Leadership Lessons and Humor: Insights from Ilene Marcus on Managing Stress and Creativity
S18 E23 • Dec 9, 2025 • 13 minsCaroline Biesalski kicks off the episode with a special freebie announcement before introducing Ilene Marcus, who shares the inspiration behind the Eileen Pan. They discuss managing high-stress situations with humor and explore leadership challenges. The conversation delves into the interplay of creativity, discipline, and the importance of mentors in personal and professional growth. Ilene shares insights on the Eileen Pan launch and her TED Talk, offering valuable management insights. The episode wraps up with a sponsor announcement featuring a free twenty-minute breakthrough session offer, providing listeners with practical takeaways for navigating leadership and stress.
Transformative Leadership: Kurt Bush on Growth and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
S18 E22 • Dec 8, 2025 • 20 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Kurt Bush to the podcast, setting the stage for an insightful discussion on personal and professional growth. Kurt opens up about his experiences with impostor syndrome and his journey toward personal development. The conversation shifts to leadership, where Kurt challenges common misconceptions and emphasizes the importance of embracing encounters. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Kurt as he shares strategies for effective goal-setting. The episode wraps up with Kurt's reflections on transformation, offering listeners inspiration and practical insights.
Navigating Dreams, Challenges, and Manifestation with Susanne Kos
S18 E21 • Dec 8, 2025 • 38 minsCaroline Biesalski welcomes Susanne Kos, who shares her inspiring journey from boat building to life in Bali. Susanne discusses overcoming obstacles in the boat building business and transitioning to a diving business after natural disasters. The conversation explores the art of fast manifesting and common pitfalls, as well as tackling personal and professional challenges. Susanne's shift to an online jewelry business and manifesting its sale are highlighted. She also ventures into writing, providing an overview of her novel. The episode emphasizes the significance of inner work and positivity, concluding with Susanne's advice on making decisive choices and Caroline's closing remarks with a special offer.
Harnessing ADHD for Entrepreneurial Success: Cindy Baker's Journey and Strategies
S18 E20 • Dec 7, 2025 • 16 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces the episode with a focus on personal development and encourages listeners to embrace growth. Cindy Baker shares her perspective on ADHD as a superpower in entrepreneurship, offering strategies for overcoming overwhelm. She discusses her success story and provides practical strategies for managing ADHD effectively. Cindy highlights the importance of coaching and shares her contact information, as well as insights into her future projects. The episode wraps up with final thoughts and encouragement for listeners, followed by Caroline's closing remarks and a special offer.
From Disney to Entrepreneurship: Kristin Wyza's Inspiring Journey
S18 E19 • Dec 7, 2025 • 19 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Kristin Wyza, who shares her career journey, highlighting her experience at Disney and how it has influenced her entrepreneurial endeavors. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts and the impact of mentors on personal and professional development. Kristin elaborates on her current projects and future aspirations, offering insights into her approach to growth and innovation. The episode concludes with reflections on the significance of personal growth and the value of seeking guidance, providing listeners with thought-provoking ideas to apply in their own journeys.
Authentic Leadership and Growth: Michael Morgan's Insights on Networking and Mentorship
S18 E18 • Dec 6, 2025 • 19 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Michael Morgan, exploring common misconceptions about leadership. Michael shares his personal journey, offering insights into building strong relationships. The conversation turns to networking with authenticity and the mindset shifts necessary for genuine connections. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning and developing leadership skills. Michael discusses how listeners can contact him and highlights the value of mentorship. The episode also covers setting goals and personal development strategies. Michael concludes with his final thoughts, and Caroline wraps up with a special offer for the audience.
Empowering Resilience and Accessibility: Jenna Udenberg's Inspiring Journey
S18 E17 • Dec 6, 2025 • 23 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Jenna Udenberg, sharing her journey and the founding of Above and Beyond With You. Jenna discusses how her lived experiences and resilience have empowered her to become an ally for accessibility and inclusion. The conversation highlights the influential mentors who have shaped Jenna's path and the importance of their guidance. Listeners gain insights into Jenna's future goals and projects aimed at fostering greater inclusion. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Jenna and Above and Beyond With You, along with closing remarks and a special offer for the audience.
Decluttering Your Mind and Space: Crystal Loveless Nerpel's Transformative Philosophy
S18 E16 • Dec 5, 2025 • 18 minsCaroline Biesalski welcomes Crystal Loveless Nerpel to discuss the art of letting go, decluttering, and the mindset shifts required for a more organized life. Crystal shares her decluttering philosophy, emphasizing the importance of overcoming negative self-talk and setting positive intentions. The conversation delves into respecting boundaries while decluttering and the significance of starting small. Crystal highlights her mentors and introduces the "five for me" rule as a practical takeaway. She also shares insights into her online presence and future goals. The episode concludes with final thoughts on making inspired choices for personal and professional growth.
Scaling with Strategy and Mindset: Insights from Jennifer Gligoric
S18 E15 • Dec 5, 2025 • 19 minsCaroline Biesalski begins the episode by discussing the importance of setting clear goals with your team. Jennifer Gligoric joins the conversation, sharing her insights on planning an exit strategy and the crucial role of mindset in scaling a business. They explore a client transformation story, highlighting exit-focused business strategies. The discussion shifts to the value of coaches and mentors in achieving business success. Jennifer shares her background and upcoming projects, offering a glimpse into her future endeavors. The episode concludes with Jennifer's final advice and closing thoughts, along with a special offer for listeners.
Energy and Identity: Claire Chuang on Resilience, Alignment, and Women's Empowerment
S18 E14 • Dec 4, 2025 • 25 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Claire Chuang to discuss energy management, high performance, and resilience. Claire shares her personal journey, highlighting the intersection of Chinese medicine and NLP in her approach. The conversation delves into women's energy and identity management, introducing Claire's "Align" methodology. Claire provides her contact information and offers a free ebook for listeners. She also shares her goals, intentions, and emphasizes the importance of self-care. The episode concludes with an offer for a free breakthrough session, providing listeners with an opportunity to explore these themes further.
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship: Nick Smith on Mindset, Mentorship, and Team Building
S18 E13 • Dec 4, 2025 • 27 minsCaroline Biesalski begins the episode with a special freebie announcement before introducing guest Nick Smith. Nick shares his entrepreneurial journey and the mindset that has driven his success. The discussion touches on the importance of time management and maintaining mission clarity for entrepreneurs, highlighting the balance between business metrics and purpose. Nick offers insights into storytelling and team building principles, emphasizing the role of mentorship in personal and professional growth. The conversation also explores Nick's initiatives related to adults in recovery. The episode concludes with information on connecting with Nick and an invitation for a free session.
Leadership and Crisis: Joshua Hart's Insights on Growth, Communication, and Mentorship
S18 E12 • Dec 3, 2025 • 19 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Joshua Hart, who shares key leadership lessons gained from navigating high-stakes conflicts and growth opportunities. The episode delves into strategies for engaging with non-communicative parties and maintaining composure during crises. Joshua discusses the importance of mentorship and highlights his online presence, offering listeners insights into his educational endeavors. He shares details about his latest educational project and provides final advice for aspiring leaders. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Joshua and a special offer, wrapping up the insightful discussion.
Human Connection in Tech: Andrew Bolton on Customer Service and Aligning Values with Business
S18 E11 • Dec 3, 2025 • 30 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Andrew Bolton, exploring his transition from finance to founding TechRescue. Andrew shares insights on balancing human connection with automation in customer service, and highlights the company's specialization in tech support for senior citizens. The discussion covers the evolution of TechRescue's communication technology and the importance of consistency and branding in business growth. Andrew emphasizes aligning personal values with business practices and reflects on technology's impact on communication and society. The episode concludes with contact information for TechRescue, Andrew's future aspirations, and final advice for entrepreneurs. A sponsor offers a free breakthrough session.
Alan Katz on Storytelling: From Tales from the Crypt to Podcasting and Beyond
S18 E10 • Dec 2, 2025 • 40 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Alan Katz, who shares his evolution from writer to storyteller, highlighting his work on Tales from the Crypt. Alan discusses the creative freedom and production challenges faced on the show, and his transition to podcasting, offering personal insights and anecdotes. The episode delves into behind-the-scenes stories from Bordello of Blood, casting experiences, and the storytelling approach in his Dads from the Crypt podcast. Alan explores the podcasting medium's appeal, particularly in the donor-conceived community, and shares Donna Hall's empowering true crime story. The episode concludes with ways to support Alan's storytelling ventures and reflections on storytelling as inspiration.
Scaling Success with AI: Insights and Lessons from Dilip Dubey
S18 E9 • Dec 2, 2025 • 23 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Dilip Dubey, diving into the role of AI in business. Dilip outlines the top three mistakes businesses often make when integrating AI and emphasizes the importance of data readiness and the right leadership mindset for successful AI implementation. They discuss AI as a supportive tool and explore the return on investment with Sutra AI. The conversation highlights how Sutra AI aids in scaling businesses through insightful AI applications. Dilip shares his personal journey and future plans, offering listeners a glimpse into his aspirations. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a special offer, providing practical insights for leveraging AI effectively.
Transforming Mindsets: Dr. Joseph Drolshagen on Overcoming Blocks and Achieving Success
S18 E8 • Dec 1, 2025 • 19 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Dr. Joseph Drolshagen, discussing the significance of personal transformation in professional growth. They explore mindset shifts and strategies for overcoming entrepreneurial blocks. Dr. Drolshagen shares inspiring success stories and highlights the role of mentors in achieving business success. The conversation includes details on how listeners can contact Dr. Drolshagen and insights into his future projects. The episode wraps up with final thoughts, aiming to inspire listeners in their personal and professional journeys.
Leadership and Resilience: Lessons from Walt Disney with Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes
S18 E7 • Dec 1, 2025 • 22 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes, exploring his unique connection to Walt Disney and his background achievements. The conversation delves into leadership lessons from Disney for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of building authority in a niche you love. Dr. Barnes shares insights into Disney's early struggles and the critical role of resilience. His own journey from professor to speaker and author is highlighted, along with a pivotal career moment. The discussion touches on the value of coaches and mentors. Dr. Barnes shares his online presence and upcoming projects, concluding with encouragement for listeners to pursue their passions with determination.
Confident Leadership and Mentorship: Dr. Cynthia Rapaido on Growth and Intentional Goals
S18 E6 • Nov 30, 2025 • 17 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces the episode by emphasizing the significance of small daily actions. Dr. Cynthia Rapaido joins the discussion, sharing valuable leadership lessons and insights on stepping confidently into leadership roles. She reflects on a defining moment in her career and offers insights from her book. The conversation delves into the critical role mentors play in career support. Listeners learn how to connect with Dr. Rapaido and explore the art of setting and achieving goals. The episode wraps up with thoughts on growth and intentionality, concluding with a special offer for listeners.
Balancing Emotions and Success: Caroline Zuleta's Journey from Wall Street to Coaching Fulfillment
S18 E4 • Nov 29, 2025 • 23 minsCaroline Biesalski introduces Caroline Zuleta, diving into common misconceptions about success and happiness and the importance of balancing emotions. Caroline Zuleta shares her defining moment and career start on Wall Street, leading to her transition into coaching and entrepreneurship. They discuss the significance of mindset, tapping into inner wisdom, and achieving emotional fulfillment. Caroline Zuleta highlights client transformations and her impactful work, sharing her contact information and future goals. The episode concludes with final thoughts, advice, and closing remarks from Caroline Biesalski.
Mastering Storytelling and Communication with Aurora Winter
S18 E3 • Nov 29, 2025 • 23 minsCaroline Biesalski converses with Aurora Winter, exploring the significance of storytelling in business and personal growth. Aurora highlights common mistakes in monetizing and problem-solving, delving into the neuroscience of communication and how it can help create bestsellers. The discussion covers leveraging stories for effective communication and introduces Aurora's books and resources. Innovative strategies for authors and entrepreneurs are shared, alongside setting goals and undertaking a 90-day challenge. The episode wraps up with a special offer for listeners, providing insights and tools for those seeking to harness the power of storytelling in their endeavors.


