Room to Grow is the math podcast that brings you discussions on trending topics in math education in short segments. We’re not here to talk at people. We’re here to think and learn with others — because when it comes to mathematics there’s always room to grow!
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Ready to level up your business, career, and personal life? Join Host Sana on BIZBLEND for daily live shows featuring raw, honest conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers. Get practical advice, success stories, and actionable tips to overcome real-world challenges—all with a dash of fun and inspiration! Whether you’re building a business, advancing your career, or chasing personal growth, this is your go-to podcast for motivation and strategy. Let’s grow and th ...
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Establish Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning
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34:04In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions, celebrating its 10th anniversary. This month’s practice is “Establish Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning.” This is defined as follows: Effective teaching of mathematics establishes clear goals for…
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Redefining Innovation: AI, Conscious Leadership & Spiritual Capitalism with Devon Kerns
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39:49In this thought-provoking episode of BizBlend, host Sana is joined by conscious leadership coach and spiritual disruptor Devon Kerns. Together, they explore how AI, awakened leadership, and soulful entrepreneurship are shaping the future of work, innovation, and human potential. Devon shares his personal journey from ego-driven hustle to purpose-al…
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Design It to Land: Oreet Kaufman on PowerPoint That Speaks, Sells, and Sticks
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22:50In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana talks with Oreet Kaufman, a former corporate trainer turned PowerPoint design expert. With over 20 years of experience, Oreet reveals why most presentations fail—not due to lack of information, but because of too much of it. She unpacks her concept of “word dieting,” shares a real-world case where her redesign…
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Out of Alignment: Why High Performers Burn Out – with Charles Browne
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29:35In this episode of BizBlend, we unpack the hidden drivers behind high-performance burnout with leadership and peak performance coach Charles Browne. A former nuclear attack submarine warfare veteran and author of The Pursuit of Identity and Purpose, Charles explains why checking all the boxes often leaves high achievers feeling empty. We explore th…
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The Quiet Leader’s Advantage: How Monica Rivera Helps You Own the Room Without Raising Your Voice
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28:16In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana explores the power of quiet leadership with Monica Rivera—personal branding strategist, TEDx speaker, and the voice behind You Wanna Do What?. Together, they discuss why being loud isn’t the same as being impactful. Monica shares how introverts, ambiverts, and soft-spoken leaders can build presence, pitch powe…
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Mindset Over Math: Financial Clarity with Mike ‘Cashflow’ Milan
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27:48In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Mike Milan, known as “Cashflow Mike,” to discuss how entrepreneurs can eliminate anxiety and chaos by learning the language of numbers. Author of Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Mike shares how understanding financial statements—beyond just profit and loss—can transform business decisions and mental h…
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Soul to Strategy: Building a Spiritually Aligned Business with Marie-Eve Talbot
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17:35In this soulful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Marie-Eve Talbot, a business mentor and online business manager who seamlessly integrates modern operations with ancient wisdom. Together, they explore how astrology, Ayurveda, and intuitive energy cycles can inform practical business decisions. From structuring your day based on doshas …
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Reignite Your Purpose: Daily Habits, Mindset & Gratitude with Dean Taylor
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32:56In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana dives into an honest and reflective conversation with Dean Taylor—a mentor, speaker, and advocate for mid-life transformation. With 25+ years of professional and personal growth, Dean opens up about his shift from a nursing career to healthcare IT and how adopting the Miracle Morning routine helped him…
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Tokenizing the Future: Eric McHugh on Web3, Conscious Capitalism & Aces
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14:41In this compelling BizBlend episode, host Sana is joined by Eric McHugh—serial founder and Web3 pioneer—who's on a mission to redefine global commerce. From tokenizing luxury goods to building marketplaces that fuse AI, blockchain, and spiritual intention, Eric breaks down how his platform, Aces, is creating a more inclusive and transparent digital…
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Rewiring the Entrepreneurial Mind with Irina Alexander
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22:28In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into the intersection of neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and mental wellness with Irina Alexander, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Academy of Motive Action. Together, they explore how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) empowers entrepreneurs to challenge internal narratives, prevent burnout, and l…
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From Surviving to Thriving: Tracy Nannery on Breaking Free from Life’s Transitions
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20:15On this episode of BizBlend, host Sana speaks with Tracy B. Nannery—The More Mentor—about how to move beyond survival mode and truly thrive through life’s toughest transitions. Whether it's a career pivot, relationship change, or becoming a caregiver, Tracy unpacks how clarity, vulnerability, and mindset can help us reclaim direction and build some…
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The 3 P’s of Success: People, Productivity & Personality with Luke Jean-Louis
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21:27In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Luke Jean-Louis—author, coach, speaker, and host of The Deep Voice Man Show—to break down his powerful framework for success: the 3 P’s—People, Productivity, and Personality. Luke shares how the right circle can elevate your growth, how productivity is about consistent action, and why cultivatin…
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Greatness & Mastery: Martial Arts Meets Leadership with Bogdan Rosu
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36:12In this power-packed episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with martial artist, leadership coach, and author Bogdan Rosu to explore how martial arts principles can transform modern leadership. Drawing on deep insights from his upcoming book Greatness and Mastery, Bogdan breaks down how sensitivity, discipline, intuition, and resilience can creat…
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Scaling Smart: Gregory Shepard on Startup Life Cycles, Failure Traps & Altruistic Capitalism
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19:27In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Gregory Shepard—serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Startup Lifecycle. With 12 exits under his belt, Greg unpacks why nearly 47% of startups fail in their first 18 months, the danger of bad advice from trusted sources, and the often misunderstood purpose of raising capital. The conv…
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Tenacity in the Kitchen: Deborah Erickson’s Bold Journey with The Blind Kitchen
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23:35In this episode of BizBlend, we meet Debra Erickson—blind chef, entrepreneur, and founder of The Blind Kitchen. Debra shares how she transformed the challenges of vision loss into a purposeful business that empowers others with similar experiences. From adapting in culinary school to building a company rooted in accessibility and safety, Debra's st…
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Winning Teams Start With You: Leadership Lessons with Cory Geffre
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17:50In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with healthcare executive and leadership strategist Cory Geffre to explore what truly drives team performance. Beyond results and output, Cory shares why the key to long-term success lies in developing people—not just managing them. With decades of experience transforming disengaged teams into high …
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Balancing Leadership and Legacy: Paul H. Flowers Jr. on Mindset, Team Building & Entrepreneur Life
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33:29In this thought-provoking episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Paul H. Flowers Jr., a seasoned entrepreneur and national sales director, for an unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to lead, grow, and sustain in the business world. Paul shares the mindset shifts that shaped his journey from direct sales to corporate leadership an…
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Book Marketing Basics for Self-Published Authors with Kirsten Marion
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33:32In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Kirsten Marion—former CFO, author, and founder of a small publishing firm—to unpack the essentials of book marketing for self-published authors. From debunking bestseller myths to practical marketing strategies that don’t drain your wallet, Kirsten shares honest insights and lessons learned the …
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Storytelling, Strategy & Creative Leadership with Dan Fisher of Bottle Rocket Media
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19:50In this episode of BizBlend, we speak with Emmy Award-winning producer Dan Fisher, Principal at Bottle Rocket Media. Dan shares valuable insights into what makes storytelling effective in today’s fast-content world, how creative leadership can thrive in collaborative environments, and why both small startups and Fortune 500s must embrace agility. W…
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Creator Economy Unplugged: Nate Fox on Virality, Burnout & Building for Impact
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20:52In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with creative marketing leader and founder Nate Fox to dissect the buzz—and the reality—of the creator economy. From Google and Lyft to launching a viral gaming platform played by over 7 million users, Nate brings a sharp, no-fluff lens to what creators and brands are doing right—and wrong. Together…
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Faith, Failure & the Power of Building Teams – with Steve Perry
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24:09In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Steve Perry, a bold faith-driven entrepreneur and former Fortune 100 leader, to unpack the raw reality behind building teams that scale and navigating leadership with conviction. From launching a business at 15 to leaving a $900K job, Steve shares why entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, what it…
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Own Your Narrative, Scale with Purpose – with Lechon Kirb
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27:21In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Lechon Kirb, a creative entrepreneur and speaker helping founders and creators master their narrative while building purpose-driven businesses. Lechon challenges traditional growth strategies and explains why your story isn’t just content—it’s currency. From a childhood experience that sparked h…
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The Trust Trap: Why Smart People Get Betrayed – Featuring Clay Moffat
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33:04In this explosive episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with Clay Moffat—ex-Navy weapons tech, behavioral coach, and author of The Trust Trap. They explore the hard truths about trust, betrayal, and why even the smartest leaders fall for the same patterns. Clay reveals how betrayal isn’t personal—it's systemic—and often rooted in our own failur…
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From Translator to Thought Leader: Jason Willis-Lee on AI, Niching Down & Resilience
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24:38In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Jason Willis-Lee—a veteran medical translator turned entrepreneurial mentor—to unpack the mindset, strategy, and lessons behind pivoting in a rapidly evolving industry. With over 25 years of experience in clinical translation, Jason shares why he shifted toward linguistic validation, how he's em…
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How to Build a Business That Holds You with Edi Oduraa
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23:07In this eye-opening episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Edi Oduraa—civil engineer turned growth architect and founder of House of Oduraa—to unpack what it really means to build a business that doesn’t burn you out. Edi breaks down her unique concept of “sacred infrastructure,” blending hard systems like SOPs and tech with heart-centered l…
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Leading From Within: Self-Leadership with Dr. Fredah Mainah
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26:26In this compelling episode of BizBlend, we sit down with Dr.Fredah Mainah, a self-leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Rainbow Ono Sanctuary. We explore the often-overlooked but vital concept of self-leadership—what it truly means to lead yourself with clarity, courage, and authenticity. Dr.Mainah explains how self-leadership goes far beyond p…
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Mastering Delegation: How Entrepreneurs Can Let Go to Scale Up with Renee Hastings
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23:07In this empowering episode of BizBlend podcast, host Sana sits down with Renee Hastings, CEO of Executive Help Now, to explore why delegation is more than outsourcing—it’s a leadership transformation. They unpack the emotional and practical barriers entrepreneurs face when letting go of control, and how delegation can unlock growth, focus, and sust…
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Redefining Success: Kristen Chimack on Leaving Corporate America & Building Down to Earth Insights
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32:29In this episode of BizBlend, Kristen Chimack, founder of Down to Earth Insights and author of The Cost of Staying, shares her transformative journey of walking away from a 30-year corporate career to pursue entrepreneurship. Kristen talks about the inner conflict of feeling unfulfilled despite outward success, the fears tied to leaving a steady pay…
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Scaling Smarter: Roberto Martinez on Digital Marketing, AI, and Sustainable Business Growth
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28:26In this insightful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Roberto Martinez, a digital marketing strategist and founder of Braven and SMRTS. Together, they break down actionable strategies for small businesses aiming to scale in a crowded digital world. From leveraging AI for customer acquisition to cutting through the noise with content that…
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Facing Fear in Business: Taming the Monster Under the Bed with Tracey Sundkvist
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28:54In this insightful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Tracey Sundkvist, a powerhouse growth coach blending psychology, neuroscience, and business strategy. Together, they unpack the hidden fears entrepreneurs face—fear of failure, fear of success, and the fear of visibility—and explore how these internal narratives can silently shape bus…
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Redefining High Performance: Rachel Edmondson-Clarke on Leadership, Burnout & Sustainable Success
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27:24In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Rachel Edmondson-Clarke, a leadership coach with over 20 years of corporate experience, to unpack the hidden costs of burnout and the myth of balance in high-pressure environments. Rachel shares her story of collapsing from burnout in her corporate role, and the mindset shifts that help…
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Leading from Feminine Power: A Conversation with Natalini Joy
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25:59In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Natalini Joy, former CEO of the Global Citizen Forum, who walked away from prestige and politics to embrace a radically authentic leadership rooted in feminine energy. Natalini shares her journey of shedding masculine paradigms, navigating burnout, and reinventing herself from the insid…
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Scaling Without Ads: Dan Shinder on Organic Growth, Authentic Marketing, and the Big Mistakes Killing Your Brand
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26:55In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Dan Shinder, founder of Drum Talk TV, to unpack how he built a global brand reaching 100 million people yearly—without paid ads, boosted posts, or SEO hacks. Dan shares the unconventional strategies behind his 1.5 million-strong community, why most brands fail with hashtags, and the five essenti…
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Quantum Transformation: Unlocking Success with Asara Lovejoy
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26:56In this powerful conversation on BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Asara Lovejoy—author, thought leader, and creator of The One Command—to explore how quantum principles and brainwave states can be consciously leveraged for personal and professional transformation. Asara explains how shifting into the brain’s Theta state using her six-step process…
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Mastering Mental Performance for Founders with Karina Baldwin
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26:25In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Karina Baldwin, a powerhouse mental performance coach with a master’s in performance psychology. From coaching elite athletes and US Army soldiers to mentoring female founders, Karina shares how high achievers can overcome mental blocks, fear of success, and burnout. This conversation di…
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Faceless Brands, Automated Business: Drake Wolfe’s Game-Changing AI Model
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28:20In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Drake Wolfe, founder of Omnixion and Optimized AI, to explore how he built over 30 faceless brands using autonomous AI systems—without a team, funding, or showing his face. Raised in foster care, Drake shares how adversity shaped his mindset around automation, ownership, and redefining …
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Building Bold: Oleksandr Buratynskyi on Bootstrapping, Systems Thinking & Leading Through Crisis
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28:20In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Oleksandr Buratynskyi—tech leader, systems coach, and founder of T Travel—to unpack what it truly means to lead, build, and adapt under extreme circumstances. Oleksandr shares how he bootstrapped a travel app from Ukraine’s war zone to 37,000+ users without external funding, built a res…
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Level Up Your WordPress Career with Matt Dorman: Strategy, Skills & Scaling Smarter
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20:07In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Matt Dorman, co-founder of Ndevr, a leading WordPress agency serving clients like Time, Johnson & Johnson, and Fox News. They unpack the hidden pitfalls even big brands face when scaling WordPress platforms, the most valuable skills for today’s WordPress professionals, and why future-proofing yo…
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Leading Through the Messy Middle: A Conversation with Patti Feeney
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30:11In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Patti Feeney, leadership coach, author, and change navigator, to explore what it really takes to lead during uncertain times. Patti shares insights from her own career transitions, including a pivotal layoff, and unpacks how leaders can find meaning, momentum, and clarity in the thick o…
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Scaling Trust in Tech: The Human Factor with Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue
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42:03In this compelling episode of BizBlend Podcast, Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue and former Wall Street strategist, shares powerful insights on why human-led tech support is crucial in a technology-driven world. Andrew highlights how trust has eroded through automation, emphasizing the importance of genuine human interaction to rebuild customer lo…
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Unlocking Inclusive Wealth: Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Elaine Rasmussen
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31:06In this empowering episode of BizBlend, Elaine Rasmussen, a visionary advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship, shares her journey from Wall Street analyst to leading champion for economic justice. Elaine sheds light on how underestimated entrepreneurs can strategically access capital, overcome systemic barriers, and create lasting impact in their c…
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Break Every Limit: Activating Overflow in Life & Leadership with Billy Fowler
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28:55In this transformative episode of BizBlend, host Sana welcomes Billy Fowler, founder of Overflow Nation and author of The Answer: Break Every Limit, Receive Every Blessing. Billy shares his remarkable journey from a 20+ year corporate HR career to founding a global movement centered on giving, leadership alignment, and financial freedom. Discover h…
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The Hidden Cost of Employee Turnover with Francie Jain
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28:36In this powerful episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Francie Jain, Founder and CEO of Terawatt, to explore the hidden financial and cultural costs of employee turnover. Francie breaks down why turnover is a silent revenue leak, how leaders can quantify it accurately, and what real solutions look like. They also dive into the growi…
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Jodi Bondi Norgaard on Breaking Barriers & Building Purpose-Driven Brands
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25:01In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Avik sits down with Jodi Bondi Norgaard—entrepreneur, activist, TEDx speaker, and author of More Than A Doll. Together, they dive deep into the long game of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Jodi shares her incredible journey of launching the Go! Go! Sports Girls dolls, confronting gender stereotypes, and c…
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Unlocking Financial Flow: Aligning Business Strategy with Chakras featuring Ash Shukla
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50:52In this inspiring episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into the powerful intersection of business strategy and spiritual alignment with Ash Shukla, holistic business consultant and founder of Financial Chakras. Ash shares his inspiring journey from arriving in the U.S. with $20 to becoming a bestselling author and mentor to seven-figure entrepreneu…
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Solopreneur Success Secrets: Mastering Mental Health and Business Growth with Liz Steblay
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26:38In today’s episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Liz Steblay — solopreneur mentor, founder of Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA), and author of Succeeding as a Solopreneur — to uncover the real path to solopreneur success. Liz shares why emotional wellness is crucial for thriving independently, how mental health in busin…
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Built to Exit: Tracy Gunn’s Roadmap to Selling Your Business on Your Terms
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31:18In this insightful episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Tracy Gunn, serial entrepreneur and founder of Get Exitable, to demystify business exit planning. Tracy shares her personal journey of turning an unsellable business into a sellable asset within just three months. She reveals why only one in ten businesses successfully sell an…
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Unlocking the Visibility Code with Dawn Stebbing
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27:38In this empowering episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Dawn Stebbing, a voice and visibility strategist, to explore what it really takes for women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate spaces to be seen, heard, and remembered. Dawn shares her powerful journey of losing everything—title, team, identity—and rebuilding from the insi…
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From Cold Calls to Hot Leads: Aidan Sowa’s Blueprint for Sales Growth and Pipeline Mastery
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16:30In this high-impact episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Aidan Sowa, founder of Zoto Dialer and Sowa Marketing Agency, to demystify the world of cold calling and pipeline building. From overcoming the dread of outreach to leveraging cutting-edge dialer technology, Aidan shares practical strategies that turn cold calling from a grind into a…
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Start Before You're Ready: Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta on Building Through the Messy Middle
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32:06In today’s energizing episode of BizBlend, we sit down with powerhouse founders Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta of The Metamorphosis Studios. From corporate layoffs to building a transformative consulting firm, they share how messy beginnings can create magical outcomes. We dive into overcoming perfection paralysis, navigating business and motherh…
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