Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Rachel Allen, the owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, is a firm believer in being "stupid lucky" in her business. Despite facing setbacks, she has embraced this mindset, which has greatly influenced her approach to running her company and forming meaningful relationships. Rachel combines the power of neuroscience and the art of exceptional writing to help businesses generate revenue through their words and strategies. Her ultimate mission is to transform great ideas into reality by crafting the perfect words. With her expertise, Rachel enables businesses to unleash their full potential, expanding their income, impact, and influence.

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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.

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Darleen Priday is a dedicated advocate for empathetic and relational sales. Darlene passionately discusses the art of sales and marketing, emphasizing the transformative power of authenticity and empathy. She underscores the importance of building trust, nurturing relationships, and finding your niche in business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting on your journey, this episode offers invaluable insights into the heart of successful salesmanship.

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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.

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Jill Lublin discusses the power of receiving public praise for your positive qualities and how it can enhance your personal brand and credibility in episode 187 of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast. Jill emphasizes the importance of incorporating these qualities into your marketing materials to boost your reputation. Jill also shares valuable insights on crafting effective media interviews by providing a formula that includes stating the problem, offering simple solutions, delivering valuable golden nuggets, and speaking in sound bites for maximum impact.

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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.

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Emmy-nominated comedy magician Larry Wilson spent decades performing with entertainment legends, and along the way, he discovered something remarkable: the biggest stars weren't just talented—they were master communicators.

In this conversation, Larry shares the Wilson Method, his training system for becoming unforgettable in any conversation. You'll learn why active listening trumps talking every time, how to fix your terrible Zoom eye contact, and the semiotic signals you're sending before you open your mouth.

If networking feels performative, if you hate "selling yourself," or if you've ever felt invisible in a business conversation, this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn:

• The three D's of effective communication
• Why listening makes people think you're brilliant
• How to connect before you've spoken a word
• The simple trick for better Zoom presence
• Why self-effacing honesty makes you impossible to resist

About Larry Wilson: Larry Wilson is an Emmy-nominated performer, producer, and creator of the Wilson Method. He's worked with legends like Sammy Davis Jr. and Ann-Margret, and now teaches entrepreneurs and executives how to communicate at the highest level.

This episode is featured in: "5 Gifts That Cost Nothing (But Mean Everything)" - Read the full article at https://kandasrodarte.com 

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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.

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This week on Gratitude Geek, we take a dive deep into the complexities of diversity, leadership, and gratitude with former military chaplain, and seasoned leadership educator and consultant, Matthew Brackett. Matthew’s rich international and intercultural experiences give him valuable insights into the beauty of human expression, the challenges posed by biases, and the profound impact of gratitude on relationships and leadership.

Find the complete show notes with links and resources:  http://momgeek.com/185 

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At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show: http://momgeek.com/donate.

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
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Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch

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In episode 184, I’m joined by Ilene Marcus, a Techstars Global Facilitator, author, and CEO of Aligned Workplace. We talk about why entrepreneurs need a real support network, why keeping ideas secret slows progress, and how leadership starts with self-awareness.

Ilene shares how generational trauma and blind spots show up in business, what she’s learned from working with founders through Techstars, and why managing yourself is often the most overlooked leadership skill. We also dig into asking for what you want, choosing rooms that serve your future self, and knowing when and how to speak up.

This episode is especially relevant for Gen X women solopreneurs who want sustainable growth without isolation, performative confidence, or grinding it out alone.

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00:00 Why entrepreneurs need a support network
00:40 Stop keeping your ideas secret
03:45 Generational trauma and blind spots
09:10 Awareness, mirrors, and unlearning patterns
12:55 What Techstars does for entrepreneurs
18:10 Choosing rooms that serve your future self
21:30 Getting fired for someone else’s fraud
24:45 How the book Managing Annoying People was born
30:20 Ask for what you want
33:40 Manage yourself before managing others
36:40 Nonverbal cues, triggers, and blind spots
39:55 Three questions to ask before you speak
44:05 Using AI to stay present
47:10 Keep trying, use data and intuition
49:30 Moment of gratitude

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.

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This engaging conversation between Kandas Rodarte and Craig Andrews is a goldmine of practical insights for anyone looking to improve their marketing strategies. From the art of crafting compelling first-time offers to relationship-building techniques that mirror the stages of courtship, this episode offers actionable advice that can transform the way you approach your marketing efforts.

Episode 183 is your opportunity to learn from a marketing expert who has successfully transformed businesses and strategies to generate revenue and build lasting customer relationships. Tune in now and get ready to unlock the secrets of charging for first-time offers and enhancing your marketing game.

Find the complete show notes with links and resources:  http://kandasrodarte.com/183 

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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
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Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch

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