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BizBlend
Ready to level up your business, career, and personal life? Join Host Sana on BIZBLEND for daily live shows featuring raw, honest conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers. Get practical advice, success stories, and actionable tips to overcome real-world challenges—all with a dash of fun and inspiration! Whether you’re building a business, advancing your career, or chasing personal growth, this is your go-to podcast for motivation and strategy. Let’s grow and…
Episodes
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Resilience as Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs with Mark Burnett
In this BizBlend Podcast episode host Sana breaks down resilience as a real business strategy, not a motivational quote. Mark Burnett shares how he rebuilt…
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Soulgery Leadership Framework - Four Acts of Growth with Ahmet Bozer
In this high-impact episode of BizBlend, former Coca-Cola International President and leadership thinker Ahmet Bozer sits down with host Sana to unpack his new…
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Franchise Financials Breakdown for Real Profit with Jon Ostenson
In this BizBlend Podcast episode host Sana gets brutally practical about franchise financials with Jon Ostenson, founder of FranBridge Consulting and author of…
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Five Brain Leadership for Better Decisions with Dr. Carlos Davidovich
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with executive coach, TEDx speaker, and author Dr. Carlos Davidovich to break down a practical leadership…
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Scale Without Burnout Using AI Systems with Drew Thompson
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana talks with Drew Thompson about the real cost of scaling. More revenue is pointless if your health, relationships, and peace…
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Stop Mind Clutter, Build Business Momentum with Jeanne Omlor
In this BizBlend episode, host Yusuf sits down with business coach Jeanne Omlor to unpack what quietly kills business momentum. Mind clutter, anxiety loops…
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Build Leaders Inside Your Small Business with Rich Ashton
Small business leadership development is not about promoting the most motivated person. It is about building decision-making, accountability, and values-based…
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Leadership Paradox, AI Disruption, Operating Systems with Edward Boudrot
On the BizBlend Podcast with Sana, leadership gets a reality check. Edward Boudrot shares what he learned after 150+ deep interviews with leaders across Boston…
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Ethical Quantum Tech Leadership for Public Safety with Bo Short
In this BizBlend Podcast episode, Sana interviews Bo Short, co-founder and CEO of Base Molecular Resonance Technologies (BMRT), on leadership and technology…
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4 Foundations for Online Business Success with Lindsay Sutherland
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana gets straight into the real backbone of online business growth. No viral-chasing, no guru fluff. Guest Lindsay Sutherland…
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Behavioral Profit - Leadership Habits That Drive Revenue ft. Debbie Longo
Leadership behavior is not a soft topic. It is a revenue lever. In this BizBlend Podcast episode, executive behavioral coach Debbie Longo breaks down how…
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Future Proof Your Career Pivot With Service And Networking, with Andrew Brummer
On this BizBlend Podcast episode, host Sana sits down with leadership coach and fractional executive Andrew Brummer to talk about something most professionals…
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Bias Aware Leadership and the 3C Management Framework with A.P. Grow
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana gets real about what actually makes a “good boss” versus a biased one. A.P. Grow, author of Perfect Bossture: The Framework…
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From Snowflake to Diamond under Pressure with Michael T Dugan
On this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with trainer, author, and pressure specialist Michael T Dugan, author of Turning Snowflakes to…
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AI Search, SEO's Future, And Real Buyers with Michael Buckbee
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Michael Buckbee, founder of KnowaToa, to unpack how AI search is quietly rewriting the rules of SEO, demand…
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Can You Scale a Luxury Construction Business And Still Be Present For A Family Of Six? With Sean Skellenger
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Sean Skellenger, co founder of Skelly Build, one of Austin's most recognized names in luxury residential…
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Can Startups Turn Data Privacy Into a Sales Superpower with Strategic Compliance featuring Shayne Adler
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through the fear and fluff around data privacy, compliance and AI governance for startups. Instead of doom and legal…
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What Does Real Success Look Like After Loss, Divorce, and Reinvention? with Keren Gonen
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with top producing real estate agent and entrepreneur Keren Gonen to strip away the highlight reel and talk about…
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How Do You Rewrite Your Career Without Losing Your Values In The Process? With Natasha Raina
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with wildlife scientist turned General Counsel, Natasha Raina, to unpack what it really takes to pivot careers at…
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Is Work Life Balance A Myth For High Performing Leaders? with Dr. Lani Jones
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through the corporate fantasy of “work life balance” with clinical psychologist, advisor, and entrepreneur Dr. Lani…
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How Can AI Forecasting And Prediction Markets Help Founders Make Better Decisions In Chaos? | Michael Ulin
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through the hype around "AI startups" and gets real about what actually moves the needle for founders in 2025. Michael…
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Can We Redefine Success And Build Impact Driven Businesses Without Burnout? with Alisha Esmail
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Canadian founder and former ethical coffee CEO Alisha Esmail to unpack what success really costs. Not in…
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Can Bipolar Be Your Hidden Business Edge In Leadership And Turnarounds? With Todd Hagopian
On this episode of BizBlend with Sana, we get real about what happens when high performance and mental health collide. Todd Hagopian went from youngest bank…
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Redefining Success Through Service and Leadership with Michael T. Brown
In this powerful episode of the BizBlend podcast, licensed professional counselor and leadership consultant Michael T. Brown joins host Sana to strip away the…
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Scaling Education with Soul: How Michael Black Built Success Tutoring into a Global Franchise Empire
At just 17, Michael Black started Success Tutoring with one mission: help students feel smarter and more confident. Nine years later, at 26, he’s turned it…
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Thriving in Chaos: Neuroscience, Toxic Bosses, and Building a Brain-Based Career with Shannon Smith
In this powerful episode of BizBlend, Shannon Smith pulls back the curtain on why your brain often prefers a toxic job over the uncertainty of leaving — even…
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Is Leadership Quietly Burning Out High Achievers? ft. Nicole Leigh Anderson
This straight talking BizBlend episode clocks into the real cost of modern leadership. The highlight reel looks great on LinkedIn, but behind the scenes many…
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Is Your Business Really More Valuable Or Just Busier? With Rafael Pinho
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with finance executive and CFA charterholder Rafael Pinho to cut through founder hype and talk about what…
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How Can Emotional Language Unlock Better AI Results In Business With Olga Topchaya?
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with AI strategist and consultant Olga Topchaya to unpack a question most teams quietly struggle with. Why does…
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How can purpose and passion redefine leadership culture for founders and teams with Alaina Love
On this BizBlend podcast episode, Sana sits down with leadership expert and author Alaina Love to unpack what really fuels sustainable performance in high…
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How Can Leaders Turn AI Disruption Into Trust Driven Change Using the A.P.E.E.E. Model with Cesar Vianna Teague?
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with change management and enablement consultant Cesar Vianna Teague to unpack what it really takes to lead…
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How Can AI Help Leaders Reclaim Time, Build Velocity And Lead Like Humans Again? with Mark Briggs
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with executive coach and author Mark Briggs to unpack how leaders, founders and senior teams can use AI as a full…
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How Does Compassionate Leadership Turn Medical Trauma Into Purpose Driven Business Strategy? with Reasa Selph
On this BizBlend episode, Sana sits down with award winning entrepreneur and patient safety advocate Reasa Selph to unpack what happens when your whole life…
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What Do You Do When Nothing Works Out in Your Business ? with Natalia Ochodnicka
When the wheels come off in business, the glossy founder quotes don’t save you. This BizBlend conversation cuts through the noise and gets real about what…
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How Can Introverts Rise, Lead, and Get Promoted Without Pretending To Be Extroverts?With Ulrike Seminati
This BizBlend conversation cuts through the corporate noise. We explore what it truly takes for introverted professionals to be recognized, valued, and…
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Is The Health Insurance System Bleeding Employers Dry? What Is The Brokerage Blind Spot Costing Us with Donovan Pyle
This BizBlend episode cuts straight into one of the biggest financial blind spots in modern business. Health insurance. Most leaders think they are negotiating…
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How Do You Control the Narrative Without Losing Your Authenticity? with Lynn Aronberg
On this BizBlend episode, Sana sits down with powerhouse publicist Lynn Aronberg to unpack PR that actually moves the needle. We get tactical on building real…
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Is Performance Enough To Lead? Fixing The “Great IC, Struggling Manager” Problem with Sheyna James
On BizBlend we deconstruct a quiet failure mode in companies. high-performing individual contributors get promoted into people leadership without the playbook…
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Can conscious leadership scale without burning people out? with Dr. Jonathan Locust
On BizBlend we get surgical about the tension between profit and principles. Dr. Jonathan Locust unpacks how a 24-day fast, health turbulence, and corporate…
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Can AI Make Your Security Team Proactive Instead of Reactive? Cybersecurity, Observability and SysAdmin for Mid-Size Startups with Bhaskar Bharat Sawant
On BizBlend, host Sayan gets tactical with Bhaskar Bharat Sawant on how mid-size startups harden their stack without drowning in alerts. We deconstruct the…
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Can stillness and intuition 10x your leadership ROI?with Camilla Calberg
High performers love the grind. The problem. hustle narrows thinking and tanks decision quality. In this BizBlend episode, Sana pressure-tests a simple…
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Can You Systemize Chaos to Build—and Sell—a Valuable Business? — Vince Perri
Founders don’t fail for lack of SOPs—they fail because those SOPs live in a drawer. In this BizBlend episode, Vince Perri breaks down how to convert chaos into…
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Living Comfortably in Chaos: Resilience, Faith, and Startup Lessons from a Cyclone in Samoa with Ian Reilly
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana and engineer-turned-founder and author Ian Reilly unpack how to operate when life and business refuse to follow the plan…
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What a Mosquito Can Teach Us About Leadership, Relationships, and Impact with Tom Hagerty
In this episode of BizBlend Podcast hosted by Sana, we uncover an unexpected truth — that small actions can drive massive impact. Joining us is Tom Hagerty…
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Bridging Strategy and Culture: How Leaders Turn Theory Into Execution with Mike Chaput
On The BizBlend Podcast, host Sana and guest Mike Chaput unpack why “great on paper” strategies collapse in the real world—and how to fix it fast. Chaput…
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Balanced Leadership, Real Results: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness & the Shadow at Work with John Brazier
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with leadership veteran John Brazier to unpack what truly drives performance in modern teams: emotional…
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Quiet Ambition: Strategic Leadership Without the Noise — how to grow, get seen, and stay sane with Patrick Kamba
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with executive mentor and author Patrick Kamba to unpack “quiet ambition”—a practical approach to career growth…
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Leadership Isn’t About Results: How People-First Cultures Drive Performance with Maren Perry
On BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Maren Perry, Founder & CEO of Arden Coaching, to challenge a sacred cow: leadership isn’t about chasing KPIs—it’s about…
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When You Are the Product: Money, Mindset, and Sustainable Growth with Justin Boyd
On BizBlend, host Sana digs into the identity shift from corporate leader to solo consultant with Justin Boyd—founder of Cash Flow Copilot and a veteran of two…
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From Startup to Sale: Systems, Culture, and the WERQ Framework with Ral West
On BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Alaska-based entrepreneur Ral West to unpack what it really takes to scale, step back, and sell. From bootstrapping…
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From 9-to-5 to Solopreneur: Risk-Aware Growth, Process-First Automation & Practical AI for Founders ft. Damien Schreurs
On this BizBlend Podcast episode, host Sana talks with Luxembourg-based tech strategist and trainer Damien Schreurs about leaving corporate life the smart way…
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Landing Senior Roles by Shaping Perception (Not Just Performance) — BizBlend with Sana ft. Keith Anderson
On BizBlend, host Sana and Keith Anderson (Career Alchemy Labs; ex-Google, Meta, DoorDash, Calibrate) dig into why promotions in tech are driven by perception…
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Faith, Mental Health & Leadership: Building Resilient, People-First Businesses — Joshua Delp
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with pastor and leadership coach Joshua Delp to unpack how faith, mental health, and relationships shape…
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Deterministic AI, Decision Science, and the Human Side of Entrepreneurship with Martin Lucas
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with behavioral scientist and inventor Martin Lucas to unpack deterministic AI and decision science—an approach…
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Scaling Without Losing Yourself — Human Side of Growth with Rani Dabrai
In this episode of the BizBlend Podcast, host Sana digs into the human dynamics behind business growth with serial entrepreneur and certified EOS implementer…
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Founder Freedom: How a COO Turns Vision into Scale, Systems & Exit Readiness with Brandon Moon
In this BizBlend episode host Sana interviews Brandon Moon, co-founder and COO of TD Pine Advisors, about how founders escape the “founder trap” and build…
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Success, Discipline & Legacy: Redefining Purpose with Albert Butler
On this episode of BizBlend Podcast, Yusuf sits down with Albert Butler—a CPA, partner in a national accounting firm, and author—to explore success, purpose…
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From Founder Chaos to CEO Clarity with Yvonne Heimann
On this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into what “Systems that unlock true freedom” actually looks like for creative entrepreneurs. Yvonne Heimann—founder of…
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From Corporate Grind to Purpose-Driven Leadership: Lift, Light, Lead with Deborah Coviello
On BizBlend with host Sana, leadership advisor Deborah A. Coviello (The Drop In CEO) breaks down the real transition from corporate executive to…
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Leading Through Chaos: How to Build Self-Sufficient Teams that Click with Daria Rudnik
In this BizBlend conversation, executive coach and “team architect” Daria Rudnik breaks down how to lead in uncertainty without defaulting to control. We cover…