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By Melissa & Katie

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S2 E22 - Developing a Solution-based Mindset

Patent PendingApr 01, 2021

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Farewell for now, why we’re taking space to come back stronger for you
Aug 09, 202234:11
S4 E4 - Overcoming the Overwhelm
Jul 13, 202219:22
S4 E3 - Steph Palermo - Step One: Extreme Self Care
Jun 28, 202201:09:45
Commitment to Self-Exploration
Jun 20, 202230:29
S4 E1 - This is Us: Back to Our Roots
Jun 06, 202237:37
S3 E19 - Leading through Innovation

S3 E19 - Leading through Innovation

This week on the show, Katie and Melissa are talking all about the inner work of innovative leaders.  Listen in as they walk you through the foundational aspects of what's needed for those looking to further develop their innovation skills.

May 12, 202225:18
S3 E18 - Leading Through Resilience
May 05, 202234:30
S3 E17 - Time Management in Leadership

S3 E17 - Time Management in Leadership

This week on the show, Melissa and Katie are talking all about the importance of time management for leaders.  Listen in for tips and tricks for managing your time effectively and utilizing your days in a way that's most aligned with your values.

Apr 28, 202222:14
Leading by Example

Leading by Example

This week on Patent Pending, Emily Mishler, the Founder and Managing Director of The Cultivated Group joins us for a conversation about life,  leadership, and creativity.  Listen in today as we cover the topics of mindset, leadership of self, trust, alignment, and the development of creativity in business.

Apr 21, 202201:07:33
S3 E15 - Goal Setting in Leadership

S3 E15 - Goal Setting in Leadership

This week on Patent Pending Katie and Melissa are talking all about the importance of getting comfortable with setting goals and why this is an essential skill for all leaders to develop.
Apr 14, 202232:07
S3 E14 - Valerie Carmel - Leading through Manifestation

S3 E14 - Valerie Carmel - Leading through Manifestation

This week on the Podcast Valerie Carmel joins us for an exclusive conversation about choice, tenacity, manifestation, influence and so much more. Listen in as we hash out the good the bad and the difficult truths of what creating a life of deep influence, even through the most turbulent times, really takes and how to support yourself with staying on track or realigning with your life’s course along the way!

Apr 08, 202201:41:39
S3 E13 - Jacqueline Alexander - Leading through Purpose
Mar 31, 202201:13:14
Curiosity and Leadership: The importance of harnessing your genuine curiosity in the human race

Curiosity and Leadership: The importance of harnessing your genuine curiosity in the human race

On this week's episode of Patent Pending Katie and Melissa share a discussion about the importance curiosity plays in the mind of a leader. Listen in as they tell all about how harnessing their genuine curiosity about each individual they meet has opened so many doors for great opportunity, and allowed for the development of new relationships at greater depths than ever before.

Mar 24, 202235:26
S3 E11 - Leading through Alignment

S3 E11 - Leading through Alignment

This week Katie and Melissa are bringing you a conversation about the navigation of the path to alignment, the continuous work, and the habit development that supports the creation of our most aligned lives. Change can be hard but with simple mindset shifts it doesn’t have to be. Listen in and identify what the one next step to alignment might be for you on the path of navigating change.

Mar 18, 202232:27
S3 E10 - Self-Acceptance in Leadership

S3 E10 - Self-Acceptance in Leadership

This week Katie and Melissa are talking all about self acceptance and why it’s one of the most important pillars of growth as a leader. Listen in as they cover a few of the many ways you can start developing strong habits around self acceptance to support your leadership skills and your ability to understand yourself and those whom you lead.

Mar 10, 202230:37
S3 E9 Leading through Uncertainty
Mar 03, 202259:50
S3 E8 - Sheri Jefferson - Listen First, Then Lead
Feb 24, 202251:04
S3 E7 - Leading through Adaptability

S3 E7 - Leading through Adaptability

This week Melissa and Katie are talking all about adaptability in leadership.  Listen in to hear how allowing adaptability to shape our leadership styles has the power to create impactful change for the people we lead!

Feb 17, 202258:39
S3 E6 - Leading through Authenticity
Feb 10, 202241:51
S3 E5 - Leading through Advocacy
Feb 03, 202233:35
S3 E4 - Dr. Erin Eatough - Leading through Inner Work
Jan 27, 202201:05:55
S3 E3 - Embracing Leadership as an Identity
Jan 20, 202245:22
S3 E2 - Mary Houlihan - Leading through Life Force Energy

S3 E2 - Mary Houlihan - Leading through Life Force Energy

This week help us Welcome to the mic, Mary L. Houlihan: Transformational Life Coach, leader and woman of great wisdom. Mary joins us for a discussion about some of life's most important ponderings. Listen in as the conversation unravels around the many aspects of identity, imagination, competition, creation, leadership, energy and life force. Through this conversation Mary has gifted us with great wisdom, empowerment and opportunity to contemplate our most habitual choices and beliefs. Tune in for a special treat you won’t want to miss.

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Entrepreneurs on Fire: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneurs-on-fire/id564001633

Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=52814707621&gclid=CjwKCAiAlfqOBhAeEiwAYi43Fw8X0QIH09Ez1IR0sOjNATWw0B82RcXwoGXV3wXn65FoZzx2TgDqqxoChr0QAvD_BwE&hvadid=274720836458&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9004531&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1335677937704852231&hvtargid=kwd-376201767809&hydadcr=15153_9511265&keywords=think+and+grow+rich%27&qid=1642045212&sr=8-1

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Abraham Hicks: https://www.abraham-hicks.com/

The Secret: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1582701709/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=54748921143&gclid=CjwKCAiAlfqOBhAeEiwAYi43Fw2RzSBsX7oQ3l4UHAPcAkMMa5_I9WD8TLDENsROaQ1GShKRNMDmBBoCJTkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=409975104900&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9004531&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8239457894111806562&hvtargid=kwd-295569486706&hydadcr=15184_11425110&keywords=the-secret&qid=1642045424&s=books&sr=1-3

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Jan 13, 202201:11:10
S3 E1 - Jeff Harry - Leading through Play
Jan 06, 202201:19:30
Season 3 Trailer!
Jan 03, 202202:25
RE-RELEASE: S2 E48 - Amanda Manfrida - You're Not For Everyone!
Dec 02, 202101:34:60
RE-RELEASE: S2 E41 - Michele Thomson - Self-care in healthcare
Nov 25, 202101:41:22
RE-RELEASE: S2 E18 - Frances Pappalardo - Customizing Your Life
Nov 18, 202101:24:12
RE-RELEASE: S2 E13 - Caitlin Murray - Finding the Answers

RE-RELEASE: S2 E13 - Caitlin Murray - Finding the Answers

Caitlin Murray, the hilarious Stay at home Mom and Instagram influencer behind BigTimeAdulting joins us for a raw honest conversation about the transformative journey of Motherhood. Listen in as Caitlin opens up about the story of her oldest child’s battle with Leukemia, navigating decision making processes around your childrens’ healthcare, routines, household management, career transitions, parenting styles, spousal relationships and the foundational aspects of family life. Instagram @bigtimeadulting Email bigtimeadulting@gmail.com

Nov 11, 202101:14:22
RE-RELEASE: S2 E1 - Paula Hensen - Celebrating Unique Intelligence
Nov 04, 202101:20:33
RE-RELEASE: S1 E16 - Danielle Evans - The World Is Your Oyster
Oct 28, 202101:15:55
RE-RELEASE: S1 E1 - Kat Divone - Meet Yourself Where You Are
Oct 21, 202101:13:03
S2 E50 - The Recap

S2 E50 - The Recap

This week Katie and Melissa present to you the season 2 finale! Listen in as they highlight some of the behind the scenes deets on their favorite episodes of the season. Stay tuned for re-features of some of this past seasons guests. Season 2 was full of moving, monumental moments of personal development and self realization. More updates on season 3 will be coming soon over on IG come follow along. @patentpending_thepodcast

Oct 14, 202123:29
S2 E49 - Defining our Desires
Oct 07, 202140:07
S2 E48 - Amanda Manfrida - You're Not For Everyone!
Sep 30, 202101:33:47
S2 E47 - Constructively Celebrating our Wins
Sep 23, 202143:01
S2 E46 - Simplifying and Prioritizing

S2 E46 - Simplifying and Prioritizing

On this weeks episode of Patent Pending the Podcast Katie and Melissa are talking all about their top tips on simplifying responsibilities. Listen in as they review the key steps they’ve taken around prioritization, integration, subtle habit change, and simplifying tasks one by one. Sometimes we overcomplicate things unnecessarily and it ends up stopping us dead in our tracks. Learn how to work proactively to combat the overwhelm that comes when life gets busy!

Sep 16, 202127:15
S2 E45 - Time to Listen

S2 E45 - Time to Listen

This week on the show Katie and Melissa are sharing all about the effects of learning how to become better listeners and how critical it has been to their growth as Entrepreneurs.

Listen in as they tell you all about why listening well, is a skill worth developing early on in your entrepreneurial life. 

Stay tuned for more information to come on the next round of the Podcasting Made Simple Workshop Series. 

Follow us over on IG to stay updated on more details to come @patentpending_thepodcast

Sep 09, 202127:15
S2 E44 - Toni King - Mental Health and Entrepreneurship
Sep 02, 202154:41
S2 E43 - Motivation vs. Dedication
Aug 26, 202139:31
S2 E42 - Borrowing Belief

S2 E42 - Borrowing Belief

This week on the podcast we’re talking about belief. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling down, not knowing where to turn, seeking some recognition, alignment, or realization of self then this ones for you.

Listen in as Katie and Melissa talk all about borrowing the beliefs that other have in you when you just can’t seem to muster it up within yourself.

Aug 19, 202122:17
S2 E41 - Michele Thomson - Self-care in healthcare
Aug 12, 202101:40:18
S2 E40 - Intentional Attention
Aug 05, 202125:52
S2 E39 - Combating Overwhelm
Jul 29, 202139:09
S2 E38 - Miranda Lee - Pushing Through Resistance
Jul 22, 202101:16:17
S2 E37 - Destiny vs. Potential
Jul 15, 202130:04
S2 E36 - Taking Meaningful Action
Jul 08, 202138:09
S2 E35 - Goal Setting for Success
Jul 01, 202129:53
S2 E34 - Soul Centered Business

S2 E34 - Soul Centered Business

What does it mean to build a soul centered business? Katie and Melissa dive into a profound conversation about everything it means to build a soul centered business. Learn how you might be able to figure out how to develop a new way of doing business that feels way more aligned than what you’re used to. We talk mindset, thinking outside of the box, self-care, making pivots and so much more!

Jun 24, 202156:18
S2 E33 - Going with the Flow!

S2 E33 - Going with the Flow!

Being able to go with the flow is probably the number one superpower we all need when going into business for ourselves. This week Melissa highlights some inspiring moments from this weekends work over at Patent Pending. Unfortunately the episode we had recorded and planned to put out this week had major sound issues to our surprise upon going to edit. Being able to pivot at a seconds notice and create something new is a tool that allows you to keep forging the path forward. Listen in for some insight on how we’ve learned to do that and keep chasing our calling.

Jun 17, 202106:59