Take The Leap

Welcome to the 22nd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Lessons in Business: When to Say Yes, No, and F*ck You" co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe speak about the importance of valuing your work, setting strong business boundaries, ignoring all that bad business advice, and being proactive about cybersecurity among other reflections from our...

Welcome to the 21st episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Why Small Businesses Can’t Ignore Cybersecurity (And What to Do About It) with Brady Helkenn" our guest shares insights about pricing, cybersecurity, business strategy, and workflow optimization.  Some of our favorite takeaways include:  Don’t be afraid to raise your rates and charge what you are worth....

Welcome to the 20th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Beyond the Girlboss Era: How to Build a Business Without Burnout," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe speak about slowing down, setting realistic expectations, and being mindful of how work habits impact mental health among other reflections from our last guest episode with Danielle Din...

Welcome to the 19th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Clearing the Deck: How to Make Space for What Truly Matters with Danielle Dinkelman" returning guest, Danielle Dinkelman, offers deep insights into entrepreneurial growth, corporate wellness, burnout prevention, and intentional leadership. Danielle emphasizes strategic focus, self-awareness, and proactiv...

Welcome to the 18th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Building a Business with Intention: Ethical Entrepreneurship & Conscious Consumerism," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe encourage listeners to be more intentional with their purchases, business decisions, and community engagement by aligning business with values, supporting small...

Welcome to the 17th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Slow Fashion, Big Impact: Inside the World of Sustainable Baby Clothing with Ana Goodwin" we have Season 1 Guest, Ana Goodwin return to dive deeper into her journey of building Ceres Baby, a sustainable organic baby clothing brand. Ana shares her insights on balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, nav...

Welcome to the 16th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Trusting Your Talent & Controlling Your Thoughts," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe candidly share their ongoing struggles with self-doubt, the impact of external economic factors on their businesses, and their commitment to supporting each other through the roller coaster of entr...

Welcome to the 15th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "The Power of Storytelling: Insights from Award-Winning Video Producer Kalei Beamon" our guest dives deep into her journey of entrepreneurship, the power of authentic storytelling, and the importance of trusting one’s talent. Her experiences and insights provide invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs, creat...

Welcome to the 14th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "The Price of Success: Why Imposter Syndrome Never Goes Away," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe talk about how change is inevitable, imposter syndrome is universal, and adaptability is key, among other reflections from our last guest episode with Tami Adams. Listen to the episode with...

Welcome to the 13th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Lessons from Starting, Scaling, and Sustaining Three Businesses with Joseph Gardonis" our guest shares insights about his work in brand design, real estate, and his newest venture – Impact Customer Reviews.  Some of our favorite takeaways include:  Entrepreneurship is not a linear path—it involves trial...

Welcome to the 12th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Riding the Rollercoaster Navigating the Ups and Downs of Business," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe reflect on the highs and lows of running a business, how success is not linear, and other reflections from our last guest episode with Gresh Harkless. Listen to the episode with Gresh...

Welcome to the 11th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Why Mindset Matters with Tami Adams " we dig into the challenges of imposter syndrome, the importance of self-care, and navigating business relationships with friends. Speaker coach and entrepreneur Tami Adams offers practical advice on breaking into public speaking, sc...

Welcome to the 10th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Support System," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share thoughts on having high quality vs high quantity in networking connections, community and collaboration in business, having personal interests that intersect with these concepts, and other reflectio...

Welcome to the 9th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Entrepreneurship is Hope: The Magical Messiness of Being Your Own Boss with Gresham W. Harkless Jr." we dig into the raw and messy journey of entrepreneurship with our guest and fellow podcast host Gresh Harkless Jr. Tune in for tips from a multi-passionate entrepreneur who keeps it together with a strong...

Welcome to the 8th episode of Take the Leap's second season. This is a special episode where Take the Leap co-host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson speaks to episode 9 guest Gresham W. Harkless Jr.'s I AM CEO Podcast.  Ashlan is a Professional Certified Marketer and Certified Digital Marketing professional with over 17 years of experience working in advertising agencies, corporate, retail, and n...

Welcome to the 7th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "The Librarian’s Guide to Business with Mary Williams: Systems, Stories & Scaling with Joy" we have Season 1 podcast guest, Mary Williams return to the mic with us to discuss business pivots, reading fiction, and reflections on how the entrepreneurial landscape is changing. Listen to Mary’s Season 1 ep...

Welcome to the 6th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Breaking the Scarcity Mindset: Money Mindset & Entrepreneurship," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share thoughts on the importance of a positive money mindset as an entrepreneur, managing financial stress, and reflections from our last guest episode with Spencer Hill. Listen to th...

Welcome to the 5th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "All Money Isn’t Good Money: Spencer Hill on Building Authentic Relationships to Succeed in Business," we connect with Spencer Hill about people-first consulting, flexing your adaptability, and what it takes to keep the momentum going in your business. Watch Spencer's episode on YouTube .  Some of our...

Welcome to the 4th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Community Over Competition: Building Stronger Connections in 2025," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share why community and support systems are vital for personal growth, business success, and resilience in uncertain times as reflections from our last guest episode with Elizabeth Doer...

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Community Matters: Elizabeth Doerr on Parenting, Building Resilience, and Finding Balance," we have Season 1 guest, Elizabeth Doerr return to the mic with us to discuss balancing entrepreneurship and parenting. Listen to Elizabeth's Season 1 episode, "Parenting, Entrepreneurship, & Climate A...

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Welcoming 2025 & Leaving Behind 2024," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share what we're leaving behind in 2024, wins from the past year, areas for improvement, our 2025 Word of the Year, and reflections on leaving well based on our last guest episode with Naomi Hattaway. List...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Take the Leap Podcast. In this first episode of our second season, we speak with Naomi Hattaway about the lessons she’s learned in the past decade of entrepreneurship. Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include:  Setting boundaries and protecting your well-being. As an entrepreneur, setting aside sacred time and dedicating certain days to focus on strategic...

Tune into this short clip from our interview with Rahti Gorfien, Owner of Creative Calling Coaching, who shares practical strategies for staying productive and avoiding overwhelm.  Catch the Full Episode with Rahti Gorfien, "Believing You are Enough" Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify  Watch on YouTube  Connect with Rahti: Visit the Creative Calling Coaching website and linktree...

Tune into this short clip from our interview with Nedra Rezinas, Owner of Nedra Rezinas Consulting, who shares tips for introverts to help them tackle their marketing. Catch the Full Episode with Nedra Rezinas, "Marketing Your Business Authentically" Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Connect with Nedra: Visit their website   Find Nedra on LinkedIn   Guest Bio: N...

Tune into this short clip from our interview with Fatima Jawaid Marty, Founder of FJM Consulting, who shares about working with clients to co-create solutions.  Catch the Full Episode with Fatima Jawaid Marty, "Approaching Entrepreneurship with Intentionality" Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Connect with Fatima: Visit their website Find Fatima on LinkedIn   Gu...