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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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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
130
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
132
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
133
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
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181: R. Scott Edwards Laughs and Lessons from a...
In this episode, we are thrilled to have R Scott Edwards, a seasoned comedy entrepreneur, join us. Scott shares his fascinating journey of starting over a dozen companies, including comedy clubs, art galleries, and restaurants. He opens up about his...
59 min
136
Failure Guy Secrets: Say Yes to Opportunities &...
Transform setbacks into success with Ben Currier's proven strategies for embracing failure and taking bold action.
57 min
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179: Artist Michaell Magrutsche | Neurodiversit...
Artist and author Michael Magrutsch explores the power of human potential and neurodiversity. He advocates for artists to shift their focus from the end product to the creative process, embracing their unique superpower of creativity. Michael's...
55 min
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178: Atiba de Souza explains How to Rank YouTub...
Utilizing the power of storytelling and search keywords, Atiba catapults brands to the coveted first page of Google. With a proven track record as an award-winning marketer, Atiba has been featured on Traffic & Conversion Summit and USA Today. His...
55 min
139
I Survived Stage 4 Cancer By Breaking This One ...
In this captivating episode of the Gratitude Geek podcast, I chat with the absolutely fabulous Jennifer S. Wilkov, founder and CEO of Speak Up Women. We delve into the empowering topic of speaking up and finding one’s authentic voice. Jennifer’s...
52 min
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176: Reinventing Your Career After Burnout | Ki...
Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn shares how Gen X women can reinvent their careers after burnout with confidence, clarity, and a smart exit plan.
50 min
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175: Donna Serdula | LinkedIn Profile Success
In this LinkedIn profile optimization tip filled episode, join Donna Serdula as she shares her personal story of making room in her life and how it led to attracting success. Discover the power of creating space for opportunities and learn practical...
62 min
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174: Cora Naylor on Unlocking Emotional Freedom
In this empowering episode of Gratitude Geek, join host Kandas Rodarte as she welcomes Cora Naylor, a certified emotion coach practitioner and host of the "Crack the Code" podcast. Get ready for a transformative journey as Cora shares her expertise in...
41 min
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173: Noemi Beres on Being a Groovy Podcast Guest
Noémi Beres is the co-owner of Podcast Connections. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners share their knowledge and connects them to quality podcast shows. Noemi is also dedicated to helping experts grow their businesses through interviews. She...
49 min
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172: Kim Curtis on Natural Money Laws for Lasti...
Kim Curtis is the bestselling author of “Money Secrets: Keys to Smart Investing” and “Retirement Secrets”. She is a nationally recognized wealth management advisor and President and CEO of Wealth Legacy Institute. Her groundbreaking work in...
53 min
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171: Stephanie Paul Explains Why Stories Sell
Stephanie Paul, an Executive Leadership Coach who specializes in Communication. Stephanie is the author of "Unlock the MAGIC of story", a book that teaches how to use Neuroscience secrets to engage and influence any audience. Her focus is on...
49 min
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170: John Chen on Engaging Virtual Meetings
John Chen is the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 35 years. He has produced over 4,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVE virtual...
60 min
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169: Brother Guy Consolmango on the Relationsh...
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, the director of the Vatican Observatory, shares his story of how he discovered his passion for meteorites and asteroids and how he ended up working at the Vatican Observatory. He also discusses the relationship between...
61 min
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168: Jennie Bellinger on How to Dominate Your S...
Jennie Bellinger, the Direct Sales Domme, joins us to discuss how the DISC assessment can help you dominate your sales. Learn how to identify your DISC style, understand your customers' DISC styles, and use this information to close more deals. Show...
57 min
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167: Meridith Grundei on the Power of "Yes, And"
Meridith Grundei is the owner of Grundei Coaching, LLC, specializing in public speaking and presentation skills. As an award-winning theatre director, producer, and former Second City improv teacher, she recognized the similarities between performing...
48 min
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166: Lynn Rivest on Minimalism for Micropreneurs
Lynn is the founder of minimalist biz where she works 1:1 with micro business owners to help them create a minimalist biz that fuels the life they want for the long term. She was a digital strategist for over 20 years and has coached hundreds of...
45 min