Gratitude Geek

Hosted ByKandas Rodarte

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.


All Episodes

I Cut Off My Breasts Before Cancer Could Kill Me | Merit Kahn

What if you could prevent breast cancer before it starts? And what if you could turn that journey—plus divorce and life’s biggest challenges—into comedy gold? Comedian Merit Kahn joins host Kandas Rodarte to share her powerful story as a BRCA1…

I Survived Abuse and Cancer—Here’s What Healed Me | Deb Davis

In episode 294, I chat with Deb Davis, breast cancer thriver and author of “The Faces of Transparency: What We Reveal,” about healing, transparency, and self-advocacy. Deb shares her journey through abuse, breast cancer recovery, and the power of…

Holistic Cancer Recovery Tools Your Doctor Won’t Mention | Christie Going

When you’re diagnosed with cancer, your oncologist will tell you about chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But what about the complementary therapies that could help you manage side effects, reduce pain, and heal more completely? In this revealing…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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….

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,…