Season 4, Episode 19: Trust, Courage and Turning Passion into Profit with KiKi L’Italien

In this episode, Leslie Kane sits down with KiKi L’Italien, entrepreneur, speaker and founder of Association Chat, to explore how passion projects can grow into thriving businesses. KiKi shares honest lessons about starting scared, building trust and navigating the roller coaster of entrepreneurship.

Highlights:

- How Association Chat grew from a hobby on early Twitter to a community and acquired brand

- The real definition of courage and doing it scared

- Why clear intentions and honest conversations create unexpected opportunities

- The importance of community, trust and collaboration in business growth

- KiKi’s biggest lessons and what she wishes she knew when starting out

If you’ve ever wondered if your passion project could become something bigger, this conversation is for you.

Your next step: Start scared, trust your gut and take one small action today. Why not today?

Want More Clarity, Confidence, and Simplicity in Your Business? Each month, Leslie hosts live workshops designed for solopreneurs who want to cut through the chaos, focus on what matters, and take aligned action. With over 30 years of experience mentoring women, Leslie brings inspiration, strategy, and support through the Why Not Today? Movement.

You are just one brave step away from changing everything.

Have a story of courage? Apply to be a guest at www.whynottodaymovement.com/podcasts. If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and help spread the Why Not Today? message.

Contact Kiki -

www.amplifiedgrowth.net

kiki@amplifiedgrowth.net

- Facebook- www.facebook.com/thekikilitalien

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/kikilitalien/

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kikilitalien/

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In this episode, Leslie sits down with Rohit Bhargava, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Non Obvious Company and IdeaPress Publishing. They dive into how Rohit’s non obvious thinking perfectly aligns with Leslie’s dad’s legacy of always seeing possibilities others missed and having the courage to act on them.

Together they explore real stories about taking risks, finding unexpected solutions, and creating a business and life that stand out.

Highlights:

- Why Rohit left a steady job to build something of his own

- The mindset behind Option C thinking and why it matters

- The power of building a strong network and staying connected

- How non obvious thinking helps you see what others overlook and stay original

Check out Rohit’s book Non Obvious Thinking on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQXXL4W5

Want More Clarity, Confidence, and Simplicity in Your Business? Each month, Leslie hosts live workshops designed for solopreneurs who want to cut through the chaos, focus on what matters, and take aligned action.

You are just one brave step away from changing everything.

If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and help spread the Why Not Today? message.

Contact Rohit -

rohitbhargava.com; nonobvious.com; ideapresspublishing.com

rohit@nonobviouscompany.com

- Facebook- facebook.com/nonobviouscompany

- Instagram - instagram.com/rohitbb, instagram.com/nonobvious/

- LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rohitbhargava, linkedin.com/company/non-obvious-company/

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

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- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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Season 4, Episode 17: Do the Next New Thing with Pam Lamp

In this inspiring episode, Leslie Kane talks with author Pam Lamp about courage, creativity, and discovering purpose in a new season of life. Pam shares her story of moving to a new city at age 57, how a simple idea led to a powerful transformation, and what it really takes to write and release a book later in life. Her book Do the Next New Thing is a call to action for anyone feeling stuck or searching for what’s next.

Pam and Leslie explore:

- The value of starting small with one brave action each day

- How doing one new thing a day helped Pam make friends, find joy, and discover purpose

- The behind-the-scenes reality of writing a book after 50

- Lessons learned from rejection, fear, and perseverance

- The importance of creating your own happiness instead of waiting for it

- Why it’s never too late to try something new

This conversation is full of real talk, laughter, encouragement, and the reminder that courage does not have to be loud, it just has to start.

Buy Pam’s book, Do the Next New Thing on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nhbdew

Want More Clarity, Confidence, and Simplicity in Your Business? Each month, Leslie hosts live workshops designed for solopreneurs who want to cut through the chaos, focus on what matters, and take aligned action.

You are just one brave step away from changing everything.

Have a story of courage? Apply to be a guest at www.whynottodaymovement.com/podcasts. If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and help spread the Why Not Today? message.

Contact Pam -

✨ www.whoimettoday.com

✨ plamp2@gmail.com

- Facebook- www.facebook.com/www.facebook.com/pam.lamp.505

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/pamelalamp2/

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-lamp-15064963/

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

✨ Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - hww.facebook.com/groups/womentakingactiongroup

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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