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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206: Tommy Wyatt talks Developing a Magnetic Pe...
A former Sports editor, Tommy Wyatt joined network marketing in 1998 and built a global business. Over the past 25 years in the profession he developed into a top presenter and trainer. In 2010 he wrote "Appreciation Marketing- How to Achieve...
63 min
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205: Lisa Robbin Young talks Strong Energy
Lisa Robbin Young didn't wait to get discovered. She is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and accomplished musician with multiple albums to her credit. Lisa's been featured on Disney+, is the host of Creative Freedom, and helps...
59 min
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204: Dean Mercado talks Finding Your Way to Bu...
Dean Mercado is the CEO of Online Marketing Muscle®. He’s not just a coach; he’s a #1 Best Selling Author and speaker with a passion for helping small businesses. In his book, “The MINDstretch,” he shares cool ideas for business...
62 min
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203: Anthony Poponi talks Bad Kimchi and New Ye...
Anthony Poponi, CEO & Founder of Focus on the 40, is dedicated to reducing individual, workplace, and community suffering. Focused on the 40% of happiness within our control, he advocates for actively crafting fulfilling lives. Known for his...
49 min
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202: Phyllis Leavitt Explains Why America Needs...
As an author, Phyllis Leavitt brings a wealth of experience to her literary endeavors. With over 30 years as a psychotherapist and a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University, she has dedicated her professional life to...
50 min
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201: Curt Tueffert teaches Sales
What if the secret to lifetime customer loyalty costs less than $10 and takes five minutes? Sales trainer Curt Tueffert has trained over 200 sales professionals as VP of Sales Development at DXP, and he's learned one thing for certain. The fortune...
48 min
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200: Noah St. John explains How to Achieve Your...
In episode 200 of Graitude Geek, Dr. Noah St John joins host, Kandas Rodarte, to talk about a powerful mindset tool called "afformations" that he created 26 years ago. Afformations are a way to shift your thinking by asking empowering questions,...
51 min
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199: What AJ Davis Learned from 100 Coffee Conv...
AJ Davis is a conversion rate optimization (CRO) specialist. She’s the founder of Experiment Zone, which helps online businesses grow their revenue by improving the user experience of their website using scientific methods. Prior to starting...
47 min
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198: Emanuel Rose explains How to Sell to Gen Z
Emanuel Rose, an expert in lead generation, branding, and advertising, brings over 25 years of experience to help businesses thrive. With a diverse skill set acquired through persistent growth, he leads a digital agency and pioneers innovative...
47 min
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197: Krishna Avalon on Rewiring Your Brain
Krishna Avalon is a licensed acupuncturist, certified holistic health coach, certified Psych-K facilitator, pranayama breathwork guide, and somatic practitioner who has helped over 26,000 patients and clients achieve their health and wellness goals...
43 min
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I Fired a $120K Client for Not Saying Thank You...
What happens when a client refuses to thank your team for exceptional work? Marketing CEO Paige Arnof-Fenn walked away from a six-figure contract—and never looked back. In episode 196 of Gratitude Geek Podcast, Paige shares the jaw-dropping story of...
57 min
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Business Lessons Learned from Playing Soccer | ...
What does soccer have to do with building a successful business? Everything, according to Phebe Trotman. After being inducted into multiple Sports Hall of Fame and winning championship titles, Phebe built a thriving 17-year network marketing career....
53 min
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194: Tina Larsson on Building Success for Condo...
Tina Larsson is the powerhouse behind The Folson Group, New York City’s leading co-op and condo business consultancy. She is also the published author of “Living the High Life: How Smart Co-op and Condo Owners Protect Themselves and Their...
51 min
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193: Kevin O'Connor from Grief to Legacy
Kevin O’Connor is the author of Two Floors above Grief. His career spans over 50 years as a writer, teacher, principal, curriculum designer, and university instructor. He has authored content and provided training in mathematics instruction,...
56 min
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192: Quantum Energy Transformation Healing Mind...
Who is Joshua Bloom? Joshua Bloom is a Quantum Energy Coach, #1 Best-Selling Author, Creator of Quantum Energy Transformation™, and Master of the Quantum Shift. He has helped thousands of people transform their lives by teaching them how to harness...
47 min
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191: Leonard Scheiner explains Edutainment Mark...
Discover the power of edutainment marketing in this conversation with Leonard Scheiner, a marketing expert for law firms. Learn how to shine a light on your unique personal brand to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Explore the importance of...
45 min
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190: Theresa Rose Sells on Cocktail Napkins
Theresa Rose is a seasoned professional in the field of brand and business crystallization, strategic co-creation, and certified speaking. With a passion for empowering individuals, she dedicates herself to assisting people in expressing their...
49 min
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189: Rachel Allen is Stupid Lucky
Rachel Allen, the owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, is a firm believer in being "stupid lucky" in her business. Despite facing setbacks, she has embraced this mindset, which has greatly influenced her approach to running her company and forming...
50 min
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188: Darleen Priday Empathetic Selling
Darleen Priday is a dedicated advocate for empathetic and relational sales. Darlene passionately discusses the art of sales and marketing, emphasizing the transformative power of authenticity and empathy. She underscores the importance of building...
52 min
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Ripple Effect of Kindness | Jill Lublin
Jill Lublin discusses the power of receiving public praise for your positive qualities and how it can enhance your personal brand and credibility in episode 187 of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast. Jill emphasizes the importance of...
38 min
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How to Talk to Humans | Larry Wilson
Emmy-nominated comedy magician Larry Wilson spent decades performing with entertainment legends, and along the way, he discovered something remarkable: the biggest stars weren't just talented—they were master communicators. In this conversation,...
63 min
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185: Matthew Brackett Seeing Ourselves through...
This week on Gratitude Geek, we take a dive deep into the complexities of diversity, leadership, and gratitude with former military chaplain, and seasoned leadership educator and consultant, Matthew Brackett. Matthew’s rich international and...
48 min
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Serving Your Future Self | Ilene Marcus
What if the fastest way to grow your business isn’t another strategy, but learning how to manage yourself first? In this conversation, I talk with Ilene Marcus about community, blind spots, and why serving your future self changes everything.
46 min
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The Coffee Date Marketing Strategy | Craig Andrews
This engaging conversation between Kandas Rodarte and Craig Andrews is a goldmine of practical insights for anyone looking to improve their marketing strategies. From the art of crafting compelling first-time offers to relationship-building techniques...
42 min
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182: Donna Tashjian Unpacking Emotional Baggage
Discovering Resilience and Growth: Unpacking Emotional Baggage with Donna Tashjian. Join us in this insightful podcast as Donna Tashjian, a seasoned Life Mastery Coach, author, and inspiring podcaster, takes us on a transformative journey from...
45 min