By Angie Colee
Angie Colee's Permission to Kick Ass gives you a virtual “seat at the bar” for the REAL conversations that happen between entrepreneurs. This isn't another "X ways to Y your Z" tactical show. It's
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From building a game-changing education tech company to finding purpose after selling it, Jarrod Morgan's entrepreneurial journey is the kind of rollercoaster that'll make your head spin... in the best way possible. Today we're talking about a little bit of everything - including the highs, lows, and 'oh crap' moments that come with being a serial entrepreneur (and how to use that chaos to your advantage).
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Jarrod Morgan has been a successful entrepreneur for over 18 years, most notably as the founder of ProctorU, the largest online proctoring company in the world valued at over half a billion dollars.
Jarrod is an inspiring leader, award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and podcast host. Jarrod founded ProctorU in 2008, and in 2020 led the company through its merger and evolution into Meazure Learning. He has appeared on PBS and the Today Show, and has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and Fast Company Magazine. He studied computer science at the University of Florida, is a four-time Gator 100 winner, and was named one of 20 people to lead Birmingham for the next 20 years by BHM Biz Magazine.
Jarrod now owns a hot rod shop with his family in Alabama, a home improvement startup, and hosts the Slow Smoked Business Podcast from his backyard bbq. He is married to Amanda Morgan and loves being a dad to his three daughters.
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Jean is a seasoned business woman with a knack for turning around a failing business - and she does it with serious (and unconventional) style. Today we're talking about her journey from fearing she was about to lose everything to owning a successful franchise business. As if that weren't enough, now she's reinventing herself again, and helping other women find their own second acts. If you've ever felt stuck and hopeless, this one's a serious kick in the pants... in the best possible way.
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Jean Kuhn, is a serial entrepreneur who became self-employed on April 29, 1985, at 8:52pm, when the nurse put that first baby in her arms, and she immediately knew she wasn’t going back to a job she hated.
In 2002, Jean bought her first bankrupt franchise business, and turned it into a profitable cash generating machine in 12 months. In 2006, she bought a second bankrupt franchise business and created another cash generating machine in less than 12 months.
In both cases, Jean added $100,000 to the bottom line for each company in the first year. She did this with no list, no help or training from the franchise, and no budget for marketing. She created low cost/no cost marketing strategies that she still teaches her clients today.
Jean, has been a successful business strategist since 2006, when she started helping all types of businesses grow and scale their businesses.
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Today's guest is Linda Perry, and her story of transitioning from a high-powered legal career to following her true calling is both inspiring and refreshingly real. Spoiler alert: self discovery ain't all sunshine and rainbows, but that's kind of the whole point. We rapped about recognizing our ingrained thought patterns and why mindset work is never really done. Grab a glass of wine (or three) and get ready for a conversation that'll leave you pumped to kick some serious ass.
EDITED TO ADD: a note from Linda once I shared the live episode with her:
"The FUNNIEST part of this - 187 [Angie note: the number of this episode] in criminal defense terms is another way of saying a crime of murder. It’s the statute in California and is a common number for talking about a murder case. Lol."
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Linda Perry is a mindset coach & business strategist who works with individuals, business owners and their teams become more self-driven and move toward 7-figure success. So many people get stuck on a plateau and don’t know how to move forward, Linda uses a mindset first approach to support individuals and teams to tap into their core motivations, strengths and frees them from their blocks so they can soar past 7 figures.
She is also a recovering attorney & copywriter and uses her skills of persuasion to show business owners how to make the impact they desire. Linda works with clients through her private coaching, group courses and workshops. She is also the lead business instructor at Levin Life Coach Academy where she teaches new coaches how to build a thriving coaching practice.
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Strange question, but hear me out: ever feel lonely on this entrepreneurial journey? I think you're going to love today's episode with human connection expert, Unni Turrettini. She's got some surprising and insightful takes one why this whole biz-building thing can be so freaking hard. If you feel like you're floundering and can't share your struggles for fear of looking weak... this one's for you.
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Norwegian-born Unni Turrettini helps leaders, executives, and high achievers become better humans. Unni works with organizations to create a culture of connection and belonging so they can retain talent, reduce sick leave, improve morale and productivity, and inspire innovation.
Unni is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer (about the make-up of mass shooters, lack of belonging, and loneliness) and Betraying the Nobel, which focuses on restoring trust in the leadership of the Nobel Peace Prize and other institutions globally. She worked in law and finance for almost a decade before becoming a full time speaker and trainer. Unni has law degrees from Norway, France, and the United States, and is a member of the New York Bar.
She also works 1:1 with people who want to reconnect with themselves and the world around them, so they can own their achievements, prepare for the next phase, and leave a legacy with their work and contributions.
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If I could sum this episode up, I'd tell you to let go of expectations and embrace experimentation. Fortunately, this episode with the incredible Cara Steinmann cannot be easily compartmentalized. Join us for an ADHD rabbit hole about energy management, recreating a job you hate (cleverly disguised as your business), trying to be what people expect, and more. If you've ever struggled with finding yourself or your "thing" in business, this one's for you.
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Cara Steinmann helps women entrepreneurs build relationships that lead to more collaboration, visibility, and fun. Founder of the Ravel Collective and host of the Ravel Radio podcast, Cara inspires women to forge meaningful connections that positively impact their personal and professional lives.
She believes the collective power of women is the key to dismantling systems of oppression and has made it her mission to remove the obstacles that keep women separate, so they can build more wealth and amplify their impact together.
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We started with a "podcast telenovela" and it only got more philosophical (and eye opening) from there. Today's guest is Jana Bartlett Alonso, and our convo will make you rethink everything you know about success, happiness, and personal growth. Fair warning: this convo might just flip your world upside down in the best way possible.
Quick content warning - we cover death/dying and abusive relationships in this one. Our approach includes positivity and hope, but I want you to make sure you're OK first and foremost.
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Jana (HAH-nah) Alonso is a renowned integrative healer and business growth strategist with a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve high levels of wealth, joy, love, impact, and growth. As the founder of The School of Integrative Healing, Jana has developed a powerful system of healing that combines multiple modalities and dimensions to provide transformative experiences for her clients. Jana went from making €400 a month, to making her first million using a combination of the practical strategies she teaches, but more than anything the inner work.
Jana takes a unique approach to business growth, recognizing that success demands a holistic understanding of our multidimensional nature. She believes that thriving in business involves not only addressing the physical and practical aspects but also our emotional and mental patterns, our soul connection, and energetic mastery. In her role as a trauma healing expert, Jana is dedicated to assisting individuals in healing from past traumas, as she considers trauma healing an essential component of the integrative healing process. Her ultimate goal is to support clients in attaining emotional and physical well-being helping them reach their full potential.
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Alex Pursglove just blew my mind with her take on living life with ecstasy and radical trust. We're digging into the struggle of high-achieving women (been there, done that) and how to break free from the "never enough" mindset. Alex shares some serious insight on embracing who you are right now (not who you think you should be).
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Alex Pursglove guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust to elevate business growth, while living with more ecstasy in daily life. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world with accelerating in business, and more importantly, learning how to accept and love their most authentic selves. She is a speaker and contributor to Authority Magazine, the host of the Igniting Ecstasy in Business podcast, and she has been featured on the SPEAK stage in New York as well as in Brainz Media and Swaay. She lives in Austin with her beloved husband, Adam, and their daughter, Stella Love.
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This episode with Dusti Arab was a wild ride through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. We dove into the messy reality of building a business when you're not from a privileged background, and holy shit, does it get good. From stumbling into copywriting to rubbing elbows with celebs, Dusti's journey is a masterclass in saying "fuck it" and figuring it out as you go. If you've ever felt like an imposter in the business world, this conversation will make you feel right at home.
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Dusti Arab is a fractional CMO and the founder of the reinvention co, a marketing consultancy specializing in working with personality-driven companies with small teams. Intense, fun, and relentlessly practical, Dusti understands the lives of small business owners are deeply intertwined with their businesses, and if their marketing is going to be sustainable, it can’t get in the way of why they do what they do. (And honestly? It should be fun so they actually want to do it.) She is the host of Referral Worthy, a podcast for small business owners ready to go from “best kept secret” to the go-to name in their niche.
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I just had the most incredible chat with Julie Lilliston, a PR powerhouse who's been kicking ass and taking names for 10 years in her own communications firm. We dove deep into the world of publicity, storytelling, and the head-trash that keeps us from shouting our awesomeness from the rooftops. Julie dropped some serious knowledge bombs about building relationships, finding your niche, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is just ask for help. Trust me, you're gonna want to grab a notebook for this one.
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Julie Lilliston is Founder & President, Julie Lilliston Communications, an award-winning nationally certified woman-owned public relations firm in Nashville that helps businesses enhance their reputation, build their brand and grow market share.
Julie Lilliston Communications ranks as a “Top 15 Public Relations Agencies in Nashville” by Up City. She is a member of PRSA’s Counselors Academy and served on the board NAWBO, Nashville Chapter as Past President. Julie is a recipient of the Nashville Business Journal’s Women of Influence Awards and an ATHENA Award nominee. She serves on the Women’s Enterprise Forum with WBENC as a member of the Forum Leadership Team and 1st Vice Chair of the Marketing Team.
Julie is an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She serves on the board of directors of Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company, the nation’s oldest continuously operating African American owned bank. She received the Enterprising Women of the Year Champions Award in 2022. She was nominated as 2023 Supplier of the Year Class I by WBEC South. Julie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from The College of Wooster in Ohio.
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Today I'm joined by Chris M. King, the self-proclaimed "Executive Witch Doctor." We swapped stories about building businesses from the ground up (or in our cases, from our car trunks) and dove into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to succeed. Chris shared some fascinating insights on the psychology and science behind success that had me questioning everything I thought I knew. If you've ever felt like you're faking it in your business or struggling to turn your big dreams into reality, this one is for you.
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Chris M. King's life is a testament to resilience and transformation. Despite a tumultuous childhood marked by grief, rage, abuse, and addiction, he defied the odds. Overcoming a prolonged academic journey, Chris transitioned from an unfinished undergrad to an NCAA hockey player within just a year of learning to skate. His path included two failed marriages, struggles with mental illness, and a shift from a lucrative career to becoming a poverty-stricken radio personality.
Navigating unconventional career shifts, including marketing a neuroscience institute and a tech role that led to dismissal, Chris faced unemployment. Choosing an audacious path, he built a successful company from his car trunk, making a significant impact on the real estate industry.
Termed a "witch doctor" or "irritated Buddha" Chris is the author of "Renegotiate Your Existence: Unlock Your Impossible Life." Drawing on spiritual psychology and insights from diverse luminaries, he facilitates transformative expeditions for individuals and organizations, pushing them beyond perceived limits to achieve the seemingly impossible.
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