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Nurture Small Business
Nurture Small Business shares small business growth ideas, survival strategies, and stories of how women entrepreneurs creatively nurture their businesses for success. Join us as we amplify our voices as one, uplifting and creating a thriving space for women-owned small businesses.
Topics included: Bipartisan Legislation that Impacts Women-Owned Small Businesses, Resources for Women Business Owners, Self-Care for Women Small Business Owners, Business Development, Boundaries Within a Family Business, Workplace Culture, Talent Management, Exit and Continuity Plans for Your Business, New Technology, Forecasting, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Episodes
186 episodes
Don´t get scammed! Navigating The Current Job Market Safely
Think you landed your dream job? A few weeks ago, a very excited young woman contacted Denise Cagan regarding an email she received from Denise's company offering her a very attractive position. The problem was that her company was being impers...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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9:49
From Data to Decisions: How Organizational Psychology Transforms Leadership
Join us in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti, founder and managing partner of Lodestone People Consulting. She is an expert in organizational psychology, specializing in leadership development, assessment, and coaching. He...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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31:06
Leveraging Skills-Based Hiring for a Stronger Workforce
Tired of hiring candidates who look great on paper but can't deliver? The cost of bad hires in time, money, and morale is staggering. But what if there's a better way? Robyn Grable, an awar...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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26:59
Outsmarting Burnout: Strategies for Sustainable Success
Are you feeling the flames of burnout licking at your heels? You're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into the fiery depths of entrepreneurial exhaustion with a woman who's not just an expert, but a survivor. Meet
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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28:43
Harnessing the Power of People
You can have great processes and technology, but if you don't have the right people-power you will fall short of your goals. Join us for a fascinating chat with Jennifer White, an industrial engineer and process optimization pro from
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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28:28
Combating Sitting’s Negative Effects – What Every Woman Should Know
Have you ever wondered how the hours you spend sitting each day might be silently sabotaging your health? Sitting for extended periods can lead to many health issues from poor posture to chronic pain. Today’s guest discusses women’s health, cor...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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24:33
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Overcoming Entrepreneur Isolation by Building Authentic Connections
How can overcoming entrepreneur isolation and fostering authentic social connections lead to greater well-being and success? Today’s guest shares tips on building a thriving support network that fuels both your professional and personal journey...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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25:37
Navigating Onboarding: Discover How to Create Smooth Employee Starts
Have you ever experienced the chaos of a poorly executed onboarding process of a new hire? Today’s guest is a training expert focused on small business optimization. Dr. Tonya Robertson is the owner of
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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24:10
Let Go and Say Yes: Travel, Branding, and Beyond with Meg Seitz
Imagine you could pack one backpack with life lessons, not textbooks. What would you fill it with, and where would you travel to learn them? From Northern Ireland, Bermuda, Vienna, and more, today’s guest has learned many valuable life lessons ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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36:20
Profits with Purpose: Building a Sustainable Social Enterprise
In a world where profits often take precedence, how are business leaders embracing their social responsibilities? Today’s guest has donated over four million bras globally, making essential items accessible while promoting environmental sustain...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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28:36
Nesha Pai: Kicking Your Obstacles to the Curb
What is adversity? It’s life’s way of testing whether we’re worthy of an epic comeback story we’re destined to tell. Today’s guest is the definition of a persistent, self-made woman. As a single mother working in accounting, she faced numerous ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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24:39
Scaling Impact: Shortcuts for Entrepreneurial Growth
As an entrepreneur, how are you building, scaling, or growing your business? Maybe you’re focusing on one or all. Today’s guest shares how she uses shortcuts to help businesses succeed at all three!
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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26:14
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship: A Path for Business Success
Can you imagine losing half your body weight? In today's episode, our guest opens up about her journey, recounting experiences as a wife, mother, former nurse, and business owner. She reflects on how these diverse aspects of her life have intri...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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26:11
A Small Business Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act
Transparency strengthens business accountability. As business owners, it is important to hold your business accountable for its actions, decisions, and impact on society. Unfortunately, there is a lot of dishonesty in the US Financial System in...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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23:13
Transforming Failures: A CEO's Guide to Triumph
Failure, a word often associated with a lack of success, but have you ever heard of a success story without a little bit of failure? As business owners, it is important to embrace failure as it keeps us humble, makes us stronger, and is inevita...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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23:41
Unlocking Employee Passion: Strategies for a Resilient Workplace
Are your team members experiencing a sense of purpose in your company? Recognizing and fostering employee motivation is important for enhancing the overall employee experience. It's essential for employees to see the connection between their ro...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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22:31
Denise's Opinions: Mastering Your Business Financial Plan with Budgets, Forecasts, and a Vision
Are you a spontaneous spender, a meticulous planner, or something in between? As an entrepreneur, mastering the art of budgeting and forecasting is essential to your business’s success. In 2024, you likely have goals in mind such as income targ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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18:19
Beyond The Desk: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
As a business owner, are you prioritizing your employees' well-being? With the evolving needs of the workforce, it is important to consider what your employees value beyond their day-to-day tasks. Today’s guest speaks on the importance of prior...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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26:24
Denise’s Opinions: Employee Values in a New Era
In the wake of significant changes witnessed in recent years, a remarkable shift in the workforce has unfolded. With the retirement of Baby Boomers and a rise in Gen Z workers, businesses must really consider what employees value. Join Denise a...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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15:38
Sales Success Secrets: Focusing on the Right Activities
Are you a business owner who finds it challenging to strike up conversations with new people? You're not alone! In today's podcast, our guest sheds light on the crucial role of human connection in the sales industry. She dives into how her curi...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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23:35
Mastering the Unspoken: A Guide to Authentic Business Communication
Mastering communication goes beyond just words, especially in the business world. If you’re an entrepreneur, finding the balance between effective communication and staying true to yourself is crucial. Today’s guest takes us through her experie...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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23:05
The Perfectionism Trap: A Guide to Entrepreneurial Success
As a business owner, do you feel it is your responsibility to be an expert in every aspect of your business? If you answered yes, you are not alone! Today’s guest shares her experience as a female business owner and how she dealt with overvalui...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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26:26
Unleashing Entrepreneurial Magic: Stories of Triumph and Transformation
As an entrepreneur, you might be struggling to figure out how to balance your life as a business owner. It sure was a challenge for me! That’s why today’s guest is here to share her own underdog story, along with the importance of having a supp...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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27:20
TeamCatapult Talks: Unveiling the Secrets of Effective Communication
Have you ever contemplated what could be holding your team back from unlocking their true potential? Our guest today reveals that the key to this puzzle lies within effective communication. You might be skeptical, assuming that your business al...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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26:19
Fostering Pay Equity at Work
Want to build a more equitable workplace? It starts with employee buy-in, and what better way to do that than through pay transparency? Lucky for you, today’s guest is passionate about equitable pay and is here to share alternative pathways for...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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27:41