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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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