Take The Leap
Take the Leap is the podcast where we get real about the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship and life.
Sure, some folks make running a business look like a walk in the park, but let's be honest – it's more like a wild ride through a theme park with unexpected twists and turns!
Join us your co-hosts, Victoria & Ashlan, as we spill the beans on our own real-life experiences and shine a spotlight on some amazing guests. From the highs of success stories to the lows of epic failures, and hey, we'll even throw in some cringe-worthy, laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments for good measure!
So buckle up and tune in every week for a dose of raw, unfiltered truth about what it's really like to chase your dreams and build a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just dipping your toes into the startup world, we've got something for everyone. Even if it's just to make you think, "I'm so glad I didn't do what they did!"
Take The Leap
Latest Episodes
#136: Remember You Don’t Need to Work With Everyone, Why Aligned Clients Matter
In this solo recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with Marina Martinez-Bateman and unpack the realities of consulting, nonprofit work, professionalism, and building a business rooted in alignment rather than performative...
#135: Real Talk on Capitalism, Consulting, and Client Work
In this unfiltered and wide-ranging conversation, Marina Martinez-Bateman returns to share what it actually looked like to survive one of the most volatile years many nonprofit professionals have ever experienced. From losing clients week after...
#134: You Don’t Owe the Internet Your Presence Everywhere
In this solo recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with writer and writing coach Sam Pollack and unpack the pressure entrepreneurs feel to constantly create content, stay visible online, and “play the algorithm game.”...
#133: The Anti-Algorithm Strategy: SEO, Email, and Real Connection
In this candid and refreshingly honest conversation, we sit down with returning guest Samantha (Sam) Pollack to talk about what it really looks like to navigate a business pivot in today’s ever-changing marketing landscape. From walking away fr...
#132: Business, Politics, and Community Impact
In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with Michael Jonas and dive deeper into collaboration, community-building, networking, and the scarcity mindset that often shows up in entrepreneurship.They explore why...
