The Rooted Founder Show

The Rooted Founder Show with Staci Gray shares the inspiring stories behind the entrepreneurs who are shaping the business landscape. Experience the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as you dig into the roots of success and the challenges leaders are overcoming to get there. Join host, Staci Gray, as she sits down with visionary founders for candid and unfiltered conversations about their journey, struggles, and triumphs.Discover the human side of entrepreneurship as Staci and her guests share the raw and authentic realities of building a business — and the pivotal moments that defined their paths. From startup stumbles to major victories, the Rooted Founder Show is your backstage pass to the untold stories of visionary business leaders.

The Rooted Founder Show is a business podcast hosted by Staci Gray, with 54 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.

Staci Gray hosts The Rooted Founder Show, a business show with 54 episodes published.

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  Why CEOs Can't Afford to Stay Offline in 2026 with Paige Velasquez Budde

  Oct 27, 202552 minS0

  <p>What if the secret to scaling your business isn't bigger budgets—but strategic influence rooted in authenticity?</p> <p>Staci Gray sits down with Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media and author of "The Strategic Business Influencer," to explore why servant leaders can no longer afford to stay behind the scenes.</p> <p>With institutional trust at an all-time low and AI disrupting traditional marketing, Paige reveals her research-backed Influence ID framework that helps leaders build trust at scale without compromising their authentic leadership style.</p> <p>This conversation challenges the "I don't want to be online" mindset an...

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  Why Your Anxiety Is Actually Divine GPS Speaking Truth with Adele Tevlin

  Sep 22, 202559 minS0

  <p>What if entrepreneurial success isn't about more hustle—but learning when to surrender?</p> <p>Adele Tevlin—entrepreneur and transformational coach—(fun fact: takes entire months off while scaling to seven figures!) shares her journey from spiritually empty high achiever to building from divine assignment, revealing why anxiety signals misalignment and how she integrates masculine drive with feminine surrender.</p> <p>If you're ready to discover what becomes possible when you stop performing for love and start creating from your true nature, this episode will meet you there.<br /> </p> <p>CONNECT WITH ADELE: https://stacigray.com/listen/<br /> <br /><...

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  What Birds Taught Me About True Success with Amanda Bustillos

  Aug 18, 202543 minS0

  <p>Ever wonder how lessons from nature can transform the way we build businesses—and live our lives?</p> <p>In this episode of The Rooted Founder, Staci Gray talks with Amanda Bustillos—entrepreneur, nature lover, and family business leader—about the connections between nature, health, and entrepreneurship.</p> <p>Amanda shares how building a family business centered around bird feeding taught her the value of tenacity, resilience, and trust. From navigating health challenges to practicing gratitude and giving grace, her story shows that success is measured by peace, purpose, and positive impact.</p> <p>If you're ready to see busine...

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  The Identity Death that Made Room for the Real You with Carol Elizabeth

  Aug 4, 202555 minS0

  <p>Ever feel like you're living someone else's version of your life... but don't know how to find your way back to yourself?</p> <p>In this deeply moving and transformative episode of The Rooted Founder, I sit down with Carol Elizabeth — a fitness professional turned life coach — to explore what it really means to reclaim your identity and step into authentic personal power.</p> <p>If you've ever felt disconnected from your true self, or like life's challenges have knocked you off course, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are — and gently guide you toward the courage to bec...

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  How to Stop Doing Everything Yourself (and Still Scale) with Joe Casabona

  Jul 14, 202539 minS0

  <p>For the solopreneur drowning in day-to-day operations and dreaming of true freedom… Today I'm sitting down with Joe Casabona, a systems and automation coach with 20 years in web development, to unpack his journey from panic attacks to building sustainable business systems that support his family life. Joe's framework mirrors what we teach at Organize To Scale, but from a dad's perspective—and our conversation brings it all together.</p> <p>We cover:<br /> ✅ How panic became his catalyst for change<br /> ✅ Breaking free from the "do it all yourself" trap<br /> ✅ Creating systems that support your family, not compete with it<br...

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