Talking with the Experts: Business Insights

Rose Davidson

Hosted by award-winning indie podcaster and Story Curator Rose Davidson, this globally ranked podcast features conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. With 600+ episodes, each one shares practical insights, lived experience, and real strategies across business, leadership, and personal growth. Designed for those ready to grow their visibility, confidence, and impact. 🎙 Hosted by Rose Davidson, creator of the OPAL System© and SHINE Formula© 🏆 BEAM Awards 2025 Podcast of the Year 🌏 Real conversations. Real insights. Real impact.

  1. #667 From S*xless Marriage to Six-Figure Success

    12/22/2025

    #667 From S*xless Marriage to Six-Figure Success

    What if the very lessons that ended your marriage could become the keys to your success in business? In this deeply personal and transformative conversation, Xanet Pailet—s*x and intimacy coach, trauma practitioner, and bestselling author—shares how surviving a 26-year s*xless marriage taught her the foundations of emotional connection, leadership, and self-trust that later fueled her six-figure entrepreneurial journey. Xanet reveals why intimacy and business are more connected than most realise: both require communication, presence, vulnerability, and consistent nourishment. She explores how learning to speak up for her desires helped her become a confident businesswoman, how “foreplay” translates into strategic nurturing, and why embracing feminine energy unlocks creativity and flow. If you’ve ever felt disconnected—from your passion, your purpose, or your partner—this episode will remind you that healing intimacy can transform how you lead, create, and succeed. 🔗 CONNECT WITH XANET LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xanet-pailet-2b464671/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xanetpop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanetpop/ Website: https://www.passionateintimacyretreats.com Book: https://a.co/d/555SMdf 📌 PROMOTION: https://www.howtoimproveyourlovelife.com ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    19 min
  2. #666 From Refugee to Royal Honour: Toby Gorniak’s Leadership Journey

    12/22/2025

    #666 From Refugee to Royal Honour: Toby Gorniak’s Leadership Journey

    What if the very thing you ran from became the foundation of your leadership? In this powerful episode, Toby Gorniak MBE shares his extraordinary journey from teenage refugee to being honoured with an MBE at Buckingham Palace. His story is one of resilience, creativity, and leadership reimagined. Toby reveals how he created The Gorniak Method—the first Hip Hop leadership practice in the UK to be recognised at PhD level—and how it empowers anyone, anywhere, to unlock their hidden genius. With over 40,000 hours of community service, Netflix features, and global recognition, Toby’s message is simple: leadership belongs to everyone. You’ll discover how adversity can become purpose, why creativity fuels leadership, and how unlocking your own story can transform your community. If you’ve ever doubted your power or potential, this episode will remind you—you already have what it takes. 🔗 CONNECT WITH TOBY Website: https://tobygorniakmbe.com/ ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    21 min
  3. #665 Somatic Selling Secrets: Align Your Body & Business for Effortless Income

    12/22/2025

    #665 Somatic Selling Secrets: Align Your Body & Business for Effortless Income

    What if your body was the missing piece in your business strategy? In this episode, Rose Davidson sits down with Kirstin Carey, founder of Evolve Sales Consulting and creator of Divine Wealth Frequency™, to explore Somatic Selling™—a revolutionary approach that fuses nervous system intelligence with proven sales strategy. Most women unknowingly build businesses in opposition to their natural rhythm, leading to stress, inconsistency, and income plateaus. Kirstin shares how aligning your energy and body with your business unlocks effortless results. Discover how to: Identify nervous system dysregulation that blocks consistent salesApply the Strategic Somatic Sales blueprint for sustainable successEmbody your Divine Wealth Frequency™ to make money feel safe and alignedThis episode will help you stop chasing results—and start receiving them effortlessly. 🎧 Tune in and learn why your body truly is your business plan. 🔗 CONNECT WITH KIRSTIN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstincarey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstin.carey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstin_carey/ Website: https://evolveminded.podbean.com/ 📌 PROMOTION: https://evolveminded.com/map ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    23 min
  4. #664 From Author to Authority: How to Turn Your Book Into a Business Tool

    12/19/2025

    #664 From Author to Authority: How to Turn Your Book Into a Business Tool

    What if your book could keep selling your services—long after it’s published? In this episode of Talking with the Experts, award-winning author and publisher Shauna VanderHoek reveals how to turn your book into a business-growth blueprint. She shares how entrepreneurs can transform a simple idea into a powerful visibility tool that attracts clients, builds authority, and drives consistent revenue. Shauna breaks down her Write-A-Book FastStart Method, explaining how to structure a book as a client journey—a “silent salesperson” that nurtures relationships and converts readers into loyal customers. You’ll also hear how she helps authors overcome the self-doubt that often whispers, “Who am I to write this?” If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book that positions you as a thought leader and opens doors to speaking, coaching, or consulting opportunities, this episode will show you how to start with confidence and strategy. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHAUNA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanderhoek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askShauna Website: https://www.askshauna.com/ ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    21 min
  5. #663 Voice AI in Training: How Smart Audio Transforms Workforce Learning with Derek Crager

    12/14/2025

    #663 Voice AI in Training: How Smart Audio Transforms Workforce Learning with Derek Crager

    What if every work task became a training opportunity?  In this episode, Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI and creator of Pocket Mentor, shares how Voice AI is transforming industrial training—turning downtime into real-time learning. Forget screens and software—Derek’s system delivers guidance, troubleshooting, and skill-building through simple phone calls. Discover how Voice AI helps close the global skills gap, preserve tribal knowledge, and empower workers to learn on the job. Derek’s neurodivergent perspective offers a refreshing take on AI that feels human, inclusive, and practical. You’ll learn how Voice AI: ✅ Turns every task into a training opportunity  ✅ Solves the biggest weaknesses of traditional training  ✅ Makes expert knowledge accessible to everyone, anytime This conversation is for leaders ready to upskill teams, modernise learning, and make technology work for people, not replace them. 🔗 CONNECT WITH DEREK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/ Websites: https://www.practicalai.app https://pocket-mentor-extending--ow7cs3r.gamma.site/ https://neurocompanion-support-f-g9go2c2.gamma.site/ 📌 PROMOTION: https://why-traditional-training-ry9czxd.gamma.site/ ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    23 min
  6. #662 Human First Marketing: Why People Are the Future of Every Brand with Phil Treagus-Evans

    12/14/2025

    #662 Human First Marketing: Why People Are the Future of Every Brand with Phil Treagus-Evans

    What if your marketing focused on humans—not metrics? In this thought-provoking conversation, Phil Treagus-Evans, CEO and co-founder of Giraffe Social, shares why the most successful brands of tomorrow will be the ones that remember who they’re talking to: real people. Phil’s bestselling book, Human First Marketing: The Art of Being Seen, Trusted and Remembered, challenges traditional marketing playbooks and calls for a shift toward empathy, connection, and authenticity. In this episode, you’ll discover what “human first” really means, how to apply it in your own business, and why building emotional resonance leads to lasting trust. If you’ve ever wondered why your marketing feels hollow—or how to make people genuinely care—this conversation will re-ignite your sense of purpose and possibility. Tune in to learn practical strategies for making your audience feel seen, valued, and inspired to stay connected. 🔗 CONNECT WITH PHIL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-treagus-evans/ Website: https://www.giraffesocialmedia.co.uk 📌 PROMOTION: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Human-First-Marketing-Trusted-Remembered/dp/1068454202 ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    23 min
  7. #661 The Secret to Growth? Why Starting Smaller Leads to Bigger Wins with Christiane Schroeter

    12/13/2025

    #661 The Secret to Growth? Why Starting Smaller Leads to Bigger Wins with Christiane Schroeter

    What if the key to growth isn’t working harder—but starting smaller? In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Christiane Schroeter, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the Petite Practice™ method, reveals how small, intentional actions can spark extraordinary progress. Instead of chasing endless to-do lists or bigger goals, Christiane’s framework helps entrepreneurs and leaders shift from overwhelm to momentum. You’ll discover how the smallest shifts in mindset can create exponential results—without burnout or stress. Christiane’s blend of psychology and strategy has helped thousands of high achievers simplify their path to success while staying aligned with their values. If you’ve been striving for more but feeling stuck, this episode will change how you see productivity forever. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to stop chasing perfection and start building progress—one Petite Practice™ at a time. 🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTIANE LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christianeschroeter/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/doctorchristiane Instagram: https://instagram.com/@doctor.christiane Website: https://doctorchristiane.com/ Socials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/doctor.christiane https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.happy.nest  https://www.pinterest.com/doctor.christiane/  https://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christiane  https://www.threads.net/@doctor.christiane  https://x.com/Christiane_711 📌 PROMOTION: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/680acbb35fb6f0001547ba20 ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    24 min
  8. #660 The LinkedIn Advantage: Build Authority & Unlock Business Growth with Al Kushner

    12/13/2025

    #660 The LinkedIn Advantage: Build Authority & Unlock Business Growth with Al Kushner

    What if your next big opportunity was already waiting for you—on LinkedIn? In this powerful episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson sits down with LinkedIn strategist Al Kushner to explore how professionals and business owners can use LinkedIn to build authority, create visibility, and unlock real growth. Al reveals how to transform your profile into a client-attracting magnet, turn casual connections into meaningful relationships, and share content that positions you as a trusted expert in your field. You’ll learn why consistency, clarity, and authenticity are the keys to LinkedIn success—and how small strategic changes can lead to major business results. Whether you’re new to the platform or ready to elevate your strategy, this episode will help you turn LinkedIn from a networking site into a visibility powerhouse. Tune in and start making LinkedIn work smarter for your goals. 🔗 CONNECT WITH AL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-kushner/ Website: https://www.LinkedVantage.com 📌 PROMOTION: https://www.amazon.com/I-Linkedin-Advantage-Al-Kushner/dp/1632273500/ ▼ ▼ Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🛠 RECOMMENDED BUSINESS TOOLS ○ PodMatch      ○ TubeBuddy     ○ Castmagic     ○ MailerLite  📚  THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING POWER PACK ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series     ○ 16-eBook Podcasting Series + 1:1 Coaching 👩‍💻 PROGRAMS AND SOCIALS ○ About Our Programs      ○ Bio Link      ○ Support Talking with the Experts      ○ Leave a Google Review DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I trust and believe will add value.

    25 min
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Hosted by award-winning indie podcaster and Story Curator Rose Davidson, this globally ranked podcast features conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. With 600+ episodes, each one shares practical insights, lived experience, and real strategies across business, leadership, and personal growth. Designed for those ready to grow their visibility, confidence, and impact. 🎙 Hosted by Rose Davidson, creator of the OPAL System© and SHINE Formula© 🏆 BEAM Awards 2025 Podcast of the Year 🌏 Real conversations. Real insights. Real impact.

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