Growth & Grit - The Podcast

In this episode of Growth and Grit, I break down one of the most powerful tools for productivity and leadership: the Time Management Quadrants. Too many people spend their days reacting to urgent problems, while neglecting the tasks that actually build success. I’ll walk you through the four quadrants—urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor...

If your results are inconsistent, your belief probably is too. In this episode, I break down the four levels of belief every leader and entrepreneur must master: belief in yourself, your service or product, your mentor, and your opportunity. I’ll walk you through how to rate yourself in each category and why the lowest score is the one silently limiting your growth. If you want consistency in your...

Most business problems don’t need complicated solutions. In this episode of Growth & Grit the Podcast I break down three quick tips that can immediately improve how you run your business. These are simple leadership adjustments I’ve learned through experience, mistakes, and two decades of building teams. If you want practical ideas you can apply today—not someday—this episode will give you a g...

In this episode, I sit down with Christina Winters , a leadership expert with over 45 + years of experience building and leading high-performing companies , to break down what it really takes to run a top-performing business that lasts. Christina shares powerful pieces of advice every entrepreneur and leader needs to hear, including how to: Hiring/Firing  What it REALLY takes to run a company How...

In the finale, I reflect on the seasons where I sought out expert guidance but didn’t actually implement it. I talk about the mindset traps that made me cling to my own way, the opportunities I missed, and the breakthroughs that finally came when I humbled myself enough to apply what I was taught. This episode closes the series with one of my most transformative shifts. Watch the full series on th...

This episode dives into the other extreme — sharing so many struggles that my team started feeling sorry for me. I break down how I unintentionally transferred emotional weight onto them, why it damaged confidence, and how I learned to maintain healthy transparency without burdening my people. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one:  ...

In this new video, I revisit the phase where I tried to “positive-mindset” my way out of real issues. I explain how avoiding negatives only multiplied them — and how embracing truth, data, and difficult conversations turned my team into a culture of resilience instead of fragility. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one:   • The 10 Bi...

In this raw episode, I reflect on the emotional weight of holding on to the wrong people out of hope, fear, or loyalty. I share the signs I ignored, the consequences that followed, and the checklist I now use to make tough calls with clarity and compassion. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one:   • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in...

I talk about the years I held back my own story and the impact it had on trust, connection, and influence. I share why leaders must be storytellers, how vulnerability creates buy-in, and the unexpected growth that happened once I finally decided to speak up. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one:   • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in...

I dive into a trap many leaders fall into — spending the most energy on the least committed. I talk about what happened when I shifted my focus to the people who were actually showing up and how that change unlocked momentum, culture, and retention practically overnight. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one:   • The 10 Biggest Mista...

I share a vulnerable chapter where achievement caused me to drift from the basics — and from humility. I talk about how ego shows up subtly, how quickly it damages culture, and the practices I now use to stay grounded, coachable, and connected to my purpose. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one:   • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in...

In this conversation, I break down the difference between compassion and enabling. I talk about how my desire to protect people kept me from looking at results, patterns, and truth. If you've ever lowered standards to avoid conflict, I’ll share the mindset shift that recalibrated my entire approach to leadership. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I lear...

Here I admit something uncomfortable: I kept too much control for too long. I talk through the fear behind delegation, what happens when capable leaders stay stuck under you, and how empowering people created exponential growth. I share the framework I use now to release control without lowering standards. Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned fro...

In this episode, I open up about the season where I avoided statistics, visibility, and tough conversations — hoping people would “fix it on their own.” I share how that mindset stalled growth, created confusion, and robbed my team of the clarity they deserved. I explain the shift that transformed my leadership and why accountability is actually an act of care, not pressure. Watch the full series...

In this episode of Growth & Grit, host Julia Davis sits down with special guest Malini Ratnam — a college professor and business owner whose journey is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and transformation. Together, we explore what it really means to grow with grit: how to stay committed to your vision, and understanding the next generation.  She talks about interpersonal communication, ho...

In this episode of Growth and Grit I talk with Kelly Lorenzen — CEO, project-management expert, entrepreneur, wife, and mother — about how to reclaim your time, double-down on what you do best, and confidently hand off the rest. Kelly shares her proven approach to “doing what you’re good at and outsourcing everything else,” how she built her business around that principle, and the strategic mindse...

Lindsey Aiello didn’t just create a game. She created a way for people to connect. In this new episode of Growth & Grit, we explore how she transformed Preferences The Game from a concept on paper into a tangible, thriving product, and what she learned about entrepreneurship, courage, and staying true to your vision. Check it out at: https://preferencesgame.com/ Support the Podcast: If you enj...

In this episode, we unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect — the fascinating psychological phenomenon that makes us overestimate our abilities and underestimate what we don’t know. We’ll explore how it shows up in business, leadership, and personal growth, and how self-awareness can turn false confidence into real competence. Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a co...

In this episode of Growth & Grit, I sit down with Kerry Cooke, founder of Spleash, to hear the real story behind building a product business from the ground up. Kerry opens up about the inspiration that sparked her idea, the rollercoaster of wins and setbacks along the way, and what it takes to push through doubt when the road gets tough. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a product, this conv...

So many women in business struggle with one of the biggest hurdles to success—being seen. In this episode, I sit down with Deb from Conquer with Deb, who has helped thousands of women find the courage to show up confidently, whether that’s on camera, in their communities, or when chasing big opportunities. We talk about practical ways to overcome visibility fears, the mindset shifts that unlock gr...

✰SUBSCRIBE✰ ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@growthgrit-the-podcast So many leaders chase recognition, perks, or authority—but the strongest leaders operate from a responsibility mindset. Inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s The Motive, this episode explores the difference between reward-centered and responsibility-centered leadership. We’ll dig into why leadership isn’t about what you get but about what you’...

✰SUBSCRIBE✰ ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@growthgrit-the-podcast Success doesn’t just depend on talent or opportunity—it often comes down to what’s holding you back. In this episode of Growth & Grit, we dive into the five biggest roadblocks that derail people from reaching their goals: fear, bad habits, laziness, cynicism, and arrogance. I'll break down how each one shows up in life and business,...

Some say women can’t stay as committed to a goal because of family life. In part 3 of our Women in Business series, we bust that myth wide open—showing that dedication comes from passion and purpose, not gender or circumstance. Listen to learn from the women who prove this extremely outdated opinion wrong.  Don't let anyone tell you who YOU are meant to be. Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Women in Business series on the Growth & Grit Podcast, where we’re busting open long-standing myths that have held women back. In this episode, we tackle the stereotype that women are more risk-averse than men—a claim that’s less about gender and more about personality, upbringing, and experience. We dig into real stories from bold businesswomen who’ve taken leaps, fac...

In this bold multi-part series, four powerhouse women business owners tackle the stereotypes that still shadow women in entrepreneurship. These are not your average business chats — they’re straight-shooting, myth-busting conversations that prove success doesn’t care about your gender. Each short episode focuses on one common misconception, offering clarity, confidence, and practical mindset shift...