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Empowering Women's Transition from Corporate Leadership to Business Ownership: Featuring Tasha Dash

In this episode of The Circle of the Panda Podcast, host JD welcomes Tasha Dash, a transformative leader who helps women transition from corporate roles to successful business ownership. Tasha is the CEO and founder of She Dreams Consulting and the creator of She Dreams Academy, offering guidance and strategies to empower women to build sustainable businesses. Tasha shares her personal journey, her challenges, and how she turned setbacks into stepping stones. She also delves into the importance of having a strong foundation for a business and the critical role of mindset. Additionally, Tasha discusses the advantages and applications of AI in enhancing business operations. Tune in for inspiring insights and practical advice on achieving entrepreneurial success.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:19 Tasha Dash's Mission and Background

00:45 The Birth of She Dreams Academy

01:18 Tasha's Personal Journey and Setbacks

01:27 Podcast Overview and Topics

01:45 Initial Conversation with Tasha

03:01 Tasha's Corporate to Entrepreneurship Transition

04:22 Challenges and Realizations in Business

07:02 The Importance of Mentorship

14:06 Mindset Shift from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

17:18 Building a Strong Business Foundation

19:22 Overcoming Rejection and Serving Others

20:24 Faith and Resilience in Entrepreneurship

21:39 Navigating the Early Stages of Entrepreneurship

22:09 The Importance of Knowing Your Why

23:08 Learning from Mistakes and Mentorship

26:31 Family History in Entrepreneurship

30:00 The Role of AI in Modern Business

38:32 Conclusion and Contact Information

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In Episode 2 of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross takes us into the reality of spiritual battles and how to stand firm when they come. From Ephesians 6, he reminds us that the fight isn’t against people but against unseen spiritual forces, and God equips us with the armor to endure. JD walks through each piece of the armor of God—truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—and shares how these tools prepare us to respond with peace instead of anger. He offers a personal story of confrontation, showing how remembering God’s Word transformed a tense encounter into understanding. The episode closes with encouragement from Isaiah 41:10, a reminder that God is with us, strengthening and upholding us.

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This is the third in a three-part series with Barrett Counterman.

In this episode Barrett discusses:

- a perception that some have of people with disabilities

- why there are not more people with disabilities in churches

- how to pray for someone with a disability

- how a Bible Study would look if Barrett ran one

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In this opening episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross lays the foundation for a new 12-week series. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:11–12, he unpacks what it means to 'fight the good fight of faith.' Life is full of battles—stress, division, even the struggles within our own minds—but the Bible calls us to focus on the one fight that leads to peace, joy, and eternal reward. JD contrasts the weariness of worldly fights with the hope and contentment that come from pursuing righteousness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. This series isn’t just for those who share his beliefs; it’s an open invitation to anyone who wants to live with purpose and goodness in a weary world.

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Barrett Counterman has Cerebral Palsy but Cerebral Palsy does not have Barrett Counterman.

Barrett has a clear vision, and he shares it in this episode. He also discusses:

- What he struggles with

- His dream

- Why he uses the name Swaggy Life

- Advice for those serving or living in assisting living homes

Stay tuned for more from Barrett Counterman.

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What does it mean to follow "the Way"? and what is "the Way"?

Or a better way to state it is who is "the Way"?

It is a radical and transformational approach to life.

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It is time for a rebranding of the Circle of the Panda Podcast and with this comes a "renewing of the mind" for our host.

It is impossible to read or hear a consistent message and not be influenced.

Listen in. We hope our message helps you.

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We all have different things that cause us to make big changes in our life.

For me it was:

1. Listening to people talk about pursuing a calling/purpose

2. The need for a career change

3. Engaging with the special needs/neurodiverse community