Best Steven Galanis Podcasts (2025)

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Making Bank & Hosting Bangers: Profitable Event Planning with Marina Middleton 36:21

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Tara sits down with Create and Cultivate CEO and founder Marina Middleton and they talk about why Marina brought back her company after selling it for $22 million. Plus, what social media and marketing strategies she is using to grow her business. She even discusses how you can turn a profit when planning events after she just hosted the "world's l…

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How to Be Innovative & Then Standardize the Process 26:53

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In this episode Tara sits down with Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet to talk about the process of transitioning from the creative, idea-generating early founder role, to becoming the leader of a larger, publicly traded company. 00:00 Intro 01:04 What innovations at Sweetgreen Nic is most proud of 06:18 Where Nic looks to find inspiration for in…

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11. Behind the Curtain at Steppenwolf with Audrey Francis & Glenn Davis 40:38

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This week, we got DIBS on Audrey Francis and Glenn Davis, the dynamic co-artistic directors of Chicago’s legendary Steppenwolf Theatre. From its scrappy beginnings in a Highland Park church basement to its 50th anniversary season, Steppenwolf has redefined American theater, launching iconic productions, shaping generations of actors, and making Chi…

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How to Make a Bag as a Social Media Influencer, with Jessi Ngatikaura 37:46

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In this episode Tara chats with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Ngatikaura on the business of being an influencer. Listen to hear Jessi’s take on the reality of being an influencer, how she’s built her portfolio of businesses, the challenges of working with friends and family, and who of her Mormon Wives costars she would collab with, copy,…

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10. Rent, Star Trek, and Coming Home: Anthony Rapp in Chicago 46:09

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This week we’ve got dibs on Anthony Rapp, actor, singer, activist, and Chicago-area native best known for originating Mark Cohen in RENT and for Lt. Cmdr. Paul Stamets on Star Trek: Discovery. From community theater in Joliet at age six to Broadway, film, TV, and concerts, Anthony shares a generous, funny, and deeply personal look at craft, legacy,…

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9. Inside the Griffin Museum: Chicago’s Legacy of Science & Innovation with Dr. Voula Saridakis 41:33

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This week on DIBS presented by @chicago_history, we sit down with Dr. Voula Saridakis, head curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. In this episode, we cover: The museum’s origins at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and how it evolved into today’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. What’s hidden behind the walls: 35,000+ ar…

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How To Start Over With A Second Business Idea, with the Founder of Care.com 22:42

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In this episode Tara runs through 10 Questions for a Boss with Ohai.ai CEO Sheila Lirio Marcelo, who is also the founder of Care.com—the world’s largest care marketplace. Listen to hear Sheila talk about the transition from being the CEO of a private company to a public one, how she handled a serious hit to the reputation of her company, and findin…

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8. Jaap Hoogstraten on Dinosaurs, Mummies, and the Magic of the Field Museum 45:45

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This week on DIBS presented by @chicago_history, we sit down with Jaap Hoogstraten, Director of Exhibits at Chicago’s legendary Field Museum. For generations, the Field has been at the heart of Chicagoland childhoods, whether it was the awe of seeing Sue the T. rex for the first time, standing beneath towering dinosaurs, or peeking at ancient mummi…

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How I Built BetMGM & Rocket Mortgage Into Cultural Phenomena (Casey Hurbis, CMO of BetMGM) 1:40:27

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What does it take to turn a mortgage company and a sports betting app into cultural icons? Casey Hurbis, CMO of BetMGM and the marketing mind who helped Rocket Mortgage break into the Super Bowl spotlight, reveals the unfiltered truth about building brands that people obsess over. In this conversation with Cameo co-founder Steven Galanis, Casey sha…

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7. Building Cameo with Steven Galanis: Grit, Growth, and Giving Back 50:21

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Steven Galanis is the co-founder of Cameo and a proud Chicagoan. He takes us inside the company’s journey from its scrappy beginnings in Chicago to becoming a global platform, reflecting on the challenges of building a startup in the Midwest and how the team adapted through both the pandemic boom and the subsequent difficult period. In this episode…

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6. Building Boka: Kevin Boehm on Restaurants, Resilience, and Real Talk 1:08:33

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We’ve got DIBS on Kevin Boehm, cofounder of Boka Restaurant Group and 2019 James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Restaurateur. Kevin opens up about his unconventional journey from living in a van and launching a 6-table restaurant in Florida to becoming one of the most respected names in hospitality. In this episode, we cover: The origin story o…

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Four Loko's Jaisen Freeman (The Brand Too Bold To Break) 1:05:25

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They tried to cancel Four Loko. It didn’t work. This is the untold story of how one of the most hated, hyped, and misunderstood brands in America refused to die. Jaisen Freeman — co-founder and co-CEO of Phusion Projects — takes us behind the scenes of Four Loko’s rise, rebellion, and resurrection. From a bootstrapped college hustle to a billion-do…

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5. Inside the Shedd: Bob Wingel on Legacy, Belugas, Penguins, and the Power of Conservation 48:42

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We’re diving deep—literally and figuratively—into one of Chicago’s most beloved institutions: The Shedd Aquarium. We are joined by Bob Wengel, Senior Vice President of Facilities and Security at Shedd, who has been helping care for this iconic lakefront destination for over 30 years. In this episode, Bob shares the fascinating history of how John G…

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America's Youngest Woman CEO (Lifeway Foods' Julie Smolyansky) 1:33:58

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Kefir...from $116 to Billion-Dollar Brand...CEO Lifeway Foods, Julie Smolyansky. Julie Smolyansky is the CEO of Lifeway Foods, shares her incredible and inspiring story! Imagine arriving in America as an infant with nothing but one suitcase, $116 in cash, and parents who didn’t speak a word of English. By age 27, she was the youngest female CEO of …

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Responding to Your Toughest r/Entrepreneur Questions: Succeeding as an Introvert, Using AI, and More 11:09

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Tara reads and answers some of the most pressing questions from Redditors seeking entrepreneurship advice. How do you become a successful entrepreneur as an introvert? Is AI actually going to take over everything? Can you become a successful business leader without vision? 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.co…

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4. Inside the Newsroom: WGN’s Ben Bradley Talks Dalton, Fake News, and Local Journalism 45:56

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This week on Dibs, we sit down with a hometown hero who’s made a name for himself in Chicago journalism: Ben Bradley, 4 PM anchor and investigative reporter at WGN News. Born and raised in the South Suburbs, Ben has spent more than two decades reporting on the stories that shape Chicago—from local corruption to headline-grabbing political scandals.…

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Reacting to Unhinged Emails from Tech Founders (Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes, and More) 14:23

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Tara reviews the leaked emails of some of the leading figures in tech and shares her candid reactions, thoughts, and insights on each. From Elizabeth Holmes’ daily schedule to Elon Musk’s rage email to Sam Bankman-Fried’s unhinged musings, these are some emails you don’t want to miss.💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.mor…

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From $5 Billion to Near Irrelevancy: What Happened With Clear? 10:34

4M ago10:34

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Is Clear about to fail? What was once a thriving business valued at $5 billion with only the TSA as a competitor, is now facing several technological and economic challenges that threaten to render their business irrelevant. But Tara sees reason that Clear Security might survive anyway. Do you agree?💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe:…

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Bourbon Just Became Currency - Unicorn's Phil Mikhaylov 1:09:02

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From Uber to Unicorn: Reinventing the $100B booze biz. He started with a Google Sheet and a whiskey collector who didn’t know he was sitting on a million dollars. Phil Mikhailov is CEO and Co-Founder of Unicorn Auctions, the largest wine and spirits auction platform in the U.S., managing $100M+ in inventory and doing $1M in digital bottle trades mo…

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3. The Godfather of the Dad Shoe: Steven Smith on Crafting Iconic Sneakers 58:16

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On this episode of DIBS, we sit down with the legendary Steven Smith, the man behind some of the most iconic sneakers of all time. Known as the Godfather of the Dad Shoe, Steven’s career has spanned decades and touched nearly every major sneaker brand—New Balance, Reebok, Fila, Nike, Adidas, Yeezy, and now Crocs. Steven's designs have defined gener…

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Dude Wipes, Chief Executive Dude & President, Sean Riley 1:05:13

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What do a Shark Tank smack down and a life-sized foam butt on MTV have in common? They built Dude Wipes—a $200M empire that turned baby wipes into a pop culture phenomenon. In the premiere of Zeitgeist, Cameo co-founder Steven Galanis sits down with Dude Wipes CEO Sean Riley, who didn’t just break the DTC mold—he set it on fire. Armed with frat-boy…

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2. The Voice of the Chicago Bulls: Adam Amin’s Courtside Dream 59:59

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On this episode of DIBS, we sit down with legendary Chicago Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin for an unforgettable deep dive into his journey—from growing up in Addison as a Bulls superfan to becoming the voice of the team he idolized. Adam shares how it still gives him goosebumps to hear “Sirius” echo through the United Center, the dreamlike …

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1. Slicing Into Chicago’s Culinary Legacy with Steve Dolinsky 49:13

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We’re kicking off the first episode of DIBS with none other than Steve Dolinsky, a true icon of Chicago’s food scene. You might know him as “The Food Guy” on NBC 5 Chicago, where his mouthwatering food reports air every Thursday at 10 p.m. Steve is a 13-time James Beard Award winner and an accomplished author, best known for Pizza City, U.S.A.: 101…

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Changing Your Money Mindset with Abi Levine 38:52

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In this episode, Tara sits down with CEO and founder of Millionaire Mindset Mastery and certified hypnotherapist Abi Levine to talk about the physics behind manifestation, and how to shift your mindset around your business, your money, and yourself. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe G…

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Getting Publicity for your Business with Cameo CEO Steven Galanis 36:05

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In this episode, Tara talks with Cameo founder and CEO Steven Galanis about drumming up creative marketing campaigns, generating viral PR, and harnessing the inherent power of your brand in unique and attention-grabbing ways. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSS…

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SoulCycle CEO: 21 Questions for a Boss (Choosing A Good Manager, Being Unlikable, and More) 40:01

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In this episode, Tara talks with SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster about the raw passion, drive, and genius she channeled in order to turn the company’s culture and reputation around after bad press and a global pandemic. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouT…

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We Have DIBS on Chicago History 3:38

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DIBS is dedicated to exploring Chicago's heart and soul, sharing untold stories celebrating the city’s vibrant culture, iconic history, and influential figures. Rooted in the cherished Chicago tradition, our podcast highlights the journeys of elite entrepreneurs, celebrated artists, community leaders, and cultural icons. DIBS aims to connect our di…

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Dating as a Powerful Woman with Gabby Bernstein 37:47

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In this episode, Tara catches up with Gabby Bernstein, author of the NYT bestseller 'Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life' and host of the 'Dear Gabby' podcast. The ladies dive into the pros & cons of Tara's report card system (for work and in dating), why you should tell people what you really want and how to stop chasing unavailable…

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Rebecca Minkoff on Building a Fashion Empire, RHONY, and Owning Your Power 36:11

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In this episode, Tara talks with founder and fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff to talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur and partner, the early mistakes she made in building her business, and why she worries that female leaders may be too victimizing of themselves. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.co…

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The Tea on Passive Income: Buying Real Estate When You’re Broke 33:33

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Erika Brown is a real estate investor, agent, and serial entrepreneur who is working to close the wealth gap by teaching Black and Brown communities how to build a passive income by investing in property. In this episode, Tara and Erika discuss how much you actually need in order to start investing in real estate, and what they wish they’d known be…

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How Poppi Founder Allison Ellsworth Made Her Brand Go Viral 32:03

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Allison Ellsworth is the founder, chief brand officer, and creative marketing genius behind Poppi—the prebiotic soda brand that boasts more than 2 billion likes across social media platforms. In this episode, Allison shares with Tara her top tips on how to grow your brand by making authentic, hooky, and engaging social content. 00:00 Intro 01:37 Ho…

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Why You Should Buy, Not Build, Your Business with Codie Sanchez 33:49

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Codie Sanchez, author of Main Street Millionaire, is an expert in the art of buying, investing in, and starting businesses, and has made millions doing so. In this episode, Codie talks to Tara about her evolving relationship with risk-taking, the pros and cons of buying a business vs. starting one, and her best advice for buying your first business…

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Bozoma Saint John on Doing WTF You Want in Your Career 31:32

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Bozoma Saint John has had a storied corporate career leading immense marketing projects at Pepsi, Apple, Uber, and Netflix. Now, she is making the pivot to reality TV, joining season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as launching her new company Eve by Boz. In this episode, Bozoma talks with Tara about how she knows when it’s time…

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What To Do When Sh*t Goes Wrong, with AT&T Business CEO Anne Chow 40:34

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Anne Chow was the first woman of color to lead AT&T Business in the company’s 140+ year history, and while she was CEO she led the company with grace through one of the biggest crises in the world—a global pandemic. In this episode, Anne talks with Tara about how to lead bigger at your company and navigate crisis with vulnerability, inclusivity, an…

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Girl, Stop Doing Everything Yourself, With Kathy Ireland 45:15

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In the 80s and 90s Kathy Ireland was a household name and top supermodel, but secretly her passion had always been entrepreneurship. Today, Kathy Ireland Worldwide (kiWW) is one of the top female-owned licensing businesses in the US. In this episode, Kathy tells Tara about her lessons in rejection, experimentation, and following your passion when i…

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Learning The Art of Risk-Taking, With Julia Haart 33:10

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What’s the big swing that you’ve been too afraid to take? For our guest this week, Julia Haart, taking big swings and making bold moves is a way of life. In this episode, Julia talks to Tara about what it takes to follow the ideas that scare you, how to keep yourself accountable when running your business, and why she’d never go into business with …

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Shade Room Founder Angelica Nwandu on When to Trust Your Gut vs. Follow the Data 1:02:45

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How much should you rely on intuition vs. data when growing your business? Angelica Nwandu, founder of The Shade Room, breaks down how she grew a single Instagram account into a digital media powerhouse with over 30 million followers. She shares insights into how The Shade Room shapes its content strategy and her hot takes on celebrity founders lik…

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Is your Brand a Mess Without Consistency with Jillian Michaels 23:43

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Consistency isn’t just for logos. Jillian Michaels, fitness expert and entrepreneur, joins BOSSY to talk about the power of consistent branding in building long-term success. From resisting fleeting trends to delivering on “sexy promises” that keep customers coming back, Jillian shares how she’s remained true to her brand while evolving in the fitn…

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Hiring A-Players & Finding Cash to Scale – Even When You’re Broke with Dana White 21:28

12M ago21:28

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How do you scale your business into an empire? UFC President and CEO Dana White joins us to talk about the importance of finding and recruiting great hires, and how his "hire slow, fire fast” philosophy manifests in the UFC. Dana breaks down how he found cash to scale his business, and the ways his vision for the future of the UFC have helped him g…

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Small Giants: How to Go Niche Without Getting Crushed, with Lo Bosworth 34:30

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Lo Bosworth joins us for a conversation about building her business, Love Wellness, and how she's successfully built a niche business without getting crushed by bigger competitors.What’s the secret to being small and thriving? Lo Bosworth (Founder of Love Wellness & Reality TV Star) joins this week’s conversation. Building a business isn’t just abo…

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Tamron Hall: OK, Stop Taking Everyone’s Advice 32:29

1y ago32:29

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We dive deep with Tamron Hall, award-winning host of The Tamron Hall Show, to uncover why ignoring feedback might be the key to unlocking your greatest potential. Tamron shares personal stories from her career as a news correspondent, Daytime Emmy-winning host, and author that reveal when it’s time to throw out feedback—and when to listen. If you’v…

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Julianne Hough: Owning Your Strengths to Make Boss Moves 46:15

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What’s your best money-making skill? Julianne Hough, Host of Dancing with the Stars & Founder of KINRGY, joins the show. To figure out your zone of genius, you can look at obvious things you’re good at like your job, or dancing, or writing. But what if those things aren’t actually your zone of genius? What if your zone of genius is more about the q…

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Why Quitting Is Your Best Move 46:01

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In this episode: Katie and Tara discuss the future of BOSSY Katie and Tara reflect on times in their career where they’ve quit Season of ‘yes’ and ‘no’— sometimes you need to be a ‘yes man’ in order to gain clarity, other times you need to say no When to know you should quit something 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.mo…

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A Guide: Using Social Media Ads to Grow Your Business 25:11

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In this episode: Tara shares the strategies she uses for targeting Facebook ads that can help you get customers for your business Why you especially need to know your numbers for ads How calculate ROAS for your ad-spend Figuring out which ads to use 💌 Want to get all of Tara & Katie’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/sub…

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Moving Beyond the Girlboss with Sophia Amoruso 30:18

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In this episode of BOSSY: -Tara interviews Sophia Amoruso, founder, entrepreneur, bestselling author, to debrief on Sophia's life post Nasty Gal - The importance of saying ‘no’ and knowing where to focus your energy -The unintended consequences of ‘girlboss’ and why its current meaning doesn’t match the original intention Sophia set out… -PLUS: Sop…

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Muse Cycles: Mapping Your Productivity to Your Health and Hormones 41:40

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In this episode: If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ‘womanhood’ then this episode is for you (sadly we cannot offer you any compensation) Cycle Syncing for Entrepreneurs: Tara shares the chart that helps her optimize her productivity to align with every phase of the menstrual cycle (believe it or not this has worked wonders for her busin…

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Pulling Yourself Out of the Spin Cycle and Handling Difficult Clients 33:27

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In this episode: Katie and Tara rant and reflect about their most annoying experiences dealing with clients and offer advice for each other for how to overcome those experiences Drawing the line with your clients (and teaching your staff how to do so as well) How to pull yourself out of the ‘Spin Cycle’ (aka stuck in your own thoughts) when negotia…

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Capturing Attention with Gary Vee 42:35

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In this episode: Serial entrepreneur, OG content creator, and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuck hops on the pod to talk about his new book, Day Trading Attention How Gary is constantly creating content— and how it helps grows his businesses Why you should focus on attention rather than content type Gary shares his insights about a world without …

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What Working at Twitter under Elon Musk Taught Dr. Rumman Chowdhury About Leadership 55:46

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In this episode: Rumman Chowdhury, PhD, founder and CEO of Humane Intelligence, joins the pod to talk w/ Katie and Tara about the reality of running a nonprofit in tech Rumman shares stories from working at Twitter before and after Elon Musk took over and what it taught her about ethics in tech and AI Why Rumman chose to build a tech nonprofit inst…

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Reviewing Non-Traditional Business Models 47:38

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In this episode: Katie and Tara review non-traditional business models, like non-profits and co-operatively owned businesses , to see how they compare against the standard model Knowing what business model is best for you Real world example of a bunch of employees who said fuck the big man and led to the formation of Defector Media Why you make mor…