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    <description>Welcome to the OhanaPreneurs Podcast — where lifestyle is your business plan, and clarity, culture, and communication create momentum.
Hosted by Sharon Otaguro, Scalable Business Advisor, Lifestyle Business Coach, and NLP Master Trainer, this podcast is a space for purpose-led professionals, small business owners, and legacy-minded leaders ready to build businesses that align with the life they actually want to live.
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In this vulnerable solo episode, Sharon shares her own recent experience of hitting a lull after a productive season—and the quiet shame, fatigue, and overwhelm that followed. You&apos;ll hear how solopreneur growth, seasonal shifts, and decision fatigue collided… and what she did to rebuild momentum, one intentional step at a time.

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In this vulnerable solo episode, Sharon shares her own recent experience of hitting a lull after a productive season—and the quiet shame, fatigue, and overwhelm that followed. You&apos;ll hear how solopreneur growth, seasonal shifts, and decision fatigue collided… and what she did to rebuild momentum, one intentional step at a time.

This isn’t just a pep talk. It’s a permission slip—and a strategy session—rolled into one.
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Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.
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      <description><![CDATA[<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYS</h3><ul><li><strong>Your brand is not just your face.</strong> It’s your values, your promise, and the systems behind the scenes.</li><li>Salt Marketing's 5 core frameworks can empower team members to align with your mission, not compete with it.</li><li>Clear internal marketing builds brand consistency and employee engagement.</li><li>The strongest client relationships are built on clarity, care, and continuity—not just charisma.</li><li>You can grow without giving up ownership of your voice or your vision.</li></ul><h3>CONNECT WITH JENNIFER & SALT MARKETING</h3><p>Website: <a href="https://saltmarketing.co">https://saltmarketing.co</a><br />Podcast: Worth Your Salt: <strong>https://saltmarketing.co/worthyoursalt/</strong><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa">Jennifer Orechwa</a><br /> Free tools & strategy membership: <a href="https://saltmarketing.co">Salted Edge Membership</a></p><h3>CONNECT WITH SHARON & OHANAPRENEURS</h3><p>Email: hi@sharonotaguro.com<br />Website: www.sharonotaguro.com<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro/</p>
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      <itunes:summary>In Part 2 of this rich conversation, Jennifer Orechwa and Sharon Otaguro go deeper into the questions many purpose-driven entrepreneurs face:

**How do you build a brand that transcends a single influencer or personality?
**What happens when a team member builds a strong client following—then leaves?
**How do you market your mission without over-relying on social media trends?

Jennifer shares her powerful perspective on building a sustainable marketing ecosystem rooted in clarity, systems, and shared values—especially for wellness and relationship-driven businesses. Together, they discuss how to build continuity inside your business, protect your brand while still empowering your team, and why marketing is about relationships, not performance.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt torn between personal visibility and long-term business strategy—or if you’re looking for a smarter way to scale your impact with simplicity.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In Part 2 of this rich conversation, Jennifer Orechwa and Sharon Otaguro go deeper into the questions many purpose-driven entrepreneurs face:

**How do you build a brand that transcends a single influencer or personality?
**What happens when a team member builds a strong client following—then leaves?
**How do you market your mission without over-relying on social media trends?

Jennifer shares her powerful perspective on building a sustainable marketing ecosystem rooted in clarity, systems, and shared values—especially for wellness and relationship-driven businesses. Together, they discuss how to build continuity inside your business, protect your brand while still empowering your team, and why marketing is about relationships, not performance.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt torn between personal visibility and long-term business strategy—or if you’re looking for a smarter way to scale your impact with simplicity.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYS</h3><ul><li>A strong mission and clear values help filter decisions and foster authentic brand voice.</li><li>Internal alignment starts with modeling values and storytelling clearly to your team.</li><li>Differentiation doesn’t require being loud—it requires being aligned.</li><li>Create a referral flywheel by focusing on client experience and community trust.</li><li>You don’t need to do everything. Start with conversations and clarity.</li></ul><h3>CONNECT WITH JENNIFER</h3><p>Website: <a href="https://saltmarketing.co">https://saltmarketing.co</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa</a><br />Podcast: Worth Your Salt: <strong>https://saltmarketing.co/worthyoursalt/ </strong><br />Join the Salted Edge Membership: Tools, automation templates & swipe files for practitioners at every stage</p><h3>ABOUT SALT MARKETING</h3><p>Salt Marketing helps overwhelmed health & wellness business owners build sustainable marketing systems with soul. Their approach blends strategy, storytelling, and automation to help you grow without burnout—and stay true to your values. Whether you’re running your first solo practice or scaling your third location, Salt helps you shift from scattered tactics to a scalable, systemized brand presence.</p><h3>CONNECT WITH SHARON & OHANAPRENEURS</h3><p>Email: <strong>hi@sharonotaguro.com</strong><br />Website: <strong>www.sharonotaguro.com</strong><br />LinkedIn: <i><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro/ </strong></i></p><h3>ABOUT OHANAPRENEURS</h3><p>The OhanaPreneurs Podcast is where purpose-driven professionals, creatives, and lifestyle leaders gather to grow through relationships—not hustle. Hosted by business strategist, NLP master trainer, and former wellness exec Sharon Otaguro, each episode blends island-rooted values with modern business strategy.  Whether you're scaling your first offer or stepping into soul-aligned leadership, this is your place to reconnect, recalibrate, and grow with Aloha.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYS</h3><ul><li>A strong mission and clear values help filter decisions and foster authentic brand voice.</li><li>Internal alignment starts with modeling values and storytelling clearly to your team.</li><li>Differentiation doesn’t require being loud—it requires being aligned.</li><li>Create a referral flywheel by focusing on client experience and community trust.</li><li>You don’t need to do everything. Start with conversations and clarity.</li></ul><h3>CONNECT WITH JENNIFER</h3><p>Website: <a href="https://saltmarketing.co">https://saltmarketing.co</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa</a><br />Podcast: Worth Your Salt: <strong>https://saltmarketing.co/worthyoursalt/ </strong><br />Join the Salted Edge Membership: Tools, automation templates & swipe files for practitioners at every stage</p><h3>ABOUT SALT MARKETING</h3><p>Salt Marketing helps overwhelmed health & wellness business owners build sustainable marketing systems with soul. Their approach blends strategy, storytelling, and automation to help you grow without burnout—and stay true to your values. Whether you’re running your first solo practice or scaling your third location, Salt helps you shift from scattered tactics to a scalable, systemized brand presence.</p><h3>CONNECT WITH SHARON & OHANAPRENEURS</h3><p>Email: <strong>hi@sharonotaguro.com</strong><br />Website: <strong>www.sharonotaguro.com</strong><br />LinkedIn: <i><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro/ </strong></i></p><h3>ABOUT OHANAPRENEURS</h3><p>The OhanaPreneurs Podcast is where purpose-driven professionals, creatives, and lifestyle leaders gather to grow through relationships—not hustle. Hosted by business strategist, NLP master trainer, and former wellness exec Sharon Otaguro, each episode blends island-rooted values with modern business strategy.  Whether you're scaling your first offer or stepping into soul-aligned leadership, this is your place to reconnect, recalibrate, and grow with Aloha.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>In this powerful episode, Sharon sits down with Jennifer Orechwa, founder of Salt Marketing and certified StoryBrand coach, to unpack how small business owners—especially in health and wellness—can break out of “marketing scramble mode” and build a business grounded in values, vision, and legacy.

Jennifer shares her own journey from journalism and corporate life to serial entrepreneurship, including a 7-figure business exit, launching Salt Marketing with family, and her deep connection to Hawaii. Together, they explore why personal values matter more than ever in marketing, how to lead from your mission, and how to create loyal clients who become your brand&apos;s best ambassadors.

This is a must-listen for business owners who are overwhelmed by tactics and hungry for strategy that aligns with who they are.

Featuring insights on:
The 5 Core Marketing Systems of the Salted Edge Framework
StoryBrand messaging and how it transforms internal team alignment
How values and family culture shape your business growth
Differentiating with heart, not just hustle
How to turn your best clients into raving fans

Whether you&apos;re a medspa owner, a wellness provider, or a purpose-led entrepreneur, you&apos;ll walk away feeling grounded, inspired, and energized to lead with clarity and community.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful episode, Sharon sits down with Jennifer Orechwa, founder of Salt Marketing and certified StoryBrand coach, to unpack how small business owners—especially in health and wellness—can break out of “marketing scramble mode” and build a business grounded in values, vision, and legacy.

Jennifer shares her own journey from journalism and corporate life to serial entrepreneurship, including a 7-figure business exit, launching Salt Marketing with family, and her deep connection to Hawaii. Together, they explore why personal values matter more than ever in marketing, how to lead from your mission, and how to create loyal clients who become your brand&apos;s best ambassadors.

This is a must-listen for business owners who are overwhelmed by tactics and hungry for strategy that aligns with who they are.

Featuring insights on:
The 5 Core Marketing Systems of the Salted Edge Framework
StoryBrand messaging and how it transforms internal team alignment
How values and family culture shape your business growth
Differentiating with heart, not just hustle
How to turn your best clients into raving fans

Whether you&apos;re a medspa owner, a wellness provider, or a purpose-led entrepreneur, you&apos;ll walk away feeling grounded, inspired, and energized to lead with clarity and community.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><p>The four internal human needs that govern every team dynamic</p><p>Why loyalty isn’t bought—it’s built through consistency and care</p><p>What to do when employees become influencers (and take their audience with them)</p><p>The difference between <i>managing</i> and <i>leading</i> a team</p><p>How to align branding, behavior, and values in your culture</p><p>The cost of leadership avoidance, and how to take back control with compassion</p><p><strong>Connect with Alex Aanderud</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://www.alexaanderud.com">www.alexaanderud.com</a><br />Assessment: Vital Spark - <strong>https://vitalspark.ai/</strong><br />Media Kit & Speaking Info<strong>:</strong> www.alexaanderud.com/media-kit</p><p><strong>Connect with Sharon Otaguro & OhanaPreneurs</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://www.sharonotaguro.com">www.sharonotaguro.com</a><br />Email:<strong> hi@sharonotaguro.com</strong><br />LinkedIn<strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro">linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro</a></p><p>🌺 <i>Your lifestyle is your business plan.</i></p>
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This episode explores how culture is built (or broken) through unspoken agreements, how organizations lose their best people, and how leaders can foster long-term loyalty by investing in emotional clarity and intentional communication.

Alex and Sharon also explore how to handle team poaching, brand continuity, and the unspoken contracts that exist between influencers and the business ecosystem. If you&apos;re a business owner, team leader, or future OhanaPreneur, this episode offers grounded insight and real tools to lead with presence, precision, and aloha.

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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Why understanding human behavior and identity is the root of great leadership</li><li>How to assess your team beyond personality tests</li><li>The four internal needs every person has—and how great leaders meet them</li><li>Why unresolved trauma can shape your business decisions</li><li>How Alex’s personal story fueled his mission to beat depression in leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Alex Aanderud</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://www.alexaanderud.com">www.alexaanderud.com</a><br />Assessment: Vital Spark - <strong>https://vitalspark.ai/</strong><br />Media Kit & Speaking Info<strong>:</strong> www.alexaanderud.com/media-kit</p><p><strong>Connect with Sharon Otaguro & OhanaPreneurs</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://www.sharonotaguro.com">www.sharonotaguro.com</a><br />Email:<strong> hi@sharonotaguro.com</strong><br />LinkedIn<strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro">linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro</a></p><p>🌺 <i>Your lifestyle is your business plan.</i></p><p>Follow the podcast for more insights on values-based leadership, lifestyle business strategy, and the spirit of Aloha in modern entrepreneurship.</p>
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      <itunes:title>“It’s Always the Leader’s Fault” - Unlocking Human Potential through Adaptive Leadership with Alex Aanderud</itunes:title>
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If you lead a team, mentor others, or are building your own OhanaPreneur path, this conversation will challenge and uplift you.

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If you lead a team, mentor others, or are building your own OhanaPreneur path, this conversation will challenge and uplift you.

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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Whether you&apos;re coaching clients, running a business, leading a team, or managing family life—how you show up shapes the energy of every room you walk into.

But what happens when you’re tired, dysregulated, or simply not at your best?

In this episode, Sharon shares a gentle yet potent 3-part framework—Pause. Protect. Proceed.—to help you lead from a place of alignment, not exhaustion.
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Whether you&apos;re coaching clients, running a business, leading a team, or managing family life—how you show up shapes the energy of every room you walk into.

But what happens when you’re tired, dysregulated, or simply not at your best?

In this episode, Sharon shares a gentle yet potent 3-part framework—Pause. Protect. Proceed.—to help you lead from a place of alignment, not exhaustion.
She weaves in practical reflection prompts, a reframe on emotional leadership, and an OhanaPreneur lens on how creating safe space begins with self-trust and presence.

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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Aloha is often seen as a warm welcome, but in business, it’s so much more. It’s about how you show up, how you build trust, and how you create a business that feels aligned with your values and your lifestyle.</p><p>In this episode, Sharon breaks down how leading with Aloha can transform the way you interact with clients, design your systems, and grow sustainably—without losing yourself in the hustle.</p><h3><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></h3><p><strong>Aloha means “the presence of breath.”</strong> In business, it means presence in your conversations, offers, and systems.</p><p><strong>Lead with Aloha by asking:</strong></p><ul><li>Am I building with care?</li><li>Am I aligned in how I deliver and how I promise?</li><li>Am I present with my clients and myself?</li></ul><p>Aloha in business is about <i>invitation, not manipulation</i>; <i>connection, not conversion pressure</i>.</p><p><strong>Your systems can carry Aloha:</strong> A clear onboarding process, a kind payment structure, and thoughtful check-ins are Aloha in action.</p><p>Leading with Aloha is not about perfection. It’s about alignment, care, and consistency.</p><p>Aloha is an operating system that ensures your business is rooted in integrity while remaining spacious for growth.</p><p> </p><p>#OhanaPreneurs #LeadWithAloha #AlohaInBusiness #LifestyleBusiness #ValuesBasedBusiness #ConsciousEntrepreneur #BusinessAlignment #RelationshipMarketing #PresenceAndCare #ClientConnection #PurposefulGrowth</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aloha is often seen as a warm welcome, but in business, it’s so much more. It’s about how you show up, how you build trust, and how you create a business that feels aligned with your values and your lifestyle.</p><p>In this episode, Sharon breaks down how leading with Aloha can transform the way you interact with clients, design your systems, and grow sustainably—without losing yourself in the hustle.</p><h3><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></h3><p><strong>Aloha means “the presence of breath.”</strong> In business, it means presence in your conversations, offers, and systems.</p><p><strong>Lead with Aloha by asking:</strong></p><ul><li>Am I building with care?</li><li>Am I aligned in how I deliver and how I promise?</li><li>Am I present with my clients and myself?</li></ul><p>Aloha in business is about <i>invitation, not manipulation</i>; <i>connection, not conversion pressure</i>.</p><p><strong>Your systems can carry Aloha:</strong> A clear onboarding process, a kind payment structure, and thoughtful check-ins are Aloha in action.</p><p>Leading with Aloha is not about perfection. It’s about alignment, care, and consistency.</p><p>Aloha is an operating system that ensures your business is rooted in integrity while remaining spacious for growth.</p><p> </p><p>#OhanaPreneurs #LeadWithAloha #AlohaInBusiness #LifestyleBusiness #ValuesBasedBusiness #ConsciousEntrepreneur #BusinessAlignment #RelationshipMarketing #PresenceAndCare #ClientConnection #PurposefulGrowth</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>As OhanaPreneurs, we build business through relationships—and boundaries are what allow those relationships to stay healthy, clear, and sustainable.</p><p>In this solo episode, Sharon reframes boundaries as the <i>line at which you can love freely</i>, sharing why boundaries matter, what they are (and aren’t), and how to practice them in a way that honors your energy and your purpose.</p><p>You’ll learn a simple 3-step boundary practice, grounded in science and NLP principles, to help you set boundaries that protect your time and energy while maintaining connection and care in your business.</p><h3><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Boundaries are agreements, not walls.</strong> They allow you to give from overflow, not depletion.</li><li><strong>Without boundaries:</strong> you overgive, lose focus, and risk resentment.</li><li><strong>With boundaries:</strong> you protect your energy, build trust, and serve fully.</li><li>Boundaries align with <i>ecology checks</i> in NLP, ensuring your actions support you and your environment.</li><li>Boundaries are the <strong>banks of the river</strong> that allow your energy to flow with direction and power.</li></ul><p><strong>3-Step Boundary Practice:</strong><br />1. Check inward: Where do you feel drained or resentful?<br />2. Clarify the boundary you need.<br />3. Communicate clearly and kindly.</p><p>“Boundaries are the line at which I can love you freely.” This mindset allows you to serve and lead without sacrificing yourself.</p><p>#OhanaPreneurs #Boundaries #LifestyleBusiness #ValuesBasedBusiness #AlohaLeadership #NLP #BusinessAlignment #ConsciousLeadership #EntrepreneurClarity #EnergyManagement #PurposefulBusiness</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<h2><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></h2><p>How systems and client experience shape your brand</p><p>A practical method for triaging tasks as solopreneur or service provider</p><p>How to apply seasonal and strategic focus to your marketing</p><p>Why boundaries are essential to sustainable service</p><p>The “reverse engineer” mindset for setting and scaling big goals</p><p>What to ask a contractor or partner before letting them into your Ohana</p><p> </p><p>Connect with Sharon: </p><p>Email: hi@ohanapreneurs.com | Receive Free Resources at ohanapreneurs.com</p><p>Connect with Bill: Email: bill@lifestylerealty.group | Phone: 386-290-3019</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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From his 75-point home maintenance assessment to the way he uses his calendar as a boundary-setting tool, this episode is full of actionable insights for entrepreneurs who want to grow without burning out. 

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      <description><![CDATA[<h3><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</strong></h3><p>How Bill went from being “the guy people call” to building a purpose-led business</p><p>Why trust—not sales—became the foundation of his brand</p><p>The pivotal moment that gave him the courage to start his own company</p><p>How BNI (Business Network International) gave him his business backbone</p><p>The relationship principle that turns strangers into long-term clients</p><p>Why being intentional with your time starts with knowing what truly matters</p><p>How to protect your energy while showing up fully in business and life</p><h3><strong>Listen if You’re...</strong></h3><p>A <strong>service-based entrepreneur</strong> or <strong>real estate professional</strong> ready to scale without losing your values</p><p>A <strong>mid-career professional</strong> ready to move from corporate to calling</p><p>Building a <strong>relationship-first business</strong> and craving more intention</p><p>Curious how <strong>trust, referrals, and networking</strong> can replace traditional marketing</p><p>🎧 <strong>Part 2 is coming next</strong>: We dive into the systems that sustain this trust—including Bill’s unique 75-point inspection, seasonal strategy, and how he avoids burnout while managing multiple properties.</p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Quotes to Remember:</strong></i></p><p>“People don’t want to be sold to. But if you meet their need, they’ll scream your virtues.” – Bill Ruddy</p><p>“You don’t build trust by talking. You build it by listening—deeply.”</p><p>“Having the Ohana around you doesn’t just give you courage—it gives you clarity.” – Sharon Otaguro</p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Check Out your FREE OhanaPreneur Resources at: ohanapreneurs.com</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Connect with BILL for Questions or if you're in the Volusia County Florida region for your Free 75-Point Home Inspection at:</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Email: bill@lifestylerealty.group or Phone: 386-290-3019</strong></i></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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In this episode of the OhanaPreneurs Podcast, Sharon sits down with Bill Ruddy—property manager, lifestyle business builder, and true Ohana leader. From watching homes as a favor to creating a community-rooted service model, Bill shares how trust, relationships, and intentional leadership helped him take the leap into entrepreneurship.

We talk about the difference between selling and serving, the courage to go from employee to owner, and how surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything. If you&apos;ve ever wondered whether you&apos;re already doing the thing, this conversation is your confirmation.</itunes:summary>
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We talk about the difference between selling and serving, the courage to go from employee to owner, and how surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything. If you&apos;ve ever wondered whether you&apos;re already doing the thing, this conversation is your confirmation.</itunes:subtitle>
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What does it look like to lead a business that honors your story—not hides it?

In this episode, Sharon sits down with Kim Godwin, founder of a growing insurance agency and a woman whose leadership journey is deeply rooted in faith, family, and fearless reinvention. Kim shares the defining moments that shaped her path—from loss and uncertainty to clarity and overflow.

Through vulnerability, resilience, and radical honesty, Kim reveals how choosing to share her truth helped her find her voice—as a mother, business owner, and community leader. This isn’t just a business episode—it’s a lived leadership story filled with wisdom for anyone feeling stretched between purpose and pressure.

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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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In this mini solo episode, Sharon Otaguro returns to center with a conversation on the rituals that keep momentum flowing and clarity alive. Bridging the insights from Mary Nunaley’s episode on leadership and learning design with the deeply personal overcome story of upcoming guest Kim Godwin, this episode invites you to reflect on how rhythm and ritual shape sustainable success.

From her own Monday PreFrame to the beloved Sunday CEO Hour, Sharon shares how simple practices can recalibrate even the busiest entrepreneur. And she offers a gentle reminder: You don’t have to earn peace. You can design for it.

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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>If you’ve ever felt like systems were stiff, restrictive, or only for Type A personalities—this episode is your reframe. Sharon Otaguro unpacks what systems really are: containers that protect your energy, amplify your impact, and create space for clarity and growth.

You’ll explore how natural ecosystems, economic principles, and even DISC styles all point to one truth: your business and life both run at the level of the systems you actually trust.
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      <itunes:summary>Are you holding it all together… but secretly running on empty?
If you’re the one everyone counts on, but lately your days feel heavier, your clarity is slipping, or your calendar is full—but your energy is gone—this episode is for you.
You might not be burned out yet. But you’re close.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Sharon Otaguro shares her own surprising brush with burnout—disguised as success—and the powerful moment when everything shifted. You’ll learn how to spot the early signs, understand why burnout often hits the high performers hardest, and how to reset your system without walking away from your purpose.

If you&apos;re tired of holding your breath and pushing through, it’s time to recalibrate.
This is your invitation to move from burnout… into flow.</itunes:summary>
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If you’re the one everyone counts on, but lately your days feel heavier, your clarity is slipping, or your calendar is full—but your energy is gone—this episode is for you.
You might not be burned out yet. But you’re close.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Sharon Otaguro shares her own surprising brush with burnout—disguised as success—and the powerful moment when everything shifted. You’ll learn how to spot the early signs, understand why burnout often hits the high performers hardest, and how to reset your system without walking away from your purpose.

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This is your invitation to move from burnout… into flow.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In this episode, you’ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>The moment burnout truly hits (and why it’s not what you think)</li><li>How to tell if you’re drifting into burnout—even if you’re still “doing all the right things”</li><li>The difference between burnout, overwhelm, and high performance</li><li>Five OhanaPreneur strategies to move from burnout to flow</li><li>A real-world case study of rediscovering creativity and hope</li><li>Tools to use like: journaling prompts, energy hygiene tips, and tools for sustainable recovery</li></ul><p><strong>Referenced Tools & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><i>Journal to the Self</i> by Kathleen Adams</li><li><i>Mental Emotional Release® (MER)</i> – Dr. Matt James</li></ul><p>Flow research from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Flow Research Collective</p><p><strong>Your OhanaPreneur Challenge:</strong><br />Choose one joy-based ritual and simplify one draining system this week.<br />Let it be a signal to your body, your business, and your spirit—you’re already on the path.</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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Whether you’re in a season of stress or searching for a rhythm that fuels you again, this episode offers practical tools and a compassionate lens to reset your business and your life.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<h3>In This Episode:</h3><p>Why traditional “balance” creates pressure instead of peace</p><p>What alignment really looks like in leadership and life</p><p>How your values, time, rituals, and roles make up your real business system</p><p>The NLP approach to modeling what already works for <i>you</i></p><p>Reframing your vision board into a values-aligned lifestyle plan</p><p> </p><p>Ask yourself this week:  “If someone looked at how I live—not just what I say—what would they think I value?”</p><h3>Connect with Sharon:</h3><p>Website: <a href="http://www.ohanapreneurs.com">www.ohanapreneurs.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohanapreneurs">@s.o.wellthy</a></p><p>Email: hi@ohanapreneurs.com</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>In This Episode:</h3><p>Why traditional “balance” creates pressure instead of peace</p><p>What alignment really looks like in leadership and life</p><p>How your values, time, rituals, and roles make up your real business system</p><p>The NLP approach to modeling what already works for <i>you</i></p><p>Reframing your vision board into a values-aligned lifestyle plan</p><p> </p><p>Ask yourself this week:  “If someone looked at how I live—not just what I say—what would they think I value?”</p><h3>Connect with Sharon:</h3><p>Website: <a href="http://www.ohanapreneurs.com">www.ohanapreneurs.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohanapreneurs">@s.o.wellthy</a></p><p>Email: hi@ohanapreneurs.com</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>You’ve heard the phrase “work-life balance,” but what if that’s not the goal?
What if the real key to success is alignment—across your values, roles, systems, and priorities?

In this grounding and perspective-shifting episode, Sharon Otaguro, lifestyle business coach and founder of the OhanaPreneurs movement, challenges the myth of balance and offers a more sustainable model of leadership: one where your lifestyle is the blueprint, not the bonus.

Whether you’re a solo business owner, team leader, creative, or caregiver juggling roles, this episode gives you permission to stop separating your life from your work—and instead, build from the inside out.</itunes:summary>
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What if the real key to success is alignment—across your values, roles, systems, and priorities?

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Whether you’re a solo business owner, team leader, creative, or caregiver juggling roles, this episode gives you permission to stop separating your life from your work—and instead, build from the inside out.</itunes:subtitle>
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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode invites you to pause and acknowledge the emotional labor so many leaders, parents, and business owners carry—often unseen and unrecognized.
Whether you&apos;re running a business, managing a household, supporting a team, or simply holding it all together, this episode honors the invisible work that often goes unnoticed… but holds everything up.

Timed around Mother’s Day—but relevant every day—this conversation validates what you feel, reframes what leadership really looks like, and reminds you:
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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>In This Episode:</strong></h3><p>What it really means to be an OhanaPreneur</p><p>Why hustle culture and hierarchical leadership are no longer sustainable</p><p>The 5 elements of ecosystem-based leadership:<br />🌱 Purpose<br />🔁 Process<br />🧍🏽‍♀️ People<br />💸 Profit (WELLth)<br />🌈 Presence</p><p>How fractional responsibility creates community-powered success</p><p>The invitation to build and lead <i>with Ohana, not alone</i></p><p>Learn more: <a href="http://www.ohanapreneurs.com">www.ohanapreneurs.com</a></p><p>Reach Sharon directly: hi@ohanapreneurs.com</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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You’ll learn why the old leadership model of top-down hustle is crumbling—and how the ecosystem model offers a more sustainable, relational, and regenerative path forward. If you’ve ever felt like leadership was lonely, or that success came at the expense of lifestyle, this episode is your reset point.

This is the heartbeat of the OhanaPreneurs movement. Start here.</itunes:summary>
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You’ll learn why the old leadership model of top-down hustle is crumbling—and how the ecosystem model offers a more sustainable, relational, and regenerative path forward. If you’ve ever felt like leadership was lonely, or that success came at the expense of lifestyle, this episode is your reset point.

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      <description><![CDATA[<h3>Episode Highlights:</h3><p>Introduction to the OhanaPreneurs Podcast and its mission.</p><p>Sharon's journey from corporate life to purposeful entrepreneurship.</p><p>The significance of building success through relationships.</p><p>Embracing clarity, culture, and connection in leadership.</p><p>Invitation to join the OhanaPreneurs community.</p><h3>Resources & Links:</h3><p>Visit our website: <a href="http://www.ohanapreneurs.com">www.ohanapreneurs.com</a></p><p>Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro">Sharon Otaguro</a></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and resources.</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>What makes a Goal Clear?</p><p>Senior Project Manager, Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath, breaks down the strategies to setting clear goals, gaining alignment within a team, and being agile throughout any project in order to reach Success.</p><p>She shares simple concepts of project management that work at a corporate level, or for personal time management & productivity.  She breaks down big projects into simple steps, and she shares how she has become more confident as a leader through her personal journey of growth.</p><p> </p><p>To connect with Chabidaye, visit her at her website: https://leadandlift.com </p><p>or Follow her podcast "Lead and Lift" on your listening channel</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What makes a Goal Clear?</p><p>Senior Project Manager, Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath, breaks down the strategies to setting clear goals, gaining alignment within a team, and being agile throughout any project in order to reach Success.</p><p>She shares simple concepts of project management that work at a corporate level, or for personal time management & productivity.  She breaks down big projects into simple steps, and she shares how she has become more confident as a leader through her personal journey of growth.</p><p> </p><p>To connect with Chabidaye, visit her at her website: https://leadandlift.com </p><p>or Follow her podcast "Lead and Lift" on your listening channel</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we explore the Ohana Way of BEing with Scot Conway.</p><p>Scot has developed his system over 30 years, combining his roots from Hawai'i with his upbringing and career.  The work of the Ohana Way developed when he was teaching his own style of martial arts, as a code for his students.  Since then, it has evolved into much more - the Ohana Way Conversations, courses and books.  </p><p>Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family. Popularized by the Disney Movie "Lilo and Stitch" in 2002, the common definition is "Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind, or forgotten."  Scot has taken this concept and evolved it into his own acronym, as O.H.A.N.A.</p><p>O - Oasis: Be a refreshing refuge</p><p>H - Harmony: Embrace infinitely diversity in infinite combinations aimed at greatness</p><p>A - Assertiveness - Moving forward on purpose with respect for others.</p><p>N - Nobility: Royal Knight - Be our highest and best selves</p><p>A - Aloha: Love</p><p>Each letter stands for a principle / concept, that has a 5x system behind it on the protocols to behave according to that principle.</p><p>------</p><p><strong>About Scot Conway</strong></p><p>Scot Conway is known to many of us as “Grandmaster Scot” or “Scot With 1 T.” “Grandmaster” is a title he’s earned after nearly fifty years training in martial arts. His art is the kind of ancient whole-person, whole-life martial arts that uses physical movement to demonstrate life philosophy. Scot also has a crazy resume. He’s authored 56 books, produced 34 programs, earned a Ph.D., and J.D., been a lawyer, real estate broker, pastor, and more. </p><p> </p><p>Find Scot's book <strong>The Ohana Way 2.0</strong> and many other treasures on Amazon.</p><p>Visit Scot's website to see the many works he has completed, and his current offerings:</p><p>https://grandmasterscot.com/</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we begin our OhanaPreneur Feature Episodes, following the life and business of successful business professionals & entrepreneurs.  </p><p>OhanaPreneurs Level Up in Business & Life through Ohana (commmunity) and in the spirit of Aloha. </p><p>Our first featured OhanaPreneur is Kamuela Kahoano, award-winning musician, family man and artist.  </p><p>Sharon & Kamu "talk story", exploring many topics around living Aloha and BEing Ohana.  Coming from a famous musical family, Kamuela hints at some of the behind-the-scenes stories of the Kahoanos as they have entertained millions of people, through the generations.  You'll get an inside look at Kamu's Journey, as well as be inspired by his advice on how to stay grounded in family and be true to what makes you different, successful.</p><p> </p><p>Connect with Kamuela Kahoano at:</p><p>https://KamuelaMusic.com</p><p>Songs You can find on the Radio in Hawaii: Plumeria & Jet Fuel, Glide , My Hawaii Will Always Be Here, Love You Anyway</p><p>Coming Soon... You Tube channel!</p><p> </p><p>About the OhanaPreneurs Show: This show is a movement, to connect the Voices of the islands across the globe, as we Level Up in Life and Business in the Spirit of Aloha.  Visit Us at https://OhanaPreneurs.com to learn more.</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we begin our OhanaPreneur Feature Episodes, following the life and business of successful business professionals & entrepreneurs.  </p><p>OhanaPreneurs Level Up in Business & Life through Ohana (commmunity) and in the spirit of Aloha. </p><p>Our first featured OhanaPreneur is Kamuela Kahoano, award-winning musician, family man and artist.  </p><p>Sharon & Kamu "talk story", exploring many topics around living Aloha and BEing Ohana.  Coming from a famous musical family, Kamuela hints at some of the behind-the-scenes stories of the Kahoanos as they have entertained millions of people, through the generations.  You'll get an inside look at Kamu's Journey, as well as be inspired by his advice on how to stay grounded in family and be true to what makes you different, successful.</p><p> </p><p>Connect with Kamuela Kahoano at:</p><p>https://KamuelaMusic.com</p><p>Songs You can find on the Radio in Hawaii: Plumeria & Jet Fuel, Glide , My Hawaii Will Always Be Here, Love You Anyway</p><p>Coming Soon... You Tube channel!</p><p> </p><p>About the OhanaPreneurs Show: This show is a movement, to connect the Voices of the islands across the globe, as we Level Up in Life and Business in the Spirit of Aloha.  Visit Us at https://OhanaPreneurs.com to learn more.</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>OhanaPreneurs is a new show bringing business leaders & entrepreneurs together who do business by relationship, and in the spirit of Aloha.</p><p>Ohana is a Hawaiian word that means family, or close community. My name is Sharon Otaguro, and I am honored to bring the Voices of Home for anyone who needs the touch of Paradise in their life.</p><p>An OhanaPreneur knows that three skills living and working with Aloha comes down to three skills: Connection, Communication & Culture.  I’m honored to be joined with experts from many cultures around the world… All focused on making an impact, as One Ohana.</p><p>You’ll get a mixing pot of stories, from underdog triumphs, cultural business successes and even some favorite travel adventure.  New episodes semi-weekly. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Business is Better, Done Together. Mahalo.</p>
<p><p>Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.</p><p>Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.</p></p>]]></description>
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