Permission to Kick Ass Podcast

Prepare your earholes for awesome.

This show is all about freelancing and entrepreneurship (and all the fears, roadblocks, and head trash that come along with it). Join me—your host, Angie Colee—as I talk to creative entrepreneurs from all points along the journey, whether they’re just starting out or experienced industry leaders.

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Tricia Brouk: The Importance of Being You

After a friend asked Tricia to direct their TED talk, she realized there was an entire world of people who needed help finding their voice. Whether you’re running your business or stepping up to the speaker’s...
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Whitedove Gannon: Making the Rules for Your Business

After 13 years of running a successful business with her husband (and a couple of her own side hustles, too), Whitedove decided to step out on her own. I love her approach – she’s all about...
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Chrys Clay: Developing a Brain for Business

Here’s an unpopular truth — when starting a business, most people don’t know exactly where they’re going. Chrys didn’t let the fear of the unknown stop her from finding the freedom her corporate job left her...
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Tracie Shroyer: Entrepreneurship on the Road

You’ve just been told the business you’ve spent months and thousands of dollars building isn’t gonna work — what do you do? Tracie got excited and motivated! In a matter of days, she pivoted to create...
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Mícheál O’Neill: Owning Your Expertise

The climb to becoming the “guru” or the “go-to” can seem like an unscalable mountain. After 16 years in business and working with thousands of entrepreneurs, Mícheál  has made that climb. The key to his success?...
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Pauline Longdon: The Anti-Luck Business Strategy

After struggling with (and almost losing herself to) her depression, Pauline became a woman on a mission to make her time count. When she decides to show up, she shows the hell up. Whether it’s flying...
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Allison Carpio: Doing it Your Own Damn Way

When Allison encountered the “Hustle Bro” and “Boss Babe” style of marketing, she really didn’t like it. Especially once she learned that a lot of those persuasion tactics are rooted in some pretty deep-seated shit that...
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Karla Brown: Creating Joy in Your Business

Amongst the goal-digging, hustle-and-grind entrepreneur culture, there’s some sage advice you don’t hear too often: take time to chill the F out. Karla is on a mission with her business to make rest a more common...
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Matt Peet: Big Risks and Big Rewards

Taking a chance and putting yourself out there is a scary experience for any business owner. When Matt approached a marketing superstar, he had a solid strategy but an even better mindset — no expectations. His...
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Jennifer Wells: The Adventure of Building a Business

Starting a business can be scary. When Jennifer started her business ten years ago, fear reared its ugly head. Rather than let it stop her, she asked, “how can I get around this?” and learned to...
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