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The Dream and Thrive Podcast

by Franka Baly

The Dream and Thrive podcast is for women over 40 who are building brands aligned with their purpose so they will thrive. The show features insight and interviews covering topics specific to building an authentic brand. Listen to Franka's vulnerable and encouraging take on what it means to thrive while pursuing your dreams.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 21: Living Wholistically Well with LaShanna Leonard Moore

    In this episode of the Dream + Thrive Podcast I have a conversation with wellness advocate, health and wellness coach, and my personal naturopathic healer, LaShanna Leonard Moore about what it means to live holistically well in today's diet-obsessed culture so you can thrive in the body that…

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  2. Episode 20: Getting Unstuck and Off the Porch with Alicia Booker

    In this episode, I have an honest conversation with the creator of the Getting Off the Porch framework, Alicia Booker, a transformational coach who helps her clients get unstuck so they can live, authentic and fulfilling lives. We talk about the main reasons women seek out coaching, what the...

  3. Episode 19: Copywriting with Lauren Jefferson

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Lauren Jefferson, the Co-Founder of FocusCopy, a copywriting company located in Houston, TX. We talk about her unusual path to becoming a copywriter and business owner, how she is growing the business and what she is doing that helps her thrive.

  4. Episode 18: What's Really Going On In The Digital Marketing Industry

    In part 2 of this two-part conversation, Tameka Allen is back again and this time we discuss how the online digital marketing community has impacted black creators. We were once again transparent and honest about how we felt about some of the things we have been seeing. It's a very revealing and...

  5. Episode 17: Doing DEI Work and Charting a New Way Forward

    On this week's episode, I have a meaningful and raw conversation with Beverly Jurenko, a DEI consultant and the owner of Inside Edge Consulting Group. Beverly and I discuss the state of diversity post the racial reckoning in our country last summer, how she navigates in this space as a white…

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  6. Episode 16: What's Really Going On In The Digital Marketing Industry

    In part 1 of a two-part conversation, I speak to Tameka Allen, a seasoned digital marketer, online course consultant, & founder of Allen Digital Group about what's really going on in the online digital marketing community. It's an approximately $140 billion industry and there's a lot more to it...

  7. Episode 15: Should You Niche or Go Broad When Building Your Brand?

    In this episode, I answer the question of whether you should niche or go broad. I discuss the reasons why one will help you stand out and how it all starts with knowing and trusting yourself.

  8. Episode 14: Conversation about Friendship, Fitness and Business

    Think women can't work together? Not so. These two amazing women show that not only can women work together but they can thrive and build an amazing business in the process. That's exactly why I wanted you to meet Kelli Barrett and Amy Ortmann, the two amazing women behind BMF Fitness. Not only…

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  9. Episode 13: What It Means to Build a Truly Authentic Brand

    There's so much conflicting information about what you should be doing to build a brand that at times it can be a bit overwhelming. We all want to be successful and grow our businesses but not if it requires that you are less than all of what makes you, YOU. What I've learned over the years is…

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  10. Episode 12: Rewriting the Rules of Great Copywriting with Jacqueline Paumier

    In a time when so many people were telling us to write to pain points, Jacqueline was encouraging clients in her membership group to ditch the pain points and lean into more relatable and vulnerable conversations with their ideal customers. The Copy Whisperer herself, Jacqueline shares what she…

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  11. Episode 11: How You Can Set Clear Boundaries For Yourself So You Can Thrive This Year

    Protecting your peace is vital. One of the ways you can protect your peace is to make sure that you set clear boundaries of what you will and won't allow in your life. In this episode, I talk about the power of setting boundaries and how it will help you thrive in both your business, and your life.

  12. Episode 10: 2020 End of Year Recap

    It's always great to look back on the year and do a quick recap on what you accomplished and how you were impacted. In this short episode, I do just that and do a quick recap on what transpired for me during 2020.

  13. Episode 9: Take Control of Your Small Business Taxes

    In this episode of the podcast, I have a great conversation with Angela Randolph, the Founder and CEO of Stellar Ledgers, a boutique financial firm that serves small to medium businesses providing Bookkeeping/accounting, Financial Coaching, and Consulting services. In this conversation we talk...

  14. Episode 8: Managing Overwhelm In Your Corporate Life

    On this episode of The Dream + Thrive Podcast, I sit down and have a great conversation with my friend Raphaela Browne who's a Catalyst Coach for women in leadership (CEOs, Executives, Founders, Directors, etc) who are feeling overwhelmed and "stretched thin". Raphaela's work is focused on…

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  15. Episode 7: Be Confident In Your Expertise and Gain Visibility for Your Brand

    On this episode of The Dream + Thrive podcast, I sit down and have a great layered conversation with my bestie, Dr. Kirleen Neely. If you have been feeling like your expertise doesn't matter or that you have to spend hours on social media just to gain visibility for your work, then this episode…

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  16. Episode 6: How Positivity Can Help You Be Resilient with Michael Taylor

    On this episode, my guest is Coach Michael Taylor. When you listen to him you will fall in love with his optimism and positive energy, but more than that, you love Michael's outlook on entrepreneurism and why he thinks now is the best time to start a business. If you've had some challenges in…

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  17. Episode 5: When Your Purpose Finds You

    If you're struggling with finding your purpose, it just may find you. It could be something that you're already doing, that gives you great joy and fulfillment. On today's show, I have a great conversation with Life and Business Strategist, Miara Shaw, or the Maven as she is known by in her...

  18. Episode 4: Let's Talk About Burnout

    In this episode, I'm talking about burnout, and the havoc it wreaked on my life before I got a handle on it. How it robbed me of my joy in my business and created a mindset of scarcity and a spiral of negative emotions. We may not even recognize that we're experiencing burnout due to the fact…

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  19. Episode 3 - Redefining Success

    So much of what we see in life and especially in the world today is focused on accumulating financial wealth and 'looking good' to the outside world. This focus on wealth-building, while important, can leave many of us feeling anxious, depressed, and always striving for more, never feeling like...

  20. Episode 2: The Power of Empathy

    Empathy, the ability to accurately experience another person's internal world, emotional pain, and inner conflicts, is the cornerstone of my work as a User Experience Designer and Researcher. It's also vital to how we connect with others, how we run our businesses, and even how we show up in the...

  21. Episode 1: Managing Envy

    Join me as my launch my podcast that exists to connect all who want to thrive while pursuing their dreams. I've been in the trenches of balancing my personal life while running a business for almost two decades now. On this first episode, we'll talk about ENVY. Listen in and hear how to respond…

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About this show

The Dream and Thrive podcast is for women over 40 who are building brands aligned with their purpose so they will thrive. The show features insight and interviews covering topics specific to building an authentic brand. Listen to Franka's vulnerable and encouraging take on what it means to thrive while pursuing your dreams.

Hosted by

Franka Baly

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Dream and Thrive Podcast have?

The Dream and Thrive Podcast has 21 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 1, 2022.

What is The Dream and Thrive Podcast about?

The Dream and Thrive podcast is for women over 40 who are building brands aligned with their purpose so they will thrive. The show features insight and interviews covering topics specific to building an authentic brand. Listen to Franka's vulnerable and encouraging take on what it means to thrive...

How often does The Dream and Thrive Podcast release new episodes?

The Dream and Thrive Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 21 episodes since July 2020.

Who hosts The Dream and Thrive Podcast?

The Dream and Thrive Podcast is created and hosted by Franka Baly.
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