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In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler tackles a topic that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: what nobody tells you about entrepreneurship. While social media often highlights the freedom, flexibility, and financial possibilities that come with running a business, Maya shares the realities that many entrepreneurs experience behind the scenes—but rarely discuss openly. Drawing from her own journey building multiple businesses, launching new ventures, leading teams, and nav

In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler tackles a topic that might ruffle a few feathers: the business advice she believes is complete BS! From "you need a niche before you start" to "you have to quit your job to be successful," Maya breaks down some of the most common pieces of entrepreneurial advice she hears and explains why, in her opinion, many of them do more harm than good. Drawing from her own journey building multiple businesses, launching new ventures, and working with

In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Laure Marchand, founder of Propelle, to tackle one of the biggest challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face in the early stages of business: turning an idea into something real without getting stuck in overthinking, perfectionism, or analysis paralysis. Laure shares her background in tech, startups, and enterprise systems, where she spent years helping companies take large, complex visions and break them down into actionable st

In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down to share the full story behind her newest business venture, Find A Co-Host. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how a real business comes to life. From a late-night idea during the pandemic to a fully launched platform, Maya walks through the evolution of Find A Co-Host, the challenges she faced, what didn’t work, and how she ultimately brought her vision to life. Maya opens up about her own podcasting journey, including why havi

In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Kate Juozaitis, founder of Lift As You Climb Coaching, to tackle one of the most complex and emotionally charged challenges entrepreneurs face: transitioning out of what’s familiar and into what truly aligns with their purpose. Kate shares her powerful and unconventional journey, from her background as a firefighter, EMT, and clinician to building a coaching business designed to support high-level leaders, executives, and en

In episode 149 of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down with Laurelyn Ponders, founder of a PR and social media agency, to tackle one of the most common challenges service-based entrepreneurs face in the early stages of business: connecting with the right clients and turning conversations into paying contracts. Laurelyn shares her journey from working in agencies and in-house brand communications to launching her own business, where she now helps brands amplify their voice through PR,