STRONG: Fit For Business with Vikram Rajan, Episode 5

Welcome to STRONG: Fit For Business, a business success podcast presented through the lens of physical and mental fitness. In this episode, host Vikram Rajan speaks with Katherine Taylor.

Katherine is an Attorney and CPA, and the Founder of Taylor Legal in Maryland, where she guides business owners through formation, contracts, and succession planning. She's a Super Lawyers-rated attorney who has taught CPAs and lawyers nationally on business law. Outside the office, she is an avid triathlete and half-marathoner.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Katherine Taylor on the sticky note in her office that reads "growth cannot happen inside of our comfort zones," and why it applies to whatever is new or different for you

* Why did she walk away from an entire, well-established area of her law practice, even though it had been a steady source of business?

* How training for three sprint triathlons and several half marathons since 2015 shaped the way she handles setbacks in her business

* What happened two weeks before the Baltimore Running Festival that put her in a cast for eight weeks and left her typing with one hand?

* Katherine's approach to blocking her calendar a week at a time so training never gets crowded out by client work

Learn more about Katherine Taylor:

* Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineltaylor

* Visit Taylor Legal's website: https://www.taylorlegal.com/

* Follow Taylor Legal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylor_legal/

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About STRONG: Fit For Business:

Strong Fit for Business is a business success podcast seen through the lens of physical and mental fitness. What lessons about success can we learn from staying fit? How can we say strong in both?

 Warning: this is not a fitness podcast. Vik is not a fitness expert or health professional. Don't take any advice just because you heard it here, be it fitness or business, but you can take insights and inspiration from the business leaders who share their fitness journey with us.

Watch or listen to more episodes of STRONG: Fit For Business:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STRONGfitforbusiness

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mNhZYrj96GnrBCQ1YthtE

* Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-fit-for-business/id1896858948

* iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-strong-fit-for-business-338167889

Connect and learn more from your host, Vikram Rajan:

* Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramrajan

* Follow Videosocials Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Videosocials.Community

STRONG: Fit For Business with Vikram Rajan, Episode 4

Welcome to STRONG: Fit For Business, a business success podcast presented through the lens of physical and mental fitness. In this episode, host Vikram Rajan speaks with Ada Hasloecher, Founder of the Divorce and Family Mediation Center, LLC, a divorce and family mediation practice on Long Island, New York.

Ada has spent more than two decades guiding couples through divorce and family conflict, helping them reach resolutions that protect their children and their financial futures. Known for treating every mediation with equal parts discipline and compassion, she recently expanded her practice to include premarital mediation, helping couples build a strong foundation before conflict has a chance to take root.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Ada's philosophy of being a "fit Buddha," staying present for high-conflict clients

* What does a hot fudge sundae have to do with sustainable weight management?

* How growing up as a tomboy shaped Ada's lifelong relationship with movement

* Why did Ada launch a premarital mediation program after two decades of divorce work?

* The daily habits that keep Ada centered through emotionally demanding work

Learn more about Guest Name:

* Connect with Ada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adalhasloecher

* Email Ada: ada@dfmcli.com

* Visit Divorce and Family Mediation Center website: https://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com

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About STRONG: Fit For Business:

Strong Fit for Business is a business success podcast seen through the lens of physical and mental fitness. What lessons about success can we learn from staying fit? How can we say strong in both?

 Warning: this is not a fitness podcast. Vik is not a fitness expert or health professional. Don't take any advice just because you heard it here, be it fitness or business, but you can take insights and inspiration from the business leaders who share their fitness journey with us.

Watch more episodes of STRONG: Fit For Business:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STRONGfitforbusiness

Connect and learn more from your host, Vikram Rajan:

* Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramrajan

* Follow Videosocials Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Videosocials.Community

STRONG: Fit For Business with Vikram Rajan, Episode 3

Welcome to STRONG: Fit For Business, a business success podcast presented through the lens of physical and mental fitness. In this episode, host Vikram Rajan speaks with Robyn Hatcher, keynote speaker, executive coach, and communication strategist who helps leaders and teams communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.

Blending experience as a professional actor, soap opera writer, and communication expert, Robyn teaches leaders how to reduce workplace drama, strengthen relationships, and connect more effectively with the people they serve. Through keynote speaking, coaching, and her ActorTypes™ communication framework, she helps professionals better understand themselves and others while building the presence, resilience, and consistency needed to succeed in business and life.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Robyn Hatcher’s journey from professional actor and soap opera writer to becoming a communication strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker

* How fitness, accountability, and consistency helped Robyn build the stamina and resilience needed for entrepreneurship and leadership

* What can business owners learn from the same mindset required to stay committed to long-term fitness goals?

* Robyn’s "Own It While You Hone It" philosophy and why confidence grows through progress, not perfection

* Why do so many capable professionals struggle with self-doubt, even when they have the skills, experience, and results to succeed?

Learn more about Robyn Hatcher:

Connect with Robyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynhatcher

Visit Robyn’s website: https://robynhatcher.com/home

Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyn_speaketc

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About STRONG: Fit For Business:

Strong Fit for Business is a business success podcast seen through the lens of physical and mental fitness. What lessons about success can we learn from staying fit? How can we say strong in both?

 Warning: this is not a fitness podcast. Vik is not a fitness expert or health professional. Don't take any advice just because you heard it here, be it fitness or business, but you can take insights and inspiration from the business leaders who share their fitness journey with us.

Watch more episodes of STRONG: Fit For Business:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STRONGfitforbusiness

Connect and learn more from your host, Vikram Rajan:

* Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramrajan

* Follow Videosocials Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Videosocials.Community

STRONG: Fit For Business with Vikram Rajan, Episode 02

Welcome to STRONG: Fit For Business, a business success podcast presented through the lens of physical and mental fitness. In this episode, host Vikram Rajan speaks with Nicole Donnelly, Co-Founder and Partner at Cardinal Search Partners, a legal recruiting firm focused on strategic lateral placements for attorneys and law firms.

Nicole has spent her career guiding attorneys through pivotal decisions, representing partners, counsel, and associates across nearly every practice area and level of seniority. Known for her highly personal, candidate-first approach, she builds trust by ensuring every search is strategic, informed, and centered entirely on the attorney’s goals, allowing them to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Nicole’s fitness journey, from aerobics with her mom to triathlons and HIIT training today

* How fitness became a habit during law school and bar prep, improving focus and daily productivity

* The role of consistency, showing up, and building routines over time, even through life changes

* How injuries, parenthood, and career demands shaped her approach to rest, recovery, and long-term fitness

* Launching Cardinal Search Partners during COVID while maintaining discipline through early morning workouts

* Nicole’s weekly planning approach, prioritizing five workouts and adapting her schedule around work and family

* The “never miss a Monday” mindset and how it reinforces accountability in both fitness and business

Learn more about Nicole Donnelly:

* Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleldonnelly

* Email Nicole: ndonnelly@cardinalsp.com

* Visit Cardinal Search Partners website: https://cardinalsp.com

* Follow Cardinal Search Partners on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinalsp

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About STRONG: Fit For Business:

Strong Fit for business is a business success podcast seen through the lens of physical and mental fitness. What lessons about success can we learn from staying fit? How can we say strong in both?

 Warning: this is not a fitness podcast. Vik is not a fitness expert or health professional. Don't take any advice just because you heard it here, be it fitness or business, but you can take insights and inspiration from the business leaders who share their fitness journey with us.

Watch more episodes of STRONG: Fit For Business:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STRONGfitforbusiness

Connect and learn more from your host, Vikram Rajan:

* Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramrajan

* Follow Videosocials Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Videosocials.Community

STRONG: Fit For Business with Vikram Rajan, Episode 1

Welcome to STRONG: Fit For Business, a business success podcast presented through the lens of physical and mental fitness. In this inaugural episode, host Vikram Rajan speaks with Sean O’Rourke, Cyber Liability Consultant at Combs & Company, LLC, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Sean’s lifelong sports background and how fitness builds reserves to push through adversity in business

* An overview of CrossFit and how Sean uses it

* Sean’s fitness regimen when training for big races and competitions, including CrossFit and running

* Sean’s daily routine, which centers on a 6:45am class, plus coaching CrossFit classes twice a week

* How Sean tracks macros with an online ap and work a nutritionist

* Pancakes for Roger, a veteran-focused nonprofit, in which Sean services as a board member

* How Sean connects sports and entrepreneurship lessons—handling failure, discipline, planning, and responding to obstacles

* Sources of inspiration to Sean, including adaptive CrossFit athletes and Susan L. Combs, author and founder of “Pancakes for Roger”

Learn more about Sean O’Rourke:

* Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scorcyber

* Visit Combs & Company’s website: https://combsandco.com

* Follow Combs & Company on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/combs-&-company-llc

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About STRONG: Fit For Business:

Strong Fit for business is a business success podcast seen through the lens of physical and mental fitness. What lessons about success can we learn from staying fit? How can we say strong in both?

 Warning: this is not a fitness podcast. Vik is not a fitness expert or health professional. Don't take any advice just because you heard it here, be it fitness or business, but you can take insights and inspiration from the business leaders who share their fitness journey with us.

Watch more episodes of STRONG: Fit For Business:

https://www.youtube.com/@STRONGfitforbusiness

Connect and learn more from your host, Vikram Rajan:

* Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramrajan
* Follow Videosocials Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Videosocials.Community