The Action Mappers Podcast

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s live. If you missed it, here’s the quick recap and the core exercise we did together. As we move through December, the online world gets loud. Suddenly everyone becomes a planning expert. Everything is on sale. Every program claims it will “change your 2026.” The pressure to buy something “before the year ends” hits hard. But here’s the truth we talked abou...

In this episode of The Action Mappers Podcast , I sit down with one of the most authentic voices on Substack, Claire Venus —writer, engagement consultant, and founder of Sparkle on Substack . Claire shares her journey from the arts and festival world in the UK to becoming a global creative leader helping thousands of writers and creators find their voice online. We talk about how to stay grounded...

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Too many coaches and course creators face the same frustrating reality: low completion rates, clients falling off halfway, and inconsistent results. The Scorecard helps you quickly identify why that’s happening—and what to do about it. In this special workshop-style episode of The Action Mappers Podcast , I shared a powerful tool I’ve been using with clients: The Client Success Scorecard ™️ We wal...

🎙️ Episode 28: Product Strategy That Actually Works with Roman Pichler Welcome to The Action Mappers Podcast—the podcast for Business Leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful measurable business results. In this episode, I sit down with Roman...

This episode was such a full-circle moment for me. I sat down with someone who has been a role model of mine since 2021— Andra Stefanescu —and honestly, it felt surreal. Back when I joined the AJ&Smart Workshoper Master program, Andra was one of the names I wrote down to just “watch and learn from.” And now, here we are. Andra is a leadership trainer and certified neuromindfulness coach who teache...

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Most people focus on tactical setup (your bio, banner, publication name, settings...) But the things that actually move the needle? They’re emotional, invisible, and deeply human. Substack isn’t just a publishing platform—it’s an experience. Today, I had the privilege of co-hosting a live emotional design workshop with the Magdalena Ponurska. We didn’t talk tactics. We didn’t walk through tech. In...

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend and fellow solopreneur (and member of Justin Welsh’s Unsubscribe Inner Circle ) Claire Alvis—to explore what real community looks like for solopreneurs building their dreams. Community has become a buzzword—but behind the hype is something deeply human: the need to be seen, supported, and surrounded by people who get it. Together, we unpac...

This was an impromptu Substack Live that turned into something much deeper than I expected. What started as a casual convo about UX design quickly became a powerful breakdown of how user experience thinking applies far beyond software. In this live episode, I share the full arc of how I went from corporate UX strategist to building a business around experience-first strategy —and why I believe eve...

Episode Summary In this powerful episode, I had the special opportunity to sit down with Seung Paik—retired Air Force colonel of 25 years, public speaker, and now debut author of Leadernomics—to unpack a revolutionary perspective: how economics can serve as your greatest mentor. Seung shares his inspiring journey of discovering clarity and purpose through the unexpected lens of economics. We explo...

I went live today on Substack expecting a solid crowd (many people registered for this live event) Instead? Many people weren’t there. No one could access the chat. And I was basically talking to myself. Here’s the thing:When you try to show up , serve , and create something meaningful —sometimes tech breaks, timing’s off, or you just miss the mark. But I’m not embarrassed. I’m energized. Because...

Welcome to episode #25 of the Action Mappers Podcast! Today, I had the pleasure and opportunity to sit down with Gorjana Carreon—controls engineer, facilitator, military spouse, and true queen of reinvention. Her journey spans five powerful pivots across continents, careers, and crises. From factory floors to cybersecurity certificates, from burnout to building a business, Gorjana’s story will lea...

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Back to the Drawing Board: A New Season Begins After a short break, The Action Mappers Podcast is BACK—and we’re kicking off Season 2 with a seriously powerful conversation . In this episode, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Doug Neill , founder of Verbal to Visual and one of the most influential mentors in my visual thinking journey (even before he knew I existed 😄). Doug shares his...

Formerly known as The Unstoppable Product Pioneer , this new season is all about one thing: clarity in chaos and imperfect action . 🔥 In this kickoff episode, I share: * Why the podcast rebranded to The Action Mappers * How visual thinking and self-workshopping became her secret weapon * The unexpected shift from corporate UX to coaching creative entrepreneurs * The true power of imperfect action...

In this episode, I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with one of my mentors, coaches, and role models Amr Khalifeh, Senior Consultant at AJ&Smart!! YES THE FAMOUS AJ&Smart that I call “my family”!! We had the chance to delve into Amr’s transformative personal journey—tracing his path from early challenges to becoming a pioneering leader in digital innovation. Listeners will discover how...

Welcome back to another awesome episode of the UPP Podcast! In this episode, I had the chance to dive into embracing change and driving innovation with special guest Chris Bradshaw, Global Product Strategy Director at Infinum. Tune in to learn more about how to turn workshops into powerful alignment engines, harness AI as a true co‑pilot (not just a buzzword), and leave with one practical change y...

🎙️Ep: #20- Iterate to Elevate: Embracing the Art of Leadership With Michael Lopp In this episode, I sit down with industry veteran Michael Lopp, a leader with decades of experience at iconic companies like Apple, Pinterest, Slack, and Netscape. Michael dives deep into his leadership journey, sharing insights on fostering a culture of iteration, embracing feedback, and empowering teams by asking qu...

🎙️Ep: #19-Unleashing the Power of Process Mapping-Small Changes for Big Business Impact With Raisy Sirote Welcome back to another AWESOME episode of the UPP Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the art of process improvement and change management with special guest Raisy Sirote, a seasoned business process consultant. Raisy shares how mapping out current workflows—even with simple tools like dia...

🎙️Ep: 18- Aligning Product Teams Through Facilitation with Douglas Ferguson In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Douglas Ferguson, founder and president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through facilitation certifications, workshops, and events. We dive deep into the power of workshop facilitation in aligning product teams, enhancing collaboration...

In this incredible episode of the UPP Podcast, we dive into rethinking traditional marketing strategies with special guest Eli Natoli, a marketing strategist who has helped scale businesses to multimillion-dollar sales. Eli shares her journey—from starting in agency roles and transitioning to online marketing, to discovering that authentic connection beats chasing numbers. Learn actionable insight...

🎙️ From Misalignment to Momentum: The Power of Strategic Clarity in Business With Zach Westfall In this AWESOME episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zach Westfall, Senior Consultant at Leadwell Advisory Partners, to dive deep into the critical role of strategic alignment in startups and growing businesses. Zach shares his journey from wholesale distribution to consulting, highlighting...

🎙️ EP #15: The Product Strategy Secrets They Won’t Teach You in School! Welcome to the "UPP"—the podcast for Business & Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful measurable business results. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Herzig...