Accidental CEO Podcast

In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Gemma Baxter, a time and task expert, about burnout and growing a business. Gemma shares her journey from experiencing burnout and anxiety to becoming the CEO of her own business. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and prioritizing personal well-being. Gemma also discusses the systems and tools she uses to manage time and tasks effectively, includ...

Danielle Brooks, owner of the Honey Truck, shares her journey from being a journalist to becoming a beekeeper and owning a successful honey business. She started as a photographer and gradually transitioned into beekeeping after discovering her passion for it. The Honey Truck sells different varieties of honey that are sourced from different locations, each with its own unique flavor. Brooks empha...

Swapna Patel, a former New York fashion designer and personal style expert, shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to starting her own business as a stylist. She emphasizes the importance of dressing for success and how clothing can be a powerful tool for visual branding. Swapna explains that working with a personal stylist is not just for celebrities, but for anyone who wants to look an...

Katrina Owens, founder of Knockout Directive, shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming an accidental CEO. She discusses the challenges she faced in starting her own business and the importance of overcoming self-doubt. Owens also highlights the value of public relations (PR) for small businesses and personal brands, dispelling misconceptions and showing how PR can help expand reach a...

In this episode of the Accidental CEO podcast, owner Nata Salvatori shares her personal journey of delegation and scaling her business. She discusses the common limiting beliefs that hinder entrepreneurs from delegating tasks and emphasizes the importance of building a reliable team based on personality rather than just skills. Nata also highlights the significance of proper training, financial ma...

Adam Liette, founder of Smooth Operations, helps entrepreneurs navigate the growth phase of their businesses by creating systems and workflows. He emphasizes the importance of setting up team members for success and becoming a leader instead of a micromanager. Adam shares his journey from being a special operator in the US military to working in social media and marketing, which eventually led him...

In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Michaela Robertson, a registered nurse and founder of Michaela Robertson Coaching. They discuss Michaela's journey from being a new grad nurse to founding her coaching business and Strides for Strength. Michaela emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-mastery for nurses and helps them navigate career development and burnout. She also highligh...

In this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast , Nata Salvatori sits down with Swey Jitti, a business and alignment strategy guide for creatives who shares her journey as a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the importance of stepping into one's authentic self. She emphasizes the value of sacred expression and finding worth in who we are rather than what we bring to the table. Swey believes in...

In this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast , Nata Salvatori sits down with Katie Lane Dei, owner of Bibliophage Press. Katie shares her journey from starting in education and nonprofit sectors to becoming an editor and productivity coach for queer and women writers. She provides editorial and productivity services, helping writers with structural edits and accountability. Katie emphasizes the i...

In this solo episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast , Nata Salvatori challenges the concept of work-life balance, arguing that it’s an unrealistic ideal that often leads to guilt and frustration for entrepreneurs, especially parents. Instead, she advocates for work-life integration , a more flexible and sustainable approach to managing personal and professional responsibilities. The idea of work-li...

In this conversation, Nata Salvatori interviews Nichole Lauren, a photographer, attorney, and business coach, about her journey from law school to wedding photography and her experience monetizing a small audience. Nichole shares how she started her photography business in college and continued it through law school, eventually realizing that she wanted to pursue photography full-time. She discuss...

In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Sasha Eburne, a virtual assistant and coach. Sasha shares her journey of starting her own business and the lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and the combination of head and heart in achieving success. Sasha also discusses the VA way, which focuses on sales growth, mindset, and premium rates from the beginning. She...

In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Paul Salter, a mindset and performance coach. Paul shares his journey from being a nutrition coach to becoming a hypno mindset and performance coach. He explains the power of hypnosis and how it can help clients overcome limiting beliefs. Paul also discusses common mindset blocks in high performers and the root causes of self-sabotage. Overall, the conver...

In this episode, Nata sits down with Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige to dive into the must-know essentials of using AI in copywriting, covering the crucial details of transparency and disclosure that every business owner should keep top of mind. Paige shares expert insights on the legal differences between hiring employees and independent contractors—a game-changer for small businesses looking...

In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Meya Mansu, a former wedding photographer and author, about her journey from success to loss and transformation. Meya shares her experiences in the wedding photography industry, working with her daughters, and transitioning to writing and coaching. She provides tips for starting a successful wedding photography business, defines long-term success in busin...

In this episode of the Accidental CEO podcast, Larisa Makuch, the queen of abundance, shares her journey from a history of abuse and a poverty mindset to becoming a successful coach and entrepreneur. She works with high achieving women who want more from life and helps them overcome the mindset of a starving artist. Larisa emphasizes the importance of drawing on different experiences and thinking...

Joy Michelle, a photographer turned YouTuber and business coach, shares her journey and insights on building a successful photography business. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and building a personal brand. Joy also discusses the role of content creation, particularly on YouTube, in growing visibility and authority in the photography industry. She highlights the v...

In this episode of the Accidental CEO Podcast, host Nata Salvatori speaks with luxury event planner Brandee Gaar about the current state of the wedding industry. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding a perceived slowdown in the market, emphasizing the importance of data-driven insights and effective marketing strategies. Brandee shares her extensive experience in the industry, highlighting t...

In this episode, Bonnie Bakhtiari, a brand strategist and designer, shares her insights on working with luxury high-end clients. She discusses her accidental journey into entrepreneurship and how her background in journalism has influenced her brand strategy work. Bonnie emphasizes the importance of understanding the transformation that high-end clients seek and the need for a personalized and cus...

In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Maddy Meharis, a wedding photographer, about her journey in photography and the dynamics of working with clients. Maddy shares her accidental CEO story, starting with her photography career in the military and eventually transitioning to full-time photography. She emphasizes the importance of building connections with clients and evoking true emotions in...

In this conversation, Nata Salvatori interviews Nancy Steidl, an international business consultant and intellectual property law specialist. They discuss the importance of having the right structure when starting a business and common mistakes made by new entrepreneurs. They also delve into the topic of intellectual property (IP) and its various forms, such as trademarks, copyrights, and patents....

Tyler Hall shares his accidental CEO journey from documentary filmmaking to coaching and creative consulting. He emphasizes the importance of strategy and belief in building a successful coaching business. Tyler also discusses common misconceptions about marketing and branding for coaches and digital entrepreneurs. He introduces the 5W equation for crafting effective messaging. Tyler reflects on t...

In this episode, Mollie Marrocco, a brand messaging strategist and business coach, shares her inspiring journey from accidental CEO to guiding entrepreneurs in discovering their unique brand voice. Mollie highlights the power of mindset shifts in recognizing oneself as a business owner and translating creative ideas into compelling content. She provides valuable insights on avoiding common mistake...

In the episode, Kayla Dean shares her journey from accidental CEO to successful copywriter and strategist. She discusses how her background in English literature influenced her approach to copywriting and brand messaging. Kayla also addresses the impact of AI on the copywriting industry and emphasizes the importance of being a strategist in addition to being a writer. She shares her experience of...

In this episode of the Accidental CEO Podcast, host Nata Salvatori welcomes digital marketing expert Joey Lowery, founder of Media Shark, to share his journey from a top salesperson to a successful entrepreneur. Joey opens up about the challenges he faced after being abruptly fired from his previous job and how he turned adversity into an opportunity by launching his own digital marketing agency....