GSD Factor Podcast

Season 3 brought us 37 incredible episodes and guests that showed up as their true authentic selves, sharing their stories and their lessons of what to do and what not to do. Thank you to all our guests for powerfully choosing to join us this season on the GSD Factor podcast. Here is part 1 of 2 of our best of season 3 where we take you back to our favorite moments from each episode. Find an episo...

If each of us has a superpower, Steve Lomas' is pulling together the best possible team to bring an idea to life. That process of turning a promising concept into something exciting and valuable – making it real – is still magical to him. Accomplished entrepreneur and CEO, Steve Lomas leads two Nashville-based firms: MojoMediaPros, a digital marketing agency, and The Roster Agency, a creative tale...

Meet 18-year-old-young entrepreneur, Raya Whitlock as she shares her passion for organization and design and how that became the driving force of her launching her successful business, Written By Raya while still in high school.  Also this episode was edited and produced by a Juniors in high school as part of mentorship program through Williamson County Schools Entrepreneur and Innovation Center ....

Tissa Richards unlocks the power of “So what?” to help streamline how you work, achieve organizational alignment, and set and exceed your goals. As a serial Silicon Valley tech startup founder, Tissa raised millions of dollars in funding, secured multiple patents for complex cybersecurity products, and won awards for innovation from both HPE and Dell. Today, she operates as a sought-after keynote...

"You deserve to make money doing what lights you up without feeling tied 24/7 to your biz. But that’ll only happen if you stop being “busy” and start being productive." Stacey Saunders helps entrepreneurs and business owners feel more productive, accomplished, and calm at the end of the day by coaching them on how to go from busyness to business. Stacey is known for training professionals on purpo...

Leaders today do not fully appreciate the ripple effects of their decisions, and it’s eroding trust in organizations. In our highly interconnected world, a top-down, siloed approach to leadership is not only ineffective, it’s a culture killer. As a result, collaboration is suffering and organizations are struggling to retain top talent. After skyrocketing through corporate America to become a top...

Today's episode is special for many reasons as our host, Misha Bleymaier-Farrish has her daughter R.C. Farrish on as a special guest. Today is her birthday and the launch of their new co-authored children's book GSD Factor Juniors! Together with her daughter, R.C. Farrish, Misha is bringing the GSD Factor to the youngest generation with GSD Factor Juniors.  GSD Factor Juniors is derived from The G...

Today's conversation introduces Dr. Alessandria Polizzi, a global leader in psychological health and safety, who will discuss strategies for building resilience based on medical research and various resources. The focus will be on shifting self-criticism to self-coaching, the importance of understanding one's purpose and values, and the significance of setting boundaries. Dr. Allessandria Polizzi...

Chelsie Tamms, an entrepreneur for the past eight years, transformed her life after a medical incident in eighth grade, which ignited her passion for art, graphics, and branding. She helps organizations translate their personal values into professional success, with her work appearing in various retail outlets. On this episode Chelsie will share her entrepreneurial journey, including challenges an...

We all want to have a sense of energy, joy, and fulfillment in what we do. But how do we do that? Today's guest shares his foundational steps to achieving it all.  About the Guest: In 2001, Danny Pippin sat in a packed arena and heard Zig Ziglar say “You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want” and felt as though he was speaking directly to him. Since that...

You’ve heard of fear of failure. But have you heard of fear of success? It’s real.  Our guest today shares how to tap into your seasons of growth to overcome any fear of success you might be having. About today's guest: Rosa Castaño, a Keynote speaker & founder of Workplace Stress Solutions, merges her vast workplace experience with her passion for helping companies and employees support their...

Nashville based Brittany Tucker is a dynamic keynote speaker and coach experienced in speaking to over 350 businesses globally over the past 13 years. Her passion is motivating individuals to live a life true to who they are. Britt earned her undergrad from Auburn University where she was a collegiate cheerleader, in addition to a Masters at Georgia Southern University. Furthermore, she is a Disne...

Baily Hancock is a Connection Strategist and “Professional Friend-Maker” who teaches people how to intentionally build, nurture, and leverage relationships to achieve their goals. She speaks about harnessing the power of Connection-Centered Thought Leadership™ to increase awareness, inspire action, and create impact in the world through workshop facilitation, panel conversations, and as a guest on...

Are you ready for the inevitable?   Angela Billings, U.S. Air Force veteran, strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author is a master communicator who has coached military officers and executives and performed in many high-profile positions while serving in the Air Force for over twenty years. Her approach is to engage early and often in public spaces. In her view, it is better to manage the narr...

Are you ready to be a Wonderwoman?  Whether on stage or online, Christy Smallwood is an engaging and energetic keynote speaker who makes her audiences think different to do different. Christy’s keynote and workshop on the BEING SUPER method blends humor and storytelling to help people understand themselves, be inspired to see their potential, understand their place in the world a little more, and...

What better way to be present than to kick off today's episode with a guided meditation with Emma Miele.  Emma is an ICF-accredited coach, with a Master's degree in Transformational Coaching and Leadership, and over seven years of experience in the coaching field. After spending a decade in the corporate financial space, Emma began to understand that in our hectic lives, it's all too easy to lose...

Are you ready for your Renaissance?  Sydney Dozier, CEO and Founder of the Nashville-based social media agency Renaissance Marketing Group and The Renaissance Women's Summit, has made it her life's mission to help ignite the Renaissance in female entrepreneurs.   Sydney is not only a business dynamo but also the host of The Renaissance Podcast, aimed at empowering entrepreneurs. Her dedication to...

Introducing our powerhouse panel for 2024: Renee Bruns, Brook Eby, and Stacie King.  Each one of these incredible GSD women are influential leaders living a life of confidence and resilience.  They utilize their voices for good and impact around the world.  They are advocates for those with disabilities and continue to push the boundaries for what individuals with disabilities can do.   Guinness W...

As a writer with 20+ years of experience, Catherine Traffis is a champion of economical expression. She is currently one of the busiest writers in the content studio of an influential software company. Writing about cutting-edge technology gives her the perfect outlet to express her infectious optimism for the future. Catherine is a Canadian content writer and editor who currently works in the Wri...

Rachel Joy Baribeau joins us on the GSD Factor podcast to talk about how she is powerfully choosing JOY to change the narrative.  She is an award-winning Storyteller, Inspirational Speaker, Author, Changing the Narrative Founder, Transformative Coach, Host of the Joystarters™ Podcast, First Female SiriusXM ESPNU Host (College Sports Nation), and Former National Sportscaster. Rachel developed the #...

Meet one of my shero's, Deanna Meador, CEO of tech company Couture Technologies and apparel brand Freedom Company, as well as the co-founder and CEO of Chalk Coaching.   She began Couture Technologies to empower apparel companies with virtual fitting technology, 3D garment creation services, and enhanced data analytics designed to reduce returns. Couture Technologies was recognized as one of the T...

What you see is what you get… a hard working, forward thinking, experienced 15 year veteran realtor that genuinely cares for his clients.  Nick Woodard is genuine and authentic.    Growing up in the Nashville area has provided him a vast knowledge and love for “The 615.” Understanding that he was extremely fortunate to be raised in such an incredible area, he has made it his passion to help others...

What does it take to dream big? Sometimes our dream big requires patience. Knowing when to DO and when to BE, that's what it means to be a GSDer.   Qualia C. Hendrickson, Esq., known creatively as Q, is an attorney, writer, and book publishing coach. In 2021, she started Q Writes A Book to document her journey with writing and publishing her first book and to help other writers learn about the pub...

Michael Davis works with speakers and business leaders to increase their influence and impact with more meaningful presentations, stories, and speeches.   He is passionate about creating effective communication, but that wasn’t always the case. His journey started with a humiliating experience in front of his first-grade class. That kept him from voluntarily speaking in front of groups of any size...

Meredith Patrick's version of B.A.M.F. is bold, authentic, magnetic, flourishing. She does this through her work of supporting female solopreneurs as they get shit done.   After 15 years of working as an operational and administrative specialist for top-ranked companies like Mayo Clinic, Meredith kept wondering, "Is this all there is?" and finally ditched the traditional track to create her dream...