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This week, I dismantle the myths about women’s power and expose the five most common ways ambitious women leak it every day. From the language we use to the labor we absorb, the loyalty we misplace, and the likability we chase, let me show you how these patterns quietly erode authority, visibility, and influence.

Through two decades of experience working with executives, founders, and change-makers, I bring a brutally honest lens to how power is lost — and how to reclaim it. This isn’t about being louder or more aggressive. It’s about remembering who you are before the world taught you to shrink.

You’ll learn:

• The five “Power Leaks” that drain women’s authority: language, labor, loyalty, likability, and lens.
• Why invisible work will never lead to visible advancement.
• How loyalty and likability are often traps dressed up as virtue.
• The difference between performed power and remembered power — and how to shift into the latter.

And, I share what’s coming next: 50 Days of Power — a daily exploration of what embodied leadership really looks like, starting November 3rd. (Make sure you're following on social media so you don't miss a single day!)

If you’ve ever wondered why brilliance hasn’t translated into the recognition or influence you deserve, this episode is your wake-up call.

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This week, I’m calling out what the gender pay gap really represents: and it’s not a few cents on the dollar. It’s a power gap that has quietly stripped women of wealth, visibility, and recognition for decades. I unpack why women in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces keep getting excluded from positions of influence, how “equal pay for equal work” misses the point entirely, and why midlife women are waking up to a system designed to profit from their silence. This episode dives into leadership, authority, and what it takes to step outside the system and start architecting your own. Caution: It may trigger you into rebellion. 

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In this powerful, leadership strategist and speaker Sarah Khan dismantles one of the most ingrained forms of conditioning ambitious women face — being the invisible backbone of other people’s success.

Sarah explores how women in midlife have spent decades holding up organizations, leaders, and legacies that rarely hold them back — becoming indispensable but invisible in the process. She unpacks how loyalty, usefulness, and quiet excellence have been weaponized to keep women small, and why recognition, authority, and visibility are not ego, but equity.

Listeners will learn how to:

• Identify where they’ve been supporting instead of leading
• Reclaim authorship over their brilliance and contributions
• Set boundaries that re-educate others on their value
• Redefine visibility beyond performance
• Restructure power dynamics to claim credit, compensation, and authority

This is a call to every midlife woman who’s tired of holding up structures that were never built for her. It’s time to stop being the scaffolding of someone else’s legacy — and start building your own.

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WELCOME BACK, BLASPHEMERS!

I was ready to pull the plug. After 116 episodes of calling out the smoke and mirrors of online entrepreneurship, the spark dimmed and I nearly ended the show. That's when the truth smacked me in the face: I wasn’t tired of the mic. I was tired of orbiting the same problem. The mission had outgrown the format. What started as unapologetic myth-busting now asks for something bigger: building women’s power, leadership, and legacy without apology.

This episode is the turning point. I share the burnout that nudged me toward a sunset, the quiet that delivered clarity, and the TEDx moment that lit a fire I could no longer defer. I get honest about why manipulative tactics thrive online, not just because of bad actors, but because so many of us were conditioned to outsource authority and doubt our own data. Instead of chasing hype cycles, we return to the source: strengthening self-trust, sharpening discernment, and designing strategy that protects agency. I talk candidly about choosing low-hanging fruit (operations, because it’s safe and in-demand) versus answering the call I’ve felt for decades: women’s leadership and thought leadership that move power, not just metrics.

The show remains Business Blasphemy, but the center of gravity shifts. Expect bold truths, practical tools, and real stories from ambitious women building on their own terms. We’ll call out harm when needed, without making harm the headline. We’ll focus on identity, choice, negotiation, structural security, and the kind of operational clarity that lets you take smart risks. The question guiding every topic is simple: does this choice increase your agency?

If you’re ready to stop playing for scraps and start building a legacy that looks like you, hit follow, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your leadership starts here — unapologetic, unfiltered, and fully yours.

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This week I dive deep into the deceptive evolution of modern marketing -- from nostalgic infomercials (my fave) to today's online schemes and shenanigans. I break down how the industry doesn't solve real problems anymore, but instead creates them in order to sell you a solution you didn't ask for.

You'll learn why business ecosystems matter more than trendy frameworks, why most "fixes" don't stick, and how to audit your OWN business with brutal clarity so you stop wasting time on bullsh*t bandaids. 

If you're tired of playing whack-a-mole with your business issues, buckle up.

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You know the invisible scripts that shape how ambitious women are supposed to show up in business? This week I'm joined by Bri Seeley, success strategist and certified hypnotherapist to talk about how we over-identify with productivity, sacrifice joy for output, and sabotage ourselves without outdated beliefs.

From entrepreneurial midlife crisis to redefining ambition without burnout, we cover it all. Bri shares what she's had to sacrifice, how identity work changed her success trajectory, and why "doing less" isn't laziness -- it's strategy.

If you've ever felt like you have to earn your rest or prove your worth by checking off another box, this episode will shift something deep. And maybe even piss you off in the best way.

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TEDx Speaker, Success Coach and award winning business woman Bri Seeley works with ambitious, high achievers to defy reality by bringing their most unrealistic goals to life without overworking, under living or sacrificing themselves for their audacious visions. Bri uses her signature DEFY process to help you design and create long-term and sustainable success – unapologetically.

You may have seen her winning awards for Entrepreneur of the Year, Business Coach of the Year, Business Woman of the Year and Los Angeles Mayor’s Small Business of the Year or on any number of press outlets such as Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Women’s Health and more. 

Connect with Bri:

• www.briseeley.com 
• https://www.instagram.com/briseeley/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/entrepreneur-coach-bri-seeley/
• https://www.facebook.com/BriSeeleyOfficial
• https://www.youtube.com/@briseeleytv
• TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA83nI3ve2M 

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What if joy didn’t need justification? In this episode, I call out the sh*tty, toxic pressure to monetize every moment and be productive at all costs. From a simple Pilates practice to dancing alone in the kitchen, I shine a light on what we lose when everything becomes a performance — and why reclaiming your time, mediocrity, and autonomy is a radical act of self-leadership. If you’ve ever been made to feel like your hobbies need a purpose (or a paycheck), this episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start living. This isn’t about anti-capitalism. It’s about coming back to yourself.

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Before you say yes to the next big opportunity, ask yourself: do I have the capacity to follow through? In this episode, I share the 5 critical capacity buckets every high-achieving woman must evaluate before committing to a decision and building success on her own TERMS — time, energy, resources, money, and support. I walk you through how skipping even one of these can turn bold moves into performative burnout. You’ll also hear about two powerful bonus capacities — cognitive and strategic — that reveal why you may still feel stuck even when everything looks “right” on paper.

This is your no-fluff, pragmatic guide to making clear, aligned, sustainable decisions in life and business on your own TERMS.

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They don't want you to know this, but --- you don't need to fix your mindset to make the strategy that high ticket coach sold you work. You need a strategy that actually fits YOUR identity.

In this mini-rant of an episode, I dismantle the self-help industry's most profitable lie: that you're the problem.

I break down why most strategies fail ambitious women, and why personal growth should NEVER be a prerequisite for progress.

If you're tired of trying to become someone else just to succeed, this one's for you.

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This week I sit down with powerhouse Law prof, lawyer, and creative force, Joseline Hardrick to dismantle the myth that success always requires monetization. Together we explore why joy is its own form of wealth, how to resist the pressure to turn every skill into a hustle, and what business owners actually need to prioritize to build a life of meaning, especially in a world that monetizes everything.

We cover: 

• The trap of over-adaptation and why joy is a necessary form of self-preservation.
• Why "not everything has to make you money" needs to be a non-negotiable mindset shift.
• How to build your life around joy, not the other way around.
• The 5 forms of wealth beyond money every entrepreneur should protect.
• The real meaning of freedom, especially for women juggling caregiving and ambition.

Whether you're overwhelmed by hustle culture or finally ready to make your business feel like it's actually yours, this episode is your permission slip to start doing things differently.

Guest Bio:

Meet Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick, the multitasking dynamo who’s rewriting the script for what it means to be a modern-day legal superstar. By day, she’s molding the minds of future attorneys as an Associate Professor at Cooley Law School, teaching Constitutional Law and Criminal Law. By night (and probably any other available time), she’s the founder and president of Diversity Access Pipeline, Inc., better known as Journey to Esquire ®, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity and providing access to law students through scholarships, leadership programs, podcasts, and blogs and Lawyerish® a business that emperors every legal journey.

Connect with Joseline:

• joselinehardrick.com
• https://www.facebook.com/jhardrick/
• https://twitter.com/JJHardrick
• https://www.instagram.com/jjhardrick/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbU42gg7FDNrsUzLL0kUmQ
• Journey to Esquire Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@journeytoesq 
• Let Your Light Shine on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1h_eD1pKLj8V01ZJ5mo7PMIhNN8-8mCY 

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In another raw and unfiltered episode, I call bullsh*t on the struggle narrative, the illusion of balance, and the weaponized performance of “empowerment.” If you’re a high-achieving woman who’s done everything right and still feels frustrated, invisible, or exhausted — this is your wake-up call.

Let's unpack why the current definition of success doesn’t work, how empowerment has been hijacked by hustle culture, and why balance is just another marketing scam. You’ll learn why exhaustion isn’t a failure, it’s a signal. And why redefining success, power, and ambition on your terms is the only way forward.

Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or executive, this episode will help you reconnect with your truth and challenge the expectations that keep you over-performing and under-living.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why “balance” is a lie that keeps women blaming themselves
• How empowerment has been commodified into endurance
• The real reason success feels hollow (even when you’ve “won”)
• What happens when self-trust replaces sacrifice as your strategy
• 3 steps to reclaim clarity and redefine success for yourself

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This episode is your official permission slip to stop waiting until you “hit a number” to start taking your money seriously. I’m joined by licensed advisor and wealth strategist Karla Ukman — who is very much Not Your Father's Advisor™ — to break down the difference between legit financial planning and the unregulated noise online.

We dig into:

• The real difference between financial advisors, planners, coaches, and CFOs
• Why unlicensed advice is not only wrong, it’s illegal
• How to build a money team (and stop expecting one person to do it all)
• What self-trust has to do with your financial future
• Why wealth isn’t a vibe — it’s a system

Karla’s perspective is grounded, generous, and deeply needed in a space full of people handing out advice they’re not trained (or allowed) to give. If you’ve been feeling confused, overwhelmed, or low-key gaslit by the online business world, this one’s for you.

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Karla Ukman is "Not Your Father’s Advisor"™. For over a decade, she has dedicated herself to empowering women and marginalized communities to achieve their financial goals. Karla, a passionate financial education advocate, strives to widely spread financial literacy and empowerment. She's on a mission to share wealth-building tools and education—resources usually exclusive to other communities — to create generational change.

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• www.artemiswealth.net
• https://www.facebook.com/ArtemisWealthManagement
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlaukman/

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In this no-holds-barred conversation, Sarah sits down with Natalie Bullen of Unapologetic Wealth to dismantle the myths about success, entrepreneurship, and identity. 

Together, they expose why most entrepreneurs are stuck chasing strategies instead of building real wealth, why belief — not tactics — determines success, and why trying to be liked is the fastest way to stay invisible. 

Natalie shares her rise from reluctant entrepreneur to authority and wealth strategist, the brutal truths about entrepreneurship nobody wants to admit, and how to finally stop living for validation. This is not just an episode — it’s a full masterclass in radical self-leadership and decisive action.

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Natalie Bullen is a Wealth Identity and Authority Coach for high-earning entrepreneurs and affluent professionals. As the founder of Unapologetic Wealth, she helps ambitious women move beyond revenue milestones into true wealth, influence, and power. Her work challenges outdated financial narratives and equips first-generation wealth builders to think, decide, and live like the wealthy women they are becoming. 

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• www.unapologeticwealth.com/cashmere-club
• https://www.facebook.com/Ladylyricist06

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In this episode, I finally introduce myself properly (yeah, it’s overdue) and go deep on a topic that isn’t getting the respect it deserves: self-trust—not the cute, Pinterest version, but the kind that builds empires, not burnout.

I break down how self-trust is conditioned out of ambitious women from a young age, why most of us succeed in spite of ourselves, and how that leads to overthinking, hesitation, and outsourcing our decisions to people who don’t hold our vision.

More importantly, I show you why self-trust is not a mindset issue—it’s a leadership strategy. And if you're stuck in clarity limbo, there’s a reason for that. It’s not confusion. It’s disconnection from your own authority.

This isn’t soft coaching. It’s power reclamation. If that’s what you’re ready for, join me live for The Self-Trust Reset on May 20, 2025. Send me a message using the "Send Us a Text" link above with the word RESET and I'll send you details.

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In this raw and revelatory episode, I share how getting literally robbed in Barcelona led to the most honest business clarity I've had in years. Stripped of my phone, my routines, and my digital reflexes, I was forced to sit with my own thoughts — and what came up wasn’t just discomfort, but truth. 

I unpack the toxic grip of “pics or it didn’t happen” culture, the myth of clarity through consumption, and why most ambitious women are chasing goals they didn’t even choose. 

If you've been feeling disconnected from your own ambition, this one will hit hard, and leave you asking better questions.

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How many podcasts do you need to guest on before it pays off? This week, I sit down with media coach and anti-guru Beth Nydick to call out the myth that “all visibility is good visibility.”

We unpack why podcast guesting isn’t just about showing up, it’s about delivering a performance with strategy, intention, and a plan for ROI. Beth drops hard truths about how most people waste their podcast appearances, what actually makes a good guest, and how to evaluate platforms so your name ends up in the right rooms. If you’re tired of chasing vanity metrics and ready to turn visibility into actual revenue, this conversation will change how you show up, forever.

Guest Bio:

Beth Nydick is the ultimate media strategist for coaches, consultants, experts, and authors who are ready to level up. While her clients focus on big ideas, Beth ensures their message doesn’t just reach audiences—it converts them. Known for turning high-potential thought leaders into media powerhouses, she secures the visibility and influence needed to drive real revenue.

Featured in OPRAH, Forbes, Business Insider, and more, and with appearances on major shows like The Drew Barrymore Show and The Tonight Show, Beth’s expertise isn’t just theory. With a proven track record, she’s the secret force turning industry experts into breakout stars. Thought leadership, meet profitability.

Connect with Beth:

She's @bethnydick on all platforms!

Grab her freebie here: https://beth-nydick.mykajabi.com/10kchecklist

• Ready to monetize your visibility? Get Beth's step-by-step checklist used by top guests to turn one media spot into a $10k payday!

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In this fiery breakdown, I unpack why the show Paradise blew it in the final episode—and draw a sharp, necessary parallel to how too many women are showing up in business: as the rando killer. You can’t expect people to care about your offer, your voice, or your leadership if you’ve been hiding behind surface-level content and calling it strategy. If you’re tired of doing “all the right things” and still not being seen, this episode will challenge you to go deeper, get visible, and lead with clarity. Spoiler alert: it starts with knowing who the hell you are.

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Thought leadership has become a buzzword — and frankly, it's losing all meaning. 

In this episode, I call out the watered-down nonsense parading as thought leadership in online business. I break down what true thought leadership actually requires: originality, courage, and conviction. You’ll hear the difference between being an expert, an authority, and a true thought leader, and why people should stop chasing the title and start doing the work. 

I wrap with three actionable steps to grow your authority today, and a warning for anyone mistaking visibility for value.

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Are you profitable or are you just making money?

Danielle Hayden, CPA and founder of Kickstart Accounting Inc., joins us to dismantle the dangerous money myths circulating in the online business world.

From shady financial "experts" on IG to manipulative marketing tactics that prey on business owner fears, Danielle calls it out.

We dive into the real role of a bookkeeper, who you need on your financial team, and how to recognize legit professionals. We uncover the truth around emotional spending in business, and the reality check your "money mindset" needs -- whether you're just starting out or scaling past six figures.

GUEST BIO: 

Danielle Hayden is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. a bookkeeping and accounting firm that is on a mission to coach six figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookkeeping, financial analysis, and support so they can grow profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses.

With over 15 years experience in the world of finance, Danielle has worked her way from accounting firm intern to the Co-Founder of Kickstart Accounting. She understands how complex business finances can be, and she knows that entrepreneurs need more than just a bookkeeper; they need real financial analysis and support in order to get the confidence required to create the sustainable wealth they deserve. Danielle brings a unique perspective when it comes to providing business owners with “the total package” as it relates to their finances.

She has been a guest on multiple top-rated shows including, Winning On Main Street, The How of Business and Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life. She is also the host of the Business By the books podcast.

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• Website: kickstartaccountinginc.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/
• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hayden-kickstartaccounting/
• Business by the Books Podcast: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/businessbythebooks/
• Your Free Gift: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/gift/

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In this fiery episode, I talk to operations strategist Nikki McKnight to break down the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with operations and hiring.

Nikki delivers sharp insights on why most business owners approach systems, hiring, and delegation all wrong — and what to do instead. Like, ACTUAL advice.

From avoiding "bitch eating crackers" moments in business to understanding the true role of operations (which, SPOILER ALERT, even a lot of operators are getting confused), this episode is packed with truth bombs, strategy, and no-BS advice.

Meet Nikki: 

Nikki McKnight (she/her) is an operations and systems strategist for creatives who want to develop operations & systems that create industry-leading experiences for their clients.

With over 15 years in operations, Nikki's superpower is making the complex simple, whether she's building high-performing teams, upgrading communication processes, or quietly geeking out over experience design.

When she’s not orchestrating logistical magic, she reads queer romance novels, builds Lego sets, and co-hosts the romance podcast First Dates & Soulmates —because successful millennials need hobbies too, right?

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• Newsletter: https://theopsshop.biz/fafo/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimcknight
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnikkimck/
• Podcast: First Dates & Soulmates https://firstdatesandsoulmates.substack.com/
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In this 100th episode of the podcast, I reflect on the journey to this major milestone and dive deep into the theme of legacy: what it means, and how we unknowingly build it every single day. I share a few personal reflections, lessons learned, and hear from a couple of past guests around what they want to be remembered for.

Featuring insights from Megan Hamilton, Bethany Hawkins, Jennifer DeWitt, Anita Kirkbride, and Nikki McKnight, this episode challenges you to consider the mark you're leaving on the world -- whether big or small, loud or quiet -- and is a reminder that legacy is all about intention, impact, and authenticity.

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The online business coaching industry doesn’t want you to succeed — it wants you to stay dependent.

In this episode, I share the truth behind high-ticket coaching, why so many programs fail ambitious leaders, and how to break free from the cycle of feeling “not enough.” I share my own experience with TEDx, speaking and business growth coaches, the moment I stopped following their rules, and the game-changing realization that led to my success. If you’ve ever felt like your ambition is being shrunk instead of supported, this is the wake-up call you need.

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What if success wasn’t about what you do, but who you are?

In this raw and transformative episode, I sit down with Gregory Rutledge (aka G Wiz) — a visionary, transformational leader, and master connector — to unpack why so many of us are trapped in identities that aren’t even ours.

We dive deep into:
✔️ The real reason ambitious women (especially women of color) feel unseen and undervalued.
✔️ Why the online business world is just corporate BS in a different wrapper — and how to escape it.
✔️ The hard truth: If you’re struggling to "find your niche", it’s because you ARE the niche.
✔️ The game-changing mindset shift that makes visibility, wealth, and impact inevitable.

This episode isn’t just conversation — it’s a call to action. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disillusioned, or exhausted by trying to play by the rules, this is your permission slip to burn them down and build your own path.

Listen now and get ready to rethink everything.

Guest Bio:

Gregory Rutledge is a clarity coach and master connector. He questions everything until all that's left is the right answer. Life is a game of fuck around and find out, and he does just that.

Connect with him here: linktr.ee/gregoryrutledge or check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@theofficialgwiz

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In this raw and unfiltered episode, I reflect on the aftermath of delivering my first TEDx talk — an experience that was both empowering and uncomfortable. 

I share how stepping onto that stage and finally speaking my truth sparked a deep reckoning about my work, my impact, and the online business space as a whole.

After years of playing by the unwritten rules of visibility — curated vulnerability, algorithm games, and selling success over substance — I. AM. DONE. 

I lay bare the exhaustion of constantly battling an industry that prioritizes profit over integrity and marketability over real impact. But this isn’t a resignation — it’s a revolution.

Heed my powerful call to action for ambitious women leaders: Stop shrinking to fit spaces that were never meant for you. Stop waiting for permission to claim your expertise. Stop being the hidden force behind others' success and step into your own.

The DragonFIRE Advisory is born out of this realization — an elite advisory for women who are ready to lead with power, purpose, and profit — without playing the games that drain them. This episode is a must-listen for women who are tired of fitting in and are ready to rise with significance.

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In this first episode of season 4 of Business Blasphemy, we call out tired tactics and reactive investments that leave entrepreneurs spinning their wheels. Sarah shares hard truths about why most investments fail and how to approach them strategically this year. Learn how to find the right coach or advisor, prioritize self-leadership, and stop falling for templated tactics disguised as bespoke strategies. It's time to align your actions with your vision and invest in what truly ignites your success.

Key Takeaways:

• Why most investments fail (hint: it’s not just the coach).
• The difference between cookie-cutter frameworks and personalized methodologies.
• What to look for in a coach or advisor in 2025.
• Why self-leadership is the foundation of every success.
• The role of accountability in creating real results.

Episode Structure:

1. The problem with reactive investments.
2. What you don’t need in 2025.
3. What to look for when investing in support.
4. How self-leadership drives success.
5. The season focus: leadership pillars that actually get results.

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The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.