Permission to Kick Ass
Angie Colee's Permission to Kick Ass gives you a virtual “seat at the bar” for the REAL conversations that happen between entrepreneurs. This isn't another "X ways to Y your Z" tactical show. It's about the challenges and struggles every entrepreneur goes through as they grow.
We talk about losing 80% of your business in a matter of weeks, head trash that keeps you stuck playing small, and everything in between. If you’ve ever worried that you're the only one struggling, that everyone else “gets it” and you’re missing something (or messing things up)... this show’s for you.
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Episodes
187 episodes since 2023
Figuring out who (and what) you want to be with Linda Perry
Today's guest is Linda Perry, and her story of transitioning from a high-powered legal career to following her true calling is both inspiring and refreshingly real. Spoiler alert: self discovery ain't all sunshine and rainbows, but that's kind ...
September 18, 2024
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Episode 187
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41:41
The lonely side of business (and what to do about it) with Unni Turrettini
Strange question, but hear me out: ever feel lonely on this entrepreneurial journey? I think you're going to love today's episode with human connection expert, Unni Turrettini. She's got some surprising and insightful takes one why this whole b...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 186
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52:21
When you build a business you hate with Cara Steinmann
If I could sum this episode up, I'd tell you to let go of expectations and embrace experimentation. Fortunately, this episode with the incredible Cara Steinmann cannot be easily compartmentalized. Join us for an ADHD rabbit hole about energy ma...
September 04, 2024
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Episode 185
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48:39
Do what you want & break all the rules with Jana Bartlett Alonso
We started with a "podcast telenovela" and it only got more philosophical (and eye opening) from there. Today's guest is Jana Bartlett Alonso, and our convo will make you rethink everything you know about success, happiness, and personal growth...
August 29, 2024
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Episode 184
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53:42
Forget what you "should" be doing with Alex Pursglove
Alex Pursglove just blew my mind with her take on living life with ecstasy and radical trust. We're digging into the struggle of high-achieving women (been there, done that) and how to break free from the "never enough" mindset. Alex shares som...
August 21, 2024
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Episode 183
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42:18
Navigating cultural shocks and career transitions in business with Dusti Arab
This episode with Dusti Arab was a wild ride through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. We dove into the messy reality of building a business when you're not from a privileged background, and holy shit, does it get good. From stumbling into...
August 14, 2024
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Episode 182
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46:07
The importance of sharing your story with Julie Lilliston
I just had the most incredible chat with Julie Lilliston, a PR powerhouse who's been kicking ass and taking names for 10 years in her own communications firm. We dove deep into the world of publicity, storytelling, and the head-trash that keeps...
August 07, 2024
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Episode 181
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50:09
Coaching, consulting, and the path to entrepreneurship with Chris M King
Today I'm joined by Chris M. King, the self-proclaimed "Executive Witch Doctor." We swapped stories about building businesses from the ground up (or in our cases, from our car trunks) and dove into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes...
July 31, 2024
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Episode 180
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39:50
Getting what you really want out of your business with Amber Fuhriman
Today's guest is Amber Fuhriman, a recovering attorney turned success architect. Host of Break Your Bullshit Box, you know this one is gonna get good and ranty (not to mention sweary). We're breaking down what it means to be your true self in a...
July 24, 2024
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Episode 179
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46:04
Changing careers while changing countries with Tania Yeo
Today I'm joined by the amazing Tania Yeo, a teacher turned copywriter who's living her best life in Tbilisi, Georgia. We're exploring how exactly she changed fields (and countries) and found her footing in a completely different industry. If y...
July 17, 2024
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Episode 178
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40:57
Unf*cking your mind and your business with Stacy Raske
Today I'm joined by the incredible Stacy Raske for a deep dive into quite possibly one of my fave topics: mind and business unfuckery. Stacy is a leadership expert and professional speaker, and as an Iraq war veteran, she knows a thing or two a...
July 10, 2024
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Episode 177
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44:57
How to leverage the "ordinary extraordinary" with April Pertuis
Today's guest is April Pertuis of LIGHTbeamers, and we're on a mission to help you put yourself out there and share your story with confidence. We dive deep into why YOUR story matters... even if you think it's boring AF. We get real about the ...
July 02, 2024
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Episode 176
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50:19
Changing industries and building a new empire with Gocha Hawkins
Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a successful 30-year career in hair styling to founding a booming restaurant group? I just had the most incredible conversation with Gocha Hawkins, a restaurateur who's taking Atlanta by storm. She...
June 26, 2024
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Episode 175
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35:41
Stepping back when everything feels out of control with Amanda Grace
This week I'm talking to Amanda Grace, a therapist and art journaling expert. We dive deep into the ways our egos run the show and keep us trapped in cycles of seeking external validation and chasing the next "fix" - whether that's another cour...
June 19, 2024
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Episode 174
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48:36
Money mishaps, mistakes, and misappropriation with Katherine Pomerantz
Katherine Pomerantz is an accountant/money wizard turning the financial world on its head. Imagine following all the "steps" - getting your business set up and your employees trained so you can take time off for parental leave... only to return...
June 12, 2024
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Episode 173
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41:38
The connection between your business and your body with Ruth Cummings
Have you ever met a "body whisperer"? Prepare yourself, because Ruth Cummings' perspective is SUCH an eye opened. A leadership coach and body advocate, Ruth has spent the last three decades unraveling the mysteries of how our physical and menta...
June 05, 2024
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Episode 172
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46:32
Moving from expert for hire to business owner with Amy Posner
Today's guest is my long-time friend Amy Posner, and let me tell you, this woman is a force of nature. As a serial entrepreneur, copywriter, and business coach, Amy has been through it all, and she's not afraid to get real about the ups and dow...
May 30, 2024
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Episode 171
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48:10
Figuring out what comes next on the road to success with Amy Singleton
Rant alert: Amy Singleton is my guest today and we are both FIRED UP. Each of us comes from a background that doesn't necessarily lend itself to becoming a business owner, and we have strong opinions about what it takes to find success while st...
May 23, 2024
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Episode 170
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42:31
Buying (and building) your business with Bernie 'Mr. Mustache' DeSantis III
Ever take over a company after working for the owner? That's exactly what today's guest, Bernie DeSantis III, did... and it came with its own unique learning curve. Tune in as Bernie shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate train...
May 15, 2024
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Episode 169
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45:08
How to be 100% yourself in business (no personas!) with Shannon Villalba
If you've ever felt like the world was trying to put you in a box, Shannon Villalba is here to help you break that box wide open. She's a badass lawyer who's not afraid to bring her whole self to the table, blending her practical legal strategy...
May 08, 2024
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Episode 168
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38:19
Designing your own career as a creative with Reese Spykerman
Two menaces to polite society sit down to record a podcast...My friend Reese Spykerman and I get good and ranty on what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, how to know if you're too early or too late, and why taking a job doesn't mak...
May 01, 2024
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Episode 167
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43:18
Mental health and being a human in business with Shulamit Ber Levtov
**content warning: we talk about suicidal ideation and how common it can be among entrepreneurs. If you're sensitive to that, proceed with caution. If you need help please dial 988**INCREDIBLE. That's the word I've got for toda...
April 24, 2024
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Episode 166
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50:36
Setting fire to the myth of work-life balance with Hillarie Kay
I LOVE today's convo with burnout recovery coach and Enneagram expert, Hillarie Kay. Not only does she have deep personal experience with burnout (her very first story is about winding up in the hospital with a presumed heart attack, only...
April 17, 2024
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Episode 165
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47:47
Creating a better business model to support families with Meredith Ventura and Lindsey Baker
I LOVE this episode. I sat down with Meredith and Lindsey of The Village Center. These two kickass entrepreneur moms are disrupting the myth that you have to do it all alone as a parent and a business owner. We challenge the cultural norms that...
April 10, 2024
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Episode 164
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44:54
Media, accidental expertise, and the elephant in the room with Adela Hussain
Ever wanted to get in the media? You're going to love today's guest, my friend Adela Hussain. This episode covers a little bit of everything, from the power of being unapologetically yourself to becoming an "accidental expert" to business break...
April 03, 2024
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Episode 163
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42:42