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Gateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastUnmasked Leadership Part 2: Doing the Work and Asking the Right Questions For Self Understanding with Dr. Jen BlossomIn this follow-up episode with Dr. Jen Blossom, Kara and Jen break down what it looks like when we are uncomfortable being authentic and vulnerable. Sharing their personal stories, they get real on what it might look like when you’re masking and how it can impact your everyday life. Jen introduces her process, ‘shed’, for doing the work to become your authentic, unmasked self. Each step of the process is broken down with practical insights and questions to help navigate through them. Jen highlights the importance of always going deeper, and looking inward to discover your true au...
2024-04-3030 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastThe Illusion of Success: Unpacking Your Childhood Values And Redefining What Success Looks Like with Christine JewellThis week, Kara sat down with Christine, a holistic health and high performance coach, to chat about the illusion of success. They unpack what it means to be successful, and the journey to becoming successful. They dive into what it can look like when you reach that ‘success’ but it looks different than you expected.Chrisitne also dives into how we often hold onto the values we learned as children, even if they are no longer serving us. She goes on to discuss the importance of redefining our values and what they mean to us as adults. Chri...
2024-04-2455 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastKara’s 7 Best Tips For Staying Productive on Unmotivated DaysIn this solo episode, Kara dives into productivity from a new perspective - the universal struggle of staying motivated, especially when faced with overwhelming tasks or challenging days. She shares her 7 best actionable tips, how you can use them and why they work.With refreshing honesty, Kara explains that even the most driven individuals have days where the smallest things feel like a monumental task. Drawing from her experiences, she explores some of the reasons why you may be feeling unmotivated including stress, anxiety and burnout.In this episode, you’ll learn how you can ta...
2024-04-1617 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastUnderstanding the Enneagram: Self-Discovery, Navigating Relationships and Leadership with Kristi RowlesIn this episode, Kara joins Kristi Rowles, founder of the Enneagram University, to explore the transformative power of the Enneagram. Kristi gives an overview of the nine personality types outlined in the Enneagram, explaining how each type may present itself. She goes on to share the drivers, fears and desires that each of the types may possess and how we can use this information to enhance our self-awareness.On a personal note, Kristi shares her journey of transitioning from therapy to coaching, highlighting the significance of the Enneagram in her own life and business. Kristi emphasises that...
2024-04-0939 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastCorporate to Creative: The Path to Entrepreneurship and Building a Brand with Angie McPhersonIn this episode, Kara chats with Angie McPherson as she shares her journey from the world of corporate to entrepreneurship. Angie's career path, which started in marketing and PR, took a unique turn towards branding photography, where she combined her photography skills with her marketing know-how to help creative entrepreneurs boost their online presence.During the conversation, Angie really drives home the importance of learning and adapting in the world of entrepreneurship. She shares from her own experiences and encourages taking inspired action. She explains that no matter which classes you choose to attend or books you...
2024-04-0235 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastThe Social Media Impact: Pop Culture, Vulnerability and Mental Health with Delaney SwiftIn this episode, Kara chats with podcast host and pop culture enthusiast Delaney Swift. Delaney gets real about how her childhood dream of being an actor shaped her into the creative person she is today. She talks about her time in college, where she studied journalism and later began working in a corporate job. While working Delaney began the Facebook group, Happy Scampers, a place for women to share positivity and inspiration. She shares how she pursued Happy Scampers full time for a year, but later returned to the corporate world, still remaining passionate about h...
2024-03-2636 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastUnmasked Leadership: Breaking Down Barriers to Authentic Leadership with Dr. Jen Blossom (Part 1)In this episode, Kara chats with Dr. Jen Blossom about the power of unmasked leadership. Dr. Jen, founder of Blossom Leadership, shares her personal experiences with perfectionism and anxiety and how she embraced vulnerability to help her unmask her true self. Jen breaks down what it means to be an unmasked leader, highlighting the role of authenticity in your unmasking journey. She shares common masks that leaders often wear including perfectionism and imposter syndrome, detailing how these can manifest in both our personal and professional lives.In this episode, you’ll learn actionable strategies to hel...
2024-03-1937 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastProductivity, Habit Stacking and Morning Routines with Kara KayrouzIn this solo episode, Kara dives into the world of productivity, habit stacking and fine-tuning your daily routines for success. Offering 8 actionable tips, she guides you to make the most of your busy day. She talks about productivity not just from a professional perspective, but also for personal growth.In this episode, you’ll discover how you can craft your ideal day, from morning routines to evening wind-downs, all aimed at boosting productivity. Kara also highlights the power of simplifying your life to help you reach your goals and conserve your energy all while maintaining balance....
2024-03-1228 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastFrom Modest Beginnings to Partner: Growth Mindset, Networking, and Homeownership Strategies with Courtney CrowderThis week Kara sat down with Courtney Crowder, part owner and partner at Phoenix Lending Group, to chat about making career moves, building connections and buying your first home. Courtney shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in a rural area and how she navigated through various career paths to become a successful entrepreneur.She opens up about the challenges she faced, including cutting off stagnant partnerships, making risky career moves and balancing motherhood with her professional aspirations. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships, both in business and personal life, and shares...
2024-03-0538 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastBuilding a Brand and Business: The Corporate Natalie Approach to Content CreationJoin Kara as she sits down with Corporate Natalie to chat about all things content creation and brand building. Natalie, who got her start in content creation during the pandemic for something fun to do, has since become the highly relatable, work-from-home persona Corporate Natalie. Natalie shares the strategies she used when she began as a content creator, giving valuable insights on collaborating with brands, creating a media kit, setting rates, and choosing brand partnerships. She also shares how, as her community grew, she adapted her approach to brand collaborations to be more selective. In th...
2024-02-2739 min
Mothercraft2. Up Close and Personal: Juggling Mom Life and Career Ambitions with Kara KayrouzIn this episode, Kara and I talk about juggling mom life and career ambitions. Not only did Kara take a position within a new company, but she stepped into a leadership role AND launched her first major entrepreneurial endeavor, all within her pregnancy and the first year of her son’s life. We’re also digging into guilt and how it can show up in both motherhood and career, understanding how you can use masculine and feminine energy that truly supports you in your own life, the beautiful, natural birth experience that took Kara’s confidence to another level, what p...
2024-02-2754 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastBuilding Wealth and Confidence: Lessons in Finance, Starting a Business and Financial Independence with Kendra NicoleIn this episode of the Gateless podcast, Kara sits down with Kendra, the CEO of The Finance Femme, an accounting and fractional CFO firm that is all about supporting women-owned businesses. With over ten years of experience as a business owner, Kendra brings hot tips, simple strategies, and personal stories from her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship.Kendra shares the realities behind ups and downs of growing her own business, and how these experiences have helped her create a 3 part framework to help others do the same. From the importance of trusting your gut, common...
2024-02-2240 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastOptimizing Life: The Power of Biohacking, Purposeful Work, and Feminine Empowerment with Dr. MollyJoin Kara as she explores the world of female biohacking with the amazing Dr. Molly. Dr. Molly expertly breaks down the concept of biohacking and offers practical insights on how it can positively transform your life through everyday routines, supplements, stress management, diet, and mental health. Dr. Molly also opens up about her personal journey as a woman in a male dominated environment like Silicon Valley. She advocates for finding work styles that suit us as women and honoring one of our biological purposes of creating humans and growing a family. She also highlights the importance of ha...
2024-02-1559 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastPassion-Driven: Lessons in Life, Business and Social Media with Christine RubinJoin Kara as she sits down with Christine Rubin of Mooi Social. In this episode, Christine shares her story of how she moved from South Africa to the United States as a kid. She opens up about the challenges she encountered while introducing her culture to others and how these experiences have shaped her.Christine also shares her journey as an entrepreneur, starting out in the corporate world while freelancing on the side, and eventually launching her own business. Shortly after launching Mooi Social, Christine faced an unexpected setback when she broke her arm. She openly shares...
2024-02-0857 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastThe Anti-Gatekeepers: Entrepreneurship and Launching the Gateless Community with Haley & KaraIn this episode, we share what it means to be an anti-gatekeeper and how it has influenced us as entrepreneurs. We share real stories of when we encountered gatekeepers and the frustrations we had that ultimately inspired us to create the Gateless Community.We read through your questions, sent to us through Instagram. Our answers draw from personal experiences, aiming to provide an authentic perspective into our entrepreneurial journeys.We also spill the details about our launch of the Gateless Community. We dive into the Gateless Community’s purpose, its benefits and how it can he...
2024-02-0155 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastA Powerhouse Duo: How Two Sisters Left Their Corporate Jobs to Build an Online Fitness EmpireIn this episode, Kara sits down with sister duo, Ashley and Amanda of Rosey Times Two, as they open up about their inspiring journey from commercial real estate to the launch of their own fitness brand and electrolyte business. They discuss the challenges of leaving behind their stable careers for the less stable, but ultimately more fulfilling, world of entrepreneurship. They go all the way back to the beginning, sharing how they started by posting healthy recipes and workouts and turned it into multiple successful businesses supporting their dream lives.They share how g...
2024-01-2543 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastThe Year of The Personal Brand: How to Earn and Thrive by Embracing Complexity with Kahlea WadeJoin Kara as she sits down with Kahlea Wade, an accomplished brand and influencer marketing specialist. Having grown tired of industry secrets and gatekeeping, Kahlea has vowed to share any knowledge she can to help those just starting out.In the interview, Kahlea dives into the world of personal branding, influencer marketing, and the importance of being genuine in content creation. She sheds light on the obstacles and victories of building a niche, creating engaging content, and establishing a strong presence on social media. Kahlea shares valuable insights into the strategies she used to navigate the complex...
2024-01-1849 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastFrom the Ground Up: Glennda Baker's Journey in Real Estate, Personal Branding, and Nurturing Client RelationshipsJoin hosts Haley and Kara in this empowering episode of the Gateless Podcast as they sit down with realtor, Glennda Baker.Prepare to be inspired as Glennda takes you on a journey through her remarkable career, sharing the secrets behind her rise to becoming one of the most recognized faces in the world of real estate video.In this candid conversation, Glennda opens up about the challenges she faced, the milestones she achieved, and the lessons she learned along the way. Discover pivotal moments in Glennda's career, propelling her from struggle to success...
2024-01-1150 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastStrategy Stacking, Drivers for Breaking Free From a Desk Job, and the Art of Staying Delusional to Achieve Goals with Shannon LutzIn this episode, we chat with Shannon Lutz, an entrepreneur and founder of the online business called The Social Bungalow, a physical coffee shop called Bungalow Coffee, and a catering arm. Shannon is an open book and shares her journey away from corporate to starting all three businesses and the evolution of her own approach to social interactions to stay energized and recharged. The conversation covers her transition from a corporate employee to a self-dependent entrepreneur and goes on to discuss the strategies and challenges she surmounted in achieving success in both digital and brick-and-mortar businesses during C...
2024-01-0434 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastCorporate Girl to Thriving Entrepreneur. Being Authentic and Putting in the Work to Build a Social Media Empire with Shelby ClementShelby Clement is the owner of Shelby Clement marketing and creator of a podcast called "Damn Good Content." Shelby shares her experiences of transitioning from a corporate job in the oil and gas industry to launching her own social media marketing business exceeding all of her expectations.She talks about her passion to support and motivate people to pursue their dreams as entrepreneurs and emphasizes the value of listening to one's intuition, dealing with challenges, and setting up boundaries in one’s personal and professional life.Shelby reflects on the importance of having genuine conversations ab...
2023-12-2847 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastSolo Episode: Setting Intentions for the New Year to Drive Personal Growth with KaraKara sits down and spills the details about her reflections from 2023 and her process for intention setting for 2024. She shares the exact intentions she's bringing into the new year and the importance of going through this process. Steal My Intentions1 - Shed the outdated personality traits2 - Use my Voice3 - Trust Myself4 - Live Limitlessly 5 - Prioritize my Comfort6 - Manifest7 - Say No8 - Stay Delusional9 - Begin Before I'm Ready10 - Love and Appreciate MyselfTo get the intention setting workbook Go to...
2023-12-2128 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastDiet Culture, Healing from Trauma, Self Confidence, SoulCycle, and Becoming a Doula with Kaitlyn WozniakToday we’re talking with Kaitlyn Wozniak, a multifaceted fitness expert, doula, and ambitious entrepreneur. Kaitlyn opens up about her transformative journey—from overcoming an eating disorder to her immersion in the fitness world, and ultimately embracing the roles of SoulCycle instructor and doula.Kaitlyn candidly delves into stories of self confidence, healing from trauma, and the profound nuances of finding out who you are and aligning that with work.This episode is packed with truths about the joys and challenges of motherhood, underlining the power of self-confidence and resilience. Resources:⚡ Click here
2023-12-1448 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastEntrepreneurship, Self Doubt, Comparison on Social Media, Alcohol Triggers and Hustle Culture with Haley and KaraIn this episode Haley and Kara sit down and have a candid conversation about entrepreneurship . They, delve into the journey of starting a business from its inception to growth, addressing the raw experiences and pivotal moments along the way.They get real about self doubt and share strategies for handling uncertainties during those crucial early phases of business development. They reveal how this entrepreneurial experience has become an unexpected avenue for personal growth and development.They touch on the influence of social media on their work and its impact and the emotional challenges...
2023-12-0745 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastDeciding To Be An Entrepreneur, Self Care to Fuel Business Results, Building an Eponymous Brand, and Trusting Gut Feelings in Life & Business With Marrin CostelloIn this episode, we engage in an inspiring conversation with Marrin Costello, a renowned businesswoman, entrepreneurial coach, and podcaster. Marrin opens up about her journey in building a successful and multifaceted brand.She delves into the transformation of her passion into a professional venture, offering insights on why not every hobby should evolve into a career. Marrin provides her unique perspective on the entrepreneurial mindset, helping listeners discern whether they are better suited as entrepreneurs or employees, and how to choose their path wisely.Marrin candidly discusses the challenges she faced, including reaching...
2023-11-3051 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastExclusive: BTS Building a New Podcast From Zero, How to Monetize a Podcast, Building a Brand from ScratchIn this Episode we share every detail of our experience so far building a podcast from zero. We talk about how we decided to get started, barriers to entry when building a podcast, costs we've incurred, the strategy we take to identify and book guest interviews, how and when we will monetize, our exact tech set-up, whats been challenging so far, marketing strategies, and our growth plans. Towards the end of the episode Haley's shares the specifics of our stats 1 month in to the podcast - how many listeners, downloads, countries reached, and ch...
2023-11-2332 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastBehind the Scenes: Jasmine Star on Context Switching, Getting Uncomfortable to Build a Brand and Relatability in Your StoryThis episode is a behind the scenes view of a business coaching session session. The purpose of Gateless is to keep it real and share every detail of the road to success. In this episode, we're sharing a step we took as a business to seek advice and consulting from world-class speaker, thought leader, podcast host, CEO, and entrepreneur Jasmine Star.This episodes gets into context switching and the importance of staying focused on only the most important things and asking yourself how badly you actually want a business if you are unwilling to get uncomfortable. Jasmine pre...
2023-11-1649 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastPsychology in the Workplace, Money Milestones, and Habits to Keep and Kick with Carolyn NolanIn this episode, Carolyn shares her journey from a commission only job as a new graduate to becoming the CEO of her own wealth advisory practice and finding the through line between passion and career.She shares what it was like to be one of the few women in an office of men and how the transparency of sales drove her to hit significant money milestones as a young professional.We discuss the habits needed to stay consistent, and focused on your goals as well as the habits we no longer have room for in...
2023-11-0952 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastBurn Out, Life Changing Sabbatical and Betting on Yourself to Earn and Learn in Tech with Kara KayrouzIn this episode of the Gateless Podcast, we sit down with our co-host Kara, an executive at a tech startup, and Gateless co-founder. Kara shares candid insights about her career journey, as she navigated through various roles, negotiated promotions, faced burnout, and overcame to find her path. She talks about the importance of self-belief, setting boundaries, betting on one's self, and the value of learning from every experience. The episode also discusses the mission of Gateless - a community focused on empowering women, sharing inspirational stories, and being a beacon of support for women all over the world. Tune...
2023-11-0231 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastLinkedIn Sales Leader to Real Estate Investor with Anna Wright: Tech Sales, Wealth Building, Tanzania PhilanthropyIn this episode, Kara sits down with Anna Wright, a high-achiever who wears many hats: a senior leader at LinkedIn, the proud owner of 18 rental properties, and a life-changer in Tanzania.Anna shares how she climbed the corporate ladder and made a name for herself in rooms filled with opportunity. She shares her journey of acquiring 18 rental properties over the years, starting with the first one back in college, and talks about the importance of smart delegation to keep your mind clear.The conversation also dives into Anna’s heartwarming work in Tanzania. With a mi...
2023-10-2649 minGateless | Business & Self Growth PodcastFrom Side Hustle to Multi-Million Dollar Business: Scaling a Subscription Service Through Instagram with Haley IngramIn the first episode of Gateless, Kara interviews Haley on how she turned her passion and side hustle into a multi-million dollar business called Coffee & Contracts. Haley shares her story of launching C&C, from her beginnings as a real estate agent to her transition to social media management. We also discuss personal branding, business growth and scaling, community building, and more.Haley Ingram is a former real estate agent who turned to marketing to help other agents generate leads and sales. She started Coffee & Contracts as a side hustle, but it quickly became her full-time job.
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