Welcome to Mad About… the podcast for the bold, brilliant, and beautifully unconventional. Each week, Maddy Alexander-Grout, The Alternative Business Coach shares raw real life money stories and messy business lessons, this podcast isn’t designed for the people who’ve never felt like they belonged in the business world. It’s for the people who have been told they are “too much,” “too different,” or “not business-minded enough,” Maddy helps AWESOME humans to get Mad About Money Mad About Mone ...
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Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do! We’re Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we’re here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. ...
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Welcome to Full Time Creator, the go-to podcast for content creators ready to turn their passion into a thriving career. Hosted by Matt Hughes, the King of Video, creator of the @MattFullTime channel, this podcast is your backstage pass to the world of full-time creators. In each episode, Matt sits down with top creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to dig into the strategies, mindset, and behind-the-scenes secrets that helped them build their platforms, grow their audience, and—most impo ...
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You Think Your Competitor Is Copying You? Let’s Talk About That | Ep 98 | BUSINESS
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9:34Have you ever felt THREATENED by people in your niche? Have you avoided looking at what others are doing... or feared you'll be seen as a copy cat? In this solo episode of Mad About Business, I open up about how I used to feel paralysed seeing someone in my industry “doing better” than me... and why that feeling comes from scarcity, not strategy. W…
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Invisible To Influential with Maddy Alexander-Grout
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37:51Maddy Alexander-Grout with us—ADHD money and business coach, visibility strategist, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities. She helps neurodivergent business owners show up online, own their story, and make more money doing what they love. Through Mad About Money and Invisible to Influential, Maddy turns vulnerability into visibility, hel…
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Staying true to your purpose as life shifts with Raquel Bruno
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37:47Raquel Bruno, Emmy and Grammy-nominated producer turned purpose-led coach. After decades in the entertainment world—booking A-list talent, producing powerhouse stories, and running the show behind the scenes—Raquel now helps creatives and changemakers align their purpose, passion, and power through Ikigai coaching and soul-centered transformation. …
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How to leverage delegation of systems to get you unstuck and free to grow your business with Danielle McGinnis
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28:11Danielle McGinnis, an Operations Consultant and Business Systems expert, who helps solopreneurs ditch time-consuming manual tasks and automate their workflows to focus on revenue-generating activities. Through her done-for-you CRM setups, VIP days, and operations clarity sessions, Danielle guides service providers, coaches, and consultants to strea…
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When Women Gather, Success Grows with Amy and Nancy Harrington
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36:47Amy and Nancy Harrington, sisters and co-founders of The Passionistas Project, who help women around the world connect, collaborate, and build successful businesses through their online sisterhood and podcast. Through their global community, interviews with inspiring women, and annual Power of Passionistas summit, Amy and Nancy create safe spaces f…
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3 reasons why it's so hard to build an audience on social media (and how I floundered until I figured it out) with Cassie Lincoln
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43:41Cassie Lincoln, founder of Distinctably, a LinkedIn personal branding and sales strategy consultancy that helps founders, entrepreneurs, coaches and executives build a commanding presence online and attract the right opportunities. Through her signature Brand Momentum sessions, Cassie dives deep into who her clients are and what drives them, crafti…
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Learning business in a new way that is more sustainable and navigating with Danielle Bolton
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35:59Danielle Bolton, also known as "the illumin8trix," who helps psychedelic facilitators create sustainable businesses through her certification program, The Elevated Experience Method. Through her training, luxury retreats, and private mentoring, Danielle guides creatives and entrepreneurs to position themselves within the evolving psychedelic indust…
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Power skills for leaders, conflict, resolution for leaders with Megan Gillespie
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40:58Megan Gillespie, founder of Megan Gillespie Studio and Conversational English Pro, who helps performers and professionals elevate their careers through vocal technique, emotional connection, and powerful communication skills. Through her dual businesses, Megan trains both aspiring artists and English-as-a-second-language professionals to connect wi…
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From the Courtroom to the Infinite Franchisee: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with April Porter
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33:22April Porter, founder of Ask April Porter and Secretsos™, who helps franchise owners and small business entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom without being tied to their businesses 24/7. Through her consulting and business education services, April guides franchisees, franchisors, and small business owners to implement growth strategies that crea…
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From Burnout to Rebirth: Rewiring Success from the Inside Out with Emma Lyons
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29:48Emma Lyons, a transformational healer and subconscious reprogramming expert, who helps purpose-driven women entrepreneurs break through invisible walls of self-doubt and money blocks to step into their full power. Through her unique approach combining energetic healing with strategic activation, Emma guides heart-centered business owners to shift f…
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Managing Partner - WSI Digital Consulting with Hande Ocak Basev
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34:48Hande Ocak Basev, Managing Partner at WSI Digital Consulting, who helps organizations adopt AI as a strategic driver through her expertise in digital transformation and business strategy. Through her work as an AI-driven business strategist, Hande guides traditional companies and globally respected brands to flourish in the digital realm, drawing f…
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Challenge expanding into the online market with Diane Bovalino
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25:01Diane Bovalino, an alternative holistic wellness practitioner, who helps women turn life challenges into true transformation through reiki, life coaching, akashic readings, and yoga. Through her personalized approach to healing, Diane guides clients to reconnect with their inner wisdom and find balance between mind, body, and spirit, drawing from h…
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The Real Costs of the Weight-Loss Industry with Naomi Holbrook | Ep 97 | MONEY
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46:58In this in-person episode of Mad About, I sat down with one of the most influential people in my personal transformation – Naomi Holbrook, The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach who’s completely changed how I see food, my body, and my ADHD. We talk food noise, emotional eating, PMDD, and how my impulsivity used to show up in the Lidl middle aisle (ye…
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From a corporate leader to solopreneur - the journey /highs & lows and the in-between with Ash Rao,
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27:39Ash Rao, a Certified Career Coach and Professional Speaker, who helps ambitious tech professionals unlock their executive presence and attract next-level leadership roles. Through her comprehensive coaching services spanning resume development to leadership training, Ash guides clients to gain workplace visibility and stand out in competitive marke…
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From Bookkeeper to Bold CEO: My Spicy Shift Into Profit & Power with Jen Perez
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27:39Jen Perez, The Spicy CEO Strategist, who helps bold, ambitious entrepreneurs transform their relationship with business finances through transparent strategies and practical systems. Through her 1:1 consulting, group programs, and live events, Jen guides established business owners stuck in the "messy middle" to stop winging it financially and crea…
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Overcome overwhelm and manage their time, energy, and focus so they can scale their businesses without burnout with Cindy Baker
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31:41Cindy Baker, a productivity coach, ADHD strategist, and founder of Cindy Baker Coaching, who helps entrepreneurs overcome overwhelm and turn distraction into profitable action. Through her proprietary 90-minute sprint method and specialized coaching programs, Cindy guides professionals with "busy brains" to manage their time, energy, and focus, ena…
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Getting clear on your story to empower your team and reach your ideal client with Lindsey Cannon
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34:22Lindsey Cannon, communication coach and creator of Elevation Sessions, who helps accomplished leaders get their great ideas out of their heads and into the world through focused communication strategy. Through her two-hour intensive Elevation Sessions, Lindsey guides business leaders to bridge communication gaps in both internal and external messag…
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Press PLAY on Your Life: Break Free from the Herd and the Hurt with Andrea Mason
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37:55Andrea Mason, founder of Press PLAY Plan Life According to You LLC, who helps individuals overcome adversity, align with their authentic purpose, and transform their pain into personal triumph. Through her heart-centered approach to personal transformation, Andrea guides purpose-driven professionals and those healing from emotional wounds to embrac…
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Slender for Good with Dr. Ginny Trierweiler
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31:46Dr. Ginny Trierweiler, founder of Slender for Good, who helps smart women over 40 and 50 discover a SimplyWise way of eating to heal their metabolic functions and lose excess weight for good. Through her coaching approach that rejects the conventional "eat less" advice, Ginny guides clients to thoughtfully understand the true problems behind weight…
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Light Up: Bring greater energy and essence to your best self at work with Jocelyn Chong
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36:23Jocelyn Chong, a leadership and high-performance expert, who helps technical experts and senior managers transition to executive leadership through her proven methodology focused on mindset mastery. Through her keynote speaking, partner accelerator programs, and one-on-one coaching, Jocelyn guides professional services firms to develop their next g…
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A Real Experience of What PMDD Really Does to ADHD Brains Trying To Run A Business | Ep 96
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34:03Today, I take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to run a business while navigating ADHD, PMDD, and burnout. When I recorded this, I was in a dark place. Deep in the PMDD spiral where suicidal thoughts felt consuming. The next day, after my period came early, I feel like a different person. That’s the brutal truth of PMDD: it hijacks yo…
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Is your business overpaying for credit card processing with Terrina Taylor
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34:40Terrina Taylor, The Payments Connoisseur, who helps minority and women-owned businesses navigate the complex world of merchant services and credit card processing. Through her personalized approach to merchant account management, Terrina guides clients through application assistance, cost savings analysis, and ongoing support, ensuring they don't f…
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Move Your Body, Move Your Mind with Jessica Covington
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30:50Jessica Covington, founder of fit-ology, who helps women with "Fancy Brains" (ADHD) transform their challenges into strengths through a holistic, body-first approach to coaching. Through her unique framework combining movement, nutrition, metacognition, and systems development, Jessica guides high-achieving women who feel like underperformers to br…
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Building a Business, Chasing A Baby & Betting on Myself with Michelle Szmajda Villatoro
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35:17Michelle Szmajda Villatoro, President of Just Think Hospitality, who helps service-oriented organizations transform their leadership, culture, and customer experience using hospitality principles as a key differentiator. Through executive coaching, leadership development, and customer experience training, Michelle guides mid-size organizations acro…
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UFY Applied to Worst Case Scenario....How It's Done with Gerry Dove
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35:46Gerry Dove, a financial advisor with Experior Financial Group, who helps families achieve financial independence through strategic investment approaches while building his own career in the financial services industry. Through his client work, Gerry guides individuals toward solutions for earning more income, obtaining proper protection, becoming d…
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When to fire clients and what it unlocks with Christina Pilarski
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33:49Christina Pilarski, CEO of CIPR Communications, who helps service-based businesses navigate digital transformation through strategic communications, digital marketing, and AI-powered insights. Through her integrated approach blending traditional PR with innovative digital strategies, Christina guides clients to lead with purpose and scale with conf…
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Collaborate to Elevate: The Business Lessons Nonprofits Should (and Shouldn’t) Learn with Sharmon Lebby
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30:39Sharmon Lebby is the founder of Blessed Designs Consulting, who helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations build strategic foundations and amplify their environmental and social impact. Through her comprehensive services including strategic planning, brand strategy, and communications development, Sharmon guides purpose-driven organizations …
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The Journey to Aligned Abundance with Elysia Skye
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32:06Elysia Skye is the creator of The Brilliance Method®, who helps intuitive leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers achieve deeper alignment, clarity, and peaceful prosperity. Through her intuitive mentoring and transformational experiences, Elysia guides clients to tap into their zone of genius, clear stuck energy, and confidently embrace their i…
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Why “Not Disabled Enough” Is a Lie That’s Holding You Back with Beth Thomas | Ep 95 | MONEY
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51:26This week I’m joined by the incredible Beth Thomas from Unbound Mind Coaching for a raw, relatable conversation about perfectionism, money stories, and what it really takes to love yourself as you are. We talk about growing up with mixed money messages, the shame that comes from feeling “not good enough,” and the messy middle seasons of business no…
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Getting Intimate With Conflict: Real Talk, Real Skills
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29:22Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, The Conflict Closer, who helps leaders develop a better relationship with conflict to engage more powerfully, productively, and profitably in challenging conversations. Through her executive coaching, workshops, and keynotes, Lynne guides professionals to harness the power of their words and transform uncomfortable situati…
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The unexpected journey of a therapist accountant with Jennie Schottmiller
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31:35Jennie Schottmiller is the founder of Simple Profit, who helps small business owners navigate the complexities of taxes, bookkeeping, and business finances through accessible education and support. Through her unique combination of CPA expertise and marriage and family therapy skills, Jennie guides entrepreneurs to make informed business decisions …
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Building a Business While Managing Chronic Symptoms: Finding balance between Health & Success with Julia Chien
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33:04Julia Chien is a Registered Dietitian and holistic nutrition expert, who helps clients uncover the root causes of gut and skin issues, particularly eczema, through functional nutrition approaches. Through her personalized coaching packages, Julia guides clients to sustainable healing by addressing both physical symptoms and the mind-body connection…
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Owned and closed a Gymboree Play & Music Franchise with Blythe Donovan
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44:18Blythe Donovan is the founder of Joyfully Abundant Life, who helps women build confidence, set boundaries, and live authentically so they can create lives filled with joy and purpose. Through her coaching programs, speaking engagements, and workshops, Blythe guides clients to break free from generational curses and discover their true potential, dr…
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From Cold Calls to Connections: Building a Business with Heart with Kelly Brown
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30:50Kelly Brown is the founder of Acclaim Recruiters, who helps companies find top talent and job seekers make meaningful career moves through her boutique recruiting agency. Through her relationship-focused approach to recruiting, Kelly connects candidates and companies across multiple industries including logistics, supply chain, aviation, and health…
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From Burnout to Alignment: Leading with Intention and Authenticity with Ramona Crabtree-Falkner
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30:07Ramona Crabtree-Falkner is the founder of Authentic Life Journey, who helps professional women and organizations enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and cultivate wellbeing through holistic coaching and transformational experiences. Through her Empowered Authenticity Coaching, women's retreats, and FocusFlow Corporate Mindfulness programs, Ramon…
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Don’t leave yourself behind while leading others with Lauren Edwards
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34:41Lauren Edwards is the founder of Lady Cop Lauren, who helps women enter law enforcement careers and develop into leadership positions, drawing from her own experience as an Assistant Chief. Through her guidance and mentorship, Lauren supports women in navigating the unique challenges of working in law enforcement, creating a network that empowers t…
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What I Will (and Won’t) Share Online | Ep 94 | BUSINESS
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8:21I’m diving deep into the content boundaries I live by. What I share, what I won’t share, and why visibility doesn’t have to come at the cost of your privacy. So many of us feel pressure to overshare online to be “authentic.” But the word “should” can go straight in the f*ck it bucket! You don’t owe your audience your trauma. You don’t need to crack…
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Rediscover the Authentic You - Design Your Life of Unlimited Possibilities with Angela Wilson
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31:44Angela Wilson is the founder of Angela Unlimited and Wealth and Well Being Advisor, who helps mature successful women rediscover their authentic selves and create their next chapter when they find themselves wondering "isn't there more to life than this?" Through her work as a CPA, international bestselling author, and speaker, Angela guides women …
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Replanting Your Family Tree with Janine McJannet
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31:10Janine McJannet is the founder of HealthSparks Therapeutics & Coaching, who helps ambitious, high-achieving individuals reprogram their subconscious minds and rewrite their internal narratives. Through her unique blend of Rapid Transformational Therapy, Integrative Health Coaching, and Hypnotherapy, Janine guides clients to unlock the life they tru…
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Directly from Source: Spiritual Hacks for Fun Business Growth with Nathalie Ekobo
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34:37Nathalie Ekobo is an intuitive business mentor, who helps conscious, high-achieving women entrepreneurs connect to Source and scale their businesses with fun, flow, and freedom. Through her unique approach combining energy work and business strategy, Nathalie guides clients to uncover the root causes of their challenges, realign with their highest …
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From Survivor to Thriver: An interview with the Empress of Empowerment with Kari Moroz
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29:08Kari Moroz is the self-described Empress of Empowerment, who helps women envision their highest, happiest, healthiest future through coaching, journals, and spiritual practices. Through her "Me, Myself & One Month" 30-day guided journal series and 90-day coaching program, Kari guides women to reclaim their power and build lasting healthy habits, dr…
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Habits can make or break us with Hayley Watts
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32:41Hayley Watts is the founder of Inspireful, who helps overwhelmed business owners regain clarity, confidence, and organization through productivity coaching and habit formation. Through her Monday morning "Organise and Thrive" calls and personalized mentoring sessions, Hayley guides clients—often parents or those with additional caring responsibilit…
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Bold business by brains the world forgot to factor in with Beth Thomas
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26:09Beth Thomas is the founder of Neuroinclusive Link, who helps small and medium organizations transform their workplaces through strategic neuroinclusive practices and training. Through her bespoke speaking, consulting, and advocacy services, Beth guides companies to tap into neurodivergent talent and create environments where cognitive differences a…
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The Entrepreneur’s Pivot: Reinventing My Business While Staying True to My Purpose with Michelle Greenert
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55:13Michelle Greenert is the owner of The Gallery 360, who helps small business owners stand out through strategic branding photography and marketing content that authentically communicates their unique stories. Through her comprehensive services spanning photography, content creation, and strategy consulting, Michelle guides entrepreneurs to build coh…
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Raising 6 Kids Taught Me How To Stay Present and Sane with Logan Blackburn-Issitt | Ep 93 | MONEY
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42:44In this episode of Mad About Podcast, Maddy Alexander-Grout talks to Logan Blackburn-Issitt, a trans dad of six and creator of Dad’s Business. Logan shares his powerful story of leaving a 70-hour job, embracing home education, and building a life that prioritises presence over paychecks. They discuss: Why Logan quit a high-paying job for more famil…
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How to juggle the day to do and stay sane-ish with Genean Roberts
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26:52Genean Roberts is the founder of Life by Design Virtual Solutions, who helps business owners thrive through HR support, marketing solutions, and coaching services that operate with integrity and exceptional delivery. Through her companies Life by Design Virtual Solutions and LBD Marketing Solutions, Genean supports clients with recruitment, HR mana…
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Entrepreneur using nontraditional business model with Amber Tolbert
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32:57Amber Tolbert is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of The Healing Collective, who helps people stuck in addiction reclaim their power through an innovative approach that integrates inner child work and recovery. Through her multistate virtual group therapy practice, Amber guides clients toward healing using a proprietary model that combines e…
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From Frazzled to Focused in Business and Life with Quinn Tempest
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29:08Quinn Tempest is a business and marketing strategist, who helps women solopreneurs grow their businesses on purpose without burning out or betraying what matters most to them. Through her Create Your Purpose® Collective and one-on-one strategic consulting, Quinn guides entrepreneurs to clarify their vision, upgrade their internal operating system, …
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From sad bitch to bad bitch- the story of one woman’s triumph over anxiety, victim mentality and stuckness to her big vision life with Morgan Falls
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33:16Morgan Falls is the founder of MJF Co, who helps women build irresistible brands and leverage their unique "IT factor" to create both money and impact without sacrificing authenticity. Through her coaching programs, Morgan guides clients to stand out online and achieve their business goals while maintaining their sanity and staying true to themselv…
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How to make your LinkedIn company page work better for your company with Sarah Clay
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34:03Sarah Clay is the founder of Sarah Clay Social, who helps companies and CEOs maximize the power of LinkedIn through strategic marketing, personal branding, and employee advocacy programs. Through her work as a LinkedIn marketing consultant, Sarah guides organizations to build trust in the digital age while empowering their teams to use social media…
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