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BizBlend

Sana and Avik Chakraborty - by Healthy Mind by Avik ™. All rights reserved.

Ready to level up your business, career, and personal life? Join Host Sana on BIZBLEND for daily live shows featuring raw, honest conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers. Get practical advice, success stories, and actionable tips to overcome real-world challenges—all with a dash of fun and inspiration! Whether you’re building a business, advancing your career, or chasing personal growth, this is your go-to podcast for motivation and strategy. Let’s grow and thrive

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21:41

Finding & Validating the Right Business Idea: From...

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2025/09/10

Leaving a secure family enterprise isn’t a romantic leap—it’s a deliberate choice. In this BizBlend episode, Jason VanDevere breaks down how he walked away from a 9-figure family dealership to build Goal Crazy, sell $1M+ in physical planners in a digital world, grow a real-estate portfolio, and write Dream Driven. We go straight into practical ideation, market validation, pre-selling, running brutal but useful focus groups, and why mentors shorten the path. If you’re stuck between “safe” and

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23:58

Practical Business Improvement Without the Jargon...

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2025/09/10

Business improvement isn’t a slide deck—it’s what happens on the floor, in the inbox, and between teams. In this BizBlend episode, host Sana speaks with Damien Lacey, founder of OE Partners (Melbourne) and co-owner of a steel-shed manufacturing company, to unpack how small, focused changes beat “boil-the-ocean” transformations. Drawing on his three years at Toyota Japan, Damien explains how to spot real bottlenecks, separate signal from noise, and build culture by solving problems—not by posters on

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19:42

Psychedelic Leadership: How Inner Work Transforms...

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2025/09/09

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through hype to examine a serious business question: can guided psychedelic journeys drive measurable leadership change? Rob & Gary from The Journeymen Collective explain their four-month, high-touch model—screening, luxury in-person facilitation, and three months of integration—to help founders and executives shift patterns, increase clarity, reduce anxiety, and lead with “fierce love.” We discuss outcomes leaders report after returning to work, how to

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28:53

Thriving Beyond Titles: Trauma-Informed Leadership,...

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2025/09/09

On BizBlend, host Sana talks with leadership strategist and international speaker John Taylor McEntire about trading performative success for embodied purpose. John unpacks how unhealed childhood patterns (perfectionism, people-pleasing) show up in executive roles, why vulnerability strengthens authority, and how his SYNC Method—Synchronize Yourself Naturally within your Community—helps leaders move from VP to SVP/EVP with clarity across borders, cultures, and time zones. We cover language and

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25:44

Empathy That Drives Profit: How EQ Cuts Attrition,...

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2025/09/08

On this BizBlend episode, we dismantle the “empathy is soft” myth and get practical. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller—author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Empathic Leader—breaks down how empathy (especially cognitive empathy) improves productivity, reduces costly turnover, and accelerates innovation. We unpack real numbers leaders care about, why culture always cascades from the top, and where AI falls short on true human connection. If you lead teams—or want to—this is a clear, data-savvy playbook for

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35:26

Sync Before You Speak: Applied Neuroscience for...

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2025/09/08

On BizBlend, host Sana explores how applied neuroscience turns invisible moments of connection into measurable business impact. Guest Joshua Bernstein breaks down synchrony—the brain-and-body alignment behind trust, influence, and faster agreements—and shows how to use it in interviews, leadership, sales, and coaching. You’ll learn simple, ethical techniques to relax into alpha/theta states, match language preferences (his SHIFT Code: see/hear/feel/think), and use subtle body cues to build

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26:14

Building a Trusted Cosmetic Clinic Brand at Scale:...

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2025/09/06

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into how Cosmetique scaled from a single clinic to a national network while staying medically rigorous and customer-focused. We unpack the operating system behind rapid growth—clinical governance, evidence-based treatments, franchise design for clinicians, and a go-slow-to-grow-right strategy. Expect direct talk on unit economics, talent selection, standardization vs. local trust, and why avoiding fads in Botox and fillers can be a competitive

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32:04

Neuroscience of Leadership Under Uncertainty:...

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2025/09/04

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana speaks with Dr. Sherry Yellin about the neuroscience behind leading in uncertainty—and why clarity is a leader’s first responsibility. From the prefrontal cortex getting “hijacked” by threat to FOBU (fear of being uncertain/uncomfortable), Dr. Yellin explains how ambiguity, low agency, and perceived negative outcomes derail collaboration, creativity, and innovation. She outlines practical ways leaders can normalize discomfort, surface unknowns, and rebuild

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41:26

Architects of Change: Thriving in a Business as...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Rick Yvanovich—serial entrepreneur, author of Business as Unusual, and seasoned coach—to explore what it truly means to become an architect of change in today’s unpredictable world.From global disruptions like the pandemic to the rise of AI, Rick explains why waiting for “normal” to return is a losing strategy. Instead, leaders and entrepreneurs must design pathways through uncertainty with resilience, agility, and intention. Using his

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25:42

Leadership After Service—Discipline, Empathy, and...

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2025/09/02

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with U.S. Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Rich Brown to unpack what leadership actually looks like after service—on the gym floor, inside a protection firm, and in the community. We cover firing clients on values, preventing burnout and injury while training, and why purpose-driven events like Guidon 22 (a 22-mile ruck with 22 lbs on November 22 in Fredericksburg, VA) matter for veteran suicide prevention. If you lead teams, run a business, or are

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27:39

The Psychology of Financial Success: Money Mindset,...

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2025/09/01

Money decisions are never just math. In this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into the psychology behind financial success with Jake Falcon, CRPC—Founder & CEO of Falcon Wealth Advisors and author of Retiring Right: Smart Steps for Exiting Corporate America. We unpack how childhood “money stories” shape adult behavior, why purpose is the real driver of a satisfying retirement (early or otherwise), and how to build momentum when you feel financially stuck. Jake breaks down a practical,

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28:19

From Zero to One (and Back): Startup Lessons, VC...

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2025/08/31

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into the real founder journey with Andrew Ackerman—two-time startup operator, investor in 70+ companies, accelerator leader, and author of The Entrepreneur’s Odyssey, a business novel that teaches through story rather than checklists. We unpack the pressure cooker of VC-backable startups, why solo founding is a red flag, how to “sell” your first co-founder, and the mindset shifts that separate resilient founders from the rest. If you’re weighing the

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26:25

How to End Boring Communication: The Power of...

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2025/08/29

In this episode of BizBlend with host Sana, we explore how storytelling can transform communication from forgettable to unforgettable. Guest Ivan Wanis Ruiz, founder of Public Speaking Lab, shares his journey from repeated career failures in finance, sales, and accounting to discovering his true superpower: making stories stick. From working as a background extra in movies to speaking in boardrooms, FIFA stadiums, and Olympic stages, Ivan has seen firsthand that what makes communication memorable

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11:19

Staying Authentic in Business While Keeping Clients...

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2025/08/28

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Diana Daman, certified laser hair removal specialist and founder of Laser by Diana, to discuss what authenticity really looks like for women entrepreneurs. In a business world driven by fast-scaling strategies, Diana shares why staying client-focused and results-driven has been her strongest business strategy. From navigating client expectations to balancing personal and professional boundaries, this conversation explores how authenticity builds

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22:28

Corporate Credit: The Hidden Key to Business Growth...

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2025/08/27

Most small business owners unknowingly risk their personal future by blurring the lines between personal and business credit. In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Sue Schuster, corporate credit and profit acceleration coach, to unpack why building corporate credit is not just smart—it’s essential.Sue explains how corporate credit differs from personal credit, why relying on personal cards can put your house and savings at risk, and how strong business credit builds credibility,

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24:42

Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast: Leadership Lessons...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Dusty Holcomb, CEO, Ironman athlete, and founder of The Arcqus Group, to unpack the leadership principle “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” From the Ironman racecourse to the boardroom, Dusty shares why intentionality—not speed—drives sustainable performance.He reveals how slowing down allows leaders to focus on what truly matters, reduce burnout, and unlock clarity in decision-making. Drawing from endurance sports, CEO experience, and

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25:11

Scaling Without Burnout: Conscious Leadership &...

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2025/08/24

Episode SummaryIn this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Joanna Zhang, founder of The Operations Genius and creator of the world’s first fractional VA service. Together they explore how entrepreneurs can scale without sacrificing their health, energy, or sense of purpose. Joanna shares her own experiences with burnout, why pain may be inevitable but suffering is a choice, and how blending spirituality with business systems creates sustainable growth. From outsourcing myths to

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25:47

Change Fatigue and Conversational Failure: How...

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2025/08/22

In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Jeff Wetherhold to unpack a reality many leaders face but rarely address: change fatigue. Jeff explains why change efforts often fail—not because of poor planning, but because of conversational breakdowns. Drawing from his expertise in behavioral science, change management, and motivational interviewing, Jeff reveals how leaders unintentionally create resistance, why buy-in often backfires, and how true inclusion is a prerequisite for

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28:11

Positioning 101: Why Client Avatars Fail and Real...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Rachel Allen, founder of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, to break down one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of marketing—positioning. From starting her career in Hong Kong with just $200 and a Google search, Rachel built a 17-year copywriting career helping founders, coaches, and businesses stand out in crowded markets. Together, Sana and Rachel unpack the myth of the client avatar, why most entrepreneurs unknowingly market to

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26:55

AI for Personal Growth: Conscious Use, Risks, and the...

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2025/08/21

In this thought-provoking episode of the BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Lee Russel, AI strategist and best-selling author, to explore the deeper side of artificial intelligence—beyond productivity hacks and profit margins.Together, they unpack how AI can be used as a tool for personal development, conscious growth, and self-discovery, while also acknowledging the risks of overreach, deepfakes, and digital harms affecting today’s youth. From safeguarding students online to reimagining

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