Anniversary Replay: From Geologist to Marketing Maven - Shlipi Shah's Journey of Consistency

Shlipi Shah, Director of Marketing at G100 Global Advisory Council and founder of Live Wabi Sabi Life blog, shares her transformative journey from geologist to digital marketing expert, emphasizing the power of consistency and embracing imperfection. After turning down a position at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism to raise her first son, she eventually "rediscovered" her strengths through platforms like Fusia, where she now interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Shlipi advocates for "digital empowerment" as essential for women, explaining it "provides access to global networks, remote work options, learning resources and platforms to showcase talent." Drawing inspiration from her mother's sacrifice and her mother-in-law's independence as a cancer survivor and school principal, Shlipi emphasizes that "consistency is the key to growth" and encourages women to "learn from your failures, learn from your imperfections, upskill, and then rise in career." Her Live Wabi Sabi Life blog celebrates the "imperfect, incomplete and impermanent things in life," proving that "there's no age limit to learning or growth, only our willingness to start and be consistent."

Anniversary Replay: From Geologist to Marketing Maven - Shlipi Shah's Journey of Consistency

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Stones Mayo, a Zimbabwean rapper, producer, and digital entrepreneur who's redefining what it means to build a music career in the streaming era. Discover how Stones is taking an unconventional approach to growing his audience by pricing his album at just one dollar on Bandcamp—not because he undervalues his work, but because he's prioritizing accessibility and data collection over traditional streaming platforms like Spotify. Learn why he proudly leads with "rapper" as his title despite industry stigma, how he's leveraging TikTok lives to teach and connect with fans, and the hard-earned lessons about knowing your audience that shaped his entire business strategy. If you've ever wondered how independent artists are navigating the modern music landscape while staying true to their craft, this episode offers valuable insights that apply far beyond the music industry.

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In this live Monday morning session, Elizabeth Walker announces major changes to the Dear Business Coach podcast magazine, which will now update weekly with fresh articles instead of releasing twice per quarter. Walker reveals her plans to perform stand-up comedy in New York City this fall, despite having no prior stage experience, and discusses working with a comedy teacher to develop material about motherhood and parenting. She highlights this week's podcast episode featuring guest John Little and explains how she uses these casual live sessions to connect with email subscribers and test new ideas. Walker emphasizes the importance of staying subscribed to her email list to receive invites for special events and access to the magazine's VIP page.

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Join expert guest John Little and Elizabeth Walker

Accountability can be your greatest act of kindness, learn the three-step framework for setting clear team expectations, and understand why the human element matters more than ever in an AI-driven world. John shares real-world coaching insights from his work with CHROs and HR leaders, revealing how to build high-impact executives who strengthen culture and deliver results. Whether you're navigating seasonal transitions, struggling with team accountability, or looking to become a more effective leader, this conversation offers actionable wisdom for leaders at every level. Perfect for business owners, executives, and anyone committed to leading with curiosity and intention.

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What if the biggest obstacle to your next level of success isn't your strategy, competition, or market conditions—but invisible blind spots you've been carrying since childhood?

In this transformative conversation, Curtis McCullom, founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, reveals how CEOs, entrepreneurs, and founders can identify and eliminate the hidden barriers preventing them from achieving the revenue and relationships they desire.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

Why traditional coaching approaches that focus on symptoms instead of root causes often fail

The powerful difference between being a CEO, entrepreneur, and founder (and why the labels matter less than you think)

How childhood experiences create "blind spots" that sabotage adult success

The science behind rapid transformation using clinical hypnotherapy and neural linguistic programming

Why everyone is in sales—whether they realize it or not

Curtis's personal journey from financial services to finding his authentic voice after 40 years

Key Takeaways:

Sales is fundamentally about "transference of energy"—sharing something you're genuinely excited about

Most blind spots stem from root causes in early childhood experiences

Growth and expansion never stop—we're designed to continuously evolve

The language we use with ourselves can either limit or liberate our potential

Curtis shares his vulnerable story of overcoming limiting beliefs instilled by his preacher father, his 40-year journey to authentic success, and why he believes we're all "individuals of expansion" designed to continuously grow.

Perfect for: Entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, sales professionals, and anyone feeling stuck despite their success who wants to breakthrough to their next level.

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What if the most powerful leadership insights aren't found in boardrooms, but in elementary school classrooms? Business coach Patricia Stepler, who transitioned from education to helping business owners achieve breakthrough results, reveals a startling truth: "The issues that teachers have were the same issues that business owners and managers and supervisors had dealing with their employees." Drawing from her work with mindset expert Bob Proctor, Stepler explains that our personalities are largely formed by age seven or eight, which means the behavioral patterns we see in adults often mirror what teachers encounter daily. The key to transforming your team dynamics lies in understanding this connection and shifting from reactive to responsive leadership. "I used to react a lot and now I just respond because I'm able to sit back and look at a situation differently," Stepler shares, emphasizing how this simple shift can revolutionize workplace relationships. Her philosophy centers on what she calls leaving people with "the impression of an increase" – making everyone feel better for having interacted with you. Whether you're dealing with an employee who needs constant validation or someone stuck in old patterns, Stepler's approach focuses on changing how you show up, which inevitably influences how others respond. Ready to transform your leadership style and create a thriving workplace culture?

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Visit creatingtopproducers.com to access Patricia's free resources and book a strategy session to discover what behavioral shifts could unlock your team's full potential.

Elizabeth explores the essential question "Are you a personality?” Walker shares behind-the-scenes insights from her recent interviews, including her conversation with creative professional Tiffany Smith who "quit my design career for film and here's what I learned," and discusses how authentic personality emerges through voice, vocabulary, and storytelling rather than manufactured content. She emphasizes that "you don't have to have a particular executive title to be on the Dear Business Coach podcast" and reveals her interview technique of creating intimate conversations where guests share personal stories, noting how one guest told her "that was much different than what we usually do in a podcast interview." Walker advocates for organic personality development over forced entertainment, explaining "I don't want to actually reinterpret or rehash what I think the guest meant by their words, I want to provide those quotes to you," while encouraging content creators to focus on genuine connection and remember that "all it takes sometimes is one little thing to move your business forward today."

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Kirsten Graham, joint CEO of Six Figure Business Coaching, helps entrepreneurs overcome content creation burnout by combining AI tools with trained virtual assistants. "Back in the day you could hire an agency and they could write all your Facebook posts and they could take care of your email marketing and your blogging. But in this day and age, especially now with AI, it's even more important for us to show up and be a part of our content," Graham explains. With a background spanning real estate, mortgage, and title companies since the late 1980s, she now coaches business owners on leveraging technology while maintaining authenticity. "You have to give people an opportunity to connect with you," she emphasizes, noting that her approach has helped clients generate significant returns, including over $30,000 from a single podcast interview. Graham's company pairs strategic coaching with vetted virtual assistants who complete paid internships in video editing, social media marketing, and content creation, allowing business owners to maintain consistent online presence without the typical stress and time investment.

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