In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews leadership coach Damesha Craig, who shares her journey from corporate HR to solopreneurship. Damesha discusses the internal and external factors that motivated her transition, the challenges of overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of embracing failure. She emphasizes the need for leaders to align their mind, body, and soul, and explores the balance between spirituality and corporate expectations. Damesha also introduces...
Jan 23, 2025•41 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Shalena Hardy, who traded her corporate finance career for entrepreneurial freedom. As the 'Costing Chaos Controller,' she helps manufacturers transform financial nightmares into peace of mind. Shalena shares her journey of finding her niche in manufacturing finance, building trust through effective communication, and creating systems that give business owners clarity and confidence. She offers valuable insights on balancin...
Jan 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Mandy K. Bishop, a solopreneur who shares her journey from facing personal challenges to building a successful business. Mandy discusses the importance of networking, the lessons learned from her past experiences, and how she has embraced transparency in her branding. The conversation explores the mindset shifts required when transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, the significance of downtime, and her aspirations for ...
Jan 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Paty Araiza, a passionate solopreneur who is transforming the sales hiring landscape. Paty shares her journey from a theater enthusiast to a successful sales professional and now a solopreneur. She discusses the challenges of starting her own business, the importance of diversity in sales, and how motherhood has reshaped her definition of success. Patty emphasizes the need for resilience, the value of learning from failures...
Jan 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Anne Mitchell, a former corporate executive, about her journey into solopreneurship. They discuss the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of finding a niche in B2B marketing, and the need for authenticity in business relationships. Anne shares her experiences as a cancer survivor and how it has shaped her perspective on life and work. The conversation emphasizes the value of feedback, resilience, and ...
Dec 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Nikhil Vaish interviews Denise Murtha Bachmann, who shares her journey from a corporate sales career to entrepreneurship, focusing on humanizing sales in the age of AI. Denise discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning from B2C to B2B sales, the importance of maintaining human connections in sales, and how she leverages AI for marketing and branding. She emphasizes the need for continuous learning and offers actionable tips for solopreneurs to navigate the complexities ...
Dec 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host BoostSolo Nikhil Vaish interviews Launi King, founder of Creative Play, who shares her journey from working in corporate giants like Disney and Fox to starting her own business. Launi discusses the importance of leveraging corporate experience, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her mission to promote diversity in the toy industry. She emphasizes the value of authenticity, understanding one's 'why', and learning from failures. Launi shares ins...
Dec 05, 2024•49 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews Lori McDowell, Founder of Reimagine U Strategies. , Lori shares her inspiring journey from a 30-year career in chemical engineering to becoming a coach focused on helping helping others ditch the "coulda-shoulda-woulda" and embrace a life filled with joy, humor, and true fulfillment. She discusses the challenges of being laid off after 30 years, overcoming self-doubt, and finding the courage to pursue her passion for persona...
Nov 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews Brittany Hale, a former attorney and elected official turned entrepreneur. Brittany shares her journey from the courtroom to the boardroom, discussing the motivations behind her career shift and the skills she transferred from her legal background to consulting. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in her work with organizations. Brittany also highlights the challenges women f...
Nov 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews Sara Quintero, founder and CEO of Karma Chic Marketplace. Sara shares her journey from starting a babysitting club at age 12 to launching her own online marketplace for women entrepreneurs. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a brick-and-mortar store to an online platform, balancing a corporate job while running her business, and the importance of empowering women in entrepreneurship. Sara emphasizes the value...
Nov 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews Lane Dockstader, a LinkedIn coach and BeConnected expert, who shares his journey from traditional industries to solopreneurship. Lane discusses his initial foray into entrepreneurship with a drone business, the lessons learned from various career experiences, and how he crafted his personal brand. He emphasizes the importance of making connections, the role of AI in his work, and the significance of having fun in business. L...
Oct 31, 2024•39 min•Ep. 3
In this enlightening episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, we sit down with Caesar Marin, a former CNN producer who took a surprising pivot into solopreneurship and became a thought leader for the over-50 community exploring microdosing. Listen in as he shares his inspiring story of reinvention, the power of responsible psychedelic use, and how microdosing transformed his personal and professional life. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to leave the corporate world behind and sail your own shi...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 2
In this inaugural episode of "Unfiltered Solopreneur," we dive deep with Marvina Case, the unstoppable force behind Sweet Spot. Marvina’s raw honesty and infectious determination shine through as she discusses the power of self-belief, the importance of continuous growth, and her mission to empower others. She opens up about the life-altering moments that shaped her, from personal adversity to professional triumphs, and shares how faith and resilience have guided her path. This episode is a must...
Oct 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1
