The Modern Independent

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Leandra Peters. Leandra is powered by chai lattes, burritos, and California sunshine. She spends her days where financial education and helping others coalesce. Choosing to launch an Instagram and blog dedicated to educating the masses on finances. She has now grown to over 100k Instagram followers and is passionate about producing content out of dedication to her craft.She chooses to educate others more like friends than anything else, with their best interest in mind. Her blogs are full of helpful tips, you can learn more about Female in Finance, click the links below:Coaching: https://www.femaleinfinance.com/coaching Courses: https://www.femaleinfinance.com/coursesCalculators: https://www.femaleinfinance.com/calculatorsFollow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecFollow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Vivian Nunez. Vivian is a Writer, Ghostwriter, and Content Strategist based in Stamford, CT. Her clients have included Option B, Women@Forbes, FreshBellies, HelloFlo, wellness companies and a slew of top creative female entrepreneurs. Through her work, Vivian helps her clients step into the power of their own stories to better craft everything from thought leadership pieces to dedicated brand blogs that best reflect their company's mission. Vivian's career and passion for using content to build community began with Too Damn Young, a community + resource for teens and young adults who have lost someone they love. The site has grown over the last seven years to a community of active teens and young adults all shedding light on the reality of grief. In tandem, Vivian has cultivated a community on her personal Instagram account that is inclusive of conversations around mental health and grief. Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecFollow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Claudia Richman. Claudia has 20+ years of experience focusing on helping growing entrepreneurial companies plan for and adapt to changes by designing structures, processes, and practices that move businesses forward without leaving people behind. She also is the co-creator of the Mindful Manager Training Program, which is a program for those currently in/interested in leading people. From first-time managers to startup founders, this 10wk program is grounded in an emotional intelligence framework and will be customized to your organization's specific expectations of its managers and the experience levels of participants.Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecFollow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated -- to inspiring, equipping, and empowering -- top independent workers to supercharge their careers -- and build more balanced lives.Today, Sam is excited to be joined by Dr. Donna Marino.Donna is a Psychologist, author, and executive coach -- who has helped hundreds of executives and independent business builders -- to develop the empowering psychology to be more successful and fulfilled in the work and lives. Donna is a graduate of IndeCollective -- and also leads our members through an interactive workshop series on Developing Your Bulletproof Psychology. In today’s episode, Donna is going to help us explore the role of mindset, emotion, and behavior in achieving the success and fulfillment you desire.We’ll identify some of those QUOTE UNQUOTE “Automatic Thoughts” – those that can sabotage your success and fulfillment And then we’ll conclude by unpacking some of the techniques that Donna uses to help IndeCollective members and her clients to bulletproof their psychology. Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Katie Gatti (aka Money With Katie) -- a quick learner, hard worker, and strong writer with a passion for making the complex simple and a track record of turning data-driven insights into compelling human-centered content.In 2020, she founded the blog Money with Katie, where she create personal finance content that you'll actually want to read. New posts every Monday and Wednesday.Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecIn today’s episode, we’ll cover:Why Katie is so passionate about financeThe key to growing a six-figure side hustleHow Katie looks at her career, and the lessons she had to learn before growing her own businessFollow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Melissa Ripp -- a communications expert for purpose-driven brands and people. Mel is the founder of Peapod Marketing & PR.Peapod focuses primarily on brand storytelling and messaging, content strategy and development, social media, and public relations. Mel has held marketing communications-focused positions at companies with niches all over the board (education technology, B2B manufacturing, non-profits, food & beverage). Her freelance work is full of the same variety.In today’s episode, we’ll coverTalking about the stress of going independent, and the importance of learning to say “no”Why it’s so important to put ourselves into the mind of our customers, and some ways to help do thatA story about Mel’s grandma reminding us that sometimes, just showing up to do something you’re scared to death of doing, is the bravest thing we can do.Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The 7 Figure Playbook, we will be joined by guest Dan Savage.Dan Savage is an executive coach at the Propel Performance Group, where he supports the senior leadership teams of venture-backed and private equity-backed startups around the world. He has spent his career dedicated to leading, coaching, and developing others and is passionate about pushing individuals and teams to see more in themselves than they thought possible.Dan began his career at the US Military Academy at West Point, subsequently serving as an infantry officer on the front lines of the Iraq War, planning and executing more than 300 combat operations in Baghdad. After departing military service, Dan completed a master’s degree at Harvard University and began building organizations, programs, and resources to empower individuals facing major career and life transitions. At Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, he co-founded the Onward To Opportunity program, a career readiness resource for transitioning veterans which now serves 15,000 individuals per year on over a dozen military bases around the U.S. Dan subsequently led LinkedIn’s military support mission, providing career training and resources to over 300,000 veterans and military spouses over three years. Prior to joining Propel, Dan completed a tour at Sequoia Capital, managing executive education for the CEOs of Sequoia’s most promising Seed and Series A investments. In addition to his formal education, Dan is a graduate of the US Army’s elite Ranger School, Stanford University’s Ignite Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. In addition to being a speaker, Dan is a graduate of IndeCollective’s Fall 2022 Cohort, after which point he launched as an independent coach himself.In this episode, Sam and Dan dive into:Digging into why, we think, every independent worker needs to get crystal clear on their 3Ls -- their living, lifestyle, and loving goals.They’ll then discuss how they’ve gone about doing this in their own lives.And then, leave you with a few next steps. Practical things you can do, this quarter, to set yourself up for a more successful and fulfilling year ahead.--Follow Us for More Content:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecWebsite: https://www.indecollective.coFollow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Sam will be joined by guest Cathy Ach -- Cathy is an Executive Coach and Strategy Consultant with over 25 years of business experience and has worked both inside and outside of organizations with leaders at all levels. She is committed to partnering with clients as they strive to formulate strategy, align goals, develop leaders and elevate talent. Cathy's vision is to combine her passion for learning with her skills in strategy, leadership, and change to help clients achieve targeted results.In today’s episode, Cathy and Sam explore:Her journey towards Independence, how she flexed from full-time to part-time, and ways that she was able to balance family and work.How she’s evolved her business from a solo practice to an agency and now a collective.Key inflection points in her journey, and the things that have not only helped her grow her success but also her fulfillment over the last four decades. Want to keep up with our content?Follow Us Below:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecFollow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:Sam Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-lee-b15b892/Jan Almasy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34/Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Miles Anthony Smith -- Miles is a keynote speaker, author, and technology leader who helps organizations generate and nurture leads with advanced SEO & inbound marketing strategies.During his entrepreneurial career, he has successfully led marketing and lead generation campaigns for Forbes 100 companies and created a  digital marketing course curriculum for Rasmussen University.Unlike other experts on digital marketing and technology, Miles is a true practitioner, having been in the trenches of running thousands of marketing campaigns and has the case study data from clients to back it up.In this episode we explore:Why sometimes it feels so tough to put your work out into the world as an independent.Why “Not Sweating the Small Stuff” is so important, even if you’re a super detail-oriented person.How you can face imposter syndrome head-on, and be the best version of yourself.Want to keep up with our content? Follow Us Below: IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecFollow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:Sam Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-lee-b15b892/Jan Almasy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34/Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec

Send us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.Today, I’m excited to be joined by Cat Coffrin. Cat is a strategic consultant who helps leaders and businesses illuminate the meaning in their work so they can amplify their impact in the world. Cat helps guide clients to elevate their brand strategy in a way that is authentic, ownable, and differentiated, so they can connect with target audiences in an impactful and meaningful way.Cat is a graduate of IndeCollective and also leads our members through a workshop series on building your personal brand. She helps our members understand that when you clearly articulate your why and then activate it through your brand you more consistently attract and close the right consulting engagements to meaningfully grow your impact and income.In today’s episode, we’re going to cover a host of topics including:Why personal branding is something that is mission-critical for everyone, not just thought leaders.The key building blocks of an effective brand.And then we’ll conclude by unpacking Cat’s 3 Ps framework. This framework is dedicated to helping everyone that uses it find their spark and stand out from the crowd. Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollecFollow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Sam Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-lee-b15b892/Jan Almasy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34/Follow Us for More Content on:IG: IndeCollective | Freelance MBA (@indecollective) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indecollec