Conversations Beyond the Brand

Tashana Thompson
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Conversations: Beyond the Brand is where bold strategy meets honest storytelling. Hosted by Dr. Tashana Thompson, this podcast features purpose-driven business owners and nonprofit leaders sharing real lessons, mindset shifts, and the strategy behind meaningful growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    What Physicians Should Know Before Starting an Independent Practice

    Going independent gives physicians greater control, but it also creates responsibilities many clinicians were never trained to manage. Healthcare attorney Angelik Holloway joins Tashana Thompson to discuss HIPAA compliance for medical practices, physician entrepreneurship, concierge medicine, medical practice ownership, contracts, non-competes, and the burnout that can come with high-performing professional careers. For physicians considering independent or concierge practice, this conversation explores the legal, compliance, and business planning questions that should be addressed before problems arise. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ What physicians should consider before building an independent or concierge medical practice ▸ Why healthcare compliance and business planning should happen before problems arise ▸ Common legal and HIPAA compliance blind spots medical practices can overlook ▸ Why Angelik left a toxic work environment and chose to build her own firm ▸ How her own healthcare experience led her into healthcare law ▸ Why burnout changed the way she defines success and structures her business ▸ How professionals can create meaningful work without sacrificing their wellbeing ▸ Why choosing a different way to work does not mean becoming less ambitious This episode is for physicians, medical practice owners, healthcare entrepreneurs, attorneys, women business owners, and high-performing professionals who want greater autonomy, stronger boundaries, and a more sustainable way to succeed. CONNECT WITH ANGELIK HOLLOWAY Website: https://www.aedmondslaw.com/angelik-holloway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikholloway/ Edmonds Law Office: https://www.aedmondslaw.com/ CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND Conversations Beyond the Brand is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 24

    Why More Funding Won't Fix a Broken Nonprofit

    More funding can help a nonprofit, but it cannot automatically fix broken systems. Tanja Horan joins Tashana Thompson to discuss why operational foundations, clear processes, planning, and organizational capacity are essential for nonprofits that want to grow sustainably. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ Why nonprofits still need to operate with strong business discipline ▸ How missing systems and processes create burnout and reactive leadership ▸ Why money and additional staff cannot fix every operational problem ▸ How organizations can turn strategic plans into executable roadmaps ▸ Why stakeholder involvement creates stronger buy-in ▸ How earned revenue can support long-term nonprofit sustainability ▸ Why leaders need to look beneath behavior to understand what is really happening ▸ How taking one strategic step at a time can create sustainable growth This episode is for nonprofit executives, founders, board members, operations leaders, and mission-driven organizations looking to strengthen their foundations and scale their impact more sustainably. CONNECT WITH TANJA HORAN Website: https://www.tacosa360.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjahoran/ CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND Conversations Beyond the Brand is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 17

    What If You Ran Your Relationship Like a Successful Business?

    We create strategies for our businesses, careers, finances, and goals. Why not our relationships? Dr. Robin Buckley joins Tashana Thompson to explore how mission statements, defined roles, regular check-ins, and other familiar business principles can help high-achieving couples build stronger and more intentional relationships. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ Why high achievement at work does not automatically translate into relationship success ▸ How business strategies can create more intentional partnerships ▸ Why hidden responsibilities and mental load create relationship friction ▸ How couples can evolve together instead of relying on outdated roles ▸ Why negotiables and non-negotiables create greater clarity ▸ How focusing on what you want changes what you look for ▸ Why regular relationship check-ins can prevent small problems from becoming crises This episode is for executives, entrepreneurs, high-achieving professionals, couples, and anyone who wants to communicate more clearly, strengthen connection, and create a more intentional relationship. CONNECT WITH DR. ROBIN BUCKLEY Website: https://drrobinbuckley.com/ About: https://drrobinbuckley.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robin-buckley CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND Conversations Beyond the Brand is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 4

    Think Your Business Is Too Small for Hackers? Think Again

    Think your organization is too small to attract the attention of cybercriminals? Fractional CTO Sharon Mahoney joins Tashana Thompson to explain why smaller organizations need to rethink cybersecurity and what leaders can start doing to protect their data, people, operations, and reputation. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ Why small and midsize organizations need to take cybersecurity seriously ▸ Why cybersecurity has become a whole-company responsibility ▸ How human behavior creates vulnerabilities technology alone cannot solve ▸ What leaders should consider before sharing sensitive information with AI tools ▸ The difference between IT support and cybersecurity expertise ▸ Why awareness training and monitoring matter ▸ Practical first steps for organizations with limited cybersecurity resources This episode is for business owners, nonprofit executives, CEOs, operations leaders, and anyone responsible for protecting organizational data, clients, reputation, and relationships. CONNECT WITH SHARON MAHONEY Website: https://askusit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-mahoney-319a40220/ CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND Conversations Beyond the Brand is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 27

    What If Your Employees Aren't Actually Resistant to Change?

    What if the employee you think is resisting change is actually responding to something you haven't understood yet? Dr. Rachel Boehm joins Tashana Thompson to explore the human behavior behind change resistance and why curiosity, communication, trust, and better self-awareness can help leaders navigate organizational change more effectively. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ Why resistance to change may be pointing to a deeper organizational problem ▸ How leaders can build trust before they need it ▸ Why authenticity, logic, and empathy need to stay in balance ▸ How strengths can become leadership liabilities under pressure ▸ Why strategic self-awareness matters during organizational change ▸ How past workplace experiences influence present behavior ▸ Why curiosity can help leaders understand resistance ▸ How becoming more comfortable with discomfort changes the way we lead This episode is for executives, business owners, managers, HR leaders, and anyone helping teams navigate change, uncertainty, pressure, or rapidly shifting expectations. CONNECT WITH DR. RACHEL BOEHM Website: https://www.rachelboehm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelboehm/ CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND Conversations Beyond the Brand is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aug 8

    The Burnout Warning Signs High Achievers Ignore

    You can still be productive, dependable, and successful while moving closer to burnout than you realize. Leadership development coach Susan Honea joins Tashana Thompson to unpack the warning signs high achievers often ignore and how greater self-awareness, stronger boundaries, and intentional rest can help leaders stop operating on empty. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ Why high achievers can miss the warning signs of burnout ▸ How vulnerability and self-awareness affect leadership ▸ Why your head, heart, and gut all matter when making decisions ▸ How boundaries help leaders reclaim their personal agency ▸ Why saying no is sometimes the healthiest leadership decision ▸ What procrastination may reveal about overwhelm ▸ How small priorities and accountability can help you move forward This episode is for entrepreneurs, executives, emerging leaders, high achievers, and women who want to lead with greater clarity without losing themselves in the process. CONNECT WITH SUSAN HONEA Website: https://susanhonea.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-w-honea/ About Susan: https://susanhonea.com/about/ CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND Conversations Beyond the Brand is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 29

    Your Revenue Is Growing, but Is Your Business Actually Healthy?

    More revenue does not automatically mean a healthier business. Sandy Petty explains how cash flow, profit margins, leadership habits, and operational systems reveal whether a business is truly ready to scale. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ The difference between business growth and true scaling ▸ Why revenue does not always equal profitability or cash flow ▸ How growth exposes weak financial and operational systems ▸ Why founders become bottlenecks inside their own businesses ▸ The importance of tracking margins, budgets, and cash ▸ How delegation and documented systems support sustainable growth ▸ When growing businesses need more than basic bookkeeping This episode is for business owners and professional service leaders who want stronger financial infrastructure, clearer numbers, and a healthier path to growth. CONNECT WITH SANDY PETTY Website: https://www.executivefinancialpartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pettysandy CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND™ Conversations Beyond the Brand™ is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 21

    If your organization’s impact went on trial today, what evidence would make the strongest case?

    Your nonprofit may be changing lives—but if a funder asked you to prove its impact today, would the evidence be strong enough to move them? In this episode of Conversations Beyond the Brand™, Tashana Thompson speaks with Jonathan Kilpatrick, co-founder of Grant Llama, about what makes a nonprofit fundable and how organizations can build a more sustainable funding pipeline. In this conversation, we cover: ▸ Why meaningful impact does not automatically lead to sustainable funding ▸ What funders need to see before confidently investing ▸ How nonprofits can identify the full impact of their work ▸ Why data-backed storytelling strengthens grant applications ▸ How smaller nonprofits can prove their value and become more fundable ▸ Why technology should support—not replace—development professionals ▸ How relationships, systems, and diversified funding create long-term stability This episode is for nonprofit founders, executive directors, development professionals, grant writers, board members, and mission-driven leaders who want to move from reactive fundraising toward a clearer and more sustainable funding system. CONNECT WITH JONATHAN KILPATRICK Website: https://www.grantllama.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kilpatrick-5b853510/ CONNECT WITH TASHANA THOMPSON AND BEYOND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Podcast home: https://beyondsolutions.biz/podcast/ Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas ABOUT CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE BRAND™ Conversations Beyond the Brand™ is hosted by Tashana Thompson and goes beneath the surface of leadership, business, purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode explores the real stories, decisions, and experiences shaping the people behind the work they do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Conversations: Beyond the Brand is where bold strategy meets honest storytelling. Hosted by Dr. Tashana Thompson, this podcast features purpose-driven business owners and nonprofit leaders sharing real lessons, mindset shifts, and the strategy behind meaningful growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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