🔥 How Valerie Built a Soulful Vacation Rental Empire with EOS®

What do self-help books, short-term rentals, and a powerhouse all-female leadership team have in common? Valerie.

In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, founder of Juniper Holiday and Home and author of two transformation-focused books, to explore how she accidentally built a fast-growing vacation rental management company by mixing soulful leadership with serious business chops. With a team of 15 women running the show, EOS® as their operating system, and properties that feel like boutique hotels, Valerie shares how she scaled, systemized, and stayed spiritually aligned.

In this candid, high-value conversation, we cover:

🎯 How to lead with soul while growing a fast-paced business

💼 The EOS® tools that create focus, alignment, and smooth operations

🌟 Building a strong all-female team that thrives under shared vision

📚 How Valerie integrates her author mindset into leadership and culture

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance heart, strategy, and growth, Valerie’s story is a blueprint for doing it all with intention.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Valerie Gangas - Founder & CEO | Juniper Holiday and Home | www.juniperholidayandhome.com

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE: https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

🎨 From Solo Designer to Business Visionary: Christi’s Journey on The Shift Spotlight™

What happens when a creative visionary builds a booming business and stays true to her values? On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Christi Barbour, who grew her design practice from a one-woman show into a thriving team of 17 delivering commercial, luxury residential, and mixed-use projects.

But this isn’t just about scaling bigger — it’s about scaling intentionally. Christi shares how she’s balancing creativity, leadership, and business growth without losing the heart that started it all.

In this inspiring conversation, we cover:

🚀 How EOS® gave her structure, accountability, and room to scale

🧭 The emotional (and strategic) realities of succession planning

💚 Why building a “heart of house” 💚 team transformed her culture

🎨 How she’s keeping creativity alive inside a serious business machine

If you’re a creative, a leader, or just someone striving to grow without selling your soul, this episode will give you both wisdom and fuel for the journey.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Christi – Founder & CEO | www.barbourspangle.com

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

🔥 How Leonard Lynskey Turned a Business Crash into a Comeback with EOS®

On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Leonard Lynskey — pharmacist-turned-EOS® Implementer and the guide behind some of today’s most remarkable business turnarounds.

After scaling his own business at lightning speed, Leonard hit a wall. The crash was hard, but it became the catalyst for transformation. Enter EOS® — the system that helped him rebuild with clarity, accountability, and the kind of balance most entrepreneurs only dream about.

In this candid, high-value conversation, we cover:

🎯 The EOS® tools that bring focus, alignment, and real results

💰 Why “whack-a-mole” management is more costly than you think — and how EOS® stops the chaos

🤝 How leaders can move from blame to trust and build teams that actually thrive

If you’ve ever felt reactive, stuck, or on the edge of burnout, Leonard’s story is proof that structure and mindset can completely change the game.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Leonard Lynskey – EOS® Implementer | eosworldwide.com/leonard-lynskey

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

🔥 How Barrie Cohen Left Burnout Behind—and Built a PR Agency That Actually Gets Results

On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Barrie Cohen—scuba diver, founder of Barrie Cohen PR, and the strategist behind some of today’s most visible brands.

After walking away from a toxic job, Barrie didn’t just start a business—she redefined what modern PR looks like. Think less press releases, more real relationships, smart strategy, and turning podcasts into visibility powerhouses.

In this honest, high-impact conversation, we cover:

🎯 Why most people misunderstand PR—and what actually works now

🌍 The freedom (and friction) of running a fully remote, women-led team across time zones

🧠 The mindset shift that nearly broke her—and what she learned from it

🎙️ How to turn podcast guest spots into weeks of content and real ROI

🚫 The visibility mistakes that keep founders stuck—and how to stop playing small

Whether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or tired of shouting into the void—Barrie’s approach to PR might just change how you show up.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Barrie Cohen – Founder, Barrie Cohen Public Relations

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ From Backstage Passes to Boardrooms — Tarra’s Wild Ride to Entrepreneurial Success. ✨

In this powerhouse episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Tarra, founder of Take It Easy Group, whose journey from personal assistant to rock legends to powerhouse business strategist is anything but ordinary.

From chasing vanity metrics to rebuilding her business with clarity and grit, Tarra brings raw honesty, deep insights, and a no-nonsense approach to scaling service-based businesses in today’s fast-paced world.

Inside this candid conversation:

🔥 How chasing growth nearly cost her everything—and how she turned it around

🧠 Why visionaries hit a ceiling—and how to finally break through it

📈 The systems, hires, and mindset shifts that rebuilt Take It Easy Group

💡 Why now is the time for bootstrapped, service-based founders to shine

🎯 Practical advice for staying focused, hiring right, and getting out of your own way

🎧 Tune in now for visionary wisdom, founder truths, and strategy that actually works.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Tarra Stubbins – Founder, Take It Easy Group | www.takeiteasygroup.com

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Creative Vision Meets Strategic Execution — Without the Burnout. ✨

In this high-energy episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andy Atkins, founder of 730 Eddy Studios, to unpack what it really takes to lead a creative team, scale a growing business, and stay grounded as a visionary.

From battling overwhelm to finding flow, Andy brings unfiltered insight, contagious charisma, and real-world wins that every founder, creative, and team leader can learn from.

Inside this charged conversation:

⚡ How Andy turns chaos into momentum—and overwhelm into action

🎯 Why EOS® became the backbone of his fast-growing video agency

🧠 How to lead creatives without losing your mind (or your mission)

🏃‍♂️ What it really takes to find your pace as a visionary

💬 Plus: Why clarity, culture, and camera work can (and should) coexist

🎧 Tune in now for creative strategy, visionary leadership, and practical tools to recharge your team and your mission.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Andy Atkins – Founder, 730 Eddy Studios | www.730eddy.com

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Business Isn’t Just Systems — It’s a Human Transformation. ✨

In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Kevin Hundal, EOS® Implementer and visionary leader, who’s helping founders and leadership teams break through resistance, scale smarter, and lead with heart.

From redefining core values to energizing entire leadership teams, Kevin shares the human-first framework that drives real change—from boardrooms to villages in India.

Inside this transformative conversation:

🚀 How EOS® isn’t just a business system — it’s a tool for personal and organizational transformation

💡 Why Kevin swapped “curiosity” for “kindness” as a core value—and what it changed

🧠 What really happens when leadership teams align their human energy

🌍 How Kevin’s operational excellence is impacting under-resourced communities in India

💬 Plus: What it means to do business with heart, not just hustle

🎧 Tune in now for mindset shifts, heart-led leadership, and tools that actually move the needle. Tag a founder or leader who needs this.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Kevin Hundal – EOS® Implementer | www.eosworldwide.com/kevin-hundal

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Marketing Isn’t a Quick Fix — It’s a Strategy. ✨

In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Jennifer Lawrence, a marketing leader who’s scaling with intention, not just hustle.

From growing a team to navigating EOS®, AI, and leadership transitions, Jennifer shares what it really takes to lead with radical candor—and why authenticity is still your most valuable asset.

Inside this candid conversation:

🚀 The mindset shift behind sustainable agency growth

📈 Why brand clarity beats flashy campaigns every time

🤖 How AI is reshaping the marketing playbook

🧭 Leading through change with honesty, grit, and heart

💬 Plus: Jennifer’s motto, “Stay sharp and give a damn,” says it all.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how she blends ROI with real connection—and tag a marketing leader who needs this.

Podcast Guest:

• Jennifer Lawrence – Marketing Leader & Founder of Vye Agency | www.vye.agency
• Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

🚀 What happens when neuroscience meets EOS®?

In this transformative episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Brent Stromwall, a technical consultant-turned-EOS® Implementer, who brings a unique lens to leadership, emotional maturity, and sustainable organizational change.

Drawing from neuroscience, Brent breaks down the root causes of team dysfunction—and how shifting mindset, not just structure, unlocks lasting results. Whether you're wrestling with accountability issues or striving to build a healthier culture, this conversation delivers real, actionable insights.

Inside this unfiltered deep dive:

🧠 How emotional maturity drives high-performing teams

📊 Why traditional accountability charts often fail—and how to rewire them

💬 The link between psychological safety and business outcomes

🛠️ Tools for navigating conflict, resistance, and leadership blind spots

🔥 Plus: The surprising power of vulnerability in organizational growth

Whether you're leading a growing team or guiding a company through change—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and team health.

🎧 Tune in now—and tag a visionary leader who needs this insight!

Podcast Guest:

◾ Brent Stromwall– EOS® Implementer & Organizational Change Consultant | www.eosworldwide.com/brent-stromwall

Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

🚨 Tired of surprise legal bills derailing your business?

In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Legrand, attorney and founder of Spera Law, to explore how he’s revolutionizing legal services with a subscription-based model built for modern businesses.

From breaking the mold of hourly billing to helping $1M–$30M companies scale with clarity, Andrew shares the systems, pricing, and mindset shifts that are reshaping how legal support should work.

Inside this forward-thinking conversation:

⚖️ What fractional general counsel actually is—and who needs it

💰 Why value-based pricing aligns incentives and builds trust

🛠️ The small systems tweaks that drive long-term growth

🤖 His take on AI’s role in legal + the future of smarter business ops

🥏 Plus: What ultimate Frisbee taught him about teamwork + strategy

Whether you’re scaling past seven figures or just tired of reactive legal fees—this episode will challenge how you think about legal support.

🎧 Tune in now—and tag a business owner who needs this fresh perspective!

Podcast Guest:

◾ Andrew Legrand – Attorney & Founder, Spera Law | www.speralaw.com

Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast