Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

<p>What separates the entrepreneurs who scale their companies from those who grind 80-hour weeks and still fall behind? According to private equity investor Steve Walsh, it's not capital — and the answer might surprise you.</p><p>Steve Walsh, founder of Bison Equity Group and author of <em>Make the 10X Leap</em>, has spent over 30 years inside the books and behind the boardrooms of companies ready to explode, and companies quietly dying. He knows the exact moment a business stops growing, and more importantly, what it takes to reverse it.</p><p>In this episode, Steve reveals why most entrepreneurs are solving the wrong problem, what he looks for before he ever writes a check, and why the biggest growth opportunity in today's market is hiding in plain sight.</p><p>If you're ready to stop working <em>in</em> your business and start thinking like someone who can 10X it, this episode is your starting point.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in now — your next leap starts here.</strong></p><p>To connect with Steve Walsh, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bisonequitygroup.com">bisonequitygroup.com</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong> Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.</p><p>📩 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> </p><p>💼 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">Connect on LinkedIn</a> </p><p>▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">Subscribe on YouTube</a> 🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://sheilaslick.com/">Sheila Slick</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">Five Milestones</a></p><p>✨ Sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PodToBook.ai">PodToBook.ai</a> | <em>Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</em></p>

<p>What if everything you thought you knew about publishing your book was costing you money before you even made your first sale?</p><p>Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in the book publishing industry and is the founder of 1106 Design, a company dedicated to helping authors release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more from every copy sold. But what she reveals in this episode may surprise even the most seasoned authors.</p><p>Michelle pulls back the curtain on what is really happening in today's publishing landscape, who is quietly taking money out of authors' pockets, and what most first-time authors don't know to ask before signing anything.</p><p>In this episode, Michelle breaks down the difference between traditional publishing, indie publishing, and the growing middle ground that may not be serving authors as well as it claims. Listen in to learn more about book publishing options, author rights, and how to protect your income as a self-published author.</p><p>To connect with Michele DeFilippo, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://1106design.com">1106design.com</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong> Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.</p><p>📩 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> </p><p>💼 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">Connect on LinkedIn</a> </p><p>▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">Subscribe on YouTube</a> </p><p>🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://sheilaslick.com/">Sheila Slick</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">Five Milestones</a></p><p><em>Sponsored by </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PodToBook.ai"><em>PodToBook.ai</em></a><em> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</em></p>

<p>What does it take to walk away from Hollywood, survive a cancer diagnosis, and build a literary career on your own terms?</p><p>Kay Oliver is a dynamic storyteller with over three decades in entertainment, spanning studios, TV stations, and film production. Armed with degrees in radio, TV, film, and an MBA, she made a bold decision to leave it all behind and prove that female-centric stories could not only sell, but win awards.</p><p>And win she did. Her debut novel alone earned four literary awards. Now on her 15th book and named Fiction Author of the Year, Kay is just getting started.</p><p>In this episode, Kay pulls back the curtain on what Hollywood never told her about storytelling, why female-driven stories get dismissed before they ever get a chance, and the unconventional writing process that keeps readers coming back for more. Listen in to learn more about writing strong female characters, self-publishing strategies, and breaking barriers in the entertainment industry.</p><p>To connect with Kay Oliver, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kayaoliver.com">kayaoliver.com</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong> Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.</p><p>📩 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> 💼 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">Connect on LinkedIn</a> ▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">Subscribe on YouTube</a> 🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://sheilaslick.com/">Sheila Slick</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">Five Milestones</a></p><p><em>Sponsored by </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PodToBook.ai"><em>PodToBook.ai</em></a><em> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</em></p>

<p>What if the skills that determine your success in life were never taught in school, and most parents don't even know they're missing?</p><p>Minesh Baxi is a TEDx speaker, author of 12 books, and business and financial coach with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, professionals, and speakers build influence and income. But what he shares in this episode goes far beyond business strategy.</p><p>Minesh made a bold decision early in life, one that reshaped how he raised his children, built his career, and thinks about success entirely.</p><p>In this episode, Minesh challenges everything you thought you knew about education, networking, and what it really takes to raise the next generation of leaders. He reveals the one mindset shift that separates people who learn from failure from those who stay stuck.</p><p>Tune in to learn more.</p><p>To connect with Minesh Baxi, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://FridayNetworking.com">FridayNetworking.com</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong> Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.</p><p>📩 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> </p><p>💼 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">Connect on LinkedIn</a> </p><p>▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">Subscribe on YouTube</a> </p><p>🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://sheilaslick.com/">Sheila Slick</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">Five Milestones</a></p><p><em>Sponsored by </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PodToBook.ai"><em>PodToBook.ai</em></a><em> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</em></p>

<p>What happens when a mental health nurse becomes the patient? Katrina Stephenson spent over 20 years on the frontlines of mental health and trauma nursing, only to find herself drowning in the very crisis she helped others navigate. Compassion fatigue, panic, depression, and a moment she describes as her darkest point changed everything.</p><p>But what happened next surprised even her.</p><p>Katrina is the founder and CEO of Nurse to Nurse Peer Support and Mindful Nurse Gardener, two powerful initiatives reshaping how healthcare workers heal. She turned a published letter during COVID into a movement, and built a peer support circle that is quietly transforming how nurses show up for themselves and each other.</p><p>Could burnout actually be a beginning? And why are nurses the only first responders left without a proper system to catch them when they fall?</p><p>Tune in to hear Katrina's story and discover why vulnerability is not a weakness, it's a doorway.</p><p>To connect with Katrina Stevenson, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mindfulnessgardener.ca">www.mindfulnessgardener.ca</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong> Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.</p><p>Subscribe to the Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/</a> </p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones</a> </p><p>Sheila Slick: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheilaslick.com">https://sheilaslick.com</a> </p><p>Five Milestones: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">https://fivemilestones.com/show/</a></p><p><em>Sponsored by </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PodToBook.ai"><em>PodToBook.ai</em></a><em> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</em></p>