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Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Written by: Kandas Rodarte | Gen X Growth Coach for Women Solopreneurs
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 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, growth coach, and digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of expertise—interviews inspirational Gen X women entrepreneurs who've transformed adversity into wisdom and business growth. Each week, you'll discover practical strategies for marketing, productivity, building genuine client connections, and creating a business that fits your life. Whether you're starting over after a difficult season or simply ready to grow your business with more authenticity and less hustle, this podcast will help you learn, grow, and foster the connections that matter most. Join the Gratitude Geek community and turn gratitude into your competitive advantage.2013-2026 Aqua Vista LLC for Kandas Nesbitt-Rodarte. All Rights Reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Soul-Aligned Career Change for Gen X Women | Rachel Spekman

    Soul-Aligned Career Change for Gen X Women | Rachel Spekman
    Feb 17 2026
    Have you been earning a great income in a career that secretly drains your soul? In this episode, career coach Rachel Spekman helps Gen X women solopreneurs transition from miserable high-paying jobs to soul-aligned work using gratitude and authenticity. Full Show Notes + Links: https://kandasrodarte.com/311 In This Episode: • Reflect on what actually worked in past careers • Experiment with career changes without overcommitting • Simplify priorities and overcome imposter syndrome • Trust your experience for soul-aligned solopreneur work Rachel shares insights from 15 years in marketing, 10 years helping startup founders, and 5 years as a therapist. She discusses navigating career transitions, building an advisory board for solopreneurs, and using gratitude as a business strategy. KEY TOPICS: Soul-aligned career transitions for women over 40 Managing reputation and fear of judgment when changing careers Authenticity in marketing strategies Lessons from venture capitalism for Gen X entrepreneurs Creating an advisory board for your solopreneur journey Finding your values and green zones Overcoming isolation and building community CONNECT WITH RACHEL SPEKMAN: Website: https://www.rachelspekman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspekman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMoreCoach CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Career that looks good but feels wrong 02:18 - Weaving gratitude into business strategy 04:39 - Understanding soul alignment in career choices 07:13 - Role of confidence in career transitions 09:37 - Navigating imposter syndrome for women over 40 12:23 - Experimentation and incremental career changes 14:32 - Authenticity in marketing strategies 16:45 - Lessons from venture capitalism for Gen X women 19:37 - Creating an advisory board for solopreneurs 21:50 - Finding your values and green zones 24:01 - Importance of connection and community --- ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK: Gratitude Geek is the podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs building genuine, lasting connections with clients, colleagues, and community. Host Kandas Rodarte believes gratitude is a business strategy that transforms how we show up in our work and lives. Each week, Kandas interviews successful entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners who share practical strategies for growing sustainable businesses after 40—especially for women rebuilding after life disruptions like cancer, divorce, or loss. Subscribe & Listen: https://gratitudegeek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Vintage Reseller Freedom After 40 | Kira Hartley Klinger

    Vintage Reseller Freedom After 40 | Kira Hartley Klinger
    Feb 10 2026
    How can a vintage reseller build real financial freedom after 40? In episode 310 of Gratitude Geek with Kandas Rodarte, Etsy seller and storyteller Kira Hartley Klinger shares how she turned a vintage fabric side hustle into a six‑figure business growth story for Gen X women entrepreneurs. You’ll hear practical business ideas for women over 40, from smarter shipping and sales tax systems to using gratitude in business and storytelling to attract loyal customers without bro‑style hustle. Show notes + links: https://kandasrodarte.com/310 Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Kira's Journey01:00 Accidental Entrepreneur: The Start of an Etsy Business04:25 Navigating Shipping Challenges09:03 Turning Hobbies into Businesses11:08 Learning from Mistakes in Business14:25 The Freedom of Being Debt-Free15:56 Financing and Business Models18:15 The Interconnectedness of Business Ventures23:17 Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship After 4028:07 The Art of Storytelling in Business35:40 Teaching and Sharing Knowledge Through Craft 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 metastatic breast cancer thriver, rejects bro‑marketing by offering practical ways to use gratitude as a business strategy. Join the Gratitude Geek Lab for monthly experiment‑driven sessions where Gen X women solopreneurs test simple strategies, get gentle accountability, and build sustainable businesses that fit their real lives. https://kandasrodarte.com/lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Pricing for Creative Entrepreneurs | Paul Pape

    Pricing for Creative Entrepreneurs | Paul Pape
    Feb 3 2026
    If you've ever felt guilty raising your rates, struggled with pricing objections, or wondered why clients don't see the value in your work, this conversation with Paul Eric Pape will change everything. Paul is a creative business strategist who's designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, and The Tonight Show. After 20 years of proving the "starving artist" myth wrong, he created Gamify Business—a methodology that translates intimidating business concepts into language creative minds actually understand. In this episode, Paul breaks down why most creative entrepreneurs are pricing their work like products instead of magic items, and how that single mindset shift can transform your business. You'll learn: The doubling rate strategy: how to price from apprentice to wizard level Why you only need 100 loyal supporters (not millions of followers) to build a sustainable business How to handle "that's too expensive" using gaming psychology instead of traditional sales tactics The difference between copyright and trademark—and what it means for fan art and creative work Why signing your work is the difference between being a crafter and an artist Contract negotiation lessons from working with billion-dollar companies The exact moment Paul realized he had to stop hiding behind his products and start selling himself This episode fills a critical gap in pricing psychology for high-ticket service providers—giving you the tactical frameworks and confidence to charge what you're actually worth. Show Notes + Links: https://kandasrodarte.com/309 CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Pricing and Creative Strategy05:09 The Evolution of Working with Disney11:46 Understanding Your Worth as an Artist18:26 Emotional Connection in Art and Pricing22:44 Navigating Copyright and Trademark Issues28:25 Content Creation vs. Artistry28:54 The Hundred Rule and Social Media Impact30:11 Defining the Artist and the Creator35:23 The Value of Creative Expression40:15 The Importance of Signature in Art45:34 Gratitude and Life's Journey Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding after cancer, divorce, or loss. Host Kandas Rodarte is a metastatic breast cancer thriver, growth coach, and digital marketing pioneer with 30+ years of expertise. Subscribe for weekly strategies on pricing, marketing, and building a business that fits your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
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