Podcast
Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention
Hosted by RaeAnne Conat · EN
Twenty years, four businesses, and more lessons learned the hard way than I can count. I’ve built a soap company that sold to over 10K stores, launched two gift boutiques, and created a live music lounge—keeping things interesting is kind of my thing.
Here, you’ll find candid, comedic insight into the hard-earned lessons of entrepreneurship—the good, the bad, and the "‘wish someone had warned me’ moments."
Whether you’re starting a business, reinventing your career, or just love behind-the-scenes stories of business ownership, this podcast has something for you. You’ll also hear exclusive chapters and excerpts from the upcoming publication series, Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention—a curated collection of business insight, self-growth strategies, and real-world lessons from two decades of building (and rebuilding). Each episode is packed with entrepreneurial wisdom, personal development takeaways, and straight-shooting advice that just might save you time, money, and frustration on your own journey. Because reinvention isn’t just about business—it’s about life. unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com
Here, you’ll find candid, comedic insight into the hard-earned lessons of entrepreneurship—the good, the bad, and the "‘wish someone had warned me’ moments."
Whether you’re starting a business, reinventing your career, or just love behind-the-scenes stories of business ownership, this podcast has something for you. You’ll also hear exclusive chapters and excerpts from the upcoming publication series, Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention—a curated collection of business insight, self-growth strategies, and real-world lessons from two decades of building (and rebuilding). Each episode is packed with entrepreneurial wisdom, personal development takeaways, and straight-shooting advice that just might save you time, money, and frustration on your own journey. Because reinvention isn’t just about business—it’s about life. unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com
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Blink Blink Blink...You Good?
Apr 11, 202500:08:52Tap to summarizeEver notice how the second your blinker goes on, every car in your zip code seems to downshift into sloth mode? In this episode of Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention, we explore the irrational rage of everyday annoyances—blinker slowdowns, hallway shoulder checks, rogue cabinet corners, and broken toes via innocent baseboard trim. (Yes. Actual broken toes.)If you've ever been overstimulated, burned out, or screamed “Really? TODAY?!” at the universe over something small, this one’s for you.You’ll hear hilarious personal stories, real signs of sensory overload, and practical ways to reset your vibe (even if that means singing in your car like it’s your job). This isn’t just about road rage—it’s about the sneaky ways stress builds, the emotional weight of small-town social pressure, and how learning to pause might just save your sanity (and your pinky toe).🔊 Press play if you're ready for humor, insight, and a dose of relatable chaos—delivered in under 20 minutes.
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"Hi, I'm Business Bleu Cheese"
Mar 25, 202500:18:52Tap to summarize🧀 "Hi, I’m Business Bleu Cheese"Let’s talk about taste buds, career pivots, and that time I accidentally launched mashed peas and potatoes across a holiday dinner table. You ever hated a food so much as a kid that your whole nervous system rejected it? Mine was a combo platter of cold mashed potatoes and overcooked peas, force-fed to me by well-meaning adults who clearly didn’t know I was built different. And now? Now I CRAVE bleu cheese like it’s oxygen.Which got me thinking… our tastes evolve. And if that’s true for food, it’s gotta be true for business, careers, and what we’re willing to tolerate in life too.🔄 Maybe you’re in a 7-year itch phase—personally, professionally, or pantry-related.💼 Maybe you're afraid to pivot because you’ve been taught you're supposed to stick it out ‘til retirement—even though those plans are vanishing faster than your last clean hoodie.🧪 Maybe you’re not a flake. Maybe you’re evolving.💡 In this episode, I break down:Why it’s okay if your passions and career path have shiftedThe science behind evolving preferences (food and life)How to tell the difference between a funk… and a full-on moldy rutPlus, signs it’s time to pivot—and when it might not be. (Yes, I said it.)So if you've ever questioned why you're suddenly craving mold or questioning your life choices… this one's for you. 📌 Listen now on your favorite podcast app🎯 Tell me—what's YOUR bleu cheese moment?#NewPodcastEpisode #UnfinishedBusiness #BleuCheeseWisdom #TasteBudTheory #CareerPivot #EntrepreneurLife #FunnyBusiness #ReinventionSeason #BusinessWithABite #SevenYearItch #LetItMold #CleanPlateClubDropOut #comedy #storytelling #bleucheeseenergy #cleanplateclubsurvivor #midlifeinsights #funnybusiness #womenwhoreinvent #unfinishedbusinesspodcast #realhumorrealtalk
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Why Is My Garbage Can Judging Me?
Mar 20, 202500:11:29Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever discreetly buried your uneaten food under a paper towel, congratulations—you, too, might be a product of The Clean Plate Club™. But why do we do this?Is there an Uneaten Food Police? Am I afraid my trash can is going to judge me?And does this subconscious food guilt have anything to do with my childhood fear of Oscar the Grouch? (Probably.) In this episode, we dig into:✅ The psychological leftovers of being raised to "clean your plate"✅ The dinner table survival tactics of every 80s/90s kid✅ How this weird habit ties into business, career moves, and the sunk cost fallacy✅ The fine art of knowing when to walk away from something that no longer serves you (whether that’s a career, a bad business investment, or that expired ranch dressing in your fridge)So grab a snack (and maybe hide it in a napkin for old time’s sake), and let’s unpack this nonsense together. 📢 Full Episode Drops Now! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#Podcast #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #LifeLessons #CareerChange #BusinessHumor #WorkLifeBalance #MillennialHumor #CleanPlateClub #SunkCostFallacy #FoodGuilt #OscarTheGrouch #JobHunting #CareerAdvice #OvercomingObligation #LifeChoices #Motivation #Humor #Storytelling
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Why Is Picking Up a Bobby Pin Harder Than Running a Business
Feb 26, 202500:05:31Tap to summarizeWhy is picking up bobby pins off the floor harder than running a business? Science says friction and surface area. I say there’s a small village of bobby pins living in my hair with a personal vendetta, and I am their pawn. But avoiding small, frustrating tasks—like picking up bobby pins—only makes them multiply. Business, life, or hair accessories… tackle them now, or risk a full Gremlin situation. And I think we all remember how that turned out.
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Feb 26, 202500:07:25Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about reinvention. Not the motivational, sunrise yoga retreat kind, but the real-life kind—the kind that sneaks up on you when you realize your once-brilliant idea, career, or haircut isn’t working anymore.And if you’ve ever cut your own bangs, rocked a Kool-Aid mustache in elementary school, or survived a perm that had absolutely no business existing—then congrats! You’ve already experienced reinvention.In this episode, we’re diving into:✔️ The absolutely questionable hair decisions of my past and how they somehow apply to business.✔️ Why reinvention isn’t always glamorous—sometimes, it looks a lot like standing in your bathroom with scissors, thinking this is gonna change everything.✔️ How to embrace reinvention in life and business (without burning it all down every time things get stale). Whether you’re pivoting in business, career, or just trying to figure out what’s next—this episode is for you. Because reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about knowing when to trim the dead ends (literally and metaphorically). Hit Play. Pass it on.🎧 unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com #Reinvention #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessLessons #BadHairDecisions
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Why Does Soup Math Never Math
Feb 25, 202500:12:39Tap to summarizeToo much soup? Not so bad. Too much salad? Huge mistake. You have exactly 7 minutes until it’s a sad, soggy, wilted bowl of regret that you have to ultimately throw out three days later anyway when it becomes an unrecognizable sludge in the crisper. In this episode of Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention, we’re dishing up these culinary miscalculations as a metaphor for overcommitting and how to ladle out a more balanced approach.🥣🥗 Just like our cooking escapades, we often take on more than we can handle in business and life. In the latest episode of Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention, we serve up a hearty discussion on overcommitment and finding that perfect balance.🎧Tune in for a flavorful mix of laughs and insights, all in under 15 minutes. Perfect for your daily commute, workout, or while cooking up your next big idea. #PodcastLife #Overcommitment #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurLife #UnfinishedBusiness For more episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and updates, visit unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com and follow us on social media.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Why Did I Make My Cat Listen To "Sharin the Night Together" by Dr. Hook 37 times in a row?
Feb 25, 202500:04:35Tap to summarizeEver force your pets to endure a song on repeat 37 times in a row while you stress clean your house? No? Just me? Right on.Welcome to another episode of Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention, where we’re diving deep into why my cat had no choice but to become a reluctant Dr. Hook fan and how this bizarre moment perfectly sums up business, burnout, and the slippery slope of overthinking. Because let’s be real—whether you’re looping a song, re-reading an old email thread, or analyzing that one weird interaction from five years ago (yes, Susan, I remember), sometimes our brains just get stuck. And in life and business, knowing when to break the loop is everything.🎙 Listen in for hilarious insights, the importance of recognizing when you’re spinning your wheels, and why your next great idea might be waiting just beyond your latest musical obsession.📲 Stream now on Spreaker, Spotify, and other major platforms!🔗 unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com for a full list of Projects #Podcast #DrHook #Overthinking #BusinessLessons #FunnyPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #UnfinishedBusiness #Reinvention #LifeLessons #ComedicInsight
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Burnout: The Office Christmas Party Hook-Up You Regret
Feb 25, 202500:06:34Tap to summarizeBurnout: The Office Christmas Party Hookup You Regret🎤💼🎄 One minute, you're on top of your game—crushing deadlines, making deals, and feeling invincible. The next? You're in a full-blown burnout spiral, dodging responsibilities like they’re Eddie from Accounting after that regrettable office Christmas party hookup. (We’ve all been there… right?) Burnout sneaks up just like bad decisions at an open bar: It feels great in the moment, but the aftermath? Ick.In this episode of Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention, we’re unpacking:✅ The signs you’re about to ghost your own responsibilities✅ How burnout tricks you into thinking you're just “pushing through”✅ Why balance isn’t just for yoga instructors & trust fund babies✅ How to recover (without quitting your job & moving to a remote alpaca farm… yet)💥 Listen now and get ready to laugh, nod, and maybe rethink that third cup of coffee.Visit full site for full list of projects:🔗unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com #Podcast #EntrepreneurLife #BurnoutRecovery #BusinessHumor #HustleCulture #Hustle #Business #Comedy #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessLessons #UnfinishedBusinessPodcast
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Work Ethic: The Skill That Builds Everything, and Why It Matters
Feb 25, 202500:05:45Tap to summarizeIf you've ever been denied a job for ‘lack of experience’ only to watch someone literally walk out mid-shift—welcome. You’re in the right place.In this episode of Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention, we’re talking about work ethic—the thing that builds everything, keeps businesses running, and makes the difference between bare minimum effort and actually showing up and doing the work.Expect:✔️ The hilariously infuriating story of how I got rejected from a serving job, only to watch my actual waitress vanish into the parking lot mid-shift.✔️ Why work ethic isn’t about what you do, but how you show up—whether you’re running a business, switching careers, or just trying to survive another Monday.And don’t worry—you don’t have to be an entrepreneur to find value here. If you like quick, uplifting, and humorous takes on life’s ridiculous moments, with a side of real business lessons learned over 20 years, you’re in the right place. Hit Play. Pass it on.🎧 Listen now #SmallBusiness #WorkEthic #FunnyBusinessFails #EntrepreneurLife
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Feb 23, 202500:00:36Tap to summarizeWhat do business strategies, bobby pin, avoidance tactics, and mohawks with no exit strategy have in common? More than you think. This podcast takes a short, comedic dive into the everyday moments that make us laugh or go WTF—then ties them back to business, life, and everything in between. I built a soap company that sold in 10K stores, curated a live music lounge, and launched two trendy retail & confectionary shops. Now, in my Reinvention Era, I’m dishing out the good, the bad, and the wildly unexpected to save you time, money, and frustration. Visit unfinishedbusinessreinvention.com
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