MaYapinion®
Welcome to MaYapinion® — hosted by Maya Roffler who is a trailblazing entrepreneur who runs an event logistics company, leads a tech startup, and hosts two successful podcasts. After starting her career in Corporate America, she boldly left the corporate grind to build her own path, turning burnout into a springboard for opportunity. On MaYapinion®, Maya shares honest, unfiltered opinions on entrepreneurship and leadership as she continues to navigate the highs and lows of building her own ventures. Each episode gives listeners an inside look at her real-world experiences—while also spotlighting other inspiring women who are redefining leadership and blazing their own entrepreneurial trails. Whether you’re dreaming of leaving corporate life, building your business, or leveling up as a leader, this podcast will give you the insight, inspiration, and encouragement to forge your own path—one opinion at a time.
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Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 2: Validate Your Business Idea
11/17/2025
Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 2: Validate Your Business Idea
Are you ready to ditch your 9–5 and finally build the freedom-based life you’ve been dreaming about? In this six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the intentional, strategic, and realistic steps you need to take to leave your corporate job before the end of 2025. In this episode, Maya walks you through Step 2: Validate Your Business Idea. Before you quit your job or invest energy into building something new, you need proof that the business you want to create is viable. Maya shows you how to validate your idea in the real world so you don’t waste time, money, or momentum building something no one actually wants. She breaks down how to identify the specific problem you solve, the exact person you help, and the unique way you deliver the solution. From there, Maya teaches you how to test your idea in the market, gather real feedback, run beta offers, collect testimonials, and confirm demand before you launch. This episode is your roadmap to turning a vague idea into a validated business with real potential because clarity and proof are the foundation of a successful 9-5 exit plan. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Step 2 of the six-part “Ditch Your 9–5 Before the End of 2025” series How to clearly define the problem you solve, who you help, and the outcome you deliver How to test your idea in real communities instead of relying on friends and family The truth about validation: real clients give real feedback How to run a beta offer, gather testimonials, and build credibility Why freebies don’t always work and when discounted betas make more sense How to research competitors without sabotaging your confidence Why outsourcing simple tasks early on helps you validate faster and avoid burnout The step-by-step path to turning an idea into a proven offer you can confidently build into a real business Connect with MaYapinion® Podcast Website: Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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137- Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 1: Audit & Align
11/10/2025
137- Ditch Your 9-5 Before the End of 2025 - Step 1: Audit & Align
Are you ready to ditch your 9–5 and finally build the freedom-based life you’ve been dreaming about? In this brand-new six-part series, Maya Roffler breaks down the exact steps to leave your corporate job intentionally, strategically, and successfully before the end of 2025. In episode 137 Maya walks you through Step 1: Audit & Align. Before you can build a business or transition into entrepreneurship, you need clarity, both in your finances and in your fulfillment. Maya shows you how to conduct a full audit of your current role: your salary, benefits, and responsibilities, but also what lights you up and what drains you. She dives into the deeper “why” behind leaving your 9–5, defining your personal freedom goals and how to choose your freedom date to create accountability and motivation. From there, Maya explains how to align your skills, passions, and lifestyle desires to form the foundation for your next chapter. This episode is your permission slip to stop dreaming and start planning because with the right roadmap, your exit strategy isn’t just possible… it’s inevitable. What You’ll Hear in This Episode The first step in Maya’s six-part “Ditch Your 9–5 Before the End of 2025” series How to perform a full personal and professional audit (salary, benefits, skills, and passions) The difference between what lights you up and what drains you, and how to identify both How to define your personal freedom goals and set your freedom date Why alignment between your strengths and lifestyle desires is key to long-term success The truth about mindset and why positivity without action doesn’t work How to reframe your current job with gratitude while you prepare for your exit Connect with MaYapinion® Podcast Website: Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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136- Gatekeeping Doesn't Work
11/03/2025
136- Gatekeeping Doesn't Work
Are you ready to dive back into the MaYapinion® podcast? Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya Roffler. In this episode, Maya takes a bold look at one of the most toxic, yet often overlooked habits in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces: gatekeeping. From her early experiences in corporate leadership to her years as an entrepreneur, Maya breaks down what gatekeeping really is, withholding information. and why it’s one of the most ineffective and ego-driven practices in business. She shares how it shows up differently in corporate America versus the online coaching and entrepreneurial world, and how both forms of gatekeeping create cultures of fear, mistrust, and stagnation instead of growth. This episode dives deep into the real cost of keeping knowledge behind closed doors. Maya challenges leaders and entrepreneurs to replace secrecy with transparency, ego with empowerment, and scarcity with abundance. Whether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or selling a product or service, you’ll walk away understanding why true leadership is about sharing value, not protecting it. What You’ll Hear in This Episode What gatekeeping really means and how it shows up in corporate and entrepreneurial settings Why withholding information damages culture, trust, and growth How scarcity and ego fuel gatekeeping (and how to shift into abundance) The difference between protecting your peace and protecting your ego Why transparency is the ultimate leadership strategy How giving value away builds trust, loyalty, and long-term clients The balance between sharing free value and protecting paid offers How leaders and entrepreneurs can build stronger brands through openness and authenticity Connect with Mayapinion® Podcast Website: Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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135- The Power of the Pivot
10/27/2025
135- The Power of the Pivot
Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya Roffler. In this episode, Maya explores one of the most essential traits every successful entrepreneur must master, the power of the pivot. Following last week’s conversation about leaving corporate America, Maya takes listeners deeper into what happens after you’ve launched your business. She breaks down why pivoting isn’t a one-time event, but a continual part of innovation, leadership, and growth. Through personal examples from her own journey, from evolving the MaYapinion® brand to scaling her tech startup Find a Co-Host, Maya shares how learning to pivot with purpose can transform your business, your mindset, and your long-term success. From global brands like Stanley to everyday founders redefining their markets, this episode reminds us that adapting isn’t weakness, it’s strategy. Whether you’re in your first year of business or scaling to your next level, you’ll walk away with the clarity and courage to pivot with confidence. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why pivoting isn’t a sign of failure, it’s a sign of leadership How Maya has evolved her businesses and brand over time What the Stanley brand can teach entrepreneurs about reinvention How to know when it’s time to pivot (and when to stay the course) The key questions to ask before making a strategic shift Why adaptability is one of the greatest strengths of female founders How pivoting leads to innovation, growth, and long-term success Connect with Mayapinion® Podcast Website: Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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134- The Pivot: Leaving Corporate America for Your Own Path
10/20/2025
134- The Pivot: Leaving Corporate America for Your Own Path
After years in the corporate world, Maya realized something every woman in business eventually faces, the call to pivot. In this episode of MaYapinion®, she opens up about what inspired her to walk away from her 9–5, how loss changed her perspective, and the five-step plan that helped her confidently build her own entrepreneurial path. Maya shares her personal story of redefining success after losing her brother, the moment she realized her work no longer fulfilled her, and how she began building a life and business that aligned with her purpose. From learning to trust her intuition to creating a sustainable plan before taking the leap, she reveals exactly what it takes to move from “someday” to starting now. This episode isn’t about quick wins or flashy promises, it’s a transparent conversation about courage, clarity, and taking your first steps toward freedom. Whether you’re dreaming of leaving your corporate job, ready to turn your side hustle into your main thing, or craving a career that finally aligns with your values, this conversation will help you make your pivot with purpose. What You’ll Hear in This Episode The exact moment Maya realized it was time to leave corporate America How personal loss sparked her desire for autonomy and purpose Why redefining success is key when you pivot from corporate to entrepreneurship The truth about “gatekeeping” in business coaching and why Maya believes in full transparency A five-step “Pivot Plan” to help you transition from employee to entrepreneur How to build your safety net, trust your timing, and take the leap even when you’re scared Connect with Mayapinion® Podcast Website: Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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133- Failure
10/13/2025
133- Failure
After building a thriving brand and multiple businesses, Maya knows one truth about entrepreneurship. Failure is inevitable. In this episode of MaYapinion®, she dives into what it really means to fail, how to fail forward, and why failure is actually the foundation of success. Maya reflects on her early career in corporate America and how fear of failure once held her back. She shares how shifting into startup and entrepreneurial environments taught her to take risks, experiment boldly, and embrace mistakes as stepping stones to growth. From the launch of her first podcast in 2017 to building her event company and tech startup, Maya reveals the powerful lessons behind every “failure” and how those moments shaped her into the business leader she is today. Whether you’re a woman stepping into entrepreneurship, navigating a difficult season, or trying to bounce back from a setback, this episode will remind you that every failure is refining you for your next big success. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why failure is the foundation of entrepreneurship and leadership The difference between failing forward vs. failing backward How to analyze failure so you can grow faster The real story behind Maya’s early business “failures” and how they became wins Why many women entrepreneurs play too small and how to rise higher after failing How to turn failure into fuel for your next level Connect with Mayapinion® Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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132- I'm Back!
10/06/2025
132- I'm Back!
After a two-year pause, Maya returns to the mic with a powerful story of resilience, authenticity, and renewal. In this episode, she opens up about why she stepped back from MaYapinion®, the personal challenges she faced, and how those experiences reshaped her entrepreneurial journey. Maya reflects on the origins of the podcast in 2017, born out of loss and darkness, and how even in the hardest seasons, light and new beginnings emerge. She shares what she’s been building behind the scenes, from her thriving event business to her new tech startup and what’s next for the MaYapinion® brand and community. This raw, vulnerable comeback episode is both a heartfelt thank-you to loyal listeners and a fresh start: a reminder that it’s okay to reset, regroup, and return stronger than ever. Connect with Mayapinion® Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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MaYapinion® Is Back!
10/01/2025
MaYapinion® Is Back!
Are you ready to dive back into the MaYapinion® podcast? Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya Roffler. Join her as she discusses herr experiences, strategies and hurdles as a female entrepreneur. Be inspired and uplifted by thought-provoking and honest discussions while celebrating the strength and resilience that defines women. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply fascinated by compelling stories, MaYapinion® is your go-to podcast for empowering women, one opinion at a time. Join in October 6th as we dive into more entrepreneurial episodes on MaYapinion® Connect with Mayapinion® Website: TikTok: Instagram: Instagram: Email:
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131 - Recognising Your Green Flags: Pursuing your Entrepreneurial Dream
09/11/2023
131 - Recognising Your Green Flags: Pursuing your Entrepreneurial Dream
Join us on this exciting journey where we uncover the green flags that indicate a future in entrepreneurship. We discuss how identifying your strengths and leadership abilities can lead to successful entrepreneurship. So, if you feel that fiery passion, that intense dream that won't let you sleep, we're here to tell you, that's your green flag to pursue entrepreneurship! This episode isn't just about entrepreneurship, it also takes a closer look at the challenges women face and how to overcome them. We talk about empowering each other, celebrating successes, and how to maintain a positive outlook in the age of social media. We address imposter syndrome, discussing how comparing ourselves to others on social media can trigger this feeling and how to navigate it. Tune in as we share the impact of social media on entrepreneurship, how to make it work for you, and the importance of recognizing when to take a pause. We also answer your questions, including the journey of starting a podcast, the risks, the connections, and why we decided to bring on a co-host. Don't miss the wrap-up of our season, where we talk about the future of the podcast, our businesses, and the steps to success as an entrepreneur. Covered in this episode: (0:00:00) - Finding Green Flags for Pursuing Entrepreneurship (0:08:12) - Empowering Women and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (0:13:44) - Social Media Challenges in Entrepreneurship (0:28:28) - Answering your questions (0:51:10) - Season Wrap-Up and Future Plans Connect with Maya & Lily: Web: Podcast Instagram: Email us! mayapinionpodcast@gmail.com Maya’s Instagram: Maya's Business: Lily’s Instagram: Lily's Poshmark & Business:
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130 - Preventing Burnout: Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
09/04/2023
130 - Preventing Burnout: Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
Ever found yourself physically exhausted and mentally drained, barely keeping up with the constant need to create, produce, and engage? As women entrepreneurs, we know this feeling all too well. It's the dreaded burnout, a beast that each of us must learn to tame. This episode uncovers the many faces of burnout and the unique ways it can manifest in our lives— from fatigue to mental weariness from incessant interactions and the unyielding pressure to show up on social media daily. We delve into why it's vital to recognize our personal signs of burnout and the art of preserving our energy. Striking a balance in life is an art and a necessity, especially for entrepreneurs. Join us as we discuss time management strategies, the benefit of having an accountability partner, and the positive impact of a regimented schedule. We open up about the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal spaces, allowing time to recharge and refuel. Let's redefine our work-life balance together, unlearn the need to go full throttle all the time, and learn to pace ourselves instead. How we take care of ourselves is a personal journey, and there's no 'one-size-fits-all' in self-care. We talk about the varied ways self-care can manifest and the immense importance of a supportive network. Whether you're finding solace in solitude, or comfort in the company, it's vital to have a safe space where you can replenish your energy. From connecting with family and friends to building relationships that uplift us, we underline the need for a support system to stay energized. Tune in and join us in this engaging episode, as we tackle burnout head-on and pave the way towards a healthier, balanced life. Covered in this episode: (0:00:06) - Understanding Burnout in Women Entrepreneurs (0:20:09) - Personalization of Self-Care & Building Support Network (0:30:21) - Time Management and Realistic Goals Simplified (0:38:34) - Flexibility and Emotional Burnout in Self-Employment (0:49:35) - Understanding and Dealing With Burnout Connect with Maya and Lily: Web: Podcast Instagram: Email us! mayapinionpodcast@gmail.com Maya’s Instagram: Maya's Business: Lily’s Instagram: Lily's Poshmark & Business:
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129 - Passion Meets Profit: Aligning Interests for Business Success
08/28/2023
129 - Passion Meets Profit: Aligning Interests for Business Success
In this episode, Maya and Lily navigate identifying your passion and defining your niche. We discuss the importance of recognizing what truly ignites your soul and also the need to identify your niche, understanding that it is the specific area within your industry where you can excel and meet the needs of your target audience. We highlight how crucial it is to align these two aspects for success in your business. We take a closer look at turning your passion into a business, identifying your strengths, skills and the things you love doing. Using our personal experiences, we share tips on identifying challenges and marrying them to your passion, helping you carve out your niche. We also discuss the need to evolve with time and how our audiences and preferences have changed as we grow in our respective businesses. To round it all up, we discuss the importance of recognizing and understanding your audience when building a brand or business. Listen in as we share our experiences and strategies for finding your passion and niche and how to marry them to meet the needs of your target audience. Covered in this episode: (0:00:06) - Discovering Your Passion and Niche (0:07:38) - Discovering Passion and Niche in Entrepreneurship (0:21:03) - Passionate Problem Solving (0:29:22) - Finding Passion and Business Success (0:41:30) - Understanding Niche Podcasting and Business (0:54:16) - Finding and Following Your Passion Connect with Maya & Lily: Web: Podcast Instagram: Email us! mayapinionpodcast@gmail.com Maya’s Instagram: Maya's Business: Lily’s Instagram: Lily's Poshmark & Business:
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128 - “How Do I Start?”: Entrepreneur’s Biggest Question
08/21/2023
128 - “How Do I Start?”: Entrepreneur’s Biggest Question
We tackle the big question "How do I start?”. Unleash your potential and spark your passion for entrepreneurship with our in-depth discussion about how to get started with your business! It's time to step back, reflect on your past experiences, and gather those gems that could shine in your entrepreneurial journey. It could be a job you loved, a hobby you couldn't get enough of, or even a relationship that sparked a unique interest in you. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all in entrepreneurship. Even if your passion eludes you, there's always something to invest in, and we're here to guide you through that process. Navigating the rocky path of entrepreneurship often comes with setbacks, but what if we told you that failure is not the end? Rather, it's a stepping stone to your success! We dedicate a portion of our conversation to 'failing forward', underscoring the necessity of resilience in the entrepreneurial world. As we tackle this topic we remind you of the value in learning from your mistakes, and underscore the crucial role of determination in your venture's success. Moreover, we dive into the world of social media - your tool and your battlefield. We share our opinions on how to choose the best platform for your business, overcome your fear of posting and deal with criticism. In the end, it boils down to two things: embracing failure and finding a community. The fear of failure is a common setback for many, but we're here to tell you that it shouldn't hold you back. Failure is simply a learning tool, and each setback is just a setup for a comeback. And while your journey is unique, it doesn't have to be lonely. Building a supportive community is paramount. It's not about relying solely on family and friends, but about finding like-minded individuals who can join you in this journey, share your victories, and lift you up in times of defeat. Join us and let's learn together! Covered in this episode: (0:00:00) - Starting a Business (0:11:36) - Importance of Failing Forward in Business (0:25:31) - Navigating Social Media and Overcoming Criticism (0:43:59) - Embrace Failure (0:53:37) - Building a Supportive Community Connect with Maya & Lily: Web: Podcast Instagram: Email us! mayapinionpodcast@gmail.com Maya’s Instagram: Maya's Business: Lily’s Instagram: Lily's Poshmark & Business:
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127 - Reintroducing Maya: The Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
08/14/2023
127 - Reintroducing Maya: The Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
How does one transition from a secure corporate job to the uncertainty of entrepreneurship? Hang on to your headphones as we reintroduce Maya and take you through her personal journey of taking the leap from a conventional 9-to-5 job to becoming a multiple business owner. Get an insider’s perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. Craving the freedom of time and the power of choice, Maya ventured into the entrepreneurial world, and what a ride it's been! She used her corporate experience and relationships to secure her first client, providing a firm foundation for her entrepreneurial journey. Maya will share how she built a business from the ground up, the art of finding clients, and the clever ways she has learned to prioritize tasks by outsourcing. But wait, there's more! Alongside Maya’s entrepreneurial expedition, she has dipped her toes into the world of property investment. From flipping a house to making the smart decision of outsourcing property management, she shares the highs and lows of this venture. Then, we pivot to the intriguing concept of developing a podcast co-hosting platform. Maya discusses navigating the exciting challenges and rewarding outcomes of hiring a CTO, creating a matching algorithm, and enabling effective co-hosting between two individuals. This episode is rife with insights and experiences that can help guide your own entrepreneurial journey. So buckle up and get ready for an exciting ride! Covered in this episode: (0:00:07) - Transitioning From Corporate to Entrepreneur (0:11:18) - Building an Agency and Finding Clients (0:17:47) - Building a Business and Outsourcing Tasks (0:32:55) - Investing in Properties, Co-Host Exploration (0:38:50) - The Evolution of Find a Co-Host Platform Featured in this episode: Find a Co-Host: Connect with Maya & Lily: Web: Podcast Instagram: Email us! mayapinionpodcast@gmail.com Maya’s Instagram: Maya's Business: Lily’s Instagram: Lily's Poshmark & Business:
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126 - Introducing Lily: Her Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur
08/07/2023
126 - Introducing Lily: Her Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur
Ready to meet our new co-host! Join us on the MaYapinion® Podcast as we introduce our new co-host Lily, a passionate entrepreneur and military spouse. With a keen eye for thrifted treasures and a determination to build a successful business, Lily shares her journey of turning her love for fashion into a thriving reselling venture. Discover her tips for balancing family life, learning new skills, and finding financial independence through her inspiring story on the show. Episode Highlights: Lily's introduction to the world of reselling and how she discovered her passion for thrifted treasures. [00:17:00] The path to understanding sales margins and setting up systems as the business grows. [00:26:00} The importance of outsourcing. [00:34:00] Tips on balancing family life, business, and self-care while on the entrepreneurial journey. [00:40:00] Lily shares her journey into the world of entrepreneurship, starting with her passion for retail and thrifted treasures. She discusses the immense impact of having a supportive partner who encouraged her reselling venture and helped her maintain a healthy work-life balance. Lily highlights the importance of outsourcing certain tasks to optimize the productivity and growth of the business. With her captivating story and practical insights, Lily's episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to turn their passion into a successful venture while nurturing personal well-being and family life. Featured in this episode: Lily's Poshmark & Business: Connect with Maya & Lily: Web: Podcast Instagram: Maya’s Instagram: Lily’s Instagram:
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Reintroducing MaYapinion
07/31/2023
Reintroducing MaYapinion
Are you ready to dive back into the MaYapinion® podcast? Come navigate the world of female entrepreneurship with Maya and Lily. Join them as they discuss their experiences, strategies and hurdles as female entrepreneurs. Be inspired and uplifted by thought-provoking and honest discussions while celebrating the strength and resilience that defines women. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply fascinated by compelling stories, MaYapinion® is your go-to podcast for empowering women, one opinion at a time. Join us August 1st as we introduce Mayapinion®'s new co-host Lily! Connect with Mayapinion: Website: Podcast Instagram: Maya's Instagram: Lily's Instagram:
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125 - MaYapinion® Updates
02/07/2023
125 - MaYapinion® Updates
In this episode of the "MaYapinion" podcast, host Maya introduces the shift in focus for the show. Over the past few months, the show has been about leadership for women, but with Maya now deep into her entrepreneurial journey, she has decided to change the focus of the show to entrepreneurship for women.
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124 - How I Became the Leader of My Life
10/17/2022
124 - How I Became the Leader of My Life
I shared in Episode 111 what it means to be the leader of your life but today, I’m sharing how I actually BECAME the leader of my life and what that really looks like. The free guide that I refer to can be found here: https://www.subscribepage.com/howtobetheleaderofyourlife
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123 - Social Networking for Female Founders with Inbal Claudio, Founder of Like Minded Collective
10/10/2022
123 - Social Networking for Female Founders with Inbal Claudio, Founder of Like Minded Collective
Welcome Inbal Claudio to the podcast this week! She is the founder of Like Minded Collective - A social media platform for dreamers, creators and female founders to build genuine personal relationships and amplify their business!. Here's a bit more about Like Minded Collective and Inbal in her words:
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122 - Let's talk Payment Processing with PolyPay Founder and CEO, Jamie Barlett
09/26/2022
122 - Let's talk Payment Processing with PolyPay Founder and CEO, Jamie Barlett
Welcome Jamie Barlett to the MaYapinion® Podcast this week. She founded PolyPay in 2013 to provide businesses with a partner who offers them honesty, transparency, customer support and savings for merchant processing. She draws on her experience in consulting, finance, HR, technology and leadership development every day at PolyPay. She is originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and attended Wellesley College earning a degree in English and Economics. She also received an MBA from Pepperdine University
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121 - Self-coaching with Dr. Sarah E. Brown
09/19/2022
121 - Self-coaching with Dr. Sarah E. Brown
Welcome Dr. Sarah E. Brown to the podcast this week! Dr. Sarah E. Brown is leading the charge to revolutionize the self-development industry through the power of personalization. An expert on using the results of personality assessments and the author of the Book of You®, available at www.bookofyou.com, she has created a way for individuals to self-coach themselves to greater clarity, confidence and commitment to personalized career goals uniquely suited to their interests, strengths,
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120 - Diversifying the Tech Industry with Kristin Slink, Founder & CEO of TechAF
09/12/2022
120 - Diversifying the Tech Industry with Kristin Slink, Founder & CEO of TechAF
Welcome Kristin Slink, the founder and CEO of TechAF, this week to the podcast. Here's more about Kristin in her own words:
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119 - Gender Economist and CEO of Pipeline, Katica Roy
08/29/2022
119 - Gender Economist and CEO of Pipeline, Katica Roy
Welcome Katica Roy to the show this week! Katica Roy is a gender economist, former Global 500 global executive, programmer, data scientist, and the CEO and founder of an award-winning SaaS company, Pipeline. CNN, CBS, Bloomberg, Cheddar, MarketWatch, and Yahoo Finance have sought Katica for her sharp and unconventional take on the day’s headlines. An award-winning business leader with more than two decades of experience in technology, healthcare, and financial services, Katica is credited as a rare com
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118 - We Have Leadership Backwards
08/23/2022
118 - We Have Leadership Backwards
This week is a solo episode on on why and how we have leadership backwards. This is something I discuss often on social media but also, I mention it in my interviews and other solo episodes. Therefore, I thought it was time to do a quick episode on this topic. This topic is the basis and fundamental inspiration for "How to be the Leader of Your Life." I wish that I had the tools of leadership and understanding who I am before I ever stepped into a leadership role.
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117 - Hiring and Transitioning with Kerry Guard, CEO of MKG Marketing
08/08/2022
117 - Hiring and Transitioning with Kerry Guard, CEO of MKG Marketing
Welcome back Kerry Guard, CEO of MKG Marketing! We welcomed Kerry to the show last year to talk about her success at MKG Marketing and building remote and tactical teams. We loved her so much here at MaYapinion as an audience that we brought her back to talk about a new topic and some new challenges.
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116 - Using the Enneagram for Leadership with Catherine Bell, the founder of The Awakened Company
07/25/2022
116 - Using the Enneagram for Leadership with Catherine Bell, the founder of The Awakened Company
Catherine is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and best-selling business author. She founded BluEra, a Profit 500 executive search, and team transformation company. As a top 200 growing company in Canada and top 10 in Alberta, and the best workplace, BluEra was a shining example of the Awakened Company System in action. With the sale of BluEra to DHR, Catherine now focuses on awakening the fire within organizations as the founder of The Awakened Company, a company aimed at awakening the fire wi
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115 - 7 Keys to 7 Figures with Leslie Kuster, the founder of Back from Bali
07/18/2022
115 - 7 Keys to 7 Figures with Leslie Kuster, the founder of Back from Bali
Welcome Leslie Kuster to the podcast this week for Motivation Monday! Leslie is the money and freedom guide for women over 50 who also want to fall in love with life again. Leslie's message is that "It's never too late" to create success, financial wealth, and a life of freedom. Leslie’s book, 7 Keys to 7 Figures: The Women Entrepreneurs' Guide to Money and Freedom will be released in Fall 2022. It provides women entrepreneurs seven master keys to unlock a successful, money-making business.
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114 - A Woman Listens for Leadership with Nina Simons, the founder of Bioneers
07/11/2022
114 - A Woman Listens for Leadership with Nina Simons, the founder of Bioneers
Welcome Nina Simons to the podcast this week! She is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers. As a social entrepreneur, her work has spanned diverse sectors and genres, including the arts, philanthropy, the corporate and nonprofit worlds. She is passionate about reimagining leadership so that all women and girls can whole-heartedly aspire to it. And cares deeply about being a good ally, and social healing by rebalancing racial and gender equity.
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113 - Be the CEO of Your Life with Becca Powers
06/27/2022
113 - Be the CEO of Your Life with Becca Powers
Welcome Becca Powers to Motivation Monday! She is an award-winning Fortune 500 hi-tech sales executive, best-selling author, speaker, and Founder and CEO of Powers Peak Potential. In her 20+ year career in sales, she’s worked for large companies including Cisco, Dell, and Office Depot, achieving President’s Club 7 times while leading teams of 110+ and hitting $500 million in annual revenue.
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112 - Leaders Press with Alinka Rutkowska
06/20/2022
112 - Leaders Press with Alinka Rutkowska
Welcome Alinka Rutkowska to Motivation Monday this week! Alinka is the CEO of Leaders Press (www.leaderspress.com), a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press, where she creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and launches them into best-sellers with a 100% success rate. She runs a hybrid publishing house with traditional distribution (via Simon & Schuster) through which more than 500 entrepreneurs have been able to share
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111 - How to Be the Leader of Your Life
06/13/2022
111 - How to Be the Leader of Your Life
What does it mean to be the Leader of Your Life?
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