Episodes

  • 124: Your Business is Inaccessible (Let's Fix That)

    124: Your Business is Inaccessible (Let's Fix That)
    Jun 17 2025
    Here we go with a really big and brave conversation. I brought together some incredible entrepreneurs and accessibility advocates to dig into what true accessibility in business actually looks like. Honestly, when you hear about the diversity of accessibility needs, it can feel overwhelming and expensive—it's tempting to just keep doing what you've always done. But this roundtable pushes us to think about accessibility completely differently, and these guests share practical ways that all businesses, no matter the size, can do better without starting from scratch. Meet Today's Speakers: Erin Perkins is deafblind, but you might not notice at first glance. She relies on a hearing aid and cochlear implant for hearing, without which she's profoundly deaf. Her vision is limited to 50 degrees, so if she doesn't wave back when you do, it's likely she didn't see or hear you. Working with independent business owners, coaches, and mentors opened her eyes to the widespread lack of accessibility awareness. This led her to focus on accessibility education. Erin is passionate about teaching businesses to be more accessible, using her personal experiences to promote true inclusion at every level. Her mission is to make the world more accessible, one business at a time. https://www.mabelyq.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erineperkins Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority. ⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.erikastanley.com/ Ali Cameron is a disability advocate and brand builder based in Vancouver, BC. Fuelled by a love for storytelling, she built Seated Perspectives to challenge disability narratives, celebrate disabled joy, and uplift other disabled women. https://seatedperspectives.co https://instagram.com/seated.perspectives Michelle Beauchamp, a Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Author, is a shining example of dedication and commitment. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in her personal and professional growth journey. Her motto, "Unleash Your Inner Champ," reflects her passion for helping others grow. www.thechampgroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/MichelleBeauchamp/ Lindsay Hyatt launched Lindsay Hyatt Co. in 2021 as a copywriter and brand strategist, drawing on 15 years of experience in corporate marketing and elementary education. She works closely with clients who need copywriting and messaging strategy, particularly for social media. Through her branding program REINVENTION, Lindsay helps solopreneurs remember who they are and reconnect with their authentic voice. https://lindsayhyatt.com https://instagram.com/thelindsayhyatt Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    55 mins
  • 123: Generational Shifts of Leadership in the Current Political Climate

    123: Generational Shifts of Leadership in the Current Political Climate
    Jun 10 2025
    One thing the internet loves to talk about: the problems with the upcoming generation. I always took so much of the millennial commentary personally, until I realized every single generation gets the same judgment. In a world that is rapidly changing with evolving technology, ways of work, politics, and more... I thought it would be super interesting to bring a group of thought leaders together to explore how the way of work and leadership is changing for Gen Z and Generation Alpha. Meet Today's Speakers: Paulaska S. Ramirez is an exceptional leader and advocate who has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the lives of first-generation women. As the Founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless, she has set out to transform the experiences of first-generation women, helping them navigate the complexities of life with confidence and resilience. https://www.instagram.com/generation_fearless/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaskaramirez/ Samantha Fackler bridges the gap between Fortune 100 strategy and soulful entrepreneurship. With 13 years scaling brands like Apple, PayPal, and LinkedIn, plus four successful businesses of her own, she brings a rare blend of corporate expertise and intuitive leadership to women building remarkable companies. instagram.com/growwith_sam www.growwithsam.com Emily Adams is a seasoned leadership development expert, holistic coach, and transformational speaker who blends over a decade of professional experience with a deeply personal journey of resilience and self-discovery. A graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Emily has dedicated her career to cultivating leaders, optimizing business operations, and driving sustainable growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyadamsoperationalefficiency/ https://transformativeleadershipllc.com/ Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    47 mins
  • 122: When Productivity Becomes Toxic

    122: When Productivity Becomes Toxic
    Jun 3 2025
    Calling all workaholics, this one is for you. If you a little bit love working around the clock and think your work is one of the most fun parts of your life, let me just say, you've found your people. But we all know hustle culture and burnout are real - and that at some point, productivity becomes toxic. Meet Today's Speakers: Jacki Hayes is the founder of Jacki Hayes & Co., a boutique agency that empowers coaches and consultants with tailored strategic and operational support. Known for her no-BS approach, Jacki is also the host of the Here's What I Learned podcast, where she shares insights on navigating business and life with joy. ⁠https://www.jackihayes.co⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jackihayes_obm⁠ Regyna Curtis is a soul rhythm activator and business mentor, dedicated to helping heart-centered, multi-passionate entrepreneurs create fulfilling, sustainable paths to success. Her unique approach empowers clients to build holistic ecosystems where their work supports their well-being—something often overlooked by traditional business strategies. ⁠https://www.atmaitri.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/regyna-curtis/ Taina Brown is a former feminist scholar turned strategy whiz trained in somatic CBT methods and driving innovation. As a personal and professional development coach of over 15 years, she helps leaders and their teams show up as their best, values-aligned selves to do good work. She is the co-founder of Theory of Change Consulting, a professional development and data consulting firm. She also co-hosts the Messy Liberation podcast and is the co-founder of the Messy Liberation Coaches Circle, a community for coaches building intersectional practices. https://www.ifthenand.org/ https://messyliberation.com/ https://coaches.teachery.co/join Cheryl Ham is the creative mind (and hands) behind Hypnotic Yarn and the Yarnable subscription box, delighting knitters around the world with curated yarn surprises, month after month. Drawing from her personal journey and experiences, Cheryl now coaches creative entrepreneurs, helping them grow and thrive in their handmade businesses. ⁠https://www.indiemadebiz.com/⁠ ⁠https://hypnoticyarn.com/⁠ Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 121: The Ethical Implications & Challenges of Generative AI

    121: The Ethical Implications & Challenges of Generative AI
    May 27 2025
    If you know me, you know I'm in my AI exploration era. But this hasn't come naturally to me, because the ethical complications around AI, especially generative AI, have literally kept me up at night. That's why I knew one of the first conversations we needed to have on season 3 is all abut the ethics of AI usage. My guests this week are Erika Stanley and AnnMarie Rose, two of my favorite friends and peers who lead with ethics and core values... and also use a lot of AI in creative ways in their businesses. Meet Today's Speakers: Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority. https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.erikastanley.com/ AnnMarie Rose is a Life-Proof Business Scaling Strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping coaches, consultants and service providers leverage their zone of genius to scale their businesses with clarity, confidence and strategic intention. annmarierose.com/everything instagram.com/askannmarierose Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Resources mentioned in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/25/microsoft-cancels-some-of-its-ai-data-center-leases/ In lieu of the study I mentioned, which I couldn't easily find again, here is an alternative well-researched essay with cited sources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beef-vs-bytes-real-climate-issue-isnt-genai-chris-vitale-usbae/
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 120: Why Mission-Driven Branding Matters

    120: Why Mission-Driven Branding Matters
    May 20 2025
    What does it mean to create a brand that stands for something, and why does it matter? This week we are opening season 3, which looks a little bit different! Each week, we'll be opening the podcast with a Big Question, and some of the bravest thought leaders in online business will come together to mastermind our way through the question. Today's episode is all about mission driven branding, and why that is so important. Meet Today's Speakers: Mayra Gomez-Sanchez is a proud Latina - the founder & CEO of Cultural Visionaries™️ - where she specializes as a launch & sales copywriter. She helps ethical online business owners experience financial growth while being inclusive for the socially conscious public. Mayra values authenticity, influence, and meaningful work in every piece of work she writes. https://www.instagram.com/culturalvisionaries/ https://www.mayragsanchezagency.com/ Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority. https://aiqueens.substack.com/ https://www.erikastanley.com/ Jacki Hayes is the founder of Jacki Hayes & Co., a boutique agency that empowers coaches and consultants with tailored strategic and operational support. Known for her grounded wisdom and no-BS approach, Jacki is also the host of the Here's What I Learned podcast, where she shares insights on navigating business and life with joy. Her signature offer, Lead to Love, provides a holistic, custom-built client experience system, guiding clients through lead management, onboarding, client care, and offboarding. Jacki’s background in ecology informs her unique perspective on system-level thinking, creating valuable transformations for clients who want balanced, joyful businesses. https://www.jackihayes.co https://www.instagram.com/jackihayes_obm Siobhan Strode is a mentor for change-makers—and your resident Feminist Killjoy. Over the past decade, she’s worn many hats: teacher, business owner, Councillor, union and Labour Party Chair, social justice campaigner, and mum to three boys (plus one chaotic collie). But in her twenties, Siobhan played small in workplaces that didn’t value her voice. It wasn’t until she left teaching that she truly found it—and stepped into leadership. What made that transformation possible? Sisterhood. Now, through This Sister Speaks, Siobhan helps others raise their voices and lead the change they’ve been dreaming of. Together, she believes, we don’t just make waves—we shift the whole bloody tide. https://www.instagram.com/thissisterscribes Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    49 mins
  • 119: Designing Accessible Events and Embracing Your Redemption

    119: Designing Accessible Events and Embracing Your Redemption
    May 13 2025
    My guest this week shares about how she's rebranding health setbacks due to developing chronic illness to her redemption era. There is so much to unpack there - about work and accesibility, enterpreneurship as a literal life-saving measure, and resilience after trauma. But furthermore, this has become part of the way Jessica Naves runs her design business, helping event hosts put together events for all people in a variety of bodies. Meet Jessica Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jessica Naves is a visual storyteller who creates everything from chaotic quirky stickers, pins, and patches to multi-million-dollar proposals for major companies. You may have seen her designs for clients in magazines such as Dope, MPI or USA Today. Over the past 20 years she has used her marketing and graphic design expertise for corporate clients and recently expanded her services to visual and literary artists. Her company, Jessica Naves Creates, helps both types of clients present their work to the best of their ability. Connect with Jessica https://jessicanaves.com https://stickoftheart.com Come to Be You Brand Live and hear me speak again this fall! ⁠https://skheeter--atigbranding.thrivecart.com/be-you-brand-2025/⁠ This is an affiliate link :) About Sarah: Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    51 mins
  • 118: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Learning From Others

    118: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Learning From Others
    May 6 2025
    Sara Hollander joins me on the podcast this week to talk about getting outside of your comfort zone and learning from people outside of your industry. It can be easy to get stuck in learning only from other people who do the same kind of business you do, and who have come before you or achieved what you are dreaming of. But the real magic, and the real innovation, comes from getting out of the echo chamber and building relationships with people in completely different industries and learning from them. Meet Sara: Sara Hollander is the owner of Paradise Road Travel, a boutique travel agency focused on creating meaningful and personalized travel experiences. Her journey as an entrepreneur began with a vision to make travel planning easy or busy professionals, helping them truly enjoy travel without the stress of organizing the details. Connect with Sara: https://www.paradiseroadtravel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paradise.road.travel/ Come to Be You Brand Live and hear me speak again this fall! https://skheeter--atigbranding.thrivecart.com/be-you-brand-2025/ This is an affiliate link :) About Sarah: Sarah K. Heeter is a seasoned entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and advocate for values-driven leadership. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and operations, she is the founder and CEO of Podfox Media, a globally recognized podcast production company, and the host of the globally-ranked podcast Big Brave Business, where she explores business ethics and revolutionary leadership. Sarah is also a member of the marketing and public policy committees for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix Chapter and teaches public policy at Arizona State University. She is passionate about inspiring businesses to prioritize integrity, inclusivity, and connection in their decision-making and leadership. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    47 mins
  • 117: Questioning Everything and Chasing Shiny Objects

    117: Questioning Everything and Chasing Shiny Objects
    Apr 29 2025
    When was the last time you paused to ask, "Why am I doing this?" This week on the Big Brave Business podcast, I spoke with Deb Podlogar (The Mocktail Mom) about something we all struggle with as entrepreneurs: questioning our current direction while fighting the pull of shiny object syndrome. Deb's journey represents a powerful business transformation. What began as simply "taking a break from alcohol" in 2021 evolved into what she calls a "mocktail empire" – complete with a book, membership, summit, podcast, and thriving social media community. Yet despite this success, Deb found herself at a crossroads, questioning whether her current business offerings still aligned with her evolving self. This conversation challenges one of entrepreneurship's most persistent myths: that consistency above all else equals success. While there's value in staying focused, rigid adherence to initial business plans can become a limitation rather than a strength. Meet Deb: Deb Podlogar, widely known as Mocktail Mom®️, embarked on a transformative journey when she chose to part ways with Chardonnay. This decision led her to discover a variety of delicious, alcohol-free beverages. Deb resides near Louisville, KY, is married, and is the proud mother of two daughters, Hannah (22) and Lily (17). Throughout her 40s, Deb faced a series of significant challenges, including her eldest daughter's critical illness, a divorce, breast cancer, a double mastectomy, and the loss of both parents to dementia. During these tumultuous years, wine became a comforting companion. However, she realized that while alcohol was numbing her pain, it was also diminishing the joy in her life. Approaching her 50th birthday, Deb decided it was time for a change and stopped drinking on December 31, 2020. Initially aiming to moderate her intake, she discovered that she felt remarkably better without alcohol and embraced sobriety. Just ten days into her alcohol-free journey, Deb launched her Instagram account to inspire others to seek alternatives to alcohol. Breaking up with booze has proven to be one of her best decisions ever. Deb hosts the "Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom" podcast and runs a membership program for women looking to connect online over mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. She also organizes The Mocktail Summit, a global online event in January designed to educate and support those interested in alcohol-free options. Deb's recipe book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In, is out now and has been enjoyed by thousands of people looking for easy recipes to make at home. Follow Deb on Instagram for recipes, tips, tricks, and menopause-related fun: @Mocktail.Mom. For more information, visit her website at MocktailMom.com. About Sarah: Sarah K. Heeter is a seasoned entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and advocate for values-driven leadership. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and operations, she is the founder and CEO of Podfox Media, a globally recognized podcast production company, and the host of the globally-ranked podcast Big Brave Business, where she explores business ethics and revolutionary leadership. Sarah is also a member of the marketing and public policy committees for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix Chapter and teaches public policy at Arizona State University. She is passionate about inspiring businesses to prioritize integrity, inclusivity, and connection in their decision-making and leadership. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠ ⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness
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    41 mins
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