Start Somewhere Podcast

Feeling confused about your next step? Start Somewhere Podcast helps people discover opportunities, career paths, and practical ways to grow. Through relatable stories from everyday people making impact, listeners gain motivation, clarity, and confidence to begin—even without having everything figured out.

Start Somewhere Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Start Somewhere Podcast, a business show with 45 episodes published.

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  From Fear to Freedom: Reinventing Your Life and Finding Purpose with Dave Letterfly Knoderer

  Sep 22, 202629 min

  What if the challenges you’ve faced aren’t the end of your story—but the beginning of a completely different one? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we sit down with Dave Letterfly Knoderer, a lifelong creative, entrepreneur, artist, author, performer, and storyteller whose extraordinary 50-plus-year journey has taken him from the circus and classical horsemanship to entrepreneurship, recovery, and a life built around creativity and adventure. Dave shares how overcoming alcoholism transformed the way he approached life and helped him discover a renewed sense of purpose. We explore fear, anxiety, feeling stuck, starting over, embracing uncertainty, and finding the courage to create a life that feels meaningful. Dave also shares lessons from his unusual experiences and explains why challenges can become opportunities for personal growth. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain about your next step, or afraid to start over, this conversation offers perspective, encouragement, and a reminder that there can always be a way forward. Learn more about Dave and download his free book, Hit the Road and Thrive: Seven Secrets for Living the Dream, at DaveLetterfly.com.

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  Stop Stealing From Yourself: Closing the Open Loops That Drain Your Energy with Robin Quinn Keehn

  Sep 19, 202634 min

  What if the unfinished conversations, unspoken boundaries, broken promises, and unresolved resentment in your life are quietly stealing your time, energy, and peace? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we’re joined by Robin Quinn Keehn, Human Dynamics Specialist, Certified Mediator, and author of Stop Stealing From Yourself. Robin introduces us to the idea of “Open Loops” — the situations we leave unresolved because we avoid a difficult conversation, fail to set a boundary, or keep putting our own needs aside. Robin shares lessons from her own journey of being the “strong one,” the peacemaker, and the over-giver, and explains how constantly prioritizing others can cause us to abandon ourselves. Together, we explore: - What “Open Loops” are and how they affect personal growth - Why we avoid difficult conversations - How boundaries can transform our relationships - The connection between calmness, confidence, and personal authority - How to stop over-giving and start honoring your own needs - Practical steps for finally addressing the things that have been draining your energy If you’ve been feeling perpetually behind, overwhelmed, or stuck in a situation you know you need to address, this conversation offers practical tools to help you move forward. Connect with Robin: Visit closetheloopsnow.com for her free resource and to learn more about Stop Stealing From Yourself. Start Somewhere Podcast: You don’t need all the answers to begin. Start somewhere.

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  You Are Not Your Past: Rewriting Your Identity and Creating a New Chapter with Leo Dulay

  Sep 16, 202624 min

  What if the identity you’ve been living with is no longer who you’re meant to be? In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast , we sit down with Leo Dulay , transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author of You Are Not Your Past , for a powerful conversation about personal development, identity, and emotional patterns. After spending 22 years at AT&T, Leo’s unexpected layoff forced him to confront a question many of us eventually face: Who am I beyond the role, career, experiences, and identities I’ve built my life around? Leo shares how that period of uncertainty led him to examine the beliefs and emotional patterns that were keeping him stuck—and ultimately inspired his journey toward helping others rewrite their internal stories. We explore how past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, why knowing what needs to change isn’t always enough to create change, and how we can begin letting go of outdated identities and creating a future that isn’t defined by our past. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or like you’re living according to an old version of yourself, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement to begin again. You don’t need to remain who your past taught you to be. Learn more about Leo Dulay, his book You Are Not Your Past , and his transformational work at Leodulay.com .

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  Building a Better Life One Thoughtful Choice at a Time with Ed Tomlinson

  Sep 16, 202621 min

  What if personal growth isn’t about making one massive change, but about the small choices we make every day? In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast, I’m joined by Ed Tomlinson, a relationship author, longtime businessman, community leader, and lifelong learner who has spent decades exploring what makes people and their lives thrive. At 79, Ed shares insights from a remarkable journey spanning real estate, business, writing, technology, community leadership, relationships, and personal development. We explore why curiosity matters, how small daily decisions can shape the direction of our lives, and why growth doesn’t have an expiration date. Ed also shares lessons about trust, kindness, communication, self-awareness, and the importance of continuing to learn—even when we feel stuck or believe we should already have everything figured out. If you’re at a point in life where you’re questioning your direction, looking for meaningful growth, or wondering whether it’s too late to start something new, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: extraordinary lives are often built one thoughtful choice at a time. Learn more through Ed’s book, Intimate Sex, More Often: "Amazon — Intimate Sex, More Often" (https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-More-Often-Dave-Robin/dp/0962677604/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ️ Listen to Start Somewhere Podcast for more conversations about personal growth, career journeys, opportunities, and finding the courage to begin. You don’t need all the answers to begin.

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  Problems Holding Your Business Back: Solving Turnover, Hiring & Skills Gaps with Clark A. Ingram

  Sep 16, 202618 min

  Business growth isn’t just about increasing revenue—it also depends on having the right people in place to support that growth. In this episode, we sit down with Clark A. Ingram, founder and president of People Profits, LLC, speaker, author of Churn, and former Chief Human Resources Officer with more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries. Clark shares how employee turnover, chronically open positions, and skills gaps are not necessarily three separate problems, but interconnected challenges that can undermine an organization’s growth. Drawing from his experience moving from finance into human resources, he explains how looking at people-related challenges through a business and numbers-driven lens changed his approach to solving them. We also explore why conventional solutions—such as simply increasing pay—may not address the root causes of turnover, and what business leaders can do to build stronger teams, improve retention, and create the capacity for sustainable growth. In this episode, you’ll discover: - How turnover, hiring challenges, and skills gaps are connected - Why people problems can become business-growth problems - What leaders should investigate before assuming compensation is the answer - Practical ways to approach employee retention and recruitment - How a numbers-driven approach can transform human capital management Learn more about Clark, his book Churn, speaking, and workshops: https://peopleprofits.com/

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