Gratitude Geek | Business Education f...
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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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
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263: Heather Edwards on Transforming Lives Thro...
In episode 263, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Heather Edwards, founder of AhHa!Broadway, an arts education organization based in New York City. As part of Podcasthon 2025, an international week of podcasts promoting non-profits, Heather shares how...
48 min
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262: Noah St John on Unconscious Success
How to Stop Holding Yourself Back In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, Noah St. John, the "Father of Afformations®," reveals how to break free from "success anorexia" and rewire your brain for lasting success. Discover how to overcome...
47 min
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261: Networking Strategies for New Solopreneurs...
Michael V. Morgan, author of The Power of Networking, discusses the essential strategies for building and maintaining meaningful professional connections. Whether you're a solopreneur, entrepreneur, or career professional, networking can open doors to new opportunities and long-term success.
46 min
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260: David Jenyns 7 Steps to Systemize Your Bus...
What if the secret to business freedom wasn’t working harder, but working smarter? David Jenyns, founder of SYSTEMology, shares the power of systems in business.
47 min
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259: Author Turns Struggles into Success | Kris...
Award-winning journalist and fantasy author Kristof Morrow shares his incredible journey of overcoming childhood trauma, living with Tourette’s syndrome, and finding success in writing, self-publishing, and viral marketing on TikTok.
39 min
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258: Electra Govoni on Top Mistakes New Busines...
In episode 258 of Gratitude Geek, I sit down with Electra Govoni to uncover the biggest mistakes new business owners make—and how to sidestep them. From financial missteps to ineffective systems, Electra shares insights from her journey as a...
46 min
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257: Dr. Robert Wolf on Survival, Generational ...
In episode 257 of Gratitude Geek, I’m honored to speak with Dr. Robert J. Wolf, author of Not a Real Enemy, whose powerful personal story offers profound lessons on resilience, gratitude, and the impact of history. Dr. Wolf, the son of a...
45 min
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256: Adam Zuckerman talks Succession Planning f...
In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte welcomes Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work to discuss the often-overlooked but critical topic of estate and succession planning for solopreneurs and micropreneurs. Adam shares...
49 min
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255: Mickie Kennedy talks Earned Media Strategies
In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, dives into the transformative power of earned media for small businesses. Mickie shares how well-placed press releases and engaging storytelling can lead to...
55 min