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Lesle Lane wasn't supposed to take over her family's photography business. Her brothers were the obvious choice. Commercial and industrial photography in the early 90s wasn't considered women's work — and her family wanted her shooting weddings instead. She said no. And then she spent the next 33 years proving that was the right call. Lesle is the owner of Studio 13 in Indiana, and someone in her family has been taking pictures for 95 years. In this conversation, she talks about what it actually looks like to inherit a family business without a real succession plan, survive every disruption thrown at a small business in one lifetime — recessions, a pandemic, the digital revolution, the sudden death of her longtime employee — and build something flexible enough to outlast all of it. We also get into the real cost of cheap photography (and what it means for your business when the low-bid vendor bails three weeks before the event), how she transitioned from one W-2 employee to a team of 15 specialized 1099 contractors, what woman-owned certification has — and hasn't — been able to do for her business in the current climate, and why gratitude isn't a mindset practice for Lesle. It's just the only logical response to still being here. "When you've been on your knees, there's no place to look but up." Connect with Lesle Lane:Website: https://studio13online.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/studio-thirteen Mentioned in this episode: Olan Mills Photography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olan_Mills Episode with Adam Zuckerman on Succession Planning for Solopreneurs: https://kandasrodarte.com/256 Show notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/320 Gratitude Geek is hosted by Kandas Rodarte — business education for Gen X women solopreneurs who want sustainable growth without the hustle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think your story is too boring to share? PR strategist Lauren Kwedar Cockerell has spent 23 years helping purpose-driven businesses uncover the story only they can tell — and she's here to help you do the same. In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Lauren breaks down what public relations for small business owners actually means (hint: it's not social media), how to stop leading with the surface-level answer everyone else in your industry gives, and how to build a "why now" hook that gets media and podcast hosts to pay attention. We cover: Why earned media is worth 3–10x more than a paid ad Lauren's Thread methodology for excavating your real story The one question that unlocks your most compelling pitch 5 reasons to actually send a press release How to pitch podcasts the right way — and what not to do If you're a Gen X woman solopreneur who's ready to get visible without feeling like you're bragging, this one's for you. 🎁 Lauren's free podcast pitch guide: https://www.kwedarco.com/freebies🔗 Connect with Lauren: https://www.kwedarco.com📖 The 5 Whys method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrlYkx41wEE🎧 Full show notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a woman solopreneur who's been through cancer, divorce, or a major life disruption, your body is keeping score. Chronic stress doesn't just feel bad — it rewires your gut microbiome, tanks your sleep, and quietly undermines your ability to run a business. And most of us were raised to push through it alone. Dr. Sara Love is a licensed naturopathic physician in Oregon with 16 years of practice. She's also the founder of Lichen & Leaf, a small-batch herbal tea company she built specifically because her patients were too stressed to take a break — so she gave them something worth stopping for. In this conversation, Dr. Sara breaks down the stress-gut connection most doctors never talk about, why women solopreneurs are carrying so much of this physically and not just emotionally, and what you can actually do about it without spending money or overhauling your life. She shares her three non-negotiables for stress management: getting outside for 30 minutes a day, building a real sleep routine, and taking actual breaks — scheduled ones, on your calendar, with no screens. We also talk about the Pomodoro method, the ritual of a proper tea break, and why accepting help is a health strategy, not a character flaw. Topics covered in this episode include chronic stress and gut health, stress management for women solopreneurs, naturopathic medicine and lifestyle strategies, sleep hygiene for women over 40, time in nature as medicine, burnout prevention for solopreneurs, and building community after a life crisis. Connect with Dr. Sara Love: 🔗 Website: https://lichenandleaf.com 🔗 Use code GRATITUDE25 for 25% off your order Also Mentioned: 🔗Radical Remission by Kelly Turner, PhD: https://amzn.to/3OkFso8 (affiliate link) 🔗Pomodoro Co-Working on Mondays inside Gratitude Geek Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab Continue the conversation at https://kandasrodarte.com/318 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re feeling stressed and scattered in your business, but gratitude feels too woo to help. In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Heather Vickery and Kandas Rodarte break down how gratitude builds real clarity and ease—not just forced positivity—for Gen X women solopreneurs. Heather, a transformation coach who’s used gratitude through major life transitions, shows how it fits into business as a practical tool, backed by positive psychology and neuroscience. You’ll learn: How gratitude shifts stress into problem-solving perspective Why specific, honest gratitude beats vague “thankfulness” Simple habit stacking to make gratitude doable in real life How speaking gratitude out loud amplifies the effect If you’re a Gen X woman solopreneur wanting gratitude as a business strategy, this is your starting point. Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and Heather's story03:15 – Gratitude as a business tool07:40 – Science of gratitude and mindset shifts12:10 – Practical exercises and habit stacking18:55 – EFT tapping and emotional tools24:30 – Implementing gratitude daily30:05 – Final takeaways Links & resourcesFull show notes and resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/317Heather's gratitude journals: https://amzn.to/4v1y7du (affiliate) Stay connectedListen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gratitudegeekJoin the Gratitude Geek Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/labConnect with Kandas on Threads: https://threads.com/gratitudegeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about starting a podcast? Before you buy the mic and set up the hosting account, you need to hear this conversation. Julie Marty-Pearson has been in podcasting for nearly five years. She helps people launch shows, coaches podcast guests, and hosts three podcasts herself. She also tells people no when a podcast isn't right for them yet. That kind of honesty is exactly why this conversation matters. In this episode, we get into the real reasons people want to start podcasts, why most of them aren't ready, and what to do instead. We talk about the actual costs of launching in 2026 versus what it cost back when I started in 2014. We dig into the power of being a strategic podcast guest, how collaboration is changing the game, and why guesting might be all you ever need to move the needle in your business. We also go there on what it's like to be a woman putting her voice out in the world, dealing with trolls, bad reviews, and the freedom that comes from running out of Fs to give. If you have been on the fence about podcasting, this episode will help you get clear. Connect with Julie Marty-Pearson: Website: juliemartypearson.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/gratitudegeek PodMatch: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch (affiliate link) Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google.com Cap Show: https://www.capshow.io HoneyBook: https://kandasrodarte.com/honeybook (affiliate link) Subscribe and Listen: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gratitude-geek/id820738086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dh0T1PbwsWXxfmNWZPy8?si=2303ea26860c436e Website: https://kandasrodarte.com Connect with Kandas: Weekly Email: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe Instagram: https://instagram.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gratitudegeek Support the Show: If this podcast has brought you value, consider contributing to keep Gratitude Geek going strong. https://kandasrodarte.com/support Work with Kandas: Are you a woman solopreneur over 40 who has been through something hard like cancer, divorce, or loss? Kandas helps women rebuild their businesses with strategy, systems, and gratitude as a real business tool. https://kandasrodarte.com/start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most women don't find out what breast cancer support resources are available until they're already in crisis. In this episode, Kandas sits down with Gretchen Awad, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio and Detroit, for an honest conversation about what Komen actually does on the ground — and how to access it. Full show notes + resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/315 Gretchen walks through Komen's four pillars — advocacy, research, financial assistance, and community education — and explains how to get help regardless of your zip code or financial situation. She's joined by Dr. Michelle D. Clark, a breast cancer survivor and board member for Susan G. Komen Detroit, whose own story brings the human side of everything Komen exists to do. Because this is Gratitude Geek, we also dig into something the medical community rarely talks about — how gratitude functions as a survival tool when your world has been turned upside down. This episode is part of Podcasthon, an international movement where podcasters around the globe spotlight their charity of choice during the same week. Resources mentioned: https://komen.org https://cancer.org https://podcasthon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your broken money story is robbing you blind — and most women solopreneurs don't even know it's happening. In this episode, Bill Cates, author of The Hidden Heist, helps you understand why your money mindset is the real thing holding your business back, not your strategy, not your marketing, and not the economy. Bill has spent 34 years helping financial professionals grow through referrals and has built and sold multiple businesses himself. He knows both sides of financial success and financial struggle, and he brings that hard-won experience directly to this conversation. Together we dig into why so many women over 40 undercharge, undervalue themselves, and wait to feel "ready" before they take profit or show generosity. Bill walks through how your earliest money beliefs are still running the show today, how to start rewriting that story, and why gratitude and generosity are actually wealth-building tools, not just feel-good habits. If your relationship with money needs therapy, this episode is a great place to start. Full show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/314 Chapters: 0:00 - Breaking the money mindset holding women entrepreneurs back 1:45 - Bill's background: building, selling, and surviving bad partnerships 8:30 - Your broken money story and where financial beliefs come from 16:00 - Why women solopreneurs undercharge and undervalue themselves 22:30 - The wealth mindset shift: generosity and profit start NOW 28:00 - Borrowed trust, referrals, and rebuilding after a major life disruption 34:15 - Radical relevance: getting clear on your who to fix your money blocks 40:30 - Bill's moment of gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of doing everything yourself in your business? Airline founder Ral West shares how she escaped operator overwhelm to build systems, delegate, and sell her company to Alaska Airlines—practical steps even solopreneurs can take today.​ Perfect for Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding after cancer, divorce, loss, or burnout. Learn non-hustle ways to automate, focus on profit over revenue, and weave gratitude into growth. In this episode: Ral's journey from exhaustion to business sale Operator vs. owner: Lead the orchestra, don't play every instrument Simple systems and AI automation for limited bandwidth Living in the "gain, not the gap" with gratitude Building a solopreneur "team" (VA, bookkeeper, mentors) Ral’s BOSS Mastermind: https://ralwest.com Join Gratitude Geek Lab for experiment-driven growth that fits real life. Links at kandasrodarte.com/313 Chapters:0:00 Intro1:45 Ral's Story6:30 Airline Secrets10:15 Gratitude & Gain13:45 Solopreneur Shift17:30 Operator vs Owner21:15 Build Systems26:45 Profit Focus30:00 AI Leverage34:30 Ral's Mastermind38:15 Gratitude Moment40:00 Outro Gratitude Geek: Business for Gen X women solopreneurs, gratitude-first. Hosted by Kandas Rodarte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling the weight of digital overload? Kelsey Green joins Gratitude Geek to break down digital minimalism and practical technology boundaries that help Gen X women solopreneurs reclaim focus and mental health without ditching tech entirely.​ Kelsey shares her journey from tech burnout—thinking she had ADHD—to liberation through Cal Newport-inspired principles: Does your tech serve your values, or are you serving it? Learn to scale back social media, use analog tools like paper planners, create physical phone boundaries, and prioritize high-quality hobbies over endless scrolling.​ Perfect for women rebuilding businesses after cancer, divorce, or burnout who want sustainable growth that fits real life. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Kandas's Digital Overload Experience00:42 Kelsey Green's Journey to Digital Minimalism02:06 ADHD vs Digital Overload: Is There a Connection?03:09 What Is Digital Minimalism? Core Principles and Resources04:36 Scaling Back Social Media and Finding Liberation07:06 Boundaries for Business and Online Presence08:40 The Impact of Digital on Social Skills and Community10:40 The Problem of Digital Persona vs Reality12:34 Practical Tips for Digital Boundaries and Notifications15:48 Creating Physical Boundaries for Phone Use17:04 The Shift from Desk Phones to Smartphones19:17 Using Analog Tools and Paper Planning23:55 Reclaiming Time: High-Quality Hobbies and Projects26:16 The Value of Boredom and Embodied Experiences28:11 The Art of Conversation and Face-to-Face Interaction32:13 Self-Accountability and Digital Boundaries35:16 Sharing Personal Stories and Boundaries in Content39:32 Balancing Vulnerability and Privacy Online41:51 Content Creation vs Consumption: Finding Balance44:59 The Power of Creating Over Consuming46:51 Learning from Beginners and Embracing Imperfection48:49 Building Connection Through Small Talk49:47 Practicing Curiosity and Asking Questions50:41 Gratitude as a Business Strategy52:08 Daily Gratitude Practice and Living with Intention Guest: Kelsey GreenFull Snow Notes + Links: https://kandasrodarte.com/312​ Join the Gratitude Geek Lab for experiment-driven solopreneur growth: kandasrodarte.com/lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been earning a great income in a career that secretly drains your soul? In this episode, career coach Rachel Spekman helps Gen X women solopreneurs transition from miserable high-paying jobs to soul-aligned work using gratitude and authenticity. Full Show Notes + Links: https://kandasrodarte.com/311 In This Episode: • Reflect on what actually worked in past careers • Experiment with career changes without overcommitting • Simplify priorities and overcome imposter syndrome • Trust your experience for soul-aligned solopreneur work Rachel shares insights from 15 years in marketing, 10 years helping startup founders, and 5 years as a therapist. She discusses navigating career transitions, building an advisory board for solopreneurs, and using gratitude as a business strategy. KEY TOPICS: Soul-aligned career transitions for women over 40 Managing reputation and fear of judgment when changing careers Authenticity in marketing strategies Lessons from venture capitalism for Gen X entrepreneurs Creating an advisory board for your solopreneur journey Finding your values and green zones Overcoming isolation and building community CONNECT WITH RACHEL SPEKMAN: Website: https://www.rachelspekman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspekman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMoreCoach CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Career that looks good but feels wrong 02:18 - Weaving gratitude into business strategy 04:39 - Understanding soul alignment in career choices 07:13 - Role of confidence in career transitions 09:37 - Navigating imposter syndrome for women over 40 12:23 - Experimentation and incremental career changes 14:32 - Authenticity in marketing strategies 16:45 - Lessons from venture capitalism for Gen X women 19:37 - Creating an advisory board for solopreneurs 21:50 - Finding your values and green zones 24:01 - Importance of connection and community --- ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK: Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs building genuine, lasting connections with clients, colleagues, and community. Host Kandas Rodarte believes gratitude is a business strategy that transforms how we show up in our work and lives. Each week, Kandas interviews successful entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners who share practical strategies for growing sustainable businesses after 40—especially for women rebuilding after life disruptions like cancer, divorce, or loss. Subscribe & Listen: https://gratitudegeek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can a vintage reseller build real financial freedom after 40? In episode 310 of Gratitude Geek with Kandas Rodarte, Etsy seller and storyteller Kira Hartley Klinger shares how she turned a vintage fabric side hustle into a six‑figure business growth story for Gen X women entrepreneurs. You’ll hear practical business ideas for women over 40, from smarter shipping and sales tax systems to using gratitude in business and storytelling to attract loyal customers without bro‑style hustle. Show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/310 Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Kira's Journey01:00 Accidental Entrepreneur: The Start of an Etsy Business04:25 Navigating Shipping Challenges09:03 Turning Hobbies into Businesses11:08 Learning from Mistakes in Business14:25 The Freedom of Being Debt-Free15:56 Financing and Business Models18:15 The Interconnectedness of Business Ventures23:17 Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship After 4028:07 The Art of Storytelling in Business35:40 Teaching and Sharing Knowledge Through Craft Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who've faced major life challenges like cancer, divorce, or loss—and are rebuilding their businesses and lives with strategy, systems, and gratitude as a powerful business tool. Host Kandas Rodarte, a metastatic breast cancer thriver, rejects bro‑marketing by offering practical ways to use gratitude as a business strategy. Join the Gratitude Geek Lab for monthly experiment‑driven sessions where Gen X women solopreneurs test simple strategies, get gentle accountability, and build sustainable businesses that fit their real lives. https://kandasrodarte.com/lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt guilty raising your rates, struggled with pricing objections, or wondered why clients don't see the value in your work, this conversation with Paul Eric Pape will change everything. Paul is a creative business strategist who's designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, and The Tonight Show. After 20 years of proving the "starving artist" myth wrong, he created Gamify Business—a methodology that translates intimidating business concepts into language creative minds actually understand. In this episode, Paul breaks down why most creative entrepreneurs are pricing their work like products instead of magic items, and how that single mindset shift can transform your business. You'll learn: The doubling rate strategy: how to price from apprentice to wizard level Why you only need 100 loyal supporters (not millions of followers) to build a sustainable business How to handle "that's too expensive" using gaming psychology instead of traditional sales tactics The difference between copyright and trademark—and what it means for fan art and creative work Why signing your work is the difference between being a crafter and an artist Contract negotiation lessons from working with billion-dollar companies The exact moment Paul realized he had to stop hiding behind his products and start selling himself This episode fills a critical gap in pricing psychology for high-ticket service providers—giving you the tactical frameworks and confidence to charge what you're actually worth. Show Notes + Links: https://kandasrodarte.com/309 CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Pricing and Creative Strategy05:09 The Evolution of Working with Disney11:46 Understanding Your Worth as an Artist18:26 Emotional Connection in Art and Pricing22:44 Navigating Copyright and Trademark Issues28:25 Content Creation vs. Artistry28:54 The Hundred Rule and Social Media Impact30:11 Defining the Artist and the Creator35:23 The Value of Creative Expression40:15 The Importance of Signature in Art45:34 Gratitude and Life's Journey Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding after cancer, divorce, or loss. Host Kandas Rodarte is a metastatic breast cancer thriver, growth coach, and digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of expertise. Subscribe for weekly strategies on pricing, marketing, and building a business that fits your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about changing careers—or reshaping your business—after divorce, illness, layoffs, or other life disruptions, but terrified you'll just burn out again? This episode was made for Gen X women solopreneurs (40-60) rebuilding on their own terms, with zero bro marketing vibes. Former AV-rated attorney turned Work-Life Harmony and Leadership Coach Arlene Cohen Miller shares how she moved from the courtroom to coaching without frying her nervous system. We talk about practical experiments you can run while you still have clients and bills, how to set boundaries when you're "the glue" for everyone, and why letting yourself fail on a small scale is one of the safest ways to test a new business or career direction. If you want sustainable growth (not hustle culture), this conversation functions as business education you can actually implement: positioning your skills for a new lane, choosing the right kind of support (coach, mentor, strategist, or therapist), and designing a work rhythm that doesn't depend on burnout to be "successful." TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey00:47 Arlene's Transition from Law to Coaching (Career Change Origin Story)03:37 The Importance of Community and Support in Big Transitions05:53 Boundaries and Self-Care for Women in Demanding Careers07:32 Redefining "Selfish" Self-Care to Prevent Burnout11:19 Following Your Intuition and Continuous Learning in Midlife15:32 Foundations of Coaching, Certification, and Second-Career Skills16:47 Understanding Burnout and Knowing When It's Time to Pivot17:20 Coach vs. Mentor vs. Strategist (Who You Actually Need in Transition)22:12 Cultural Insights from Australia (And Why People Are People Everywhere)23:44 Practical Tips for Finding Serenity: Breathwork, Nature, Tiny Breaks30:59 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity in Parenting and Career33:58 Outro WHAT THIS EPISODE IS REALLY ABOUT:Yes, we talk about parenting and letting your kids fail—but this is ultimately a conversation about how we as Gen X women let ourselves fail safely while we build a second (or third) act. Arlene walks us through the micro-experiments, boundaries, and inner work that allowed her to transition from law to a harmony-focused coaching practice without recreating the same burnout in a new career. CONNECT WITH ARLENE COHEN MILLER:Jewel Consultancy: https://jewelconsultancy.com ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK:Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding after cancer, divorce, or loss. Hosted by Kandas Rodarte, metastatic breast cancer thriver and growth coach. Subscribe for honest conversations, practical experiments, and permission to build your business on your own terms. Theme music by Rev Brock and Soul Lily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When political turmoil in Chile pushed his adopted home “into disarray,” growth hacker and documentary filmmaker Peter Murphy Lewis lost his company, his community, and the life he’d spent 14 years building. In less than two weeks, he and his wife left everything behind and moved back to the U.S. with their three‑year‑old—starting again from his parents’ basement in Kansas.​ In this conversation with host Kandas Rodarte, Peter shares how he used a “do a lot with a little” growth‑hacking mindset to rebuild from zero, and what that looks like for solopreneurs—especially women over 40—who don’t have a big team or a big ad budget. From handwritten direct‑mail campaigns and simple cold calls to testing offers with TikTok and short‑form video, Peter breaks down practical, experiment‑driven marketing that doesn’t feel like bro culture.​ You’ll also hear the human side of disruption: PTSD, identity loss when your job title disappears, cultural shock moving from Santiago to small‑town Kansas, and how niche filmmaking about CNAs and nursing homes helped Peter find new purpose and impact. If you’re navigating a major life or business pivot, this episode offers both strategy and solidarity.​ Chapters: 00:00 Rebuild from zero: Peter’s 10‑day collapse00:53 Life disruptions, PTSD, and starting over​01:34 What growth hacking really means (without bro marketing)08:01 Experiment‑driven marketing for solopreneurs over 4013:37 Direct mail, cold calls, and why “old school” still works​19:06 Facing disruption: therapy, fear, and asking for help19:59 Identity beyond job titles and losing “entrepreneur”22:43 Hyper‑niche documentaries for CNAs and nursing homes28:00 Bicultural parenting and raising resilient kids33:18 Gratitude, legacy, and rebuilding a meaningful life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? You're not alone—and it's affecting more than just your physical space. Professional organizer Kerry Thomas reveals how clutter impacts your energy, mental clarity, and productivity, and shares 5 actionable strategies to clear it from your life. In this conversation, Kerry explains the connection between physical clutter, digital overwhelm, and mental/emotional energy. She shares practical systems for creating clutter-free zones, processing mail and email, and leveraging your unique learning style to stay organized long-term. Perfect for Gen X women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who need organizing strategies that actually work—without adding more stress to your already full plate. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Journey to Clutter Clearing 03:01 The Impact of Clutter on Energy 04:17 Understanding Energetic Clutter 06:36 Five Tips to Overcome Clutter 09:42 Creating Clutter-Free Zones 12:32 Processing Mail and Email 14:33 Leveraging Learning Styles for Organization 21:21 Exploring Mindset Techniques 24:02 Creating an Optimal Work Environment 29:11 The Power of Celebration and Gratitude 36:47 Taking Action: The First Step to Decluttering WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How clutter affects your energy levels and mental clarity • The difference between physical, digital, and energetic clutter • 5 proven tips to overcome clutter in your home and workspace • How to create systems that work with your learning style • Mindset techniques to maintain organization without overwhelm • Why celebration is key to staying clutter-free long-term ABOUT KERRY THOMAS: Kerry is a professional organizer specializing in energetic clutter—the mental, emotional, and spiritual clutter that keeps us stuck. She delivered a TEDx talk on how clutter affects us energetically and helps clients create organizing systems that match their unique style. Connect with Kerry: Website: https://www.conquerthechaos.com/ Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/306 --- ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK: Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs building genuine, lasting connections with clients, colleagues, and community. Host Kandas Rodarte believes gratitude is a business strategy that transforms how we show up in our work and lives. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN: 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gratitudegeek 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gratitude-geek/id820738086 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dh0T1PbwsWXxfmNWZPyB?si=2303ea26860c436e 🌐 Website: https://kandasrodarte.com CONNECT WITH KANDAS: 📬 Weekly Email: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe 📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/gratitudegeek 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gratitudegeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices