Wisdom on the Front Porch
Entrepreneurial culture and lifestyle
Episodes
August 3, 2025 • 70 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick is joined by Andre Paradis to explore the nuances of communication between genders. They discuss the importance of actively listening and understanding men's processing time, handling mansplaining, and the emotional aspects of communication. The conversation emphasizes the value of visual directions and embracing differences in relationships, while also focusing on clarif...
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July 29, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick sits down with Andre Paradis to delve into the complexities of relationships and communication. They discuss how misunderstandings and conflict escalation can affect relationship dynamics, and how childhood influences shape adult interactions. The conversation highlights the attraction to similar partners, midlife misconceptions, and the impact of childhood beliefs on tru...
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July 28, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick and Bruno Cignacco explore compassionate business practices. They discuss the human side of business, the challenges in adopting compassion, and creating psychologically safe workplaces. The conversation covers balancing micromanagement with employee autonomy, the role of generosity, and addressing the negative impacts of a profit-driven focus. Bruno shares strategies for...
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July 11, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Solomon Pratt about his journey in the fitness industry, focusing on overcoming limiting beliefs and empowering women's fitness. They explore entrepreneurial challenges, especially during COVID-19, and the role of passion in overcoming them. Solomon discusses his fitness app, emphasizing consistent habits and self-love. The conversation covers muscle mass benef...
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July 8, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick introduces Sara Im, who shares her remarkable journey from surviving Cambodia's concentration camps to becoming an entrepreneur in the US. Sara discusses her early life, transition to wellness work, and the resilience and mindset she developed along the way. She talks about her book, the impact of sharing personal stories, and her speaking engagements. The conversation co...
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July 1, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick engages with Scott Schilling to explore his career and entrepreneurial journey. They discuss Scott's transition to professional speaking and training, emphasizing the integral role of sales and marketing in entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights heart-centered selling, effective sales conversations, and networking strategies. Scott shares insights from his books an...
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June 29, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick welcomes Dina Marais to discuss her work with Soul Purpose Publishing and other ventures. They delve into Human Design, Gene Keys, and the power of rewriting life stories. Dina shares her career transition inspired by "The Alchemist" and reflects on her ideal clients, highlighting the concept of a book as a business card. The conversation explores discovering purpose, the...
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June 17, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with S.S. Coulter about her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, sharing lessons learned from failure. They discuss her ventures in children's literature, the mindset of stay-at-home moms, and homeschooling. The conversation highlights her child play app, focusing on play, screen time, and business insights. They explore the shift from the industrial ...
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June 9, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick sits down with James Rogy to explore a range of topics from the technical setup of a home office to the intricacies of balancing family and career. James shares insights into his background and reflects on hypothetical career changes. The conversation delves into his passion for mentoring, leadership, and public speaking, touching on the origins of the podcast and other v...
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June 6, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Nathalie Bedard about her shift from a traditional career to becoming an artist. Nathalie shares her journey through entrepreneurial challenges in Portugal and Canada, focusing on creativity and self-discovery. They discuss how nature influences personal and business growth, including healing with plants. Nathalie also highlights the importance of human connect...
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May 29, 2025 • 257 mins
This is not your typical Wisdom on the Front Porch podcast. This is a summit by your Wisdom on the Front Porch host, LS Kirkpatrick, who produced the summit.
LS thought you might like to hear from other entrepreneurs and how they lead.
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May 22, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick engages with Katherine Martin-Fisher to discuss balancing business and personal life, offering insights into business coaching and scaling. They explore the importance of business diversity and building strong team relationships, emphasizing the need to adapt to different entrepreneurial learning styles. Self-care strategies for entrepreneurs are highlighted, along with t...
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April 30, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick engages with Greg Bennick in a multifaceted discussion that spans from the art of juggling to writing and public speaking. They delve into the unique journey from juggling to speaking, and the inspiration behind Greg's book "Reclaim the Moment." The conversation touches on personal connections, authenticity, and balancing opportunities. They explore societal changes and t...
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April 29, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick sits down with Shana Francesca to explore her inspiring journey from cult survivor to entrepreneur. They delve into the healing process and how trauma informed Shana's entrepreneurial endeavors. The conversation highlights ethics and personal growth in leadership, emphasizing the importance of cultivating successful leadership cultures through a thoughtful consulting appr...
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April 20, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Dwayne Morton about his entrepreneurial journey and The One Sixty Eight Game, which emphasizes valuing time. Dwayne shares how overcoming health challenges and trauma led him to write a book. They discuss Bill Walsh's advice on writing, including content, audience, and selecting a publisher. The conversation also covers emotional healing and LS Kirkpatrick's Ki...
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April 18, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick is joined by Bethany Stone to discuss the vital role of mindset and coaching in entrepreneurship. Bethany emphasizes the importance of helping adults embrace their inner child and the value of failure in achieving goals and growth. The conversation covers the necessity of taking pauses for mental preparation and handling negative feedback while fostering confidence. They ...
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April 18, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick welcomes Barry Labov to discuss their journeys into the world of business and the entrepreneurial spirit. They explore the importance of sales, authenticity, and humility, emphasizing the value of mentorship and continuous learning. Despite technical difficulties, the conversation delves into company values, ideal clients, and the significance of persistence and teamwork....
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April 18, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Kevin Thallemer about his holistic leadership coaching approach. They discuss optimal group sizes, traits of high-performing teams, and the psychoanalytic approach to constructive conflict. Kevin shares conflict resolution strategies and insights on workplace fulfillment, team communication, and managing generational divides. He emphasizes the importance of fac...
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April 18, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Kinga Vajda about her shift from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Kinga highlights the importance of communication, transparency, and strategic thinking for business success. They discuss balancing current and future goals, the gap between business metrics and HR, and changes affecting leadership trust. Kinga shares advice for overwhelmed entrepreneurs ...
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April 16, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick is joined by Joe Dietrich and Carly Pepin to explore the landscape of entrepreneurship. They delve into the challenges of burnout and the importance of effective leadership, emphasizing the significance of delegation and productivity. Carly Pepin shares her personal entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the mindset needed to handle failure and pursue passions in business....
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