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Welcome to the 8th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, “From Nonprofits to Entrepreneurs–Why Storytelling Matters,” co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria reflect on their conversation with Sean Murphy, founder of Lore Works Creative Studio, diving deeper into how storytelling shapes impact, not just for nonprofits, but for any mission-driven business. From diversifying whose voices get heard to avoiding “token stories” that put pressure on individuals, this episode unpacks what ethical storytelling really looks like. 

Ashlan and Tory also explore the intersection between nonprofit leadership and entrepreneurship, the importance of adaptability, and how listening–truly listening–can create stronger, more authentic connections. 

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Storytelling is strategy. Whether you’re running a business or a nonprofit, sharing your story is how people connect with your mission.
• Representation matters. Don’t let one voice carry the entire narrative–invite many perspectives to tell the story of your work. 
• Messy is human. You don’t need expensive equipment or perfect scripts–sincerity and heart go further. 
• Listening builds trust. The best storytellers start with curiosity, not control. 

If you’d like to listen to Sean Murphy’s episode, you can find it at the links below: 

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-heros-journey-storytelling-that-builds/id1735641469?i=1000736325046 
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tUl2skWo8BUPLEaKU6T71?si=7r-7TOCvSkGZtqoicEuTFg 
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/8W3YGCDGbfw?si=iW8q2rjy4Q2qJP5q 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
  • https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
• Follow us on Instagram @taketheleap_today:
  • https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today 
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: 
  • https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/ 
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 
  • https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/ 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/ 

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Welcome to the 7th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by filmmaker, storyteller, and founder of Lore Works Creative Studio, Sean Murphy. With a 25-year career spanning American Idol, Glee, and countless indie projects, Sean brings a cinematic eye to nonprofit storytelling–helping mission-driven teams connect their why to the communities they serve.

He shares his winding Take the Leap story: from surviving a near-fatal accident that shifted his career path, to rediscovering purpose through storytelling for good. Sean’s journey is both inspiring and deeply human—a reminder that creativity, resilience, and empathy can coexist in business.

Together, we explore why stories are the foundation of trust, how nonprofits can reclaim their narratives in a polarized world, and what it means to lead with curiosity and care.

Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: 

• Be gentle with yourself. Growth takes time, and entrepreneurship is as personal as it is professional.
• Nonprofits are epistemological anchors. They’re on the ground, telling the stories of real people and real impact–stories the world needs to hear.
• Listening > talking. True storytelling starts with presence, not production.

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Sean Murphy, Founder of Lore Works Creative Studio
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Sean:

• On Instagram: https://instagram.com/loreworkscreative 
• Visit the Lore Works website: https://loreworks.studio/

Guest Bio: Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy is the founder of Lore Works Creative Studio, a story-first production company helping nonprofits harness the power of storytelling. With over 25 years in film and television, spanning American Idol, Glee, and a slew of Indie projects, Sean now works with mission-driven organizations to uncover authentic narratives, align their teams, and deepen community impact. His work blends story strategy with visual craft, drawing on the Collective Journey framework to surface deeper truths and shared purpose.

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today 
• Find Ashlan: https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/ 
• Find Tory: https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/ 

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The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 6th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, “Real Talk on Burnout, Boundaries, and Better Leadership,” co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Zhou Fang, founder and principal practitioner of Intersectional Group. We revisit the biggest ideas from that interview: intersectionality, slowing down, choosing abundance over scarcity, and what it looks like to practice those concepts as founders right now. 

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Leading with nuance because most real-world problems aren’t binary and we must make room for multiple truths. 
• Progress needs courageous, respectful dialogue–especially across difference. 
• Building workflows that honor life systems, not just deadlines. 
• Practicing abundance, even when stress spikes, you should pause, re-ground, and act from a space of abundance rather than scarcity. 

Our Fave Media Right Now: 

• Tory shared The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204624472-the-veiled-kingdom 
• Ashlan shared Alien Earth TV series on FX: https://www.hulu.com/series/ac314a24-c615-48ee-8e24-b26de75e64ef 

If you’d like to listen to Zhou Fang’s episode, you can find it at the links below: 

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-intersectional-leadership-with-zhou-fang/id1735641469?i=1000735226606 
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yXq2HBiHVATGtwgQ5bk09?si=jKO39kGIRpCkAvILbdHJkQ 
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/5S3a8NBTSDc?si=Vv3t57uQdrSmxIR8 

Listen to Ashlan’s conversation with Zhou Fang on The Intersection Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3w9J1iRMP2dZ0A20NTo0p5?si=Lvva-bf6TYmn4IOES0IdzQ 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

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  • https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
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Welcome to the 5th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by Zhou Fang, founder and principal consultant at Intersectional Group, a leadership, people, and culture practice rooted in empathy, compassion, intentionality, and curiosity. Zhou shares her powerful story of navigating immigration to discovering the framework of intersectionality and starting her own business to create more inclusive, healing spaces for others.

Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: 

• “You have time.” Zhou’s biggest advice to her younger self is to slow down, rest, and release the scarcity mindset. Because most things are not truly urgent. 
• Intersectionality is about interconnectedness. It’s the lens that helps us see the overlap between our identities, experiences, and shared humanity. 
• Representation is power. She started her business to become the leader she didn’t see and to show other women and immigrants that the possibility exists. 

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Zhou Fang, Founder and Principal Consultant of Intersectional Group
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Zhou: 

• Visit Zhou’s website: https://www.intersectional.group/ 
• On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhoufang35/ 
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhoufangig/ 

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
  • https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
• Follow us on Instagram @taketheleap_today:
  • https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today 
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: 
  • https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/ 
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 
  • https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/ 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/ 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 4th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, "The Power of Co-Founders: What We Learned from One Foot Over", co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Stephen Brent May and Hami Arrington, founders of One Foot Over, a Houston-based B2B marketing agency redefining how businesses grow with strategy and AI. We unpack what it means to lead together, exploring co-founder dynamics, team building, and why strong partnerships are built on mutual respect, humor, and trust. 

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Partnerships thrive when built on friendship and communication. Hami and Stephen’s success comes from years of shared values, humor, and clarity in how they split responsibilities.
• AI can’t replace judgment, empathy, or collaboration. Use it to automate, summarize, and speed up, not to substitute human connection or creativity.
• Human connection sells. From storytelling emails to networking coffee chats, authenticity builds trust more effectively than any sales pitch.
• Entrepreneurship is better with community. Whether through volunteer networks, peer support, or podcast conversations, relationships fuel resilience.

If you’d like to listen to Stephen Brent May + Hami Arrington’s episode, you can find it at the links below: 

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-foot-over-the-line-building-a-strategy-first/id1735641469?i=1000733909882 
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dVMweoZNYFeCuZSDy5sf2?si=5cslc-LhSU-U1j_01srrNQ 
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/grGBf-JNdaU?si=u_kAJEuD9QUEx_Qm 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
  • https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
• Follow us on Instagram @taketheleap_today:
  • https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today 
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: 
  • https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/ 
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 
  • https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/ 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/ 

The Course: 

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Welcome to the 3rd episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by business partners and best friends, Stephen Brent May & Hami Arrington, founders of One Foot Over, a strategy-first B2B marketing agency. Their story begins with volunteering and leadership within AMA Houston, evolving into an eight-year partnership built on trust, intensity, and a shared mission to “make better marketing.” We also get the backstory behind the name One Foot Over, why volunteering has shaped the way they lead, and the origin of their new podcast–B2B Happy Hour–born from real Friday happy hours and a Slack message titled “Drinking thought.” 🍷

Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: 

• An AMA love story → a business: How volunteering created the trust and reps that became a partnership.
• Hiring & culture realities: The myth of “owner’s mentality,” expectations vs. empathy, and how they check each other’s intensity as leaders.
• The 70% rule: Letting go of perfection to move faster without melting down.

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Stephen Brent May, Founder of One Foot Over
• Guest, Hami Arrington, Founder of One Foot Over
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Stephen + Hami:

• Find Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmay/ 
• Find Stephen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonwinefreak/ 
• Find Hami on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiarrington/ 
• Find Hami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamiarrington 
• Visit the Get One Foot Over website: https://getonefootover.com/
• Subscribe to the B2B Happy Hour Podcast
  • On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theb2bmarketers 
  • On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cpTsWsgH4zq1Z02LTbdHL?si=7cb95f835985434c 
  • On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b2b-happy-hour/id1832725319 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 2nd episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, "Pre-Production Mastery: What We’ve Learned from Sasquatch Media Grounds", co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Mary Williams, founder of Sasquatch Media Grounds, a newly launched, boutique content production studio in Vancouver, Washington. 

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Building a sustainable, repeatable system for content production helps you prevent burnout and streamline your workflow. 
• It is important to research your guests and prepare thoughtful questions to create a more authentic and engaging conversation, plus we get bonus points for making a fantastic guest experience. 
• Launching a brick-and-mortar is much different than an online business and requires different strategies to go to market. 

If you’d like to listen to Mary Williams’ episode, you can find it at the links below: 

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-3-premiere-with-mary-williams-at-sasquatch/id1735641469?i=1000732825389 
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CEkpWsIR2hAmcLOXflPLS?si=79ybHPCcRumIbVriLte1VA 
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/soR6l60NEMg 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
  • https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
• Follow us on Instagram @taketheleap_today:
  • https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today 
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: 
  • https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/ 
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 
  • https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/ 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/ 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 1st episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by returning guest, Mary Williams, in her brand new boutique studio space in downtown Vancouver, Washington, called Sasquatch Media Grounds. We dive into what it means to launch a brick-and-mortar offering, the importance of understanding your audience, and the significance of recording in a physical space together. 

Listen to Mary’s Season 1 episode, “You are Your Best System with Mary Williams,” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch it on YouTube. 

Listen to Mary’s Season 2 episode, “The Librarian’s Guide to Business with Mary Williams: Systems, Stories & Scaling with Joy,” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch it on YouTube. 

Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: 

• The conversation flows much more easily when we record in person. 
• Setting up a brick-and-mortar space is so much different than running an online business. 
• We reflect on the recent failed rebrand efforts of Cracker Barrel. 
• We celebrate making it to season 3 and what it means to have a production process dialed for your podcast. 

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Mary Williams, Founder of Sasquatch Media Grounds, Owner of Sensible Woo, and Host of The School of Moxie podcast
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Mary:

• Receive Weekly Business Readings in Your Inbox! 
• Subscribe to Sensible Woo on YouTube 
• Find Mary on Instagram @sensiblewoo
• Find Mary on Threads @sensiblewoo
• Visit the Sensible Woo website 
• Visit the Sasquatch Media Grounds website
• Listen to The School of Moxie Podcast 

Guest Bio: Mary Williams
Mary Williams is the founder of Sasquatch Media Grounds. She helped podcasters go beyond just hitting record. If you’ve already got your mic and gear dialed in, great…that’s step one. She comes in for the rest of your journey, helping you craft a show that actually grows your brand, builds momentum, and makes your voice impossible to ignore. 

This is full spectrum support: strategy, structure, storytelling, and visibility. She focused especially on building sustainable, repeatable systems for neurodivergent creators…so you’re not stuck in feast-or-famine production cycles or burning out in a dopamine valley. She makes sure what you’re saying is worth being heard (and how you show up is aligned with the business you’re building). Her job is to help you create a podcast that hits harder, sticks longer, and builds connection with your audience. 

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Hello, Take the Leap listeners. During our break between Season 2 and 3, we're going to be dropping replay episodes into our feed. This week, we're going to be featuring our friends from the Common Wealth who are speaking at the Common Wealth Summit August 19-21, 2025. 

The 3-day virtual summit is for disillusioned service providers ready for a business framework that centers community care, mutual aid, and regenerative (not extractive) growth strategies. 

Get your FREE* Summit ticket here: wearethecommonwealth.co/summit/?ref=042790101122

The speaker lineup is small – intentionally less than 20 – and every single person was invited because of the actual work they do, not just their follower count or hype factor. 

Together, we're building something that's clear, strategic, and deeply human. No pitches. No filler. Just practical workshops that don't waste your time, don't assume you want to be famous, and actually support the way you want to run your business. 

We’re not selling you anything. Just free, pitch-free workshops that help you build a business that actually feels good to run... without selling out your values or burning out your nervous system.

It’s happening August 19–21, and you better believe I’m showing up for this one.

*if you need extended access to the sessions, it's only $47! 

Today's replay features Mary Williams, the founder of Sensible Woo, where systems get mystical and strategy gets spiritual. A former digital archivist at a major animation studio, she now helps solopreneurs build their content ecosystems–from podcasts to YouTube to newsletters–with intuition and precision. Think spreadsheets, moon phases, and serious results. 

Mary's Summit Session: "You, Me, & ChatGPT" is on Wednesday, August 20th at 12 pm EST. Don't forget you can get your free ticket here ➡️ wearethecommonwealth.co/summit/?ref=042790101122 

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Hello, Take the Leap listeners. During our break between Season 2 and 3, we're going to be dropping replay episodes into our feed. This week, we're going to be featuring our friends from the Common Wealth who are speaking at the Common Wealth Summit August 19-21, 2025. 

The 3-day virtual summit is for disillusioned service providers ready for a business framework that centers community care, mutual aid, and regenerative (not extractive) growth strategies. 

Get your FREE* Summit ticket here: wearethecommonwealth.co/summit/?ref=042790101122

The speaker lineup is small – intentionally less than 20 – and every single person was invited because of the actual work they do, not just their follower count or hype factor. 

Together, we're building something that's clear, strategic, and deeply human. No pitches. No filler. Just practical workshops that don't waste your time, don't assume you want to be famous, and actually support the way you want to run your business. 

We’re not selling you anything. Just free, pitch-free workshops that help you build a business that actually feels good to run... without selling out your values or burning out your nervous system.

It’s happening August 19–21, and you better believe I’m showing up for this one.

*if you need extended access to the sessions, it's only $47! 

Today's replay features Dusti Arab, a marketing strategist and the founder of The Reinvention Co, where she helps values-driven business owners build regenerative marketing systems rooted in trust, resonance, and results. She’s the creator of Referral Worthy, the podcast and methodology for turning exceptional client experiences into word-of-mouth engines. With a background in creative direction, messaging, and operations, Dusti specializes in making your business unmistakable – and easier to talk about. If your marketing isn’t working the way it used to, she’s the strategist you call when you’re ready to be known for what you actually do best.

Dusti's Summit Session: "Referral Worthy Delivery: How to Build Back-End Systems That Keep Clients Talking" is on Thursday, August21st  at 2 pm EST. Don't forget you can get your free ticket here ➡️ wearethecommonwealth.co/summit/?ref=042790101122 

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