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Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

By: Kandas Rodarte | Gen X Growth Coach for Women Solopreneurs
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 Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who've faced major life challenges like cancer, divorce, or loss—and are rebuilding their businesses and lives with strategy, systems, and gratitude as a powerful business tool. Host Kandas Rodarte—a Gen X metastatic breast cancer thriver, growth coach, and digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of expertise—interviews inspirational Gen X women entrepreneurs who've transformed adversity into wisdom and business growth. Each week, you'll discover practical strategies for marketing, productivity, building genuine client connections, and creating a business that fits your life. Whether you're starting over after a difficult season or simply ready to grow your business with more authenticity and less hustle, this podcast will help you learn, grow, and foster the connections that matter most. Join the Gratitude Geek community and turn gratitude into your competitive advantage.2013-2026 Aqua Vista LLC for Kandas Nesbitt-Rodarte. All Rights Reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Terrified to Change Careers Again? Burnout-Free Pivots for Gen X Women Solopreneurs | Arlene Cohen Miller

    Terrified to Change Careers Again? Burnout-Free Pivots for Gen X Women Solopreneurs | Arlene Cohen Miller
    Jan 27 2026
    Thinking about changing careers—or reshaping your business—after divorce, illness, layoffs, or other life disruptions, but terrified you'll just burn out again? This episode was made for Gen X women solopreneurs (40-60) rebuilding on their own terms, with zero bro marketing vibes. Former AV-rated attorney turned Work-Life Harmony and Leadership Coach Arlene Cohen Miller shares how she moved from the courtroom to coaching without frying her nervous system. We talk about practical experiments you can run while you still have clients and bills, how to set boundaries when you're "the glue" for everyone, and why letting yourself fail on a small scale is one of the safest ways to test a new business or career direction. If you want sustainable growth (not hustle culture), this conversation functions as business education you can actually implement: positioning your skills for a new lane, choosing the right kind of support (coach, mentor, strategist, or therapist), and designing a work rhythm that doesn't depend on burnout to be "successful." TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey00:47 Arlene's Transition from Law to Coaching (Career Change Origin Story)03:37 The Importance of Community and Support in Big Transitions05:53 Boundaries and Self-Care for Women in Demanding Careers07:32 Redefining "Selfish" Self-Care to Prevent Burnout11:19 Following Your Intuition and Continuous Learning in Midlife15:32 Foundations of Coaching, Certification, and Second-Career Skills16:47 Understanding Burnout and Knowing When It's Time to Pivot17:20 Coach vs. Mentor vs. Strategist (Who You Actually Need in Transition)22:12 Cultural Insights from Australia (And Why People Are People Everywhere)23:44 Practical Tips for Finding Serenity: Breathwork, Nature, Tiny Breaks30:59 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity in Parenting and Career33:58 Outro WHAT THIS EPISODE IS REALLY ABOUT:Yes, we talk about parenting and letting your kids fail—but this is ultimately a conversation about how we as Gen X women let ourselves fail safely while we build a second (or third) act. Arlene walks us through the micro-experiments, boundaries, and inner work that allowed her to transition from law to a harmony-focused coaching practice without recreating the same burnout in a new career. CONNECT WITH ARLENE COHEN MILLER:Jewel Consultancy: https://jewelconsultancy.com ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK:Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding after cancer, divorce, or loss. Hosted by Kandas Rodarte, metastatic breast cancer thriver and growth coach. Subscribe for honest conversations, practical experiments, and permission to build your business on your own terms. Theme music by Rev Brock and Soul Lily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Rebuild From Zero: Growth Hacking After Losing Everything | Peter Murphy Lewis

    Rebuild From Zero: Growth Hacking After Losing Everything | Peter Murphy Lewis
    Jan 20 2026
    When political turmoil in Chile pushed his adopted home “into disarray,” growth hacker and documentary filmmaker Peter Murphy Lewis lost his company, his community, and the life he’d spent 14 years building. In less than two weeks, he and his wife left everything behind and moved back to the U.S. with their three‑year‑old—starting again from his parents’ basement in Kansas.​ In this conversation with host Kandas Rodarte, Peter shares how he used a “do a lot with a little” growth‑hacking mindset to rebuild from zero, and what that looks like for solopreneurs—especially women over 40—who don’t have a big team or a big ad budget. From handwritten direct‑mail campaigns and simple cold calls to testing offers with TikTok and short‑form video, Peter breaks down practical, experiment‑driven marketing that doesn’t feel like bro culture.​ You’ll also hear the human side of disruption: PTSD, identity loss when your job title disappears, cultural shock moving from Santiago to small‑town Kansas, and how niche filmmaking about CNAs and nursing homes helped Peter find new purpose and impact. If you’re navigating a major life or business pivot, this episode offers both strategy and solidarity.​ Chapters: 00:00 Rebuild from zero: Peter’s 10‑day collapse00:53 Life disruptions, PTSD, and starting over​01:34 What growth hacking really means (without bro marketing)08:01 Experiment‑driven marketing for solopreneurs over 4013:37 Direct mail, cold calls, and why “old school” still works​19:06 Facing disruption: therapy, fear, and asking for help19:59 Identity beyond job titles and losing “entrepreneur”22:43 Hyper‑niche documentaries for CNAs and nursing homes28:00 Bicultural parenting and raising resilient kids33:18 Gratitude, legacy, and rebuilding a meaningful life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 5 Simple Ways to Clear Physical & Mental Clutter | Kerry Thomas

    5 Simple Ways to Clear Physical & Mental Clutter | Kerry Thomas
    Jan 13 2026
    Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? You're not alone—and it's affecting more than just your physical space. Professional organizer Kerry Thomas reveals how clutter impacts your energy, mental clarity, and productivity, and shares 5 actionable strategies to clear it from your life. In this conversation, Kerry explains the connection between physical clutter, digital overwhelm, and mental/emotional energy. She shares practical systems for creating clutter-free zones, processing mail and email, and leveraging your unique learning style to stay organized long-term. Perfect for Gen X women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who need organizing strategies that actually work—without adding more stress to your already full plate. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Journey to Clutter Clearing 03:01 The Impact of Clutter on Energy 04:17 Understanding Energetic Clutter 06:36 Five Tips to Overcome Clutter 09:42 Creating Clutter-Free Zones 12:32 Processing Mail and Email 14:33 Leveraging Learning Styles for Organization 21:21 Exploring Mindset Techniques 24:02 Creating an Optimal Work Environment 29:11 The Power of Celebration and Gratitude 36:47 Taking Action: The First Step to Decluttering WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How clutter affects your energy levels and mental clarity • The difference between physical, digital, and energetic clutter • 5 proven tips to overcome clutter in your home and workspace • How to create systems that work with your learning style • Mindset techniques to maintain organization without overwhelm • Why celebration is key to staying clutter-free long-term ABOUT KERRY THOMAS: Kerry is a professional organizer specializing in energetic clutter—the mental, emotional, and spiritual clutter that keeps us stuck. She delivered a TEDx talk on how clutter affects us energetically and helps clients create organizing systems that match their unique style. Connect with Kerry: Website: https://www.conquerthechaos.com/ Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/306 --- ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK: Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs building genuine, lasting connections with clients, colleagues, and community. Host Kandas Rodarte believes gratitude is a business strategy that transforms how we show up in our work and lives. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN: 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gratitudegeek 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gratitude-geek/id820738086 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dh0T1PbwsWXxfmNWZPyB?si=2303ea26860c436e 🌐 Website: https://kandasrodarte.com CONNECT WITH KANDAS: 📬 Weekly Email: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe 📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/gratitudegeek 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gratitudegeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
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