In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows is joined by Heather Parady, a creative visionary and fractional COO who helps unconventional leaders turn their big ideas into reality. Heather shares her expertise on overcoming perfectionism, embracing failure as part of the process, and breaking through internal barriers like fear and imposter syndrome. She also discusses how systems and structure can actually enhance creativity rather than stifle it, and why visionary leaders must take responsibility for their ideas.

If you’re an entrepreneur or a creative leader looking to move from vision to action, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you bring your bold ideas to life.

www.heatherparady.com

Tune in to learn:

• How to stop waiting for perfection and start taking action
• The role of failure in refining your ideas
• Why creativity thrives within structured systems
• How to take ownership of your vision and lead effectively

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:43 Getting to Know Heather Parady

01:18 The Role of a Fractional COO

02:46 Overcoming Internal Barriers

08:03 The Unconventional Leader

11:57 Turning Vision into Action

21:43 The Importance of Community

27:34 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows talks with Melinda Emerson, known as the “Small Biz Lady,” about turning passion into profit. Melinda shares her accidental journey to becoming a top small business expert and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs at every stage. From creating a life plan before a business plan to mastering social media and avoiding common business pitfalls, this episode is packed with insights. Tune in to learn how to align your passion with purpose and build a sustainable, profitable business!

0:00 Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Journey

00:08 Meet Melinda Emerson: The Small Biz Lady

02:26 A Journey from Passion to Profit

06:53 The Birth of the Small Biz Lady Brand

08:59 Essential Steps for New Entrepreneurs

13:28 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

16:22 The Importance of Being Coachable

16:41 Mastering Social Media for Business Success

18:13 Building Trust and Engagement Online

20:41 The Power of Consistent Content Creation

22:49 Navigating AI in Content Creation

26:36 Developing a Personal Brand

30:27 Turning Passion into Purpose and Profit

32:13 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

33:21 Where to Connect with Melinda Emerson

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows chats with Alicia Butler Pierre, an expert in business infrastructure and founder of Equilibria Inc. Alicia shares her journey from chemical engineering to helping small businesses streamline their operations. She introduces her Kasennu™ Framework, which helps businesses replicate their success for sustainable growth. They discuss key warning signs of operational chaos, the importance of delegating, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing market. This episode is packed with actionable tips for business owners looking to build efficient, scalable operations.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

02:18 Alicia's Background and Transition

05:39 The Kasennu™ Framework Explained

08:32 Implementing Business Infrastructure

11:32 Mindset and Visual Aids for Entrepreneurs

14:13 Warning Signs and Early Stage Challenges

16:54 Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls

21:30 Leadership and Delegation

23:33 Outsourcing and Specialized Knowledge

27:48 Adapting to Change and Continuous Learning

30:25 Final Takeaways and Contact Information

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I strongly believe that business success is directly predicated on how we treat our customers. In fact, I saw a statistic recently that cited a study showing that companies who lead in customer experience outperform their competitors by around 80%. On today’s show, our guest will share some practical and tactical ways you can grow your small business using Customer Value Optimization.

Valentin Radu is the Founder and CEO of Omniconvert, a company that helps businesses increase customer lifetime value and decrease customer acquisition costs. He is a speaker and a self-proclaimed “Customer Value Optimization evangelist” across various stages. He is also the author of The CVO Revolution.

www.omniconvert.com

www.cvorevolution.com

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Content marketing has always been important to a small business marketing strategy. But, today, there are so many more options for content creation and dissemination. And while most small business owners KNOW they should have a content marketing strategy, they often hesitate because of budget and time concerns.

Our guest today is the founder of tiny marketing, an agency that specializes in creating content marketing strategies for the facility services, construction, medical, real estate and SaaS industries. Her focus is on providing high impact results through content marketing without increasing internal resources.

I’m excited to Welcome to Time to Thrive, Sarah Noel Block!

You can learn more about Sarah at www.sarahnoelblock.com.

You can also get the free webinar Avoid Content Burnout With Core Content and learn how to show up consistently with the Core Content Method HERE.

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No longer is LinkedIn merely a place to park your resume or look for a new job. Today, LinkedIn is a thriving social media platform where you can establish yourself as a thought leader, position yourself for opportunities and intentionally build a strategic community to support growth.

Our guest today started her career as a Chemical Engineer, obtained her Masters in Environmental Management and spent 10 years working her way up the Fortune 500 ladder. The recession in 2008 made her realize how essential it is to have a strong community of support.

Inspired by several unexpected life events, she took the opportunity to become an expert in how to use LinkedIn to achieve powerful results. In 2018 she launched the “LinkedIn Business Accelerator” to help business owners turn their LinkedIn into a successful sales funnel.

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It’s been said the better you are at something, the easier it looks to others. However, the road to success is usually not an easy or perfect journey. Our guest today studies the habits of the most successful people, in order to learn about their habits and best practices. I’m excited to have her here with us today to hear what she has learned from studying everyone from astronauts to athletes, so that we might optimize our own success.

Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology, former Assistant Dean of Mentoring, and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy at Weill Cornell Medicine. (Wile)

In 2021, she was one of 30 people worldwide to be named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, dubbed the “Oscars” of management thinking, and is a semi-finalist for the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. Recently she won the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement "Radar" Award, ranking her the #1 emerging management thinker in the world.

Along with co-authoring other books and writing numerous journals, she is also the author of The Success Factor – Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Performance.

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Small business owners tend to play a lot of different roles in their companies. They shoulder the stress and responsibility of the company’s success or failure. For many entrepreneurs, this translates to chaos and uncertainty. Our guest today preaches the gospel that small business owners are vital to our economy, while teaching business owners that it doesn’t have to feel like riding out a tornado.

Kerry-Ann Powell is a global business strategist, speaker and champion of small and medium sized businesses. She boasts over 20 years of experience as a Washington, DC attorney, lobbyist, and fundraiser. This positions her as an authority on what it takes to strategically succeed while confronting difficult obstacles.

After raising $120 million to build the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial she launched her strategic business and consulting firm, Trafalgar Strategies. She and her team advise business owners from various industries and countries on creating the strategies, systems, and mindsets to thrive in business and in life.

www.nobusinesschaos.com

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.