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MaYapinion®
by Maya Roffler
Welcome to MaYapinion® — hosted by Maya Roffler who is a trailblazing entrepreneur who runs an event logistics company, leads a tech startup, and hosts two successful podcasts. After starting her career in Corporate America, she boldly left the corporate grind to build her own path, turning burnout into a springboard for opportunity.On MaYapinion®, Maya shares honest, unfiltered opinions on entrepreneurship and leadership as she continues to navigate the highs and lows of building her own ventures. Each episode gives listeners an inside look at her real-world experiences—while also spotlighting other inspiring women who are redefining leadership and blazing their own entrepreneurial trails.Whether you're dreaming of leaving corporate life, building your business, or leveling up as a leader, this podcast will give you the insight, inspiration, and encouragement to forge your own path—one opinion at a time.
Episodes
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158 - Entrepreneurs Need Community More Than Networking
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler is talking about something she believes every entrepreneur needs, but not nearly enough women prioritize while building their businesses: community. Entrepreneurship can be incredibly lonely. You can have supportive friends and family,...
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157 - Should You Keep Going—or Is It Time to Quit?
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler is tackling a piece of entrepreneurship culture that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: knowing when to keep going… and knowing when it might actually be time to quit. Entrepreneurs are constantly told to never give up. Keep showing…
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156 - The Internet Is Lying to Women About Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler is pulling back the curtain on what entrepreneurship actually looks like versus the version of it women are constantly being sold online. From laptop-on-the-beach images and massive revenue claims to courses promising six-figure launches…
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155 - The Hardest Lessons I've Learned Building Businesses
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler shares some of the hardest lessons she's learned while building businesses over the past 17 years. From corporate America to entrepreneurship, from events and consulting to coaching, podcasting, and now building a tech company, Maya…
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154 - What Nobody Tells You about Being An Entrepreneur
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler tackles a topic that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: what nobody tells you about entrepreneurship. While social media often highlights the freedom, flexibility, and financial possibilities that come with running a business, Maya...
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153 - The Business Advice I Think Is BS
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler tackles a topic that might ruffle a few feathers: the business advice she believes is complete BS! From "you need a niche before you start" to "you have to quit your job to be successful," Maya breaks down some of the most common pieces of...
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152 - From Big Ideas to Real Businesses with Laure Marchand
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Laure Marchand, founder of Propelle, to tackle one of the biggest challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face in the early stages of business: turning an idea into something real without getting stuck in overthinking…
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151 - Find A Co-Host
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down to share the full story behind her newest business venture, Find A Co-Host. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how a real business comes to life. From a late-night idea during the pandemic to a fully launched platform, Maya walks...
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150 - Transition Into Your Purpose With Kate, Lift as You Climb Coaching
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Kate Juozaitis, founder of Lift As You Climb Coaching, to tackle one of the most complex and emotionally charged challenges entrepreneurs face: transitioning out of what's familiar and into what truly aligns with their…
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149 - Connecting With Your Ideal Client with Laurelyn Ponders
In episode 149 of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Laurelyn Ponders, founder of a PR and social media agency, to tackle one of the most common challenges service-based entrepreneurs face in the early stages of business: connecting with the right clients and turning…
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148 - Growing a Local and Virtual Business Community with Death Doula, Nicole Hoover
In episode 148 of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Nicole Hoover, founder of Death Doula Nicole, to tackle one of the most overlooked (and often avoided) areas of life and business: how to build a meaningful, service-based business around end-of-life support while navigating...
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147 - Consistent Sales Challenges with Jackie Jansky, Finder Binder
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Jackie Jansky, founder of Finder Binder, to tackle one of the most common challenges product-based founders face in the early stages of business: turning a product that works into consistent, predictable sales. Jackie shares...
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146 - Visibility Challenges with Jen Uschold LLC
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Jen Uschold, founder of Jen Uschold LLC, to tackle a challenge so many experienced experts face when they expand, getting your message out clearly enough that the right people actually raise their hand. Jen shares her…
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145 - Brand Awareness Challenges with Kelly Yabsley, Messy Baby Co.
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Kelly Yabsley, founder of Messy Baby Co., to talk about the reality of bringing a physical product to market and what happens when you've built something that works but people still don't know about it. Kelly shares the story...
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144 - Facing Scaling Challenges with Caroline Peters, Colorado Social
In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Caroline Peters, founder of Colorado Social, to tackle one of the most common (and misunderstood) stages of entrepreneurship: scaling while life is happening. Caroline shares her journey from sports broadcasting to building a...
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143 - If You Hate Sales, This Episode Is For You
In this special bonus holiday episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler breaks down one of the most common struggles women face in entrepreneurship: sales, and why it doesn't have to feel awkward, pushy, or "icky." After closing out the six-part Ditch Your 9–5 Before the End of 2025…
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142 - Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025- Step 6: Step into CEO Mode
In the final episode of this six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the exact steps to leave your corporate job intentionally, strategically, and successfully before the end of 2025. In episode 142 of MaYapinion®, Maya walks you through Step 6: Step Into CEO Mode, the step where preparation...
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141 - Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025- Step 5: Execute the Exit
In this six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the exact steps to leave your corporate job intentionally, strategically, and successfully before the end of 2025. In episode 141 of MaYapinion®, Maya walks you through Step 5: Execute the Exit — the step where preparation becomes action, clarity...
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140 - Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025- Step 4: Build the Brand
Are you ready to ditch your 9–5 and finally build the freedom-based life you've been dreaming about? In this six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the exact steps to leave your corporate job intentionally, strategically, and successfully before the end of 2025. In today's episode, Maya walks...
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139 - Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 3: Build Your Freedom Fund
Are you ready to ditch your 9–5 and finally build the freedom-based life you've been dreaming about? In this six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the exact steps to leave your corporate job intentionally, strategically, and successfully before the end of 2025. In today's episode, Maya walks...
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138 - Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 2: Validate Your Business Idea
Are you ready to ditch your 9–5 and finally build the freedom-based life you've been dreaming about? In this six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the intentional, strategic, and realistic steps you need to take to leave your corporate job before the end of 2025. In this episode, Maya walks…
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137 - Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 1: Audit & Align
Are you ready to ditch your 9–5 and finally build the freedom-based life you've been dreaming about? In this brand-new six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the exact steps to leave your corporate job intentionally, strategically, and successfully before the end of 2025. In episode 137 Maya...
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136 - Gatekeeping Doesn't Work
Are you ready to dive back into the MaYapinion® podcast? Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya Roffler. In this episode, Maya takes a bold look at one of the most toxic, yet often overlooked habits in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces: gatekeeping. From her early...
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135 - The Power of the Pivot
Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya Roffler. In this episode, Maya explores one of the most essential traits every successful entrepreneur must master, the power of the pivot. Following last week's conversation about leaving corporate America, Maya takes listeners deeper...
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134 - The Pivot: Leaving Corporate America for Your Own Path
After years in the corporate world, Maya realized something every woman in business eventually faces, the call to pivot. In this episode of MaYapinion®, she opens up about what inspired her to walk away from her 9–5, how loss changed her perspective, and the five-step plan that helped her...
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133 - Failure
After building a thriving brand and multiple businesses, Maya knows one truth about entrepreneurship. Failure is inevitable. In this episode of MaYapinion®, she dives into what it really means to fail, how to fail forward, and why failure is actually the foundation of success. Maya reflects on…
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132 - I'm Back!
After a two-year pause, Maya returns to the mic with a powerful story of resilience, authenticity, and renewal. In this episode, she opens up about why she stepped back from MaYapinion®, the personal challenges she faced, and how those experiences reshaped her entrepreneurial journey. Maya…
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MaYapinion® Is Back!
Are you ready to dive back into the MaYapinion® podcast? Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya Roffler. Join her as she discusses herr experiences, strategies and hurdles as a female entrepreneur. Be inspired and uplifted by thought-provoking and honest discussions while...
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131 - Recognising Your Green Flags: Pursuing your Entrepreneurial Dream
Join us on this exciting journey where we uncover the green flags that indicate a future in entrepreneurship. We discuss how identifying your strengths and leadership abilities can lead to successful entrepreneurship. So, if you feel that fiery passion, that intense dream that won't let you…
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130 - Preventing Burnout: Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
Ever found yourself physically exhausted and mentally drained, barely keeping up with the constant need to create, produce, and engage? As women entrepreneurs, we know this feeling all too well. It's the dreaded burnout, a beast that each of us must learn to tame. This episode uncovers the many...
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129 - Passion Meets Profit: Aligning Interests for Business Success
In this episode, Maya and Lily navigate identifying your passion and defining your niche. We discuss the importance of recognizing what truly ignites your soul and also the need to identify your niche, understanding that it is the specific area within your industry where you can excel and meet…
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128 - "How Do I Start?": Entrepreneur's Biggest Question
We tackle the big question "How do I start?". Unleash your potential and spark your passion for entrepreneurship with our in-depth discussion about how to get started with your business! It's time to step back, reflect on your past experiences, and gather those gems that could shine in your...
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127 - Reintroducing Maya: The Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
How does one transition from a secure corporate job to the uncertainty of entrepreneurship? Hang on to your headphones as we reintroduce Maya and take you through her personal journey of taking the leap from a conventional 9-to-5 job to becoming a multiple business owner. Get an insider's...
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126 - Introducing Lily: Her Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur
Ready to meet our new co-host! Join us on the MaYapinion® Podcast as we introduce our new co-host Lily, a passionate entrepreneur and military spouse. With a keen eye for thrifted treasures and a determination to build a successful business, Lily shares her journey of turning her love for fashion...
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Reintroducing MaYapinion
Are you ready to dive back into the MaYapinion® podcast? Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya and Lily. Join them as they discuss their experiences, strategies and hurdles as female entrepreneurs. Be inspired and uplifted by thought-provoking and honest discussions while...
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125 - MaYapinion® Updates
In this episode of the "MaYapinion" podcast, host Maya introduces the shift in focus for the show. Over the past few months, the show has been about leadership for women, but with Maya now deep into her entrepreneurial journey, she has decided to change the focus of the show to entrepreneurship…
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124 - How I Became the Leader of My Life
I shared in Episode 111 what it means to be the leader of your life but today, I'm sharing how I actually BECAME the leader of my life and what that really looks like. The free guide that I refer to can be found here: https://www.subscribepage.com/howtobetheleaderofyourlife
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123 - Social Networking for Female Founders with Inbal Claudio, Founder of Like Minded Collective
Welcome Inbal Claudio to the podcast this week! She is the founder of Like Minded Collective - A social media platform for dreamers, creators and female founders to build genuine personal relationships and amplify their business!. Here's a bit more about Like Minded Collective and Inbal in her...
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122 - Let's talk Payment Processing with PolyPay Founder and CEO, Jamie Barlett
Welcome Jamie Barlett to the MaYapinion® Podcast this week. She founded PolyPay in 2013 to provide businesses with a partner who offers them honesty, transparency, customer support and savings for merchant processing. She draws on her experience in consulting, finance, HR, technology and…
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121 - Self-coaching with Dr. Sarah E. Brown
Welcome Dr. Sarah E. Brown to the podcast this week! Dr. Sarah E. Brown is leading the charge to revolutionize the self-development industry through the power of personalization. An expert on using the results of personality assessments and the author of the Book of You®, available at...
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120 - Diversifying the Tech Industry with Kristin Slink, Founder & CEO of TechAF
Welcome Kristin Slink, the founder and CEO of TechAF, this week to the podcast. Here's more about Kristin in her own words: Hi, I'm Kristin and I've supported hundreds of underrepresented founders to incubate and launch their tech business. Are you next? $147 billion in venture capital was…
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119 - Gender Economist and CEO of Pipeline, Katica Roy
Welcome Katica Roy to the show this week! Katica Roy is a gender economist, former Global 500 global executive, programmer, data scientist, and the CEO and founder of an award-winning SaaS company, Pipeline. CNN, CBS, Bloomberg, Cheddar, MarketWatch, and Yahoo Finance have sought Katica for her...
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118 - We Have Leadership Backwards
This week is a solo episode on on why and how we have leadership backwards. This is something I discuss often on social media but also, I mention it in my interviews and other solo episodes. Therefore, I thought it was time to do a quick episode on this topic. This topic is the basis and...
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117 - Hiring and Transitioning with Kerry Guard, CEO of MKG Marketing
Welcome back Kerry Guard, CEO of MKG Marketing! We welcomed Kerry to the show last year to talk about her success at MKG Marketing and building remote and tactical teams. We loved her so much here at MaYapinion as an audience that we brought her back to talk about a new topic and some new...
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116 - Using the Enneagram for Leadership with Catherine Bell, the founder of The Awakened Company
Catherine is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and best-selling business author. She founded BluEra, a Profit 500 executive search, and team transformation company. As a top 200 growing company in Canada and top 10 in Alberta, and the best workplace, BluEra was a shining example of the...
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115 - 7 Keys to 7 Figures with Leslie Kuster, the founder of Back from Bali
Welcome Leslie Kuster to the podcast this week for Motivation Monday! Leslie is the money and freedom guide for women over 50 who also want to fall in love with life again. Leslie's message is that "It's never too late" to create success, financial wealth, and a life of freedom. Leslie's book, 7...
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114 - A Woman Listens for Leadership with Nina Simons, the founder of Bioneers
Welcome Nina Simons to the podcast this week! She is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers. As a social entrepreneur, her work has spanned diverse sectors and genres, including the arts, philanthropy, the corporate and nonprofit worlds. She is passionate about reimagining…
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113 - Be the CEO of Your Life with Becca Powers
Welcome Becca Powers to Motivation Monday! She is an award-winning Fortune 500 hi-tech sales executive, best-selling author, speaker, and Founder and CEO of Powers Peak Potential. In her 20+ year career in sales, she's worked for large companies including Cisco, Dell, and Office Depot, achieving...
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112 - Leaders Press with Alinka Rutkowska
Welcome Alinka Rutkowska to Motivation Monday this week! Alinka is the CEO of Leaders Press (www.leaderspress.com), a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press, where she creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and launches them into best-sellers with a 100% success rate. She runs…
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111 - How to Be the Leader of Your Life
What does it mean to be the Leader of Your Life? Most people believe that you must have a title like Director or Vice-President at a Fortune 500 company to be a leader. Others think you must own your business or be an advocate for a great cause. None of that is true to be a leader. In my opinion,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to MaYapinion® — hosted by Maya Roffler who is a trailblazing entrepreneur who runs an event logistics company, leads a tech startup, and hosts two successful podcasts. After starting her career in Corporate America, she boldly left the corporate grind to build her own path, turning burnout into a springboard for opportunity.On MaYapinion®, Maya shares honest, unfiltered opinions on entrepreneurship and leadership as she continues to navigate the highs and lows of building her own ventures. Each episode gives listeners an inside look at her real-world experiences—while also spotlighting other inspiring women who are redefining leadership and blazing their own entrepreneurial trails.Whether you're dreaming of leaving corporate life, building your business, or leveling up as a leader, this podcast will give you the insight, inspiration, and encouragement to forge your own path—one opinion at a time.
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