The Grit Files
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Grit Files is a podcast about entrepreneurs who dig deep with heart and grit to transform their passions into businesses. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's really tough and not all "bros with Lambos." We talk about why we do what we do and how we are each working hard to make the world a better place with whatever inventions and ideas we bring to the market. This podcast is fun, sassy, and REAL - no nonsense! We say it like it is.
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Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Jennifer Neurendorfer
December 19, 2019 14:07 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJennifer Neurendorfer is the co-founder of Jane VC, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting women and demonstrating that female founders are an often overlooked asset class but outperforming others. Jennifer joined Loralyn Mears to share tips on investing early and how female founders can find success.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Jennifer Neurendorfer
December 19, 2019 14:07 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJennifer Neurendorfer is the co-founder of Jane VC, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting women and demonstrating that female founders are an often overlooked asset class but outperforming others. Jennifer joined Loralyn Mears to share tips on investing early and how female founders can find success.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Give the Gift of Time
December 16, 2019 14:27 - 4 minutes - 5.28 MBLoralyn Mears offers tips on how to overcome the pressure of the holidays. All that stress, anxiety and financial pressure of what to buy and how to pay for it all. Think about new traditions and consider giving the gift of light - YOUR light.
Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Poonam Gole
December 10, 2019 15:36 - 10 minutes - 9.11 MBPoonam Gole, a life coach, takes a technical approach to helping business people achieve their goals and vision by applying project management and analytics. She sits down with Loralyn Mears to share her coaching tips.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Poonam Gole
December 10, 2019 15:36 - 10 minutes - 9.11 MBPoonam Gole, a life coach, takes a technical approach to helping business people achieve their goals and vision by applying project management and analytics. She sits down with Loralyn Mears to share her coaching tips.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Poonam Gole
December 10, 2019 15:36 - 10 minutes - 9.11 MBPoonam Gole, a life coach, takes a technical approach to helping business people achieve their goals and vision by applying project management and analytics. She sits down with Loralyn Mears to share her coaching tips.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Tips to Stop Procrastinating
December 09, 2019 18:48 - 7 minutes - 8.76 MBIf you're tired of procrastinating and making yourself even more stressed out by NOT getting whatever the hard or unpleasant thing is that you have to do, then you've come to the right place. Get coaching tips from the experts on how to end procrastination, presented by Loralyn Mears.
Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Amy Radin
December 03, 2019 02:21 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBAmy Radin spent a career on Wall Street fostering innovation and change. She's recently written, "The Changemaker's Playbook" and joins Loralyn Mears to share tips on how to drive change.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Amy Radin
December 03, 2019 02:21 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBAmy Radin spent a career on Wall Street fostering innovation and change. She's recently written, "The Changemaker's Playbook" and joins Loralyn Mears to share tips on how to drive change.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Amy Radin
December 03, 2019 02:21 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBAmy Radin spent a career on Wall Street fostering innovation and change. She's recently written, "The Changemaker's Playbook" and joins Loralyn Mears to share tips on how to drive change.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Milestones Matter
December 03, 2019 02:17 - 6 minutes - 7.8 MBLoralyn Mears guest stars on Mondays Matter to share insights on why milestones matter. Join us for some Monday motivation and three coaching tips on how to max out your milestones.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Tips to Dream
December 03, 2019 01:56 - 4 minutes - 5.85 MBGuest star: Loralyn Mears who offers Monday Motivation coaching tips on how to dream to realize your goals.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Tips to Stay Curious
December 03, 2019 01:42 - 9 minutes - 9.59 MBStaying young throughout life may not be as hard as it seems. Loralyn Mears guest stars to share her Monday Motivation secret: it's about staying curious.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Tips to be Different
December 02, 2019 21:54 - 6 minutes - 7.21 MBLoralyn Mears offers some Monday motivation with coaching tips on how to embrace your individuality. Go ahead, dare to be different!
Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Rajnarind Kaur
November 27, 2019 02:27 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBRajnarind Kaur has spent a career on Wall Street but shares her tips with Loralyn Mears. Kaur discusses how following her passion of teaching and singing has created new and unexpected opportunities like voice-overs, audio books among other projects.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Rajnarind Kaur
November 27, 2019 02:27 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBRajnarind Kaur has spent a career on Wall Street but shares her tips with Loralyn Mears. Kaur discusses how following her passion of teaching and singing has created new and unexpected opportunities like voice-overs, audio books among other projects.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Rajnarind Kaur
November 27, 2019 02:27 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBRajnarind Kaur has spent a career on Wall Street but shares her tips with Loralyn Mears. Kaur discusses how following her passion of teaching and singing has created new and unexpected opportunities like voice-overs, audio books among other projects.
Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Dr. Rano Burton
November 19, 2019 18:20 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBDr. Burton is one of the few women, and women of color, with a specialization in dentistry. She's created forums to help other women network and feel safe sharing concerns as well as best practices. Her orthodontics practice uses advanced technology and, in her spare time, she supports athletic efforts to fundraise and teaches the next generation of students at the University of Western Ontario. Here, she shares her insights with Loralyn Mears.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Dr. Rano Burton
November 19, 2019 18:20 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBDr. Burton is one of the few women, and women of color, with a specialization in dentistry. She's created forums to help other women network and feel safe sharing concerns as well as best practices. Her orthodontics practice uses advanced technology and, in her spare time, she supports athletic efforts to fundraise and teaches the next generation of students at the University of Western Ontario. Here, she shares her insights with Loralyn Mears.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Dr. Rano Burton
November 19, 2019 18:20 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBDr. Burton is one of the few women, and women of color, with a specialization in dentistry. She's created forums to help other women network and feel safe sharing concerns as well as best practices. Her orthodontics practice uses advanced technology and, in her spare time, she supports athletic efforts to fundraise and teaches the next generation of students at the University of Western Ontario. Here, she shares her insights with Loralyn Mears.
Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Jazyln Carvajal
November 12, 2019 16:21 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBJazlyn Carvajal, MIT engineering grad and co-founder of SOYD, shares some insights with Loralyn Mears on how she and her team are helping other founders find success in their businesses.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Jazlyn Carvajal
November 12, 2019 16:21 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBJazlyn Carvajal, MIT engineering grad and co-founder of SOYD, shares some insights with Loralyn Mears on how she and her team are helping other founders find success in their businesses.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Jazlyn Carvajal
November 12, 2019 16:21 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBJazlyn Carvajal, MIT engineering grad and co-founder of SOYD, shares some insights with Loralyn Mears on how she and her team are helping other founders find success in their businesses.
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Tips to Stay Young
November 11, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MBStaying young throughout life may not be as hard as it seems. Loralyn Mears shares her Monday Motivation secret: it's about staying curious.
The Creative Journey w/ Tyler Babin (Adobe Resident; Gary Vee) | *LIVE* at Adobe MAX
November 05, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MBWe are *live* at Adobe MAX! Tyler Babin is a Creative Resident for Adobe, a role he started six months ago after he took the leap from working personally with Gary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee @GaryVee) in advertising. He sits down with Noah Staum to discuss his creative journey, how he builds his brand, and shares advice for other creatives. See his work on Instagram @babin and his documentary series "24 Hours With" on his YouTube channel. Visit GritDaily.com for more and @GritDaily on social t...
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Tips to Worry Less
November 04, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBWhat me, worry? Yes. All the time. Especially about little things that should be no more than a quick thought. Grit Daily's Loralyn Mears joins Noah Staum on the show to share actionable advice on how we can free ourselves from the grips of worry.
Famous Failures: J.K. Rowling
November 01, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBWas she homeless? Did she try to commit suicide? You've probably heard vague rumors of J.K. Rowlings' struggles, but listen-in as Noah Staum shares the real details of how Rowling went from rock bottom to become one of the most iconic writers of all time. We can all learn from failure. Visit GritDaily.com for more content and find Noah on Instagram @yo.itsnono and Twitter @yoitsnono.
The Smarties Story: 70 Years and a New Logo
October 31, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MBSmarties candy has been around forever, at least for us. It started in 1949 and is still in the family to this day. Noah Staum dives into the brand that always seems to be in the pumpkin jar on Halloween in celebration of its 70th birthday and logo redesign. Find more on GritDaily.com and reach out to Noah on Instagram @yo.itsnono and Twitter @yoitsnono. Happy Halloween!
The Hustle of Imgur Founder Alan Schaaf
October 30, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MBAlan Schaaf built an iconic Silicon Valley company literally from his dorm room. How? Noah Staum explores the lesser-known story of Alan Schaaf -- the founder, creator, and CEO of Imgur. We'll learn how he turned nothing into a top-20 site, and what you can take from his story and apply to your own ambitions. Check out more on GritDaily.com and find Noah on Instagram @yo.itsnono and Twitter @yoitsnono.
Reinventing The Times (The New York Times) | Transformation Tuesday
October 29, 2019 23:32 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MBNoah Staum shares a snapshot of how The New York Times continues to reinvent itself and evolve in the face of everchanging media and news consumption. Noah gives insight into their design team’s process of changing their homepage and what we as people and entrepreneurs can learn from it. Join the conversation on social @GritDaily and find more insights at GritDaily.com. Noah Staum is on Twitter @yoitsnono and Insta @yo.itsnono
Laugh More | Monday Motivation
October 28, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MBMonday should have more laughs; more smiles. Noah Staum welcomes Loralyn Mears for her weekly Monday Motivation series where she shares some jokes and tips on how we can all lighten up more on Monday mornings. Also, get caught up on the top trending stories on GritDaily.com. Be sure to subscribe and share with colleagues, friends, and family. Find Noah on Twitter @yoitsnono and on Instagram @yo.itsnono.
Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Vanessa Saunders
October 28, 2019 14:58 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBGrit Daily podcast host Loralyn Mears, Ph.D., dishes on women in tech, leadership, and news on those on the move. Like a Boss is a witty, refreshing take on all things women.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Vanessa Saunders
October 28, 2019 14:58 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBGrit Daily podcast host Loralyn Mears, Ph.D., dishes on women in tech, leadership, and news on those on the move. Like a Boss is a witty, refreshing take on all things women.
Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Vanessa Saunders
October 28, 2019 14:58 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBGrit Daily podcast host Loralyn Mears, Ph.D., dishes on women in tech, leadership, and news on those on the move. Like a Boss is a witty, refreshing take on all things women.
Change Your Perspective w/ Loralyn Mears | Monday Motivation
October 21, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBGrit Daily Columnist and Ph.D. Loralyn Mears joins Noah Staum to share her Monday Motivation tips on how to change your perspective to have a better day, week, and life. These may be Monday tips, but they're invaluable lessons for any day of the week and at any point in your life. See the full article at GritDaily.com and reach out to @GritDaily on all social. Find Noah Staum @yoitsnono on Twitter and @yo.itsnono on Instagram.
Motivation or Moat? | Mondays Matter
October 14, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin Noah Staum as he invents and plays a Monday Motivation-themed game that's 100% useful and insightful and may, in fact, change the way you see the world as you know it. Wow! Tweet him @yoitsnono and stalk his Instagram at @yo.itsnono. Subscribe to the Grit Daily Podcast for more life-changing games and find us on GritDaily.com.
Friday Fails! ft. Netflix and Facebook
October 04, 2019 21:20 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBNetflix fail! Facebook fail! All the fails! Noah Staum goes over three of the biggest fails of the week and what we can learn from them. Also, get your dose of the top trending stories on GritDaily.com. Find Noah on Instagram @yo.itsnono and on Twitter @yoitsnono
Transforming Cannabis | Transformative Tuesday
October 01, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBStill think cannabis is for stoners? Since its legalization, innovative technologies have developed around the rapidly growing cannabis industry, transforming it in ways that leave its dated stoner reputation behind. See how on today's episode and hear Grit Daily's top trending news of the day. Hosted by Noah Staum: @yoitsnono on Twitter and @yo.itsnono on Instagram. See full articles at GritDaily.com
7 Best Science Documentaries To Watch Now | Transformative Tuesday
September 24, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MBNoah Staum helps you transform your Tuesday with the magic of science, by sharing the 7 best science documentaries to watch now according to Innovation & Tech Today. You'll also get your daily news brief on everything trending. See the full articles at GritDaily.com. Find Noah on Twitter @yoitsnono and on Instagram @yo.itsnono
Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Learning Acceptance
September 23, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBCan't accept that it's Monday? Learning acceptance is an important part of making the most of our Mondays and thriving the rest of the week. It's also a necessary exercise throughout life.
What's your life cocktail? | #ThirstyThursday
September 19, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBIf life were a cocktail, what ingredients would you put in? This #ThirstyThursday Noah Staum plays bartender as he guides us to mix the perfect cocktails for our careers, social lives, personal lives, and individual qualities.
Where do you hustle? | #HumpDayHustle | Sep. 18, 2019
September 18, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBWhere do you hustle? How does your environment enable you to succeed? Noah Staum embarks on a tour of CNN Money's 2019 top places to live in America. Who Knows? Maybe you'll discover the next destination for your hustle.
How To Break Up With Tech | #TechTuesday | Sep. 13, 2019
September 17, 2019 20:31 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBIf your closest friend is your phone, you may have a tech problem. Noah Staum shares Bethany Baker's tips on how to break up with your tech and improve your real life, face-to-face relationships.
"Enjoy The Ride" to #MakeMondaysMatter | Sep. 16, 2019
September 17, 2019 01:27 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBHow do you handle Mondays? Noah Staum drops advice on how to make your Monday matter, including some Monday Motivation from Grit Daily Columnist Loralyn Mears, Ph.D., on how to "Enjoy The Ride." Plus, the latest trending news from Grit Daily: Remains Of A Missing Man Found Via Google Earth Walmart and Groupon Cash In On Healthcare Whole Foods Cuts Medical Benefits
A Tale of Two Badass Female Entrepreneurs
June 26, 2019 15:30 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBFor Mark Cuban, visitors to Shark Tank are either entrepreneurs or ‘wantrepreneurs.’ When he invested two million dollars in Tailgate Fest Founders Melissa Carbone and Alyson Richards’s production company, it was clear which they were. Carbone and Richards took the time to talk with Grit Daily about their journeys as entrepreneurs and share some of their keys to success. The conclusion is that they are so badass, it’s almost scary. Read more on Grit Daily.