2025 has truly been a year for the books! Over the last four years, the GSD Factor Podcast has brought you 129 incredible conversations with GSDers from around the world, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and innovators across every industry who are doing the work and getting shit done. We’ve shared laughter and tears. We’ve unpacked resilience, creativity, and leadership. And through every story, our guests have shown up with transparency and authenticity, reminding us that getting shit done isn’t just about achievement; it’s about growth, grace, and grit. This year, we took Stepping Into Your Extraordinary to new heights and launched our mini-series, Get Shit Done in a Flash. Both series captured the essence of what the GSD Factor Life is all about, confidence, inquisitiveness, imagination, presence, resilience, and influence. When I look back at 2025, I’m inspired by every guest who shared their journey. From founders and authors to educators and change-makers, each conversation reminded us that our extraordinary isn’t found in the easy moments, it’s found in how we powerfully choose to keep showing up. So as we wrap up this season and this incredible year, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being part of this journey, whether you’ve listened from day one or just found us this season. Keep dreaming big. Keep stepping into your extraordinary. And as always, keep getting shit done.   Connect with Misha on LinkedIn  

Azin van Alebeek is a co-founder and general partner at Emmeline Ventures, an early-stage fund investing in businesses that empower women to manage their health, build their wealth, and live in a cleaner, safer world. With over 30 years of experience as an executive and board-level advisor, she leverages her strategic planning and coaching skills to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, achieve their goals, and create returns for investors. Azin is passionate about empowering women to be financially sovereign and to make a positive impact in the world. She volunteers regularly to mentor other women on financial literacy, angel investing, and playing big. She draws on her out-of-the-box thinking, compassion, bravery, and candor to inspire and challenge others to reach their full potential.   Connect with Azin on LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Azin van Alebeek is a co-founder and general partner at Emmeline Ventures, an early-stage fund investing in businesses that empower women to manage their health, build their wealth, and live in a cleaner, safer world. With over 30 years of experience as an executive and board-level advisor, she leverages her strategic planning and coaching skills to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, achieve their goals, and create returns for investors.   Azin is passionate about empowering women to be financially sovereign and to make a positive impact in the world. She volunteers regularly to mentor other women on financial literacy, angel investing, and playing big. She draws on her out-of-the-box thinking, compassion, bravery, and candor to inspire and challenge others to reach their full potential.   Connect with Azin on LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Joy Kolin, founder of Giving Joy, a nonprofit supporting women entrepreneurs worldwide through micro-grants and mentorship. She is a multilingual international development leader with over two decades of experience managing projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. She’s worked with global organizations to strengthen institutions, develop leaders, and build cross-sector partnerships and is driven by a deep belief in women’s power to change communities and reshape futures.    website: https://givingjoygrants.org/ Instagram: @givingjoygrants LinkedIn: Giving Joy   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Joy Kolin, founder of Giving Joy, a nonprofit supporting women entrepreneurs worldwide through micro-grants and mentorship. She is a multilingual international development leader with over two decades of experience managing projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. She’s worked with global organizations to strengthen institutions, develop leaders, and build cross-sector partnerships and is driven by a deep belief in women’s power to change communities and reshape futures.    website: https://givingjoygrants.org/ Instagram: @givingjoygrants LinkedIn: Giving Joy   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Abigail “Abbie” Goddard is a 16-year-old entrepreneur, storyteller, and changemaker on a mission to make the world safer — one drink at a time. She’s the founder of Spikey, a discreet keychain that can detect common date-rape drugs in seconds. The idea was born from a deeply personal experience when her family member was drugged in college.  Since launching Spikey less than a year ago, Abbie has grown it from a 3D-printed prototype to a product now in the hands of students, bartenders, and safety advocates nationwide. She’s won over $40,000 in funding through national and international pitch competitions, generated more than $30,000 in sales, and partnered with universities, nonprofits, and soon—law enforcement. Her story has been featured by multiple news outlets, and her TikToks have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers. Abbie is also the founder of Film For a Cause, a nonprofit producing promotional videos for other nonprofits, and she’s an accomplished public speaker, competitive pianist, and aspiring business major. She’s fascinated by the intersection of marketing, consumer psychology, and film, and dreams of using her ideas to build brands that create real social change. Abbie believes you don’t have to wait until you’re “old enough” or “experienced enough” to make a difference. If you see something that needs fixing, you roll up your sleeves and GSD.  Spikey website: https://spikeyfirst.com/ Abigail LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailgoddard/   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Kavya Sharman, PhD is a data scientist and founder of Phase Capital, with a unique edge at the intersection of biotech, data, and early-stage investing. She is passionate about equipping scientific founders with the strategic skills and capital to scale transformative technologies. With over a decade in Nashville’s growing life sciences ecosystem, she has played a catalytic role in connecting founders, investors, and strategic partners through curated biotech summits and investor-based events.  Her background includes a PhD in data science with research in neuroscience, fractional analyst work, and strategic consulting for VC and PE firms. She has supported dozens of startups in refining their go-to-market strategies, raising capital, and preparing for investor diligence — often helping them secure an additional runway through her network alone.    Dr. Kavya Sharman LinkedIn Frontiers 2026 by Phase Capital   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Kavya Sharman, PhD is a data scientist and founder of Phase Capital, with a unique edge at the intersection of biotech, data, and early-stage investing. She is passionate about equipping scientific founders with the strategic skills and capital to scale transformative technologies. Her background includes a PhD in data science with research in neuroscience, fractional analyst work, and strategic consulting for VC and PE firms. She has supported dozens of startups in refining their go-to-market strategies, raising capital, and preparing for investor diligence. Dr. Kavya Sharman LinkedIn Frontiers 2026 by Phase Capital     Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.  

Lynn Reckamp is the Executive Director of Holiday Heroes, where she channels her passion into bringing joy and comfort to pediatric patients—work that truly lights her up. For Lynn, life is about spreading happiness, staying connected, and making the most of every moment. The mission of Holiday Heroes is to provide joy and improved quality of life to pediatric patients through a combination of in-person and virtual programs in Chicagoland and Nashville. Holiday Heroes uses its experience, creativity, resources, and passion to inspire long-lasting joy and happy memories for pediatric patients and their families, thereby making a positive impact in their recoveries and their lives. Reach out to lynn@holiday-heroes.org to learn how your team, organization, neighborhood can help with the packing parties or how you can get involved to support this mission of serving these tiny humans and their families.    Holiday Heroes Lynn LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Lynn Reckamp is the Executive Director of Holiday Heroes, where she channels her passion into bringing joy and comfort to pediatric patients. The mission of Holiday Heroes is to provide joy and improved quality of life to pediatric patients through a combination of in-person and virtual programs in Chicagoland and Nashville.  Reach out to lynn@holiday-heroes.org to learn how you can get involved to support this mission of serving these tiny humans and their families.  Holiday Heroes Lynn LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Steve Ramona is a unique super-connector specializing in building impactful partnerships through personalized introductions. With a remarkable portfolio involving $5 billion in projects and over $125 million in partner deals, showcasing the incredible value he brings to every partnership.   In addition to his partnership work, Steve hosts the popular podcast, Doing Business with a Servant's Heart, which reaches an audience of over 50,000 people per episode and continues to grow! He also produces the TV show Together We Serve, boasting a remarkable monthly audience of 1.2 million viewers. Featuring inspiring CEOs, founders, presidents, and entrepreneurs with incredible stories, Steve uses his platforms to forge powerful collaborations and partnerships.   Steve on LinkedIn   Podcast Doing Business with a Servants Heart   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.  

My daughter and fellow author, R.C. Farrish is joining me on this special Get Stuff Done episode to talk about L.E.A.D. and what is means.   Tune in with your tiny humans and learn about listening, engaging, achieving, and demonstrating.   Also be sure to check out R.C.’s book and coloring book: https://a.co/d/95ZsvRr  

Have you thought about your second act? Are you in your relentless era?  Ann Kimmel is a wife, mom, and Gram loving her second act in sports media. Ann is a writer and radio co-host for Penalty Box Radio and co-host of the Locked on Predators podcast covering the Nashville Predators hockey team. Over her reporting career she has written for Sports Illustrated and The Hockey News.  On today’s episode we touch on the tough season that the Nashville Predators have been experiencing and discuss how they have had to tap into their resilience and confidence. Only now are we starting to see the fruits of continuing to do the hard things and showing up with their recent comeback that was the greatest in franchise history. What’s ironic is the lessons they are learning are so applicable to entrepreneurs and the mindset that is needed. Follow Ann on X: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Locked on Predators Podcast Penalty Box Radio

Let’s talk menopause.   Sally Mueller is the Co-Founder and CEO of Womaness, the brand changing the conversation around aging and menopause. Recognized as an industry leader, Sally is renowned for her business acumen in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors.   Sally and her team are helping us navigate the changes in our bodies and they are keeping us unstoppable, helping us get shit done during this stage in our lives.   Sally Mueller LinkedIn   Womaness   Misha’s favorite Womaness product

Let’s talk about how women can and should embrace AI especially to stay ahead in this world.  Our guest today, Grace Francisco, is a seasoned tech executive with over 20 years of experience in software across enterprise, small business, fintech, consumer, and gaming. Grace is a sought out thought leader on APIs, AI, cybersecurity, developer trends and leadership.   Grace Francisco LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Annika Lundström, a woman who wears many hats: youth olympian, entrepreneur, Nordic Women in Tech Awards Rising Star of the Year winner, TEDx speaker, successfully led a pre-seed round of half a million, and the list goes on. With her background in molecular biosciences, she is trailblazing how mental health can be measured and assessed through her MedTech startup company, Reminded, as Founder and CEO.   Links:  ReMinded Website ReMinded LinkedIn Annika LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Susan Springsteen is an entrepreneur who has pitched on a world stage, has co-founded multiple companies that hold 60 patents worldwide that are based on revenue-generating inventions, is a mentor and influential leader within her revitalized community, and that’s just to name a few things.   Susan LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader who has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

“I believe that everyone has an innovative idea that can be fostered with the right support.”   Destanē Garrett uses her skills in biology, educational entrepreneurship, and innovation as a whole to assist everyone that has an innovative idea. She has been doing scientific research for over a decade and has harnessed that experience to assist the thought processes of others to innovate on their technologies.   Destanē LinkedIn   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.

Téa Phillips witnessed her grandmother struggle with arthritis and wasn’t satisfied with doing nothing. She wanted to do something, anything to help provide relief.  When she couldn’t find a product that would help she decided to invent it. Téa founded ATS Innovations and is the inventor of the MedTech product MetaFlex, a grip-strengthening compression glove that’s helping her grandmother and many more people.    Téa LinkedIn ATS Innovations LinkedIn   Are you ready to start your GSD Factor journey but perhaps you’re unsure where to start? We recommend you start by taking our quick online survey to help you understand what GSD Factor persona you are.

Speaking with power while stepping into your extraordinary.  Celeste Leon is on a mission to help people increase their confidence, develop their communication skills and live an empowered life by using the power of their voice. She has worked with brands like Goya, Valley Bank, Inca Cola, Miss World Peru USA, NBC and more. Connect with Celeste Leon: www.celesteleon.co  www.linkedin.com/in/celesteleon https://www.instagram.com/celesteleon.co/ https://www.instagram.com/nashbookandsipclub/   Are you an influential leader that has a dream to write a book and put your words out into the world? Reach out to us today at info@gsdfactor.com so we can help make your book dream a reality.