Welcome to the 6th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, “Real Talk on Burnout, Boundaries, and Better Leadership,” co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Zhou Fang, founder and principal practitioner of Intersectional Group. We revisit the biggest ideas from that interview: intersectionality, slowing down, choosing abundance over scarcity, and what it looks like to practice those concepts as founders right now. Key Takeaways from the Episode...

Welcome to the 5th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by Zhou Fang, founder and principal consultant at Intersectional Group, a leadership, people, and culture practice rooted in empathy, compassion, intentionality, and curiosity. Zhou shares her powerful story of navigating immigration to discovering the framework of intersectionality and starting her own business to create more inclusive, healing spaces for others. Some of our favorite takeaways from this...

Welcome to the 4th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, "The Power of Co-Founders: What We Learned from One Foot Over", co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Stephen Brent May and Hami Arrington, founders of One Foot Over, a Houston-based B2B marketing agency redefining how businesses grow with strategy and AI. We unpack what it means to lead together, exploring co-founder dynamics, team building, and why strong partnerships are built on mutual r...

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by business partners and best friends, Stephen Brent May & Hami Arrington, founders of One Foot Over, a strategy-first B2B marketing agency. Their story begins with volunteering and leadership within AMA Houston, evolving into an eight-year partnership built on trust, intensity, and a shared mission to “make better marketing.” We also get the backstory behind the name One Foot Over, why volunteering ...

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Take the Leap's third season. In today’s episode, "Pre-Production Mastery: What We’ve Learned from Sasquatch Media Grounds", co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Mary Williams, founder of Sasquatch Media Grounds, a newly launched, boutique content production studio in Vancouver, Washington. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Building a sustainable, repeatable system for content production helps you prevent burnout and streamline y...

Welcome to the 1st episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by returning guest, Mary Williams, in her brand new boutique studio space in downtown Vancouver, Washington, called Sasquatch Media Grounds. We dive into what it means to launch a brick-and-mortar offering, the importance of understanding your audience, and the significance of recording in a physical space together. Listen to Mary’s Season 1 episode, “You are Your Best System with Mary Williams,” o...

Welcome to the 54th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this heartfelt season finale, "Our Take the Leap Stories, Reflecting on Our Journeys and What Comes Next,", co-hosts Ashlan and Victoria share their personal Take the Leap stories, reflecting on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the importance of setting boundaries, charging your worth, and building purpose-driven businesses rooted in freedom, impact, and authenticity. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Our Take the Leap...

Welcome to the 53rd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this special Season 2 recap, "Take the Leap is Taking a Break: Our Super Recap Episode," your co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe reflect on the messy, human side of entrepreneurship. We talk about setting boundaries, embracing your weirdness, and remind listeners that building community, showing up authentically, and evolving with intention are the real keys to sustainable success. Key Takeaways from the Episod...

Welcome to the 52nd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Building Community, Not Just a Business: Michael Jonas on Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship," attorney, entrepreneur, and advocate Michael Jonas joins us to share his unfiltered journey through failing 9 bar exams, founding not one, but two values-driven law firms, running for office, and why building community and being your unapologetic self are the real keys to success. Some of our favorite takeaways includ...

Welcome to the 51st episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Mindful Marketing: Real Talk About Content, Confidence & Connection with Jyssica Leilani" our guest shares how being fired propelled her full-time into entrepreneurship, and reflects on building a soulful marketing business, community, and personal brand rooted in authenticity, creativity, and self-trust. Some of our favorite takeaways include: Be Your Brightest, Weirdest Self: Embracing your uniqueness ...

Victoria Propppe (aka Tory) from Imagine Marketing Strategies has a special offer! Join the Get Your Marketing Sh🌼t Together starting July 8th, 2025. Tired of throwing spaghetti at the algorithm? Burned out on paying agencies that don’t get your business? This small-group program is here to help you rebuild your strategy from the ground up—with guidance, support, and a marketing plan that actually makes sense. 🌼 WHAT TO EXPECT 🌼 👉 Weekly live calls 👉 Real-time feedback and tools 👉 A ...

Welcome to the 50th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this powerful conversation, "Stop Competing, Start Collaborating: Convening Changemakers with Natalia Kay-O'Brien," season one guest, Natalia, returns to share how she’s building brave, community-centered spaces that foster collaboration, challenge oppressive systems, and invite nonprofit and mission-driven leaders to step into collective strategy and care as the way forward. Listen to Natalia’s season one episode on Apple...

Welcome to the 49th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Don’t Wing It: Why Reliable Systems Matter at Every Business Stage," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe unpack the importance of building strong systems early, leaning into bold branding, owning your email list, and creating a sustainable business that supports both growth and personal wellbeing, among other reflections from our conversation with Veronica Yanhs. Listen to the episode with Veronic...

Welcome to the 48th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Unsubscribing from Overwhelm: Boundaries, Inbox Zero, and Making Space with Peya Robbins," our season one guest returns to share how she’s helping entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in flexibility, ease, and self-trust, while dismantling toxic hustle culture, breaking through operational bottlenecks, and boldly choosing systems that support both life and business. Listen to Peya’s season one episode on Apple Po...

Welcome to the 47th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Your Story Matters & Why This Podcast Centers Entrepreneurs' Stories," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe talk about the transformative power of storytelling in entrepreneurship, embracing failure as experimentation, and why there's no perfect time to start, you should just take the leap and learn as you go, among other reflections from our conversation with Eunice Brownlee. Listen to the epi...

Welcome to the 46th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "One Year In: Evolving Your Brand, Adjusting Your Niche, and Designing a Business That Works for You," twin sisters Danielle and Samantha Glassman of Aperitif Collective return to the podcast to reflect on their first year in business, sharing honest lessons about client boundaries, niching, branding mistakes, and the realities of working together as creative partners. Listen to our season one episode with Danielle...

Welcome to the 45th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Finding Your Flow: Why Structure Fuels Creativity," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share insights on building intentional daily rituals, honoring your unique strengths, and balancing rest with productivity to sustain a fulfilling entrepreneurial life, among other reflections from our conversation with Asmâa Methqal. Listen to the episode with Asmâa that we reference on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...

Welcome to the 44th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "From the Spreadsheets to the Bed Sheets: Building Systems that Actually Feel Good with Veronica Yanhs," our guest shares how embracing pleasure, authenticity, and unapologetic self-expression can transform your business operations into a sustainable, empowering, and radically human experience. Some of our favorite takeaways include: Don’t wait until you’re “big enough” to fix your systems. Even solo entrepre...

Welcome to the 43rd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Making the Most of Downtime: Systems, Strategy and Staying Ready," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share insights about using downtime to build infrastructure, the importance of valuing adaptability and diverse problem-solving skills over traditional qualifications, and embracing the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship, among other reflections from our conversation with Charles Howard...

Welcome to the 42nd episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Finding Your Voice: How Storytelling Can Change Your Life with Eunice Brownlee," our guest highlights the transformative power of storytelling, resilience, and authentic leadership. We’re so inspired by Eunice’s message that by sharing your story, staying grounded, and embracing your unique path, you can inspire change and build a business that aligns with your values. Some of our favorite takeaways include: ...