BUILD IT, BABY!

Rainy Day Production House
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores what it really means to adapt a business when circumstances change—and why adapting doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning the vision. From rethinking expenses and pricing to creating new revenue from resources you already have, changing the way work gets done, questioning your products and services, and finding opportunities in unexpected places, Penelope looks at the different ways business owners can respond when the landscape shifts. She also answers a listener question about what it takes to navigate the demands of entrepreneurship over the long term. Ultimately, this isn't really an episode about inflation. It's about staying willing to question what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change—and understanding that when circumstances change, your dream doesn't necessarily have to change, but your build might. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  2. Sep 1

    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, preparation, or responsibility, when sometimes it is simply fear wearing a very respectable outfit. She examines what happens when people stop waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect moment, or the perfect version of themselves and give themselves permission to begin. Penelope shares practical ways to loosen perfectionism’s grip, including building the ugly first draft, following the 80% rule, keeping a “done list,” and taking one visible action within 24 hours. She also reflects on her own experiences building businesses and BUILD IT, BABY!, the imperfect beginnings that taught her the most, and why progress creates the confidence people are often waiting to feel. The episode also addresses a common concern among aspiring entrepreneurs: competition. Penelope’s perspective is simple—there is room for everyone, and a person’s product, perspective, purpose, and way of serving others are what make their work different. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  3. Aug 25

    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 becomes a deeper question about why some people try while others decide, sometimes almost invisibly, that something simply isn't for them. Penelope explores the relationship between curiosity, fear of failure, learned helplessness, fixed and growth mindsets, and the moments in our lives when criticism or disappointment can teach us to stop participating. She also shares a deeply personal story about an English teacher whose public criticism affected her confidence in writing for years—and what happened when she finally understood where that fear came from. The episode ultimately comes back to one idea: builders don't necessarily have more confidence or more answers. They may simply have never lost the habit of trying. Because every meaningful change, new idea, career move, relationship, or creative pursuit begins with one small decision: I'm willing to give this a try. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  4. Aug 18

    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 what happens after we become successful—and how growth can change the way we think, spend our time, take risks, and see our future. What happens when the people we love don’t grow in the same direction? Penelope also talks honestly about the temptation to shrink yourself to keep other people comfortable, the difference between people who can’t walk the next part of the journey with you and those who simply won’t, and why some relationships are meant for a season rather than a lifetime. She also answers a listener question about career change and whether we’re really running away—or being nudged toward something new. Ultimately, becoming isn’t something that happens by accident. It happens through choice, courage, and continuing to build, even when building changes us. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  5. Aug 11

    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 Bent talks about what happens when momentum is interrupted by grief, illness, caregiving, financial stress, relationship changes, or other unexpected moments. She explores the difference between slowing down and giving up, and why changing your pace doesn't mean you've abandoned your purpose. Penelope also shares a deeply personal story about receiving a major new client contract just as her husband experienced a serious medical emergency. She explains how commitment to her work helped bring her back to center during an overwhelming moment. Later, she answers a listener question about stress and worry, sharing why she prefers action over rumination, prepares ahead instead of relying on last-minute adrenaline, and reaches out to trusted people when she needs to talk things through. The message is simple: you don't have to build everything today. You simply have to keep building. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  6. Aug 4

    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 about something much deeper: the person we become while we're building. In this episode, she shares how asking better questions—and giving herself the freedom to explore ideas without judgment—helped uncover the true heart of the show. Rather than focusing on artificial intelligence as technology, she explores how any trusted sounding board, whether it's a mentor, coach, friend, or AI, can create the space for deeper thinking, greater clarity, and more authentic decision-making. Penelope also answers a listener question about identifying a viable business idea, walking through the importance of evaluating your own skills, understanding market demand, thinking realistically about profitability, and why service businesses can often be easier to launch than product-based companies. If you're building a business, navigating a career change, or simply trying to better understand your own purpose, this conversation is a reminder that the quality of your future is often shaped by the quality of the questions you're willing to ask. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  7. Jul 28

    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 work itself—it's becoming the person your next chapter requires. In this episode, Penelope Bent explores what she calls "the hidden transition"—the internal transformation that quietly happens before any meaningful external success. She shares personal stories from launching BUILD IT, BABY!, lessons learned through entrepreneurship, and why every new season asks us to let go of an old identity in order to grow into a new one. This conversation is for anyone standing at a crossroads, wondering who they're becoming and what comes next. Penelope reflects on trust, delegation, leadership, founder mindset, and the courage it takes to step into unfamiliar territory. If you've ever felt caught between who you've been and who you're becoming, this episode is a reminder that growth isn't about abandoning your past—it's about allowing every version of yourself to prepare you for what's ahead. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  8. Jul 21

    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 determines our relevance. Drawing from years in recruiting, leadership, and business, she shares why curiosity, adaptability, energy, and a willingness to keep growing often matter far more than the number of years on a résumé. It's an honest conversation about staying engaged, embracing change, and refusing to let life convince you that your best chapters are already behind you. Penelope also answers a listener question about balancing a full-time job while building a business, offering practical advice for creating momentum without sacrificing the life you're working so hard to build. Whether you're navigating a career transition, considering your next chapter, or simply looking for a renewed sense of purpose, this episode is an invitation to keep learning, keep building, and never stop becoming. Submit your listener question! BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. With music by Yuri Shemshishin and Oleksii Holubiev. Connect with us: BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubePenelope Bent: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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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.

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  • Creator
    Rainy Day Production House
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rainy Day Production House
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