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Executive Suite Podcast
Hosted by Savannah Folse · EN
The Executive Suite is where entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth mindset check in. Hosted by Savannah Folse Ikonomopoulos — former collegiate athlete turned founder and CEO of Check Creative and CO-Founder of Ikon Talent — this podcast pulls back the curtain on building and scaling a business.
From startup strategy and marketing to leadership wins, lessons, and setbacks, Savannah shares the real playbook of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or ambitious professional, The Executive Suite gives you mindset shifts, practical tools, and behind-the-scenes stories to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
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EP 4: Too much AMBITION can get you in TROUBLE
Feb 200:28:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Executive Suite, Savannah digs into the side of ambition no one really talks about — the part where it starts working against you. Pulling in lessons from her sports background, she breaks down what happens when you’re so used to competing, pushing, and performing that you miss the signs that you’re off balance.From burnout masked as productivity to chasing goals that don’t even feel like yours anymore, this episode looks at the difference between healthy drive and self-sabotage. Savannah shares how she learned to slow down, adjust the playbook, and build ambition that’s aligned — not chaotic.If you’re wired to win, but you’re starting to feel the cost, this one hits home.Welcome back to the Suite — it’s time to recalibrate.
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EP 3: Shedding Skin Season | Mental Health & Awareness
Jan 500:20:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Executive Suite, Savannah talks about the seasons of growth that require letting go — habits, mindsets, roles, and even versions of yourself that no longer fit. This is the “shedding skin” season: uncomfortable, clarifying, and necessary.Savannah shares what mental health and self-awareness look like in real time as a founder, and how slowing down, noticing patterns, and telling the truth to yourself creates space for your next level. If you’re in a season of transition or feel like you’re outgrowing parts of your life, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Welcome to your reset — the Suite has room for it.
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EP 2: Thinking Like an Executive vs. a Founder
Dec 100:08:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Executive Suite, Savannah breaks down the real difference between sitting in the Founder’s Chair and operating like an Executive. One is fueled by vision, instinct, and survival. The other is built on clarity, systems, and long-term thinking. Most entrepreneurs have to learn how to switch between both and knowing when to do it can change everything.Savannah shares how stepping into an executive mindset reshaped her business, her decisions, and her leadership. If you’re building something and feel the growing pains of outgrowing your old role, this episode gives you the perspective shift you’ve been missing.Grab your seat, the Suite is upgrading.
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EP 1: Founding the Suite | My Journey to Entrepreneurship
Nov 1400:08:37Tap to summarizeIn the first episode of The Executive Suite Podcast, Savannah Ikonomopoulos—founder and CEO of Check Creative & Co-Founder of Ikon Talent—sets the tone for what this podcast is all about. She shares the real reason she launched the show, what listeners can expect, and why this space is dedicated to the moments where growth, mindset, and business meet. This episode opens the door to the Suite: intentional conversations, clarity-driven thinking, and the behind-the-scenes moves that shape modern entrepreneurship. If you’re ambitious, building something of your own, or ready to step into your next level, this is your official check-in. Welcome to the Suite.
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Delulu is the Solulu with Victoria Masters
Feb 9, 202400:52:33Tap to summarizeTune in with Host, Savannah Folse, and Victoria Masters, Owner of 11th Haus, as they dive into setting business goals, the power of social media, and zero to six figures in 30 days.
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Maneuvering the Business World with Ashley Sievert
Jan 22, 202400:44:45Tap to summarizeTune in with Host, Savannah Folse, and Ashley Sievert, Owner of Ashley Sievert Beauty, as they dive into CEO mindset and mentality and trials and tribulations as a business owner.
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