What if the pressure to be “on” every single month is actually holding your business back?

In this episode, I sat down with Abi for a deeply honest conversation about building a business that’s profitable and sustainable.

Abi shares her journey from early entrepreneurship and freelancing to running an agency and coaching course creators — along with the reality of feast-and-famine cycles, mindset traps, and why there’s no single moment where everything suddenly feels “figured out.”

This conversation is calm, practical, and refreshingly real — especially for anyone tired of chasing constant growth.

What you’ll get from this episode:

• Why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re failing
• How to think long-term instead of chasing constant momentum
• The mindset shift from outcomes to transformation
• Why courses aren’t “dead” and what actually makes them work
• How to build something you still love when things get hard

If you’re building a business and questioning your pace, this episode will feel grounding.

Get to Know Abi:

Abi is an evergreen funnel strategist who helps course creators step off the launch treadmill and build businesses that feel both profitable and peaceful. Her work focuses on long-term strategy, messaging, and optimization guiding clients to become confident decision-makers rather than relying on tactics, trends, or constant urgency. Having built her career through resourcefulness and adaptability, Abi brings a grounded perspective on what it actually takes to grow in an unpredictable market. She helps creators build not just better funnels, but a deeper sense of trust in their work, their skills, and themselves.

Connect with Abi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-prendergast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abiprendy/

Website: https://www.aptcontent.co.uk/

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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What if the pressure to “have it all figured out” is the very thing holding you back?

In this episode, I sat down with Erin Halper for a refreshingly honest conversation about entrepreneurship, consulting, and what it really looks like to build a sustainable business over time.

Erin shares her journey from early entrepreneurship to private equity, consulting, and eventually building The Upside — a global community for independent consultants and business owners. Along the way, she breaks down some uncomfortable truths we don’t talk about enough: nobody has all the answers, “overnight success” is mostly fiction, and slow, steady work beats flashy metrics every time.

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of pretending, tired of chasing vanity milestones, and ready to build something real.

What you’ll get from this episode

• Why even experienced entrepreneurs are still figuring it out
• The myth of overnight success — and what actually creates momentum
• How to spot bad advice and unhealthy business role models
• What sustainable success really looks like behind the scenes
• Why curiosity, humility, and patience matter more than hype
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If you’ve been questioning your pace, your progress, or yourself — this conversation will feel grounding.

Get to know Erin:

Erin Halper is a former private equity professional and entrepreneur who founded The Upside, a high-caliber community connecting experienced consultants and senior leaders to meaningful, flexible work. After more than a decade advising businesses, Erin set out to build a better way for top talent to collaborate as colleagues, not competitors. Her journey into entrepreneurship became deeply personal when her first son was born with a heart defect, reinforcing her belief in autonomy, flexibility, and sustainable success. Today, Erin helps seasoned professionals level up their impact, income, and control over how they work without sacrificing excellence.

Connect with Erin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhalper/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin.halper/

Website: https://betheupside.com/

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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Why do so many workplace changes fail, even when the tools are “better” and the systems are “improved”?

In this episode, Candice Mitchell sits down with Katrina Kennedy, facilitator, consultant, and author of Learning That Lasts, to talk about learning, change, and what really happens when organizations roll out new systems without supporting the people expected to use them.

Katrina shares stories from her early career in the district attorney’s office, the moment that shaped her philosophy on training, and how decades of experience taught her that learning isn’t about information, it’s about confidence, safety, and trust.

This is a practical, honest conversation for leaders, trainers, and anyone responsible for helping people adapt to change at work.

What you’ll get from this episode:

• Why “just telling people to use the new system” never works
• How poor training creates resistance, frustration, and disengagement
• The difference between access to tools and readiness to use them
• How trainers and leaders can design learning that actually sticks
• Why empathy is a critical leadership skill during change

If you’re responsible for rolling out change—or expected to adapt to it—this episode will change how you think about learning.

Get to know Katrina:

Katrina, known as the "trainer's trainer,” is a facilitator, speaker, and author with 25+ years in learning and development. Author of the book, Learning That Lasts, she has helped thousands of subject matter experts design and deliver engaging learning experiences in a variety of industries. She shares training insights and ideas at www.katrinakennedy.com

Connect with Katrina:

LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakennedytraining

Website: https://www.katrinakennedy.com

Grab Katrina's Book Here: https://www.katrinakennedy.com/book

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

pauldehavenmusic.com