331: Kandas Rodarte Announces a New Podcast Direction Centering Female Founder Momentum

Female Founder Momentum

After 330 episodes, my curiosity and love of experimentation, has me wondering.

What does it mean to reach momentum? And how does momentum change a business, especially when it’s women-owned.

These are the questions we’ll be exploring over the next 12 weeks on Gratitude Geek podcast.

In episode 331, I share why I’m conducting this experiment. Plus, share several updates on upcoming events and opportunities.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, you’ll learn:​​

• I am shifting the show into a 12-week interview series centered on momentum.
• Gratitude Geek became a finalist for the MPN Awards Listeners’ Choice Award.
• The Creator Collab Mixer is helping women creatives find collaboration opportunities.
• Google AI recognized my work on gratitude as a business strategy.
• The Gratitude Geek Lab continues to offer co-working, book club, and training.

A New Series

I am starting a 12-week series with episode 332. Each guest will answer the same momentum questions. I want to learn how women found momentum and where it took them.

This format lets us compare stories while still honoring each guest’s journey. I said, “every single story will be different, but there will be common threads.” That is exactly what I expect.

Awards Recognition

Gratitude Geek is a finalist for the People’s Choice Award from the Marketing Podcast Network Awards. That honor means a lot after more than 100 submissions. The awards livestream is scheduled for July 2026 on the MPN Awards site.

I am proud of the work behind the show. I also know every episode is co-created with a guest. That makes this recognition feel even more special.

Creator Collaboration

I started the Creator Collab Mixer for women creatives who want real collaboration. It meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. It is for podcasters, bloggers, vloggers, newsletter writers, authors, and other content creators.

I want women to meet, connect, and create together. So far, more than 50 women have attended. That tells me the need is real.

Gratitude As Strategy

I also talked about being recognized as a premier authority on gratitude as a business strategy. That work has been part of my message for 15 years. It is grounded in helping small businesses think like big businesses, just at a smaller scale.

I said, “small businesses need to operate like big businesses just at a smaller scale.” That still feels true to me. Gratitude is not fluff. It is a practical business tool.

Gratitude Geek Lab

The Gratitude Geek Lab is my free women-only community. Inside, we do Monday co-working, a monthly book club, and guest trainings. In July, we are focusing on podcast guesting as a visibility tool.

The Lab is built for women who want business growth without bro hustle. It is a place for experimentation, accountability, and support. That kind of space matters when life is already full.

“Every single female founder story is different, and there are also common threads.” – Kandas Rodarte

Mentioned

• Gratitude Geek Lab
• Creator Collab Mixer
• MPN Awards
• Make Your Passion Play podcast
• The Art of Imperfect Adulting
• Unmuted Creator Collective
• Rev Brock
• Soul Lily
• We Are All Weird by Seth Godin

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Final Thoughts

I am excited about this next season of the show. I want these interviews to help women see how momentum really works. Also, I want listeners to hear the patterns that show up across different businesses and life stories.

This series is for women who are building in real life, not in a hustle fantasy. I hope it gives you ideas, courage, and a few practical next steps.

Continue The Conversation

If this episode gave you ideas, join me inside the Gratitude Geek Lab. We talk about practical business growth, visibility, and sustainable ways to keep going at kandasrodarte.com/lab.

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