The Black Sheep Network

Becoming a parent comes with a lot of complex questions.
And depending on your answer you could be labeled a Black Sheep for life. 
On this episode of Black Sheep Network, I sat down with Kristina Miller Weston to talk about Just Wait, an upcoming feature film centered on one of the most emotionally charged and least honestly discussed questions women face: what if motherhood is not the life you actually want?
The film follows a woman whose miscarriage forces her to confront an instinctive feeling of relief, sending her into a collision course with identity, marriage, expectation, and the pressure women feel to perform certainty around decisions that are often anything but simple.
We talked about why stories like this still make studios uncomfortable, how female-centered films continue to face resistance in funding rooms, and why Kristina stopped waiting for permission to create the work she believed needed to exist.
The current state of independent filmmaking, the collapse of the traditional studio pipeline, and what it now takes to get unconventional stories financed in an industry increasingly driven by familiarity and formulas needs to take a larger number of platforms and is a necessity to be voiced out. 
Here’s some of what we unpacked:
The emotional premise behind Just Wait
The funding challenges behind female-led films
What the Black List feedback revealed about industry bias
Why independent filmmakers are building outside the old system
Kristina’s “little girl in the back row” philosophy
This conversation ended up being just as much about conviction as it was about filmmaking.
About what happens when you keep pushing forward with a story long after people tell you they “don’t know how to market it.”
About creating work for the people who need to feel seen by it, not just the executives deciding whether it fits neatly into a category.
Around how women’s experiences are still filtered through audiences and decision-makers who often struggle to recognize emotional complexity unless it arrives packaged in a way they already understand.
If you’ve ever tried to build something that didn’t fit the usual mold, this will hit home.
Listen for a conversation on storytelling, creative conviction, and what it takes to keep moving. 
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kristina Miller Weston is a Los Angeles-based producer, actor, and founder of Kool Bnz Productions, a company dedicated to telling the stories the industry deems too risky, because she believes no risk outweighs giving hope. She performed on stages worldwide alongside Sally Struthers, Valerie Harper, and Dick Van Dyke, with screen credits including This Is Us and The L Word: Generation Q. Her award-winning shorts include To Say Goodbye Is to Die a Little, which earned 19 festival selections and 11 awards. She also produced and performed her own one-woman show and co-created the Broadway podcast My Favorite Flop. Her current focus is getting the feature film "Just Wait" made, with Diane Guerrero already attached to star.
Find her at koolbnzproductions.com or on Instagram @koolbnz.
[00:03:00] How Kristina went from actor to producer: her husband said "you can do that" and she listened[00:05:00] Why she focuses on championing female writers and what Cool Beans Productions stands for[00:06:00] On staying sane in an industry that keeps changing by creating instead of waiting[00:08:00] Choosing a life lived fully over one lived safely[00:09:00] The resistance she has faced as a female producer and the bias baked into the system[00:12:00] The premise of "Just Wait": a woman, a miscarriage, an honest reaction, and a retreat full of women all asking different versions of the same question[00:15:00] Why this is the movie Kristina wishes she had had when she became a mother[00:17:00] On trusting your gut when society has spent years training women not to[00:22:00] How independent films actually get made today (it is not what you think)[00:24:00] The "moving train" theory of filmmaking: if you are not a yes, you are not her person[00:25:00] The Black List submission, the male juror, and the audacity of critiquing real women's voices[00:27:00] Why female stories are not niche, they are the audience, and the data to prove it[00:29:00] Why this film is not just for women, and what it might open up for men too
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A lot of companies claim they want innovation.
 
Very few are willing to question the systems they’re operating inside long enough to actually create it.
 
In this latest episode of The Black Sheep Network, I sit down with Reid Wicoff, co-founder of Digible, to talk about leadership, startup pressure, sales culture, and what happens when you build a company around trust instead of the relentless pursuit of profit as the only goal. 
 
Before building Digible into a nearly 200-person agency, he spent years inside traditional corporate environments watching talented people burn out under performative leadership, broken incentives, and cultures that rewarded optics more than outcomes. 
 
So, when he finally had the opportunity to build something himself, he chose to challenge many of the assumptions most companies still treat as untouchable.
 
Including some that directly contributed to Digible becoming one of the best places to work in Denver.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why authenticity and vulnerability became leadership strengths instead of liabilities.
What it looked like to leave corporate leadership, get sued, and keep building anyway.
Why Digible chose account managers over traditional commissioned salespeople.
How financial transparency created stronger loyalty across the company.
Why flexibility, trust, and work-life balance ended up driving stronger performance instead of weaker accountability.
 
This conversation is really about a bigger question:
 
How much of modern work culture exists because it’s effective… and how much of it exists simply because nobody stopped to challenge it?
 
How much more profit could a company make if profit wasn’t their only focus? 
 
If you’ve ever questioned the way companies operate, lead, sell, or treat people, this episode is for you. Connect with Reid:
📧 reid@digible.com
🌐 digible.com
 
[03:00] — The pseudonymous blog "Sales Smack" and the day his manager read it[05:00] — Leaving pharma, moving to Spain, returning broke in 2009 — and accidentally landing a director role[07:00] — Going worst to first: how radical authenticity and vulnerability turned around a 27-market digital team in 12 months[09:30] — The tension of climbing the ladder while staying true to yourself[11:00] — Why Reid climbed: influence over culture, strategy, and innovation — not ego[12:00] — Leaving The Denver Post to start Digible — and the lawsuit that nearly ended it before it began[13:30] — "Everything to lose" — what fueled him through the hardest stretch[15:00] — The Digible model: franchise-style, multifamily digital ads, and the protection of stacking small clients[18:00] — Transparency as a non-negotiable: sharing financials even when the numbers were scary[19:30] — Culture as a collaborative build — letting employees see their ideas come to life[20:00] — The four-day work week announcement: "This is who we want to be."[22:00] — No commissions, no sales team — account managers who lead with empathy and zero product-push agenda[26:00] — Why retention is more profitable than acquisition — and what Digible clients kept saying[28:00] — Saying no to $750K in "wrong fit" business — and why Reid is proud of it[29:30] — Going narrow to become a "one of one": the power of deep vertical expertise
#BlackSheepNetwork #BlackSheepLeadership #CompanyCulture #FourDayWorkWeek #StartupFounder #AgencyGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #SalesWithoutSelling #ClientRetention #EmpathyInBusiness #RadicalTransparency #DigiblAgency #MultifamilyMarketing #FounderStory #WorkLifeBalance #PeopleFirst #BlackSheepBusiness #NoCommissions #BuildingATeam #ValuesDrivenBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #RecruitmentCulture #LeadershipPodcast 

Imposter syndrome isn’t a flaw. It’s your brain doing exactly what it was designed to do. And the more you try to eliminate it, the more it tightens its grip.
 
In this latest episode of the Black Sheep Network, Jen Coken breaks down what’s actually happening when that voice shows up right before you stretch, speak up, or step into something bigger.
 
Because that is a very important moment that shows up when you’re on unfamiliar ground. Your brain flags it as risk, even when nothing is actually at stake. 
 
As Jen explains, most people experience tens of thousands of thoughts a day, and the majority skew negative and repetitive, which is why interrupting that pattern takes a conscious act of rebellion.
 
The real issue isn’t the feeling itself. It’s how people respond to it. They either shrink or overcompensate. 
 
Different reactions, same outcome: burnout, self-doubt, and the constant sense that you still have something to prove.
 
In this conversation, we get into:
Why “imposter syndrome” isn’t actually a syndrome
What your brain is doing in real time when it kicks in
How early experiences wire your default response patterns
The two most common reactions: shrinking vs overproving
How to interrupt that pattern instead of reinforcing it
What it looks like to use it as a signal, not a limitation
 
Because once you understand where it’s coming from, you stop reacting on autopilot and start choosing how you show up.
 
If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but keep pulling yourself back at the exact moment it matters most, this one will hit.
 
01:30 – Why it’s not a “syndrome” at all03:00 – The brain’s role in self-doubt05:00 – Why imposter syndrome never fully goes away06:30 – What triggers it during growth moments08:00 – Why trying to “fix” it doesn’t work10:00 – Identifying your personal pattern12:00 – The defining moment that shapes it15:00 – How to interrupt and rewire the pattern17:00 – Shrinking vs overcompensating19:00 – What changes when you stop proving yourself21:00 – Real-life transformation example23:00 – The impact on leadership and confidence25:00 – Why authenticity outperforms performance27:00 – Using imposter syndrome as a signal
If you’re done letting that voice run the show, Jen has the tools to actually change it.
Start with her quiz: jencokenquiz.com
Then grab her book Make Imposter Syndrome Your Superpower or dive into her work at jencoken.com
#ImposterSyndrome #Confidence #Leadership #Mindset #SelfDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership #WomenInSales #EmotionalIntelligence #HighPerformance #BlackSheepNetwork

AI isn’t a future shift - it’s already part of your sales floor, whether you’ve realized it or not. 
While companies debate adoption, reps have already moved.
They’re writing emails with it and strategizing on sales deals. 
They didn’t talk to you about it and that’s where things can go wrong. 
In this new episode of Black Sheep Network, we sit down with Mike Allton to unpack “shadow AI” and why ignoring it creates more risk than addressing it directly.
Then Mike breaks down what to do instead because AI can be a powerful sales tool. 
The problem isn’t AI - it’s unmanaged usage.
You need structure, guidance and consistency to make it successful. 
Without that you have: 
Uneven, unprofessional execution
Security exposure
Missed chances to scale what works
If AI is already happening inside your team - listen to this episode so you can lead it instead of trying to catch up to it.
Otherwise, it could cause more harm than good.
01:10 – The overload of AI tools and why most don’t matter02:30 – Why focusing on workflows matters more than tools04:00 – What salespeople actually want AI to handle05:30 – What “shadow AI” is07:00 – Why reps are already using AI on their own09:00 – The hidden risk of unsanctioned AI use11:30 – Real examples of how reps are using AI today14:00 – Security risks and data exposure explained16:30 – Why reps don’t tell leadership they’re using AI18:30 – The gap between reps using AI and those who aren’t20:30 – Why leadership is slow to adopt AI22:30 – Aligning AI with revenue goals24:30 – What changes when AI is implemented correctly26:30 – The traffic light system for safe AI usage28:30 – How AI helps scale without increasing headcountAbout the guestMike Allton is the founder of The AI Hat, where he helps businesses make sense of AI without the noise. His work focuses on practical implementation—turning AI from a buzzword into something teams can actually use to improve performance, streamline workflows, and scale intelligently.
He’s known for cutting through hype and showing leaders what matters: where AI fits, where it doesn’t, and how to use it without creating more complexity than it solves.
If you want to go deeper into his work or connect directly, you can check him out here:https://theaihat.com/connect#AIinSales #SalesLeadership #B2BSales #SalesStrategy #RevenueGrowth #SalesTeams #ArtificialIntelligence #SalesEnablement #FutureOfWork #BlackSheepSales #BlackSheepNetwork 

Kevin Roy didn’t build Green Banana SEO by playing it safe.
He built it by surviving a 50/50 partner who stopped working, a salesperson who sued him, a maxed-out line of credit, and a retirement fund he had to drain just to make payroll.
In this episode, Kevin shares the hard-won lessons behind 17 years in digital marketing and how nearly losing everything became the best thing that ever happened to his company.
He also breaks down what actually matters for SEO in the age of AI. The path forward is simpler and more doable than most people think.
What you’ll walk away with:
Why 50/50 partnerships are a trap and what to look for instead • The white label warning signs most agencies discover too late • How Kevin's team convinced him to fire bad clients and revenue actually increased • The two client red flags Kevin screens for on every sales call • A practical framework for ranking in AI search, including entity stacking and schema • Kevin’s take on the Dead Internet Theory
Kevin has weathered the kind of setbacks that cause most founders to fold.
A predatory salesperson.A disengaged partner.A business on the verge of collapse.
He pushed through every one of them and came out the other side with zero debt, a high-performing team, and a business built entirely on his own terms.
If you’ve ever been burned by a bad partnership, drawn into a deal that looked good on paper, or you’re trying to stay visible in an AI-driven search landscape, this episode belongs in your ears.
Hit play.
 
👤 Guest BioKevin Roy is the founder and owner of Green Banana SEO, a performance-driven digital marketing agency based in Boston. With 15+ years in the industry, Kevin has generated tens of millions in revenue across diverse markets and has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal Fast 50 and Inc. 5000. He's known for building cross-functional teams, improving customer experience, and staying ahead of the curve as search evolves — from Google to AI.
🌐 https://greenbananaseo.com/author-kevin-c-roy-greenbanana-seo/ 🔍 Google "I just met Kevin" to find his page
 
3:15 How Kevin accidentally started his company (HTML classes, severance, and three free websites)6:00 Sales, NLP, and the meeting where Kevin closed a client in two minutes7:30 The 50/50 business partner mistake - what went wrong and why11:30 What to look for in a business partner (grit, work ethic, hard conversations)13:30 The white label salesperson who stole clients, took employees, and sued them17:00 How firing bad clients and unprofitable white label accounts turned things around19:30 A leadership moment22:00 Kevin's two client screening red flags (and why the proposal edit rule works)23:30 From near-collapse to zero debt: where Green Banana is now24:30 SEO in the age of AI - the 80% that still matters26:00 Entity stacking, schema, and how to build credibility for AI search27:30 The Dead Internet Theory - Kevin's take#AISearch #AnswerEngineOptimization #SEOAgency #DigitalMarketing #OnPageSEO #LinkBuilding #BlackSheepNetwork #BusinessPodcast #MarketingPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #SearchEngineOptimization #KevinRoy #AleashaBahr

What if the skills you use every day as a parent are the same sales and marketing skills that make a business successful?
In this episode of Black Sheep Network, I sit down with marketing strategist, copywriter, and LaunchFlow creator Danielle Weil to explore the unexpected overlap between parenting and marketing.
Danielle has written dozens of six- and seven-figure launches and helped generate more than $170 million in client sales. But the insight behind her latest work didn’t come from a marketing playbook. It came from parenting.
Her podcast, Market Like a Parent and Parent Like a Marketer, explores the parallels between raising children and communicating with customers. Because both require empathy, clarity, boundaries, and the ability to guide someone toward a better decision without force.
In this conversation, we unpack:
Why empathy is the starting point for both parenting and marketing • Why choices outperform commands when it comes to influence • How understanding emotional triggers strengthens your message • Why clear boundaries and transparency build trust with customers • What kids reveal about negotiation, persuasion, and influence • Why urgency works best when it’s honest
This episode pushes back on the idea that marketing has to be pushy or manipulative to be successful.
The most effective marketing looks a lot more like good parenting: understanding people, communicating clearly, and helping them move toward what’s right for them.
If marketing or sales have ever felt uncomfortable or inauthentic, this conversation offers a different lens.
You may already have the skills. You just haven’t been calling them marketing.
02:00 – Why parenting skills translate surprisingly well into marketing
04:00 – The difference between marketing and sales conversations
06:00 – How offering choices increases cooperation in kids and customers
08:00 – Why empathy is the foundation of both parenting and marketing
10:00 – Understanding emotional triggers and the root cause of problems
13:00 – Why feeling understood helps clients trust solutions
16:00 – Removing shame and blame to create change
18:30 – Why pushy marketing tactics create resistance
20:30 – Negotiation lessons from kids and everyday life
23:00 – The importance of real urgency and honest boundaries in marketing
25:00 – Final thoughts on parenting, persuasion, and influence
Danielle Weil is a copy and marketing strategist and the creator of LaunchFlow, where she helps expert business owners build profitable, sustainable launch engines.
 
You can listen to her podcast here:
marketlikeaparent.podbean.com
 
For more conversations with disruptors who challenge the status quo in sales, leadership, and business:
Website: https://aleashabahr.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr
#BlackSheepNetwork #MarketingStrategy #EmpathyInMarketing #EthicalMarketing #Copywriting #MarketingPsychology #Entrepreneurship #SalesWithoutPressure #BlackSheepSales #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipConversations #LaunchStrategy #WomenInBusiness #MarketingPodcast #WomensMonth 

Linda Fisk spent two years listening to women describe earning their seat at the table, only to be handed a notepad and told to take notes.
She was CMO of one of the most prestigious leadership organizations in the world when she launched a global listening tour to find out why women kept leaving. What she heard was consistent across chapters, across countries, across cultures. Women who had done everything to qualify were still being treated like support staff by the men around them.
She brought the findings back. Leadership shrugged. 
So, she moved to a CEO role at another organization and tried again. The founder told her directly he had hired a woman so the box was checked, and he had no interest in going further.
She resigned the next day. 
Then she built LeadHERship Global from scratch. It now has over 10,000 members.
Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
The cultural resistance to diversity within high-level leadership spaces
How “member-led culture” is often used as a justification for inaction
The moment Linda chose to resign rather than compromise her values
The difference between transactional networking and transformational community
Why women excel in trust-based, curated leadership circle
This episode is not about complaining about broken systems.
It’s about what happens when you design a better one.
If you have ever earned your place but still felt like you did not truly belong, this conversation will resonate deeply.
And if you are building something different in your own industry, this episode is proof that disruption is not rebellion. It is leadership.
 
About Linda Fisk: Linda is a multi-award-winning CEO, two-time Stevie International Business Award winner, two-time TEDx speaker, six-time international bestselling author, US Senator for the WBAF, and chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, a curated community for high-caliber women leaders.
 
05:00 – Why only 5–8% of members were women06:30 – “We don’t need more women” – cultural resistance revealed08:00 – The limits of member-led culture12:00 – Being told diversity wasn’t a priority14:00 – The decision to resign15:30 – Why LeadHERship Global was created18:00 – Inclusive vs. exclusive leadership models20:30 – Transactional networking vs. transformational community23:00 – The neuroscience of how women network differently25:00 – Blending business mastery with wellbeing28:00 – Why women need trusted circles, not just access30:00 – Growing to 10,000+ members32:00 – The power of building what doesn’t exist
 
Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafisk/
For more conversations that challenge the norm and elevate what’s possible:Website: https://aleashabahr.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr
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What if the key to better focus, faster decisions, and that elusive flow state… is more mechanics than “mindset work.”
 
In this episode of The Black Sheep Network, I talk with John Kennedy, creator of Combat Brain Training and a pioneer in applied neuroplasticity. His brain training method has helped Marines reduce combat casualties, athletes unlock peak performance, and founders break through the fog of overwhelm - all using simple, non-digital exercises that rewire the brain in minutes.
 
This isn’t about willpower. It’s not about trying harder. 
 
It’s about changing how your brain processes information so you can lead, create, and respond from clarity instead of chaos.
 
Here’s what your brain’s about to pick up by listening: 
How to train your brain to access flow state on demand
Techniques to improve focus and reaction time under pressure
Tools to strengthen intuition and make faster, smarter decisions
How to break emotional patterns that keep you stuck
The science behind simple brain training that actually works
 
If you’ve ever felt like your brain is moving slower than you’d like, this conversation will shift how you think about thinking.
 
Want to dive deeper into John’s work? Learn more at: www.combatbraintraining.com 
 
🔥 If this episode sparks something and you’re ready to clear the mental clutter in your sales process, my Discovery and Audit Call is a zero-pressure space to get clarity on what’s not working—and where to go next.
Book your call here: https://calendly.com/aleasha/salesteam-levelup 
 
02:00 – John’s unconventional path and innovations in neuroplasticity04:30 – How John helped Marines reduce casualties and heal trauma in just 3 months07:45 – Rewiring the brain to improve intuition and decision-making10:15 – How flow state becomes accessible (and trainable) through brain processing13:00 – The simple paper-based exercises that rewire brain function17:00 – Why these exercises impact not just performance, but emotional health20:00 – Neuro-priming before big moments: what pro athletes and execs use23:30 – Emotional breakthroughs: clients off medication, overcoming deep blocks26:00 – John’s surprising weight-loss client story (and what made it work)28:00 – How to access the training and apply it to different goals30:00 – Final thoughts: changing your habits starts with how your brain processes
Connect With Aleasha:Website - https://aleashabahr.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr 
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One of the biggest myths about productivity is that better time management will fix burnout.
But what if time isn’t the real problem?
In this episode of The Black Sheep Network podcast, I sit down with Stephen Courson to unpack why so many high-performing, driven people still feel overwhelmed, distracted, and exhausted - even when they’re doing “everything right.” The issue isn’t discipline or effort. It’s the lack of a system that protects your most valuable resources.
Stephen introduces his TEAMS method - Time, Energy, Attention, Money, and Soul. It’s a very Black Sheep approach to high performance that has nothing to do with doing more. 
He explains how to design your days, work, and life in a way that actually supports well-being, focus, and long-term success.
In this episode, you will discover:
Why traditional time management and productivity hacks don’t work
What’s really draining your energy and attention (and how to spot it fast)
Why working harder or more efficiently won’t fix the wrong goal
The difference between managing your life and intentionally designing it
Why alignment and sustainability matter more than any revenue milestone
If you’ve reached that uncomfortable middle ground where life looks “fine” on paper but feels flat, heavy, or uninspiring - this conversation will land.
And if you want to go deeper into Stephen’s frameworks, tools, and real-world strategies for building a life around what you value (not just what’s expected), explore his podcast and resources at www.lifebuilder.co  - a practical life-design toolkit for high-functioning humans who are tired of being tired.
03:18 – The real cost of overinvesting in work07:12 – The TEAMS framework explained11:46 – How Parkinson’s Law quietly steals your time16:10 – Why high achievers stop dreaming20:34 – Attention is your most valuable asset24:50 – How to audit where your life is actually going29:15 – Success vs fulfillment33:55 – Living on autopilot is a silent choice38:25 – Redefining wealth beyond money43:20 – Making intentional investments in your life47:45 – Final reflections on fulfillment and purpose
#BlackSheepNetwork #LifestyleDesign #TimeFreedom #BurnoutRecovery #EnergyManagement  #IntentionalLiving #HighPerformerProblems #LiveOnPurpose #WorkLifeDesign #TEAMSMethod #EntrepreneurLife #PerformanceWithoutBurnout #ConsciousSuccess  #TimeManagementTips #LifeOptimization #LeadershipGrowth #PurposeOverPressure  #AttentionIsCurrency #LifeBuilder
Connect With Aleasha:Website - https://aleashabahr.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr

If you’ve ever been told your idea was too risky, too emotional, or “would never work,” this episode of The Black Sheep Network is your reminder to trust your instincts.
 
I sat down with Andrew Bolton, founder of Tech Rescue, and Kareesha Carter, CEO of The Bougie Executive Agency, to break down how a so-called bad idea became a nearly $50M company built on human connection, not automation.
 
Andrew built Tech Rescue after watching his grandmother struggle to get basic tech help. Instead of bots, scripts, or outsourced call centers, he chose real people and real support. Even when everyone told him it would fail.
 
Kareesha came in to shape the brand’s voice and positioning, helping Tech Rescue scale quickly by prioritizing emotion, clarity, and trust over empty optimization tactics.
 
In this episode, we unpack:
Why AI and over-optimization can actively damage trust
How to scale without losing your values or your voice
Why execution with integrity matters more than ideas
What actually makes people trust a brand
Why emotional connection drives sustainable growth
 
If you want a playbook to build something meaningful without selling out or stripping out the soul, press play.
 
Learn more about Tech Rescue at www.techrescue.io
 
And if you want marketing that delivers real ROI without manipulation, connect with Kareesha at www.kareeshacarter.com
 
🎙 The Black Sheep Network
Where genius thrives because we stopped following the crowd.
 
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