Best Dusti Arab Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating cultural shocks and career transitions in business with Dusti Arab 46:07

1h ago46:07

46:07

This episode with Dusti Arab was a wild ride through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. We dove into the messy reality of building a business when you're not from a privileged background, and holy shit, does it get good. From stumbling into copywriting to rubbing elbows with celebs, Dusti's journey is a masterclass in saying "fuck it" and figur…

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The importance of sharing your story with Julie Lilliston 50:09

6d ago50:09

50:09

I just had the most incredible chat with Julie Lilliston, a PR powerhouse who's been kicking ass and taking names for 10 years in her own communications firm. We dove deep into the world of publicity, storytelling, and the head-trash that keeps us from shouting our awesomeness from the rooftops. Julie dropped some serious knowledge bombs about buil…

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Coaching, consulting, and the path to entrepreneurship with Chris M King 39:50

13d ago39:50

39:50

Today I'm joined by Chris M. King, the self-proclaimed "Executive Witch Doctor." We swapped stories about building businesses from the ground up (or in our cases, from our car trunks) and dove into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to succeed. Chris shared some fascinating insights on the psychology and science behind success that had me que…

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Getting what you really want out of your business with Amber Fuhriman 46:04

21d ago46:04

46:04

Today's guest is Amber Fuhriman, a recovering attorney turned success architect. Host of Break Your Bullshit Box, you know this one is gonna get good and ranty (not to mention sweary). We're breaking down what it means to be your true self in a world hell-bent on forcing you to conform. If you've ever felt like you're wearing a bunch of different m…

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Changing careers while changing countries with Tania Yeo 40:57

28d ago40:57

40:57

Today I'm joined by the amazing Tania Yeo, a teacher turned copywriter who's living her best life in Tbilisi, Georgia. We're exploring how exactly she changed fields (and countries) and found her footing in a completely different industry. If you're considering a career change or just need a dose of inspiration, you don't want to miss this one! Ran…

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Unf*cking your mind and your business with Stacy Raske 44:57

1M ago44:57

44:57

Today I'm joined by the incredible Stacy Raske for a deep dive into quite possibly one of my fave topics: mind and business unfuckery. Stacy is a leadership expert and professional speaker, and as an Iraq war veteran, she knows a thing or two about staying sharp under pressure. We cover why you need to manage your energy instead of your time, how t…

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How to leverage the "ordinary extraordinary" with April Pertuis 50:19

1M ago50:19

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Today's guest is April Pertuis of LIGHTbeamers, and we're on a mission to help you put yourself out there and share your story with confidence. We dive deep into why YOUR story matters... even if you think it's boring AF. We get real about the struggles of comparison, the importance of curiosity, and why those "ordinary" stories might be the most e…

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Changing industries and building a new empire with Gocha Hawkins 35:41

2M ago35:41

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Stepping back when everything feels out of control with Amanda Grace 48:36

2M ago48:36

48:36

This week I'm talking to Amanda Grace, a therapist and art journaling expert. We dive deep into the ways our egos run the show and keep us trapped in cycles of seeking external validation and chasing the next "fix" - whether that's another course, achievement or just mindless scrolling for a dopamine hit. Amanda doesn't hold back in calling out som…

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Money mishaps, mistakes, and misappropriation with Katherine Pomerantz 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

Katherine Pomerantz is an accountant/money wizard turning the financial world on its head. Imagine following all the "steps" - getting your business set up and your employees trained so you can take time off for parental leave... only to return from leave to discover you've lost almost half your business. And during one of the busiest periods, tax …

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The connection between your business and your body with Ruth Cummings 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

Have you ever met a "body whisperer"? Prepare yourself, because Ruth Cummings' perspective is SUCH an eye opened. A leadership coach and body advocate, Ruth has spent the last three decades unraveling the mysteries of how our physical and mental states intertwine. It's a raw, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that'll leave you looking a…

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Moving from expert for hire to business owner with Amy Posner 48:10

3M ago48:10

48:10

Today's guest is my long-time friend Amy Posner, and let me tell you, this woman is a force of nature. As a serial entrepreneur, copywriter, and business coach, Amy has been through it all, and she's not afraid to get real about the ups and downs of building a sustainable business while staying true to yourself. Can't-miss moments: One question eve…

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Figuring out what comes next on the road to success with Amy Singleton 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

Rant alert: Amy Singleton is my guest today and we are both FIRED UP. Each of us comes from a background that doesn't necessarily lend itself to becoming a business owner, and we have strong opinions about what it takes to find success while staying true to yourself. Prepare yourself for the audio equivalent of a really awesome roller coaster ride.…

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Buying (and building) your business with Bernie 'Mr. Mustache' DeSantis III 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

Ever take over a company after working for the owner? That's exactly what today's guest, Bernie DeSantis III, did... and it came with its own unique learning curve. Tune in as Bernie shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate trainer to business owner. We rant about a little of everything, from the fine art of networking to improving sales. …

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How to be 100% yourself in business (no personas!) with Shannon Villalba 38:19

3M ago38:19

38:19

If you've ever felt like the world was trying to put you in a box, Shannon Villalba is here to help you break that box wide open. She's a badass lawyer who's not afraid to bring her whole self to the table, blending her practical legal strategy with her "woo" side. If you're curious how contracts and crystals connect... you're gonna want to hear th…

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Designing your own career as a creative with Reese Spykerman 43:18

4M ago43:18

43:18

Two menaces to polite society sit down to record a podcast... My friend Reese Spykerman and I get good and ranty on what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, how to know if you're too early or too late, and why taking a job doesn't make you a total failure in the business world. Her fascinating 20-year journey is full of pivots, burnouts, and im…

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Mental health and being a human in business with Shulamit Ber Levtov 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

**content warning: we talk about suicidal ideation and how common it can be among entrepreneurs. If you're sensitive to that, proceed with caution. If you need help please dial 988** INCREDIBLE. That's the word I've got for today's convo with Shulamit Ber Levtov, The Entrepreneur's Therapist. This one goes deep into the emotional rollercoaster of r…

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Setting fire to the myth of work-life balance with Hillarie Kay 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

I LOVE today's convo with burnout recovery coach and Enneagram expert, Hillarie Kay. Not only does she have deep personal experience with burnout (her very first story is about winding up in the hospital with a presumed heart attack, only to think, "I don't have time to rest, give me drugs!")... she has a deep understanding of what drives us to bur…

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Creating a better business model to support families with Meredith Ventura and Lindsey Baker 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

I LOVE this episode. I sat down with Meredith and Lindsey of The Village Center. These two kickass entrepreneur moms are disrupting the myth that you have to do it all alone as a parent and a business owner. We challenge the cultural norms that set parents up for burnout, reveal why believing in your vision is not just woowoo nonsense, and talk a s…

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Media, accidental expertise, and the elephant in the room with Adela Hussain 42:42

4M ago42:42

42:42

Ever wanted to get in the media? You're going to love today's guest, my friend Adela Hussain. This episode covers a little bit of everything, from the power of being unapologetically yourself to becoming an "accidental expert" to business breakups. We'll show you how to lean into those often-ignored "elephant in the room" conversations that most ex…

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Self-promotion without being subtle or slimy with Rob Broadhead 42:30

5M ago42:30

42:30

A developer and a marketer walk into a podcast studio... This is a great one. Rob Broadhead and I are on our respective soapboxes about the lost art of genuine relationship building... especially as AI becomes more prevalent. Forget cold outreach and spammy tactics - we're making human connection STUPIDLY simple. I couldn't script this one if I tri…

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When do I get to be happy? with Diva Diaz 43:35

5M ago43:35

43:35

Diva Diaz joins us today FROM A CASTLE to talk about carving out your own path. I'm still in awe of how ranty we both got about false narratives perpetuated by all the gurus... because the energy throughout this whole convo is so calming. Diva shared brilliant insights on how to keep moving forward through overwhelm, strong feelings, and all the fi…

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Starting multiple businesses until you find one (or three) that work with Luis Scott 35:42

5M ago35:42

35:42

I don't say this lightly: this episode made me feel like I could go lift cars and kick through walls. I sat down to chat with incredible serial entrepreneur Luis Scott about his journey from aspiring pro baseball player to having three successful multimillion dollar businesses in different niches. The best part is hearing about all the businesses t…

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Getting good at reinventing yourself (and your business) with Dr. David Pearce 44:05

5M ago44:05

44:05

Are you struggling with growth, stuck in overwhelm, or unsure how to level up? You're gonna love my chat with Dr. David Pearce on reinventing your business (without starting over from scratch). From moving practices across state lines to shifting from dentistry to coaching, David shares hard-won wisdom on pivoting. Can't-Miss Moments from This Epis…

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The Art of Preventing Stupid with Matthew Davis 44:14

6M ago44:14

44:14

I was instantly sold on talking to attorney Matthew Davis when he told me about his heavy metal band, Geriatric Steel. This conversation does not disappoint! We covered everything from how to weed out "energy vampires" to why you gotta walk in your employees' shoes if you really want to lead. Plus we get into hiring horror stories, fixing foundatio…

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Making every decade better than the last with Bob Beverley 44:12

6M ago44:12

44:12

You're in for a treat with today's guest: Bob Beverley, minister-turned-therapist. He's on a mission to make his 70s his best decade yet, and to let his light shine. We talk about a little bit of everything, from chasing your passion at any age, to putting yourself out there when it's scary, to why you should give less f*cks. Can't-Miss Moments fro…

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Pain-free (and pressure-free, and pushiness-free) sales with Aleasha Bahr 38:41

6M ago38:41

38:41

Today I'm joined by the FABULOUS Aleasha Bahr. We're talking about where the "ick factor" comes from and what most people get horribly wrong about selling (which inadvertently adds the "ick"). We'll show you how to rethink your relationship with sales - a critical step to building a successful business. This one is like a whole high-level sales tra…

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What comes after your calling? with Dr. Christopher Loo 43:00

6M ago43:00

43:00

I sat down with physician turned entrepreneur Dr. Christopher Loo expecting to chat about his journey from medicine to business. But we ended up covering a little bit of everything, how we're conditioned to be good workers to how we have to get good at giving AND receiving if we want abundance to flow. Join us for rants about corporate greed, why a…

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Defying 'Normal' to Build Your Business Edge with Erin Marcus 42:18

7M ago42:18

42:18

Please welcome to the show the DELIGHTFULLY unfiltered Erin Marcus of Conquer Your Business. Strap in folks, 'cause this one is all about embracing your own special brand of weird, leaving toxicity in the rearview, and writing your own damn rules. Tune in for inspiration on how to design your ideal life and career around your unique talents and int…

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ADHD as an Entrepreneurial Superpower with Kristen Stelzer 45:43

7M ago45:43

45:43

Ever felt like you were pretending to be "normal" at work when your brain is a FDA-unapproved jittery mess? You'll love my conversation with today's guest, Kristen Stelzer of Weirdly Wired Women (how cool is that name?). We're exploring how finally embracing our ADHD diagnoses helped us quiet the noise and design careers that work with, not against…

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Jen Hope: What to do when you don't feel like a leader 53:14

7M ago53:14

53:14

Jen Hope is back for round two today, and I can't WAIT for you to hear this one. We're digging into that nebulous idea of "leadership" and why it's not a dealbreaker if you don't feel like a leader most days. Can't-Miss Moments: Jen and I rap on the "unconscious competence" conundrum, and how to see yourself more objectively (and AWESOMELY) Bold cl…

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Marisa Corcoran: Redefining what it means to be “professional” 41:25

7M ago41:25

41:25

Today I’m joined by my Marisa Corcoran! Marisa is the brains behind Copy Confidence Society, where she helps coaches and creatives craft copy that attracts dream clients. We're both proud 'hookers with a heart of gold'—no, it's not what you're thinking (you'll have to listen to get the full story). This episode is full of so much gold. We're diving…

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Justin Blackman: Being “The Brand” vs Being Yourself 50:24

7M ago50:24

50:24

Say hello to Justin, well known for being one of the funniest copywriters out there. Post-divorce and some serious business evolution, he realized cracking jokes every minute didn’t feel quite right. What’s a funny guy to do when jokes have become part of the brand? Justin's here to school us on the art of rolling with punches, and embracing the fa…

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Enda Ndungu: It's Never Too Late to Choose You 52:10

8M ago52:10

52:10

How many of us have had ideas, goals, visions that left those around us scratching their heads? Enda gets it. As she wisely put it, "They didn't get the vision—I did." No amount of explaining can change that. If fear of others' reactions is holding you back, Enda and I have some gold nuggets just for you. Listen now! Can’t-Miss Moments From This Ep…

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Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell: Breaking up with Burnout 41:45

8M ago41:45

41:45

In the chaos of constant comparisons, we're all hunting down 'perfection' as if it's this magical shortcut. Spoiler alert: it's not! What if, instead, we tossed aside the pursuit of perfection and zeroed in on what genuinely brings YOU joy? Let's face it, joy is a uniquely personal experience. Join Lynita and me as we explore why crafting a life on…

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Audrey Faust: Navigating finances when you’ve never been taught how 42:22

8M ago42:22

42:22

IT’S A TRAP! Do you tend to fixate on the things you’re trying to avoid? Audrey and I reveal why that might be inviting more bad shit into your life (and what to do to get unstuck and moving forward)... Introducing… the Self-Love Fund! Audrey’s sharing her insights on how and when to start investing (even when you’re overwhelmed to the point of shu…

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Gina Cotner: Why I don’t want to grow my business 48:16

8M ago48:16

48:16

Gina’s had one hell of a journey with entrepreneurship. That’s why I LOVE her refreshing take on business building. She chose comfortable over crazy growth, and I’m here for it. At the end of the day, your business should serve you and the life you’re building. If it ain’t doing that, what are we even doing? For anyone struggling with setbacks and …

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Patrick Rogers: How I lost 75% of my income (and bounced back) 27:03

9M ago27:03

27:03

From a Navy-based Nuclear Engineer to a Fortune 500 Sales Manager, Patrick discovered his passion for entrepreneurship by successfully flipping houses. Recognizing his knack for mentorship, he transitioned into coaching CEOs, specializing in acquisitions consultancy. If you need inspiration and a push to chase your goals, this episode is for you! L…

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Lisa Levy: Quit or Commit: When is the right time to leave your job? 53:58

9M ago53:58

53:58

Join me and Lisa for a deep dive into the wild world of entrepreneurship. I love this one, because of how bravely she faced the unknown. Sometimes plunging headfirst into it is the best way to make waves! Lisa tells us all about her journey from corporate to business owner, and the bigger vision she had for companies as a trusted consultant. (And i…

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Brian Glass: Life is too short to have a business you hate 34:55

9M ago34:55

34:55

How many of us feel the pressure to be the BEST of the best at what we do? Newsflash: it takes a whole lotta energy and effort to be the best… and frankly neither Brian nor I want to work that hard. Brian has boldly declared, “I’m happy with being good enough" (a sentiment I fully cosign). He's cracked the code on balancing work and family and buil…

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Orit Nevo: What do you do when everyone stops showing up? 47:25

9M ago47:25

47:25

***NOTE: Orit is currently living in central Israel, so we reached out to check on her last week. Orit has assured us she and her family are safe, and are managing as best they can. She gave her blessing to release the episode, hopes it inspires listeners, and encourages anyone interested in working with her to reach out. If, like us, the enormity …

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Ryan Urban: I fired my biggest client (and I’d do it again) 45:56

10M ago45:56

45:56

Ever felt lost in the 'finding your thing' phase? Most of us are WELL into adulthood and still wondering what we’ll do if and when we ‘grow up’. If you can resonate, Ryan's 'no regrets' mindset might just change how you approach going after what you want. If you're feeling behind or uncertain about your path, this one's for you! Can’t-Miss Moments …

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Isa Lavahun: When is the right time to leave your job? 47:07

10M ago47:07

47:07

Have you ever taken a crappy job that you'd really rather flip off? No shame in that game, ‘cause we can all admit that pride ain’t gonna put food in your stomach or keep a roof over your head. But how do you balance paying the bills with taking care of yourself… especially when the ‘9 to 5’ quite literally makes you sick with stress? I absolutely …

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Kevin Palmieri: When Dollars Don't Define You, What Does? 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

After leaving his job, Kevin found himself knee-deep in the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, flat broke (we’re talking the “car dying and pantry shelves empty" kind of broke). He wondered if he'd lost his mind in leaving behind his six-figure safety net. I love everything about this conversation, because we’re diving deep on finding the bal…

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Dave Albin: Finding Your Way Through the Fire (Literally) 50:51

10M ago50:51

50:51

I’m too old, too tired, I don’t have time… (the list goes on and on). Why do we all seem to have the same laundry list of excuses for not going after what we want? Dave and I are ready to kick down walls and set fire to all the self-sabotaging and limiting beliefs holding people back. And if you hear some of your fave go-to excuses come up in our r…

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David Van Beekum: Navigating Plan B’s and Plot Twists 37:04

11M ago37:04

37:04

Warning: this one might be a challenge, but it’s so worth it. David and I dip a toe into morbid waters, but everything we cover is all in the interest of living the best. damn. possible. life. right here and now… not someday when all the duckies line up perfectly. Look - in life and business, $h#t happens. This episode will have you prepared to han…

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Dotty Posto: Success Starts In Your Head 39:19

11M ago39:19

39:19

How well do you know yourself, really? Are you intimately acquainted with your quirks? If your answer involves a puzzled shrug and a "not really," you're in good company. In today’s ep, Dotty and I are delving into the topic of self-awareness - think off-kilter thought patterns, sneaky biases, and all the weird ways our brains' antics play out in t…

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Celi Arias: On Building a Grown Ass Business 47:40

11M ago47:40

47:40

Celi launched her first business at aged 10 – yep, you read that right. Back then she thought the road to success meant a ton of hard work, struggle, and hustle. These days she’s flipped the script and is all about turning your business dreams into a reality (without the burnout). If you're stuck in the "no-pain-no-gain" loop, Celi's about to drop …

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Brittany McBean: Redefining “Value” and Knowing Your Worth 53:43

12M ago53:43

53:43

What’s the difference between freelancing and becoming a business owner? Brittany and I are digging into this one in all its cringey glory, complete with stories of our own failures. If you’ve got your eye on becoming the CEO of what you’re building, this one’s all about giving you permission to embrace trial and error, make messy mistakes, and kee…

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Mike Lukas: Finding the Funny in Business (and Life) 52:06

12M ago52:06

52:06

Ever feel like you're stuck on the world's wonkiest roller coaster? Being neurodivergent in business is kinda like that, especially when everyone else is operating by some sort of “rulebook” we haven’t been given access to. If you’ve been feeling like everything you do is wrong and you’re screwing things up beyond repair, you’re going to like this …

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