Why Not Today? with Leslie Kane

Season 4, Episode 22: Choosing Alignment Over Expectation with Alice Chen In this inspiring episode, Leslie welcomes Alice Chen, educator, artist, and founder of Wayfinding Wisdom. Alice shares how a life-changing conversation with her father encouraged her to stop splitting her energy and fully commit to a business and lifestyle aligned with her true self. From her journey of leaving a traditiona...

Season 4, Episode 21: The Power of Connection, Community and Finding Your People with Leslie In this solo episode, host Leslie Kane explores why we are not meant to do business or life alone. She shares her personal journey and insights from over 30 years as an entrepreneur and why she believes that courage grows in community, confidence grows in consistency, and clarity grows when you connect. Le...

Season 4, Episode 20: Finding Purpose and Hidden Mentors with Debbie Heiser In this episode, Leslie Kane talks with Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project. Together they explore how courage, mentorship and generativity shape our lives and legacies. Highlights: - How The Mentor Project connects world-class mentors with eager mentees - Why generativit...

Season 4, Episode 19: Trust, Courage and Turning Passion into Profit with KiKi L’Italien In this episode, Leslie Kane sits down with KiKi L’Italien, entrepreneur, speaker and founder of Association Chat, to explore how passion projects can grow into thriving businesses. KiKi shares honest lessons about starting scared, building trust and navigating the roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Highlight...

In this episode, Leslie sits down with Rohit Bhargava, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Non Obvious Company and IdeaPress Publishing. They dive into how Rohit’s non obvious thinking perfectly aligns with Leslie’s dad’s legacy of always seeing possibilities others missed and having the courage to act on them. Together they explore real stories about taking risks, finding unex...

Season 4, Episode 17: Do the Next New Thing with Pam Lamp In this inspiring episode, Leslie Kane talks with author Pam Lamp about courage, creativity, and discovering purpose in a new season of life. Pam shares her story of moving to a new city at age 57, how a simple idea led to a powerful transformation, and what it really takes to write and release a book later in life. Her book Do the Next New...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 Episode 16, The Business of Connection: Courage, Community, and Collaboration with Robyn McClure In this heartfelt and fun conversation, Leslie welcomes long-time friend and business collaborator Robyn McClure, also known as “Fun Robyn.” From launching community events together to navigating business through the pandemic, Robyn shares candid stories of courage...

Season 4 Episode 15: Leslie Kane - Why Not Today and How to FUND It In this solo episode, Leslie shares the heart behind the Why Not Today message and the legacy of her father, Patrick Kane, who inspired the belief that it’s never too late to start. She introduces a powerful shift in the podcast and her coaching work, centered on a new framework called FUND: Finances, Unique Proposition, Networkin...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 Episode 14, Powerful Players, Courageous Conversations, and Growing Together with Freddi Donner In this episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie Kane welcomes back executive and leadership coach Freddi Donner for a deep and honest conversation about entrepreneurship, courage, and the power of surrounding yourself with others on a similar journey. Freddi o...

Season 4 Episode 13: Leslie Kane - Start Before You're Ready: Take Action Even When You're Not Sure Do you have a business idea but feel nervous to start? Maybe you’ve already started something but feel stuck or unsure what to do next. In this episode, Leslie Kane shares why you don’t need to feel ready to begin. You just need to take one small step. This episode is also the start of a new version...

In this inspiring episode, Leslie is joined by Aprelle Duany, founder of AI Equity Ventures, a company focused on making AI more accessible, inclusive, and empowering, especially for women and underrepresented communities. Aprelle shares her journey from engineering and international work to becoming a sought-after voice in the world of AI and innovation. She opens up about her Why Not Today momen...

Season 4, Episode 11: Courage, Loss, and the Power of Action with Ginny Atwood In this powerful episode, Leslie sits down with Ginny Atwood Lovitt, Executive Director of the Christopher Atwood Foundation. Ginny shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and the bold decision to start a nonprofit just days after her brother Christopher passed away from a heroin overdose at age 21. They d...

Season 4, Episode 10: Choosing Courage Over Comfort with Tasha Smith In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie sits down with Tasha Smith, Founder of Emerge for an honest, insightful conversation about what it means to lead with courage in life and business. Tasha shares her personal and professional journey from successful corporate career to launching a multi-million dollar coaching...

Season 4, Episode 9: Facing the Worry Bug and Finding Courage with Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano In this inspiring episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, host Leslie Kane welcomes Clinical Psychologist, Owner of Peace of Mindfulness and Author Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano. Amanda shares her journey from being the youngest of five siblings in a small town to becoming a clinical psychologist and children’s...

Season 4, Episode 8: Find a Way, Not a Reason Why You Can’t – with Elise Woodworth In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, host Leslie Kane talks with Elise Woodworth, Nonprofit Board Relations Coach and author of Business Not Battle . Elise shares her inspiring journey from military service to corporate life to entrepreneurship, all while navigating motherhood and staying committed to serv...

Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 4, Episode 7: Finding Clarity and Courage with Sam Horn In this powerful and practical episode, host Leslie Kane welcomes back author and keynote speaker Sam Horn for her second appearance on the podcast. Together they dive into the importance of clarity in both life and business, and how identifying our values, interests and purpose can light the path toward a mean...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 6, From Military to Community Marketing Strategist and Certified Wine Educator: Renee Ventrice on Courage, Wine and Reinvention In this empowering episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, host Leslie Kane sits down with Renee Ventrice, Founder and Chief Wineaux of Bizlationships™ and WineauxClock®. A Navy veteran turned award-winning entrepreneur, wine...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 5, Get Your Feet Wet and Say Yes with Jenna Larson In this inspiring episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, host Leslie Kane is joined by Jenna Larson, CEO and Co-Founder of GroupTrack CRM. Jenna shares how her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship began with a knock on the heart and a simple decision to say yes. From coaching Olympians to...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 4, Courage, Mental Health, and Saying Yes to the Best with Candice Dugger In this powerful episode, Leslie sits down with Candice Dugger, speaker, mental health advocate, and founder of Bully Broken Redeemed. Candice shares her story of navigating personal health struggles and helping her son overcome trauma, bullying, and mental health challenges. F...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 3, Reinventing Life and Building Community with Wendy Taylor In this episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, host Leslie welcomes Wendy Taylor, Founder and Owner of Taking Charge. Wendy is a coach, classical choral soprano, and connector based in Nashville. Wendy shares her inspiring journey of resilience, reinvention, and the power of building commun...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 2, with Kerrie Schram Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast. In this episode, host Leslie sits down with Kerrie Schram, Executive Director of Accelerated Visions, to explore her journey of courage, resilience, and embracing the Why Not Today? mindset. Kerrie’s story is one of perseverance and transformation. At 18, she le...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 1, 3rd Anniversary Episode - Belinda Jackson Farrier interviewing Leslie Season 4 kicks off with a special episode as host Leslie Kane takes the guest seat, interviewed by Belinda Jackson Farrier. In celebration of the podcast’s third anniversary, Leslie reflects on the journey of Why Not Today?, the inspiration behind it, and her vision for the futu...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 52, Leslie Kane, Reflections on 3 Years of the Why Not Today Podcast & What’s Next In this special milestone episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, host Leslie Kane marks three years of inspiring stories and courageous conversations1. Launched on March 5, 2022, the podcast has grown into a movement celebrating individuals who have embraced the "W...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 51, Rachel Rozner, Elden Street Tea Shop Leslie Kane is joined by with Rachel Rozner, owner of Elden Street Tea Shop, to discuss courage, reinvention, and finding your why. Rachel shares her journey from orthotics to entrepreneurship, the challenges of business ownership, and the pivotal moment that led her to pivot her shop’s focus. She also introdu...

The Why Not Today? Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 50, Denise Gavilan, Kids Give Back In this episode of Why Not Today?, host Leslie Kane welcomes Denise Gavilan, Executive Director of Kids Give Back. Denise shares how she transitioned from a corporate career to launching her own successful marketing business and later followed her passion by founding a nonprofit that teaches young children the value...