The Hats We Wear

Beth Iaciofano
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In this podcast, my guests discuss the different "hats" they wear, meaning the roles they play, the joys and challenges associated with those hats, and how they navigate and hopefully overcome the challenges.

  1. Jan 14

    Priyanka Khandalkar

    In today's episode, Pri discusses her journey to becoming a heart-centered business strategist and scale engine expert. Heart-centered and business don't sound like they go together but that's what makes Pri different. She started out in the male-dominated world of engineering and was always considered a "leader without a title" that gave her all. When she was unexpectantly laid off, she decided to expand her reach so she had multiple streams of revenue. One of her jobs included one-to-one coaching and becoming a business coach for start-ups. Her ability to extend her reach and follow her intuition led her to starting her own business in 2023 called SynrGEE and then Beyond: House of Scale and Scale Engine Empire Era in 2025. The thread through all of her years in business has been her ability to stay aligned with who she is and what she wants. She is intentional with how she schedules her day and who she spends time with and takes pauses throughout her day so she doesn't burn out. Her grounding belief is that rejection is redirection and takes action based on what feels aligned to her. The three things she keeps in mind when choosing projects are: Peace, Purpose, and Profitable. Will she find peace doing the project, is there a purpose, and is it profitable. These sound to me like words to live by. Website: https://priyankakhandalkar.com Freebie: SOP Guide Workbook Book: "Wings of a Woman" Show Up With Priyanka Podcast on ListenNotes Show Up With Priyanka Podcast on Apple Podcasts Priyanka Khandalkar on LinkedIn Priyanka Khandalkar on Linq -  Priyanka Khandalkar on Instagram Priyanka Khandalkar in Facebook

    Priyanka Khandalkar

  2. Jan 14

    Patricia Stepler

    In this episode, Patricia shares her journey from music teacher to starting her own business called Creating Top Producers. She helps small business owners upscale and increase profit while also assisting large businesses with their leadership development programs. As a former educator with 31 years of experience, she learned to deal with many different types of personalities, to be less judgmental, and to see situations from different perspectives. This has helped her in her business since many of the issues her clients have with their staff are no different from what she dealt with in the classroom. She helps her clients shift their own thinking so they can work with their staff in new ways. Patricia lives her life understanding the importance of aligning her mindset with where she wants to go. She says, "you can never outperform the image you have of yourself." In order to reach the goals you desire, you have to believe you can do it and live the emotion of doing it. Website: https://creatingtopproducers.com/home YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@patriciastepler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciastepler/

    Patricia Stepler

  3. 12/30/2025

    Geeta Sidhu-Robb

    Geeta is an entrepreneur, business strategist, transformational coach, activist, speaker, and so much more! In this episode, she discusses how she went from being an attorney to an activist for women. Encountering financial hardship while being a single mother was the motivation she needed to make a change and build her empire. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, she is a passionate activist for women empowerment. She spearheads a global initiative dedicated to providing equitable workplaces for all women. She is renowned for her work and strives to leave her mark on the world as a leader for the empowerment of all women. Website: https://www.geetasidhu-robb.com/new-homegee

    Geeta Sidhu-Robb

  4. 12/30/2025

    Karen Sarmento

    Karen Sarmento is a Nurse Practitioner and Success Strategist for high-achieving women who are ready to redefine success on their own terms. She specializes in guiding accomplished women who, despite their outward success, feel confined by others' expectations and disconnected from their true purpose. With nearly two decades of experience in healthcare she has a deep understanding of the mind-body connection. Karen’s approach acknowledges the unspoken truth many women face: the constant pressure to validate their existence and prove their worth, is often at the cost of their own well-being and true happiness. She guides her clients to transform the very challenges that once made them feel small into their greatest strengths. As the host of the "We Are Meant for More" podcast, Karen shares powerful insights and strategies that help women tune into their inner voice and silence the self-critic that holds them back. Her work incorporates the science of the subconscious mind, manifestation techniques, and strong faith to help her clients create lives that truly reflect their limitless potential. Whether redefining success, overcoming self-doubt, or breaking free from societal expectations, Karen’s mission is to remind women that they are not defined by their past —they are a unique force, destined to rise confidently into their own extraordinary version of greatness and success. Website: Karensarmento.com

    Karen Sarmento

  5. 12/30/2025

    Shillpi Joshi

    In this episode, Shillpi shares her experiences as a spiritual alchemist and psychic. She sees herself as a modern-day spiritual alchemist on a quest to transmute life's experiences into profound wisdom and enlightenment. With 22 years of experience as a psychic and clairvoyant guide, she leads seekers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, exploring the alchemy of the soul, unlocking the secrets of inner transformation and empowerment. She inspires others to awaken their true potential and embrace the magic of spiritual alchemy in their lives by holding space for them while they “discover your light within”. Website: https://www.awakeningwithshillpi.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakeningwithshillpi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningwithShillpi

    Shillpi Joshi

  6. 12/30/2025

    Anna VanAgtmael

    In this episode, Anna speaks about her hats as a business owner, dog mom, wife, retreat host, and DIY fanatic. After 13 years as a lab manager of a molecular diagnostics lab, an accident followed by chronic pain and neck surgery forced a stillness and quiet that was both uncomfortable but transformative. This period of time made Anna question her life and prompted her to ask, "What do I want?" She decided to say yes to things that made her uncomfortable and used the skills she had acquired building the lab and helping her husband with his landscaping business to start a retreat company called Wandering Roots. She started by organizing and running her own retreats but has branched out as a mentor helping others plan and run theirs. Wandering Roots is all about inspiring you to go after whatever weird thing or goal it is that you want while also pausing long enough to celebrate and feel how incredible life can be when you get out of your own way. If you are looking to get away and decompress in your own way, check Anna's website out! Website: https://www.yourwanderingroots.com/about

    Anna VanAgtmael

  7. 12/30/2025

    Shridhevi Veerappan

    In this episode, Shridhevi discusses how she went from a job she "hated" as she bluntly put it to one she loves and finds fulfillment doing. Growing up in India, it was assumed she would be an architect or engineer. Although it was not where her heart was, she became an architect because she didn't want to disappoint her father. After his passing, she listened to her heart and walked away from her 10-year career to go back to school to earn her master's degree in developmental psychology. She furthered her education by becoming a special education teacher and then a behavior analyst working with neurodivergent children. Although she loved working with her students, the limited resources in public education coupled with her recognition of how she could better serve this population of children prompted her to begin working with the parents of her students; specifically the mothers. Although she continues to work with neurodivergent children, she approaches her work in a new way. She values connecting with the whole family and learning about their values and needs. She works with the mothers giving them tools to help them navigate their role as mom of a special needs child while also prioritizing their own mental and physical well-being. Her vision is to guide individuals on focusing on their strengths to reach their fullest potential while staying true to their authentic selves—empowering them to truly be who they are. Website: https://www.beingyoullc.com

    Shridhevi Veerappan

  8. 12/30/2025

    Catharine O'Leary

    In this episode, Catherine discusses the challenges she faced that gave her the incentive to leave her corporate job that seemed to check all of the boxes to start her own business called the Ideal Client Academy. In this reimagined career, she helps entrepreneurs and businesses create a cutting edge client attraction system that ensures only the crème-de-la crème of clients make it through their doors. She speaks about the freedom she's experiencing as a solopreneur even though there are a multitude of struggles. She's learned how to let go of control so she can focus on what she enjoys most. Website: https://web.actionera.com/IdealClientAcademy/about

    Catharine O'Leary
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In this podcast, my guests discuss the different "hats" they wear, meaning the roles they play, the joys and challenges associated with those hats, and how they navigate and hopefully overcome the challenges.

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  • Creator
    Beth Iaciofano
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Beth Iaciofano
  • Show Website
    The Hats We Wear