Actually, I Can.
Lindsay Tjepkema
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About This Podcast
What if the voices that say "you can't" and "you shouldn't" are wrong? Actually, I Can. is a celebration of bold choices, courageous journeys, and the deeply personal stories of founders, visionaries, and leaders who dared to defy the doubters and choose "yes" even when the world kept saying "no."
This isn’t about growth hacks or formulas—it’s about the raw, human moments that shape real leaders. Host Lindsay Tjepkema sits down with real leaders and digs deep into the grit, grief, and reinvention that turned real dreams into exceptional realities.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or on the edge of your next big move, Actually, I Can. will inspire you to trust your intuition, bet on yourself, and redefine success on your own terms.
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S2E8 Too Direct with Stella Garber
Stella Garber has been told her whole life that she is too direct. Too bossy. Too aggressive. She heard it as a kid. She heard it as a young manager. She’s heard it her entire career. And she’s spent…
S2E7 If Not Me, Then Who? with Joy Hoover
Joy Hoover invented a lipstick with a panic button in the base and a drink-testing strip in the cap. She built a national nonprofit from nothing over 12 years that landed in the top 10% in the…
S2E6 Scotty’s Little Sales Club Will Never Work with Scott Leese
Scott Leese’s first sales manager pulled him into his office, looked him dead in the eye, and told him to stop caring so much about his people. Stop going to lunch with them. Stop being their friend.…
S2E5 Show the Real Chapters with Brooke Sellas
During COVID, Brooke Sellas posted something honest on Instagram - two words: “I am so tired.” She wasn’t complaining. She was being human. The mentor she’d hired to help her build her personal brand…
S2E4 Be More Difficult with Katie Robbert
Katie Robbert has been told to stay quiet, stay in her lane, and let someone else be the face of the company. She heard it from a mentor she respected. She heard it from investors. She heard it so…
S2E3 Operate Out of Abundance with Ted Harrison
Ted Harrison has heard the advice a hundred times: negotiate everything, ask for the friends and family discount, don’t spend what you don’t have to. He heard it from other agency founders. From…
S2E2 Think Smaller? No Thanks. with Nomiki Petrolla
Nomiki Petrolla gets told to think smaller. A venture contact - someone who didn’t know her well enough - looked at her vision for Theanna and decided the problem she’s solving is probably just a…
S2E1 Why would I give up? with Alina Vandenberghe
Alina Vandenberghe gets asked constantly: "Why don't you seek an exit?" In CEO communities, at events, from advisors, the assumption is always that a $3 billion exit is the ultimate goal every…
S2 Actually, I Can. Season 2 Trailer
Actually, I Can is a show for founders who are tired of being told how they’re supposed to bring their vision to life.Every episode focuses on guidance the guest received that turned out to be…
S1E20 Actually, You CAN Build A Business For Bereavement with Justin Clifford
What does it look like to build something that companies aren't ready for? Justin Clifford is the CEO of Bereave, a company helping organizations navigate death, bereavement, and grief support in the…
S1E19 Actually, You CAN Dive In And Learn As You Go with Fabian Rodriguez
What if the path you’re on isn’t the one you’re meant to stay on? Fabian Rodriguez opens up about the power of letting go of outdated definitions of success, the invisible toll of constantly trying…
S1E18 Actually, we BOTH CAN with Kelly Ramsdell
What if the version of your life that feels “off course” is actually the one that leads you exactly where you’re meant to go? Coach, creative, and former attorney Kelly Ramsdell (the powerhouse…
S1E17 Actually, You CAN Create The Impossible with Ian Faison
What do the military, marketing, and murder mysteries have in common? According to Ian Faison, everything. Founder and CEO of Caspian Studios, Ian reminds us that creativity belongs in ever…
S1E16 Actually, You CAN Face Fear and Inspire Others with Dorien Morin
What if the next chapter, the next business, or the next pivot could start at 40? Social media strategist and coach Dorien Morin sits down to remind us that it's never too late to start over and…
S1E15 Actually, You CAN Turn Setbacks Into Energy with Adam Barney
What if the secret to sustained success isn't more hustle but better energy? Adam Barney, energy coach and author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full, shares his own journey of being laid off twice…
S1E14 Actually, You CAN Create The Portfolio Life You Love with Melissa Moody
What if building a meaningful career wasn’t about choosing one path but weaving together many? From Google to Alaska to co-founding a startup, Melissa Moody shares what it takes to walk away from the…
S1E13 Actually, You CAN Build A Business That Lasts with Matt Heinz
What if entrepreneurship wasn’t about having all the answers, but having the courage to move forward anyway? Matt Heinz explores what it really means to build something meaningful from navigating…
S1E12 Actually, You CAN Tap Into Your Full Potential with Erica Ballard
What if the life you actually want isn’t something to earn someday but something you can start living right now? Mindset coach Erica Ballard dives into embracing the messy and magical journey of…
S1E11 Actually, You Can Push Through The Impossible with Palash Soni
What happens when you launch a company during a global crisis, while raising a newborn, and everyone around you thinks you're making a mistake? Palash Soni shares his bold leap from India’s startup…
S1E10 Actually, You CAN Win By Going Against The Grain with Oana Manolache
How do you stay bold when the market (and investors) aren’t really ready for your vision? Oana Manolache unpacks what it takes to build an innovative brand in a skeptical market and the complexities…
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Actually, I Can. has published 30 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Actually, I Can. is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 38m.
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