After 30 years in the corporate world, Nancy Dillingham Marks felt something needed to change. One glass art class shifted everything. In this inspiring episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, host Chris Anderson dives into Nancy’s powerful journey from COO to founder of the Glass Arts Collective—a studio dedicated to healing, creativity, and community.

Learn how Nancy discovered her passion through helping her mother, overcame imposter syndrome, and built a thriving business just weeks before the COVID shutdown. Her story is a testament to the power of pivoting, embracing imperfections, and reigniting your creative spark—no matter your age or experience.

🎯 Main Talking Points:

• Leaving the corporate world after 30+ years
• How one glass class changed everything
• Starting a creative business right before COVID
• The therapeutic and healing power of fused glass
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing creativity
• Building a community around shared artistic expression
• Why adults need creative outlets more than ever
• Lessons on joy, business pivots, and life satisfaction
• The metaphor of broken glass as a symbol of transformation
• How to redefine success beyond traditional business metrics

This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with growth expert and founder of Experts Only Consulting, Allison Bridges. With a track record of building $2.5 million startups and helping businesses grow by over 100% in just six months, Alison brings the fire. They dive into the real steps for scaling a service-based business, why mindset and creative energy matter more than you think, how to systematize your growth with automation tools, and what metrics and advice to completely ignore. This episode is packed with practical strategies and bold truths that every entrepreneur needs to hear.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The first lever Allison pulls to generate major growth
• Why energy and belief are foundational to business success
• How to escape the “suck phase” of your business
• The real reason most businesses stall out
• Why ChatGPT and automations can hurt your brand (unless used right)
• The biggest myth about time-blocking and productivity
• How to build systems without spending a fortune
• The mindset shift needed to scale without burnout
• What metric you should stop tracking today
• Why you need to plan your business with the exit in mind

This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.

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Our mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting.

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Discover the real path to growing a successful online business as Todd and Leah Getts join Chris Anderson on the Elevate Media Podcast. They break down the biggest myths in digital entrepreneurship and share how to grow and market your business online the right way.

• The biggest lie about starting an online business
• Why simple strategies outperform complex ones
• How to avoid building a “Frankenstein business”
• What Todd & Leah would do differently if starting over
• Building a business that fits your life—not the other way around
• The power of clarity, consistency, and core offers
• How Todd & Leah scaled from zero to a 7-figure business
• Why most funnels don’t work (and how to fix yours)
• Real advice for entrepreneurs tired of chasing “hacks”
• How to trailblaze your own path online

This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.

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Our mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting.

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