Accidental CEO Podcast
Dive into the heart of creativity and business with the Accidental CEO Podcast, your go-to audio hangout for turning passion into a thriving business. Hosted by Nata Salvatori, a seasoned wedding photographer and savvy business educator, this podcast peels back the curtain on the accidental journey from creative professional to CEO. Whether you stumbled upon the role of entrepreneur or have always dreamt of leading your own venture, this podcast is crafted for you.
Each episode is a blend of inspiring stories, practical strategies, and real-world advice to navigate the complexities of running a creative business. From building a brand that resonates with your ideal clients to mastering the art of sustainable growth, Nata and a roster of guest experts offer insights into making the leap from creative to CEO not just possible, but profitable and fulfilling.
The Accidental CEO Podcast is more than just a podcast; it's a community of creative minds eager to transform their accidental titles into intentional successes. So, if you're passionate about what you do but unsure how to fall in love with the business side of things, let Nata guide you. Subscribe to the Accidental CEO Podcast and join a vibrant community of creative entrepreneurs ready to make their mark on the business world. Together, let's turn your passion project into your success story.
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Episodes
63 episodes
62: SEO for Creatives: How to attract your dream client—without relying on Instagram
This week on The Accidental CEO Podcast, we sit down with Roy Serafin—wedding photographer turned SEO strategist and CEO of Story and Community. Roy's story is anything but linear, but it’s packed with gold for any creative wh...
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61: The Importance of PR in the Wedding Industry
Meghan Ely, owner of OFD Consulting, shares her journey from accidental CEO to wedding publicist and PR expert. She saw a gap in the wedding industry for effective promotion and decided to fill it. Megan emphasizes the importance of PR in getti...
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60: Why Educators Need Their Own Spaces to Grow.
From high school dance teacher to entrepreneur empowering educators—Laylee Emadi’s journey wasn’t a straight line, but it’s one full of heart, purpose, and ripple effects. In this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast, Laylee opens up about how...
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59: Pioneering Accessible Mental Health: Nourishment for the Soul
Amy Mahler, co-owner of MyNourishmentForTheSoul, discusses their mission to make mental health help affordable and accessible. They have developed an app called Mind Nourishment for the Soul that provides weekly transformational insights and ch...
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58: Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone to Success
Courtney Nein, a certified coach for the Dinner Table Academy, shares her journey of helping families build financial competency and create a healthy money mindset. She emphasizes the importance of involving children in the family's financial d...
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57: Setting Boundaries and Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Halle Heather, owner of Luli Photo and Film and host of the Take Your Shot Podcast, shares her journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time wedding photographer and business coach. She discusses the importance of taking risks and follow...
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38:46
56: Capturing Legacies Through Photography: From Healing to Heirlooms
Jamie Fisher, a photographer and conference host, shares her journey from wanting to be a maternity nurse to becoming a photographer and educator. She discusses the support she received from her family and friends during this transition and the...
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55: Bridging Knowledge Gaps: Planning for Business Success
Inbar Madar, CEO of MI Business Consulting, shares her journey from working in corporate to starting her own consulting firm. She specializes in helping small business owners maximize profits and expand their businesses. Inbar noticed a gap in ...
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54: Making Data-Driven Decisions for Business Growth
Cassie Hayes, CEO of PremierOpSpot, shares insights on systems and optimization to help business owners grow and free up time. She discusses her journey from network marketing to becoming a fourth-generation business owner. The biggest challeng...
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53: Effective Storytelling Techniques for Business Success
Akua Konadu, a storytelling strategist, shares her journey from pageantry to entrepreneurship. She discusses the pressure she felt as the daughter of immigrants to pursue a traditional career path and how she ultimately followed her passion for...
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55:29
52: Understanding Sales Behaviors: Motivations Behind Actions
Andrea Frey, a conversion copywriter and launch strategist, shares her journey from being a physician assistant to becoming the CEO of her own business. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with people before selling to them and the need...
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51: Mini Moguls: My Kids Share Their Business Wisdom
In this episode of the Accidento CEO podcast, host Nata Salvatori invites her daughters to share their perspectives on what it means to be a CEO and the lessons they've learned from watching their Mom run a business. The conversation explores t...
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50: Time-Saving Strategies: Tips to Save Five Hours a Week
In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Gemma Baxter, a time and task expert, about burnout and growing a business. Gemma shares her journey from experiencing burnout and anxiety to becoming the CEO of her own business. She emphasizes the im...
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49: Education and Customer Engagement: Keys to Business Success
Danielle Brooks, owner of the Honey Truck, shares her journey from being a journalist to becoming a beekeeper and owning a successful honey business. She started as a photographer and gradually transitioned into beekeeping after discovering her...
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48: Managing Business and Prioritizing Rest with Human Design
Swapna Patel, a former New York fashion designer and personal style expert, shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to starting her own business as a stylist. She emphasizes the importance of dressing for success and how clothing can b...
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47: Mindset and PR Strategies for Small Business Growth
Katrina Owens, founder of Knockout Directive, shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming an accidental CEO. She discusses the challenges she faced in starting her own business and the importance of overcoming self-doubt. Owens also ...
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46: Scaling Your Business: Letting Go to Grow
In this episode of the Accidental CEO podcast, owner Nata Salvatori shares her personal journey of delegation and scaling her business. She discusses the common limiting beliefs that hinder entrepreneurs from delegating tasks and emphasizes the...
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45: Leadership Strategies: Setting Up Team Members for Success
Adam Liette, founder of Smooth Operations, helps entrepreneurs navigate the growth phase of their businesses by creating systems and workflows. He emphasizes the importance of setting up team members for success and becoming a leader instead of...
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44: Defining Success on Your Own Terms: Entrepreneurial Insights
In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Michaela Robertson, a registered nurse and founder of Michaela Robertson Coaching. They discuss Michaela's journey from being a new grad nurse to founding her coaching business and Strides for Strength...
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43: Building an Authentic and Impactful Business: Embracing Multifaceted Identity
In this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast, Nata Salvatori sits down with Swey Jitti, a business and alignment strategy guide for creatives who shares her journey as a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the importance of stepping int...
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42: Transitioning from Feeling Stuck to Pursuing a Creative Career
In this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast, Nata Salvatori sits down withKatie Lane Dei, owner of Bibliophage Press. Katie shares her journey from starting in education and nonprofit sectors to becoming an editor and productivit...
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41: The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Insights and Strategies
In this solo episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast, Nata Salvatori challenges the concept of work-life balance, arguing that it’s an unrealistic ideal that often leads to guilt and frustration for entrepreneurs, especially parents. Ins...
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40: Building a Loyal and Engaged Audience: Quality Over Quantity
In this conversation, Nata Salvatori interviews Nichole Lauren, a photographer, attorney, and business coach, about her journey from law school to wedding photography and her experience monetizing a small audience. Nichole shares how she starte...
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39: Developing a Strong Mindset to Overcome Business Roadblocks
In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Sasha Eburne, a virtual assistant and coach. Sasha shares her journey of starting her own business and the lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and the combinatio...
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38: Hypnotic and Mindset Strategies for Peak Performance
In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Paul Salter, a mindset and performance coach. Paul shares his journey from being a nutrition coach to becoming a hypno mindset and performance coach. He explains the power of hypnosis and how it can he...
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