Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint

Elizabeth Bieniek
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Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint spotlights the rule-breakers, underdogs, and disruptive innovators who heard "it won't work" and proved everyone wrong. Host Elizabeth Bieniek dives into the untold stories of entrepreneurs and leaders who don't fit the mold—the "let's try it anyway" crowd turning crazy ideas into game-changing reality. If you're a disruptor who's navigated rejection, broken the rules, and built something extraordinary against the odds, this is the place for you. Join us for inspiring conversations about innovation, resilience, and the power of refusing to quit. https://podcast.cakeontuesday.com/

  1. Cake Bites with Tonya Thomas

    4D AGO

    Cake Bites with Tonya Thomas

    Welcome to Cake Bites, where we go rapid-fire with this week's rule breaker—fast questions, real answers, zero corporate polish. Let's learn more about Tonya Thomas, founder of Team Delegate, and explore her journey from aspiring physical therapist to mastering the art of intentional business leadership. Tonya shares candid insights about debunking myths in the contracting industry, the critical importance of dedication despite managing multiple clients, and how daily spiritual practices transform both professional resilience and personal growth. Through her entrepreneurial ventures, she demonstrates that showing compassion and grace creates the most meaningful client connections and team dynamics. Her favorite cake? Carrot cake—her mother's special recipe, a meaningful indulgence that mirrors her philosophy of balancing ambition with family values and finding substance in personal connections. With a focus on practical wisdom and real-world application, this conversation covers everything from building invested client partnerships to morning routines of scripture study and prayer, the intersection of personal transformation and professional development, and why doing hard things remains the cornerstone of sustainable success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    4 min
  2. Beyond Task Management: Capacity-Building Delegation Mastery with Tonya Thomas

    6D AGO

    Beyond Task Management: Capacity-Building Delegation Mastery with Tonya Thomas

    Tonya Thomas has spent over two decades identifying why entrepreneurs fail to scale: they confuse motion with momentum. Her breakthrough insight is that delegation isn't about assigning basic tasks; it's a learned skill requiring strategic planning to identify which work only the leader can do and which can be distributed. By helping clients see this distinction, Tonya transforms how entrepreneurs allocate their most valuable resource: their time and attention. After building a successful virtual assistant business from 2001, a business coach's observation that she'd created a job rather than a business eventually sparked her pivot to founding Team Delegate. This personal transformation taught her that true leadership differs fundamentally from management—it cannot be copied from others but must be authentically developed. Her philosophy centers on proactive support that anticipates client needs rather than reactive assistance, enabling leaders to reclaim their strategic role. Stop letting operational bottlenecks steal your growth. Visit their website to access Tonya's free Business Bottleneck Diagnostic—a strategic assessment that reveals exactly where your time, capacity, and revenue are being lost to preventable inefficiencies. Discover your top delegation opportunities and take the first step from overwhelmed executor to empowered strategic leader. Your breakthrough is waiting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min
  3. Cake Bites with Wyatt Meek

    JAN 15

    Cake Bites with Wyatt Meek

    Welcome to Cake Bites, where we go rapid-fire with this week's rule breaker—fast questions, real answers, zero corporate polish. Let's learn more about Wyatt Meek, engineering leader and sales innovator, and explore his journey from aspiring pilot to mastering the art of consultative selling. Wyatt shares candid insights about debunking myths in the sales industry, the critical importance of empathy in leadership, and how listening transforms both professional relationships and personal growth. Through Airista Flow, he demonstrates that understanding diverse perspectives creates the most meaningful customer connections and team dynamics. His favorite cake? Carrot cake—a versatile, moderately sweet indulgence that mirrors his philosophy of balancing ambition with patience and finding substance beyond surface-level interactions. With a focus on practical wisdom and real-world application, this conversation covers everything from building trust-based partnerships to daily self-reflection routines, the intersection of mentorship and professional development, and why trust but verify remains the cornerstone of sound business decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    7 min
  4. Wyatt Meek's Strategy for Sustainable Growth: Innovation Grounded in Real Business Value

    JAN 13

    Wyatt Meek's Strategy for Sustainable Growth: Innovation Grounded in Real Business Value

    Wyatt Meek's career trajectory reveals a deliberate pivot from conventional ambition to authentic purpose. He fundamentally redefined success around impact, continuous learning, and values alignment—even stepping away from VP-level positions to focus on direct customer outcomes. His willingness to challenge societal definitions of success offers a powerful model for professionals trapped in misaligned careers, proving that true achievement means waking up excited about work that matters. Wyatt's leadership excellence stems from integrating personal growth with professional practice rather than following prescribed frameworks. Parenthood taught him the power of measured responses and deep listening; daily running practices anchor his self-reflection; and drawing from multiple leadership models rather than singular mentors cultivates authentic empathy. He translates these personal insights directly into organizational culture by emphasizing psychological safety, celebrating human impact alongside metrics, and demonstrating genuine care for his team during difficult times. Wyatt Meek actively invites professionals and organizations to engage with Airista Flow's mission of transforming industries through real-time location technology. Those interested in learning more about the company's innovative solutions and proven track record can connect with them on LinkedIn or visit www.airistaflow.com to explore case studies and industry-specific applications. Beyond partnership opportunities, Airista Flow is actively building its team and welcomes talented professionals to join their mission—the company is currently hiring across sales, marketing, and engineering roles for individuals passionate about solving real problems and driving meaningful impact. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min
  5. Cake Bites with Josh Thomas

    JAN 8 · BONUS

    Cake Bites with Josh Thomas

    Welcome to Cake Bites, where we go rapid-fire with this week's rule breaker—fast questions, real answers, zero corporate polish. Let's learn more about Josh Thomas, virtual assistant placement entrepreneur and business strategist, and explore his journey from aspiring Air Force pilot to building a resilient international team. Josh shares candid insights about debunking myths in the virtual assistant industry, the power of daily operational structure, and how persistence transforms challenges into strength. Through his company VAIQ, Josh demonstrates that empowerment within boundaries creates the most potent team growth. His favorite cake? Birthday butter cake with buttercream icing—a simple, buttery indulgence that mirrors his philosophy of doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. With a focus on practical wisdom and real-world application, this conversation covers everything from international hiring strategies to daily productivity routines, the intersection of creativity and business acumen, and the transformative power of mentorship in unlocking hidden potential. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    13 min
  6. Operational Excellence with Josh Thomas: From Chaos to Compounding Results

    JAN 6

    Operational Excellence with Josh Thomas: From Chaos to Compounding Results

    Most entrepreneurs believe success requires working harder or spending more on marketing. Josh Thomas discovered the opposite: the businesses struggling the most are already surrounded by untapped opportunities—they're simply too disorganized to capture them. By implementing clear operational systems around sales, messaging, and follow-up, he transformed a thirty-thousand-dollar monthly business into one hundred fifty thousand dollars in ninety days with zero additional marketing spend. The real asset isn't talent or charisma; it's the invisible infrastructure that allows a business to function predictably and scale. Josh learned that founder-dependent businesses are fundamentally fragile. Customers care about results, not who delivers them, which means extracting yourself from delivery and building repeatable processes is essential for scaling. He also identified operational drift—the tendency for processes to degrade over time without oversight. This insight shaped his conviction that systems must be actively maintained. Additionally, the business landscape has shifted. Traditional advertising no longer works because buyers have been burned too many times. Success now depends on trust-based relationships and personal referrals rather than marketing claims. If you're overwhelmed by responsibilities or frustrated by scaling limitations, the solution is operational structure plus qualified capacity. At VAIQ, they place high-performing virtual assistants into your business and manage them within tightly structured systems with daily oversight. Unlike typical agencies, VAIQ's performance-based model requires no long-term commitment—you only pay when results are delivered. Whether you need to reclaim your time or expand your production, VAIQ helps you achieve sustainable growth through operational excellence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min
  7. Cake Bites with Roland Smart

    JAN 1

    Cake Bites with Roland Smart

    Welcome to Cake Bites, where we go rapid-fire with this week's rule breaker—fast questions, real answers, zero corporate polish. Let's learn more about Roland Smart, CEO of TheraHive and mental health entrepreneur, and explore his journey from aspiring artist to business leader. Roland shares candid insights about navigating the complexities of the mental health sector, the importance of consumer education, and how creativity and structure coexist in his work. Roland's childhood dream of becoming an artist continues to shape his approach to business and creativity. He highlights a significant gap in the mental health market: consumers often lack the education and information needed to make informed decisions, especially when they're most vulnerable and seeking help. Through TheraHive, Roland Smart teaches DBT's wise mind skill—helping people integrate emotional and rational perspectives to make balanced, values-aligned decisions. His favorite cake? Vanilla cupcakes with fruit fillings, which he uses as a metaphor for MVPs in agile product development. With a focus on practical wisdom and real-world application, this conversation covers everything from daily productivity habits to business philosophy and the transformative power of mentorship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min
  8. Breaking the Cost Barrier: Roland Smart on Accessible Mental Health Education

    12/30/2025

    Breaking the Cost Barrier: Roland Smart on Accessible Mental Health Education

    Roland Smart recognized a fundamental gap: most people never learn the mental health skills that actually determine quality of life. Through TheraHive, he's democratizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy—translating expensive clinical interventions into accessible online education. His core insight is that transformation doesn't require years of insight-oriented therapy or understanding your past; it requires learning concrete skills like emotion regulation and distress tolerance that you can apply immediately when you need them most. Skills-based learning works because it changes behavior in the present moment, not through intellectual understanding alone. Roland's journey reveals a deeper wisdom about leadership and purpose-driven work. He understands that doing emotionally demanding work requires intentional practices: his weekly gratitude messages to the team model the very skills TheraHive teaches, filling people's emotional capacity so they can serve vulnerable populations with sustained compassion. His bootstrapped approach reflects strategic discipline—constraints force clarity about what truly matters, preventing the waste that unlimited resources often create. Roland embodies the principle he teaches: you don't need perfect conditions to create transformation. You need skill, practice, and commitment to what matters. To explore how mental health skills education can transform lives and create accessibility to evidence-based psychological interventions, connect with Roland Smart on LinkedIn or visit TheraHive. The future of human development lies not in replacing human connection, but in using education and technology to extend it—making essential skills available to everyone, not just those who can afford expensive therapy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
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Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint spotlights the rule-breakers, underdogs, and disruptive innovators who heard "it won't work" and proved everyone wrong. Host Elizabeth Bieniek dives into the untold stories of entrepreneurs and leaders who don't fit the mold—the "let's try it anyway" crowd turning crazy ideas into game-changing reality. If you're a disruptor who's navigated rejection, broken the rules, and built something extraordinary against the odds, this is the place for you. Join us for inspiring conversations about innovation, resilience, and the power of refusing to quit. https://podcast.cakeontuesday.com/

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