Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

By Kandas Rodarte | Business Growth Strategies for Women Over 40BusinessEntrepreneurship
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Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs episodes

  • 18: Diana Dru Botsford on Writing Character-Driven Stories That Matter

    Screenwriter and story consultant Diana Dru Botsford shares her journey from writing her first story at age five to working on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Stargate SG-1 novels. Diana talks about navigating the glass ceiling in Hollywood, producing in South Africa during the end of apartheid, and why honest feedback is an act of respect for fellow writers.


    If you're a writer, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to tell stories that matter, this conversation offers insight into what it takes to push forward when the industry pushes back.


    KEY TOPICS:

    • Character-driven storytelling and deep point-of-view experiences

    • Overcoming sexism and racism in the entertainment industry

    • The importance of honest creative feedback

    • Writing stories that help us understand ourselves

    • Moving forward after devastating loss

    • Building a career through networking and persistence


    ABOUT DIANA DRU BOTSFORD:

    Diana Dru Botsford is a story consultant and writer/producer whose work includes creating and producing the critically acclaimed sci-fi web series "Epilogue" and serving as consulting producer on the comedy series "A Little Help." She's written for Star Trek: The Next Generation (the episode "Rascals") and authored Stargate SG-1 novels "Four Dragons" and "The Drift." Diana founded the award-winning screenwriting program at Missouri State University, and her pursuit of great stories has taken her from Japan to Africa to Antarctica.


    CONNECT WITH DIANA:

    Website: https://dianabotsford.com

    Workshops: https://beyondthemedium.com


    FULL EPISODE BLOG POST:

    https://kandasrodarte.com/18


    SUBSCRIBE & 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:

    After 300 episodes and nearly 10 years, my microphone and headphones need replacing. Every contribution helps keep Gratitude Geek going strong.

    https://kandasrodarte.com/support


    ABOUT YOUR HOST:

    Kandas Rodarte is a growth coach for women solopreneurs over 40. She hosts the Gratitude Geek Podcast and co-hosts Sci-Fi Book Pod. A metastatic breast cancer thriver with 30+ years of marketing expertise, Kandas believes gratitude is a business strategy that helps women build genuine, lasting connections with clients, colleagues, and community.


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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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    1 hr 3 min
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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
    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.
    1 hr 6 min
  • 016-iyea-brandy-final.mp3
    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 https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.
    54 min
  • 15-steph-reppen-2014-03-06-final.mp3
    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 https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.
    1 hr 8 min
  • 014-Tracy-Larson-Clifford.mp3
    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 https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.
    47 min

About Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

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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.