Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Each week, Hosts Curt Kempton and Melody Edwards dive into the ethical questions and dilemmas that keep entrepreneurs up at night. They love talking about the soul of your business, which means having tough conversations that challenge what we believe and push us to think deeper about business, values, and what really matters. Whether you're building your own company or exploring life's big questions, You are welcome here. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Contact: [email protected]

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The Hiring Experiment Part 2: The Connection

Jun 10, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

What does a great interview actually sound like?In Part 2 of The Hiring Experiment, the roles are reversed as Curt interviews Melody using the hiring framework he relies on today. Instead of…

The Hiring Experiment Part 1

Jun 03, 2026 40m Transcript

Melody just got back from a whirlwind week of deep cleaning an inn on Cape Cod while launching a full-blown vegan detox.. yes, at the same time! This episode kicks off with that chaotic personal…

Interview with Josh Latimer Part 3

May 27, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

In Part 3 of Curt and Melody’s conversation with Josh Latimer, the discussion moves far beyond business tactics and into the deeper questions entrepreneurs wrestle with underneath the surface.Josh…

We Were Dreamers Before We Were Entrepreneurs

May 20, 2026 53m Transcript

At what point do entrepreneurs stop dreaming and start only solving problems?In this deeply honest conversation, Curt and Melody explore the tension between creativity, ambition, technology, and…

Mel Infiltrates A Christian Business Conference

May 13, 2026 31m Transcript

What happens when your values deeply align with a room full of people… but your identity still feels complicated?In this episode, Melody joins Curt live from a Christian business conference in…

Interview with Josh Latimer Part 2

May 06, 2026 55m Transcript

Ever feel like your faith, your business, and who you’re becoming… don’t quite line up anymore?That’s where this conversation goes.Curt Kempton and Melody Edwards sit down with Josh Latimer for Part…

Interview with Josh Latimer Part 1

Apr 29, 2026 48m Transcript

In this episode, Curt and Melody sit down with longtime friend and mentor Josh Latimer for a conversation that goes far beyond business strategy.They dig into the uncomfortable side of growth... why…

Petty Justice: Mel Stops Being Nice and Starts Being Real.

Apr 22, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Melody’s nearly ready to start a fight club or at least dish out a little “petty justice.” This episode is basically what happens when you hit your late 40s and realize you’re done tiptoeing around…

AI Was Supposed to Save Time. Why Are We Working More?

Apr 15, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Everyone keeps saying AI should make our work lives easier but is anyone actually working less? This week, Melody and Curt talk about burnout, why faster tech just puts more on our plates, and how…

Business The Gen X Way

Apr 08, 2026 59m Transcript

Curt and Melody are wrestling with what “normal” even means anymore.. especially for Gen X business owners living through the AI revolution. If you’ve ever wondered whether tech is actually making…

Michael Hinderliter: The Cost of Success

Apr 01, 2026 1h 29m Transcript

Ever wonder what really happens when workaholism, family expectations, and a purpose-driven heart collide? In this episode, Melody and Curt dig into the reality of entrepreneurship with Michael…

Is Entrepreneurship Bad for Your Mental Health?

Mar 25, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Mental health is one of those things entrepreneurs love to ignore, but it sneaks up on all of us (usually in the form of workaholism, anxiety, or quarter-life crises... that somehow become annual).…

Addicted to Uncertainty: The Entrepreneur’s Paradox

Mar 18, 2026 56m Transcript

Entrepreneurs love the thrill of chasing the unknown or do they actually crave certainty and stability more than they'd admit? In this episode, Melody and Curt spiral through the chaos, uncertainty,…

S1E26 Fighting your Brain & Open Loops Minisode

Mar 11, 2026 18m Transcript

Sometimes you just have a "blah" day and if you’re an entrepreneur, the pressure to stay “on” can make you question everything. This episode is the business owner’s confessional: Melody admits she’s…

The Inconvenient Reinvention: A Conversation with Bobby Walker Part 2

Mar 04, 2026 1h 18m Transcript

Ever felt like your faith got you into business and then one day, it didn’t fit anymore? In this head-spinning, raw, and sometimes hilarious episode, Curt sits down with Bobby Walker (for round two!)…

S1E24 Morals Without God: A Conversation with Bobby Walker Part 1

Feb 25, 2026 43m Transcript

Curt and Melody bring on Bobby Walker for the ultimate "what actually happens when you go from devout faith to atheism AND still try to build a purposeful business?" episode. Imagine three close…

When Silence Becomes Agreement

Feb 18, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

Ever wonder if staying quiet is actually neutral.. or if sometimes, silence is complicit? This week, Melody and Curt digs into the pressure to stay “out of it” when the world feels like it’s falling…

Who Controls Your Happiness?

Feb 11, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

Ever catch yourself thinking, “Am I happy, or am I just riding the emotional rollercoaster of everyone around me?” This week, Melody and Curt get brutally honest about the messiness of happiness..…

The Battle Between Family and Business

Feb 04, 2026 42m Transcript

Being present sounds easy, but for entrepreneurs whose brains never stop spinning business plates, it can feel downright impossible, especially when family and holiday expectations crash in.In this…

S1E20 The Hard Truth About Teams and Growth

Jan 28, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Letting people go, holding your team accountable, and figuring out what kind of leader you actually want to be.. none of it’s simple. In this episode, Melody and Curt talks about the messiness of…

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