The Rooted Founder Show

Join Staci Gray and guest Sam Kabert on this episode of The Rooted Founder as they explore business success and soul-life harmony. Discover how integrating work and life, practicing presence, and trusting universal guidance leads to true fulfillment. Sam shares innovative concepts like the six-step breath process and redefines success. Whether you're a new or seasoned entrepreneur, this episode wi...

Join Staci Gray as she interviews Shirah Benarde, the young founder of Nightcap! Discover how a dream led to a Shark Tank success, and learn about Shirah's mission to prevent drink spiking. This episode offers invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and making a real-world impact. Get inspired to take action on your own business ideas and learn how to stay grounded while pu...

Join Staci Gray on this episode of The Rooted Founder with guest Rodric Lenhart, author of 'Million Dollar Flip Flops'. Rodric shares insights on entrepreneurial success through internal change and adaptability. Discover the Waves Method for uncovering your authentic purpose, learn to balance intuition with logic, and explore strategies for meaningful business growth. Rodric discusses overcoming e...

In this impromptu solo episode, Staci Gray reflects on global challenges affecting entrepreneurs' lives and businesses. She shares 7 powerful strategies to help trapped or overwhelmed business owners regain control and find fulfillment. From integrating mind and body to leveraging community support, Staci offers actionable advice for turning crisis into opportunity. Whether you're a seasoned entre...

On this episode, join Staci Gray and guest Kiley Peters, CEO and executive coach, as they dive into the world of resilient entrepreneurship.  Kiley shares her journey from agency owner to founder of RAYNE IX, offering invaluable insights on sustainable business growth, mental well-being, and redefining success. Learn strategies for managing the psychological challenges of entrepreneurship, the imp...

On this Episode, Join Staci Gray and Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, Chris Miles, for a no-holds-barred conversation on The Rooted Founder show. Chris shares his journey from financial struggles to freedom, revealing the raw truths about success in business and life. Discover how childhood experiences shape your entrepreneurial path, and learn to align your work with your true self. T...

On this episode, Kerry Guard, CEO of MKG Marketing, joins Staci Gray to discuss managing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Discover strategies for work-life harmony, creating a people-first culture, and fostering psychological safety in remote teams. Kerry shares insights on leadership, open communication, and exciting new initiatives at her company. CONNECT WITH KERRY: stacigray.com/listen Get the...

On this episode of The Rooted Founder, Staci Gray speaks with Rebecca Rosselli, CEO of branding agency Pivot and Pilot, podcaster, and comedian. Rebecca shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing challenges in sales, rejection, and business transitions. Learn about self-awareness, leadership, and redefining success through marketing, branding, and personal growth insights. Packed with actionab...

In this episode of The Rooted Founder, Staci Gray chats with Bethany LaFlam - entrepreneur, seasoned lawyer, mother, and visionary with over 20 years of legal expertise. Bethany shares her journey from the male-dominated legal field to entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-care, setting boundaries, and rebuilding identity. They redefine success as staying true to your passion and discuss Bethany's ro...

From Health crisis to thriving CEO: Courtney Gill's journey of self-belief, creativity & prioritizing what matters. Discover how she navigated challenges, integrated roles & built an empowered team. Get her insights on boundaries, defining success & celebrating wins - all while embracing the chaos of entrepreneurship. CONNECT WITH COURTNEY: stacigray.com/listen Get the FREE GUIDE: 4   Essential  ...

Entrepreneur Kara Ayala joins Staci on this episode for an insightful discussion on personal growth, integrating family/business, empowering women, and integrating your passion with practical action.  Kara shares wisdom on continuous learning, teaching kids financial literacy, navigating life's seasons, open communication in relationships, overcoming fear, aligning vision, and pursuing impact.  Di...

On this insightful episode of The Rooted Founder, Staci Gray speaks with long-time friend, lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, Mauricio Rauld who shares his transformative journey from being a doer to his evolution on becoming a leader. Mauricio candidly discusses how a health scare forced him to reevaluate his solopreneur law firm, build a team, and master delegation by empowering hires to solve problems...

On this episode, Staci Gray and Isabelle Guarino discuss integrating family and business - the unique challenges and rewards of working together, dealing with loss and grief as leaders, and the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies. They explore leaving a positive legacy, making tough decisions, self-awareness and finding success in the present.  CONNECT WITH ISABELLE: staci...

On this episode, Staci Gray talks with seasoned real estate investor Nathan Brooks about scaling businesses and portfolios while nurturing meaningful relationships. They explore personal growth, inner reckoning, extreme ownership, emotional boundaries, and integrating femininity and masculinity. Packed with insights on being present, setting boundaries, meeting people where they are, and self-hono...

On this episode, Staci Gray speaks with entrepreneur Rafael Cortez as he shares his journey from burnout to building a thriving business and integrating fulfillment.  Gain wisdom on self-awareness, aligning visions, assembling the right team, counterbalancing work-life, embracing ownership, and reigniting your entrepreneurial spark. CONNECT WITH RAFAEL : stacigray.com/listen Get 4   Essential   Ti...

On this episode, Dr. Jessica Tranchina of Generator Athlete Lab shares her entrepreneurial journey and unique mind-body wellness protocol combining infrared sauna, contrast therapy, compression, vibration, and red light therapy. She discusses the SAVERS method, being a mompreneur, cycle-syncing energy, finding happiness through vulnerability, managing teams with personality insights, and optimizin...

On this episode, Wagner Nolasco shares his entrepreneurial journey from Brazil to owning 7 companies. He discusses breaking norms, listening to your gut, and finding meaning beyond money.  Wagner stresses staying rooted, avoiding burnout, and not sacrificing your soul while scaling. He talks about honesty, vulnerability, building trust in teams, and his "lifestyle development" projects like creati...

On this episode of The Rooted Founder, Staci sits down with fellow entrepreneur Chad Zdenek of CSQ Properties for a deep conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship. They explore finding better ways, integrating passions and priorities, and the psychological shifts required. Chad shares insights on building trust in family and non-family businesses through leading by example and shared ch...

In this episode, Mike Krass and Kerry Guard of MKG Marketing take you behind the scenes of their powerful visionary-integrator relationship. Discover how self-awareness, trust and mutual respect formed their unstoppable partnership. They share insights on delineating roles, overcoming challenges, fostering transparency, integrating intuition and logic as thought partners, framing ideas for the fut...

In this episode, Andreas Konstantinou shares his transformative journey of self-discovery through entrepreneurship, overcoming trauma to reclaim his authentic self, and integrating the alpha and empathic aspects to become an impactful leader. His wisdom unveils the power of listening to your inner voice, embracing personal growth, and building a thriving culture rooted in trust, vision and being a...

In this episode, Staci Gray speaks with Bart Davis, Co-Founder of 512Financial, about blending alpha leadership and empathy in entrepreneurship. Gain insights on leadership, resource management, and redefining success. Explore Bart's journey of merging confidence and empathy, embracing diverse definitions of success, and continuous entrepreneurial evolution. Discover the importance of self-reflect...

Warner Moore, cybersecurity CEO & mentor, shares his journey developing emotional intelligence to create people-centric cultures that prioritize human value. Learn how Warner builds trust, automates tasks, and empowers teams for high-impact work through continuous learning, mentorship, and prioritizing team members and client value. CONNECT WITH WARNER : stacigray.com/listen   Get  4   Essential  ...

In this episode, join us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurial synergy with Dallon Shultz and Paul Kartchner, the epitome of a dream team in business. Their vision extends beyond financial prosperity – Dallon and Paul aspire to make a meaningful impact while attaining personal freedom. Learn how their journey of perseverance and strategic collaboration in maneuvering the dynamic landscapes...

In this weeks episode, Visionary / Integrator duo Kaitlyn Dineen and Ariana Colom share insights from scaling multiple businesses. We all know the significance of clearly defining roles, fostering trust, and effective communication. This conversation dives deep on the impact of building the right team, implementing growth-driving processes, and striking unity between empathy and accountability as...

Guest Ashtan Moore has "failed up" into an internationally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, investor, and advisor. In this episode, Staci Gray and Ashtan discuss integrating our alpha and empathy to build successful, values-based companies rooted in trust, safety, and growth.   CONNECT WITH ASHTAN: https://stacigray.com/ashtan-moore   Get  4   Essential   Tips  for Quickly Organizing Your Busines...