Savvy Leader Podcast

What if your body isn't broken… but trying to tell you something? In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin sits down with Becka Swanson, founder of Rooted Energetics, to explore the connection between faith, energy, and true root-cause healing. Becka shares her powerful journey—from battling Lyme disease, chronic symptoms, and frustration with traditional approaches—to discovering holi...

What if the problem in your business isn't effort—but structure? In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast , Kristin sits down with Jacki Hayes, founder of Jacki Hayes & Co, to break down the real difference between Virtual Assistants and Online Business Managers—and why that distinction can completely change how your business grows. Jacki shares her journey from a 14-year university career to b...

In this episode, Kristin sits down with Naomi Rotstein, a business mentor for health and wellness professionals, to discuss the evolving online landscape and the rise of the "trust recession." From AI-generated coaches to shifting buyer behavior, Naomi shares practical strategies for building trust, creating scalable offers, and standing out with authentic content. If you're building an online bus...

What happens after you simplify your life and finally get your time back? You simplified your life—but what do you do with the space that remains? A deep dive into self-sabotage, alignment, and redefining success. In this solo episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin explores the real challenge of growth—not removing what no longer serves you, but deciding how to use the space that remains. Th...

From Therapist to Mindset Coach: How to Take Bold Risks, Regulate Your Mindset, and Build a Meaningful Practice Episode Summary What does it really take to leave a stable career and pursue a calling that aligns with your purpose? In this episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin Gallatin sits down with licensed psychotherapist and mindset coach Ioana Chei to discuss the powerful mindset shifts...

In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristin Gallatin sits down with Marian Cook, founder of Archstone Workspace, Harvard-trained educator, and executive educator for MIT and Yale. Marian shares her unconventional leadership journey—from systems engineer at IBM to innovation strategist, government advisor, educator, and entrepreneur. Along the way, she developed a philosophy that has...

What if the real problem isn't time… but your mindset about time? In this powerful episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin Gallatin sits down with Erica Dirkes, Time Management & Life Coach and founder of Mindful Time Coaching, to unpack the truth about productivity, burnout, boundaries, and why willpower doesn't work long-term. Erica shares how her 25-year corporate career in wealth manageme...

In this solo episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin shares a powerful story from hiking the Cathedral of the Palms trail at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida—and how getting lost on an unmarked trail revealed deeper truths about alignment, integrity, leadership, loyalty, and the cost of moving too fast. If you are ambitious, momentum-driven, and wired to endure, this episode expl...

In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin Gallatin sits down with Sarah Becker, founder of Clear Simple Business, to unpack what process improvement really looks like —and why most organizations don't need new software to fix what's broken. Sarah, a self-described "Process Ninja," explains how inefficiencies quietly drain time, money, and morale inside organizations—and how clarity, doc...

In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristin Gallatin sits down with Kelly Kumler, founder of Kelly Ryann Co, to unpack what authentic branding really looks like in today's digital, AI-driven world. Kelly shares her non-linear journey from elementary school teacher to brand strategist and website designer, revealing how psychology, intuition, and strategy intersect to create brands th...

In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristin Gallatin sits down with Ty McLean, founder of Moneta Research, to unpack how AI is actually being used inside investment firms, hedge funds, and solopreneur businesses — far beyond hype and buzzwords. Ty shares his unconventional journey from audio engineering and music production to AI-driven investment research, explaining how the same sy...

Why I'm a Bad Salesperson — and Why That's Actually the Point What if being a "bad salesperson" is actually a sign of clarity, integrity, and leadership? In this solo episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin reframes sales through the lens of servant leadership, quiet drive, and stewardship. Drawing from decades of experience in retail, real estate, consulting, and commission-based work, she e...

What does it really take to lead with confidence in sales — especially in a male-dominated, technical industry you didn't start out knowing? In this episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristin Gallatin sits down with Mindee Peterson, Sales Manager at MyTech Partners, for an honest and empowering conversation about sales leadership, culture, resilience, and self-leadership. Mindee shares how...

Do you get an "icky" feeling when it's time to ask for the business? In this episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristin Gallatin sits down with Stefani Havel, the "Client Conversion Queen" and founder of the Sales Strategist Network. Stefani shares her incredible journey from selling produce at a Minnesota farmer's market at age six to leading high-performing teams in corporate America for...

As we kick off a new year, health is at the forefront of everyone's mind. But what happens when traditional medicine offers no answers? Join host Kristin Gallatin for a powerful "Stories Behind the Business" feature with Sandy Molin, a LifeWave Brand Partner and LEAD member. Sandy opens up about her harrowing battle with chronic illness, cancer recovery, and the sheer exhaustion that led her to a...

As we step into a new year, this special episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast is an invitation to pause, reflect, and rebuild with intention — rather than rush into another season of hustle. After more than 35 years in business, navigating corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, caregiving, transformation, and reinvention, I'm sharing what rebuilding truly looks like when you lead with experience,...

This Christmas Eve, join Kristin on the Savvy Leader Podcast for the final episode in the Honor the Journey series. Reflect on generosity, letting go, and the life-changing lessons that come from giving more than you think you can — to others, your community, and yourself. From self-employment challenges, building meaningful professional and personal relationships, to downsizing into RV life and f...

Holiday travel is hectic—but it doesn't have to be chaotic. In this timely episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin Gallatin welcomes Tony Peltier, a professional driver and business owner behind Tony Goes There, and the heart-centered wedding DJ brand MY Day DJ. Tony shares the powerful origin story that shaped his mission: advocating for women's safety, building trust through exceptional ser...

In this solo episode of the Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin Gallatin shares her personal Walk in Faith—how she moved from obligation and uncertainty to trust, clarity, and alignment with God's design. Recorded during the Christmas season, this episode is a reflective and honest conversation about faith, purpose, marriage, and becoming who you were created to be. In this episode, Kristin shares: What...

Join us for a powerful episode of Stories Behind the Business with LEAD Network member Victoria Bizzotto, CEO of Pink Slip Solutions. Discover how 17 years in corporate HR and a life-changing event inspired her to start her own boutique consulting firm. Victoria shares her journey, the importance of putting people before profits (and how it affects your bottom line!), and practical, free advice fo...

THE Transformation Episode — the one where everything comes full circle. In this deeply personal, leadership-focused episode, I share the transformation season that reshaped my life, my health, my marriage, and the way I lead in business. After my husband's catastrophic motorcycle crash, I stepped into a full-time caregiver role—a role that does not come naturally to my impatient, goal-oriented, e...

In this inspiring LEAD Stories Behind the Business episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristin Gallatin welcomes fellow LEAD member Emily LeDuc, a small business email marketing strategist and coach. Emily shares her powerful journey from the corporate world and a pivotal life change in 2021 to redefining her success by aligning her business with her core values, including her passion for na...

How do you keep your business afloat, support your clients, lead your community, and stay human when life collapses in one single moment? In this raw and deeply practical episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, I share the day everything changed — July 14, 2022 — when a phone call informed me my husband had been airlifted from a motorcycle crash. Overnight, I became a crisis commander running four bu...

In this essential episode, host Kristin Gallatin welcomes her very best friend and nutrition expert, Stephanie Ewals of Out of the Woods Nutrition, to discuss the transformative power of functional nutrition and the importance of becoming your own health advocate. Stephanie shares her incredibly compelling personal journey, from a devastating stillbirth due to unmanaged thyroid issues (0:01:22) to...

In this Honor the Journey mid-week edition of The Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin shares the raw, unfiltered story of her leap from a 21-year corporate career into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. From walking out of her corporate job on the exact same day her husband resigned, to juggling three jobs just to stay afloat, to slowly building multiple income streams — real estate, digital m...