Grief & Pizza

In this episode Lauren and Tiago join us to talk about how their recent move from the US to rural Mexico has reshaped their family, business, and mental health. How does a tight community of fellow entrepreneurs, affordable support, and a screen-free lifestyle that feels like the 90s change the way they view work and life? We loved this conversation about cross-cultural living, annual reviews as a...

Fellow Notion consultant, self-described “ops artist,“ and generally just one of our favorite people, Alex Antoszek joined us for a conversation about what matters in tech work: his path from photography to the Notion world, why he runs his consulting practice “more like a therapist for business owners,” and his honest skepticism about AI from inside an increasingly AI-first ecosystem. Also: the v...

Lianna Patch is a conversion copywriter and comedian whose greatest dream is to make customers pause, smile, and click (in that order). She’s written for Freshbooks, Igloo, Manly Bands, Loop Returns, Flaviar, and ProductHype, and regularly speaks at ecommerce and software conferences around the world, even when they ask her not to. Lianna joined us to discuss why humour and “makin’ em laugh” makes...

Susan Boles is a security officer turned fractional CFO/COO whose consultancy, Beyond Margins, is centered on helping people run calmer businesses. She's now pivoting towards Unpublic, which helps online creators protect their privacy and safety—born from realizing her rare combo of security background and creator experience positioned her uniquely to address the harassment, doxing, and stalking r...

In this episode, we chat with Megan J. Robinson, a guide and leader who helps people and organizations rediscover how humans actually work so they can live and lead with purpose. We explore themes like the impact of AI on identity and purpose, the role model crisis, and the need for authenticity and vulnerability. We also dig into the significance of community feedback and sustainable systems in n...

In this conversation, Alex Hillman shares his journey from web developer to co-founder of Indy Hall, one of the first co-working spaces in the United States, exploring how community building, meaningful relationships, and iterative learning have shaped his entrepreneurial path. Links Indy Hall 10k Independents Creators & Guests Marie Poulin - Host Benjamin Borowski - Host Alex Hillman - Guest

Jessica Abel shares her extensive journey as a creative, starting as a cartoonist and evolving into a business coach for creatives. She discusses her experiences in the comics industry, the challenges of making a living as an artist, and the importance of teaching business fundamentals to aspiring artists. The conversation highlights the need for creatives to adapt their business models and find w...

In this episode, we dive deep with Rob Hardy, a writer whose "devotional pursuit of a more beautiful internet" has led him to craft powerful manifestos that challenge the status quo. Rob shares his journey from filmmaker to manifesto writer, including the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship and his transformative experience writing "The Source" , an article on perfectionism that resonated...

In this episode, we're talking to founder Andrew Askins about his experience growing an agency, getting acqui-hired, and then getting fired. We talk about company culture, the unique challenges of being a founder, and what it's like to bootstrap a software business.   Links AndrewAskins.com MetaMonster.ai Takeaways Selling a business creates unexpected emotional challenges, particularly around mai...

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Corey Wilks, a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who helps high performing entrepreneurs overcome their limiting beliefs and build a values aligned life and business. We also talk about what it means to navigate entrepreneurship when you're neurodivergent.   Links CoreyWilksPsyD.com Creator Alchemy Takeaways ADHD can lead to both challenges and st...

In this episode, we chat with producer Dan Fields about podcasting, challenges in the ad industry, AI's impact on advertising/creative, and lessons from firefighting. We also explore opportunities for "solopreneurs" and end with a discussion on Dan's (w)rap videos and his favorite books. Links The ★ Prize Dan Fields on LinkedIn Creators & Guests Marie Poulin - Host Benjamin Borowski - Host Dan...

In this episode we spoke with one of our favorite makers Joel Hooks on the challenges of course creation, platform development, and AI. We also explore software development, music creation, and social media while Joel shares his fitness journey and its impact on his life and work. Links Badass Courses CourseBuilder Egghead.io @joelhooks.com on Bluesky _noise_complaint on Tiktok Takeaways The impor...

In this episode, we spoke with fellow Notion pro, educator, and project management expert Monica Lim about productivity and life including strategies on handling and recognizing burnout. Check out this episode if, like Monica, you love learning and making things happen! Links MonicaLim.co @MonicaLim on Twxtter Takeaways Volunteering in high-pressure situations, such as firefighting, can help build...

Thomas Frank has been leveraging his learning through multiple businesses and media channels. Today he joins the Oki Doki team to talk about Notion, life, and his new knowledge capture tool, Flylighter. Links Flylighter Thomas Frank on YouTube Thomas Frank Explains on YouTube Learn Notion with Thomas Takeaways Transitioning from content creation to software development can be challenging, and it's...

In this episode, Mariah shared her unique approaches to content creation, exploring the ease and effectiveness of podcasting as a marketing channel. She reflects on her business pivots and the transition to a new business structure that allows for more spaciousness and personal growth, discussing her transition from a CEO role to a Creator-Founder role. She also shares her desire to experiment and...

Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, shares her journey from advertising to software development and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. She discusses the importance of building a customer base and the resonance of her product with the ADHD community. Links LlamaLife.co Marie on Twitter Chapters (00:00) - Living the Llama Life with Marie Ng (00:28) - What has your journey been...

In this episode, we talked to Khe Hy, discussing his identity journey and transition to a post-achievement career. We explored the evolution of his interests and the challenges of defying audience expectations. Khe offered insights on success, creative expression, and time management, delving into post-achievement, and noting that financial success doesn't guarantee deep satisfaction. Links RadRea...

In this episode, we spoke with Jonny Miller, the mind behind Nervous System Mastery , about the critical role of understanding our nervous system. Jonny shared insights from his personal journey through grief, leading him to delve into the connections between emotions, physicality, breathwork, and the nervous system. He introduced the concept of interoception and its importance in building emotion...

In this conversation, Sara Campbell discusses her work as a coach and her mission to help people develop a strong relationship with themselves. She shares her journey of becoming who she is meant to be and the importance of removing layers of who we are not. Sara also talks about the lessons she has learned from Zen Buddhism, emphasizes the value of living out loud and sharing vulnerability, as we...

Barrett Brooks , former COO of ConvertKit and now an executive coach, shared his deep connection with nature and the significance of confronting past pain. He reflected on the complexities and rewards of executive coaching, the balance between coaching and personal creative work, and the necessity of personal growth and clear professional agreements. Barrett discussed his own experience of leaving...

Joe Hudson discusses the impact of the Art of Accomplishment courses and the relationship between productivity and emotions, emphasizing the importance of embracing intensity and finding ease in decision-making. Joe also introduces the VIEW framework and its role in creating productive conflict and making informed decisions. He highlights the transformation that occurs when individuals allow thems...