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  Why Trust Is the Most Important Leadership Skill | Marian Redwine | Business That Speaks Ep. 8 03.08.2026 45Min.

  What separates average leaders from transformational leaders?In Episode 8 of Business That Speaks, Kelsie Downs sits down with Marian Redwine—leadership consultant, entrepreneur, former Southern Nazarene University executive, and culture expert—to unpack the one thing every healthy organization is built on: trust.From building a successful photography business to leading teams at SNU and now helping organizations transform their culture through Solomon, Marian shares practical leadership lessons that every entrepreneur, executive, nonprofit leader, and manager can apply immediately.If you've ever struggled with employee engagement, company culture, difficult conversations, or building trust with your team, this conversation is for you.This episode is sponsored by Lyndi ZavyLyndi Zavy is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leadership & organizational development consultant. Through Rivers & Roads and SoLo Collective, she helps leaders overcome burnout, develop healthy organizational cultures, and lead with greater clarity, purpose, and resilience. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or navigating change, Lyndi equips leaders to thrive in both work and life.In this episode:Why trust is the foundation of great leadershipBuilding a thriving company cultureTransformational leadership vs. transactional leadershipThe biggest communication mistake leaders makeLeading Gen Z employees effectivelySetting healthy expectations and accountabilityPricing your work with confidenceEntrepreneurship, faith, and purposeWhy your work is your worshipWhether you lead a business, nonprofit, church, or team of any size, this episode will challenge the way you think about influence, communication, and culture.#BusinessThatSpeaks #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #CompanyCulture #BusinessPodcast #TeamLeadership #Management #LeadershipDevelopment #SmallBusiness #ChristianLeadership
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  Why Women Need to Raise Their Voice in Business | Elizabeth Hutt Pollard | Business That Speaks Ep. 7 27.07.2026 39Min.

  Why do so many talented women hesitate to speak up?In Episode 7 of Business That Speaks, Kelsie Downs sits down with Elizabeth Pollard—former Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Innovation, Silicon Valley CEO, venture capitalist, executive coach, and entrepreneur—to discuss leadership, confidence, communication, feedback, company culture, and why women must learn to raise their voice.Drawing from more than 30 years of experience leading companies, raising venture capital, serving on boards, and coaching executives, Elizabeth shares practical wisdom for entrepreneurs looking to grow both personally and professionally.A.R.K. Ramos is a wholesale manufacturer located in the heart of Oklahoma City. They partner with architects, contractors, signage companies, marketing agencies, and branding firms to create custom wholesale letters, plaques, and architectural signage. Learn more at ARKRamos.com.Why women should raise their voice in businessThe difference between confidence and aggressionHow to receive feedback as a giftBuilding company culture that lastsLeadership lessons from Silicon ValleyNavigating difficult conversationsOvercoming imposter syndromeThe power of authentic leadershipWhy your identity matters more than your titleWhether you're an entrepreneur, executive, business owner, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers timeless leadership principles that will challenge the way you think about success and influence.#BusinessThatSpeaks #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #ExecutiveLeadership #SiliconValley #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ChristianLeadershipThis episode is sponsored by ARK RamosIn this episode:
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  She Built a Business, Adopted 4 Kids, and Changed Her Community | Stephanie Cramer | Ep. 6 20.07.2026 33Min.

  What if your business became the vehicle for changing lives?In Episode 6 of Business That Speaks, Kelsie Downs sits down with Stephanie Kramer, owner of Puppy Paws Dog Hotels, founder of the Edmond Community Center, and a passionate foster care advocate. Stephanie shares how she built multiple successful businesses while opening her home to children in foster care, creating systems that scale, and using entrepreneurship to make a lasting impact in her community.From leadership and operations to faith, foster care, and building with purpose, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and inspiring stories.This episode is sponsored by ARK RamosARK Ramos is a wholesale manufacturer located in the heart of Oklahoma City. They serve architects, contractors, signage companies, marketing agencies, and branding firms with custom wholesale letters, plaques, and architectural signage. Learn more at ARKRamos.com.In this episode:Building a business with systems that scaleWhy excellence beats perfectionLeading multiple businesses successfullyEntrepreneurship with eternal purposeFoster care, adoption, and serving your communityBalancing business, family, and faithBuilding businesses that create lasting impactWhy leadership always requires sacrificeUsing your gifts to change livesWhether you're an entrepreneur, leader, business owner, foster parent, or someone looking to make a difference, this episode will encourage you to think bigger about the purpose behind your work.#BusinessThatSpeaks #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #FosterCare #SmallBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ChristianBusiness #Adoption #BusinessGrowth #CommunityLeadership
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  How to Find Rest When Life Won't Slow Down | Tracy Zserdin | Business That Speaks Ep. 5 13.07.2026 43Min.

  What if the next step in growing your business isn't doing more... but learning how to rest?In Episode 5 of Business That Speaks, Kelsie Downs sits down with Tracy Zserdin, Executive Director of Cultivate OKC, to discuss entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, parenting through unimaginable hardship, finding joy in difficult seasons, and why Sabbath may be one of the most overlooked disciplines for business owners.Tracy shares her powerful story of raising an adopted son through years of mental health struggles and incarceration, writing a book from that experience, and helping entrepreneurs build businesses that redeem culture instead of simply generating profit. This is one of the most vulnerable and encouraging conversations yet.ARK Ramos is a wholesale manufacturer located in the heart of Oklahoma City, serving architects, contractors, signage companies, and marketing and branding agencies. If you're looking for custom wholesale letters, plaques, and architectural signage, visit ARKRamos.com to learn more.Learning to embrace Sabbath and true restParenting through mental illness and incarcerationFinding joy in painful seasonsEntrepreneurship with eternal purposeWhat it means to build a redemptive businessLeadership through hardshipThe power of community and mentorshipWhy entrepreneurs need people around themHow God uses brokenness for goodWhether you're an entrepreneur, leader, parent, or simply walking through a difficult season, this conversation offers practical wisdom and lasting hope.#BusinessThatSpeaks #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Faith #ChristianBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Sabbath #PersonalGrowth #Parenting #CultivateOKCThis episode is sponsored by ARK RamosIn this episode:
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  The Truth About Beauty, Confidence & Building a Business | Rebekah Voda | Business That Speaks Ep. 4 06.07.2026 44Min.

  What does it take to build a business people genuinely trust?In Episode 4 of Business That Speaks, Kelsie Downs sits down with Rebekah Voda, founder of The Treatment Room, to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, branding, social media, confidence, building an incredible team, and why choosing people over profit has become the foundation of her business.From opening a medical spa during uncertain times to growing into a larger location and leading a thriving team, Rebekah shares the mindset, challenges, and leadership principles that have shaped her journey.This episode is sponsored by ARK RamosARK Ramos is a wholesale manufacturer located in the heart of Oklahoma City, serving architects, contractors, signage companies, and marketing and branding agencies. If you're looking for custom wholesale letters, plaques, and architectural signage, visit ARKRamos.com to learn more.In this episode:• Building a successful business from the ground up• Why patient over profit always wins• Leadership and creating healthy team culture• Growing through difficult seasons• Social media strategies that actually work• Entrepreneurship lessons every owner should hear• Confidence, aging, and redefining beauty• Hiring, training, and retaining great people• Why authenticity is your greatest competitive advantageIf you're an entrepreneur, business owner, healthcare professional, creative, or leader, this conversation is full of practical wisdom for building a business that lasts.#BusinessThatSpeaks #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SmallBusiness #MedicalSpa #WomenInBusiness #BusinessPodcast #BusinessGrowth #TeamCulture #Marketing
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  From Influencer to Salon Owner: Building a Business That Lasts | Business that speaks Ep 3 29.06.2026 38Min.

  How do you build a successful business while leading people you can't control?In Episode 3 of Business That Speaks, Kelsey Downs sits down with salon owner Emma Battle to discuss her journey from content creator to hairstylist to co-owner of Salon89. Together they unpack entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring, difficult conversations, business partnerships, company culture, and why learning to let go of control has been one of the biggest leadership lessons.Whether you're building a salon, creative business, startup, or any growing company, this conversation is full of practical wisdom for leaders navigating people, purpose, and growth.In this episode:• Starting a business from scratch• Opening a salon during uncertain times• Leadership and company culture• Hiring and building great teams• Letting go of control• Business partnerships• Entrepreneurship lessons• Personal growth as a leader• Building community through businessIf you're an entrepreneur, creative, salon owner, or aspiring business leader, this episode is for you.This Episode is sponsored by The Purpose Formula by Jessica Rimmer. Click the link below to grab your copy! https://a.co/d/013X2bhv#BusinessThatSpeaks #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SalonOwner #SmallBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WomenInBusiness #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #CreativeBusiness
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  Why Relationships Matter More Than Marketing | Business That Speaks Ep 2 22.06.2026 46Min.

  What if branding isn't really about logos, colors, or marketing at all?In Episode 2 of Business That Speaks, Kelsey Downs sits down with business strategist and mentor Cynthia, whose career has spanned healthcare, real estate, oil & gas, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship. Together they explore leadership, branding, business strategy, faith, relationships, values, and what it truly means to build a business people trust.From turning down toxic clients to helping organizations create cultures that last for decades, Cynthia shares wisdom gained from a lifetime of experience helping businesses discover who they really are.In this episode:• Why branding is more than logos and marketing• Building trust through authentic relationships• Business strategy and leadership• Values-driven entrepreneurship• Knowing when to walk away from clients• Faith and business• The power of service and stewardship• Personal growth and self-awareness• Building organizations that lastIf you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, consultant, or nonprofit professional, this conversation will challenge the way you think about business and relationships.#BusinessThatSpeaks #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Branding #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #ChristianEntrepreneur #PersonalDevelopment
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  01. She Saved a 80-Year-Old Family Business From Collapse | Courtney Ramos | Business That Speaks 15.06.2026 54Min.

  What happens when you inherit a struggling family business and have to decide whether to let it fail or fight for its future?In the very first episode of Business That Speaks, Kelsie Downs sits down with Courtney Ramos of A.R.K. Ramos, a fourth-generation manufacturing company founded in 1946. Courtney shares the challenges of stepping into leadership, navigating family business dynamics, overcoming inefficiencies, and transforming a company that was losing over $100,000 per year.This conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, personal growth, company culture, business turnaround strategies, family business challenges, and the importance of curiosity in business.Topics Covered:• Family business leadership• Business turnaround strategies• Entrepreneurship lessons• Communication and people skills• Manufacturing industry insights• Company culture and leadership• Women in business• Small business growth• Operational efficiency• Overcoming business challengesIf you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or someone navigating difficult decisions, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical lessons.Kelsie’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsiekdownsStevie Social website: https://www.stevie.social/Courtney’s company page:https://arkramos.com/If you've been searching for more meaning in your life, The Purpose Formula by Dr. Jessica Rimmer offers a practical roadmap to discovering your purpose through your design, desires, and disappointments. Available now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/5ab3cn5c#BusinessThatSpeaks #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #Leadership #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Manufacturing #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment