What if networking was not about business cards or selling, but about making people feel seen?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today podcast, Leslie Kane shares the personal story that shaped her passion for community, connection, and courageous relationships. From her father’s role in founding the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce to the lessons he taught about responsibility, integrity, and legacy, Leslie reveals why real networking is not transactional, it is relational.

She explores the concept of mattering and the difference between belonging and truly feeling valued. Through powerful stories, including the starfish metaphor and real-life moments of connection, Leslie shows how small, intentional relationships can create lasting impact in business and life.

If networking has ever felt awkward, overwhelming, or unclear, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a new way to build authentic relationships, grow trust, and strengthen community.

Key highlights from this episode include:

• Why networking is really about connection, not contacts, and how authentic relationships build trust and opportunity • The difference between belonging and mattering and why feeling valued changes how people show up in life and business • The starfish story and how small acts of connection can create meaningful impact

To help you put these ideas into action, Leslie created a free worksheet called Networking Without Awkwardness. It is designed to help you shift from selling to connecting and build know, like, and trust in a natural, confident way.

Download the worksheet here: https://vipelnk.com/1tlszq1

As you listen, think about one person you could encourage, connect, or support this week. Real community is built one relationship at a time. You do not have to change the world. You just have to change someone’s world.

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Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

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- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed is not a lack of motivation but a lack of structure?

In this solo episode of Why Not Today, Leslie Kane explores the science behind time blocking, focus, and boundaries. She shares real stories, brain based insights, and practical tools like the weekly plan sheet and the six most important things list to help you reclaim your time with clarity and courage.

You will discover why tasks expand to fill available time, how decision fatigue drains your energy, and why structure actually creates more freedom rather than less. Whether you are running a business, managing a side hustle, or balancing life responsibilities, this episode will help you move from chaos to calm and from busy to intentional.

You do not need more time. You need clearer intention with the time you already have.

Key Highlights

• Why productivity is not about willpower but about reducing decisions • The difference between scattered time and focused time and why it matters • How weekly planning and daily priorities create momentum and reduce guilt

Download the weekly plan sheet and the six most important things list mentioned in this episode and start creating intentional focus in your week. Click here for your Planning Tools - https://vipelnk.com/9uv8llg.

Share this episode with someone who feels busy but stuck and invite them to ask the question, Why not today?

Starting Systems: How to Make Taking Action Easier Today with Leslie Kane

Why does starting feel so hard even when you really care?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie Kane shares a powerful reframe that shifts how we think about motivation, habits, and growth. Instead of pushing harder or waiting to feel ready, Leslie explains why systems not willpower are what make starting easier.

Through personal stories from more than 30 years in business and personal growth, Leslie introduces the idea of a Bug List. This simple awareness tool helps you notice what is slowing you down so you can design support instead of self criticism. From whiteboards and routines to kitchen organization and daily habits, this episode shows how small systems remove friction and turn intention into action.

If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself for not starting sooner, this episode is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you. Something just needs support.

Key Highlights

• Why starting is usually a friction problem not a motivation problem • How noticing what is bugging you becomes the foundation for better systems • Real life examples of simple systems that make daily action easier

Download the free Why Not Today Bug List worksheet and choose one small thing you can make easier this week. 👉 https://vipelnk.com/563j1g9

Then ask yourself one simple question. Why Not Today?

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Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie sits down with Heather McElrath, founder of Sandbox Communications, to talk about what it really looks like to build a business when you do not feel ready, resourced, or confident yet.

Heather shares her journey from losing her corporate job to juggling multiple roles just to survive, and the powerful mindset shift that allowed her to finally step fully into her business. This is a real and honest conversation about entrepreneurship, self-trust, burnout, and learning to listen to that quiet inner voice that says, “It’s time.”

If you have ever felt stuck in survival mode, questioned your timing, or wondered if you are cut out for entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. It is a reminder that courage is not loud or flashy. Sometimes courage is simply getting back up and choosing yourself again.

What You’ll Hear

• Why survival mode can quietly turn into a real business before you even realize it

• How trusting your gut and closing one door can open the right one

• Why you do not need to know everything before you start

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who is navigating a pivot or building something new. Then ask yourself: What is one door I need to close so I can move forward today? Why not today?

Contact Heather -

www.sandboxcomm.ai

heather@sandboxcomm.com

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/SandboxComm
• Instagram - www.facebook.com/SandboxComm
• LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/sandboxcomm

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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As we step into 2026, many of us feel pressure to have everything figured out on January 1. In this solo episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie Kane offers a different invitation, one rooted in clarity, presence, and alignment instead of hustle.

Recorded on New Year’s Eve, Leslie reflects on the power of choosing One Word as a theme for the year rather than setting resolutions that quickly fade. She walks through the Look In, Look Up, Look Out framework, shares how her own word unexpectedly shifted from impact to anchor, and explains why that change mattered even after she had already created graphics and plans around the original word.

You’ll also hear Leslie connect this practice to the timing of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse, reminding us that even seasons of movement require grounding, rest, and direction. This episode is especially for women running a business who want to lead with intention, not urgency.

Episode Highlights

• Why One Word creates clarity when goals and resolutions fall short
• How Leslie used reflection, prayer, and even AI as a mirror, not a decision-maker
• What it means to live anchored in a year full of movement and change

Ready to choose your One Word?

Download the free Why Not Today One Word Worksheet - https://vipelnk.com/60bwott and take 10–15 minutes to reflect, listen, and choose a word that supports—not pressures—you this year.

Then share your word with Leslie for a fun surprise.

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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WNT Podcast, S4, EP44 Choosing Wide Open Living with Jen Rowland

In this episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie sits down with author and counselor Jen Rowland for an honest conversation about courage, calling, and choosing to live wide open.

Jen shares the deeply personal story behind her book Chasing Wide Open and the Why Not Today moment that led her to finally say yes to writing it. From feeling stuck and suffocated to trusting the whispers that invited her into something more, Jen opens up about the messy middle, the healing required to move forward, and the growth that comes from showing up authentically.

You will hear how courage is not about having everything figured out, but about taking the next brave step even when fear, doubt, or perfectionism tries to hold you back. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and explore what wide open living could look like for you.

Episode Highlights

• Courage is choosing to say yes even when fear is present
• Why living wide open requires reflection, honesty, and permission to pause
• How exploring the unexplored can shift perspective and unlock growth

If you have been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, let this episode be your reminder that you do not have to do it alone. Listen in, reflect on what is calling you forward, and choose one small brave step today. Why not today?

📘 Order Jen’s book, Chasing Wide Open, here: https://amzn.to/3MU6NfV

Contact Jen -

www.rowlandltc.com

jen@rowlandltc.com

• Facebook -www.facebook.com/jen.rowland2/
• Instagram -www.instagram.com/jenlynnrowland/
• LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jen-rowland-4b9150207

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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WNT S4, EP43 - Creating Vision Boards That Actually Work for 2026 with Leslie Kane

Have you ever created a vision board that felt inspiring in the moment but quietly faded into the background as the year went on?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, host Leslie Kane shares a completely different approach to vision boards — one rooted in reflection, emotional awareness, and intentional action rather than random images and wishful thinking. Leslie walks you step-by-step through the process she used to create her 2026 vision board and how you can create one that actually works for you.

🎁 Get your free Why Not Today Vision Board Workbook here:

https://vipelnk.com/vision2026

This episode is an invitation to stop surviving and start dreaming again. Leslie guides you through year-end reflection, identifying the version of yourself that felt most alive, uncovering your true desires using the “Five Whys” method, and creating a vision board that supports who you are becoming — not just what you want.

If vision boards have never quite worked for you before, this conversation will change how you approach the process. And if you’re ready to design your next chapter with courage and clarity, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights

• ✨ Why clarity comes from presence, not pressure — a slower, more intentional approach that actually moves you forward
• 🎯 How to uncover core desires that belong on your vision board using powerful reflection questions

👇 Grab the free Vision Board Workbook now: https://vipelnk.com/vision2026

If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs permission to dream again, subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode, and let us know how your vision board turns out!

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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WNT S4, EP42 - Choosing Life: The Journey of Healing, Truth, and Courageous Growth with Amy Thurman

When a traumatic brain injury left Amy Thurman incapacitated for almost a year, she reached a heartbreaking moment where she believed her family would be better off without her. In that moment Amy heard an inner voice that asked a life saving question. What if you do not have to die? What if you choose to fight and live so you can help others with your story? That choice became the turning point that led her out of despair, into healing, and eventually into a mission of authenticity and hope that has touched countless lives. In this conversation Amy shares the reality of rebuilding her life, advocating for her own care, writing bestselling books, and facing the dark side of unexpected success with honesty and courage.

Her story reminds us that resilience is not perfection. It is choosing to rise even when everything feels heavy. It is asking for help when you need it. It is listening to that first voice nudging you forward and trusting that your story matters. If you have ever felt alone in your own hard season, this heartfelt episode will encourage you to take one authentic step toward healing, purpose, and connection.

Episode Highlights

• The moment Amy chose life and the inner wisdom that changed everything

• The emotional journey of healing, self advocacy, and rediscovering identity

• The quiet battles behind success and the courage it took to seek support

If Amy’s courage inspired you, make courage contagious in your own world. Text someone who came to mind, check on a friend who leads quietly, or follow the nudge to reach out. Your small action might be the lifeline someone needs today.

You are just one brave step away from changing everything.

Contact Amy -

www.getamyshelp.com

amy@getamyshelp.com

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1
• Instagram - www.instagram.com/amycthurman
• LinkedIn - www.LinkedIn.com/in/amythurman

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs
• Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement
• LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222
• YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to inspire others to take their own Why Not Today? moment!