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In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode, trauma-informed business coach Natasha Golinsky shares her raw, unfiltered story of surviving stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer. Her mammogram came back negative even though she had a lump you could see and feel. Dense breast tissue hid it, so she had to push hard to get the ultrasound and biopsy that found the cancer. That matters because false-negative mammograms are more common than most women realize, and self-advocacy can be the difference between catching cancer early and missing it. It also matters for women running businesses, because a health crisis changes how you work, who you trust, and what you let go of. Natasha is the right person to talk to about this. She lived through it while running a web development agency for over a decade. She’s now a somatic business coach who helps female founders feel safe taking up space. Kandas Rodarte, a metastatic breast cancer thriver herself, joins her for a conversation that’s honest about the physical realities of treatment and just as honest about the freedom that comes after. In this episode How false-negative mammograms happen with dense breast tissue (Type C and D), and why pushing for an ultrasound and biopsy can save your lifeThe physical realities of chemotherapy, surgical reconstruction, capsular contracture, and medical menopauseThe “eat the cheesecake” mindset, which means letting go of perfectionist health rules and post-cancer guilt in favor of choosing joyHow a diagnosis pushed Natasha to hire a #2 to run her agency, and how she now helps women feel safe being visibleAbout Natasha Golinsky Natasha Golinsky is a trauma-informed somatic business coach, female founder, and host of the Never Launch on a Friday podcast. She spent over a decade running a web development agency. Today she helps female entrepreneurs heal the internal blocks that keep them from showing up, being visible, and taking up space in their businesses. Connect with Natasha: LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashagolinsky/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/neverlaunchonafriday/ (@NeverLaunchOnAFriday)Resources and links mentioned “15 Ways My Life Is Better Since Having Cancer,” a LinkedIn post by Natasha Golinsky: https://lnkd.in/p/eEEX89fp Creator Co-Lab Mixer, co-hosted by Kandas Rodarte and Amy Stone. Register free at https://kandasrodarte.com/mixerHerceptin research funded by Revlon:  https://www.curetoday.com/view/web-exclusive-qanda-with-dr-dennis-slamon Podcast theme music by Rev Brock and Soul LilyChapters:0:00 – Welcome Natasha Golinsky 3:13 – Natasha’s Diagnosis & Treatment Choices 11:41 – Breast Density, Types & Shared Journeys 20:05 – Life, Relationships & Perspective After Cancer 27:37 – Reconstruction & Recovery Realities 35:29 – Helping Women Take Up Space & Overcome Fear 42:25 – Web Strategy & AI with Natasha Golinsky 46:09 – Moments of Gratitude & Closing Credits Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Integrative medicine is not a cure for cancer, and Dr. Leah Sherman is the first to say so. I sat down with her to talk about what integrative cancer care really looks like, from acupuncture and physical therapy to mind-body support, and why so much of her job as a naturopathic oncology doctor came down to listening. This matters whether you’re in treatment right now, caring for someone who is, or running a business through a hard season. Good support doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. Sometimes it’s a patient who needs an hour to be heard, and sometimes it’s a cheap peppermint inhaler for nausea. Leah shows what it looks like to meet people where they are instead of handing everyone the same plan. She’s the right person to guide this conversation. Leah is board-certified in naturopathic oncology and worked in integrative cancer centers in Indiana and Arizona before she was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer herself in 2014. That means she has seen chemo from both sides of the infusion chair. Today she hosts The Cancer Pod and runs it on her own. Fair warning, we compare notes on Abraxane side effects. In this episode, we talk about: What integrative medicine is, and why it supports treatment instead of replacing itLow-cost ways to ease side effects, plus a Girl Scout troop idea I can’t stop thinking aboutHow a naturopathic doctor’s scope of practice changes from state to stateLeaving the cancer center and becoming a solopreneur almost by accidentWhy you need an LLC and an EIN even when your business barely breaks evenSelf-promotion, time blocking and boundaries when your calendar belongs to your healthLeah’s dream of a free Cancer Social Club, and why I think franchising could make it happenLeah’s moment of gratitude goes to her biggest fan at home, and it’s a sweet one. Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Please talk with your own care team before you change anything about your treatment. Find Leah at https//thecancerpod.com, and on Instagram, Threads and YouTube under @TheCancerPod.   Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so every episode of Gratitude Geek this month honors thrivers who are living their legacy with cancer. This week, Kandas talks with Dr. Jess Bunin, a three-time cancer survivor, West Point graduate, retired Army colonel and physician trained in both psychiatry and internal medicine. Jess shares her cancer story, from thyroid cancer in medical school to Hodgkin's disease to a breast cancer that only showed up on an MRI. She also talks about pushing for the surgery she wanted when she didn't feel listened to, and how one night in the ER gave her an answer to "why me." Along the way, Kandas and Jess get honest about mental health after cancer, why women still get dismissed in healthcare, and how Jess wrote and published a leadership book in a matter of months. They also talk about how self-compassion and boundaries make room for gratitude, especially when you aren't feeling grateful at all. What you'll hear Why high-risk women may need an MRI, since Jess's tumor never showed up on a mammogram or ultrasoundHow Jess chose a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction, and what it took to get her care team to hear herWhy you should talk with doctors and with women who've been through it, and keep a running list of questionsThe study showing doctors interrupt patients in as little as 11 secondsHow a conversation with a frightened patient turned Jess's "why me" into purposeWhy PTSD, depression and anger deserve a place in cancer careHow Jess went from retired colonel to author, speaker and business ownerWhy gratitude is hard to practice without self-compassion and boundariesAbout Jess Bunin, MDJess is a three-time cancer survivor, a West Point graduate and a retired Army colonel with 23 years of service. She is the author of Self-Awareness and Trust, Leading Healthcare Teams from the Inside Out, published in August. Jess lives with her wife and their pit bulls, whom she calls her children. Resources from this episode Self-Awareness and Trust by Jess Bunin, MD:  https://amzn.to/3W6zj2d Jess's free self-awareness worksheet:  https://lead.jessbuninmd.com/ In Shock by Rana Awdish: https://amzn.to/4zhMwnt Aftershock by Rana Awdish:  https://amzn.to/4z6q4gW Connect with Jess:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bunin/ → Full show notes + links:  https://kandasrodarte.com/344  Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does your business feel like a giant boulder you're pushing uphill, with distractions and responsibilities weighing you down? In this episode of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte distills insights from 11 incredible women who shared their perspectives on momentum in business. As we explore five key lessons, you’ll discover how to gain traction without sacrificing your well-being or getting overwhelmed by the daily grind. What you’ll learn in this episode: Getting Started: Understand the importance of that initial push to get your business moving and how momentum builds over time.Protecting Your Focus: Learn how to minimize distractions and say no to opportunities that don’t align with your North Star.Keeping Going When It's Quiet: Discover strategies for maintaining momentum even when you’re not seeing immediate feedback or results.Deciding What You're Moving Toward: Reflect on your purpose and ensure your actions align with your true ambitions.Building Support Into the Business: Explore how to create systems and support structures that free you up for creativity and growth.This episode is a deep dive into the multifaceted nature of momentum, illustrating that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you’re looking for courage, focus, or a better system, these lessons are designed to help you find what resonates with you. Grab your notebook and get ready to take action! Choose just one idea from today’s discussion and implement the smallest version of it this week. 👉 Full show notes + links:  https://kandasrodarte.com/343 🍅 Join our supportive co-working sessions for women creators:  https://kandasrodarte.com/coworking Chapters:00:00 Understanding Business Momentum: The Challenge of Getting Started and Pushing Forward04:36 Doing It Scared and Protecting Focus: Key Strategies for Maintaining Business Momentum09:24 Keeping Momentum Alive During Quiet Periods and the Power of Consistent Feedback12:23 Building Momentum Through Practice and Consistency: Lessons from a Cellist and a Blogger15:08 Directing Your Movement: Aligning Business Growth with Purpose and Personal Desires17:30 Pivoting with Joyful Ambition: Frameworks for Navigating Change and Embracing Abundance19:51 The Flywheel Effect: How Momentum Creates Creativity, Peace, and Financial Growth21:51 Building Support Systems: Automating Business Processes for Scalability and Personal Freedom24:45 Rethinking Momentum: Embracing Varied Definitions and Gratitude for Sustainable Business Success27:16 Your Assignment: Implementing One Small Idea to Foster Business Momentum This Week Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can narrowing your niche actually give you more freedom, greater reach, and faster momentum? In Episode 342 of Gratitude Geek — the 12th interview in the Momentum Series — host Kandas Rodarte sits down with vision board leadership coach, author, and artist Janet Tanguay (The Hammock Way of Life, LLC). Janet shares how making a specific shift toward corporate vision boarding unlocked massive business growth, proving that narrowing your target market expands your opportunities.  We also dive into the philosophy behind "The Hammock Way of Life," discussing how to protect your energy, keep your eyes on your "North Star," and set strategic "no" boundaries so you can build a successful business on your own terms. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Niching Advantage: Why focusing on a hyper-specific niche creates momentum rather than limiting your reach.Inclusive Vision Boarding: Creative techniques like 3D cake boxes for privacy and adapting workshops for neurodivergent thinkers and those with aphantasia.The Gratitude Loop: How celebrating small financial wins elevates your energy and attracts further abundance.Protecting Your North Star: The power of setting firm boundaries and saying "no" to misaligned opportunities.Outside-the-Box Exposure: How Janet used converted vintage cigarette vending machines (Art-o-mat) to gain global visibility for her artwork.Exclusive Freebie: How to claim a free ticket to Janet's virtual vision board or Energize Your Vision sessions.Connect with Janet Tanguay Website: ⁠⁠https://hammockwayoflife.com⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://⁠linkedin.com/in/jazzyjan⁠⁠Book (The Hammock Way of Life): ⁠https://amzn.to/4dKpjBK⁠ (affiliate link)Show Notes & Resources Full Show Notes + Links: ⁠⁠https://kandasrodarte.com/342⁠⁠Art-o-mat Vending Machines: ⁠⁠https://https://www.artomat.org/⁠Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: ⁠https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe⁠ Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: ⁠https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Business momentum can feel confusing when you are rebuilding after burnout, a health challenge, family changes, or a season that asked too much of you. In this episode, Kandas Rodarte talks with Scarlett Stanhope, founder of The Biz Hippie, about moving from high-achieving corporate burnout into a more values-aligned approach to entrepreneurship. Together, they explore what business momentum can look like when you stop measuring progress only by speed and start paying attention to capacity, support, gratitude, and the small choices that make a business sustainable. For Gen X women solopreneurs, this is a conversation about building forward without returning to the pressure that wore you down. What this episode covers: → Why a slow or “flat” start does not always mean your business efforts are failing, including Scarlett’s penny-doubling analogy for understanding gradual growth. → How to tell the difference between a small pivot and a deeper change in direction when your current business model no longer fits your life or values. → What it can look like to move beyond the Lone Wolf mindset and accept mentorship, community, and support while rebuilding. → How gratitude can help you stay steady through the natural highs and lows of business, without pretending difficult seasons are easy. → Scarlett’s perspective on time, energy, and money as resources to use more intentionally when making business decisions. Who this is for: Gen X women solopreneurs, coaches, consultants, and creatives who are rebuilding after health, family, or burnout challenges. If you want marketing and business growth that fit your real life—not more pressure to perform—this episode offers a grounded place to begin. Build momentum at a pace your real life can support. About the host: Kandas Rodarte is the host of Gratitude Geek and creator of the Gratitude Geek Lab. She helps Gen X women solopreneurs build resilient businesses through practical, experiment-driven growth and marketing without bro hustle. Her work makes room for the realities of health, energy, time, and life while helping women create businesses that fit. 👇 Explore Episode 341 https://kandasrodarte.com/341 More ways to continue the conversation: – Guest website: https://thebizhippie.com/ – Money Mindset Quiz: https://thebizhippie.com/quiz Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Momentum Series 02:15 Meet Scarlett Stanhope 07:40 Corporate burnout and change 13:10 Understanding business momentum 18:55 Pivoting and the slingshot effect 24:30 Gratitude through business highs and lows 30:15 The penny-doubling growth analogy 36:40 Time, energy, and money 41:50 Gratitude moment and wrap-up #GratitudeGeek #GenXWomenSolopreneurs #WomenInBusiness #MomentumSeries #MoneyMindset #AntiHustle Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you waiting to feel "ready" before launching that next offer, raising your prices, or making a major pivot in your business? As Gen X women solopreneurs, we often fall into the trap of over-preparing out of fear, managing endless responsibilities in isolation, and letting unspoken expectations quietly stall our progress. In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, leadership coach Crystal Bell shares how to shatter this paralysis by mastering the art of "starting scared" and shifting from a clenched scarcity mindset into open, relationship-driven collaboration. By treating gratitude not as a passive cliché, but as an active, strategic "appreciation practice," you’ll discover how to get out of your head, put yourself back on your own business maintenance checklist, and build unstoppable momentum through small, courageous daily choices. If you are ready to stop playing small and start driving real business growth through authentic connection, this conversation is your ultimate roadmap. You will hear: Confidence Follows Action (Start Scared): Readiness and confidence do not arrive before you begin a new project; they are built after you take action. Stop waiting to feel fully prepared, and instead build your "starting muscle" by embracing the unknown and taking the first step anyway."Unclench" to Embrace Abundance and Collaboration: Operating from a scarcity, fear-driven mindset blocks your ability to receive new opportunities. By physically and mentally "unclenching," you release tension, shift to an appreciation practice, and open the door to expansive business collaborations.Speak Your Expectations Out Loud: An expectation that you do not actively share is merely a silent thought. To land top-tier podcast guests, secure raises, or establish boundaries in business and life, you must advocate for yourself and explicitly ask for what you want.Put Yourself on the Business Maintenance Checklist: You cannot run your business on an empty tank. Just like a car needs oil changes and fuel, or a vacuum cleaner needs its bag emptied, solopreneurs must actively maintain their own energy, mental health, and physical well-being to avoid sudden burnout.Beat the "Stuckness" Cycle in Two Practical Steps: Losing momentum is a normal, cyclical part of the entrepreneur journey. When you hit a rut, first give yourself a "permission slip" to slow down and rest without self-shame. Second, write down everything to declutter your brain, isolate the single task you have been avoiding, and commit to just one small action to trigger a dopamine reset.Resources & Links Mentioned Allan Dib Interview: https://kandasrodarte.com/250Nikki the Death Doula Interview: https://kandasrodarte.com/271Creator Collab Mixers for Women: https://kandasrodarte.com/mixerCrystal Bell is a Michigan-based leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Clarity with Crystal, where she helps female entrepreneurs build momentum through small-group coaching circles called Clarity Collectives. Her own career journey is defined by significant pivots, having transitioned from her original training as a music teacher to becoming a software executive, a yoga studio owner, and an executive coach. Connect with Crystal Bell: Website: https://Clarity-With-Crystal.comLinkedIn: https://Linkedin.com/in/clarity-with-crystal  Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does business growth have to cost you your peace? Business mentor Bianca B. King joins Kandas Rodarte on Gratitude Geek to talk about sustainable business growth for women solopreneurs, client boundaries, burnout, business pivots, and the idea of measuring joy as a KPI. Bianca shares how she moved from corporate commercial real estate into entrepreneurship, built multiple businesses, and learned that revenue is not always worth the personal cost. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to use joy as a meaningful KPI for your life and business Why peace and profit are not always opposites—and where the trade-off can go wrong How to recognize “vampire clients,” overgiving, and work that drains more than it pays What the Five As of Joyful Ambition can teach you about making a business pivot Why women business owners benefit from questioning expectations around unpaid labor and self-sacrifice Bianca also shares her free GINA app for solopreneur decision-making and the Ambition Axis, a tool to help you identify the season you are in across your life and business. If you are a Gen X woman solopreneur rebuilding after burnout, reconsidering what success means, or looking for business growth that fits your real life, join us in the Gratitude Geek Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab Resources mentioned: Bianca B. King’s GINA app: https://sky.yourgina.com Ambition Axis: https://ambitionaxis.com The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom: https://amzn.to/4yhTwjL Affiliate links help keep Gratitude Geek Podcast and Gratitude Geek Lab free for most members. Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the secret to business momentum isn't hustling harder, but shifting the direction of your energy so it finally starts coming back to you? In this episode of our Momentum Series, retired cellist turned coach Kate Kayaian shares how she walked away from a highly successful 40-year career in classical music at age 45 to build a thriving coaching business, and why curiosity is the compass you need when you have zero clarity. Kate is a retired musician, coach, speaker, author, and the musical director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra. After a global career performing on major stages and making Grammy award-winning recordings, Kate pivoted in midlife when COVID cancelled her concert calendar and gave her the space to ask what else might be possible. In this conversation, we dig into the three distinct stages of building a real business flywheel, how the people who ask you for help can reveal your true strengths, and why she believes momentum should never be allowed to hit a ceiling. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why curiosity leads to clarity, not the other way around The three stages of building real business momentum How to create visibility for yourself before organic momentum kicks in What it means when people keep asking you for something you didn't expect to offer Why Kate hopes her own "flywheel" never reaches top speed This episode is for Gen X women solopreneurs who are waiting for clarity before taking action and need permission to trust curiosity as their compass instead. Connect with Kate Kayaian: https://katekayaian.com Find the full show notes and resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/338 Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Asking for a sale, referral, review, collaboration, or introduction can feel uncomfortable—especially when you are building a business without bro hustle. In episode 337 of the Female Founder Momentum series, Kandas Rodarte talks with Andrea Waltz, co-author of Go For No, about a more human way to approach visibility and business growth: make a clear, respectful ask, let people choose, learn from the response, and do not give yourself the no before they have the chance to answer. They talk about why a “no” is information rather than a judgment of your work or worth, how to follow up without being pushy, and why momentum often comes from small, repeated actions long before the results are obvious. You’ll hear about: Reframing rejection as feedback and useful business data Making ethical asks without pressure or manipulation Why people are not numbers, even when you need consistent outreach The difference between persistence and pushing How small experiments help you improve your marketing The Nike footwear story: why several respectful “no” responses can eventually lead to a yes Building sustainable business growth when you have limited time, energy, and bandwidth This episode is for Gen X women solopreneurs, creative business owners, consultants, and community builders who want to market their work clearly, build confidence in asking, and grow a business that fits their real life. Ask clearly. Respect the answer. Keep going. Connect with Andrea Waltz and learn more about Go For No: https://www.goforno.com/ Find the full show notes and resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/337 Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Multiple income streams for women over 40: Kandas Rodarte and Renee Carbone Fleming (founder of Badass Queen; personal branding strategist; host of Unapologetically Badass Podcast) explain why diversifying revenue is about creating choice, stability, and breathing room—not doing everything at once. Hear practical mindset shifts and approachable strategies to prioritize where to start, protect your income, and leverage your personal brand as a Gen X woman solopreneur. Renee shares her “WATCH ME” philosophy for women over 40 who are rebuilding, reinventing, or ready to stop making themselves small. From growing a personal brand to creating income that aligns with your values, this is a real conversation about sustainable business growth without bro hustle. 5 Things You'll Learn: → How to build multiple income streams without creating a scattered, garage-sale business → Renee’s five “WATCH ME” principles for acting before approval and holding your vision → Why visibility does not require perfection, constant social media posting, or pretending you have it all together → How to create a personal brand that stays yours—even when companies, platforms, or income sources change → Why collaboration, relationship-building, and community matter more than copy-and-paste marketing Full show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/336 About Renee Carbone Fleming Renee Carbone Fleming is the founder and CEO of Badass Queen, a personal branding and media agency that helps women over 40 build visibility, income, and a business that fits their next chapter. She is also the host of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast. 👉 Connect with Renee Carbone Fleming: https://badassqueen.co/ About Gratitude Geek Gratitude Geek is a 2x award-winning podcast hosted by Kandas Rodarte. It offers practical business education for Gen X women solopreneurs who want to rebuild after cancer, divorce, loss, burnout, or other life disruption—using marketing without bro hustle, meaningful connection, and experiment-driven growth that fits real life. 📨 Get practical business ideas and new episode updates: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money mindset for women entrepreneurs is not just about positive thinking. In this episode, CPA and business advisor Megan Munsell joins Kandas Rodarte to talk about gratitude, intuition, pricing, and the business numbers that can guide better decisions. Megan shares why momentum is rarely a straight line, how a small price change can affect profit, and why you still have to do the work your numbers reveal. This conversation is for Gen X women solopreneurs who want a more grounded relationship with money while building a sustainable business after disruption 5 Things You'll Learn: → Why gratitude and appreciation matter when you’re making money decisions. → How to read your business numbers without spiraling into fear. → Why small pricing shifts can create meaningful profit changes. → What momentum looks like when growth is uneven, not perfectly linear. → How Megan blends accounting, advisory work, and a more intuitive approach to business strategy. Full show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/335 About Megan Munsell Megan Munsell is the founder of Abundantia Advisory, where she helps women business owners understand their money and make smarter decisions. She brings together accounting, tax strategy, and a holistic perspective shaped by her spiritual practice and years of entrepreneurial experience. 👉 Megan's Money Mindset Challenge (use coupon code GRATITUDEGEEK) : https://aligned-money-method-accelerator.circle.so/checkout/money-and-miracles-a-10-day-transformation?coupon_code=GRATITUDEGEEK About Gratitude Geek Gratitude Geek is a 2x award winning podcast hosted by Kandas Rodarte. It’s for Gen X women solopreneurs who want practical business growth, sustainable momentum, and a healthier relationship with money, marketing, and visibility. 📨 Subscribe: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Style is not just about clothes. It can shape how we feel, how we show up, and how we move through the world, especially when life has already changed us. In this conversation with Marisol Colette, we explore how fashion can support confidence, identity, and momentum in a way that feels practical and real for women building a business and a life that fit who they actually are. If you’ve ever wanted to bring more ease, authenticity, and intention into how you present yourself, this episode is for you. What this episode covers → Why style can be a powerful mindset tool, not just a wardrobe choice. → How dressing with intention supports confidence, presence, and momentum. → Why self-care can include the way you show up on camera, in meetings, and in everyday life. → How gratitude can become part of your style practice without feeling cheesy or forced. → What heart-centered, authentic dressing looks like for women in real life. → How to think about fashion as a way to align your outer expression with your inner self. Who this is for This episode is for Gen X women solopreneurs, creators, and business owners who want to show up with more confidence and less friction. It’s especially helpful if you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or trying to feel more like yourself again after life has asked a lot of you. Style is self-respect in action. About Marisol Colette Marisol Colette is a fashion therapist, personal stylist, and psychotherapist who helps people align their inner world with their outward expression. Through Sol Reflection, she supports clients with authentic style, body confidence, and practical ways to show up with more ease and intention. Learn more at Sol Reflection and follow her YouTube channel at @solreflection1. About me I’m Kandas Rodarte, host of Gratitude Geek and creator of the Gratitude Geek Lab. I help Gen X women solopreneurs build sustainable businesses with practical experiments, honest strategy, and gratitude as a business tool. I break down momentum, visibility, and growth so real women with real lives can build businesses that feel doable. 👇 Read the full show notes and bonus resources https://kandasrodarte.com/334 Part of the Momentum Series: https://kandasrodarte.com/momentum https://kandasrodarte.com/momentum-playlist Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 333 of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte talks with Amanda Sima about momentum, setbacks, protecting intellectual property, and what founders learn when business gets complicated. Amanda built a collegiate apparel company with more than 150 NCAA licenses, then faced the kind of legal and business mess that forces you to think differently about growth, support, and strategy. This conversation is part of the Momentum Series: Business Growth for Women Over 40, where we explore what momentum actually feels like, where it can take you, and what happens when growth brings both opportunity and pressure. If you’re a woman solopreneur building something real, this episode will help you think more clearly about protection, partnership, and resilience. Connect with Amanda Sima: https://brainonloan.com Continue the conversation inside Gratitude Geek Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if automation was the thing that finally gave you more time, more space, and more momentum in your business? In episode 332 of Gratitude Geek, Jenna Bannister shares how she automated 95% of her land business, what that changed for her as a mom and business owner, and why she believes momentum is really about scaling, not just working harder. We talk about business automation, gratitude, leadership, AI tools, time freedom, and the surprising emotional shift that happens when your business can keep moving without you touching every part of it. Jenna also shares why she started her automations business, what she learned from past businesses that didn’t scale, and how she’s using AI to create more capacity in both work and life. If you’re a woman business owner trying to build a business that supports your real life instead of swallowing it whole, this conversation will give you practical ideas and a fresh perspective. In this episode you'll learn: Automate the repetitive stuff first, like emails, texting, and follow-up sequences. Use AI to make automation sound like you, not a robot. Build systems so the business can keep moving when you step away. Start with one thing, then layer in more automation as you grow. Momentum can feel strange at first because less chaos can feel like “not enough” work. Resources: Show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/332 Jenna's AI workshop: https://automationsforowners.com/workshop (Use code gratitude to get the workshop free.) Continue the conversation inside Gratitude Geek Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe If you’re a woman creator looking for co-creation and collaboration opportunities in indie media, come to my free Creator Co-Lab Mixer. Register here https://kandasrodarte.com/mixer Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.