Permission to Kick Ass

Today's guest is Robb Munger, founder of Exodus Place. Robb's an experienced real estate developer and is no stranger to business challenges, but starting Exodus Place proved to be an entirely new kind of challenge. We talked about the raw, real, and often misunderstood world of homelessness and addiction, and Robb does not hold back. He shared his journey from helping a single homeless guy to running the largest transiti...

For the first time in PTKA history, I'm interviewing a Handbag Fairy Godmother - Emily Blumenthal! Not only did she patent a handbag silhouette, write a book, teach at FIT, and start a handbag awards event... she's still growing and evolving even now. Emily's journey is a wild ride filled with hustle, pivots, and ‘figure it out as you go’ moments that'll make you feel right at home if you're an entrepreneur...

Today we've got a real treat – the one and only Lisa Robbin Young is stopping by! Lisa is a self-titled Fusion Creative, and she's on a mission to help micro-business owners and solopreneurs become celebrities in their niche. In this power-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of creative entrepreneurship, the importance of embracing your unique wiring, and the process to becoming a celebrity in your space. 

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What a brilliant chat with Orla Fitzmaurice! We started with web design and then went down the rabbit hole... Orla's path from archaeology nerd to economics graduate to web designer is exactly the delightful meandering I live for. We dove into her take on AI - equal parts excitement and healthy skepticism - and got real about the magic that happens when you let go of perfectionism and actually collaborate with clients. If you ...

Today, I had a blast from the past on the show – my friend and long-time karaoke bud, Sonya Paz. This woman is a freakin’ powerhouse, juggling more businesses than I can count on one hand. She's a professional artist, gallery owner, podcaster, and even has a candied jalapeño business. I swear, if there's a way to turn creativity into cash, Sonya's found it. All my multi-talented, multi-passionate creative folks... th...

I've never spoken to a Wealth Queen before, so this episode is all kinds of awesome. We dove headfirst into the bullshit narratives we tell ourselves about success, the power of owning your journey, and why 'fuck the formula' might just be the best business advice you'll ever hear. If you've ever felt like you were stuck and drowning with no way out, this one's for you.

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This week, I sat down with my friend Jen Baxter, a copywriter and content strategist who's lived an incredible life. We talked about all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, along with the importance of betting on yourself. If you've ever fantasized about running away to Bali and seeing what happens, you might wanna hit that play button NOW.

Can't-Miss Moments:

• One-way ticket to paradise: Jen's one of the fe...

This week's guest is the phenomenally talented and creative Paul Pape, who's made a name for himself as a full-time artist and self-proclaimed 'Santa Claus for nerds.' We're breaking down his journey from disillusioned theater nerd to professional prop builder, and how he accidentally-on-purpose built his creative empire. 

Can't-Miss Moments:

• Self-imposed summer school: what made Paul see school as a...

Today Kimberly Jarman and I are digging into neuroscience-based mindset work and biohacking for women entrepreneurs. Kimberly blew my mind with how certain neurochemicals and hormones affect our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our success. But it wasn't all science talk - we got real about imposter syndrome, the pressures of entrepreneurship, and why doing what you're "supposed to" often leads to disappointme...

From building a game-changing education tech company to finding purpose after selling it, Jarrod Morgan's entrepreneurial journey is the kind of rollercoaster that'll make your head spin... in the best way possible. Today we're talking about a little bit of everything - including the highs, lows, and 'oh crap' moments that come with being a serial entrepreneur (and how to use that chaos to your advantage). ...

Jean is a seasoned business woman with a knack for turning around a failing business - and she does it with serious (and unconventional) style. Today we're talking about her journey from fearing she was about to lose everything to owning a successful franchise business. As if that weren't enough, now she's reinventing herself again, and helping other women find their own second acts. If you've ever felt stuck an...

Today's guest is Linda Perry, and her story of transitioning from a high-powered legal career to following her true calling is both inspiring and refreshingly real. Spoiler alert: self discovery ain't all sunshine and rainbows, but that's kind of the whole point. We rapped about recognizing our ingrained thought patterns and why mindset work is never really done. Grab a glass of wine (or three) and get ready for a co...

Strange question, but hear me out: ever feel lonely on this entrepreneurial journey? I think you're going to love today's episode with human connection expert, Unni Turrettini. She's got some surprising and insightful takes one why this whole biz-building thing can be so freaking hard. If you feel like you're floundering and can't share your struggles for fear of looking weak... this one's for you.

If I could sum this episode up, I'd tell you to let go of expectations and embrace experimentation. Fortunately, this episode with the incredible Cara Steinmann cannot be easily compartmentalized. Join us for an ADHD rabbit hole about energy management, recreating a job you hate (cleverly disguised as your business), trying to be what people expect, and more. If you've ever struggled with finding yourself or your "th...

We started with a "podcast telenovela" and it only got more philosophical (and eye opening) from there. Today's guest is Jana Bartlett Alonso, and our convo will make you rethink everything you know about success, happiness, and personal growth. Fair warning: this convo might just flip your world upside down in the best way possible.

Quick content warning - we cover death/dying and abusive relationships in t...

Alex Pursglove just blew my mind with her take on living life with ecstasy and radical trust. We're digging into the struggle of high-achieving women (been there, done that) and how to break free from the "never enough" mindset. Alex shares some serious insight on embracing who you are right now (not who you think you should be). 

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• The unexpected connection between ecstasy and... ...

This episode with Dusti Arab was a wild ride through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. We dove into the messy reality of building a business when you're not from a privileged background, and holy shit, does it get good. From stumbling into copywriting to rubbing elbows with celebs, Dusti's journey is a masterclass in saying "fuck it" and figuring it out as you go. If you've ever felt like an imposter i...

I just had the most incredible chat with Julie Lilliston, a PR powerhouse who's been kicking ass and taking names for 10 years in her own communications firm. We dove deep into the world of publicity, storytelling, and the head-trash that keeps us from shouting our awesomeness from the rooftops. Julie dropped some serious knowledge bombs about building relationships, finding your niche, and why sometimes the best thing you can...

Today I'm joined by Chris M. King, the self-proclaimed "Executive Witch Doctor."  We swapped stories about building businesses from the ground up (or in our cases, from our car trunks) and dove into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to succeed. Chris shared some fascinating insights on the psychology and science behind success that had me questioning everything I thought I knew. If you've ever felt like y...