Nimble AF | Momentum for women who don’t wait for permission.

Samantha Rodgers
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Welcome to Nimble AF. I’m Samantha Rodgers—founder, fractional exec, athlete in training, and your professional hype-woman for getting unstuck after 40. If you’ve hit a stall—career, health, relationships, purpose—this show is your weekly reset. We blend practical strategy with compassionate discipline: how to prioritize yourself without burning the rest down, how to build capacity, routines that survive real life, and how to make decisions that actually move the needle. Expect solo riffs, expert chats, and punchy playbooks you can use the same day. Strong mind, soft edges, zero apology. Because ‘later’ isn’t a strategy—and this is your one life.

Episodes

  1. OCT 13

    [MINDSET & GOAL SETTING] Sign your choices with your goals (not your environment)

    Sam introduces the Nimble AF Podcast’s new chapter: mixing body, business, and being for women over 40. She shares her personal journey from business to boxing, training for an amateur fight and choosing to prioritize goals over social pressures. The episode explains her weight-cut strategy—4–6 week strict cuts with maintenance windows—how she planned a 48-hour business trip without derailing progress, and the mindset shifts and building blocks that locked in her 154 lb target weight class. Sam offers practical frameworks: name the goal, choose a sustainable method, pre-decide hard moments, measure the math, and separate worth from outcomes. She invites listeners to share their own goal-vs-environment wins. If this moved you, share it with one woman who’s getting back in the ring. Rate, review, and tell me your ‘one bold choice’ this week. Ready for more? Join the email list for mindset, meal plans and real f*cking talk. XO, Sam

    36 min

  2. OCT 13

    [MINDSET & GOAL SETTING] Align Your Choices with Your Goals (Not Your Environment)

    In this episode, Sam breaks down the mindset shift that changed everything: aligning your choices with your goals—not the environment you’re in. From a business trip in the middle of a heavy cut to getting punched in the face by a sparring partner thirty pounds heavier, this one’s about discipline, boundaries, and redefining what commitment really looks like after 40. If you’ve ever said “it’s just one weekend” or wondered why your progress stalls even when you’re “good” all week, this is your wake-up call. Sam gets real about the 30% problem, the trap of reward cycles, and how to build a life that actually matches what you say you want. For: women over 40, high achievers, and doers who are done waiting for permission and ready to take back their momentum—one intentional choice at a time. Nimble AF is a weekly podcast for women over 40 who are high achievers, motivators, and doers reclaiming momentum. Host Samantha Rodgers shares frameworks and field notes on body, business, and being—so you can make yourself a priority and build a life on your terms. Real talk, compassionate discipline, measurable progress. If this moved you, share it with one woman who’s getting back in the ring. Rate, review, and tell me your ‘one bold choice’ this week. Want to join the journey? Join the email list for mindset, meal plans and real f*cking talk.  XO, Sam

    40 min

  3. JUL 18

    Why you are scared to sell

    Your organization is a sales organization first. Full stop.   But so often we spend so many hours focusing on everything except how to build sales.  So, how do you start building sales whether you are a solo founder, or are building your team and need to make sure your sales don't suffer. Ready to build your sales? https://www.nimble-af.com Want me get my killer emails? Click here Looking for a personal connection?  My Substack, The Un-aging Era, is where it's at.

    24 min

  4. JUN 5

    Maximize Efficiency: 10 Hours Saved Weekly with AI Tools

    Welcome back to the Nimble AF Podcast! In this episode, Sam dives into the world of AI, exploring how founders of consumer-facing brands can streamline their operations and save up to 10 hours a week using tactical AI tools. Say goodbye to the misconception of needing a degree in data science. Sam shares how simple, powerful tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, and Klaviyo can declutter your workload, allowing you to focus on strategizing and steering your business towards success. If you're an early-stage founder feeling overwhelmed, discover how to leverage speed over perfection with AI enhancements in your daily tasks—from drafting emails to planning product launches and optimizing email marketing strategies. This episode is all about making AI your co-pilot, not relying on it to make decisions but to clear the deck for you to make better ones yourself. Want the actual workflow we use to plug AI into your weekly ops? ➡️ DM me ‘SMARTER’ ➡️ or visit www.nimble-af.com to opt into the newsletter that delivers serious value to founders in the scaling stage.

    15 min

  5. JUN 2

    Harnessing AI: Transforming Content Creation & Strategy for CPG Brands

    Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Nimble AF podcast, where host Sam delves into the transformative potential of AI tools for CPG and consumer-facing brands. Are you curious about how AI can boost your business without overshadowing your team? This episode is for you. Explore how AI can swiftly generate first draft content, assist in crafting a strategic content plan, streamline internal documents, and revolutionize customer service responses. However, Sam warns against relying on AI for setting brand strategy, defining brand voice, and making high-stakes decisions, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human intuition and oversight. Learn practical use cases from real brands, leveraging AI for content creation and refining processes, ultimately saving time and enhancing productivity. Whether you're a seasoned AI user or just starting, discover how to make AI your strategic co-pilot and keep your brand thriving in the ever-evolving market. She’s put together a detailed blog and workflow that breaks this all down: prompts, tools, and real-life examples. If you want it, go read the blog or book a free consult to see how this could apply to your brand.” 👉 Read the blog: https://www.nimble-af.com/blog/ai-competative-edge 👉 Book a consult: https://nimbleaf.as.me/

    16 min

  6. MAY 27

    Unlocking Growth: Avoiding the Biggest Scaling Mistake

    In this episode of the Nimble AF Podcast, host Sam Rogers dives into the number one mistake brands often make when scaling - misallocating their most important hours. Sam provides insights on how to identify bottlenecks that could be hindering growth, without the need for extensive audits. He introduces a quick framework with crucial questions to help founders spot and address these constraints effectively. Learn how to get in sync and prioritize your efforts, whether it’s refining your offer clarity, optimizing your operational systems, or aligning your channel strategies. Sam shares personal anecdotes and expert tips to guide you in overcoming marketing, operations, finance, and sales challenges. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to embrace difficult decisions and maintain agility to ensure successful scaling. Tune in to discover how to utilize your most critical hours for growth, and prepare for the next discussion on retail strategies in the upcoming episode. learn more, www.nimble-af.com connect with Sam, www.instagram.com/nimbleaf_

    14 min

  7. MAY 19

    From weddings gowns, to wine and kanban: How we got here.

    Welcome to the nimble/AF podcast.  Your host, Sam Rodgers, brings 25 years of sales, marketing and operations expertise mostly in the CPG space combined with a fresh raw perspective on what it really takes to scale a consumer-facing brand in this economy where you better be nimble/AF.

    23 min
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Welcome to Nimble AF. I’m Samantha Rodgers—founder, fractional exec, athlete in training, and your professional hype-woman for getting unstuck after 40. If you’ve hit a stall—career, health, relationships, purpose—this show is your weekly reset. We blend practical strategy with compassionate discipline: how to prioritize yourself without burning the rest down, how to build capacity, routines that survive real life, and how to make decisions that actually move the needle. Expect solo riffs, expert chats, and punchy playbooks you can use the same day. Strong mind, soft edges, zero apology. Because ‘later’ isn’t a strategy—and this is your one life.

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