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Run Your Damn Business

The unfiltered business podcast for women 40+ who are ready to step into their next era with more confidence, clarity, and authority than ever before. Hosted by Jan Ditchfield, an award-winning strategist with 25 years in sales + marketing, the show cuts through the noise and gets real about what it actually takes to run — and grow — a business as a woman in midlife. Each episode delivers grounded, practical conversations on confidence, boundaries, visibility, money, leadership, hard decisions,

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045: What No One Tells You About Starting a Nonprofit...

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2025/07/22

If you’ve ever felt called to create real change in the world—but ended up overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure of where to start—this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to lead with purpose. Because after founding three nonprofits and raising millions for causes I believe in, I can tell you this with certainty: passion isn’t enough. In this episode, I’m sharing the five biggest lessons I learned from nonprofit life that shaped how I lead, how I build, a...

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044: Hate Writing Sales Copy? Here’s a Better Way to...

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2025/07/17

Hate writing sales copy? You’re not alone. For a lot of purpose-driven entrepreneurs, writing a sales page feels like stepping into someone else’s shoes—and not in a good way. The language feels forced. The tone doesn’t sound like you. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re wondering… Do I really have to use these tactics to make a sale? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on everything you think you have to do when it comes to selling. I’m joined by expert conversion copywrite...

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043: What I’m Doing Differently on Social Media (And...

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2025/07/15

Feeling exhausted by the pressure to show up perfectly on Instagram? This episode will feel like a deep exhale. This summer, I’m sharing shorter solo episodes with actionable ideas you can implement quickly—because the season is busy enough without adding more to your plate. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own social media shift... why I’ve stopped treating my feed like a storefront, how I’m returning to storytelling and transparency, and what’s actually working better now that ...

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042: The Secret to Creating a Course You’re Proud to...

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2025/07/10

You care about making a difference through your business—and the courses you create are part of that mission. But what happens when something that should feel exciting starts to feel heavy, overwhelming, or misaligned? In this episode, I’m joined by online course strategist Shannon Boyer to talk about the secret to creating a course you’re actually proud to sell. Because it’s not just about what you teach. It’s about why you’re teaching it—and how you build it in a way that supports your stud...

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041: The 3 Sales Tactics I’ll Never Teach You (and Why)

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2025/07/08

If you’ve ever felt that tight, uneasy feeling when someone tries to push you into buying—this episode will help you understand exactly why. This summer, I’m sharing shorter solo episodes packed with actionable insights you can implement quickly—because the season is busy enough without more overwhelm. Today, I’m breaking down the three sales tactics I’ll never teach you—and why they quietly erode trust, create unnecessary pressure, and ultimately damage the relationships you’ve worked so har...

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36:33

040: Unlearning the Marriage Myths That Can Hold You...

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2025/07/03

You’ve built something you’re proud of—but maybe, without even realizing it, you’ve been carrying relationship advice that doesn’t fit the life you’re building anymore. You care about making a difference through your business. You want your success to feel aligned—not just in your work, but in your marriage, too. And you’re ready to let go of the outdated rules that keep you small. That’s exactly why I invited Monica Tanner onto the show. She’s a relationship coach, intimacy expert, and the a...

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039: 3 Ways to Fund Your Favourite Cause Without...

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2025/07/01

If you’ve ever worried that giving back will drain your bank account or derail your goals, this episode will help you breathe easier. This summer, I’m sharing shorter solo episodes packed with actionable ideas you can implement quickly—because the season is busy enough without more overwhelm. Today, I’m breaking down three simple, sustainable ways to fund the causes you care about—without sacrificing your profit. Because when your business is healthy, your impact can grow. You’ll learn how to...

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038: She Turned Her Creativity into Profit and You...

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2025/06/26

Have a creative spark you’d love to turn into a business — but no idea where to start (or how to do it without selling out)? This episode is your permission slip. I’m sitting down with one of my Legacy Mastermind students and a total creative force, Maude MacDonald — aka The Retro Quilter — to talk about what it really looks like to build a business around your art, your voice, and your joy. Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of watching Maude grow her creative brand from the ins...

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037: Why I’m Not Hustling Through Summer (And What...

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2025/06/24

Tired of the hustle mindset that never takes a vacation? In this short solo episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’m approaching summer differently this year. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin—or like your business is running you—these 4 shifts are designed to bring you back to what matters. It’s not about doing less for the sake of it. It’s about doing what actually works for your life and your business. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Why I’m switching up my podcast format (and how it ...

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036: The Surprising Way Body Image Affects Your...

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2025/06/19

You’ve heard that mindset matters in business — but what if it’s not your mindset holding you back… it’s how you feel in your body? In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian and body image expert Lindsay Martens for a powerful conversation about the invisible pressure so many women in business are carrying. From visibility and confidence to pricing and burnout, we’re unpacking how body image impacts our ability to grow — and what it looks like to start building a business from self-...

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035: How I Turned My Fundraising Skills Into a...

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2025/06/17

You care deeply about the work you do - but if you’re coming from the nonprofit world, you might be feeling stretched thin, underpaid, and wondering if there’s a better way to make the difference you’re here to make. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I left a 20+ year career in fundraising and nonprofit leadership to build a business that still puts purpose first—but also pays me well, protects my energy, and allows me to serve in a bigger way. If you’ve ever wondered whether your...

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034: How to Choose the Right Charity to Support with...

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2025/06/12

You want to give back through your business - but when it comes to choosing a charity, you feel a little… stuck. How do you know which organizations are actually making a difference? What should you look for before you donate? And what if you accidentally support something that looks good but isn’t aligned with your values? If you’ve ever asked those questions (quietly or out loud), you’re not alone... and this episode is for you. I’m joined by the brilliant Emily K. Bocking, a bold and ethic...

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033: Why I Brought Back My Signature Course (and How...

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2025/06/10

You’ve built something you’re proud of—but deep down, you know something’s still missing. You care about making a difference through your business. You want to be seen for the work you actually care about. And you’re ready to grow in a way that finally feels aligned. That’s exactly why I brought back my signature course—with a whole new name, fresh updates, and a bigger mission behind it. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why Impact Business Academy is back (and better than eve...

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032: How to Leave Your 9–5 and Start a Business with...

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2025/06/04

You’ve done everything “right.” The career, the credentials, the calendar that somehow stays full year after year. But underneath the success, you’re quietly wondering… Is this really it? In today’s episode, I’m joined by business coach, author, and top podcast host Shannon Russell—who walked away from a successful career in television to start a business that finally fit the life she actually wanted. Shannon shares the truth about pivoting out of a 9–5, how to start over without starting fro...

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031: 3 Things I’d Do Differently If I Was Starting My...

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2025/06/02

You don’t get to your second act in business without learning a few things the hard way. In this short and honest episode, I’m sharing the 3 things I’d do differently if I was starting my business today. If you’ve been trying to build a business that feels aligned but keeps getting pulled in a million directions, this one’s for you. Let this be your permission slip to do it differently, without burning it all down first. We’re also just a few days away from the doors opening to the new, evolv...

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#030: Kick These Excuses to the Curb: 5 Impact...

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2025/05/28

You care about making a difference through your business—but something keeps holding you back. “I’m not ready.” “I’m too small to make a difference.” “I don’t want to get it wrong.” Sound familiar? If you’ve been telling yourself any version of those stories, this episode is for you. This is Part 4 of my 4-part series on growing a business that gives back—and today we’re busting through the biggest myths that keep purpose-driven entrepreneurs playing small. You’ll walk away knowing what’s act...

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029: How to Pick the Right Cause for Your Business...

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2025/05/26

You care about doing something meaningful through your business—but when it comes to choosing what that is, you feel stuck. What cause should I support? How do I choose something that feels personal—but still makes sense for my brand? What if I get it wrong? If you’ve ever asked those questions, this episode is for you. This is Part 3 of my 4-part series on growing a business that gives back—and today we’re diving into how to choose the right cause or mission to support in your wo...

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028: A Business That Gives Back: The 4 Paths You Can...

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2025/05/21

You've got the skills, the passion, the heart—it’s all there. Now all you need is a way to turn what you already believe in into something that actually moves your business forward. Welcome to Part 2 of my 4-part series leading where I’m showing you how to grow your business with one simple, powerful strategy that won’t cost you more money, demand a bigger audience, or make you start from scratch. It’s called impact integration, and today, I’m breaking down how to use it to create a business ...

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027: You Already Have Everything You Need to...

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2025/05/19

Feeling stuck in your business—even though you’re doing everything “right”? Here’s the truth that changed everything for me—and might be the missing piece you’ve been looking for, too. “I’ve been showing up. I’ve taken the courses. I’m trying so hard to do what the experts say—but it still feels like nothing’s working. Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.” That’s what one of my students shared with me recently—and I knew exactly how she felt. Not because I’ve heard it before. But because I’ve...

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026: Sustainable Content Creation That Actually Works...

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2025/05/14

You care about making a difference—and building a business that actually lasts. But showing up online, staying consistent with your content, and trying to sound like yourself in the process? That’s where a lot of entrepreneurs get stuck. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by content creation—or like your message is getting lost in a sea of “shoulds”—you’re going to love this conversation. Today, I’m joined by Rebecca Stanisic, writer, speaker, and content strategist, to talk about how to create ...

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