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

254: Mira Dessy talks Mindful Eating

Welcome back, Gratitude Geeks! This week, I sit down with my friend, Mira Dessy, a board-certified nutrition educator and holistic health expert, to explore the powerful connection between what we eat, how we think, and our overall well-being. Get…

253: Josh Flower talks Mindset Mastery Secrets for Success

In episode 253, host Kandas Rodarte is joined by mindset coach Josh Flower, who shares his journey from a 25-year career in B2B sales to becoming a mindset coach. Josh reveals how embracing a growth mindset and building authentic relationships can…

252: Danny Brassell Talks the Power of Diverse Perspectives in Education, Business, and Personal Growth

In episode 252 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, Danny Brassell dives deep into the importance of diverse perspectives in education, business, and personal growth. He shares inspiring stories, including that of astronaut Ronald McNair, and discusses how…

7 Female Entrepreneurs Share Their REAL Work-Life Balance Secrets! (Bonus Episode)

In this special bonus episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte moderates a vibrant panel discussion featuring seven incredible female entrepreneurs. From balancing business and personal life to prioritizing health and redefining…

This is the #1 Skill Every Business Owner Needs

In this special bonus episode of Gratitude Geek, we dive into the one skill every business owner needs to succeed: tenacity. I share my journey through a challenging year, from recovering after a website hack and losing a podcast feed to rebuilding my…

251: Fletcher Ellingson Talks Boosting Your Emotional Well-Being and Feeling Good

In episode 251 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Fletcher Ellingson, author of The Practice of Feeling Good: How to Upgrade Your Thinking and Live a Feel-Good Life. Fletcher shares his journey of overcoming stress,…

Lean Marketing for Solopreneurs | Allan Dib

In episode 250, Allan Dib, bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing, joins Kandas Rodarte to discuss the critical role of product-market fit in business success. Allan shares how minor adjustments in messaging,…

249: John Cronin & Mark X. Cronin talk the Power of Inclusivity

In episode 249 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with John and Mark X. Cronin, founders of John’s Crazy Socks. They discuss the power of inclusivity in the workplace, creating a brand with purpose, and how they are…

248: Cathy Nesbitt talks Selling What People Want

In episode 248 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Cathy Nesbitt, a trailblazer in blending laughter yoga, consumer psychology, and innovative marketing strategies. Cathy shares her journey of turning public resistance…