6 episodes
Unfiltered Growth with Christina Kay & Troy Sandidge Season 3 Media
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Welcome to "Unfiltered Growth: Real Talk on Trends and Strategies," the podcast where the gloves come off, and the insights come pouring in. This is your go-to arena for unwrapping the boldest strategies and diving deep into the realms of entrepreneurship, marketing, and cultural shifts with a sharp, unfiltered lens.
Each episode, Christina and Troy bring you face-to-face with thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors from diverse industries and sectors. We strip away the B.S. and dive into the real challenges and opportunities for revenue growth. We cover the full spectrum of insights that matter to you.
"Unfiltered Growth" is more than just a podcast; it's a community of bold thinkers and doers who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. Whether you're an event organizer looking to captivate your audience, a marketer aiming to navigate the complexities of digital trends, or an entrepreneur striving for exponential growth, this podcast is your weekly dose of reality-checked wisdom.
Join us as we explore the intersection of culture, business, and innovation. Expect raw conversations, real success (and failure) stories, and practical advice that you can apply to your journey. No filters, just growth. Tune in to "Unfiltered Growth: Real Talk on Trends and Strategies" and be part of the conversation that's setting the new standard for entrepreneurial excellence.
This podcast is an S3M joint that’s part of the Guru Podcast Network.
Domain - UnfilteredGrowth.com
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5. Empathy In Action: Defining & Deploying Empathy In Business
Are leaders truly understanding the experiences and perspectives of others OR are they more concerned with virtue-signaling the "right" things?
Christina and Troy have a raw discussion about empathy from leaders, how to best support others that are struggling, and how to approach the space others need.
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Best Moments:
(01:20) The importance of leaders truly understanding others' experiences and perspectives rather than just signaling empathy
(03:52) Providing support while still allowing others to articulate their own grievances
(04:02) Avoiding the tendency to want to be a "hero" and instead being available as needed
(04:28) Knowing when it's appropriate to step in versus taking away others' power
(05:35) Supporting diverse team members while also giving them space
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Connect With Us:
Unfiltered Growth is an S3M original show, part of the Guru Podcast Network!
Connect with Christina Kay:
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- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Connect with Troy Sandidge:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
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4. Beyond The Checkbox: Embracing Real Diversity For Real Revenue
Are brands harnessing the power of diversity? Are they keeping their commitments to DEIB best practices? Christina and Troy have a raw discussion about diversity and inclusion efforts in business and marketing.
Diversity is more than just a checkbox and shouldn't be utilized as a PR stunt. They expound on how business operations and marketing campaigns should integrate diversity more equitably and how diversity can be the catalyst to drive massive revenue and success if implemented the right way.
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Best Moments:
(00:40) The importance of feeling safe to give honest feedback in a company culture
(01:54) Calling out inauthentic diversity and inclusion language on websites and marketing
(06:09) How true commitment to diversity drives real business growth
(07:37) Being an ally goes deeper than changing logos for Pride Month
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Connect With Us:
Unfiltered Growth is an S3M original show, part of the Guru Podcast Network!
Connect with Christina Kay:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Connect with Troy Sandidge:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Learn more about S3M -
3. Origin Story: From INBOUND Co-Emcees To Co-Founders & Podcast Co-Hosts
How do you identify the right co-founder? What are the best ways to handle conflicts, mistakes, and differences of opinion in business partnerships? And how do you navigate embracing emotions in business? Troy and Christina discuss the wins, challenges, and lessons in starting a business together. They also share their origin story of how they met, what it was like co-emceeing INBOUND 2023, and ultimately what led them to launch Season Three Media.
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Best Moments:
(02:49) How to identify a good cofounder that compliments your skills and aligns with your goals and energy
(22:05) Why relationships, camaraderie and mutual respect are so important in a cofounder partnership
(33:40) Embracing emotions in business rather than seeing them as a weakness
(23:03) Owning mistakes, asking for help when you need it
(29:06) The importance of listening and seeing things from your partner's perspective
(38:01) Hoping to build something bigger than themselves with their business
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Connect With Us:
Unfiltered Growth is an S3M original show, part of the Guru Podcast Network!
Connect with Christina Kay:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Connect with Troy Sandidge:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Learn more about S3M -
2. Your Winning Season: Cultivating A Culture Of Authenticity & Inclusion
Does your brand have a winning culture? What does that even look like and how do you build one? Christina and Troy break down how to build a winning culture through inclusion, community, and empathy while challenging the status quo and empowering your teams, especially underrepresented groups, to be leaders to create lasting impact.
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Best Moments:
(02:03) The origin of the podcast's name and the hosts' intention to have real, unfiltered conversations
(04:31) The additional obstacles faced by women and people of color in business
(13:30) Why diversity leads to better revenue and innovation
(15:18) Examples of fake diversity efforts by companies
(17:39) The need to move beyond token diverse hires into full inclusion and belonging
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Connect With Us:
Unfiltered Growth is an S3M original show, part of the Guru Podcast Network!
Connect with Christina Kay:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Connect with Troy Sandidge:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Learn more about S3M -
1. Strategic Alliances: Crafting Winning Chemistry For Business Growth
Christina and Troy discuss launching their new ventures and why who you surround yourself with is so vital to your growth and success. They stress the importance of putting your ideas down on paper and articulating them to others to further develop your vision. They also talk about showing up as your authentic self in business and personal relationships, even more so as minorities, people of color, and underrepresented communities.
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Best Moments:
(01:43) The excitement and vision behind their new business ventures this year
(05:03) Researching the market to see if there's room for your product or service idea
(05:15) Getting ideas out of your head by mind dumping and saying them out loud
(06:15) Pushing past failures that are part of the process
(08:27) The importance of authentic connections in business
(10:52) Seeking to understand people before judging them
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Connect With Us:
Unfiltered Growth is an S3M original show, part of the Guru Podcast Network!
Connect with Christina Kay:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Connect with Troy Sandidge:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Learn more about S3M -
Trailer Episode
Connect With Us:
Unfiltered Growth is an S3M original show, part of the Guru Podcast Network!
Connect with Christina Kay:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Connect with Troy Sandidge:
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- X/Twitter
Learn more about S3M
Customer Reviews
Love the team
I have been listening to Troy and his podcast for years and I love his insights on marketing and business. I started listening to this new podcast with Troy and Christina and I have to say it is a refreshing take on business, marketing and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. This will be my new weekly listen and I encourage any entrepreneur to take some time and give this podcast a try, you will not be disappointed. I love this new team and I look forward to the journey they will take us on.