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BUILD IT, BABY!Write the Next ChapterEpisode 23 | You’re not stuck because you’re incapable — you’re stuck because you’re carrying an old story into a new season.In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why our minds replay past experiences on a loop, how unprocessed stories quietly shape our decisions, and what it really takes to trust yourself again when you’re stepping into a new chapter. From the science of repetition to the deeper work of meaning-making, this conversation reframes resilience, personal growth, and confidence as skills you can build — not traits you’re born with.This episode i...
2025-12-3019 minBUILD IT, BABY!Leadership That Lasts with David RothEpisode 22 | What makes a leader worth following — not just when things are easy, but when decisions are hard and direction matters most?In this episode, Penelope sits down with David Roth, VP Sales, Cybersecurity Expert, Go to Market Specialist and a seasoned leader in the cybersecurity industry, to unpack what real leadership actually looks like inside growing organizations. Together, they explore the difference between management and leadership, why trust and accountability are non-negotiable, and how clear communication shapes culture from the inside out.David shares what matters most in a leader’s first 100 days, how to b...
2025-12-2324 minBUILD IT, BABY!15 Tips Every Job Seeker Needs Right NowEpisode 21 | The job market is shifting fast — and for many, it’s happening without warning. In this episode, Penelope Bent shares 15 recruiter-backed tips designed to help you navigate career uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and intention.Drawing from years of experience interviewing and placing thousands of candidates, Penelope breaks down what actually matters right now — from defining your career path and refining your resume and LinkedIn presence to building strong recruiter relationships, preparing for interviews, and positioning yourself to receive an offer.Whether you’ve recently been laid off, are actively job searching, or simply want to be pr...
2025-12-1623 minBUILD IT, BABY!Starting Something New: A Conversation with Gail GabrielEpisode 20 | Sometimes the next chapter asks you to begin again — and your experience becomes the advantage. In this episode, Penelope sits down with writer and model Gail Gabriel, who just launched her new blog Almost 80. They talk about starting something new later in life, the myths we hold about aging, and why confidence often grows from simply deciding to begin.Gail shares lessons on navigating workplace dynamics, protecting your energy, and trusting your voice through every season of life. Her perspective offers grounded, uplifting guidance for women entrepreneurs, career pivoters, and anyone building a purpose-driven life or bu...
2025-12-0924 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Art of ReinventionEpisode 019 | Reinvention isn’t starting over — it’s starting wiser. In this episode, Penelope breaks down what it really means to enter a new chapter, whether you’re retiring, pivoting, or simply feeling that tug of “I’m not done yet.” You’ll explore why transitions aren’t endings, how your experience becomes fuel for what’s next, and the small sparks that often lead to your biggest moves. Plus, a listener Q&A on one of the smartest decisions she ever made in business — and how it shaped decades of entrepreneurial growth.Text us your listener questions or comments...
2025-12-0225 minBUILD IT, BABY!From Why Me To What NowEpisode 018 | When life or business knocks you flat, it’s easy to slip into “Why is this happening to me?” But the shift that changes everything — in entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal growth — is moving from why me to what now.In this episode, Penelope breaks down the real work of navigating difficulty with clarity and perspective. She shares how setbacks become data, how to emotionally process without getting stuck, and why resilience is one of the most underrated tools for women entrepreneurs, female founders, and anyone building a purpose-driven life or business. You’ll learn the three R’s of any c...
2025-11-2533 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Signal Beneath the DoubtEpisode 017 | Self-doubt isn’t a flaw—it’s a signal. In this episode, Penelope unpacks the seven root causes of self-doubt and how they shape your business, your creativity, and the bold life you’re building. From fear of failure to comparison to credential pressure, she breaks down the hidden stories that keep entrepreneurs, creatives, and career pivoters stuck. Plus, a listener Q&A on cultivating daily joy, perspective, and grounded optimism.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morga...
2025-11-1828 minBUILD IT, BABY!Paint the Life You WantEpisode 016 | If your life and business were a painting, would you love what you see? In this episode, Penelope explores how expectation shapes everything—from your mindset to your results. She unpacks how your thoughts, words, and daily stories become brushstrokes on the canvas of your reality, and why you often get not what you want, but what you expect. Plus, a listener Q&A on starting a retail business—and the first question every entrepreneur should ask before opening their doors.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day...
2025-11-1133 minBUILD IT, BABY!Beyond the AlgorithmEpisode 015 | Your business isn’t built on your ads—it’s built on your intention. In this episode, Penelope pulls back the curtain on modern marketing—the noise, the algorithms, and the soul that’s gone missing. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and how to build a brand that connects on a human level. Plus, a listener Q&A on the “failure” that wasn’t—and why walking away from what doesn’t fit is sometimes the most powerful move you can make.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day P...
2025-11-0427 minBUILD IT, BABY!How You Show Up MattersEpisode 014 | Your presence speaks before you do. In this episode, Penelope explores how showing up with intention shapes trust, confidence, and the opportunities that come your way. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence. Plus, a listener Q&A on how to stand out when the job market feels stacked against you.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev “Fall...
2025-10-2832 minBUILD IT, BABY!Rewriting Your Money StoryEpisode 013 | Money isn’t just numbers—it’s beliefs, fears, and old stories that shape every decision you make. In this episode, Penelope unpacks the money scripts we carry (from childhood lessons to cultural pressures) and how they impact self-worth, business choices, and even the bold moves you avoid. You’ll learn how to spot the limiting beliefs holding you back, reframe your money story, and start building from a place of freedom, alignment, and possibility. Plus, a listener Q&A on sustaining motivation when the first spark fades.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD...
2025-10-2137 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Rhythm of Work and LifeEpisode 012 | Balance isn’t something you stumble across — it’s something you build. In this episode, Penelope unpacks the traps that keep you out of rhythm and the shifts that bring your work and life back into harmony. Plus, a listener Q&A on going back to school later in life — and how to navigate your partner’s reaction to your next big move.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The S...
2025-10-1428 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Blueprint WithinEpisode 011 | Every build begins with you. How you learn, decide, and create isn’t random — it’s your personal operating system. In this episode, Penelope guides you through five questions that reveal your unique blueprint. When you understand how you’re wired, you stop fighting yourself and start building in alignment. Plus, a listener Q&A on unexpected discoveries in entrepreneurship.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shem...
2025-10-0722 min
AcquiredAcquired Live at Radio City Music Hall (Presented by J.P. Morgan)It’s finally here! Today we are releasing Acquired’s first “concert film” — the full video recording of our Radio City live show from this summer with Jamie Dimon, Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, Barry Diller, and cameos from around the Acquired Cinematic Universe including Christina Cacioppo, Ben Clymer, and Howard Schultz.To watch the full production on any device, please head over to Spotify where you’ll find it available for free in the Acquired feed right alongside all our other episodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77Kl3BsiEQLpli2Q2ozZuf?si=4f4609e34...
2025-10-0101 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Mind-Killer or the CompassEpisode 010 | Fear is the mind-killer—or is it the compass pointing you toward clarity? In this episode, Penelope unpacks the fears that keep us stuck—fear of the unknown, failure, security, and even isolation—and shows how clarity can cut through the noise. She shares her personal “knowings,” lessons from the bold moves she’s made (and resisted), and why the story you tell yourself about what could go wrong is rarely the whole truth. Plus, a listener Q&A on whether age should hold you back from creating something new.Text us your listener questions or comments!
2025-09-3021 minBUILD IT, BABY!Building a Brand That LastsEpisode 009 | Your brand is more than a name or a logo—it’s the promise behind everything you build. In this episode, Penelope breaks down how to define your brand’s purpose, find your voice, and design a visual identity that makes an impact. She also shares why your personal brand is just as vital as your business brand, and how alignment fuels trust. Plus, a listener Q&A on knowing when it’s time to move on.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted b...
2025-09-2329 minBUILD IT, BABY!Turning Feedback into FuelEpisode 008 | Feedback can fuel your build—or flatten it. Penelope shares how to hear hard things, give notes with care, and protect your vision without getting rigid. Three knowings to keep you grounded, plus a bold listener Q&A on faith and creative partnership.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along...
2025-09-1625 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Power of ConvictionEpisode 007 | When you strip it all back, building comes down to this: how much do you want it, and what will you give up to get there? This episode breaks down the role of conviction in your business, career, or life shift. We’ll cover sacrifice, negative self-talk, handling outside criticism, and why persistence is the hidden key to lasting success.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yur...
2025-09-0932 minBUILD IT, BABY!The Sales MindsetEpisode 006 | Think you’re not a salesperson? Think again. From pitching clients to job interviews to everyday conversations, selling is really about sharing what you believe in. In this episode, we explore how to uncover your sales personality, use it with confidence, and make selling feel authentic. Plus, a listener Q&A on mistakes that turn into lessons.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved...
2025-09-0231 minBUILD IT, BABY!Defining SuccessEpisode 005 | Success isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s personal. In this episode, we dig into what it means to define success your way, why it evolves, and how it fuels the life you’re building. Plus, a listener question that might just sound familiar.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along:
2025-08-2631 minBUILD IT, BABY!Igniting the IdeaEpisode 004 | Every dream starts with a spark. The question is—what’s yours? In this episode, we talk about the ideas that tug at you, how to stop dismissing them, and what it takes to bring them to life. Plus, we’ll dive into how to shape your offering so it truly stands out.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev “Fall...
2025-08-1936 minBUILD IT, BABY!Breaking Through the BlockEpisode 003 | Every big move comes with an obstacle—money, time, fear, or something else entirely. But here’s the truth: that roadblock might be the gift that forces you to get creative, resourceful, and unstoppable. In this episode, we’ll talk about dismantling your biggest challenges, turning setbacks into stepping stones, and why the universe’s “no” is often pointing you toward your real “yes.”Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Sta...
2025-08-1231 minBUILD IT, BABY!Steering with PurposeEpisode 002 | You’re building—but are you building in the right direction? This episode is a pause, a zoom out, and a check-in with yourself. We’re talking intention, alignment, and how to stop living on autopilot. Plus, how to deal with that sneaky self-doubt when you’re starting something new.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev...
2025-08-0526 minBUILD IT, BABY!Your Bold Move Starts HereEpisode 001 | This episode is your permission slip — or maybe your push — to start building something bolder. And when it comes to pricing your work before you feel “ready”? We’ve got you covered there, too.Text us your listener questions or comments!BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram| Facebook | LinkedIn P...
2025-07-2928 min
Honest Ecommerce340 | Understanding Attribution Before Scaling Spend | with Aaron ZaghaAaron Zagha is the Chief Marketing Officer at Newton Baby, the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the baby sleep category. With a background in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan, Aaron brings a financial operator’s lens to performance marketing, attribution modeling, and team leadership.Before joining Newton, Aaron led international Ecommerce for Teleflora, managing growth across global markets and navigating the complexity of seasonal retail cycles and cross-border logistics. Today, he applies that same analytical rigor to the world of baby and juvenile goods where trust, conversion, and retention all hinge on deeply personalized journeys....
2025-07-2824 min
Andrew Morgan Watches (For Your Ears Only)10 Coolest New Affordable Watches You Have To SeeHere are 10 cool new affordable watches that I think you need to see! All the latest bargain watches from Seiko, Casio, Timex and more.Featured watches:Seiko SSK023/SSK025Timex x Seconde/Seconde Q Timex LoserCasio G-Shock 5600 Ben ClymerTimex Marlin JetFurlan Marri x RevolutionMad Watch Collector x Radcliffe Mad Hacker Field WatchBulova Meteorite Lunar PilotBlancpain x Swatch Fifty Fathoms Ocean of StormsTudor x Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Black Bay Ceramic
2025-06-2917 min
The Georgia Forestry Forum8. Selling Your Timber with Troy Clymer and Morgan CookHave ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!Today's topic is selling your timber! Join GFC's Troy Clymer and Morgan Cook for an in-depth discussion on how to sell your timber, including a step-by-step breakdown with tips straight from the experts. For more information on forestry, timber sales and land management - please visit our website: www.gatrees.orgFind us on socials:-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
2024-08-3029 min
Honest Ecommerce242 | The Sudden Pivot Towards Success | with Annie Slabotsky and Morgan LernerAnnie Slabotsky and Morgan Lerner are the co-founders of GoNanas, a women-owned, vegan, gluten-free, and top allergen-free banana bread company at the forefront of the #1 comfort food trend. Since the company's inception, Annie and Morgan have launched GoNanas into 2,000 retail locations globally, including Whole Foods and Target. They have also earned appearances on QVC, Good Morning America, and in Forbes, and USA Today.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:59] The types of products that GoNanas is selling[01:27] Where the idea of GoNanas came from[02:21] Shelf life of baked loaves vs bread mix[02:47] Was...
2023-09-1120 min
The Union TapesMike 'Rooftop' Escamilla - Episode 9Rooftop sprung into the BMX spot light in 1993 and scored the last part on the game changing VHS dirty deeds, which was the ground breaking video in 94. From there he established himself as a solid fixture in any BMX media or event. He's still riding at a high level and been through every bmx period since then and remained relevant to this day. We get into almost all of it in this one, drawing influence from the street skaters of that era, around Hollywood and LA area. Looking at BMX from a different angle to most others at that time...
2022-12-212h 37
Honest Ecommerce204 | MBA vs Lessons From Building a Brand | with Brenton HutchinsonBrenton spent his childhood growing up outside Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey. After graduating High School he attended Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia where he received an undergraduate '06 and graduate '12 degree in Business. Upon graduating Brenton started a career in Commercial Real Estate. He is currently employed as the President of a firm based out of New York City. He is married to his wife, Meghan and they have 4 children together, Grace (8), Morgan (7), Juliet (4) and Brenton II (2). A born and bred Jersey Boy, Brenton lives just 5 miles from the beac...
2022-12-1925 min
Honest Ecommerce190 | What Makes You “Cool” Can Alienate Your Customers | with Anouck GotlibAnouck Gotlib was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and studied Fashion Design at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Israel. She moved to New York to pursue a career in fashion—first at Zac Posen and later at Donna Morgan. Anouck would return from long days on Fashion Ave to spend nights and evenings working on Belgian Boys' graphics, branding, packaging, and marketing, and she ultimately decided to step away from the fashion world and into entrepreneurship with her husband Greg. Today, Anouck is the CEO at Belgian Boys and serves on the advis...
2022-09-1217 min