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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Raising Young CEOs: How Entrepreneurship Builds Confidence in Kids with Kayshree Govender
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30:11In this compelling episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Kayshree Govender, founder of Dreamers and Founders, to explore how entrepreneurship is transforming the emotional and creative development of children worldwide. What began at a kitchen table with heartbreak and a cereal box has now evolved into a global movement teaching kids as you…
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Reclaiming the Inner Healer with Simon Lüthi: Leadership, Burnout & Conscious Recovery
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27:33In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana speaks with Simon Lüthi—also known as The Rocket Shaman—about how modern leaders can break free from burnout and reclaim their innate healing power. A former high-performing executive who faced chronic illness and cancer, Simon shares how those crises became catalysts for transformation. From boardroo…
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The Innovator’s Mindset: Balancing Dreamer, Executive & Guardian with JL Heather
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23:23In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with JL Heather, founder of Centered, to explore innovation beyond buzzwords. JL breaks down the “Innovator’s Mindset” using a neurological model of the Dreamer, Executive, and Guardian—three internal voices we must balance to unlock creativity and strategic action. The conversation challenges tradi…
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Marathon Mindset and Moving the Horizon with Michael Viane
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25:36In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into a high-impact conversation with business coach and executive advisor Michael Viane. Together, they unpack the powerful concept of the Marathon Mindset—a framework rooted in purpose, pace, and perseverance. Michael shares how breaking overwhelming goals into small, focused steps—what he calls “moving…
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Conscious Love in Leadership: Christian de la Huerta on Ego, Power & Self-Worth
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23:06In this episode of BizBlend, transformational coach and TEDx speaker Christian de la Huerta joins host Sana to explore the deeper dimensions of love, leadership, and self-awareness. Drawing from his decades of experience and personal evolution, Christian breaks down the top relationship challenges, explains how ego and old wounds impact business dy…
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Negotiation, Leadership & Boardroom Strategy with Michelle Merritt
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32:50In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with executive career strategist Michelle Merritt to uncover what it truly takes to design a strategic career, negotiate high-stakes compensation, and secure a boardroom seat. With decades of experience coaching C-suite leaders and sitting on over 30 boards herself, Michelle breaks down the mental r…
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The Consistency Effect with Brad Henderson: Ditching Hustle Culture for Sustainable Success
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24:19In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with leadership coach, CEO, and author Brad Henderson to unravel the myth of overnight success. Drawing from his book The Consistency Effect, Brad shares why the true path to achievement isn’t through flashy grand slams but through steady, reliable singles and doubles. They explore how consi…
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Is Credit Card Debt Even Real? Uncovering the Banking Loophole with Tommy Kilpatrick
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19:17In this episode of BizBlend, we dig into the controversial topic of alleged credit card debt with author and legal researcher Tommy Kilpatrick. Tommy reveals how most bank-issued credit cards may not legally constitute true debt and outlines the systemic loopholes that allow consumers to challenge these claims. If you're a business owner, founder, …
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Scaling Smarter: Discover Revenue Patterns with Rion Westfall
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26:06In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into revenue mastery and pattern discovery with Rion Westfall, founder of 537BD. Rion shares how founders can shift from hustle mode to strategic control by identifying internal and external patterns that drive sustainable growth. Drawing from his experience auditing businesses across 15 countries, Rion …
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Reinventing Your Career Without Sacrificing Income - with Rachel Spekman
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23:01In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with Rachel Spekman, career coach, therapist, and founder of Made For More Coaching. Rachel shares how high-achieving professionals can pursue soul-aligned work without sacrificing their income. She challenges the outdated belief that meaningful work means financial compromise and unpacks why many t…
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Revolutionizing Home Services: Sardor Umrdinov's Journey From $800 to 10,000+ Locations
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23:33In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance. Sardor shares his incredible immigrant-to-entrepreneur journey — arriving in LA with just $800 and building a nationwide home services powerhouse operating in 10,000+ locations. Sardor breaks down how Home Alliance is using cloud-based operation…
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40 Years of Leadership Wisdom: Life, Leadership & Success with Charlie Newcomb
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26:01In this episode of BizBlend, Sana sits down with Charlie Newcomb, who brings over 40 years of frontline leadership experience, including 33 years at McDonald’s and more than a decade supporting the food service ecosystem. Charlie shares insights from his book Life, Leadership, and Success, offering grounded advice on managing teams, navigating conf…
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Unlocking Your Wildest Dreams with Jack Wolstencroft
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31:40In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Jack Wolstencroft, leadership mentor and founder of Wildest Dream, to explore why high performers struggle with identity and how intentional reflection can unlock personal growth. Jack shares how our prescribed life paths often delay true self-discovery until our late 20s and early 30s. He expla…
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Authentic Branding: Build Identity, Not Imitation - with Deevo Tindall
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22:51In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Deevo Tindall — brand architect, host of The Branding Laboratory, and the voice behind The Brand Storyteller. Together, they unpack what it truly means to build an authentic personal brand in today’s noisy digital world. Deevo challenges the copycat culture dominating social media and explains w…
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Legacy, Conscious Capitalism & The Power of Heart-Centered Leadership with Louis Kim
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39:01In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Louis Kim — entrepreneur, private equity investor, and spiritual leader — to explore the profound intersection of capitalism, consciousness, and personal healing. Louis opens up about his early struggles with self-destruction despite business success, the transformative role of plant me…
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From Dyslexia to Boardrooms: Rob Matzkin on Executive Leadership & Inner Work
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22:22In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Rob Matzkin, executive advisor, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Rob shares his journey of overcoming dyslexia, building his first business at 10, and later advising companies managing billions in assets. He explains why sustainable leadership demands both strategic execution and deep inner wo…
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Reframing Stress: Leadership, Trauma & The Black Belt Mind with Dana Pemberton & Colleen Robinson
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31:48In this episode of Biz Blend, host Sana dives into the hidden dimensions of stress with Dana Pemberton and Colleen Robinson, co-founders of The Digital Dojo. Far from being the enemy, stress—when understood through the lens of martial arts and holistic wellness—can become a compass for resilience and conscious leadership. From trauma-informed decis…
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Beyond the Diversity Wars: Leading Through Conflict with Dr. Thomas Becker
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19:35In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Dr. Thomas Becker, organizational psychologist and author of Beyond the Diversity Wars, to explore how leaders can navigate polarization, conflict, and identity-based divisions without sacrificing performance or values. Dr. Becker introduces the “detente mindset”—a strategy rooted in coexistence…
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Confidence is the Result, Not the Requirement – with Pradeepa Narayanaswamy
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29:57What if confidence wasn’t the prerequisite, but the outcome? In this compelling conversation, TEDx speaker, executive coach, and author Pradeepa Narayanaswamy breaks down the myth that we must be confident before we act. From interview rooms to boardrooms, Pradeepa reveals how confidence is built through aligned action, honest reflection, and embra…
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From Music to Marketing: Scaling Smart with Amber Britton
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23:57In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Amber Britton, Marketing & Growth Leader at Doppler, to explore what it truly takes to scale when your team is small but expectations are sky-high. From leveraging AI tools without losing creativity to navigating founder skepticism in B2B marketing, Amber shares raw insights, practical s…
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Leading from Within: Authentic Leadership and Ownership with Gary Montalvo
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36:06What if leadership wasn’t about titles or tasks, but about self-expression and ownership? In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana is joined by Gary Montalvo—leadership coach, podcast host, and former Chief Growth Officer—who shares his raw insights on leading as your truest self. From busting leadership myths to reframing responsibility and ownershi…
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Unlocking $400K in Revenue with Email & SMS Marketing – Featuring Nikita Vakhrushev
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24:55In this power-packed episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with Nikita Vakhrushev—email & SMS marketing strategist and founder of ASPEKT Agency. They discuss how businesses can drive $200K–$400K in additional revenue annually by leveraging owned media like email and SMS. Nikita unpacks the real ROI behind email marketing, how to combat spam fil…
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You’re Promoted, Now What? Leadership vs. Management with Greg Kaiser
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40:18In this episode of BizBlend, Sana sits down with Greg Kaiser, founder of Management Mastery and author of You're Promoted. Now What?, to unpack the real difference—and overlap—between leadership and management. With over four decades of experience and a career spanning from the mailroom to the C-suite, Greg shares practical insights on how communic…
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Smarter Marketing in a Noisy World – With Michael DiMaria of Madman Marketing
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27:05In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana is joined by Michael DiMaria, founder of Madman Marketing, for a no-nonsense conversation about what actually works in marketing today. Forget demographics—Michael dives into search intent, AI-led SEO, ID-free ad targeting, and why sustainable marketing systems are non-negotiable. You’ll hear how startups and …
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From Homeless to Hero: Lyubim Kogan’s Journey Across Borders and Business Battles
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43:06In this gripping episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Lyubim Kogan, a five-time immigrant and financial expert who rebuilt his life from scratch after fleeing post-Soviet Ukraine. From arriving in the U.S. with no socks and a dream to training for the Olympics, building a Wall Street career, surviving homelessness, and founding Wings4Heroe…
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Framed by Code: Tim O’Hearn on Bots, Influence & the Ethics of Growth Hacking
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31:57In this thought-provoking episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into the digital underworld with Tim O’Hearn, author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media. Tim, a former rogue software engineer, takes us behind the scenes of growth hacking, bots, fake influence, and the blurred ethics of digital manipulation. From gaming the algorithm t…
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SEO That Converts: ROI-Driven Strategies with Steven Schneider of Trio SEO
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22:14In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Steven Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Trio SEO, to explore what truly drives ROI in SEO for B2B SaaS and service brands. Steven pulls back the curtain on his 7-figure blog journey—built without ads or socials—and explains why SEO isn’t dead in the AI age, it’s just evolving. The conversation t…
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Creative Real Estate Mastery with Fuquan Bilal: Profits, Risk & Long-Term Wealth
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26:23In this powerful episode of BizBlend, we dive deep into the real estate trenches with Fuquan Bilal, a dealmaker who’s raised over $60 million in capital. From humble flea market beginnings to running a high-performing real estate fund, Fuquan shares real-world insights on how to structure deals for both security and scale. We cover risk mitigation,…
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You Don’t Have to Choose: Ashley Campos on Balancing Leadership and Motherhood
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21:38In this candid episode, Ashley Campos—entrepreneur, CEO, and mom—joins us to challenge the outdated belief that women must choose between career ambition and motherhood. Ashley shares her personal turning point that redefined how she leads both at home and in business. From scaling a company in the demanding food and logistics industries to being f…
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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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