Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

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.

Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 342 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #338

  She Left a 40-Year Cello Career (Kate Kayaian)

  Aug 25, 202648 min

  What if the secret to business momentum isn't hustling harder, but shifting the direction of your energy so it finally starts coming back to you? In this episode of our Momentum Series, retired cellist turned coach Kate Kayaian shares how she walked away from a highly successful 40-year career in classical music at age 45 to build a thriving coaching business, and why curiosity is the compass you need when you have zero clarity. Kate is a retired musician, coach, speaker, author, and the musical director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra. After a global career performing on major stages and making Grammy award-winning recordings, Kate pivoted in midlife when COVID cancelled her concert calendar and gave her the space to ask what else might be possible. In this conversation, we dig into the three distinct stages of building a real business flywheel, how the people who ask you for help can reveal your true strengths, and why she believes momentum should never be allowed to hit a ceiling. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why curiosity leads to clarity, not the other way around The three stages of building real business momentum How to create visibility for yourself before organic momentum kicks in What it means when people keep asking you for something you didn't expect to offer Why Kate hopes her own "flywheel" never reaches top speed This episode is for Gen X women solopreneurs who are waiting for clarity before taking action and need permission to trust curiosity as their compass instead. Connect with Kate Kayaian: https://katekayaian.com Find the full show notes and resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/338 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #337

  Make the Ask, Respect the No | Andrea Waltz

  Aug 18, 202654 min

  Asking for a sale, referral, review, collaboration, or introduction can feel uncomfortable—especially when you are building a business without bro hustle. In episode 337 of the Female Founder Momentum series, Kandas Rodarte talks with Andrea Waltz, co-author of Go For No, about a more human way to approach visibility and business growth: make a clear, respectful ask, let people choose, learn from the response, and do not give yourself the no before they have the chance to answer. They talk about why a “no” is information rather than a judgment of your work or worth, how to follow up without being pushy, and why momentum often comes from small, repeated actions long before the results are obvious. You’ll hear about: Reframing rejection as feedback and useful business data Making ethical asks without pressure or manipulation Why people are not numbers, even when you need consistent outreach The difference between persistence and pushing How small experiments help you improve your marketing The Nike footwear story: why several respectful “no” responses can eventually lead to a yes Building sustainable business growth when you have limited time, energy, and bandwidth This episode is for Gen X women solopreneurs, creative business owners, consultants, and community builders who want to market their work clearly, build confidence in asking, and grow a business that fits their real life. Ask clearly. Respect the answer. Keep going. Connect with Andrea Waltz and learn more about Go For No:https://www.goforno.com/ Find the full show notes and resources:https://kandasrodarte.com/337 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #336

  Multiple Income Streams for Women Over 40 | Renee Carbone Fleming

  Aug 11, 202649 min

  Building multiple income streams is not about doing everything at once. It is about creating more choice, stability, and room to breathe when one source of income changes or disappears. In this Momentum Series episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte talks with Renee Carbone Fleming, founder of Badass Queen, personal branding strategist, and host of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast. Renee shares her “WATCH ME” philosophy for women over 40 who are rebuilding, reinventing, or ready to stop making themselves small. From growing a personal brand to creating income that aligns with your values, this is a real conversation about sustainable business growth without bro hustle. 5 Things You'll Learn:→ How to build multiple income streams without creating a scattered, garage-sale business→ Renee’s five “WATCH ME” principles for acting before approval and holding your vision→ Why visibility does not require perfection, constant social media posting, or pretending you have it all together→ How to create a personal brand that stays yours—even when companies, platforms, or income sources change→ Why collaboration, relationship-building, and community matter more than copy-and-paste marketing Full show notes + links:https://kandasrodarte.com/336 About Renee Carbone FlemingRenee Carbone Fleming is the founder and CEO of Badass Queen, a personal branding and media agency that helps women over 40 build visibility, income, and a business that fits their next chapter. She is also the host of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast. Connect with Renee Carbone Fleming: https://badassqueen.co/ About Gratitude Geek Gratitude Geek is a 2x award-winning podcast hosted by Kandas Rodarte. It offers practical business education for Gen X women solopreneurs who want to rebuild after cancer, divorce, loss, burnout, or other life disruption—using marketing without bro hustle, meaningful connection, and experiment-driven growth that fits real life. Get practical business ideas and new episode updates: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #335

  Metaphysics of Money (and Momentum) | Megan Munsell

  Aug 4, 202642 min

  Money, gratitude, and smart pricing all come together in this conversation with CPA and business advisor Megan Munsell. If you’ve ever felt like your numbers and your intuition live in separate lanes, this episode shows how they can work together to support better business decisions. 5 Things You'll Learn:→ Why gratitude and appreciation matter when you’re making money decisions.→ How to read your business numbers without spiraling into fear.→ Why small pricing shifts can create meaningful profit changes.→ What momentum looks like when growth is uneven, not perfectly linear.→ How Megan blends accounting, advisory work, and a more intuitive approach to business strategy. Full show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/335 About Megan MunsellMegan Munsell is the founder of Abundantia Advisory, where she helps women business owners understand their money and make smarter decisions. She brings together accounting, tax strategy, and a holistic perspective shaped by her spiritual practice and years of entrepreneurial experience. Megan's Money Mindset Challenge (use coupon code GRATITUDEGEEK) : https://aligned-money-method-accelerator.circle.so/checkout/money-and-miracles-a-10-day-transformation?coupon_code=GRATITUDEGEEK About Gratitude GeekGratitude Geek is a 2x award winning podcast hosted by Kandas Rodarte. It’s for Gen X women solopreneurs who want practical business growth, sustainable momentum, and a healthier relationship with money, marketing, and visibility. Subscribe: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #334

  Style is Self-Care | Marisol Colette

  Jul 28, 202644 min

  Style is not just about clothes. It can shape how we feel, how we show up, and how we move through the world, especially when life has already changed us. In this conversation with Marisol Colette, we explore how fashion can support confidence, identity, and momentum in a way that feels practical and real for women building a business and a life that fit who they actually are. If you’ve ever wanted to bring more ease, authenticity, and intention into how you present yourself, this episode is for you. What this episode covers→ Why style can be a powerful mindset tool, not just a wardrobe choice.→ How dressing with intention supports confidence, presence, and momentum.→ Why self-care can include the way you show up on camera, in meetings, and in everyday life.→ How gratitude can become part of your style practice without feeling cheesy or forced.→ What heart-centered, authentic dressing looks like for women in real life.→ How to think about fashion as a way to align your outer expression with your inner self. Who this is forThis episode is for Gen X women solopreneurs, creators, and business owners who want to show up with more confidence and less friction. It’s especially helpful if you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or trying to feel more like yourself again after life has asked a lot of you. Style is self-respect in action. About Marisol ColetteMarisol Colette is a fashion therapist, personal stylist, and psychotherapist who helps people align their inner world with their outward expression. Through Sol Reflection, she supports clients with authentic style, body confidence, and practical ways to show up with more ease and intention. Learn more at Sol Reflection and follow her YouTube channel at @solreflection1. About meI’m Kandas Rodarte, host of Gratitude Geek and creator of the Gratitude Geek Lab. I help Gen X women solopreneurs build sustainable businesses with practical experiments, honest strategy, and gratitude as a business tool. I break down momentum, visibility, and growth so real women with real lives can build businesses that feel doable. Read the full show notes and bonus resourceshttps://kandasrodarte.com/334 Part of the Momentum Series:https://kandasrodarte.com/momentumhttps://kandasrodarte.com/momentum-playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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