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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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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165: Tim Fitzpatrick on Failure and Growth
In this episode of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast, host Kandas Rodarte chats with B2B revenue accelerator, Tim Fitzpatrick. Tim shares his entrepreneurial journey, from wholesale distribution to residential real estate, before...
49 min
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164: Julianna Coughlin on Finding Your Right Shell
Enjoy this thought-provoking conversation with registered dietitian and podcast host Julianna Coughlin as we discuss diverse topics such as the Harry Potter controversy, managing chronic illnesses, and implementing gratitude practices in our daily...
56 min
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Finding Happiness and Success | Anthony Poponi
Happiness expert, Anthony Poponi, is passionate about spreading joy in our workplaces and communities. He is the CEO and founder of Focus on the 40, offering programs and resources which specialize in reducing suffering and increasing happiness in the...
58 min
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162: Vicky Winkler | Insights on Marketing, Br...
Vicky Winkler has worked in the field of marketing for over 30 years. She has worked in various sectors including corporate, nonprofit, education, and even the Peace Corps! She owns two businesses – The Marketing Shop, a graphic design and...
55 min
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Client Appreciation That Actually Works | Steve...
Most client appreciation gifts are killing your referrals. Steve Buzogany is here to tell you why. As founder of The Appreciation Advocate, Steve has helped countless service-based businesses fix their client appreciation strategy. After selling...
51 min
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160: Emma Schermer Tamir on Partners, Productiv...
Emma Schermer Tamir transforms her insatiable curiosity into conversion-spiking copy. As co-founder of Marketing by Emma, she’s helped over 1,200 businesses from around the world boost their sales and build their brands through authentic, compelling...
57 min
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159: Liz Scully on Provocative Business Strategy
Liz spent 20 years working on big Hollywood films - she’s won an Emmy and her work is multi-Oscar nominated. Now, she's a business strategist and a Mastermind coach and KNOWS business can be ridiculously fun as well as highly effective....
47 min
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Building Community | Michelle Slaney-Trovato
What if the secret to building an unshakeable community starts with knocking on your neighbor's door with brownies? Michelle Slaney-Trovato is a special needs mom on a mission to buy her son a house where he can live with friends and the support he...
56 min
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157: David Baer on Marketing Strategy for Solo...
David Baer is a wine geek, theater geek, marketing geek and host of the More Perfect Marketing podcast. He's been marketing since the 1990s, and these days works with marketing professionals to help them move from being tacticians to strategists. Show...
59 min