Gratitude Geek

Gratitude Geek is the podcast for micropreneurs seeking business education to boost entrepreneurship, marketing, and productivity. Each week, host Kandas Rodarte—digital marketing pioneer, breast cancer thriver, and productivity coach—interviews inspirational business owners who’ve built thriving brands and businesses with gratitude and appreciation. Join us to learn, grow, and foster authentic connections while sowing seeds of success and kindness.

I Chose the Harder Surgery & It Saved My Life | Erica Neubert Campbell

What happens when you choose the harder path? Award-winning writer Erica Neubert Campbell shares her transformative breast cancer journey with host Kandas Rodarte in this powerful October breast cancer awareness episode. After watching her mother…

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How Resilience Built a Thriving Therapy Practice | Luba Patlakh

Join us in this inspiring episode featuring Luba Patlakh, the Founder & Director of Kidology, Inc. As a resilient entrepreneur, Luba shares her remarkable journey from Manhattan broadcast journalism to establishing a thriving pediatric speech…

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Surprising Ways LEGO Creativity Boosts Curiosity and Confidence | Eric Archer

LEGO isn’t just child’s play—it’s a tool for curiosity, confidence, and connection. In episode 290 of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Eric Archer, a middle school history teacher, lifelong LEGO builder, and dad of four, to…

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How Women Entrepreneurs Can Build Connection Through Podcasting | Alesia Galati

Podcasting can feel scary, exciting, and life-changing all at once. On episode 289 of Gratitude Geek, I hang out with Alesia Galati of Galati Media, who’s all about helping women entrepreneurs find their voice and share it with the world. We laugh,…

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From Cult Survivor to CEO | Lydia Knight

What if your darkest chapter became the foundation for your greatest success? In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Lydia Knight, a cult survivor who rewrote her life and rose to become a 7-figure CEO and executive coach….

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Self-Care Survival | Deb Davis, Nicole Havelka and Di Hilstad

Running your own business is rewarding, but let’s be honest—it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright soul-sucking. In this episode of Gratitude Geek, I chat with three powerhouse solopreneurs—Deb Davis, Nicole Halveka,…

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Why Chasing Joy Is Better Than Chasing Money | Gretchen Schoser

How one entrepreneur turned a mental health crisis into a mission-driven business Is money really the measure of success—or is joy the real currency of entrepreneurship? In episode 286 of Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte talks with…

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3 AI Tools I Use Everyday | Kandas Rodarte

In this solo episode of Gratitude Geek, I tackle a controversial claim about artificial intelligence: “The underlying purpose of AI is to allow wealth to access skill while removing from the skilled the ability to access wealth.” – @jeffowski …

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How Sharing Your Story Can Win Clients and Build Confidence | Robert B. Foster

Are you missing out on clients because you’re not telling your story? In this episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte talks with Robert B. Foster—speaker, coach, and author of Shut Up and Grind—about the power of storytelling to grow your…

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Is Your Business Franchisable? Tips to Scale with Heart | Brittney Lincoln

Franchise strategist Brittney Lincoln shares what female solopreneurs need to know about scaling through franchising, building systems, and leading with heart. === Franchising isn’t just for big corporations—it’s a growth strategy female…

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