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Big Brave Business: Revolutionary Leadership and Anti-Capitalist Entrepreneurship with Sarah Heeter

Sarah Heeter
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Imposter Syndrome
Artificial Intelligence
Generation Fearless
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Human Connection
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Big Brave Business is a podcast where we challenge the status quo of traditional business practices. If you're ready to challenge norms, rewrite the rules, and redefine what it means to lead with courage and integrity, then grab a notebook and let’s dive in.

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Recent Guests

Diane Ortega
Host of The Midwife Life Podcast and creator of The Rebirth Journey
The Midwife Life Podcast
Episode: Are You Failing or Are You Grieving? We Need to Talk About Grief in Business
Alison Rayum
Guest on episode discussing wellness and mindset in entrepreneurship
Episode: You Don't Have to Suffer to Be Good (or Successful)
Elaine Tins
Pinterest strategist discussing anti-capitalist entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices
Elaine's Pinterest marketing and management agency
Episode: Redefining Success as an Anti-Capitalist Entrepreneur
Pia O'Brien Day
Brand messaging designer who created a regenerative storytelling framework
Independent/Founder
Episode: Is Your Messaging Reductive? An Alternative to Pain-Based Marketing
Isabel Bagsik
Unconventional Bliss Coaching
Unconventional Bliss Coaching
Episode: Do you have the capacity to be safe to be seen?
Cera Byer
Scaling strategist for soul-centered CEOs
Episode: Is the "Trust Recession" a real thing? Building a Resilient Business in Capitalism
AnnMarie Rose
Life-proof business scaling strategist
Episode: When to Focus on Audience-Building: Becoming Known an Expert Authority
Dee Ntšala
Leadership and performance improvement coach, founder of Nova Consulting
Nova Consulting
Episode: Mental Health Challenges and Suicidal Ideation Among Founders
Fopsy Nkwocha
Business coach
Independent
Episode: Sales Strategies Based on Human Connection

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Sarah K. Heeter
Host of Big Brave Business, guides conversations on ethical leadership and entrepreneurship

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • So glad I found this podcast

    Absolutely love the angle this podcast takes. Totally resonate with Sarah’s values and her mission with this podcast. As someone who values integrity, authenticity and challenging the norms, this podcast is right up my alley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillori0129!
    United States11 days ago
  • Social Media Free

    The episode about business not relying on social media is a favorite. We’ve been sold a BS bill of goods that it’s required. I love hearing from others who are social free!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    qwertyuiopgfvb
    United States12 days ago
  • Breath of fresh air!

    In a world where everyone on IG is talking about million dollar launches and making 7 figures in 7 seconds its so nice to hear conversations challenging the narrative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Courtney J | The RBC
    Canadaa month ago
  • Adding to my weekly rotation

    I’m a newer listener but BBB has quickly become one of my favorite shows. The first day I found it I binged three episodes and felt so inspired and validated about running my online business! Now I look forward to every new episode that drops!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgan Specht
    United Statesa month ago
  • Business on your own terms

    I love the non-prescriptive takes on how to run a business and grow on your own terms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashlee Sang
    United States2 months ago

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Conversations go beyond hacks to focus on ethics and humanity in business.
Host asks meaningful questions and challenges surface-level advice.
Listeners value the honest, brave discussions and real-world applicability.

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144: Do Ethical High-Ticket Offers Exist? And How To Sell Them with Integrity
Q: What defines an ethical high-ticket offer in practice?
An ethical high-ticket offer centers on consent, transparency, clear expectations, and a focus on genuine transformation rather than pressure, with options like payment plans and accessible scholarship-like placements to broaden access.
Redefining Success as an Anti-Capitalist Entrepreneur
Q: What does time freedom mean to you in practical terms?
Time freedom means the ability to design days and weeks to fit personal needs while still working on the business when desired, taking care of health, family, and personal growth, and not feeling guilty about rest or time off.
Is Your Messaging Reductive? An Alternative to Pain-Based Marketing
Q: How should a business communicate with an audience in pain without resorting to cue-based, panic-driven tactics?
The guest suggests leaning into presence and support—sitting with the audience in their compost bin moment rather than pushing quick fixes—focusing on what changes for people because the business exists and how that change happens, not just what to do next.
Is Your Messaging Reductive? An Alternative to Pain-Based Marketing
Q: Talk to me about what led you to develop the Regenerative Story Framework.
Pia explains how Storybrand felt reductive for nuanced, values-based clients and how she found inspiration in The Heroine's Journey and Gail Carriger's ideas to create a framework that emphasizes community, regeneration, and a more complex view of audience journeys.
How to Build an Ethical Business: Scaling Without Extraction
Q: What does liberating business entail beyond generic hustle versus rest?
The host and Becky discuss prioritizing people over profits, setting boundaries, and considering both financial and social costs to ensure decisions align with values, with an emphasis on accountability and continuous learning.

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This show centers on conscious leadership, ethical entrepreneurship, and practical strategies for sustainable growth. Episodes frequently challenge conventional marketing, highlight the human side of running a business, and explore how technology, wellness, and DEI intersect with profitability. Guests bring perspectives on regenerative branding, nervous-system–aware leadership, authentic storytelling, and accountable practices, making the conversations valuable for listening teams, agency partners, and sponsors seeking thoughtful, impact-driven content. A standout trait is the host's knack for probing hard topics with warmth, producing candid debates about capitalism, visibility, and the balance between ambition and integrity.

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1. Diane Ortega
2. Alison Rayum
3. Elaine Tins
4. Pia O'Brien Day
5. Isabel Bagsik
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7. AnnMarie Rose
8. Dee Ntšala

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