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.

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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What If Your Biggest Doubts Are Actually Superpowers? | Dawn Ledet

Struggling with self-doubt as a solopreneur? Self-trust coach Dawn Ledet reveals how your mindset, inner dialogue, and follow-through skills can unlock success after 40. So many female entrepreneurs over 40 are held back not by lack of talent or…

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Business After Breast Cancer | Deb Krier

What happens when cancer crashes your life and your livelihood? In episode 281 of the Gratitude Geek podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and cancer thriver Deb Krier to talk candidly about living with Stage 4 breast cancer while still showing up for…

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Joy-Driven Success: Transform Your Life & Business | Kimberley Mitchell

What if joy isn’t a fleeting feeling but the ultimate business strategy? In episode 280, Air Force veteran, mental health advocate, and transformational leader Kimberly Mitchell — known as the “Joy Warrior” — shares her Journey to Joy System….

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Financial Clarity for Solopreneurs | Ahuva Gruen

Ever feel like your bank account is speaking a language you don’t understand? It’s time to stop panicking and start profiting. In this powerful episode of Gratitude Geek, I sit down with Ahuva Gruen — a fractional CFO (that’s Chief Financial…

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