Looking for a guest who brings real talk, real strategy, and a whole lot of gratitude? Kandas Rodarte is a podcast host, speaker, and community builder who helps Gen X women solopreneurs find clarity, confidence, and community. With 30+ years online, 400+ podcast episodes, and a reputation for showing up with warmth and substance — she’s a guest your audience will remember.
Featured In & Accolades
- #9 Best US Business Education Podcast — Feedspot (2026)
- #3 Best Gen X Women Podcast — PodRanker (2026)
- 5.0 Stars on Apple Podcasts
- 400+ Episodes Since 2012
What Kandas Talks About
- Gratitude as a Business Strategy
- Rebuilding Your Business After Disruption
- Anti-Bro Marketing for Gen X Women
- Community Building as a Business Strategy
- 30 Years Online: What Actually Works
Great Questions to Ask Kandas
- How do you use gratitude as an actual business tool — not just a mindset?
- How did a cancer diagnosis change the way you run your business?
- You’ve been building online since 1999. What do people still get wrong about online business?
- What does “anti-bro marketing” mean, and why does it matter for Gen X women?
- What should a Gen X woman solopreneur do first when rebuilding after a major life disruption?
What People Are Saying
Kandas received higher ratings than Jack Canfield.
Jennie Bellinger, Badass Direct Sales Mastery Summit
She hosted her first Creator Collab Mixer and I didn’t even need to hear what it was before I said yes. It was exceptional.
Rachel Allen, Bolt from the Blue Copywriting
I love how Kandas teaches us and challenges us to work together to solve problems.
Gratitude Geek Lab Member
Who’s Listening
Gratitude Geek attracts Gen X women (ages 40–60) who are solopreneurs, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs. They’re rebuilding, growing, or pivoting — and actively seeking strategies that work without manipulative or bro-marketing tactics.
- Primary audience: Women ages 40–60
- Solopreneurs, coaches, consultants, and creative business owners
- Primarily US-based, with listeners in Canada, UK, and Australia
- Highly engaged community members who take action and invest in their businesses
- Values-driven buyers who respond to authentic, relationship-based marketing
By the Numbers
- 400+ episodes published since 2012
- 5.0 stars on Apple Podcasts
- 9 Best US Business Education Podcast — Feedspot (2026)
- 3 Best Gen X Women Podcast — PodRanker (2026)
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms
- Active community: The Gratitude Geek Lab (paid membership) + Creator Collab Mixer (monthly events)
Listen & Subscribe
Catch Gratitude Geek on all major platforms:
- Apple Podcasts: GratitudeGeek.com/apple
- Spotify: GratitudeGeek.com/spotify
- YouTube: GratitudeGeek.com/youtube
- Website: GratitudeGeek.com
Fan Favorite Episodes
Want a taste of the show before you reach out? Here are a few episodes that showcase Kandas’ interviewing style, energy, and the conversations her audience loves most.
- Browse all episodes at GratitudeGeek.com
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gratitudegeek
Work With Kandas: Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
Gratitude Geek reaches a highly engaged niche audience of Gen X women solopreneurs — a demographic that is underserved, has real purchasing power, and responds strongly to authentic recommendations from trusted voices. If your product or service helps women run better businesses, we should talk.
Sponsorship Options
- Mid-roll host read (60–90 seconds) — Kandas-voiced, warm, and conversational. Sponsors also receive a standalone YouTube video in the Gratitude Geek “Brought to You By…” sponsor spotlight series for additional evergreen expossure
- Dedicated episode sponsorship — your brand featured throughout a full episode
- Episode series sponsorship — multi-episode packages available
- Community promotion — featured in The Gratitude Geek Lab and Creator Collab Mixer newsletters and events
- YouTube integration — sponsor mention in video description and on-screen
- Show notes & blog post sponsor credit — your brand listed among current show supporters on every episode page
- Creator Collab Mixer event sponsorship — your brand featured as a sponsor of the monthly live networking event for Gen X women content creators and solopreneurs, including event promotion, verbal recognition, and newsletter mention
Note: Gratitude Geek is a member of the Marketing Podcast Network. Pre-roll and post-roll spots are managed at the network level and are not available for individual show sponsorship. For network-wide advertising opportunities reaching thousands of listeners across multiple shows, visit MarketingPodcasts.net.
Ideal Sponsor Partners
The best fit for Gratitude Geek sponsors are brands and tools that genuinely serve women-owned small businesses. Think: business software, productivity tools, coaching programs, financial services for solopreneurs, wellness brands, and professional development platforms.
Kandas only partners with brands she would personally recommend to her community. Authenticity isn’t a marketing buzzword here — it’s a non-negotiable.
Current Show Supporters
Gratitude Geek Podcast is made possible by:
- MacKenzie Circle
- Goddess Approach
- Marketing Podcast Network
- HoneyBook
- SendOutCards
- The Super Patch Co.
- PodMatch
- And listeners like you
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re a podcast host looking for a great guest, an event organizer seeking a speaker, or a brand interested in reaching Gen X women solopreneurs — Kandas would love to hear from you.
Email: kandasrodarte@gmail.com
For network-wide sponsorship: MarketingPodcasts.net
