This episode opens with Rhea's Rage Bait — a hiring manager's honest take on

what's actually wrong with resumes and interviews right now (spoiler: don't show up drunk, don't call yourself "overqualified," and don't tell her you're a hustler — show her). Then it gets into the real conversation: what

influence actually is, why it has nothing to do with your title or your

follower count, and why showing up for people — mentorship, referrals,

celebrating someone else's win — is the only version of it that lasts.

Rhea closes with this week's challenge: help one person this week through a

referral or an introduction, then come back and tell her how it went.

If your title, your money, your business, and your following disappeared

tomorrow — would you still be influential?

Real conversations. Raw stories. Unfiltered truth.

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LEADERSHIP / BUSINESS / COMMUNITY IMPACT

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In this solo episode, Rhea Toles dives into Emma Grede's book Start With Yourself and shares how its message transformed the way she thinks about accountability, failure, and personal growth. From blaming circumstances to taking ownership, Rhea gets real about the mindset shifts that changed her life and business — including why the common denominator in your life is always you.Topics covered:Why accountability is the most empowering thing you can doThe "old thoughts" holding you back (and how to challenge them)Stop waiting for someone to save youYou can be grateful AND still want moreA 5-question challenge to start your next chapterRhea's 5-Question Challenge:What do I really want, truly?What am I currently tolerating that I know needs to change?What old thought about myself is holding me back?Where do I need to take more accountability?What's one action I can take this week instead of waiting?Book mentioned: Start With Yourself by Emma Grede

In this episode of Bio Clean Unfiltered, host Rhea Toles sits down with Kendra Montgomery — mother of four, Spanish interpreter, community leader, and co-founder of Community and Beyond, a networking group built to connect and uplift Snohomish County's diverse communities.Kendra opens up about growing up in foster care and how that experience shaped her drive to create spaces where people feel welcome without barriers. She shares the story behind Community and Beyond and Pitch Black Entertainment and Events, why she believes intentionality and authenticity matter more than being "business ready," and how she balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and community work while still making time for self-care.This conversation covers:✨ How Community and Beyond started and its mission to connect the community✨ Building a business rooted in accessibility, not profit✨ Navigating entrepreneurship as a mom of four✨ The importance of mentorship and support systems✨ Making space for rest and self-care as a community leaderConnect with Kendra Montgomery:🔗 Community and Beyondhttps://www.instagram.com/thecommunityandbeyond/🔗 Pitch Black Entertainment and Eventshttps://www.facebook.com/PitchBlackEntertainmentLLC/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Bio Clean Unfiltered for more real conversations with the people shaping our community.#BioCleanUnfiltered #CommunityAndBeyond #SnohomishCounty #WomenInBusiness #PodcastClips #Entrepreneurship #CommunityLeader

In this solo episode of BioClean Unfiltered, Rhea Toles gets real about the hidden cost of people pleasing — and why it's one of the most expensive habits we carry into business, leadership, friendships, and family.Rhea breaks down how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her need to be liked, why saying "no" is a complete sentence, and the difference between a leader who serves and a people pleaser who saves. If you've ever lost sleep replaying conversations, said yes when you meant no, or carried someone else's emotional burden — this one's for you.#PeoplePleasing #BioCleanUnfiltered #RheaToles #Leadership #Boundaries #Podcast #BusinessOwner #WomenInBusiness #SetBoundaries #SelfWorth

Episode 26 | BioClean Unfiltered with Rhea TolesGuest: Christie Thompson, Regional Vice President, ArbonneIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Rhea sits down with friend and Arbonne Regional Vice President Christie Thompson — just before Christie embarks on a major life move from the Pacific Northwest to Franklin, Tennessee. What starts as a sendoff conversation quickly turns into one of the most honest, practical, and motivating conversations on the podcast yet.Christie shares her full journey — from skeptical product user to full-time network marketing leader — and breaks down exactly what it took to walk away from a traditional career to build a flexible, faith-driven life on her own terms.In this episode, you'll hear about:- Why Christie almost dismissed Arbonne entirely — and what changed her mind after 22 months- The real "why" behind leaving corporate: the boss who couldn't guarantee her one weekday evening off for her daughter's swim lessons- How to borrow someone else's belief when you don't yet believe in yourself- What authentic leadership actually looks like — and why humility is where it starts- The qualities Christie looks for when identifying future leaders (hint: it has nothing to do with appearance, age, or existing income)- Her "Snickers vs. mortgage" framework for women on the fence about starting a business- How she manages mom guilt, phone-free presence, and intentional time-blocking as a single mom- Why setbacks aren't signs to quit — they're lessons preparing you for the next level- The Miracle Morning habits that set up her mindset every single day-Her powerful advice on auditing your inner circle: "If you're the most successful person in the room, that room won't take you any higher."Whether you're a working mom looking for more flexibility, someone curious about Arbonne or wellness entrepreneurship, or just a woman who needs a reminder that change is possible — this episode will meet you right where you are.

What is leadership, really?In this special episode, host Rhea Toles steps up for a solo episode. What follows is honest, vulnerable takes on leadership from her own journey of mistakes and successes.She digs into why confidence has nothing to do with being fearless, how fear disguises itself as "maybe next year" and "I'm not ready," and the single question that could change the entire direction of your life: what if you actually succeed?If you've ever felt stuck, talked yourself out of something big, or waited for a permission slip that's never coming, this episode will hit home.--------Bio Clean handles the moments most people can't face alone — biohazard remediation, trauma scene cleanup, hoarding, and specialty cleaning across Washington, always with compassion and discretion. If you or someone you know needs help, learn more at https://biocleanwa.com--------🎙️ BioClean: Unfiltered is produced by Snohomish Film Co. — https://snohomishfilm.com#BioCleanUnfiltered #Unfiltered #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #WomenInBusiness #Confidence #Resilience #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #FearLess #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SnohomishCounty #PacificNorthwest #PNWBusiness #RheaToles #Podcast #SoloEpisode

What does it look like when someone takes the worst chapters of their life and builds something that changes other people's lives?RaeAnne is the founder and executive director of Grow Now, a nonprofit doing something most professional networks don't: pairing business community with purpose. In this episode, she and Rhea go deep on adverse childhood experiences and why they follow us into adulthood, on what it actually takes to heal (not just cope), and on why the scholarship Grow Now gives away isn't meant for the straight-A student.If you've ever felt like your past disqualified you from a bigger future, or if you've ever wanted to make your business mean something beyond the bottom line, this one's for you.Learn more about Grow Now: https://grownow.life-------Bio Clean specializes in compassionate biohazard remediation and trauma cleanup — so you don't have to face it alone. Learn more at https://biocleanwa.com-------BioClean: Unfiltered is produced by Snohomish Film Co. — https://snohomishfilmco.com-------#BioCleanUnfiltered #GrowNow #NetworkingWithPurpose #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #ACEs #WomenInBusiness #CommunityImpact #ServantLeadership #EmotionalHealing #SnohomishCounty #Scholarship #PurposeDriven #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #PNWBusiness

What does a professional arena football team have to do with community, mentorship, and why Snohomish County is one of the most exciting places to be right now? More than you'd think.Rhea sits down with John Fahey — VP of Partnerships & Community Outreach for the Washington Wolfpack — and what starts as a conversation about arena football quickly turns into something bigger. John's path from corporate finance to building something he actually believes in is the kind of pivot that makes you think about your own journey.You'll hear why a family of four can get in the door for a football game in under $100 (and why that was a deliberate choice) and what's really happening on the field that makes arena football feel nothing like what you've seen before.If you've written off Everett, this episode might change your mind. And if you already love it — John's going to give you a few more reasons why.🎟️ Tickets & schedule: washingtonwolfpack.com----------Need Bio Clean?When the unexpected happens, Bio Clean is the Pacific Northwest's trusted team for biohazard remediation, trauma cleanup, and restoration. Discreet, compassionate, and professional — they handle what others can't.https://biocleanwa.com----------🎙️ BioClean: Unfiltered is produced by Snohomish Film Company. https://snohomishfilm.com----------#BioCleanUnfiltered #WashingtonWolfpack #ArenaFootball #Everett #SnohomishCounty #PacificNorthwest #CommunityFirst #LocalSports #PNWSports #SmallBusiness #FamilyEntertainment #Podcast #NorthSound #EverettWA #JohnFahey #RheaToles