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Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who've faced major life challenges like cancer, divorce, or loss—and are rebuilding their businesses and lives with strategy, systems, and gratitude as a powerful business tool.

Host Kandas Rodarte—a Gen X metastatic breast cancer thriver, growth coach, and digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of expertise—interviews inspirational Gen X women entrepreneurs who've transformed adversity into wisdom and business growth.

Each week, you'll discover practical strategies for marketing, productivity, building genuine client connections, and creating a business that fits your life. Whether you're starting over after a difficult season or simply ready to grow your business with more authenticity and less hustle, this podcast will help you learn, grow, and foster the connections that matter most.

Join the Gratitude Geek community and turn gratitude into your competitive advantage.

Business
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
1
How to Build a Resilient Business | Ksenia Voti...
Ksenia Votinova-Arnaud built a 15-year global tech company and coached over 1,100 executives — then turned everything she learned into the Weatherproof Business™ method. In this episode, she walks Kandas through the four-part system for building a resilient business that holds up no matter what life throws at you — and how to validate your next idea before you spend a single dollar building it.
37 min
2
The Real Reason You Can't Make That Decision | ...
Sarah Andreas left Harley-Davidson, earned a PhD, picked up a paintbrush, and built a life she loves — and she's here to talk about the one thing that made it all possible: learning to trust herself.
47 min
3
Visibility and Wealth for Women Solopreneurs | ...
Visibility, Wealth, and Why Women With Money Change the World
47 min
4
Video Storytelling: Real Stories Win Clients | ...
How authentic storytelling, simple video, and human connection help small business owners win trust and clients.
55 min
5
The Power of Gratitude and Hugs in Business and...
LuAnn Buechler shares how gratitude and human connection, especially through hugging, can transform both your personal and professional life.
39 min
6
Dance to Heal | Jenny C. Cohen
How somatic movement can help you rebuild your body, your mind, and your business after cancer, burnout, or loss.
39 min
7
The Difference Between Capitalism and Commerce ...
Why "Enough" Is a Radical Business Strategy for Women Solopreneurs
51 min
8
Inheriting the Family Business | Lesle Lane
She Wasn't the First Choice to Run the Family Business. 95 Years Later, It's Thriving.
39 min
9
Public Relations for Small Business Owners | La...
Your story is worth more than any ad you could buy — here's how to use it.
46 min
10
Chronic Stress Is Destroying Women Solopreneurs...
Dr. Sara Love on stress management, sleep, and the healing power of nature
38 min
11
Gratitude Practice | Heather Vickery
How gratitude builds clarity and ease in business for Gen X women solopreneurs.
41 min
12
Don't Start a Podcast Until You Know These Thin...
Podcast strategist Julie Marty-Pearson breaks down the real costs, honest cons, and smarter alternatives to launching your own show in 2026.
55 min
13
Breast Cancer Support Resources Go Way Beyond T...
What Susan G. Komen actually does — and how to access it all
45 min
14
Your Broken Money Story Is Robbing You Blind | ...
A Money Mindset Reset for Women Rebuilding After Divorce, Illness, or Loss
42 min
15
Move from Operator to Owner in Your Business | ...
Escape operator overwhelm: Ral West's systems, delegation, and gratitude for Gen X women solopreneurs
42 min
16
Digital Minimalism and Digital Overload | Kelse...
How Gen X Women Can Set Technology Boundaries and Get Their Focus Back
53 min
17
Soul-Aligned Career Change for Gen X Women | Ra...
From high-paying misery to purpose-driven work with career coach Rachel Spekman
31 min
18
Vintage Reseller Freedom After 40 | Kira Hartle...
38 min
19
Pricing for Creative Entrepreneurs | Paul Pape
Why most creatives use the wrong pricing framework—and how to sell yourself, not your product.
48 min
20
Terrified to Change Careers Again? Burnout-Free...
Former attorney Arlene Cohen Miller shares how to transition careers without recreating burnout—plus why letting yourself fail safely is the key to sustainable business growth.
34 min
21
Rebuild From Zero: Growth Hacking After Losing ...
How a growth‑hacking documentary filmmaker rebuilt life and business after a 10‑day collapse.
34 min
22
5 Simple Ways to Clear Physical & Mental Clutte...
Professional organizer Kerry Thomas shares 5 actionable strategies to overcome clutter's impact on your energy, productivity, and peace of mind.
40 min
23
305: How to Actually Make Money as a Podcast Gu...
Jessica Rhodes explains why relationships with hosts—not massive downloads—are the real driver of podcast guesting profits.
42 min
24
Why $10K Offers Fail Gen X Women (Build Sustain...
$6M community without high-ticket hype
32 min
25
303: Podcast Predictions for 2026 for Gen X Wom...
Kandas Rodarte and Amy Stone share podcast predictions for 2026, spotlighting how women—especially Gen X women podcasters—can leverage shifting CPMs, networks, and YouTube SEO to grow sustainable, story-driven shows.
42 min