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Business as UNusual

BiCurean Consultingwww.bicurean.com

Business as UNusual is not just another podcast; it's a captivating journey into the heart of modern entrepreneurship. This show dives deep into the groundbreaking strategies, bold ideas, and unconventional practices that empower visionary leaders and companies to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.


Join Aicila, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in business development across the nonprofit and corporate sectors, as she engages in enlightening conversations with a diverse array of guests. These inspiring individuals are on a mission to create successful businesses that prioritize both people and the planet in their profit models.


Tune in to be inspired and to discover how these remarkable changemakers are redefining success in business. Their stories will ignite your passion and spark innovative thinking in your own ventures.


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Episodes

Inclusive Futures with K.B. Wagers

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with K.B. Wagers a science fiction author. K.B. Wagers is an accomplished author whose writing career took off in 2016. Since then, they have been publishing books at an impressive rate, typically releasing one book per year. However, in both 2020 and 2021, they went above and beyond by publishing two ...

Sep 12, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Creative Shizzle with Taylor Shanklin

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Taylor Shanklin, CEO of Barlele. Taylor is an Accomplished and energetic marketing leader with a solid history of achievement in leading teams, corporate marketing, product marketing and growth strategy. She leads with agile marketing processes, and a scrappy roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. Through...

Sep 05, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 31

From Frustration to Founding with Nora DiNuzzo

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Nora DiNuzzo, CEO of Pitcher. Growing up, one thing Ms. DiNuzzo never aspired to be was an entrepreneur. Running your own company was for the incredibly wealthy (Mr. Burns) or the incredibly innovative (Doc Brown). She was neither (according to her, we at BiCurean disagree - we experience her as q...

Aug 23, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Non Human Philanthropy with Katherine Lacefield

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Katherine Lacefield of Just BeCause Consulting. Just Be Cause Consulting is a trusted partner in the philanthropic space, leveraging over 20 years of experience to empower organisations and individuals to make a positive impact in their communities. Our deep knowledge and expertise span a wide ran...

Aug 18, 202319 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Redefine the Pipeline with Dr. Destiny and Ronaldo Griffin

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Dr. Destiny Reddick & Ronaldo Griffin about Redefine the Pipeline. Dr. Destiny Reddick, Founder of RtP Equity Coaching is a dynamic and determined educator, master teacher leader & dynamic equity coach with multipotential capabilities due to various professional experiences successfully te...

Aug 15, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 28

A Better Place to Work with Kathryn Cronin Miller

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Kathryn Cronin Miller about her company, A Better Place to Work. Kathryn Cronin Miller, MSW, LCSW, is the Principal Coach/Consultant and Founder of A Better Place To Work. Kathryn joined the social sector in 2005. She has worked in non-profit, academic, and organizing settings, focusing on women's...

Aug 08, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Applied Brand Science with Ethan Decker, PhD

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Ethan Decker, PhD about Applied Brand Science. Ethan, a marketing and advertising professional with over 20 years of experience, witnessed countless great ideas being discarded due to disagreements and misunderstandings about how advertising works. Frustrated by this recurring issue, he used into ...

Aug 01, 202323 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Art Inspires Change with Crystal Storm

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Crystal Storm about Tales of the Forgotten Fiction Network. Crystal Storm is a woman of many hats (pun intended. She has a wall full of fedoras). She’s 4’11, hates mornings, and is a night owl. Her aliases are WooWoo and C-Money. Her Fans find her dedicated to giving them stories that encourage th...

Jul 25, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Kids Chemical Solutions with Dr. Colleen Kelley

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Colleen Kelley. PhD creator of Kids’ Chemical Solutions. Dr. Colleen Kelley is the Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions, which is a comic-book based chemistry curriculum intended for kids ages 8 – 108. Her journey as a chemist began at The University of Richmond where she received her B...

Jul 18, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Serving the Whole Community with Delvin Cox

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Thought Leaders, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Delvin Cox of the Delvin Cox Experience. Delvin is on a one man mission to unite our culture though diversity. Delvin, shares their strong dislike for ads that focus on extreme views without addressing the core issue. Delvin advocates for finding better solutions without causing d...

Jul 11, 202358 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Lasso Digital with Taylor Rosty

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Taylor Rosty about Lasso Digital. Taylor is the CEO of Lasso Digital. Having previously been the communications director for a local nonprofit, Taylor is passionate about the social sector and believes nonprofits and government agencies hold the keys to meaningful, lasting change. As a leader, Tay...

Jul 04, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Function to Flourish with Sean Hale

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Sean Hale, Founder of Sean Hale Consulting. Sean Hale has served nonprofits for more than twenty years. He loves getting the administrative side running smoothly so the organization can truly focus and shine. Over his career, he has made improvements that reduced waste, generated new revenue, boos...

Jun 27, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Mentoring Future Leaders with Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison about the importance of mentoring and coaching future leaders. Vanessa is a highly regarded professional in her industry, with a rich history of helping people. She is known for her dedication to her work and for fostering possibility in others. Vanessa's expertise has be...

Jun 20, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Discover Your Purpose with Sierra Whitener

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Sierra Whitener a career entrepreneur. On this episode of Business as UNusual, we talk with a COO and entrepreneur who shares their experience with failure, family, and finding purpose. Sierra shares how being a role model for their children keeps them motivated, and discusses the importance of ac...

Jun 13, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 19

People Centered and Equitable Workplaces with Natalie Rodgers

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Natalie Rodgers of the Acacia Company. The Acacia Co. was founded by TaRea, Natalie, and Thu-Hong in response to the ever-growing need for integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the workplace - the right way. There's a saying that goes, "organizations are easy to run, it just becomes di...

Jun 06, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Here 4 the Kids

On this episode of Business as UNusual, we are discussing the prevalent issue of gun violence and mass shootings in the US. The host questions whether the right to own a gun for hobby or personal security is worth more than public safety and the lives of others. (No is her answer.) Women are spearheading a movement to address gun violence and advocating for gun eradication laws. The podcast highlights the "Here for the Kids" movement and includes in-person interviews with volunteers and audio cl...

Jun 05, 202325 min

Unique Maximum Contribution with Nate Ishe Lappegaard

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Nate Ishe Lappegaard of The Kite and Dart Group. Kite and Dart has New Strategies for a New Era of Entrepreneurs Traditional business practices can feel antiquated at best, and slimy at worst. If you're searching for a different way of doing business, then you're their kind of entrepreneur. The ki...

May 30, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Conflict and Connection with Dr. Kathy Gonzales

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Dr. Kathy Gonzales the Conflict Doctor. Born and raised in the sun-drenched twin-island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, Dr. Kathy Gonzales helps nonprofits deal with conflict. After practicing as a family lawyer for a few years, she decided to go back to school (because, why no...

May 23, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Demystifying SEO with Ashley Kochans

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Ashley Kochans owner and operator of Kochans Consulting. Kochans Consulting is a marketing consultancy that provides digital solutions, training, and expert execution. Like most marketing agencies, they improve the brand visibility of our clients. Unlike most, they specialize in organizations whos...

May 16, 202323 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Aging Dynamics with Rachel B. Cohen

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Rachel B. Cohen of Aging Dynamics. Rachel has a diverse background in community planning and social work with a focus on gerontology and nonprofit management. She has more than 25 years of experience working and consulting with public and private organizations of all sizes and across sectors such ...

May 09, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Values into Action with Brenda Boyle

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Brenda Boyle, Founder of Fireheart Consulting. Business Tagline/Personal Saying I help leaders translate values into simple & specific actions. VISION: Fireheart imagines a world in which all workplaces are spaces of safety, authenticity, and embodied values. MISSION: I help small teams build ...

May 02, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Meaning and Message with Kyle Asperger

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Kyle Asperger, Founder of Studio 301. Studio 301 describes themselves as Agents of Change, at the service of those who have embarked on a mission for the greater good. Founder, Kyle Asperger, is likely the guy that you’ve interfaced with by now. He’s dedicated his professional journey to finding a...

Apr 27, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Building Your Future Today with Betina Pflug

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Betina Pflug of Wity Consulting. Betina Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a mother, and a marketing and CRM specialist. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a spe...

Apr 20, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 11

The Core of Design with Bre Gentile

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Dr. Bre Gentile about Dr. G’s Lab. Dr. Bre believes that products and services designed for users should be designed with users. She works with users at every stage of the process — every design sprint, every audit, every iteration. She’s trained to observe, to interview, and to define emotions an...

Apr 13, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Outgrow Your Garage with Jessi Burg

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Jessi Burg of Outgrow Your Garage. The idea began when founder and CEO of Outgrow Your Garage, Jessi Burg, experienced the ebbs and flows of running a seasonal landscaping business in Denver. It became so busy that she had to turn customers away. That’s when she knew that she needed to expand, but...

Apr 06, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 9

SaaS-y Systems with Hilary Castro

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This week we are learning about SaaS-y Systems with Hilary Castro. Hilary Castro, owner and founder of Castro & Co. Has been helping organizations save time and money by streamlining and optimizing systems for over 12 years. Her passion is making your tech and systems tools work for you - so you can get back to doing the work ...

Mar 30, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 8

No Planet B with Kelcie Ottoes

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Kelcie Ottoes about Sustainability Copywriting. As a long-form conversation strategist for sustainable B2Bs, she’s on a mission to make the planet a better place by using her greatest skill to drive change — her ability to tell a story. With long form copy like case studies, blogs, and white paper...

Mar 23, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Sustainable Leadership with Nancy Trigg

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode features Nancy Trigg, Founder of Trigg Performance Collective. Nancy is Conscious Executive Leader and Coach with a passion for optimizing business and human performance. She is a seasoned executive and people focused business leader with over 20 years of experience building and leading consistently successful and eng...

Mar 16, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Words to Live By with Deenah

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we are chatting with Deenah, founder of Words to Live By. Words to Live By was born out of the need to serve and activate business owners to tell their stories, with a strong support system along the way. I wholeheartedly believe that holistic strategy combined with human-centered, soul-led copy can only magnify the g...

Mar 09, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Reclaiming Us with Anastasia Greenmore

Business As Unusual, is a series produced by BiCurean Consulting. We present Entrepreneurs, Innovators, CEOs, & Founders who are innovating the way we do business. This episode we speak with Anastasia Greenmore Founder of Reclaiming Us. Reclaiming Us was founded as an anti-oppression healing space for people leading equity in the workplace. Anastasia Greenmore is a communicator and relationship builder through and through. She has more than a decade of experience building diversity, equity, ...

Mar 02, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 4
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