This episode is a little different because, well, I’m the guest. I joined Rob Botts, Director of Sales at Dubb, on his company’s podcast, Connection Loop, to discuss what real authenticity looks like in modern marketing.

We talk about how marketing and sales are no longer separate, and how communication itself has become the strategy. I share my perspective on why authenticity isn’t a buzzword, but a real advantage when it comes to connecting with buyers.

Rob brings a practical lens from his work helping sales teams rethink how they follow up and stay relevant in a noisy digital environment. We also get into how video is changing the way teams show up and why it can fast-track trust when it’s done right.

Tune in if you’re ready to shift away from transactional selling toward conversations that actually feel human.

Website: https://dubb.com/

Podcast: https://dubb.com/blog/category/interviews/connection-loop/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-botts-676064224/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dubbapp

About Rob Botts

Rob Botts is the Director of Sales at Dubb, a video communication platform that helps sales professionals build trust, increase engagement, and grow revenue. With a background in consultative selling and partnerships, he works with businesses to use video to accelerate their sales pipeline. Rob is passionate about authentic communication in the digital sales process and brings deep insight into modern outreach strategies.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

• Episode 246. Why you should learn to love selling w/ Mark Cox, author of Learn to Love Selling — Sales and marketing work better together: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/why-you-should-learn-to-love-selling-with-mark-cox?
• Episode 244. Dear companies everywhere, sales and marketing are not about you — A better way to connect with buyers: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/companies-sales-and-marketing-are-not-about-you?
• Episode 312. Building trust instead of chasing attention — Why trust matters more than attention: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/build-trust-not-attention?

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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Life feels heavy right now, and I’m hearing it everywhere: in conversations with founders, leaders and friends. There’s pressure, uncertainty and personal challenges stacking on top of business challenges, and when it all piles up, it can start to feel personal.

In this rebroadcast, I’m revisiting one of the most important mindset shifts I’ve learned: life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. This isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard or forcing a silver lining. It’s about choosing a perspective that actually helps you move forward.

I share the stories and experiences that helped me build this muscle so I can show up more grounded in hard seasons. Because I don’t get to control when challenges show up, but I do get to decide what they mean. And that meaning shapes how I lead, how I respond and what I do next.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop feeling like everything is happening to you and start using it to move forward.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 134. What to do when nothing goes as planned — How to respond when things don’t go as expected: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/when-nothing-goes-as-planned
2. Episode 137. Healing yourself is a radical act — Why change is hard—and why it matters: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/healing-yourself-is-a-radical-act-2023-goals
3. Episode 61. "If you don’t make time for wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for illness” — Why taking care of yourself can’t wait: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/make-time-for-wellness-not-illness

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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My guest is Jess Jensen, founder of Co-pilot Communications and an executive brand strategist who helps leaders build a digital presence that is clear, confident, and unmistakably human.

Jess and I talk about why leaders can’t afford to stay invisible online and how the expectations around executive visibility have changed. We unpack the difference between self-promotion and thoughtful executive branding, and why telling your own story is an important part of modern leadership.

Jess shares how her experience inside companies shaped the framework she now uses to help executives develop a clear and authentic presence online. We also discuss how leaders can start showing up digitally without feeling like they need to become full-time content creators. Jess explains why consistency matters more than perfection and how executives can communicate ideas in a way that feels human rather than corporate.

→ You can join the waitlist for Jess’s upcoming Altitude cohort here: https://www.copilotcommunications.com/altitude

Tune in if you’re ready to stop hiding behind the brand and start showing up with clarity and confidence as a leader.

About Jess Jensen

Jess Jensen is the founder of Co-pilot Communications and an executive brand strategist who helps leaders build a digital presence that is clear, confident, and unmistakably human. After 20 years inside Fortune 100 companies, including Microsoft and Qualcomm, she now works with executives who want to take control of their narrative online. Jess believes executive branding helps leaders take the mic—and tell their own story before someone else does.

Website: https://www.copilotcommunications.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakjensen/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copilotcommunications/

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 100. Unlock major business growth w/ LinkedIn coach Lea Turner — How to be authentic on a “professional” platform: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/linkedin-with-lea-turner
2. Episode 125. Growing your personal brand: A nitty-gritty how-to — Practical steps to build your brand: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/growing-your-personal-brand
3. Episode 51. Do I need a personal brand? — Why founders should build visibility: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/do-i-need-a-personal-brand?

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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In this episode, I talk about why protecting trust has mattered more to me than short-term revenue. I share what I’ve learned from watching how incentives shape content online and how quickly audiences disengage when everything becomes a play. Over time, I’ve realized that trust compounds quietly while algorithms, reach and platforms constantly shift. And once that line gets crossed too often, people usually don’t leave loudly. They just drift away quietly.

The decisions you make early about monetization and visibility don’t just affect revenue. They affect who you’re allowed to become later as a leader and entrepreneur.

Tune in if you’re ready to think differently about attention, restraint and the long-term power of trust.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 96. How do you build trust in business relationships? — How trust develops in business relationships https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/build-trust-in-business-relationships
2. Episode 295. Disarming stakeholders to get to the truth — Using vulnerability to uncover real insights https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/disarming-stakeholders
3. Episode 300. 300 episodes: What I’ve learned about building, growing, and showing up — Lessons from showing up for 300 episodes https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/300-episodes

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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My guest is Dilip Rao, founder and CEO of Sharebite, who shares what it really means to lead through crisis. We talk about the moment COVID brought Sharebite’s revenue to zero, why Dilip quietly took his salary to zero and moved into his in-laws’ basement, and how that season reshaped his view of leadership.

Dilip explains his inverted leadership model, why leaders work for their teams, not the other way around, and how responsibility, not ideas, becomes the defining factor as a company grows. We also explore the parallel journey every founder is on: building a business while confronting fear, ego, endurance, and self-identity.

Tune in if you’re ready to lead with responsibility, clarity, and purpose—even when the answers aren’t obvious.

About Dilip Rao

Dilip Rao is the Founder and CEO of Sharebite, the leading enterprise meal-benefits platform built exclusively for companies. Under his leadership, Sharebite has become one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., earning recognition from Inc. Magazine, Deloitte, and Fast Company. Backed by Prosus, Sharebite partners with top employers to ensure every worker has access to meals while advancing its mission to help solve hunger.

Website: https://sharebite.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilipnrao/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharebite/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharebite/

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 134. When nothing goes as planned — Staying steady when plans blow up: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/when-nothing-goes-as-planned
2. Episode 141. Founder’s syndrome w/ Erica Rankin — The leadership traps founders have to outgrow: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/founders-syndrome-with-erica-rankin
3. Episode 55. “That’s impossible” or “I can’t” — Reframing the mindset that limits your next level: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/thats-impossible-or-i-cant

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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In this episode, I share what it actually feels like to hit a milestone birthday and why I believe my 40s will be the best decade of my life. I talk about why I choose to celebrate myself (instead of waiting for someone else to do it), and why aging is something to be proud of. I open up about trauma, resilience and how our brains help us move forward even after difficult seasons. I also explore what changed when I stopped chasing approval and started trusting myself instead.

This is a reminder that I don’t have to prove myself to anyone, and neither do you. We get to choose who and what we bring into our lives. We get to choose our mindset. And we get to decide that every challenge we’ve faced has prepared us for what’s next.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop proving yourself and start trusting yourself.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 64. Getting older sucks. (But does it really?) https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/getting-older-sucks-not-really
2. Episode 82. What I would tell my younger self https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/what-i-would-tell-my-younger-self
3. Episode 123. It is not too late. You are right on time. https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/it-is-not-too-late

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My guest is Dr. Alex Mehr, a former NASA scientist and serial entrepreneur turned Co-Founder and CEO of Famous.ai. Alex explains why execution is no longer the bottleneck and why ideas have become more valuable than ever.

We talk about how AI allows founders to focus on higher-value thinking, why traditional MVP models no longer apply and how quickly testing ideas creates momentum. Alex also shares why fear, not lack of skill or capital, is now the biggest thing holding people back.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop waiting and start turning ideas into action.

About Alex Mehr

Dr. Alex Mehr is a former NASA scientist turned serial entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple companies serving millions of users worldwide. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Famous.ai, a platform that allows anyone to turn plain-English ideas into production-ready apps in minutes. Alex’s mission is to help non-technical founders move faster and build without relying on engineers, large teams or massive funding.

Website: https://famous.ai

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmehr/

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 199. Ideas are nothing without execution — Turning learning into action: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/ideas-are-nothing-without-execution-revisited
2. Episode 176. Indecision is a decision — Getting out of analysis paralysis: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/indecision-is-a-decision
3. Episode 81. Rapidly validating & testing new ideas w/ Author & investor John Zeratsky — A faster way to test ideas: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/new-ideas-with-john-zeratsky

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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You may be doing the right strategic things, but still feel misaligned. Often, the problem isn’t revenue, hiring or systems. It’s that the version of you that built the business isn’t the one required to lead it now.

In this episode, I walk through the different stages of building a business and the internal shifts each stage demands. We talk about what it looks like to move from founder to delegator, from expert to leader, and eventually from control to clarity. I explain why staying in survival mode too long can stall growth, why letting go feels so uncomfortable and how leadership often stretches your confidence more than your skillset.

This episode is about recognizing when personal evolution—not another tactic—is the next unlock for your business.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop leading your business with an old version of yourself and step into the role this next stage actually requires.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 285. What I learned from my first (vegan cookie) company: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/my-first-company-revisited
2. Episode 267. Driven or drained: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/driven-or-drained
3. Episode 142. Prioritizing, delegating & asking for help: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/prioritizing-delegating

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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My guest is Steven Puri, founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, whose background includes producing Oscar-winning visual effects and building venture-backed startups. We explore why remote work often feels chaotic, how blurred boundaries erode productivity and why deep work is becoming increasingly rare and valuable.

Steven breaks down what flow states really are, why they drive your best creative work and how your environment and systems can help you enter them more consistently. We also unpack practical habits founders can adopt to protect focus, reduce overwhelm and move their business forward without burning out.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop reacting all day and start creating space for the deep, focused work that actually moves your business forward.

About Steven Puri

Steven Puri has been a senior executive at two major motion picture studios and has raised over $20M in venture capital. He produced digital effects for Independence Day, which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects, and later founded multiple startups—including one successful exit. Steven now leads The Sukha Company, a focus and flow platform designed to help people achieve sustainable high performance. He lives in Austin, TX.

Website: thesukhacompany.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevenpuri/

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Episode 281. Remote work isn’t the problem—your leadership might be — Rethink how remote work and leadership intersect. https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/remote-work-isnt-the-problem
2. Episode 262. Stress management — Why managing stress is a leadership and productivity decision. https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/stress-management
3. Episode 94. 5 ways to maximize productivity from my favorite book: Make Time — Practical strategies for reclaiming your time and attention. https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/5-ways-to-maximize-productivity

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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If I had to build a company from scratch today—with no audience, no awareness and no momentum—I’d start with revenue.

In this episode, I walk through exactly how I’d rebuild a company with the goal of getting paying customers as quickly and intentionally as possible. I break down how to identify a problem people are already paying to solve, how early sales shape smarter decisions and why focus makes everything, from messaging to growth, easier.

This episode is about building from reality, not assumptions, and letting revenue guide what you build next.

Tune in if you’re building something new, rethinking your priorities or ready to stop guessing and start selling with more clarity.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Why you must know how to sell: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/why-you-must-know-how-to-sell
2. Why you should learn to love selling w/ Mark Cox: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/why-you-should-learn-to-love-selling-with-mark-cox
3. It’s not time to slow down: generating business at the end of the year: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/generating-business-at-the-end-of-the-year

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

If you're ready to level up your B2B marketing, check us out.

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My guest is KJ Blattenbauer, a PR strategist and the author of Pitchworthy: The No-Fluff Playbook to Publicity That Pays Off. KJ helps founders use media and storytelling to build credibility and grow their businesses.

KJ and I talk about the biggest misconceptions around PR, especially the belief that visibility is self-promotional or ego-driven. Instead, this conversation reframes public relations as a way to build trust, shorten sales cycles, and help the right people find you at the right time.

We unpack why PR is less about attention and more about credibility and long-term growth, including why waiting until you feel “ready” often holds your business back. We also discuss why being visible is not vanity, but responsibility, and how personal branding and company branding work best together as buyers increasingly want to understand the humans behind the business.

Tune in if you’re ready to rethink PR, step into visibility with intention, and use storytelling as a growth lever instead of something you avoid.

About KJ Blattenbauer

KJ Blattenbauer is a powerhouse publicist who turns overlooked experts into headline news. With nearly 30 years of experience, she’s the go-to pro when you’re ready to stop being ignored and start owning the spotlight. Known for her bold yet approachable style, KJ delivers clear, actionable strategies that have been featured everywhere from Forbes to Architectural Digest. She’s also the author of the DIY PR book, How to Be a Media Darling, and Pitchworthy, a modern guide to building lasting visibility and authority.

Website: https://www.hearsaypr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjblattenbauer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjblattenbauer/

Book: https://www.hearsaypr.com/buy-my-book

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Genuine connection & straight talk w/ Amy Volas, Founder & CEO, Avenue Talent Partners: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/straight-talk-with-amy-volas
2. Credibility isn’t about age, it’s about how you show up: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/credibility-isnt-about-age
3. Being bold: Why playing it safe won’t get you noticed: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/be-bold-and-get-noticed

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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I break down why perceived value matters more than the number itself. When you sell features instead of outcomes, urgency disappears and your offer starts to feel optional. Pricing pushback is rarely about the cost. It’s about confidence, proof and whether buyers truly believe this will work.

This episode walks through how to strengthen perceived value so pricing feels justified instead of uncomfortable. That includes anchoring pricing to ROI, giving buyers better context for comparison and surfacing the emotional payoff behind a purchase. When you position yourself as the safest choice instead of the cheapest one, the entire conversation shifts.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop lowering your price and start raising your pricing power.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. How to humanize your brand w/ Rich Turgeon, Creative Director & Head of Brand at AtlasFX: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/richard-turgeon
2. Discounting: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/discounting
3. 6 ways to persuade your prospects to buy (revisited): https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/persuade-your-prospects-to-buy-revisited

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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After sitting down with founders, CEOs and operators who have built truly impressive businesses, what stood out wasn’t just what they built, but how they think, lead and move through challenges.

I was fortunate to have so many conversations with impressive founders and leaders that reshaped how I look at growth, leadership and what it actually takes to keep going when things get hard.

You’ll hear insights on:

1. Why entrepreneurship doesn’t get easier (but you get better at handling it)
2. How growth becomes repeatable when you design for it
3. Why strong leadership starts with curiosity, emotional intelligence and listening instead of having all the answers

Thank you to every guest who shared their perspective this year, and thank YOU for being here and continuing to listen. 💛

Check out the full episodes featured in this podcast

1. Choosing a billion-dollar mindset w/ Suneera Madhani, Founder & CEO of Worth AI: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/suneera-madhani-founder-of-worth-ai
2. How to grow and exit—again and again w/ Lior Weinstein, serial entrepreneur & Founder of CTOx: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/lior-weinstein
3. Think like a CEO w/ Patrick Thean, CEO of Rhythm Systems: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/patrick-thean
4. Building a portfolio career w/ Ilana Golan, Founder & CEO of Leap Academy: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/ilana-golan
5. What if we launched a buzz-worthy campaign? w/ Michael Ray, Strategic Marketing Director at Accelity: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/michael-ray
6. The step-by-step process of a successful rebrand w/ Abby Bruckner & Michelle Breen, lead creatives at Accelity (Pt. 2): https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/abby-bruckner-michelle-breen-accelity-pt2

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

If you're ready to level up your B2B marketing, check us out.

→ accelitymarketing.com 

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January doesn’t magically reset your habits, your workload or your pressure—and pretending it does is why so many people abandon their goals before February even hits.

This episode explores what actually holds people back, why motivation fades so quickly and how changing your environment and systems does far more than trying to rely on discipline alone. This isn’t about reinventing yourself or shaming yourself. Just making it easier for your current self to win through clear behaviors, better structure, and consistent check-ins.

Tune in if you want to turn pressure into progress this year, and learn the four shifts that make goals work in real life, not just on paper.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

1. Re-examine your habits to start the new year off strong: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/re-examine-your-habits-in-the-new-year
2. It’s not time to slow down: generating business at the end of the year: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/generating-business-at-the-end-of-the-year
3. 8 ways to start fresh in marketing and sales for the new year https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/8-ways-to-start-fresh-in-marketing-and-sales-for-the-new-year

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

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My guest is Safeer Qureshi, CEO at SPG Media, angel investor, and operator who has built companies across aviation, med-tech and AI by doing the opposite of what traditional business playbooks preach.

Tune in for a refreshing, no-nonsense look at building businesses that actually make money, and for Safeer’s simple question that every stuck entrepreneur needs to ask: what’s the fastest way to get a customer to pay me today?

About Safeer Qureshi

Safeer Qureshi is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of SPG Media who has spent nearly two decades helping founders simplify growth and build profit-first companies. He co-leads CodeStack Capital and has incubated and scaled ventures across aviation, med-tech, AI, logistics, retail, and software development. His portfolio includes SPG Media, Knock it! Pro, Datafluent, Quickie, and Limitless Tire, where he focuses on operational execution, founder development, and stripping complexity out of business models. Safeer is also an international TEDx speaker known for his belief that simplicity drives momentum and that real experience, not theory, is what shapes successful entrepreneurs.

Website: https://spg-media.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safeerq/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spgmedia/

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This milestone, 300 episodes across four years, has become one of the most consistent things I’ve ever created. I share how this podcast started with no real plan, just a desire to talk honestly about entrepreneurship, and how consistency carried it through burnout, life changes and every version of myself along the way.

Tune in for a reflection on the four lessons I’ve learned from showing up imperfectly, consistently, and sometimes reluctantly for 300 episodes. This one is a thank you, a reminder, and a promise: the messy, honest work continues—and the next 300 are going to be even better.

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• Should you start a podcast? Pros, cons, and how to get started: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/should-you-start-a-podcast 
• I decided to start a podcast. Now what?: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-decided-start-podcast-now-what-jackie-hermes/ 
• Why should I create content?: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/why-should-i-create-content

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My guest today is Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, a two-time Inc. 5000 CEO and the founder of Incredible One Enterprises, who went from bankruptcy to an eight-figure net worth by completely rewiring her beliefs about money, worthiness, and work.

Darnyelle and I talk about how chaotic upbringings, generational patterns and epigenetics shape our relationship with money long before we ever start a business. She shares how growing up around lack and debt led her to a quarter of a million dollars in credit card balances by age 35, and how a mandated financial literacy course after bankruptcy became the catalyst for redefining her identity, her nervous system baseline and her entire view of abundance.

Tune in for a conversation that will challenge the stories you were raised on and show you what’s actually possible when you stop living from a place of survival.

About Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

You’ve never met a business consultant and speaker like Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon. Darnyelle is the award-winning, iconic and incomparable two-time Inc.5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees, Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. In fact, over the last 10 years, she has helped her clients generate more than $1/2B in sales and more than $488M in revenue. By teaching her award-winning Move to Millions® Method, Darnyelle helps clients collapse the amount of time it takes them to cross the million-dollar mark all while deepening their connection to God and strengthening their faith.

How to connect with Darnyelle: https://movetomillions.com/podcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darnyellejerveyharmon/ 

Facebook Group: http://www.movetomillionsgroup.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamincredibleone/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darnyellejerveyharmon/ 

Quiz: http://movetomillionsquiz.com 

Move To Millions Book: movetomillionsbook.com 

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If you’ve ever been the youngest in the room or the one who feels like you have the least experience, you know that pressure to prove you belong. In this episode, I break down what I’ve learned in the 12 years since: authority comes from competence, confidence and preparation—not your age.

Tune in for the five shifts that helped me move from faking credibility to earning it, how to use your youth as an advantage, and why showing up with consistency matters more than trying to look the part.

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My guest is Richard Turgeon, a creative director, writer and musician who has spent his career bringing personality and storytelling into industries that don’t always feel human, like tech and finance.

Rich and I talk about why video creates trust quickly, how showing real people reduces uncertainty in big buying decisions, and why “I need a bigger budget” is usually just fear talking. We also get into the creative habits behind Rich’s work, the simple tools teams can use to create strong content and how to use AI without losing the human element.

Tune in for practical guidance on humanizing your brand and getting started—even if being on camera scares the hell out of you.

About Richard Turgeon

Richard Turgeon is a seasoned creative director with experience leading work for Google, Dolby, Microsoft, PayPal, HP, Wells Fargo and other global brands. He’s known for building and inspiring high-performing creative teams, driving measurable results and developing work that blends personality with clarity. Rich brings a mix of writing, design, film and music into his approach, helping brands show up with a more human, memorable presence.

Richard is currently leading brand strategy, messaging and creative direction for AtlasFX, a fintech firm specializing in FX risk management, and its two sister companies.

• Website: https://richardturgeon.dunked.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardturgeon/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardturgeon/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Ok-SX61au3VUewZoyNQiw

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I hear it all the time: from insurance to logistics to compliance to manufacturing, brands saying they can't be bold because their industry just isn't fun. But here’s the truth: your industry isn’t boring. You might just be showing up that way.

Tune in to learn why companies in so-called “boring” industries like Mailchimp, Gusto and ClickUp stand out—and how you can win by choosing to show up and be bold.

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I share how to move past polished, “safe” answers and create the kind of conversations that actually change the trajectory of a project. It’s not about having a perfect list of questions; it’s about showing up as a human first. Setting the tone, leading with vulnerability and asking the right follow-ups can turn guarded responses into honest insight.

Tune in to learn how to disarm stakeholders, earn their trust, and uncover the truths that make your messaging—and your marketing—actually work.

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My guest is Bizzie Gold, an innovator and disruptor in the field of mental health. Bizzie and I discuss why our brains “lie,” the idea that there are three sides to every story, and how perception filters shape what leaders see, say and do.

Tune in for practical insights on spotting self-deception, aligning roles to how people actually think, and taking the first steps to rewire unhelpful habits so you can lead with clarity—not just willpower.

About Bizzie Gold

Bizzie Gold is a tech founder, behavior futurist, and industry disruptor who invented Brain Pattern Mapping—a behavior and thought prediction technology proven to be 98.3% accurate. Her proprietary system decodes the subconscious patterns that drive human perception and decision-making, providing a revolutionary alternative to traditional mental health models.

She is also the #1 best-selling author in Neuropsychology for her book, Your Brain is a Filthy Liar, which exposes the hidden mechanisms that keep people stuck in cycles of sabotage, conflict, and emotional chaos. Gold’s work fuses data science, neuropsychology, and pattern recognition to deliver sustainable rewiring at scale—without the emotional or financial codependency of therapy.

Website: https://bizziegold.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizziegold/

Instagram: @bizziegold

Podcast: https://bizziegold.com/podcast

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As leaders, we want our teams to feel safe, supported, and heard. But there’s a fine line between being approachable and becoming everyone’s therapist—and crossing it can leave you drained, overwhelmed and ineffective.

In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned from both sides of that line: when I was too distant and my team thought I didn’t care, and when I was too available and found myself carrying their stress on top of my own.

Tune in to learn the four ways to find the right balance in protecting your energy, supporting your team and creating space for people to feel seen without losing yourself in the process. When you show empathy with boundaries, you build trust—and that’s what sustainable leadership really looks like.

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My guest is Ilana Golan, tech entrepreneur, performance coach, and founder of Leap Academy. Ilana and I discuss her journey from the Israeli Air Force to Silicon Valley, where she learned that the biggest cost in life isn’t what you spend—it’s the money (and potential) you’re not making.

Tune in for practical insights on getting leap-ready, recognizing self-imposed barriers, and creating a career that compounds over time.

⭐ Feeling inspired to take your next leap? Visit leapacademy.com for Ilana’s free Career 360 training and strategy session invitation.

About Ilana Golan

Ilana Golan is a tech entrepreneur, performance coach, and founder of Leap Academy—recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. A former Israeli Air Force officer and Silicon Valley engineer, Ilana helps high performers elevate their leadership, build portfolio careers, grow their personal brands, and create meaningful impact on their own terms.

Website: https://www.leapacademy.com/

LinkedIn - IIana Golan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/

LinkedIn - Leap Academy: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leapacademy-global/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanagolanleap/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcQtEE8dmUFB-KF1NaVhVQ

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Today I'm talking about why being visionary without execution is wasted potential, the unsexy truth of entrepreneurship, and the habits that keep founders chasing shiny new things instead of finishing what they start.

Tune in to learn how to shrink your vision into daily actions, build accountability rhythms, and measure progress—not motion—so you can actually deliver on your ideas.

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My guest today is Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation and an implementation coach for entrepreneurs with ADHD. Skye and I discuss why high-achieving entrepreneurs often go undiagnosed, how to harness ADHD “superpowers” without getting tripped up by their shadow sides, and her step-by-step way to prioritize when you’re crunched for time.

Make sure you tune in for Skye’s science-backed strategies to externalize time, focus on what’s truly urgent, and swap willpower for repeatable systems that protect your energy and fuel sustainable growth.

⭐ If this resonates with you, don’t miss this free resource: DM Skye on Instagram with the word “AOE” to get her playbook!

About Skye Waterson

Skye Waterson is the founder of Unconventional Organisation, a multi–six-figure business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs with ADHD (or suspected ADHD) build systems that actually work for their brains. She leads a team of neurodiverse coaches who work with clients worldwide—including those with ADHD, ADD, ADHD+ASD, and chronic disorganisation—to create tailored systems that make consistency easier, reduce overwhelm, and unlock sustainable growth.

Website: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ 

LinkedIn - Skye Waterson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204/ 

LinkedIn - Unconventional Organisation: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unconventional-organisation/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/

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We’ve all experienced it: last-minute requests, unrealistic timelines, and the chaos that comes when others don’t think ahead. In this episode, I talk about why rushed work rarely leads to great results, how constantly scrambling chips away at your standards, and the hard truth that you get what you accept.

Tune in to hear real examples of what boundary-setting can sound like, why pushing back matters, and how to reclaim your time so you stop sacrificing your happiness for someone else’s lack of planning.

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My guest today is Michael Fabiano—world-renowned opera singer, pilot, nonprofit founder, and a tech partner building a smart CRM for entertainment venues. Michael and I dig into what it means to break free from labels, why chasing multiple passions can actually make you sharper in each, and the discipline it takes to manage them all.

Make sure you tune in for Michael’s insights on effectiveness, efficiency, and the pursuit of excellence over “good enough”—plus the one rule he lives by: don’t wait in line in life, move when opportunity shows up.

About Michael Fabiano

Michael Fabiano is an international musician who has performed leading roles around the world in major opera theaters. He is the President and Co-founder of ArtSmart, a national nonprofit providing free one-to-one music mentorship for under-resourced students. He is also the Chief Business Development Officer at Resonance, a social commerce platform that provides creative professionals and organizations with the mechanism streamline operations, modernize financial systems, and grow their business. A recipient of the Beverly Sills and Richard Tucker Awards, Michael brings the same discipline, focus, and pursuit of excellence from his artistic career into his work as an entrepreneur and leader.

Website: https://michaelfabianotenor.com/ 

Resonance: https://www.resonanceglobal.com/

ArtSmart: https://pattihuppmusic.com/foundation/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fabiano-19a05a2b/

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There’s a difference between running away from your life and taking a break to recharge. In this episode, I share how I’ve confused the two in the past, what it signaled about the way I was working, and the mindset shift that helped me build a life I don’t want to run from.

Tune in to reflect on what a meaningful break looks like for you, and how small daily choices can build a life you truly love.

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My guest today is Patrick Thean, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO coach. Patrick founded his first company in his 20s and landed it on the Inc. 500 list, and for the past few decades he’s been coaching high-performing CEOs around the world.

Patrick and I get into everything from what differentiates successful leaders, to what he’s learned about himself through decades of coaching, to the daily rhythms and practices that help CEOs build strong, successful teams.

Make sure you tune in for actionable advice on humility, curiosity, feedback, and the mindset shift from doing to thinking—insights every leader can use (and a few I hadn’t heard before!).

Check out Patrick’s bestselling books: https://www.rhythmsystems.com/patrick-thean/books 

About Patrick Thean

Patrick is an award-winning entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author and world-renowned strategy execution expert. He is the mastermind behind the Think Plan Do® process, a CEO coach, serial entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Rhythm Systems®. He speaks and writes on topics such as leadership, strategic planning, and team accountability, in addition to coaching CEOs and their executive teams.

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• LinkedIn – Rhythm Systems https://www.linkedin.com/company/rhythm-systems-inc/ 
• Books https://www.rhythmsystems.com/patrick-thean/books 

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As part of our summer rebroadcast series, I’m revisiting the story of my very first company—a vegan cookie business I started over a decade ago. (Cookies, sounds fun! But it was hard.) I shared this story more when I first started Accelity, and going back to it now was a cool walk down memory lane.

We’re so often focused on the next goal or milestone that we forget to pause and appreciate the progress we’ve made. The version of you from 10, 5, or even 2 years ago would be so proud of where you are today.

Spoiler: this isn’t going to be some amazing unicorn success story, but I learned a ton from that first venture. Tune in for three important lessons on entrepreneurship.

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• My entrepreneurial journey: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/my-entrepreneurial-journey 

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I’m revisiting one of my favorite guest conversations with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters. Kara and I dig into the universal feeling of doubt—how it shows up even for people who seem to have “made it,” and why it never fully disappears. 

We talk about her journey as an “accidental entrepreneur,” how she built a $150 million company with zero experience in the beverage industry, and how she’s learned to push forward despite setbacks and imposter syndrome.

Make sure you tune in for Kara’s real-world insights on facing your doubts head-on, learning from failures, and finding the courage to keep going anyway.

About Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. 

Website: karagoldin.com

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Facebook: facebook.com/KaraGoldin

Instagram: @karagoldin

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As we wrap up summer, this felt like the perfect episode to revisit. Uncertainty is high, job numbers are down, and people are being extra cautious with how they spend their money. If you're feeling the pressure, you're not alone.

In this replay, I’m sharing how we spotted the slowdown early and still managed to have one of our best quarters in a while. I cover six actionable ways to speed up your sales cycle, earn trust during the process, and help buyers feel confident saying yes—even when times are tough.

📚 Here’s the book I mention in the episode: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Suasion-Revolutionary-Way-Influence-Persuade-ebook/dp/B01C36E2YS

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• Dear companies everywhere, sales and marketing are not about you
• Marketing & sales strategies to fill your pipeline in Q1

My guest today is Vicky Boudreau, the CEO and co-founder of Heylist, an influencer marketing SaaS platform. Vicky and I discuss her journey from PR agency owner to tech founder, what she saw in the influencer space that led to building Heylist, and how she raised an oversubscribed funding round—despite the tough climate for fundraising (especially for women).

Make sure you tune in for a refreshingly candid look at fundraising dynamics, parenting while scaling, and what it means to protect your energy and confidence as a founder.

About Vicky Boudreau

Vicky Boudreau is the co-founder and CEO of Heylist, a tech-driven platform transforming how brands collaborate with creators. With over 15 years of leadership in communications and entrepreneurship with her first company the PR & Marketing firm bicom, she is recognized for bridging innovation, influence, and impact. A dynamic speaker and passionate advocate for women in business, Vicky brings strategic vision and deep industry insight to every project she leads.

Website: heylist.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vicky-boudreau-14762b14/

Instagram: @vicky_boudreau

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I share the policies that work for my agency, what we’ve tried (and ditched), and how leaning into trust, autonomy and clarity has led to a 4.6-year average retention rate—more than double the agency standard.

Tune in to rethink what work can, and should, look like when you build a culture of trust over control.

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My guest today is Chris Mirabile, founder and CEO of NOVOS, a healthtech company tackling the 12 biological causes of aging. Chris shares how surviving a brain tumor at 16 sparked his obsession with longevity—and why slowing down aging is more science than science fiction.

We talk about the difference between real health and health “hacks,” the danger of going too far with biohacking, and how your biological age can shape how you think, work and lead. Plus, what Chris is doing to age 13.6 years slower than the average person.

Make sure you tune in for a fresh take on optimizing your health, running a science-backed business and redefining what it means to grow older.

About Chris Mirabile

Chris Mirabile is reshaping how we think about aging—proving that healthspan and lifespan don’t have to be at odds. He’s the founder and CEO of NOVOS, a science-backed longevity platform that offers supplements, testing and education to slow biological aging. A former brain tumor survivor, Chris turned a personal health crisis into a lifelong mission: helping people live longer, healthier lives. Today, he blends biotech rigor with accessible wellness, aiming to help people live longer and better. Featured in the longevity documentary Longevity Hackers alongside Tony Hawk and Mark Cuban, Chris is a trusted voice in a field too often clouded by hype.

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Too often, kindness is mistaken for passivity—and directness for harshness. But the best leaders strike a balance. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to lead with kindness and strength, based on my own growth from overly confrontational to overly cautious—and now, learning to lead with intention.

Tune in to hear how embracing tact and truth can transform how you lead—and how people respond to you.

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My guests today are Holland Martini and Maria Vorovich, co-founders of GoodQues, the “anti-research” research company that’s turning the industry on its head. Maria and Holland share how they approach data differently—from rethinking survey design to ditching sterile, robotic language in favor of human conversations. We talk about creative ways to surface true consumer sentiment (like writing a eulogy for your favorite brand), how to ask better questions, and why outdated data can be more harmful than helpful.

Make sure you tune in for fresh ideas on asking better questions, collecting honest insights, and finding data that actually drives smart decisions.

About Holland Martini

Holland Martini is redefining the role of research in business, proving that data without creativity is just numbers on a page. One of the forces behind the “anti-research” research company, she has spent her career quantifying consumer perspectives—but her real mission is to infuse the field with emotional intelligence and human insight. A sought-after speaker at FastCompany, Social Media Week, and beyond, Holland challenges traditional thinking, advocating for a more empathetic and creative approach to data.

About Maria Vorovich

Since co-founding the “anti-research” research company GoodQues in 2019, Maria has made it her mission to push the boundaries of consumer insights practices. And she’s succeeded, pioneering new approaches to research design (think: meditation) and new forms of research outputs (think: stories instead of statistics). Named one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. by Inc Magazine in 2023, and top global market research company in 2020 and 2021 by the StartupPill, GoodQues partners with loyal clients such as P&G, PepsiCo, Adobe, Pernod Ricard and more to fuel their audience understanding.

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From overanalyzing and underpreparing to blaming others and letting fear call the shots, I’m walking through 10 bad habits that I’ve seen (because I’ve committed them myself!) that can hold you back at work and in life.

Make sure you tune in for a candid look at how to identify and start addressing these habits, plus tips for showing up as your best self—without burning out in the process.

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My guest today is Stephanie Roland, Accelity’s Brand & Marketing Director. Stephanie and I discuss how to identify your buyer personas, map the buyer’s journey, conduct stakeholder interviews, and find the “winning zone” that sets your brand apart from competitors. We also talk about why most brand messaging sounds the same—and how to fix it.

Make sure you tune in for practical tips on positioning your company, developing messaging that matters, and building a brand strategy that drives real results.

About Stephanie Roland

Stephanie is the Brand and Marketing Director at Accelity, specializing in brand strategy. She’s partnered with clients across non‑profit, B2C, and B2B sectors, and most of her B2B work—until recently—focused on B2B SaaS. Her core focuses include brand strategy, content strategy and advertising strategy, ensuring every campaign tells a compelling story and delivers results.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about how often we deny ourselves basic pleasures—rest, new clothes, time to just chill—because we feel like we haven’t worked hard enough to deserve them. In this short solo episode, I’m sharing how that mindset shows up in my own life, especially as a mom, business owner, and partner.

Make sure you tune in if you need a reminder (like I did) that you don’t have to justify taking care of yourself. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to buy the damn clothes. You’re allowed to put yourself first.

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My guest today is Lior Weinstein, serial entrepreneur and Founder of CTOx. Lior and I discuss where entrepreneurial drive comes from, how to create a predictable process for growth, why micromanagement fails, and what he optimizes for first when building a business (spoiler: it’s not efficiency).

Make sure you tune in for insights on building systems that scale, creating an environment where growth is inevitable, and leading in a way that attracts top talent.

About Lior Weinstein

Lior Weinstein is a serial entrepreneur and strategic catalyst specializing in digital transformation. He helps CEOs of 8- and 9-figure businesses separate signal from noise so they can use AI to drive new value creation, increase velocity, and leverage untapped opportunities. Lior is a tactical turnaround specialist with deep practical expertise in leadership, marketing, and software engineering. He rapidly distills complex strategies and accessible opportunities into a practical, actionable, and future-resilient road map. Lior has built and sold multiple technology companies and holds multiple machine learning and AI patents. His life purpose is dissolving people’s barriers to action so they can drive impact and pursue happiness.

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I’m sharing what I’ve been talking about with clients (and thinking about constantly): how today’s buyers actually behave. They’re doing their own research, bouncing between channels, and making decisions on their terms—not following some perfect linear path we mapped out.

Tune in for real advice on how to meet your buyers where they are, build foundational content that works, and create brand awareness that actually leads to results.

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In part 2 of our conversation, I chat with Stephanie Roland and Michael Ray, lead strategists at Accelity, to map out what it really takes to create marketing that works from first impression to closed deal, and beyond. 

We dig into what marketers need to consider at each phase of the buyer journey—from building awareness campaigns that actually resonate (spoiler: it starts with empathy, not asks), to guiding your audience through the consideration stage with smart, targeted strategies. They explore how trust and proof points play a critical role in influencing decisions, how to tailor your approach to emotional versus tactical buyers, and how to create low-lift but high-impact conversion moments. 

From aligning with sales to crafting transparent demos, this episode is packed with ideas you can use to start building a marketing plan that connects—and converts.

About Michael Ray

Michael is the Strategic Marketing Director at Accelity, where he's spent almost four years helping companies build interconnected marketing and advertising strategies that build brands and deliver leads. With more than fifteen years of strategy and advertising experience, he works to build innovative and creative, data-driven strategies for clients and also specializes in tracking, reporting, and optimization of their campaigns. 

About Stephanie Roland

Stephanie is the Brand and Marketing Director at Accelity, specializing in brand strategy. She’s partnered with clients across non‑profit, B2C, and B2B sectors, and most of her B2B work—until recently—focused on B2B SaaS. Her core focuses include brand strategy, content strategy and advertising strategy, ensuring every campaign tells a compelling story and delivers results.

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My guests are Michael Ray and Stephanie Roland, lead strategists at Accelity, who approach marketing from two different but equally valuable angles—performance and brand. We dig into what it really means to build a marketing plan from the ground up, how to align with your sales team, and why brand is the foundation every business needs before launching anything new.

We also cover what to do when you’re the whole marketing department (hi, solopreneurs), how to handle unrealistic expectations from the C-suite, and why investing in a plan now saves you from scrambling later.

P.S. Check out Part 2 next week for a refreshingly honest convo about marketing that balances art with science!

About Michael Ray

Michael is the Strategic Marketing Director at Accelity, where he's spent almost four years helping companies build interconnected marketing and advertising strategies that build brands and deliver leads. With more than fifteen years of strategy and advertising experience, he works to build innovative and creative, data-driven strategies for clients and also specializes in tracking, reporting, and optimization of their campaigns. 

About Stephanie Roland

Stephanie is the Brand and Marketing Director at Accelity, specializing in brand strategy. She’s partnered with clients across non‑profit, B2C, and B2B sectors, and most of her B2B work—until recently—focused on B2B SaaS. Her core focuses include brand strategy, content strategy and advertising strategy, ensuring every campaign tells a compelling story and delivers results.

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In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I’m talking about how your voice is something you build over time through observation, preparation, and asking the right questions.

Whether you're early in your career, quiet in meetings, or just figuring out how to contribute in a room full of big shots, we all start somewhere. I share what it was like to navigate finding my own voice when I first entered the consulting world working with high-powered execs, and how I learned that speaking up isn’t always the first step—it’s listening with intention.

Tune in to hear why asking smart questions can be more powerful than having all the answers, and how being prepared and curious is the first step toward making your voice heard.

Shout out to my son Arri for editing this episode. 💛

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Make sure you tune in for practical tips on prepping your business for sale and asking the tough questions that protect your team and your legacy.

About Kison Patel

Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, an M&A lifecycle management platform designed for buyer-led M&A and recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. He also founded M&A Science, a global community offering courses, events, and the top-rated M&A Science podcast with over 2 million downloads.

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My guest today is Michael Ray, our Strategic Marketing Director at Accelity. Michael and I discuss how to build buzz before a launch, what makes a campaign theme stick, and why launch day isn’t nearly as important as you think. We also cover how to set meaningful goals, maintain excitement long after the big day, and test your way to better results.

Make sure you tune in for practical advice on how to launch something new in a way that builds real momentum—and keeps it going.

About Michael Ray

Michael is the Strategic Marketing Director at Accelity, where he's spent almost four years helping companies build interconnected marketing and advertising strategies that build brands and deliver leads. With more than fifteen years of strategy and advertising experience, he works to build innovative and creative, data-driven strategies for clients and also specializes in tracking, reporting, and optimization of their campaigns.

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In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I’m sharing how we approach growth, motivation, and momentum without burning people out. I talk about how we’ve built a values-driven team at Accelity, from quarterly conversations that go beyond performance reviews to the ways we recognize wins, share praise, and make learning part of the culture.

If you’re trying to grow your team without grinding them down, this episode is for you. There’s a better way to build, and it starts with how you lead.

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My guest today is Kyle York, co-founder, CEO, and managing partner of York IE VC firm that focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Kyle and I talk about the mistakes companies are making right now, what to do if you're looking to raise money and the ways that your company might be bleeding cash that you don’t even know about. 

Make sure you tune in for actionable tips on how founders can stay steady through uncertainty, avoid overcorrecting, and make smart financial decisions that support long-term growth.

About Kyle York

Kyle York is the co-founder, CEO, and managing partner at York IE, an advisory and venture capital firm focused on helping technology companies scale. With a team of over 200, he partners with entrepreneurs, operators, and investors to build impactful, lasting companies in B2B SaaS. Throughout his career, Kyle has championed growth in product, go-to-market, and finance strategies, prioritizing strong teams, customer satisfaction, and enterprise value.

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In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I’m diving into why playing it safe won’t get you real results—and why calculated risks are key to real growth.

I share some behind-the-scenes insights from my own brand work, including a story about a client who came to us for a simple messaging refresh... but what they really needed was a full rebrand. I talk about why we’re often so resistant to change, the dangers of blending in, and how shifting your perspective can lead to bigger, better opportunities.

Tune in to hear why standing out matters, how to know when it’s time for a change, and six questions I use to challenge my own thinking (and my clients’) when hesitation creeps in.

If you’ve been playing it safe—at work or in life—ask yourself: what’s really holding you back?

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Abby and Michelle share how we approached the creative aspects, from gathering team feedback with surveys to developing mood boards and selecting the final direction for our brand.

Make sure you tune in to hear how we navigated the rebrand, why we chose a vibrant and bold mood, and how we customized every detail to ensure the final product truly reflects our company's identity.

Plus, we share key questions to ask yourself before rebranding, and how to decide whether a full overhaul or a simple refinement is the right choice.

About Abby Bruckner

Abby is a designer at Accelity, creating digital content that brings brands to life. She uses visual storytelling to make marketing more engaging, clear, and memorable.

About Michelle Breen

Michelle is a Strategic Copy Manager at Accelity, helping companies craft clear, compelling messaging. She specializes in turning complex ideas into stories that connect with the right audience.

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My guests today are Abby Bruckner, Art Director, and Michelle Breen, Strategic Copy Manager at Accelity, who led our company’s recent rebrand. Abby and Michelle share which signals tell you it’s time for a rebrand, how to decide between a full rebrand or a simple refresh, and why branding trends are shifting toward more personality-driven design.

Make sure you tune in for key considerations before rebranding, why brand consistency matters, and how to ensure your brand truly represents your business.

About Abby Bruckner

Abby is a designer at Accelity, creating digital content that brings brands to life. She uses visual storytelling to make marketing more engaging, clear, and memorable.

About Michelle Breen

Michelle is a Strategic Copy Manager at Accelity, helping companies craft clear, compelling messaging. She specializes in turning complex ideas into stories that connect with the right audience.

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I’ll share the hard truths about stress management, why saying “no" is sometimes the best move, and what I’ve ultimately learned about getting back to even when stress starts taking over.

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My (very special) guest today is Jenny Weeden, President and Partner at our marketing agency, Accelity. Jenny and I discuss our recent relaunch of Accelity, what led to the decision to shake things up, and how the team approached rebranding while staying true to our roots. We talk about the tough calls, the mindset shifts, and why embracing change—no matter how uncomfortable—can be the key to long-term success.

Tune in for our conversation on how Accelity embraced fearless moves to reinvent the brand and why sometimes, you have to blow things up to build something even better.

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About Jenny Weeden

Jenny Weeden is President and Partner at Accelity, a marketing agency focused on growing scaling businesses. She understands startups and scaling companies, having been a first-time small business entrepreneur as a co-founder of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, a week dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering women professionals in the Milwaukee area.

In her free time, Jenny loves volunteering at Kinship Community Food Center and, as a proud UW-Madison alumni, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers.

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My guest today is AI consultant and coach Jonathan Mast, who has trained thousands of professionals in AI and built a community of over 400,000 enthusiasts. Jonathan and I discuss why AI isn’t just for entrepreneurs and business leaders, how it can simplify routines, and which AI tools—beyond ChatGPT—are worth exploring.

Make sure you tune in for a deeper look at how AI can enhance everyday life, creating smoother and more efficient experiences.

About Jonathan Mast

Since 1995, Jonathan Mast has been at the forefront of digital innovation, seamlessly blending marketing expertise with cutting-edge technology. Over the past two years, he has emerged as a leading authority on AI prompting mastery, helping businesses and entrepreneurs save time, increase profits, and deliver exceptional value through actionable AI strategies with his consulting firm, White Beard Strategies.

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I’ll share how I’ve learned to filter what’s urgent versus what’s important, let go of the need for control, and focus on the bigger picture (not just my personal preferences).

Tune in to hear how sharpening your discernment skills can make you a stronger leader and help you center on what truly moves the needle.

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I’ll share how I’ve seen this play out with clients, in my own experiences, and in pivotal moments that reshaped how I handle both wins and setbacks. 

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My guest today is Suneera Madhani, a trailblazing entrepreneur who founded Stax Payments, built it from scratch to over $140 million in recurring revenue and successfully exited for over a billion dollars. She didn’t stop there, launching her second fintech company, Worth AI, a platform dedicated to empowering women to surpass the million-dollar revenue milestone.

Suneera and I discuss the mindset shifts needed for sustaining long-term success, the journey of challenging societal expectations, and her bold redefinition of what it means to 'have it all.' From balancing multiple companies to embracing freedom in her career, this conversation offers an inspiring and refreshing perspective on ambition and choice.

About Suneera Madhani

Suneera Madhani is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Worth AI, a fintech platform revolutionizing SMBs' access to actionable financial insights through patent-pending AI technology. She previously founded Stax Payments, scaling it into a billion-dollar unicorn and becoming the first female CEO to lead such a company out of Florida. As an angel investor in over 40 companies and a business advisor on multiple boards, Suneera is a champion for innovation and equity in entrepreneurship.

Recognized by Fortune's 40 Under 40, EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, and Inc.'s 100 Female Founders, she also hosts the Top 25 podcast, CEO School, with over 1.5 million downloads.

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In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I’m giving some tough love to any businesses thinking the only problem with their business lies in marketing. I’ve said it before and will say it 1,000 more times: marketing is not a magic cure for bad business strategy.

Check this episode to hear my list of what marketing teams CANNOT do (e.g. make up for a bad product) and what you SHOULD expect from a marketing team. 

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My guest today is Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, who started mowing lawns at age 11 and now leads a successful franchise with 150+ locations. Mike and I discuss his journey to entrepreneurship, the pivotal moment that led to franchising, and his approach to testing content on social media.

Make sure you tune in for practical advice on scaling your business, staying persistent, and navigating the challenges and rewards of a franchise model.

About Mike Andes

Mike Andes is the founder of Augusta Lawn Care, a global franchise with 150+ locations and an annual systemwide revenue exceeding $50 million. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 11 years old by mowing lawns, Mike used his earnings to fund his education as a pre-med student, beginning college at 13. However, he left medical school at 18 to pursue his passion for business, launching Augusta Lawn Care with a mission to elevate professionalism in the lawn care industry.

In addition to growing Augusta, Mike creates educational content on YouTube and other platforms to empower home service business owners to achieve financial success. He is also the founder of Copilot CRM, a platform that streamlines operations for service businesses, processing over $1 million in daily revenue.

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I’m diving into my annual tradition of creating a vision board—a practice I’ve found to be more empowering with long-term growth than traditional resolutions. I’ll reflect on my wins and misses from last year’s board, including the goals I absolutely crushed and the areas where I fell a *little* short. Plus, I’ll share my vision for 2025 and explain how this method helps me align my goals with the person I want to become.

Tune in to discover how focusing on categories like mindset, business, resilience, and rest can keep you grounded and motivated all year long.

Check out my favorite wellness tracker, WHOOP

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My guest today is Rachel Sanders, a health and wellness expert and entrepreneur who has combined personal experience with professional expertise to help others manage stress. Rachel and I explore the intricate connection between mental health, physical wellness, and work—discussing how stress manifests in our lives, why both women and men often push through instead of addressing it, and how to build routines that truly support your well-being. 

Make sure you tune in for guidance on identifying stressors, practical insights into habit-stacking, stress reduction techniques, and strategies to prioritize your well-being.

About Rachel Sanders

Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Rootine, a health and wellness brand revolutionizing the future of supplements. Rootine combines DNA testing with a genomic algorithm to create customized vitamin subscriptions tailored to each member’s specific needs, be it performance, stress-reduction, or everyday health.

Rachel is also host of the Smart Health podcast, a Venture Partner at 2048 Ventures, angel investor, and has been featured across Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and more. She has over 10 years' experience at the intersection of health and technology having started her career in investment banking focused on healthcare with additional experience in digital health product and strategy. Rachel received a BS from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Today I’m encouraging you to shift your mindset, craft an effective vision for your future, and let go of preconceived notions—no matter how many times it takes. Whether it’s lifting heavy weights or chasing bold dreams, the key is stepping into the identity of the person you aspire to be.

Tune in to discover how moving beyond incremental improvement and adopting an abundance mindset can help you set goals not for who you are now, but for who you want to become. Apply this perspective to your life or work and watch the transformations unfold!

📚 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest – https://www.amazon.com/Essays-That-Will-Change-Think/dp/1945796065 

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My guest is Dave Hersh, founder and CEO of In Tandem, a nonprofit on a mission to elevate youth voices in technology. Dave shares what it’s really like to take big risks, how to juggle responsibilities with a team, and learning to navigate the unexpected during a launch. We also talk about how he’s built a culture of intellectual humility—something that’s made his team passionate, collaborative, and downright unstoppable.

Tune in for honest insights and practical tips on building a team and leading with humility.

About Dave Hersh

Dave Hersh is the CEO of In Tandem, where he leads efforts to foster collaboration between youth and organizations to drive meaningful change. Previously, he served as CEO of Character Lab, advancing research to help kids thrive, and spent nearly five years building education agencies’ capacity for systematic improvement. With a background as a CFO, attorney, and math teacher, Dave combines diverse experience with a passion for helping people and organizations grow. Outside work, he’s an endurance athlete who has completed Ironman triathlons, marathons, and open water swims.

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As schedules fill up, deadlines loom, and the holidays creep up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Taking a step back to appreciate how far you’ve come can make all the difference. 

Tune in for tips on shifting your mindset, appreciating rapid growth for the amazing “problem” that it is, and staying focused during the busiest seasons.

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My guest is Zuhairah Scott Washington, an awarded technology executive, public board member, angel investor and consultant. She shares her journey of learning to pause and appreciate her accomplishments, a practice many high achievers struggle with. We also discuss the importance of diverse professional networks, ways to overcome groupthink in organizations, and the balance between career and motherhood.

Tune in for powerful perspectives on creating an inclusive workplace, balancing priorities, and building a life in alignment with your values.

About Zuhairah Scott Washington

Zuhairah Scott Washington is a distinguished Senior Technology Executive, Public Company Board Director, and Angel Investor, known for her exceptional leadership and transformative impact on businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 giants such as Expedia Group and Uber. With over 15 years of expertise in driving hyper scalability across complex B2B and B2C environments, she has adeptly navigated digital transformations and business model disruptions across diverse sectors including consumer, hospitality, travel, real estate, retail, fintech, transportation, logistics, and e-commerce marketplaces.

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We talk about why Q4 is not the time to slow down, especially with so many businesses making their budget decisions for next year. I’ll share strategies for maximizing your limited time, from networking effectively at conferences to staying top of mind with your contacts as they wrap up their year.

Make sure you tune in for actionable tips on using social media for smart outreach, creative ways to upsell clients, and how a little effort now can set you up for success in 2025.

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While it may seem straightforward, being present can look different from one day to the next. We discuss the nuances of sitting in that grit and allowing ourselves the grace to overcome obstacles.

Make sure you tune in for an honest discussion about the “fake it till you make it” mindset and how it can sometimes help us navigate mental, physical, and emotional hurdles.

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My guest today is Mark Cox, author of Learn to Love Selling. Mark and I discuss why everyone needs to learn how to sell, regardless of their role, as well as his playbook for leading a successful sales team and being successful in sales yourself. We also talk about how sales and marketing can work better together and dive into imposter syndrome.

Make sure you tune in for tips on leading teams, collaborating across departments, and overcoming self-doubt.

Check out Mark’s book, Learn to Love Selling: The Universal B2B Sales Playbook 👉  https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Love-Selling-Universal-Playbook/dp/1068856513 

About Mark Cox

Mark Cox is a leading B2B sales coach with over two decades of experience, known for driving significant sales growth, including a billion-dollar deal with a top-10 U.S. bank. He founded In the Funnel (ITF) Sales Coaching, helping hundreds of companies achieve double-digit sales growth through his proprietary Sales Playbook. Named a top sales consultant by Selling Power Magazine, Mark's training is accredited by the Canadian Professional Sales Association. He also hosts The Selling Well podcast, sharing insights on sales, leadership, and personal development. Outside of work, Mark enjoys hockey, drumming, and fitness.

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In this episode, I share some practical strategies that you can use to make optimism a daily habit. Tune in to learn how.

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• Podcast: Episode 181. Yes, you CAN change your life & follow your dreams w/ Ike Wynter

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Unfortunately, many of us can get into bad sales and marketing habits—making it all about us and our companies instead of thinking about the buyer, or getting very pushy during the sales process. 

Fortunately, there are better ways to win business. Tune in for sales and marketing best practices.

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I’ve always been a big believer that what you put into the world is what you get, for better or for worse. I’ve seen this play out countless times with business opportunities and with client and employee relationships. 

Tune in for a short and sweet list of things that you will never regret when it comes to treating others with kindness and respect. 

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• Podcast: How you treat people
• Podcast: Integrity is everything
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My guests today are Gunjan and John, a power couple who built a thriving business together. Gunjan, John, and I discuss how they balance their roles, handle the inevitable disagreements, and navigate the challenges of running an international company as a married couple.

Make sure you tune in for tips on setting boundaries, managing conflicts, and finding the right balance between business and love.

About Gunjan & Jon

Gunjan and Jon Bradshaw are a Utah-based power couple behind Codebase, a company that connects American businesses with top-tier Indian developers. Jon is a serial entrepreneur with experience in technology and venture capitalism, while Gunjan provides expertise in marketing, PR and media. 

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I recently read Greg McKeown’s book, Effortless, and I sped through it because I really needed to hear his lessons. We’ll talk about shifting from "Why is this so hard?" to "What if this could be easy?" and why rest isn’t actually for the lazy. Spoiler: sometimes the simplest solution is actually the right one.

Tune in for some real talk on ditching the “work hard, crash hard” mentality. We’ve got tips on how to reframe your productivity game and stop making life harder than it needs to be.

📚 Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown – https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/ 

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This week, I’m joined again by Jenny Weeden, my business partner and President at Accelity. We discuss how we’ve made personal and cultural changes in the business to promote greater feedback, develop management styles, create a safe workplace, and cultivate the team that fits the direction we want to take the company in. 

Tune in to learn how we went from dreading anonymous employee feedback to dying to read it—and what it meant for our team. 

About Jenny Weeden

Jenny Weeden is President and Partner at Accelity, a marketing agency focused on growing scaling businesses. She understands startups and scaling companies, having been a first-time small business entrepreneur as a co-founder of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, a week dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering women professionals in the Milwaukee area.

In her free time, Jenny loves volunteering at Kinship Community Food Center and, as a proud UW-Madison alumni, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers.

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• Podcast: Elevate your company culture with an internal Net Promoter Score
• Podcast: Co-leading a business while staying in sync w/ Jenny Weeden
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A Net Promoter Score, or NPS, is a common tool for measuring customer experience. It asks customers to rate how likely they are to recommend a brand to a friend on a scale of 1 to 10. 

We applied the same concept at my marketing agency, Accelity, to gauge employee sentiment. In this episode, I cover why you need to ask what employees think at work and the tough but important lessons we’ve learned from four years of surveys. 

Tune in to learn how to run an internal NPS for your organization!

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• Podcast: Bad leadership habits
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My guest today is Jenny Weeden, President of Accelity and former pod guest. Jenny and I discuss the origin stories of our journeys with Accelity, the personal and professional growth we’ve experienced together, and how to navigate and find comfort in deeply intertwined working relationships. We also dive into the challenges of adjusting to our new co-owner relationship and celebrate this exciting milestone.

Tune in for insights on managing personal and professional boundaries, tips on evolving your career within a company, and advice on overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.

About Jenny Weeden

Jenny Weeden is President and Partner at Accelity, a marketing agency focused on growing scaling businesses. She understands startups and scaling companies, having been a first-time small business entrepreneur as a co-founder of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, a week dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering women professionals in the Milwaukee area.

In her free time, Jenny loves volunteering at Kinship Community Food Center and, as a proud UW-Madison alumni, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers.

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In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I dig into a recent example of how my good intentions were perceived, and why the perception of others matters. I’ve noticed this becoming increasingly important in my professional life—especially as a leader.

Listen in until the very end for a few tips to make sure our intentions and the reception of our words and actions are aligned!

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• Podcast: Other people’s reactions
• Blog: Sometimes protecting is a disservice

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My guest today is Alex Chompff, an entrepreneur and investor whose ventures include a fund for underrepresented founders, namely women and entrepreneurs of color. Alex and I discuss why these communities are typically passed over for investment, why investors are making mistakes when they do this, and how other founders can get in front of investors like him. 

Make sure you tune in for an inspiring story about one of the founders he works with (Shark Tank fans will love it), plus Alex’s advice on getting your business in front of angel investors.

About Alex Chompff

Alex is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Evolution Ventures and Lead General Partner of MinervaFund, an active early stage venture capital firm investing in women and traditionally underrepresented founders.

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• Podcast: Bootstrapping

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In this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to think through the way you think, the way you act, your habits and how you can work for yourself instead of against yourself.

Stay tuned for 7 tips that will help you stop self-sabotaging and get back to being your best self!

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Bri and I cover a range of thought-provoking topics including how to stop overworking and underliving, how women can use entrepreneurship to close the pay gap, and how companies can build an entrepreneurial environment where people feel respected and treated like humans (what an idea!). 

Bri has so much energy and she’s really going to captivate you with this interview!

About Bri Seeley

With over 17 years of entrepreneurial prowess, TEDx Speaker, and multi-award-winning businesswoman Bri Seeley is your go-to source for defying norms and achieving audacious goals without sacrificing yourself. From launching her eponymous fashion label, gracing red carpets, to winning prestigious awards, Bri's journey embodies resilience and transformation. Now, as a sought-after coach, speaker, and best-selling author, she empowers ambitious female entrepreneurs worldwide to design their own success stories. Featured in Good Morning America, Forbes, and more, Bri is the epitome of unstoppable.

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