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Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Kandas Rodarte | Business Growth Strategies for Women Over 40
Gratitude
Gratitude Geek
Momentum
Breast Cancer
Gen X Women Solopreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Podcasting
Storytelling
Gen X Women
Small Business
Linkedin
Cause Marketing
Burnout
Notebooklm
Public Speaking
Mental Health
Chatgpt
Self-Trust
Money Mindset
Family Business

Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who've faced major life challenges like cancer, divorce, or loss—and are rebuilding their businesses and lives with strategy, systems, and gratitude as a powerful business tool. Host Kandas Rodarte—a Gen X metastatic breast cancer thriver, master connector, and digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of expertise—interviews inspirational ... more

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Latest Episodes

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so every episode of Gratitude Geek this month honors thrivers who are living their legacy with cancer.

This week, Kandas talks with Dr. Jess Bunin, a three-time cancer survivor, West Point graduate, retired ... more

Does your business feel like a giant boulder you're pushing uphill, with distractions and responsibilities weighing you down? In this episode of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte distills insights from 11 incredible women who shared their perspecti... more

Can narrowing your niche actually give you more freedom, greater reach, and faster momentum?

In Episode 342 of Gratitude Geek — the 12th interview in the Momentum Series — host Kandas Rodarte sits down with vision board leadership coach, author, and... more

Business momentum can feel confusing when you are rebuilding after burnout, a health challenge, family changes, or a season that asked too much of you. In this episode, Kandas Rodarte talks with Scarlett Stanhope, founder of The Biz Hippie, about mov... more

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Recent Guests

Janet Tanguay
Vision Board Leadership Coach and author of The Hammock Way of Life series
The Hammock Way of Life
Episode: The Solopreneur’s Solution to Niching Down and Scaling Globally | Janet Tanguay
Scarlett Stanhope
Founder of the Biz Hippie, money and abundance coach
Biz Hippie
Episode: How to Redirect Misaligned Business Momentum Before Hitting Rock Bottom | Scarlett Stanhope
Crystal Bell
Leadership coach, speaker, founder of Clarity with Crystal
Clarity with Crystal
Episode: Getting Unstuck and Rebuilding Momentum | Crystal Bell
Bianca B. King
Business mentor and founder of multiple ventures
Pretty Damn Ambitious; 7573 Marketing Group; GINA app
Episode: Sustainable Business Growth Without Burnout | Bianca B. King
Kate Kayaian
Retired musician, coach, speaker, author
Former Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra / Coach and Author
Episode: She Left a 40-Year Cello Career (Kate Kayaian)
Andrea Waltz
Co-author of Go For No
Go For No co-author / Go For No sequel author
Episode: Make the Ask, Respect the No | Andrea Waltz
Renee Carbone Fleming
Founder of Badass Queen Brands, host of Unapologetically Badass Podcast
Badass Queen Brands / Unapologetically Badass Podcast
Episode: Multiple Income Streams for Women Over 40—Build Choice & Stability (with Renee Carbone Fleming)
Megan Munsell
Founder of Abundantia Advisory; provides money-management and consulting for women business owners
Abundantia Advisory
Episode: Money Mindset for Women Entrepreneurs: Pricing and Momentum (Megan Munsell)
Marisol Colette
Fashion therapist, founder of Sol Reflection
Sol Reflection
Episode: Style is Self-Care | Marisol Colette

Host

Kandas Rodarte
Host of Gratitude Geek; digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of experience; focuses on Gen X women solopreneurs and gratitude-driven business growth

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Kandas is so cool!

    I LOVE this show. Kandas is so cool and down to earth. She always brings on the best guests and has such unique, real, and authentic conversation. I get so much out of it every time I listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BizHippie
    United States20 days ago
  • Real conversations, real energy

    Kandas has a gift for interviewing guests and pulling out genuine stories that get straight to the heart of the issue. The energy between her and her guests is real. This is the kind of show that makes you feel less alone running a business by yourself. Five stars, easy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just a name1971
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love listening to this podcast and thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on it as well! Kandas asked great questions, and our conversation about gratitude helped brighten my day 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Money Coach Kim
    United States3 months ago
  • I love this show!

    I’m a listener and I’m lucky enough to also have been a guest on Gratitude Geek with Kandas. I love the conversations that are featured especially the variety of moments of gratitude that are featured in each message.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    😄😎👠
    United States5 months ago
  • A great show for Gen X

    Kandas speaks to exactly the topics that we Gen X folks care about, and she’s a GREAT interviewer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckymollenkamp
    United States5 months ago

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Hosts are authentic, supportive, and skilled at guiding meaningful conversations.
Guest questions are insightful and the conversations are uplifting for listeners and guests alike.
Discussions feel real and energetic with guests; listeners feel less alone in entrepreneurship.
The show features diverse, empowering topics for Gen X female solopreneurs and news ideas that resonate with real-life business.

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How to Redirect Misaligned Business Momentum Before Hitting Rock Bottom | Scarlett Stanhope
Q: What role does money mindset play in sustaining momentum?
Money mindset is foundational; understanding and directing your money, time, and energy toward your vision accelerates progress and reduces friction, turning financial decisions into strategic leverage.
How to Redirect Misaligned Business Momentum Before Hitting Rock Bottom | Scarlett Stanhope
Q: So how can you get there and find the clarity to pivot without all the past hardship?
Scarlett explains that spark moments, envisioning the desired direction, and aligning actions with a clear vision help you pivot more smoothly. Seeking support and embracing the non-linear nature of momentum are key.
Sustainable Business Growth Without Burnout | Bianca B. King
Q: Can you describe your approach to pivots and growth?
She explains The Five Bays of Joyful Ambition and the concept of a slingshot pivot, where awareness, alignment, attraction, and action lead to an accelerated shift that is sustainable and aligned with her broader vision.
Sustainable Business Growth Without Burnout | Bianca B. King
Q: What strategies do you use to stay aligned with your goals?
Bianca emphasizes awareness of current position, clear alignment with long-term goals, and choosing opportunities that fit her values and energy, while avoiding misaligned pursuits.
Sustainable Business Growth Without Burnout | Bianca B. King
Q: How do you define momentum in your business?
Momentum is a compound process that grows success over time through alignment, joy, and consistent action, not just relentless hustle.

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Gratitude Geek centers Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding their businesses after major life challenges, focusing on practical strategies for marketing, systems, momentum, and gratitude as a business tool. Episodes feature a diverse slate of women sharing authentic origin stories, actionable tips on pricing, visibility, automation, and personal branding, and conversations that blend practical entrepreneurship with mindset and wellness. A standout throughline is turning adversity into sustainable growth, with guests ranging from branding experts and financial coaches to technologists and wellness coaches, all framed by the host's emphasis on community, gratitude, and collaboration over hustle.

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2. Scarlett Stanhope
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