Resignation vs surrender can shape every decision you make.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores the quiet difference between giving up on what's possible and staying open to what life might still have in store. She unpacks how limiting beliefs, generational scarcity, family expectations, and fear can slowly convince us to settle for less—not because we aren't capable, but because we've stopped believing there's something more available.

Penelope shares why surrender isn't about quitting—it's about releasing control, trusting possibility, and refusing to let inherited stories determine your future. She also answers a heartfelt listener question from a newly single mother starting over at 41, offering practical encouragement on rebuilding confidence, discovering personal strength, creating financial independence, and embracing a new chapter with hope instead of resignation. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply questioning the beliefs you've carried for years, this conversation is an invitation to plug back into possibility and keep building.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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Personal growth begins the moment you stop waiting for certainty.

How do you know when you're on the right path? It's one of the biggest questions people ask when they're building something meaningful, navigating change, or trying to move forward without all the answers. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why clarity doesn't come before action—it emerges because of it. Drawing from her experiences building BUILD IT, BABY!, developing her work as a success strategist, and growing RecruiterMANIA, Penelope shares how taking courageous first steps often reveals the direction we were searching for all along.

Throughout the conversation, Penelope unpacks the myth of feeling "ready," the difference between courage and fearlessness, and why collaboration can sharpen both vision and purpose. She also answers a thoughtful listener question about authenticity, sharing the personal story behind "Penny" versus "Penelope" and what it has taught her about showing up authentically in both business and life. Whether you're starting something new, facing uncertainty, or simply wondering what comes next, this episode is a reminder that courage creates clarity—not the other way around.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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Founder mindset begins long before success becomes visible.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores one of the most difficult seasons in entrepreneurship and life: the space between doing the work and seeing the results. When you've invested time, energy, and belief into building something meaningful but nothing seems to be moving, how do you keep going?

Penelope shares why preparation may be the missing piece in many builds. From "digging your ditches" and creating infrastructure for growth to developing the mindset, discipline, and identity required to receive success, this conversation is about building your bridge before the opportunity arrives. She explores the difference between hoping and preparing, why builders must become who they want to be before external validation appears, and how faith, structure, and intentional action create the foundation for lasting success.

Plus, Penelope answers a listener question about changing career paths in today's uncertain job market and offers practical guidance on reinvention, transferable skills, and building from a position of strength rather than fear.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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Visibility is often the missing piece between where you are and where you want to go.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why being seen can feel so uncomfortable—even when we know it's necessary for growth. Whether you're building a business, navigating a career transition, sharing your ideas, or stepping into a new chapter of life, visibility asks something difficult of all of us: the willingness to stop hiding. Penelope shares her own struggles with showing up publicly, posting online, and allowing others to see what she's building, along with the mindset shifts helping her move through that fear.

She discusses why visibility is not vanity, why confidence often comes after action rather than before it, and how many talented people remain stuck because they're waiting to feel ready. Plus, she answers a listener question about being laid off and feeling called to start something of her own despite resistance from family and friends. If you've been playing small, staying quiet, or waiting for the perfect moment to put yourself out there, this conversation is for you.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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Networking has changed—and according to Penelope Bent, most people are still playing by outdated rules.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope explores why modern networking is less about collecting connections and more about building trust, visibility, and meaningful professional relationships. Drawing from her experience in business and recruiting, she shares why reputation, emotional intelligence, consistency, and online presence matter more than ever in today's marketplace.

Whether you're building a business, growing your career, navigating a layoff, or simply trying to stay visible in a rapidly changing professional world, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on networking that feels authentic rather than transactional. Penelope also answers a listener question from a new small business owner looking to build awareness and create momentum both online and in his local community.

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Navigating layoffs, career uncertainty, and rebuilding confidence in today’s job market.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent sits down with resume writer, LinkedIn strategist, and job search coach Melissa Grabiner for a candid conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in hiring right now. From mass layoffs and AI disruption to ghosting, networking, and the emotional toll of job searching, this episode dives into the reality so many people are quietly facing.

Together, Penelope and Melissa unpack the deeper side of career transitions—the loss of identity that can happen when a job ends, why rejection often feels personal, and how to rebuild confidence when the future feels uncertain. They also discuss the growing importance of visibility, LinkedIn optimization, relationship-based hiring, and creating additional income streams in an unpredictable economy.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and learning how to move forward when life forces a pivot.

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Branding is more than logos, websites, or social media strategy. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent breaks down what actually shapes a brand: communication, consistency, reliability, emotional presence, and the experience people have when they interact with you.

From hiring stories and leadership lessons to the realities of professionalism, presentation, and founder energy, this conversation explores how trust is built long before a pitch is ever made. Penelope shares why communication style affects opportunity, why responsiveness matters more than people realize, and how emotional consistency becomes part of your identity in business and in life.

She also answers a listener question about hiring for a startup, including the personality traits and mindset shifts that matter most when building an early team. This episode is a grounded conversation about branding, entrepreneurship, founder mindset, and the human experience behind building something meaningful.

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Some life changes begin long before you actually leave.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent talks about the hidden emotional cost of staying in environments, relationships, or routines that no longer fit who you are becoming. This conversation explores fear, survival mode, confidence, identity, self-trust, and the quiet ways people slowly disconnect from themselves while convincing themselves everything is “fine.”

Penelope shares deeply personal reflections about recognizing toxic patterns, losing confidence over time, and the moment she realized staying was costing her more than leaving ever would. She also discusses why meaningful change rarely starts with one giant leap—it starts with honesty, awareness, and small action steps that begin rebuilding your life from the inside out.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or afraid to make a change, this episode is a reminder that growth does not require perfection—but it does require truth.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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Building a business while balancing real life requires more than time management—it requires prioritization.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores one of the biggest reasons people stop progressing toward meaningful goals: not lack of talent or ambition, but the inability to prioritize what truly matters. From entrepreneurship and founder mindset to emotional avoidance, focus, burnout, and intentional decision-making, this conversation dives into the difference between being busy and actually building something that moves your life forward.

Penelope shares a personal look into her own creative process while refining an offer for one of her companies, and why going back to the drawing board was not procrastination—it was alignment. She also talks about protecting creative energy, navigating seasons of aggressive building versus recovery, learning to stop apologizing for your priorities, and why clarity creates momentum. If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin while trying to build a business, a new direction, or a meaningful life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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Building something meaningful changes the way you see yourself.

In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why so many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled — even when they’re busy all day long. After reading that construction workers are among the happiest people in their jobs, Penelope dives into the deeper reason why: visible progress. The ability to actually see what you’ve built.

This conversation goes beyond entrepreneurship and into something much more personal. Penelope talks about founder mindset, creative fulfillment, ownership, momentum, workplace culture, and the emotional shift that happens when you stop simply contributing and start creating. From building companies to installing a ceiling fan with her daughter, this episode is about the confidence, happiness, and identity that come from making something real with your own hands.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected from your work, or unsure what comes next, this episode is a reminder that fulfillment may not come from doing more — it may come from building something you can actually see.

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BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev.

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