The Blank Slate Podcast

On today's episode we talk to Sophia Ruffolo, Founder and CEO, and Rebecca Wallenfelsz, Director, of femmebought, about the funding gap for women business owners, creating your own community when it doesn't exist, collaboration over competition and empowering women to gain economic independence through entrepreneurship.

On today's episode we talk to Mark Rothman, Progress Coach, about reinvention, asking yourself what you're getting out of being stuck, dissociation, letting go of the trapeze, connecting with others and Stop Playing Small: An A to Z Guide to Living Your Bigger, Better Life.

On today's episode we talk to Buunni Coffee Co-Founders Sarina Prabasi and Elias Gurmu (who just happeb to be both business and personal partners), about creating community, coffee culture, having respect for each other's roles, what comes next and The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times.

On today's episode we talk to Mary Nisi, Founder, Toast & Jam (as well as Ampersand and CHIRP Radio), about the business of love, valuing work, coping through Peleton (and other outlets), life and business strategies after the pandemic and beekeeping.

On today's episode we talk to David Garofalo, Owner & Founder, Two Guys Smoke Shop, about believing in reciprocity, educated guesses, looking at the assets you have (as well as your strengths and opportunities), proven promotions and providing a better business.

On today's episode (of the newly rebranded The Blank Slate Podcast) we talk to Melissa McAtee and Thon Lorenz, (who are both personal and professional) Partners at elbē creative partners, about intention, diversity, seeking guidance, being nimble, learning something new and finding someone who challenges you in a healthy way.

On today's episode we talk to Scott Campbell, CRO and Co-Founder of Koan, about having a deliberate focus, OKR methodology, creating a cadence for reporting and how during the pandemic Koan has focused on embracing short term horizons, being agile and a willingness to change.

On today's episode we talk to Eric Lazar, Partner, Lead Evangelist and Rebecca Considine, Partner, Rapport & Sales Synergies, of SpeedPro Chicago Loop, about not being afraid to ask for help, pivoting, moving from conversation to action, giving back to the community and their truly uplifting "Hope and Thanks" campaign.

On today's episode we talk to Justin Breen, Founder & President, BrEpic Communications LLC and Chris M. King, CEO, Status Flow, about a range of topics, including having an abundance mindset, positivity, honoring what you're experiencing and counterintuitive thinking.

On today's episode we talk to Jana Fuelberth and Kristen Chandler, Co-Founder & President and Account Executive respectively, of analytic.li, and revisit the Five Pillars of any Comeback Plan, while also discussing workforce optimization, usable data and leading in a way that's authentic to you.