Kandas Rodarte | Gen X Growth Coach for Women Solopreneurs
304 episodes
3 days ago
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.
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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.
Why Chasing Joy Is Better Than Chasing Money | Gretchen Schoser
Gratitude Geek
56 minutes
3 months ago
Why Chasing Joy Is Better Than Chasing Money | Gretchen Schoser
Is money really the measure of success—or is joy the real currency of entrepreneurship?
In episode 286 of Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte talks with Gretchen Schoser, founder of Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions and co-host of the award-winning podcast Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads.
After surviving a mental health crisis, Gretchen rebuilt her life and business from the ground up. Today she helps small business owners embrace people-first leadership, employee wellness, and authentic growth strategies. Together, we explore how gratitude, resilience, and humor can transform not only your business—but your entire outlook on success.
This conversation is packed with wisdom for female solopreneurs, creative entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to grow with purpose instead of pressure.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why joy—not money—creates sustainable business success
How to reinvent yourself after personal or professional setbacks
Practical wellness habits to help entrepreneurs thrive
How gratitude builds stronger client and team relationships
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Intro: Chasing Joy vs. Chasing Money 02:15 – Gretchen Schoser’s Mental Health Journey 07:40 – From Pain to Purpose: Launching Schoser Solutions 12:10 – People-First Leadership for Small Business Owners 18:25 – Gratitude as a Business Growth Strategy 23:50 – Using Humor & Honesty in Podcasting 29:30 – Reinventing Entrepreneurship After Setbacks 35:00 – Wellness Habits for Entrepreneur Success 42:15 – Small Business Hiring & Team-Building Tips 48:20 – Advice for Female Solopreneurs Over 40 53:00 – Final Takeaways: Choosing Joy Every Day
Connect with Gretchen Schoser:
🌐 Website: https://schosersolutions.com 🎙️ Podcast: https://goesoninourheads.net
📖 Full Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/286
📥 Grab your free guide: Move the Needle: 8 Bold AI Experiments for Small Business Momentum → http://kandasrodarte.com/bold
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Gratitude Geek
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.
