BUILD IT, BABY!
BUILD IT, BABY! is for dreamers who are doers—people who know they’re meant for more and are tired of drifting, doubting, and waiting for clarity to appear.
Hosted by Penelope Bent, Success Strategist and founder of BUILD IT, BABY!, this podcast is an honest, grounded conversation about what it really takes to build a business, a career, or a life that actually feels aligned.
Through real stories, practical strategy, and deep inner work, Penelope helps listeners understand why they get stuck, what needs to change, and how to move forward—without hustle, hype, or pretending to have it all figured out.
Whether you’re standing at the edge of a bold decision, rebuilding after something fell apart, or simply ready to stop repeating the same patterns, BUILD IT, BABY! meets you where you are and helps you take the next honest step.
This isn’t about chasing someone else’s version of success.
It’s about building your own—one clear, intentional move at a time.
If you’re ready to move forward, you’re in the right place.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
59 episodes
Cut, Create, or Change: Rethinking Your Business
Running a business means knowing when to adjust. Markets change, costs rise, technology evolves, customer expectations shift, and the way you’ve always done something may no longer be the way you should do it. In this episode of BUILD IT, B...
Perfect Never Built Anything
Starting before you’re ready is often the difference between staying in the planning stage and actually moving forward. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores how perfectionism can look like high standards, preparat...
The Habit of Trying: Why We Stop Before We Start
Personal growth often begins with the simple decision to try.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent starts with an unlikely inspiration: a drawing puzzle she found on Facebook. What begins as a simple challenge become...
Personal Growth Changes Your Relationships: The Psychology of Becoming
Personal growth can change your relationships in ways you never expected.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores the complicated relationship between success, identity, and the people around us. She looks at w...
Building Through Uncertainty, Grief, and Life’s Setbacks
Building through difficult times requires us to rethink what progress actually looks like. Life doesn't always follow our plans, and sometimes the best we can give is 12%—and that's okay. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Be...
Every Builder Needs a Thinking Partner
The best ideas often come from having the right thinking partner.Initially, Penelope Bent believed BUILD IT, BABY! would be a podcast about building businesses. But through countless conversations, she discovered it was really a...
Why Your Next Chapter Requires a New Identity
Every meaningful life transition begins with an identity shift.Whether you're building a business, stepping into leadership, changing careers, returning to work, or simply feeling the pull toward something bigger, the hardest part isn't ...
The Difference Between Experience & Stagnation
Experience is one of our greatest assets—but only if it continues to evolve.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores the difference between experience and stagnation, challenging the idea that age is what deter...
Resignation vs Surrender: The Mindset That Changes Everything
Resignation vs surrender can shape every decision you make.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores the quiet difference between giving up on what's possible and staying open to what life might still have in s...
Courage Creates Clarity: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready
Personal growth begins the moment you stop waiting for certainty.How do you know when you're on the right path? It's one of the biggest questions people ask when they're building something meaningful, navigating change, or trying ...
Building Your Bridge to Success Before Success Arrives
Founder mindset begins long before success becomes visible.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores one of the most difficult seasons in entrepreneurship and life: the space between doing the work and seeing th...
Visibility Is the Bottleneck Holding You Back
Visibility is often the missing piece between where you are and where you want to go.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why being seen can feel so uncomfortable—even when we know it's necessary for growth...
The Rules of Networking in a Digital World
Networking has changed—and according to Penelope Bent, most people are still playing by outdated rules.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope explores why modern networking is less about collecting connections and more abo...
The Reality of Today’s Job Market
Navigating layoffs, career uncertainty, and rebuilding confidence in today’s job market.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent sits down with resume writer, LinkedIn strategist, and job search coach Melissa Grabiner f...
Branding, Trust, and the Energy You Bring Into a Room
Branding is more than logos, websites, or social media strategy. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent breaks down what actually shapes a brand: communication, consistency, reliability, emotional presence, and the experienc...
The Hidden Cost of Staying
Some life changes begin long before you actually leave.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent talks about the hidden emotional cost of staying in environments, relationships, or routines that no longer fit who you are...
Prioritization for Entrepreneurs: Busy vs Building
Building a business while balancing real life requires more than time management—it requires prioritization.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores one of the biggest reasons people stop progressing toward mea...
Why Building Something Visible Changes Everything
Building something meaningful changes the way you see yourself.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why so many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled — even when they’re busy all day long. Af...
Outgrowing Your Life: When Everything Feels “Off”
Feeling stuck is often a sign of personal growth — not failure.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent breaks down one of the most misunderstood experiences people face: that unsettling feeling that something in your l...
The Voice in Your Head Is Shaping Your Future
Your self-perception is shaping your life more than any strategy ever could.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent goes straight to the root of why so many people feel stuck, even when they’re doing all the “right” th...
Building a Side Income Before You Actually Need It
Building a side income is no longer optional—it’s necessary.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent breaks down the reality of today’s job market and why relying on a single income stream is no longer a safe strategy. ...
The Fourth Eye: Seeing Possibility Before Proof
Seeing beyond limitations starts with how you choose to see your reality.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent introduces what she calls the “fourth eye” — a way of thinking that allows you to see possibility before ...
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort (The Growth Shift)
Personal growth begins the moment discomfort shows up.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of building anything meaningful—learning how to be comfortable with being uncomf...
Why We Stay Stuck Even When We Know Better
Personal growth and life change require more than awareness — they require choice. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation.In this continuation, Penelope Bent and Courtney Anderson go deeper into what actually shifts when someone begin...
When Success Isn’t Enough: Finding Your Own Voice Again
Feeling stuck despite success is more common than most high achievers admit. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.In this deeply personal episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent sits down with life coach Courtney Anderson...