Accidentally by Design

A podcast featuring people who accidentally stumbled into success by bravely following their true authentic self. If you wondered where you could be if you followed suit, then this podcast is for you. Join us as we laugh about the successes, in spite of mistakes, and the hall of shame collections along the way.

Stay focused on your goal: Harriet Edleson 01/03/2023

Stay focused on your goal: Harriet Edleson Harriet Edleson is author of 12 Ways to Retire on Less: Planning an Affordable Future and regular contributor to Market Watch and the Washington Post. Hear her sage advice on how to stay laser focused on your goals even through difficult times. Learn more: /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/25292652

Organize your way to success: Rene and Maddy Rodriguez 12/28/2022

Organize your way to success: Rene and Maddy Rodriguez Organization and planning to get you to the next level. Rene Rodriguez is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. Rene argues the secret to the tremendous success and growth of the businesses lies within Maddy's acumen for organization and planning. Hear their practical tips to help you achieve your own goals. Learn more: /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/25292667

Leading from Behind: Tali Schulman 12/21/2022

Leading from Behind: Tali Schulman A leader's success is often dependent upon the competence and diligence of a support team. ln this revealing episode, we look behind the curtain and meet Tali Schulman who manages the numerous different businesses as part of the Kristin Francis team. Kristin candidly shares her weaknesses as the entrepreneur, while Tali offers advice on how to 'manage up' so everyone succeeds. Together, they demonstrate the power of teamwork and camaraderie in the owner-executive assistance relationship. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/25391796

Command your Voice: Tracy Goodwin 12/13/2022

Command your Voice: Tracy Goodwin Learn how to the get the results you desire by using your most powerful tool– your voice. In this episode, voice coach Tracy Goodwin teaches how to captivate an audience by unmasking and unleasing our true authentic voice. Learn more: /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/25292703

The Value of Giving Back | Sheena Burton Saydam 08/11/2022

The Value of Giving Back | Sheena Burton Saydam What's the secret to success? Giving back to your community, says the owner of Saydam Properties Group, Sheena Burton Saydam. In this episode Sheena talks about duty and service as core values in both her personal and professional life. It's paid off- she's one of the top agents in the Washington metropolitan region that includes the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia). In this episode you'll gain inspiration on how to grow your own business in a way that adds value to individual clients as well as your community. Learn more: /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24010386

Success through Innovation | Michael Penny 08/11/2022

Success through Innovation | Michael Penny Meet the Jeff Bezos of real estate technology, Michael Penny. For years Michael has been committed to providing his clients with open, real-time market data to make informed decisions. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in people's lives. Michael has helped create data-driven innovations which have transformed the way we search for, and buy real estate today. Learn how Michael market insights and analysis fueled his innovations and businesses. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24010353

From Child Delinquent to President | Scott Johnson 08/10/2022

From Child Delinquent to President | Scott Johnson Scott Johnson transformed himself from a self-proclaimed child delinquent and bad boy to now the Founder and President of Sage Management. Hear how Scott navigated the obstacles and challenges, including childhood cancer, on his way to become a successful entrepreneur. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24010419

The American Dream | Michael Juliano 08/10/2022

The American Dream | Michael Juliano Michael Juliano is an immigrant who, through grit and determination and a couple nails in his legs (literally), grew the successful firm Juliano Design Build. We hear how he stumbled into success by making difficult decisions to chart his own path, instead of working towards someone else's dream. Through Michael's story we learn the value of course correcting to get back on track to our own success. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24010359

Follow Your Passion | Chris Mathieu 08/10/2022

Follow Your Passion | Chris Mathieu Chris Mathieu is a SAG/AFTRA actor, improviser, and singer-songwriter from Springfield, Virginia, living in Los Angeles. In 2016, he won 'Best Actor' at the 2016 HP Masters of Short Film Contest at the Cannes Film Festival for the short film 'The Driver,' written and directed by Austin and Meredith Bragg. He has been involved in multiple film, television, and theatre productions and continues to pursue opportunities in these areas. He's also published multiple albums and had his music played in TV and film all over the world. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24016257

Success at all Costs | Justin Meccia 08/10/2022

Success at all Costs | Justin Meccia Justin Meccia describes his trials and tribulations of striving after mountain peaks, both figuratively and literally. He is a real estate agent in northwest Montana and recently founded the Montana Camp to develop industry leaders. Through his stories we learn the importance of overcoming set backs and finding creative solutions to achieve our dreams. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24016287

Get Grounded on What REALLY Matters | Lorelei Whitney 08/10/2022

Get Grounded on What REALLY Matters | Lorelei Whitney Growing up, Lorelei's childhood was all about survival. She grew up neglected, surrounded by addiction and food insecurity. Yet, she was able to overcome her circumstances to become a successful corporate executive at the Fortune 50 company Cargill. Through the difficulties, she learned to identify and embrace the values at her core- those forged through life difficulties, including nearly losing both of her children. In this episode she shares practical advice that can guide each of us in our own journey. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24016326

Strength through Family | Jodi Perry 08/10/2022

Strength through Family | Jodi Perry Jodi comes from a family where her mother owned her own business and for 50 years she watched her mother always putting the client first. Always taking care of people and having a servant's heart was core in her family's values and in business. When her nephew was diagnosed with cancer Jodi quit her job and relocated to take care of him. And years later, the favor was returned in her own fight. In this moving episode we learn the importance of taking care of each other and the strength found through love and service. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24016227

Trailer: Accidentally by Design 08/10/2022

Trailer: Accidentally by Design Join Kristin Francis in conversations about authenticity with guests who accidentally stumbled into success. Together we'll laugh about the successes, in spite of mistakes, and the hall of shame collections along the way. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24009462

There's Nothing You Can't Do | Kristin Brindley 08/10/2022

There's Nothing You Can't Do | Kristin Brindley Kristin Brindley paid her way through college selling knives and in the process sharpened her sales and marketing skills. Her entrepreneurial journey is rooted in a drive and determination to simply 'figure things out' through the challenges and unknowns. Her grit paid off. Now she runs several marketing and advertising companies with an aim at adding value for her clients, building networks, and helping to solve problems. In the process of pursuing your own dreams, don't lose sight of your values, Kristin advises so that you can not only find success, but also feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror. /episode/index/show/8fd7a56e-060b-4104-8133-f74de209270f/id/24016233

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