Savvy Leader Podcast

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...

🎙️LEAD Network Professionals: Stories Behind the Business - Jeannie Grimes, Servant Leader and Multi-Hat Entrepreneur This episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast features a compelling conversation with Jeannie Grimes, an Independent Mary Kay Consultant, Board Vice President for the non-profit Cars for Neighbors, and a highly motivated member of the LEAD Network Professionals. Jeannie shares her incre...

Becoming the Leader I Needed: Lessons in Growth, Influence & Human-Centered Leadership Description: In this episode of the Savvy Living Network, Kristin Gallatin—Real Estate Broker/Owner, corporate trainer, long-time operations leader, entrepreneur, and creator of the Savvy Living Network—shares the pivotal moment she realized nothing was stopping her from becoming anything she wanted to be . Kris...

LEAD Stories Behind the Business: Justin Persinger, Owner of The Expert Company In this inspiring edition of the Savvy Leader Podcast: Stories Behind the Business, host Kristin Gallatin sits down with LEAD Network Professionals member Justin Persinger, owner of The Expert Company. Justin shares his candid journey from mechanics and finished carpentry to pioneering a specialized niche in the roofin...

Welcome to a brand new addition to the Savvy Leader Podcast ! This is the launch of our special mid-week mini-series: Honor the Journey. In these shorter, punchier episodes, host Kristin Gallatin opens up the vault on her personal story to reveal the foundational lessons that created her leadership perspective. This week, we go back to the beginnings. Kristin shares: Why her life motto is "Never S...

Welcome to a special segment of My Journey on The Savvy Leader Podcast! 🎧 In this episode, we break the silence and stigma around money, sharing a holistic roadmap that takes you from the relentless earn-pay cycle to true financial control . Host Kristin Gallatin dives into her personal money gauntlet—from being broke to running a multi-million dollar business—to reveal the powerful strategies th...

Join Kristin Gallatin as she sits down with Jacquee Adams , owner of Vantage Virtual Services and a dedicated LEAD Network professional. Jacquee specializes in providing administrative, bookkeeping, and advisory services to small-to-midsize businesses. This episode is a valuable twofer , fitting perfectly into both the Money Series by demystifying small business finances and the Stories Behind the...

Welcome to the start of our new Money Series ! We're kicking it off with the brilliant and hard-hustling Molly Nadeau Peterson , a top 1% mortgage broker with Neighborhood Loans and a great friend. Molly is the woman we turn to for all things real estate and finance. Molly shares the incredible, personal story that ignited her passion for mortgages—a $20,000 lesson learned the hard way (01:50). Sh...

The Unveiling: Trading My Shield for My True North In this deeply honest episode, I share my journey from the "I got it girl" to the woman finally ready to be seen. For decades, I relied on the power of presentation (even changing clothes in the car!) and fierce self-reliance to hide my inner chaos. I break down the crucial difference between professional grit and true emotional courage , explorin...

Welcome to another episode of Weekend Wisdom on The Savvy Leader Podcast! This week, I'm joined by the insightful midlife reinvention coach, Tracy Fallon , founder of Prioritize and Thrive Coaching. We have a frank, relatable conversation about major life and career shifts in midlife. Tracy and I share our own recent reinventions (her new coaching business; my full-time RV/online business life) an...

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and founder Rachel Edwards to discuss the evolution of her work from Pebblebrook Wellness to her latest venture, Insperai Inc. Rachel introduces us to her groundbreaking creation, the Strategic Personality Blueprint (SPB). She explains how this isn't just another personality test, but a system that bridges the gaps between labels to provid...

In this insightful episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin sits down with Barb Monson of Move Your Mountain llc for a captivating conversation. Barb shares her wisdom on helping leaders see how culture informs the workplace and sharing techniques to mobilize their teams so getting work done (and making more money) is easier. Tune in to discover Barb's take on remote work and the BTO movement...

In this episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, Kristin chats with Jill Brown of Jill Brown PR , diving into the dynamic world of public relations. Jill shares her expert insights on crafting impactful messages, building strong media connections, and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of public perception. Tune in to discover how savvy communication can truly elevate your brand and message. Learn...

Have you ever felt like you're stuck, held back by an invisible force, no matter how hard you try to move forward? In this empowering episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, host Kristen Gallatin sits down with certified hypnotist and computer science expert, Vicki Dolphy. Vicki shares her incredible personal journey, from a successful career in computer science to a profound breakthrough during the...