221 episodes

Weekly interviews with inspirational business owners who built their brand and their business with gratitude and appreciation. Hosted by digital marketing pioneer, breast cancer thriver and accountability coach, Kandas Rodarte. Join us on our mission to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation, and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.

Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast Kandas Rodarte

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    • 5.0 • 15 Ratings

Weekly interviews with inspirational business owners who built their brand and their business with gratitude and appreciation. Hosted by digital marketing pioneer, breast cancer thriver and accountability coach, Kandas Rodarte. Join us on our mission to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation, and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.

    217: Pace Lawson talks Sobriety and Gratitude

    217: Pace Lawson talks Sobriety and Gratitude

    In episode 217 of Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast, we talk to psychotherapist, Pace Lawson about battling addiction and cancer, highlighting the transformative power of gratitude. Hosted by Kandas Rodarte, the discussion explores the profound impact of gratitude on personal growth, relationships, and resilience, offering practical insights and daily exercises to foster genuine human connection. Through candid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, this podcast episode inspires listeners to embrace gratitude as a tool for navigating life's challenges with resilience and joy.
    Connect with Pace Lawson:
    Website: http://recovatry.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacelawson/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/pacelawson Gratitude Journey Journal: https://amzn.to/49y7S2t (affiliate link) Mentions:
    Victor Frankel https://amzn.to/4avJ0tr 
    Carl Jung https://amzn.to/3w1LYa2  Old Man and the Sea https://amzn.to/3TV1c8N  SHARK PULLS Guy 2 MILES in OCEAN on UNICORN POOL FLOATY! https://youtu.be/IeI-Zjz1fiU?si=6B_-BG-SnfSZH0Bu  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! 
    Follow us on social and join the conversation!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek
    Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.
    At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW 
     

    • 50 min
    216: Jennifer Shubow talks Cybersecurity for Small Business

    216: Jennifer Shubow talks Cybersecurity for Small Business

    Jennifer Shubow is a seasoned expert in the realm of technology solutions. With over two decades of experience at Big Water Technologies, Jennifer is passionate about empowering micro, small, and medium business owners with invaluable insights. Her mission? To underscore the vital significance of a Technology Success Partner in navigating the complex landscape of business telecom, carrier services, and cybersecurity. Jennifer's expertise extends from Cloud Voice to Managed IT services, offering practical advice on safeguarding against cyber threats and optimizing technology investments. Tune in as Jennifer shares her wealth of knowledge, ensuring your business stays ahead in today's digital world.
    Connect with Jennifer Shubow and Big Water Tech
    Website: http://bigwatertech.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-shubow-81966117/   
    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! 
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek
    Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.
    At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW
     

    • 51 min
    215: Hibby Bartlett talks Banking on Love (Classic)

    215: Hibby Bartlett talks Banking on Love (Classic)

    Hibby is the Founder of World LOVE bank, a new health and wellness app designed to build and secure emotional health via positive messages from loved ones. Her mission is to provide people from all walks of life the opportunity to feel valued, accepted and most importantly loved.
    Discussion Hibby’s Unique Story The power of “I Love You” Leaving messages of love in a private World Love Bank savings account How many times can you reuse a Styrofoam cup? Canadians are pretty darn nice Speed limits in Michigan are optional Life is like traffic, go with the flow. Kandas is on a mission to send 1000 birthday cards in 2022 The skinny on the World Love Bank app Video takes up a lot of storage space I found Clara What if we had videos of our mom’s cooking? On being from District Six, Cape Town, South Africa The history of apartheid in South Africa A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Truth can be subjective Being a decent human The law of reciprocity Being multi-cultural is groovy Humans adapt Practice receiving love Hibby’s Moment of Gratitude About Hibby Bartlett Hibby Bartlett is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, mental wellness, self-care, self-realization, and whole life wellness. Her joy is seeing individuals build healthy communication and wellness methods into their life that reduce stress, reconnect relationships and bring harmonious balance to their lives. She excels providing people from all walks of life, with practical communication advice and strategies that meet today’s struggles with disconnection . Hibby is a professional speaker and Founder of World LOVEbank, a new health and wellness app designed to build and secure emotional health.
    Connect with World Love Bank World Love Bank Website World Love Bank on Instagram World Love Bank on Facebook Hibby on LinkedIn  
    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! 
    Follow us on social and join the conversation!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek
    Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.
    At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW 
     

    • 59 min
    214: Dr. Keith McNally talks Changing the Conversation

    214: Dr. Keith McNally talks Changing the Conversation

    Mental wellness advocate, Dr. Keith McNally joins host, Kandas Rodarte for a discussion about personal transformations, and resilience amid life's trials. They champion the power of genuine conversations and collaboration in fostering societal change and personal growth. From spreading gratitude to advocating for compulsory service, this conversation emphasizes the significance of self-care and broader perspectives for holistic well-being. 
    Connect with Dr. Keith McNally
    Website: https://drkeithmcnally.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkeithmcnally/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally  
    Book
    Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey https://amzn.to/4auSC7C 
     
    Mentions
    Noemi Beres, Podcast Connections: https://www.podcastconnections.co/   
    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! 
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek
    Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.
    At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW 
     

    • 49 min
    213: Bro. Guy Consolmagno talks Faith and Science at the Vatican Observatory (Classic Episode)

    213: Bro. Guy Consolmagno talks Faith and Science at the Vatican Observatory (Classic Episode)

    Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno is a scientist and author who has dedicated his life to studying the universe. He is the director of the Vatican Observatory, the oldest astronomical research institution in the world. In this interview, Brother Consolmagno shares his story of how he discovered his passion for astronomy and how he came to be the director of the Vatican Observatory. He also discusses the relationship between religion and science, and how he believes that they can coexist peacefully.
    Brother Consolmagno’s story is an inspiring one, and it is a reminder that it is possible to have a successful career in science and also be a devout religious person. He is a role model for many people, and his work is helping to bridge the gap between science and religion.
    Who is Brother Guy? Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is Director of the Vatican Observatory. His research studies the physical properties of meteorites and asteroids. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he received SB and SM degrees from MIT, and a PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University of Arizona. He has served as an officer in the International Astronomical Union, the American Astronomical Society, and the Meteoritical Society. Along with 300 scientific publications, he is the author of a dozen popular books on astronomy and the relationship between faith and science. 
    Conversation with Brother Guy Brother Guy’s unique story 10 Seconds with Brother Guy that changed the trajectory of my life Would he baptize an extraterrestrial? The history of the Vatican Observatory The truth about Galileo Flat Earth theory Is the Pope as groovy as he seems on TV? Astronomy unites all Travelling to Mars and the Moon Thoughts on dinosaurs and the age of the Earth Community in church Scripture that makes science possible What does a Vatican meteoriticist do? There are 200 billion galaxies within view of our telescopes Funding the work of the Vatican Observatory Brother Guy’s Moment of Gratitude Connect with The Vatican Observatory The Vatican Observatory Official Website The Vatican Observatory Podcast on GoodPods Vatican Observatory on YouTube Vatican Observatory on LinkedIn @VaticanObserv on Twitter @VaticanObservatory on Instagram @VaticanObservatory on Facebook Mentions Gnosticism Jellyfish Galaxies SpaceX Starship rocket launch ends in midair explosion minutes after liftoff The Right Stuff by Tom Wolf The Best Sci Fi Movie Opening Scene Ever Created  
    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! 
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek
    Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.
    At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW 
     

    • 1 hr 1 min
    212: Phillip Stemann talks SEO for Small Business

    212: Phillip Stemann talks SEO for Small Business

    Unlock the secrets of SEO for small business in this interview with SEO expert Phillip Stemman. We explore practical insights on keyword research, tools like Google Search Console, and actionable tips for SEO beginners. Stemman shares his journey and emphasizes the impact of video content on brand building. Learn straightforward strategies for effective SEO, demystifying the process for all levels.
    Connect with Phillip Stemman
    Website: https://phillipstemann.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-stemann/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/phillipstemann  
    SEO Tools
    Google Search Console: https://search.google.com/search-console/about Key Search: https://www.keysearch.co/ Ahrefs: https://ahrefs.com/ SEMrush: https://www.semrush.com/ Frase: https://www.frase.io/  
    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! 
    Follow us on social and join the conversation!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek
    Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast.
    At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW 
     

    • 50 min

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