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320: Lesle Lane Wasn’t the First Choice to Run the Family Business. 95 Years Later, It’s Thriving.
Lesle Lane wasn’t supposed to take over her family’s photography business. In episode 320 of Gratitude Geek, Leslie shares how she navigated no succession plan, major disruptions, and 95 years of legacy — and what it teaches every solopreneur about sustainable growth.
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A Wicked Predication for 2026: Less, Not More
A reflection on Wicked for Good, creative restraint, and why 2026 feels like it’s calling for less noise, fewer layers, and more intentional ways of living and working.
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298: Miriam Schulman on How Artists Sell Online Without Feeling Salesy
Artists face a unique marketing problem. Generic business advice doesn’t work when you’re selling creativity. Miriam Schulman, author of Artpreneur, shares proven strategies to sell art online authentically, overcome buyer objections, and build an email list that converts without feeling salesy. Perfect for creative entrepreneurs who want to make a sustainable living from their art.
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Why Most Side Hustles Fail (And How Female Solopreneurs Can Break the Mold)
Discover why side hustles are declining and how female solopreneurs over 40 can build purposeful, sustainable micro-businesses that fuel impact and freedom.
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279: Ahuva Gruen on Financial Clarity for Gen X Women Solopreneurs
In episode 279, Ahuva Gruen shares practical strategies to help solopreneurs achieve true financial clarity and finally build a business that pays them back.
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Forget CEO. Are You Actually a Micropreneur?
A micropreneur isn’t a wannabe CEO or someone playing small. It’s a business owner who chooses to stay intentionally lean and build on their own terms. Discover why nearly 80% of U.S. businesses operate this way — and why it might be your smartest move yet.
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276: Jeff Pearson talks Advocating for Invisible Conditions
7 brain surgeries didn’t stop Jeff Pearson. Learn how he’s advocating for invisible conditions—and what solopreneurs can learn from his mission.
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270: Andrew Frazier talks Unpopular Opinions that Could Save Your Business
In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, I chat with Andrew Frazier about the hard truths most small business owners ignore. From marketing myths to the reality of selling a business, Andrew drops truth bombs that challenge the status quo—and could save your business from costly mistakes.
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268: Kim Beam on Building a Feel-Good Business
Discover what happens when your business aligns with joy, intuition, and healing with Kim Beam on the Gratitude Geek Podcast.
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Talking “Lean Marketing” on Biz Book Broadcast with Liz Scully
In my third visit to the Biz Book Broadcast, I shared how Lean Marketing picks up where The One Page Marketing Plan leaves off—showing solopreneurs exactly how to implement smart, streamlined strategies without the overwhelm.
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Is Your Business Ready for the Next Recession? A Survival Guide
Is your business ready for a recession? Discover practical strategies to recession-proof your woman-owned business, including systemization, building a strong support network, and staying visible. Learn how to thrive during tough economic times.
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256: Adam Zuckerman talks Succession Planning for Solopreneurs
In episode 256 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, Adam Zuckerman, founder of Buried in Work, shares essential strategies for solopreneurs and micropreneurs to protect their business and legacy. Learn practical tools for organizing personal and professional affairs, facilitating legacy conversations, and how beekeeping offers unexpected lessons in business and life.
