In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana speaks with Kimberly Bolourtchi—lawyer turned speaker and strategist—on the power of strategic unruliness. From courtroom wins to Latin ballroom championships, Kimberly shares the moment her double life collided and why breaking invisible rules might be your greatest business asset. This episode is for leaders and founders who’ve checked all the boxes yet still feel a nagging “unsomething.” It’s not about reckless rebellion—it’s about disrupting patterns that no longer serve you and aligning with what truly lights you up. If you’re a founder stuck in “fine” or a professional hitting limits you can’t name, this conversation may shift everything.

About the Guest: Kimberly Bolourtchi is a high-performing former litigator, Latin ballroom dancer, and founder of the concept Strategic Unruliness. She helps entrepreneurs, executives, and teams dismantle hidden rules that limit innovation, leadership, and growth. Her work empowers individuals to lead with authenticity—without apology or burnout.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategic unruliness is not rebellion—it’s thoughtful disruption of outdated norms.

• Hidden rules like “something is better than nothing” often hold leaders back.

• Success without fulfillment is a signal, not a failure—listen to the “unsomething.”

• When leaders get clear and bold, teams align more willingly than you’d expect.

• You don’t need to blow it all up—start small, but start.

Connect with Kimberly Bolourtchi: Website: www.kimbolourtchi.com LinkedIn: Kimberly Bolourtchi

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In this eye-opening episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with leadership coach Nico Van de Venne to explore the hidden struggles behind powerful titles. From emotional isolation to resistance to change, Nico unpacks the realities of CEO Disease and Founder Syndrome—two often-ignored patterns that silently sabotage leaders and companies. Drawing from personal burnout, coaching experience, and deep psychological insight, Nico brings clarity to the unseen costs of high performance. This is a conversation every founder, CEO, and aspiring leader needs to hear.

About the Guest: Nico Van de Venne is an award-winning leadership coach who works with high-achieving CEOs and founders across the globe. Known for his confidentiality, clarity, and honesty, Nico specializes in surfacing hidden issues in leadership and helping clients break through internal resistance. His work focuses on inner leadership, identity, and sustainable success beyond hustle culture.

Key Takeaways:

• CEO Disease includes overconfidence, emotional isolation, and cultural disconnection at the top.

• Founder Syndrome often shows up as micromanagement, emotional attachment, and resistance to scaling.

• These leadership patterns are preventable—but only if leaders are willing to reflect honestly and act.

• Nico shares his own journey through depression and why “being” matters more than achieving.

• Honest feedback and real-time support—not lengthy programs—are often what top leaders truly need.

Connect with Nico Van de Venne:

• Website: https://nicovandevenne.com

• LinkedIn: Nico Van de Venne

• Podcast: "CEO Disease and Founder Syndrome" (available on major platforms)

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What happens when your biggest failure becomes your breakthrough? In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with transformational leadership expert Robin Camarote to talk about navigating mid-career indecision, leadership missteps, and how to pivot with purpose. Robin opens up about the day half her team quit, the deep self-awareness that followed, and how she turned embarrassment into empowerment. Together, they unpack the myths of “the right decision,” the trap of overdoing versus evolving, and why building meaningful connections is the real leadership edge. A must-listen for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain in their career.

About the Guest: Robin Camarote is a leadership coach, author, and speaker known for helping mid-career professionals break through decision paralysis and become purpose-driven leaders. Once dubbed "the world’s worst manager," Robin rebuilt her leadership style from the ground up, focusing on empathy, clarity, and aligned action. Today, she empowers others to move from overwhelm to impactful reinvention.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership isn't about performance alone—it’s about connection.

• The fear of making the "wrong" decision is often what keeps us stuck.

• Reinvention doesn’t always mean radical change—start small and stay consistent.

• Action creates clarity. You learn by doing, not by overthinking.

• Strong networks and authentic relationships are your greatest assets in career pivots.

Connect with Robin Camarote: Find her on LinkedIn: Robin Camarote Explore more via her website and Substack.

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In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana speaks with Kelley Ridings, global career strategist and best-selling author of the School Jobs Mastery series. With over 30 years of international experience in education and leadership, Kelley shares how his signature “No problems, just wrong solutions” mindset reshaped his approach to hiring and leadership. From discussing the most common hiring mistake to unpacking his structured yet flexible GIFT Hiring Method, Kelley offers a clear framework for both school recruiters and business leaders looking to build stronger, values-aligned teams. If you're navigating team building or seeking a role that fits beyond the resume, this episode is for you.

About the Guest: Kelley Ridings is a seasoned educational leader, consultant, and author, now based in China. Having worked globally across cultures and school systems, he developed the GIFT Hiring Method to help schools and organizations recruit with precision. His mission: to match people not just to positions, but to purpose and culture.

Key Takeaways:

• Hiring mistakes often stem from prioritizing skills over attitude.

• Culture-fit matters more than credentials when it comes to team alignment.

• The GIFT Hiring Method emphasizes strategic, value-driven recruiting.

• Structured hiring isn’t rigid—it’s a framework that supports better human decisions.

• Cross-cultural awareness is crucial when building global or remote teams.

Connect with Kelley Ridings:

• Website: https://edunetpro.com

• Books: School Jobs Mastery Series available via website and Amazon

• Join his mentorship programs and explore resources for school recruiters and job seekers on his site

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What if inclusion wasn’t just the “right thing” to do but a smarter business move? In this episode of BizBlend, Sana sits down with Brooke Garren—neurodivergent entrepreneur, licensed clinical social worker, and founder of Uniquely You Behavioral Health and Affirming Minds Coaching & Consulting. Together, they unpack why inclusive companies don’t just feel better—they perform better. From retention and innovation to leadership and bottom-line growth, Brooke shares a compelling case for why businesses should stop masking difference and start designing for it. If you think DEI is a checkbox, this episode will challenge everything you know.

About the Guest: Brooke Garren is an autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic clinical social worker, speaker, and founder of two transformative companies: Uniquely You Behavioral Health and Affirming Minds Coaching. Her lived experience and professional expertise fuel her mission to build systems that are not just compliant but affirming. With a focus on leadership, workplace inclusion, and business strategy, Brooke helps companies of all sizes create environments where neurodivergent talent thrives—and stays.

Key Takeaways:

• Neurodiversity is not a liability—it's a leadership advantage.

• Companies like JP Morgan Chase reported a 48% productivity boost through autism-focused hiring programs.

• Inclusion done right reduces costly turnover and enhances team dynamics.

• Missteps often include performative inclusion and tokenism—true strategy means supporting people, not showcasing them.

• Brooke’s own company has zero turnover thanks to systems designed with neurodivergent needs in mind.

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In this powerful episode of BizBlend, Donzel Leggett—former Fortune 200 executive, global transformational leader, and founder of Destiny Development Delta—joins Sana to unpack the bold idea behind his upcoming book Make Your Destiny Happen. Donzel challenges traditional views of destiny as predetermined, instead offering a values-based, action-driven leadership framework that empowers anyone—from CEOs to everyday individuals—to create meaningful impact. With over three decades of leadership experience across continents, Donzel shares his signature model blending authenticity, accountability, accessibility, and love to drive transformation and results. Whether you're leading a team or shaping your life, this conversation is a blueprint for reclaiming your power and purpose.

About the Guest: Donzel Leggett is the Principal of Destiny Development Delta, LLC, a transformational leadership strategist, and a former senior executive with 32+ years of global experience. His leadership journey spans continents and industries, marked by consistent, record-breaking results and a heart-led leadership style rooted in authenticity, empathy, and bold vision. His book and upcoming podcast aim to empower others to shift from passive acceptance to purposeful action.

Key Takeaways:

• Destiny is not fixed—you can design it through long-term vision, daily action, and inner work.

• True leadership starts with authenticity, self-awareness, and showing love—even in high-stakes environments.

• Emotional intelligence and connection aren't soft—they drive powerful results.

• Donzel's proprietary “Destiny Development Delta” model blends values-led leadership with practical execution.

• Leading with care builds trust, unity, and transformation across cultures and teams.

Connect with Donzel Leggett: Website: https://www.destinydevdelta.com LinkedIn: Donzel Leggett Sign up for updates, the book launch (August 26), and his upcoming podcast.

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In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Queen Holly Fair—speaker, trauma survivor, and Tony Robbins Senior Leader—to explore what it really means to “reclaim your crown.” Holly shares her deeply personal story of overcoming childhood abuse, divorce, the heartbreak of losing a child, and years of depression. What started as a 30-day tiara-wearing challenge turned into a radical self-empowerment movement. Holly unpacks how we can lead from scars, not wounds, and how women especially can reclaim space, identity, and joy by embracing their inner sovereignty.

About the Guest: Holly Fair is a transformational leader and speaker who helps others rise from personal pain into personal power. A former professor and now a passionate voice in the self-leadership space, Holly brings grace, honesty, and grit to every room she enters. As a Tony Robbins Senior Leader and founder of Fire Up Life, she inspires others to honor their resilience and reframe their stories into strength.

Key Takeaways:

• “Leading from scars” means healing before helping—honor your story, don’t bleed from it.

• Wearing a crown daily helped Holly rewire her mindset and own her space unapologetically.

• True self-worth begins with liking yourself—not just loving yourself.

• A smile can be your simplest, most powerful tool in reclaiming joy and human connection.

• Your trauma doesn’t define you, but how you rise from it does.

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In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Andy Ide, founder of HorseRecords.info, to explore how a simple request from his wife sparked a tech innovation in the equine industry. A software engineer with no background in horses, Andy shares how he built a scalable SaaS tool that helps horse owners manage records, reduce stress, and ensure ethical care. The conversation dives into sustainable business building, B2B partnerships, the limitations of the MVP model, and how to balance tech with emotion in a legacy-driven niche.

About the Guest: Andy Ide is a software engineer and founder of HorseRecords.info, a SaaS platform transforming how horse records are maintained globally. With customers across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., Andy’s mission is to reduce mental clutter for horse owners through reliable, customizable digital tools. He’s also passionate about sustainable entrepreneurship and ethical business practices.

Key Takeaways:

• MVPs aren’t one-size-fits-all—especially for practical industries like equine care.

• B2B partnerships (like with racing authorities and feed companies) can create long-term growth and stability.

• Emotional insight matters—HorseRecords reduces anxiety by making horse care records clear and accessible.

• Regular, recurring revenue (subscriptions) is essential for surviving uncertain cash flow periods.

• Success is a staircase, not an elevator—steady, sustained effort beats sporadic big wins.

Connect with Andy Ide: Try HorseRecords at https://www.horserecords.info. Free trial available. Sponsorship opportunities also open for horse events.

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