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Taking Back Monday
Alyssa Nolte
74 episodes
1 day ago
When Alyssa sat down with Dr. Munira Zahabi, known as The Niche Navigator, the conversation quickly turned to one of the hardest lessons for any entrepreneur - you can’t be everything to everyone. Munira shares how her own career twists led her to help others uncover their unique “nucleus” - the core of who they are and what they’re meant to do. Together, Alyssa and Munira unpack how knowing your niche doesn’t limit you; it sets you free to grow stronger roots and stand taller in your lane. W...
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When Alyssa sat down with Dr. Munira Zahabi, known as The Niche Navigator, the conversation quickly turned to one of the hardest lessons for any entrepreneur - you can’t be everything to everyone. Munira shares how her own career twists led her to help others uncover their unique “nucleus” - the core of who they are and what they’re meant to do. Together, Alyssa and Munira unpack how knowing your niche doesn’t limit you; it sets you free to grow stronger roots and stand taller in your lane. W...
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Management
Episodes (20/74)
Taking Back Monday
You Can’t Be Every Tree in the Forest: The Power of Niching Down feat. Dr. Munira Zahabi
When Alyssa sat down with Dr. Munira Zahabi, known as The Niche Navigator, the conversation quickly turned to one of the hardest lessons for any entrepreneur - you can’t be everything to everyone. Munira shares how her own career twists led her to help others uncover their unique “nucleus” - the core of who they are and what they’re meant to do. Together, Alyssa and Munira unpack how knowing your niche doesn’t limit you; it sets you free to grow stronger roots and stand taller in your lane. W...
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1 day ago
26 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Leading Without Triggers: The Science of Calm Communication feat. Dr. Dee Trudeau Poskas
In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Dee Trudeau Poskas to talk about how understanding your triggers can change the way you lead. They explore what happens in your brain when you’re under stress, how language shapes influence, and why self-awareness is the secret to better communication at work. It’s a conversation about the science behind calm, confident leadership and how small language shifts can transform your team culture. Why you should listen: If you’ve ever walked away from a ...
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1 week ago
26 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Why Passion Isn’t Enough: Build a Life Around Meaning, Not Motivation feat. Alan Lazaros
When Alan Lazaros says passion isn’t enough, he means it. In this conversation, Alyssa and Alan dive deep into what it really takes to live a meaningful life, not just a busy or successful one. From near-death experiences to redefining what work should look like, Alan shares how he turned pain into purpose and why the key to fulfillment isn’t chasing what you love... it’s building a life around meaning. If you’ve ever wondered how to chase big goals without losing yourself, this episode will ...
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2 weeks ago
31 minutes

Taking Back Monday
You Are Not Your Job: Redefining Success Beyond Titles feat. Angie Callen
In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Angie Callen, a self-described “recovering engineer who loves people,” to talk about the pressure we all feel to define ourselves by what we do instead of who we are. Angie shares how she walked away from a traditional career path to build a life and business that align with her real values. Together, they unpack what authenticity actually means and why it’s okay to admit that your priorities don’t always fit society’s version of success. This conversati...
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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Leadership Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait feat. Jen Silva Boucher
What if leadership isn’t something you’re born with? In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Jen Silva Boucher to explore why leadership is a skill you can learn, practice, and grow. Jen shares her own origin story of moving from individual contributor to people leader, the struggles of being a first-time manager, and how she built For the Middle Academy to support others in the same place. Alyssa and Jen talk openly about the mindset shifts, the importance of communication, and why middle man...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Taking Back Monday
When Following Your Passion Means Letting Go feat. Renee Murphy
What happens when the dream career you built turns into the very thing that drains your joy? In this episode, Alyssa talks with Renee Murphy about leaving behind a successful career in fashion to find peace, purpose, and a new passion in science and sustainability. This is a powerful conversation about knowing when it’s time to let go, how to tell the difference between excitement and peace, and why creativity doesn’t disappear just because you change industries. Why listen: If you’ve ever wo...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Belonging Starts with Language feat. Lori Baker
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa sits down with Lori Baker to talk about language, belonging, and the hidden barriers people face at work. Lori went from engineer to English teacher for international professionals, and her story shows how much language shapes confidence and inclusion. This conversation is a reminder that work isn’t just about skills on paper. It’s about how we communicate, connect, and make space for people to bring their full selves into the workplace. Why lis...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Big Decisions Beat Habits: How to Change Your Life Trajectory feat. Apollo Emeka
Alyssa sits down with Dr. Apollo Emeka for a powerful conversation about the choices that shape our lives. Apollo shares his journey from high school dropout to Green Beret, FBI agent, entrepreneur, and coach. Together, they explore why big decisions (not habits) are the true turning points. This episode will challenge how you think about discipline, shortcuts, and creating the life you want. Why listen? If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing habits or grinding through routines that don’t get you...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Booked, Not Busy: Why Strategic Rest Fuels Better Leaders feat. Dr. Erin Wilson
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Erin Wilson, co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership. Together they dive into why rest isn’t a luxury...it’s a leadership strategy. From Erin’s own story of burnout to her framework for “strategic rest,” this conversation challenges the way you think about hustle culture, success, and what it means to truly show up as your best self. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do more, be more, and stay “busy” just to keep up, this ep...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Taking Back Monday
When Leadership Protects Comfort Over People feat. Kimberly Harden
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, host Alyssa Nolte sits down with Dr. Kimberly Harden to explore a hard truth: too many leaders build for their own comfort instead of building real connection. Kimberly shares her experiences in corporate America, the moments that pushed her to write Cultural Intelligence: A Blueprint for 21st Century Leadership, and why servant leadership is more important than ever. Together, Alyssa and Kimberly dig into what it takes to create workplaces where everyon...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Taking Back Monday
When Being a Badass Becomes a Burden feat. Kirstin Carey
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Kirstin Carey to explore what happens when your strength becomes your biggest obstacle. From growing up in a “walk it off” culture to burning out while helping others heal, Kirstin shares how her identity as a high performer masked deeper patterns of overgiving, undercharging, and self-sacrifice. Alyssa and Kirstin talk about what it means to lead, price, and live with integrity - especially for women who were raised to prove...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Visibility Is the Real Currency feat. Christelle Biiga
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, host Alyssa Nolte sits down with Christelle Biiga - speaker, coach, and founder of Exposure Maven - to explore the unexpected power of visibility and the journey that led her to podcasting as a path to purpose. Christelle shares her unbelievable origin story, from arriving in the U.S. without speaking English to being wrongly detained for nine months, and how that experience shaped her mission to help others find their voice. Together, Alyssa and Christe...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Taking Back Monday
You Don’t Have to Earn Rest feat. Johanna Sanchez
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Johanna Sanchez to talk about what it really means to build a business—and a life—on your own terms. From working 70-hour weeks in child protection to building a six-figure business and still burning out, Johanna shares the pivotal moment that forced her to rethink everything. Together, Alyssa and Johanna explore how to set real boundaries, reject hustle culture, and redefine what success looks like. If you've ever felt like r...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Unreasonable Belief: What It Really Takes to Bring an Idea to Life feat. Jenny De Leon
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Jenny De Leon—IT consultant, reluctant inventor, and founder of Repeatable Travel Systems—to unpack what it really takes to bring an idea to life...especially when no one else sees the vision. From small-town hardware stores to fighting the U.S. Patent Office for six years, Jenny shares the gritty truth about staying the course when the odds (and your own self-doubt) are stacked against you. Together, Alyssa and Jenny explore ...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Stop Waiting to Be Chosen feat. Andrea Mohamed
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Andrea Mohamed, co-founder of Quantum Bloom, to explore what it really takes to build a career, and a company, on your own terms. From boldly quitting her boss (but not the company) to helping early-career women in STEM navigate systems that weren’t built for them, Andrea shares personal stories and powerful insights on how to lead with courage, clarity, and self-worth. Together, Alyssa and Andrea unpack why women are still w...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Heart-Brain Hacks for Better Leadership feat. Natalie Alesi
What if the key to better leadership isn’t another tool or framework, but your own nervous system? In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Natalie Alesi unpacks the science behind heart-brain coherence and how leaders can use it to build trust, reduce stress, and create more connected, high-performing teams. We talk about neuroscience in plain English, why consistency matters more than charisma, and how intuitive intelligence can be a strategic advantage in today’s remote world. Whether you're...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Stop Chasing Customers, Start Attracting Them feat. Charles Browne
What if your customer growth problem isn’t a product issue but a people one? In this episode, Alyssa Nolte sits down with leadership strategist Charles Browne to unpack why so many organizations chase the wrong customers, build bloated offerings, and burn out their best people in the process. From his early days in martial arts and the Navy’s nuclear program to leading transformational change at Los Alamos, Charles shares how clarity, consistency, and personal values are the real accelerator...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Santa in the Bushes and Other Lessons in Letting Go feat. Rebecca Link
What do falling holiday decorations, dirty dishes, and single parenthood have in common? For Rebecca Link, they became unexpected metaphors for letting go of perfection, surviving the unimaginable, and rewriting the rules of leadership. In this episode, Rebecca gets real about grief, toxic positivity, and what it actually takes to rebuild after everything changes. From therapy breakthroughs to the surprising power of delegation, she unpacks the invisible standards we chase and how to finally...
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5 months ago
26 minutes

Taking Back Monday
The Death of Coffee’s for Closers: Helping Beats Hustling feat. Tom Whalen
Tom Whalen didn’t set out to be in sales - he just needed a job. Fast forward a few decades, and he’s built his entire career (and even a college course) around it. In this episode, we talk about how modern sales has evolved past cheesy scripts and high-pressure tactics. From building trust with customers to staying human in hybrid teams, Tom shares real stories and practical wisdom on what it means to lead, teach, and sell in today’s world. Key Takeaways: Why reluctant sellers often make th...
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5 months ago
25 minutes

Taking Back Monday
Whole-Ass People: The Case for Purpose at Work and at Home feat. Luisa Anderson
What do immigration law, spiritual awakenings, and Zoom meetings have in common? For Luisa Anderson, they all revealed one truth: we’re not meant to live fragmented lives. In this episode of Taking Back Monday, we talk about what it means to live and work in purpose - not just have purpose at work. From translating legalese for her immigrant community to launching a podcast after the end of a decade-long marriage, Luisa shares how she stopped compartmentalizing and started living as a whole-a...
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6 months ago
22 minutes

Taking Back Monday
When Alyssa sat down with Dr. Munira Zahabi, known as The Niche Navigator, the conversation quickly turned to one of the hardest lessons for any entrepreneur - you can’t be everything to everyone. Munira shares how her own career twists led her to help others uncover their unique “nucleus” - the core of who they are and what they’re meant to do. Together, Alyssa and Munira unpack how knowing your niche doesn’t limit you; it sets you free to grow stronger roots and stand taller in your lane. W...