Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Discovering Resilience and Growth: Unpacking Emotional Baggage with Donna Tashjian. Join us in this insightful podcast as Donna Tashjian, a seasoned Life Mastery Coach, author, and inspiring podcaster, takes us on a transformative journey from overcoming challenges as a teen mom to embracing change for personal development. Explore the power of video for marketing, navigating life's transitions, and harnessing the potential of vision boards for lasting success. Find the complete show notes with links and resources:  https://kandasrodarte.com/182

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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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In this episode, we are thrilled to have R Scott Edwards, a seasoned comedy entrepreneur, join us. Scott shares his fascinating journey of starting over a dozen companies, including comedy clubs, art galleries, and restaurants. He opens up about his experiences working with famous comedians like Bob Saget, Jerry Seinfeld, and Robin Williams.

Through his storytelling, Scott emphasizes the importance of pursuing your passions and finding ways to share them with the world. Throughout the interview, Scott imparts valuable wisdom for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs alike. He encourages listeners to learn from both their failures and successes, highlighting that failures are just stepping stones on the path to success.

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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.

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• Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

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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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How do you overcome fear and turn failure into your greatest asset? Ben Currier, known as the #1 Failure Guy, reveals his secrets to saying yes to opportunities, embracing setbacks, and building resilience as an entrepreneur.

In this powerful interview, Ben shares his inspiring journey from job terminations to becoming a sought-after voice on failure, personal growth, and taking bold action. Whether you're an entrepreneur struggling with perfectionism or someone looking to expand your comfort zone, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Why embracing failure is the key to entrepreneurial success

✅ How to say yes to opportunities even when you're scared

✅ The surprising benefits of listing your podcast on IMDb for SEO

✅ Breaking free from perfectionism in content creation

✅ Personal branding strategies that work: "Fail it till you nail it"

✅ How to turn setbacks into stepping stones

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Ben Currier, the #1 Failure Guy

05:14 - Embracing Failure: The Real Path to Success

05:40 - The Quest to Be the World's #1 Failure Guy

09:19 - SEO Secrets: How IMDb Boosts Your Podcast

23:20 - Say Yes to New Opportunities & Expand Your Comfort Zone

23:48 - Let Go of Perfectionism in Podcasting

31:37 - Excel Escape Rooms: Making Financial Modeling Fun

34:58 - Personal Branding: Fail It Till You Nail It

43:48 - Ben's Secret Passion: Acting & Sci-Fi Dreams

55:21 - Gratitude for His 92-Year-Old Grandmother

RESOURCES:

Full show notes: http://kandasrodarte.com/180

ABOUT BEN CURRIER:

Ben Currier is an Excel expert, podcast host, and the self-proclaimed #1 Failure Guy. He interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders about their failures, setbacks, and the resilience that led to their success. Ben is also working on an O'Reilly textbook course and developing innovative Excel-based escape rooms.

ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK:

Gratitude Geek is a weekly relationship marketing podcast hosted by Kandas Rodarte. Kandas is a metastatic breast cancer thriver and growth coach helping women overcome adversity and get sh*t done. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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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
• Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

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

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Neurodiversity is everywhere, but most of us were taught to hide it, fix it, or push through it instead of seeing it as a superpower. In this episode, artist and author Michaell Magrutsche shares how growing up neurodiverse in Vienna's rigid school system pushed him to discover his own path, not just survive inside someone else's. Underneath labels and diagnoses is a deeper question about human potential, creativity, and what systems do to our confidence. If you've ever felt "too much," "too different," or "not built for the way business is usually done," this conversation will help you reframe your wiring as an advantage and build a business that honors how your brain actually works.

What this episode covers

Full show notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/179

About your host

I'm Kandas Rodarte, host of Gratitude Geek and creator of the Gratitude Geek Lab, where I help Gen X women solopreneurs build resilient, sustainable businesses that honor their energy, health, and creative wiring. I break down momentum, visibility, and gratitude-driven business strategy so you can build something your future self and your nervous system can trust.

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
• Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

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

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Utilizing the power of storytelling and search keywords, Atiba catapults brands to the coveted first page of Google. With a proven track record as an award-winning marketer, Atiba has been featured on Traffic & Conversion Summit and USA Today. His expertise lies in Video SEO, offering valuable insights on leveraging videos for marketing purposes and maximizing the impact of video content strategies. Atiba's knowledge extends beyond Video SEO, encompassing topics like marketing, digital marketing, organic traffic, content repurposing, social media dominance, the customer journey, and AI. He is based in the Washington, DC area and is known as an IG Food Influencer.

Connect with

🌐 Website: https://clientattractionpros.com/ 

🖇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atibadesouza/ 

📝 Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/178 

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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://kandasrodarte.com/support

Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in the show notes may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show!

Gratitude Geek is part of the Podmatch Network.  Learn how Podmatch can help you grow your visibility:  http://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
• Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

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

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In this captivating episode of the Gratitude Geek podcast, I chat with the absolutely fabulous Jennifer S. Wilkov, founder and CEO of Speak Up Women. We delve into the empowering topic of speaking up and finding one’s authentic voice.

Jennifer’s infectious enthusiasm and inspiring message resonate throughout the conversation, especially as she shares how speaking up saved her from death. From organizing the first Speak Up Women conference at the United Nations to her unwavering advocacy for women’s rights, Jennifer’s passion for empowering women shines through.

Listeners will gain invaluable insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt and fear, stepping into their power, and making a meaningful impact. Whether it’s in personal relationships, professional endeavors, or community involvement, Jennifer encourages everyone to embrace their self-worth and confidently express their beliefs.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode filled with inspiration and actionable advice. 

Connect with Jennifer Wilkov

• Website: https://speakupwomen.com

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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://kandasrodarte.com/support

Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in the show notes may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show!

Gratitude Geek is part of the Podmatch Network.  Learn how Podmatch can help you grow your visibility:  http://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
• Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

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.