Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Sierra Whitener a career entrepreneur. 

On this episode of Business as UNusual, we talk with a COO and entrepreneur who shares their experience with failure, family, and finding purpose. Sierra shares how being a role model for their children keeps them motivated, and discusses the importance of acknowledging and learning from failure. They also talk about their journey into entrepreneurship, their father's influence on their career path, and their passion for helping others find their purpose in business. Tune in to hear about the speaker's valuable lessons learned and their approach to navigating the unusual world of business.

Business Tagline/Personal Saying

Every moment. Every generation.

Best Contact for Listeners to find you or connect with you:

Email [email protected]

Notes

Ryan Leak https://www.ryanleak.com/

Social Media Links/Handles

Instagram.com/Whitenersierra 

Facebook Sierra whitener

tik tok Sierra whitener

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Natalie Rodgers of the Acacia Company.

The Acacia Co. was founded by TaRea, Natalie, and Thu-Hong in response to the ever-growing need for integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the workplace - the right way. 

There's a saying that goes, "organizations are easy to run, it just becomes difficult when you add people to the mix." The striking reality that every organization is faced with - an organization does need people to function. People started the organization and people run the organization. 

People are the organization. The Acacia Co. takes a practical approach that focuses on both. We look at the art and the science of integrating diversity and inclusion into business operations, shining a light on all areas of the organization and supporting management teams with project implementation.

Website

https://www.theacaciacompany.com/

Best Contact for Listeners to find you or connect with you:

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

Through our website

DEI Strategy Assessment: https://www.theacaciacompany.com/dei-strategy-assessment

LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/sustainable-dei-strategies-6973403317875986432/

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalielrodgers/

https://www.theacaciacompany.com/

Social Media Links/Handles

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

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

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

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On this episode of Business as UNusual, we are discussing the prevalent issue of gun violence and mass shootings in the US. The host questions whether the right to own a gun for hobby or personal security is worth more than public safety and the lives of others. (No is her answer.) Women are spearheading a movement to address gun violence and advocating for gun eradication laws. The podcast highlights the "Here for the Kids" movement and includes in-person interviews with volunteers and audio clips from people involved in the movement. The aim of the podcast is to inspire listeners to get involved and create a community that works for everyone. The speaker shares their motivations and thoughts on gun violence in the country and discusses their journey to take action for the safety of their own child and others.

Here4thekids.com

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Nate Ishe Lappegaard of The Kite and Dart Group.

Kite and Dart has New Strategies for a New Era of Entrepreneurs Traditional business practices can feel antiquated at best, and slimy at worst. If you're searching for a different way of doing business, then you're their kind of entrepreneur. The kind that wants to make a difference in the world. The kind that's dedicated to equity, inclusion, and social justice. The kind that measures success not only in dollars but also in contributions to the world. 

Traditional business strategies were created for people who only care about the bottom line; what works for them doesn’t necessarily work for you. New entrepreneurs need help navigating these confusing waters. Veteran entrepreneurs need a trusted partner to help them adjust to changes in their lives or the economic landscape.

Whether it's defining goals or figuring out how to reach them, we all need support if we're going to achieve the lofty heights that we've imagined. 

Website

https://www.kiteanddartgroup.com

Contact

[email protected]

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-ishe-lappegaard-43450292/

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Dr. Kathy Gonzales the Conflict Doctor. 

Born and raised in the sun-drenched twin-island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, Dr. Kathy Gonzales helps nonprofits deal with conflict. 

After practicing as a family lawyer for a few years, she decided to go back to school (because, why not). She gained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California. During this time, she also gained a new passion- the what, the why and the how of conflict engagement!

This new passion continued to develop until she could no longer resist its pull and set off down a new career path, which led me to start a new business and begin doctoral studies at the same time! I went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, and have been privileged to do some really exciting and impactful work across the world, which has honed my skills as a conflict engagement specialist and as an educator.

What she likes about her work is that no two days are exactly the same, because each client is different and presents her with a new challenge. In addition to my extensive knowledge and experience, she brings all my energy, creativity, and humor to guide and support them through their unique conflict journey. 

When she is not serving her clients, you can find her cheerfully cooking all kinds of scrumptious Caribbean dishes in her kitchen, tending to the vegetable garden in my backyard, or learning about a new culture in some corner of our world.

AFFILIATIONS

Member of the mediator panel of the Green Climate Fund Independent Redress Mechanism, Incheon, Republic of Korea

Fellow, Weinstein International Foundation, San Francisco, CA, United States

Website www.drkathygonzales.com

Contact 

[email protected]

Social Media Links/Handles

https://twitter.com/drkathyonline;

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Ashley Kochans owner and operator of Kochans Consulting.

Kochans Consulting is a marketing consultancy that provides digital solutions, training, and expert execution. Like most marketing agencies, they improve the brand visibility of our clients. Unlike most, they specialize in organizations whose work makes the world a healthier place. Their specialty is Search Engine Optimization, but their expertise includes: Tracking & reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Email marketing automation; Google Ads grant management ; Social media marketing & digital PR; Web optimization for Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress sites

They are committed to working alongside organizations in education, health & wellness, and advocacy. Through collaboration, they improve our clients’ online presence to advance their mission and maximize their impact.

Ashley Kochans is a digital marketer, yoga instructor, and entrepreneur. Both in yoga and Search Engine Optimization, she hopes to explain complicated things accessibly and authentically, so that her whole audience is along for the ride. When she’s not maximizing organic traffic, she’s cooking organic meals or traveling.

Website:

kochansconsulting.com

Best Contact for Listeners to find you or connect with you:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-kochans-579652b3/

Links

https://iwantabuzz.com/biz/making-difference/ashley-kochans-from-kochans-consulting/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp7Q1r_wrgk

https://kochansconsulting.com/about-us/

Social Media Links/Handles

@ashleykochans (Insta for yoga, Linkedin for SEO)

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Rachel B. Cohen of Aging Dynamics. 

Rachel has a diverse background in community planning and social work with a focus on gerontology and nonprofit management. She has more than 25 years of experience working and consulting with public and private organizations of all sizes and across sectors such as housing, aging, health care, public health, social services, and community development. She brings a comprehensive perspective to multi-sector collaborations, fostering communication and positioning for success in evolving funding and policy environments.

Rachel creates an inclusive environment in which participants with diverse communication and learning styles can contribute fully, enhancing the process and their experience. Working nationally, she draws on best practices from organizations and pulls from leading content experts to build her clients’ capacity and increase the efficacy of their efforts.

Website

https://www.aging-dynamics.com

https://www.linkagescolorado.org 

Contact

[email protected]

Links

https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-rachel-cohen-president-and-bridge-builder/

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Mb0OGvW-JCoQzMkMNNsoRRzMVdBz0Ug

Social Media Links/Handles

www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbcohen

@linkages_connects

Moreincommon.com

Post Growth Entrepreneurship https://nonprofit.ventures/

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Brenda Boyle, Founder of Fireheart Consulting. 

Business Tagline/Personal Saying

I help leaders translate values into simple & specific actions.

VISION: Fireheart imagines a world in which all workplaces are spaces of safety, authenticity, and embodied values.

MISSION: I help small teams build and scale an authentic, kickass culture so that teams can better operate and adapt during growth.

VALUES: Curiosity, integrity, joy, inclusion.

Website www.fireheartcoaching.com

Best Contact for Listeners to find you or connect with you:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaboyle/

Notes

https://www.fireheartcoaching.com/about

https://www.fireheartcoaching.com/translate-your-company-values-into-actions-the-onboarding-process [Example workshop]

Social Media Links/Handles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaboyle/

AWE Walks

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/09/418551/awe-walks-boost-emotional-well-being

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Kyle Asperger, Founder of Studio 301. 

Studio 301 describes themselves as Agents of Change, at the service of those who have embarked on a mission for the greater good. Founder, Kyle Asperger, is likely the guy that you’ve interfaced with by now. He’s dedicated his professional journey to finding and meeting bad asses. Experts in their respective fields. Geeks in their own right. Those are the people he is truly inspired by. Studio 301 is his vehicle to feature those respective experts. Our clients are the driving force that allows him to do just that. Based on the conversation(s) your team has had with Kyle, chances are his gears are already turning, thinking about who to bring to the table to build out a powerhouse team. For you. That team will be comprised of experts. We call those experts, Partners. 

Studio 301 is building the right solutions, communicating openly, using storytelling to equip and inspire your business to conquer your mission.

Website studio301.org

Best Contact for Listeners to find you or connect with you:

[email protected]

Social Media Links/Handles

@studio_301_

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Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. 

This episode we are chatting with Betina Pflug of Wity Consulting. 

Betina Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a mother, and a marketing and CRM specialist. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. 

Betina has invested herself in many different sectors throughout her life, ranging from hospitality to nonprofit development, event planning, education, technology, and the food and beverage industry. With each new business venture, she acquired new skills that presently offer high value to whoever receives her coaching. Bringing over 20 years of experience, she shares her expert knowledge in strategic decision-making, marketing, sales, government negotiations, quality control, public speaking, training, and analytics. Her international experience allows her to communicate in Portuguese, German, Swiss-German, Spanish, and English.

Her most recent transition of emigrating with her family from Brazil to Colorado in April of 2016 prove her wish always to innovate. 

Everyone Who Wants To Change The World Should Have The Tools To Do So!

For the past ten years, Betina has also devoted twenty percent of her time to help Nonprofits' development. One of her goals is to educate them on becoming more efficient by implementing technology and marketing strategies. Her podcast, Wisdom for Nonprofits, was created in 2020 to highlight proven leaders in the nonprofit sector to share their experiences, knowledge, insights, and best practices with her listeners.

Betina is innovative and authentic in her approach and uses this to tailor her coaching to each individual. Consider Betina as your accountable partner to transform your life or organization. With the right resources, you can do anything.

Social Media Links/Handles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wity.coaching 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wity.coaching/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betinapflug/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/witycoaching 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecY-EZfztdnHutFJ70Teqw

Website www.wity.tech

Links

Waste Land https://g.co/kgs/kgt3i4

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