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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.
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From Cult Survivor to CEO | Lydia Knight
What if your darkest chapter became the foundation for your greatest success? In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Lydia Knight, a cult survivor who rewrote her life and rose to become a 7-figure CEO and executive coach....
47 min
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Self-Care Survival for Gen X Women | Deb Davis,...
Running your own business is rewarding, but let’s be honest—it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright soul-sucking. In this episode of Gratitude Geek, I chat with three powerhouse solopreneurs—Deb Davis, Nicole Halveka,...
46 min
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Why Chasing Joy Is Better Than Chasing Money | ...
How one Gen X entrepreneur turned a mental health crisis into a mission-driven business.
55 min
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285: 3 AI Tools I Use as a Gen X Woman Entrepre...
Kandas Rodarte shares how AI levels the playing field, helping Gen X women entrepreneurs grow their business.
19 min
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How Sharing Your Story Can Win Clients and Buil...
Are you missing out on clients because you’re not telling your story? In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte talks with Robert B. Foster—speaker, coach, and author of Shut Up and Grind—about the power of storytelling to grow your...
53 min
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283: Is Your Business Franchisable? Tips to Sca...
Franchise strategist Brittney Lincoln shares what female solopreneurs need to know about scaling through franchising, building systems, and leading with heart.
45 min
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282: What If Your Biggest Doubts Are Actually S...
Struggling with self-doubt as a solopreneur? Self-trust coach Dawn Ledet reveals how your mindset, inner dialogue, and follow-through skills can unlock success after 40. So many female entrepreneurs over 40 are held back not by lack of talent or...
44 min
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281: Business After Breast Cancer | Deb Krier
What happens when cancer crashes your life and your livelihood? In episode 281 of the Gratitude Geek podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and cancer thriver Deb Krier to talk candidly about living with Stage 4 breast cancer while still showing up for...
49 min
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280: Joy-Driven Success in Your Life & Business...
What if joy isn’t a fleeting feeling but the ultimate business strategy? In episode 280, Air Force veteran, mental health advocate, and transformational leader Kimberly Mitchell — known as the "Joy Warrior" — shares her Journey to Joy System....
50 min
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279: Financial Clarity for Solopreneurs | Ahuva...
Ever feel like your bank account is speaking a language you don’t understand? Gen X women business owners, it’s time to stop panicking and start profiting.
43 min
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278: How to Tell Your Business Story on TV | Mi...
Telling your business story on TV isn't just about publicity — it’s about creating a legacy. In this powerful episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist and media strategist Michelle Rupp joins me to break down how to leverage your story to gain...
49 min
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277: Audiobook Narration Leads to Second Act Su...
Award-winning narrator Paul Heitsch explains why AI will not replace the human voice in audiobooks, emphasizing deep connection and author collaboration.
55 min
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276: 7 Brain Surgeries, 1 Mission (Advocating f...
Seven-time brain surgery thriver Jeff Pearson shares that life doesn't have to be perfect to be amazing and how to "launch and adjust" through unpredictability.
50 min
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275: How to Rewrite Your Fear | Fletcher Ellin...
In this emotionally grounding episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte welcomes back author and mindset coach Fletcher Ellingson to explore how we can build emotional resilience in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. We dive into Fletcher’s...
58 min
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274: The ONLY Video Strategy Gen X Women Solopr...
Jason Zygadlo shows how personalized video messaging bypasses gatekeepers and how repetition builds confidence, making you stand out from the "sea of sameness."
49 min
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Why 99% of YouTube Creators Fail (and How Gen X...
YouTube growth strategies for Gen X women solopreneurs
47 min
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272: Avoiding Costly Solopreneur Mistakes | Ro...
You can have a killer product and a beautiful website… and still lose thousands. In episode 272, I chat with Roger Pearson—an IRS Enrolled Agent with over 50 years of experience in business—about the most common (and costly) mistakes...
38 min
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271: Why Talking About Dying Makes Life Better...
What if talking about death actually helped us live better? In episode 271 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Nikki Smith, an INELDA-certified death doula and grief coach, to explore the often-avoided topic of...
40 min
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270: Unpopular Opinions That Could Save Your Bu...
Is your business stuck because of what you think you know? In episode 270 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with entrepreneurship educator Andrew Frazier to explore the unpopular truths that small business owners need to...
41 min
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269: Human Touch Automation | Chris Troka
AI and automation are game-changers, but they can feel a little... well, robotic. In episode 269, I sit down with strategic marketing expert Chris Troka to talk about how solopreneurs can automate workflows without losing the personal connection...
50 min
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268: Building a Feel-Good Business | Kim Beam
What happens when you build a business that feels good? In episode 268, I sit down with intuitive healer and spiritual joy guide Kim Beam to explore how aligning your business with joy, gratitude, and purpose can lead to unexpected success and...
49 min
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267: 12X Boxing Champion on Positive Self-Talk ...
12x Boxing Champion Cam F Awesome shows how setting "unrealistically big" goals and powerful self-talk lead to easier success.
51 min
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266: Business of Podcasting | Alex Sanfilippo
In episode 266, I chat with Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, about what it really takes to grow a podcast—and a business—through guesting, hosting, and collaboration. We explore tools, monetization, content repurposing, and how community...
42 min
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How Joshua Dalzelle Built a Sci-Fi Empire With...
Self-publish your empire like a bestselling sci-fi author
56 min
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264: Nate Morse Talks Attracting Clients on Li...
Nate Morse joins Kandas Rodarte on episode 264 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast to share how solopreneurs can turn LinkedIn connections into paying clients. Nate, a LinkedIn strategist and entrepreneur, explains how to move beyond job searching and use...
46 min