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GSD Entrepreneur
by GSD Entrepreneur
Awareness enables Execution which produces Results.
Episodes
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JULES & STACE: Four Years of This Podcast - Reflecting On What Has Been, And Looking Forward To What Is To Come
After four years of hosting this podcast, we are taking a sabbatical. We started this podcast to give entrepreneurs a voice. To let theiriesowerful stores be told. To help build a community of entrepreneurs. To help business owners in the trenches know they are not alone. We have laughed…
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LEVI WALKER: Creating Every Day, Dealing With The Severe Challenges Of Covid, & Supporting Fellow Artists In The Entertainment Industry
We first had Levi Walker on this podcast 3 years ago on episode #38, and if you’ve listened to that, you know he is a special human with a beautiful story. We wanted to have him back this week for a follow up conversation to talk about how severely Covid has impacted the arts and entertainment...
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TIFFANY KENT: Setting And Hitting Goals, Developing Your Weaknesses, And Helping Women Invest In Their Dream Life
Tiffany Kent is Founding Partner of Wealth Engagement LLC. Tiffany is a former Vice President and Financial Advisor at Bernstein Private Wealth Management where she provided a range of sophisticated wealth planning and investment services. Prior to Bernstein, Tiffany constructed client portfolios...
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JENAN McCLAIN: Creating Art That Moves People, Getting To The End Of Your Rope, And Turning Back To What You Love Through Self-Healing
Once an artist, always an artist. During Jenan McClain’s formidable early years, she leaned into art and reading as escapes from the challenges life threw her way. As she grew up, she pursued art, but, once married, life then led her into banking. She and her husband ended up living in the...
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ANNIE ATTERBERRY: Like A Butterfly Coming Out Of A Cocoon, Starting A Business During Covid, And Purposefully Curating Products
Annie Atterberry never intended to be an entrepreneur. She found that she thrived most when she was given the opportunity to invest in other people. But a move from Colorado back to her South Carolina roots, Covid, and two young children changed everything. And that’s how her lifestyle…
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WHITNEY WISE LONG: Loving The South, Showcasing Women Entrepreneurs, And Holding The Tiger By The Tail
Whitney Long is a people gatherer and a community builder, and she has made a significant impact among female entrepreneurs in the Southeast and beyond. After a successful career as a scout, stylist and contributing editor for some big names in print media like Coastal Living, Southern Accents,...
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SHANNON CAMPBELL: Knowing What You Want To Be From A Young Age, Growing Through Mentors, And Helping People Look Beautiful
Shannon Campbell has a vision. She wants to create a relaxed atmosphere where her clients feel more like friends. And she sees that vision come to life every day as owner/stylist of Shag Salon. She builds a genuine, personal connection, all while staying up to date on trends, and her clients...
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STEVE & SANDY SCHOETTLE: Partnering In Business, Managing Growth To Prioritize Quality And Customer Relationships, And Forging Products With Love
This is an episode that we originally aired on our other podcast, Do It In Nature. We thought it was applicable to the entrepreneurial community as well, so we’re publishing it here. Few outdoor memories are better than the ones by a roaring fire pit with those you love. Sandy and Steve…
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ALISA TURNER: Walking A Very Hard Road, Noticing God Winks, And Teaching People How To Fuel Their Bodies For Healthy Living
Alisa Turner is more than just a health coach. She’s a whole life coach with her business Alisa Turner, Whole Life Nutrition. And she leans into her own ups and downs of life including relationships, eating, addictions, mental health issues, and spiritual experiences to be able to enter in and...
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RICHARD REUTTER: Taking Over A Family Business, Eating Cake And Being Happy, And Living His Mom’s Legacy Every Day
Richard Reutter, President and Owner of Caroline’s Cakes, is carrying on both his mom’s dream and her legacy as he runs this business. Caroline’s Cakes started back in 1982 when Caroline made a caramel cake for Richard’s christening. Not long after, word of mouth about the “world’s best caramel...
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EMILY BENEDICT: Being Determined, Believing If It’s Meant To Be It Will Be, And Coming Home to Yourself
When Emily Benedict recently moved back to Charleston, SC after having grown up there, she felt as though she was coming home. Both physically to a location and metaphorically to herself. But in between 8th grade when she left and now, a whole lot of life has been lived. Emily has worked in such...
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CYNTHIA LETT: Pioneering Many Firsts, Planning Great Meetings, And Saying “Yes” Then Figuring It Out
Cynthia Lett is a smart, savvy, funny, and wildly connected individual. She is an internationally recognized maven of business and social etiquette. She is the only etiquette & protocol expert holding both the Certified Etiquette Professional (CEP®) and Certified Protocol Professional (CPP®).…
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JENNIFER JENKINS: Following Family Footsteps of Entrepreneurialism, Evolving And Growing With Your Clients Needs, And Putting Your Family First
Jennifer Jenkins is a public relations strategist, entrepreneur, and a huge fan of Dolly Parton. A small-town girl from Alabama, she believes the power of storytelling is what grows brands. In May 2010, Jennifer made a bold move to leave the hustle of the big agency world to create a life and...
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KATIE BLOMQUIST: Helping Others Start A Non-Profit, Hosting An Online Fundraising Auction, And Bringing Joy To Others Lives
Katie Blomquist is a spreader of joy. She is a former teacher who worked in the low income, high poverty school district. When one of her precious little 1st grade students, Jawan, asked her for a bike for Christmas, it broke her heart. So much so that she decided to start a Go Fund Me - and her...
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HOLLY SLICE: Using Music Therapy To Help Others, Saying Yes To Every Challenge, And Approaching Business Like Solving A Puzzle...One Piece At A Time
Holly Slice’s mission with Lowcountry Pianist & Co is to become the leading choice for live music services in the Lowcountry by consistently providing premier, quality services to her clients. Her company and her team specializes in professional performances for weddings, vow renewals, retirement...
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ASHLEIGH METHERELL & KAT LEITNER: Being An Only Child, Loving Processes, And Simplifying Things For Businesses By Being Solutionaries
After years of running operations for a variety of companies, Kat Leitner and Ashleigh Metherell decided to combine their expertise to build a modern outsourcing solutions company, called Allora Solutions Group, that is committed to helping businesses maximize their potential. Their diverse...
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STACIE BARBER: Living A Life Of Learning, Using Pilates To Meet People Where They Are, And Coming Back Home To Myself
Stacie Barber, owner of The Mindful Body Pilates Studio and Stacie Barber Coaching, is on a mission to use the challenging and beautiful parts of her story to help facilitate ease, connection, balance, fulfillment and joy in the lives of women who are ready to step into the next version of...
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MIMI STRIPLIN: Taking Time To Reassess, Born To Do Retail, And Growing 1002% Over Last Year
Mimi Striplin grew up in Spartanburg, SC and is a 2014 graduate of the College Of Charleston. In 2015, she founded The Tiny Tassel, where she designs and creates each tassel by hand in hopes to bring a little joy to others' lives. She offers a full line of handmade tassel jewelry, garments - made...
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STEPHANIE HALL: Not Afraid To Stand Up For What You Believe In, Growing A Sustainable Business, And investing In Yourself As Capital
Stephanie Hall is an inspiration. She grew up in Holly Hill, SC and got her law degree by the time she was 23 years old. She has started multiple businesses and is raising 3 children. After 10 years in law, she started a successful event planning business, then started her current company…
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ALEX DURANT: Being A Hustler, Loving Super Organization, And Finding The Positive During COVID-19
Alex Durant founded Durant Consulting in 2006 to provide full-service auction solutions for nonprofits. She worked as the Director of Fundraising for Grandstand Sports in NYC from ‘98-2005 where she managed 300+ auctions per year with consignment memorabilia. She was consistently asked to produce...
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JULES & STACE: An Exciting Announcement!
This week it's just Jules and Stace on the mic talking about the release of their new children's book, Rescued By Rico. We tell the whole story of Rico, sharing some stories we haven't shared before. We just launched our crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo, and would be absolutely delighted…
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MIA ROOKS & MELISSA HAWLEY: Being Competitive, Building A Business On Relationships And Trust, And Being A Problem Solver For What People Need
Melissa and Mia are a beautiful and an inspirational couple. They have and are building their real estate business, The Hawley-Rooks Team, on relationships and trust. In this episode, we talk about what it was like to pick up and move from Charleston to Nashville and basically start over only...
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JULES & STACE: Talking About The Last 3.5 Months
What a long, strange few months it’s been, right?? In this episode, Jules and Stace talk about what it’s been like for them, what they’ve learned, and some of the positive things they’ve seen as a result of all we’ve gone through. Maybe you can relate, and our hope is that it’ll make you feel a...
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PAULINE NAKIOS: Growing Up In Retail, Being Willing To Pivot, And Realizing That Your Retail Team Can Work Remotely
Charleston native, Pauline Nakios, founded Lilla P, her apparel company, 20 years ago. She grew up in retail as a member of the well-known Sokol family who opened the iconic Morris Sokol store on King Street in downtown Charleston, so it was only natural that she would return to her retail roots...
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VIKKI MATSIS: Leading In The Hostel Industry, Knowing Bigger Is Not Always Better, And Inviting People Into The Beauty Of All Things Organic
Vikki Matsis is both a hustler and one who constantly strives to be in touch with the stillness of life. She sees a need and wants to meet that need as organically as possible. As a result, her career path has been both varied and profoundly meaningful. Vikki is the President and co-founder of...
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NATHALIE DUPREE: Being A Pioneer In The Kitchen, Moving Forward Even When You Don't Know What You Are Doing, And Helping Women Develop What They Love
It’s virtually impossible to do a quick introduction on the one and only food legend, Nathalie Dupree. She is a trailblazer. She is a leader. She is an advocate and mentor for many people, especially women. Her bio is absolutely fascinating and inspiring. She’s a best-selling author of 15…
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ANGEL PASSAILAIGUE HOLMES: Being In The Right Place At The Right Time, Having No Fear, And Letting Go Of The “Good” For The Best
Angel Passailaigue Holmes is a true Charleston native and well, she’s as fun as they come. Her background is rich and deep in the travel and tourism and food and beverage industries. She served on the host steering committee for World Cup Soccer-Orlando, served as Communications Manager for the...
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DR. SARAH ALLEN: Growing A Successful Business By Word Of Mouth, Pursuing Your Artistic Joy, And Highlighting People’s Beauty
Growing up in Florence, SC, Dr. Sarah Allen’s desire to become a doctor came while, as a college sophomore, she was waiting in line at Wofford College bookstore. She is the founder of The Skin Clique, and she also teaches, trains residents, and sees patients, in addition to having 4 girls under…
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CAROLYN SUTTON: Flexing With Your Circumstances To Find Your Rhythm, Being A Cheerleader For Brands, And Never Letting Someone Tell You That You Can’t Do Something
Carolyn Sutton grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. After cheering for Kansas State, she then moved to Dallas to start her career. Her path included working at a couple large PR firms and The Container Store. After gaining valuable experience, she wanted to pivot and start her own PR firm. She ended up...
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ERIN KEATING: Creating & Executing Top Shelf Events, Managing Experiential Marketing, And Letting People Around You Be Good At What They Do
Erin Keating has a fascinating story. Growing up with a twin brother and 2 younger brothers, all within 5 years of each other, she learned how to be a fearless leader of a “male pack”. This, and the fact that her parents were both entrepreneurs, served her well as she packed up all her things and...
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KATHLEEN BLACK: Building Structure To Gain Freedom, Creating What You See In Your Mind, And Realizing You Get To Decide What You Want
Kathleen Black is North America’s leading real estate team coach and trainer, delivering her proven success techniques through her company, Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting Inc, to agents and teams around the world. That growth is worth billions in additional sales volume annually across her...
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ANNA BRAKEFIELD: Being Raised On A Farm, The Wisdom Of Growing “Small”, And Differentiating Yourself In The Bedding & Bath Industry
Anna Brakefield is no stranger to hard work and understands, to her core, the importance of family. She grew up in Moulton, AL on her family farm called Red Land Farm. Not necessarily wanting to work on the farm once she got her graphic design degree from Auburn University, she pursued a career…
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HEATHER ADAMS: Running Toward The Flames, Providing A Quality Experience & Relationship, And Allowing Enthusiasm To Drive Us
Heather Adams, founder of Choice Media & Communications headquartered in Nashville, TN, grew up in Marietta, GA as a self-proclaimed strong-headed female who was always “ruffling feathers”. Those qualities served her very well though as she worked her way through multiple organizations and...
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LEIGH-ANN BEVERLEY: Asking If Not Now, When?, Storytelling & Simplifying Wine, And Capturing People In Their Joy
Leigh-Ann Beverley grew up in Fairfax, VA in a very creative family. Music and art were common activities in her house and were taught early on, but she was also a self-proclaimed “tomboy” competing with the boys in whatever sports she could. Her photography and videography career was…
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Special Episode: BUFFIE BELL LILLY - How To Navigate Relationships During Quarantine
During this crazy time in our world, we plan to interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast episodes with guests to talk about things as they relate to COVID-19 and how to adjust and adapt to the “new normal”. Today is just such an episode. We have the privilege of having Buffie Bell Lilly join us…
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CATHERINE RAY: Going Where Your Heart Is Compelling You, Loving Your Team As Your Family, And Making Spaces Beautiful With Flooring
Catherine Ray is a bundle of energy. Growing up in the small town of Florence, SC, she got her degree from Clemson in Communications & Marketing and then moved back home to be an on-air TV reporter. After a few years of that, she transitioned to TV sales in Greenville, and ultimately moved to...
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ELAINE SACK: Creating The Standard For Clean Beauty, Curating Every Single Detail, And Standing Out In A Crowded Field
Our guest today is the one and only Elaine Sack, COO of RMS Beauty. Hailing from South Bend, IN, she went to college and got her degree in Journalism. She worked on a political campaign, and once that ended, she recruited a friend, packed up her things and moved to Charleston, not having a job or...
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JULES & STATOYA: Let's Talk About This Coronavirus And What We Can Do (And Not Do) About It
This week, we (Jules & Statoya) interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast episode and talk about the Coronavirus. In all the hysteria that's currently happening (and increasing daily, it seems) in our world, we try to offer perspective. Just our thoughts on what to do, what not to do. Just our...
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SONDRA SKIPPER KILIAN: Taking Advantage Of Every Opportunity Given, Leaning Into Vulnerability To Impact And Inspire Others, And Creating A Space That Fosters Relationships
I’m going to start out by saying this conversation felt like we were on sacred ground and I think you’ll know what I mean as you listen. Our guest, Sondra Skipper Kilian, is a very special human. She has both accomplished a lot and been through deep pain in her short time on this planet. She has...
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KARA NEWMARK: Falling In Love With Owning Your Life, Building A National Brand That Brings Happiness, And Being Committed To Creating Success In Your Life In Every Way
Kara Newmark is quite the GSD Entrepreneur. She grew up in Dayton, OH and went to law school, thinking she wanted to follow in her Dad’s footsteps. After practicing law for a few years, she realized the attorney life wasn’t for her, so she founded her own consulting firm focused on helping...
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KARYN CAVANAUGH: Becoming An “Accidental” Portfolio Manager, Turning $40K Into $1.3 Billion, And Always Moving The Ball Forward
Karyn Cavanaugh grew up in Connecticut in a home having never been taught about the importance of understanding and controlling your finances, and she even remembers her mom wondering how they were going to pay the mortgage on more than one occasion. Fast forward to today, Karyn has regularly...
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DIANA DEAVER: Helping People See What I’m Seeing In Them, Making Your Dream Come True, And Letting Emotions Be Our Healer
Our guest today, Diana Deaver, grew up in communist Romania and was a goat herder as a little girl. She moved out at 19, met a military husband online and moved to Hendersonville, NC. She later moved to Charleston, SC and tried her hand at working retail and different odd jobs. Leaning into her...
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LIVE FROM THE SOUTHERN C SUMMIT: PART 3 - In the words of TSC... Connect. Collaborate. Create.
This episode is the final episode of a 3 part series that we recorded in Sea Island, GA at The (fabulous) Cloister resort for The Southern Coterie - also known as The Southern C - which is a Summit for 300 business women. We thought it’d be fun and inspiring to set up our mic on location and talk...
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LIVE FROM THE SOUTHERN C SUMMIT: PART 2 - In the words of TSC... Connect. Collaborate. Create.
This episode is Part 2 of a 3 part series that we recorded in Sea Island, GA at The (lovely) Cloister for The Southern Coterie - also known as The Southern C - which is a Summit for 300 business women. We thought it’d be fun and inspiring to set up our mic on location and talk with a few of the...
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LIVE FROM THE SOUTHERN C SUMMIT: PART 1 - In the words of TSC... Connect. Collaborate. Create.
We’re stepping out of our normal routine of launching one episode per week and giving you not one, not two, but three episodes over the next three days. Last week, Statoya and I got to spend the week in Sea Island, GA at The (absolutely beautiful) Cloister for The Southern Coterie - also known as...
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ALLISON & JAMIE NADEAU: Reviving A Lost Art, Building A Successful Business By Learning A Brand New Skill, And Changing The Culture Around Hand-Written Notes
Allison and Jamie Nadeau are creatives and makers at heart. They are the wife-and-wife founders and owners of Ink Meets Paper, a custom stationery and greeting card company that is headquartered in Charleston, SC. With a background in art, editing, and designing, they wanted to spread their wings...
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JULES & STATOYA: Wrapping Up & Reflecting On 2019 And Looking Forward Toward The New Decade Of 2020
How crazy is it to think that 2019, and a decade, have come to a close?!? Where did the time go?? I heard it said once that time is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. How true is this? It seems like, for at least us anyway, 2019 is a blur. Which is why...
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HELEN HALL: Having A Good Product That Sells Itself, Going Over The Top With Customer Service, And Resisting All Defensiveness As A Leader
Helen Hall has a lot going on. You might even say she’s a bit of a serial entrepreneur. She’s founder (or co-founder) of 5 businesses that she’s focused on growing every day - the incredible Blender Bombs, HushupXHustle, Tipsy Spritzers, 2 retail locations of Hustle Smoothie Bar, and the newest...
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JENNY BADMAN: Finding Your Right Fit, Making The Case For Your Existence, And Embracing The Joys Through The Struggles Of Life
Jenny Badman is a born Northerner with a true Southerner’s heart. She’s a creative down deep, and she’s done everything from working for corporate, to working on her own as a freelancer, to now working as the Copy & Creative Director for a growing business in Charleston, SC. She serves on a host…
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LIZ MARTIN: Figuring It All Out As You Go, Acting “As If”, And Living Every Day Like The Weekend
Liz Martin grew up as a mountain girl in Fairview, NC. She went to NC State and then grad school at UNC for speech pathology. After getting tired of speech pathology becoming about the money instead of really helping people, Liz started leaning into her creative side. Her friends loved her style,...
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