Evolution or Revolution

A podcast about people making small (or very large) professional changes. I explore how they did it and how you can, too. If it's time to make a change, when do we trim the sails, and when do we burn the boats?

Evolution or Revolution is a business podcast hosted by Courtney Kaplan, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Courtney Kaplan hosts Evolution or Revolution, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Sheila Kazan: Making time for creative expression outside a demanding job.

  Sep 30, 202640 minS2

  Do you have a creative project that you dream about but that never quite gets any time or attention? After all, after work there's not much energy, time or attention left. You'll like Sheila's story. During the day, Sheila Kazan creates programs and experiences designed to help teams thrive at Slack. She's really good at what she does. It's a demanding full-time role. But, Sheila is a storyteller at heart. She's the creator and host of Small Talk with Sheila, where she explores the messy, funny, and very human parts of life. She produces a YouTube channel, podcast and more. Her commitment to this creative expression has caused her to better understand herself, build confidence and make a personal commitment not to quit. Listen to hear more about building a creative life outside of work. In the episode, I talk about (and recommend) The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control, by Katherine Morgan Schafler. YOUTUBE: @SmallTalkWithSheila POD : Small Talk with Sheila (links to Spotify) Send us Fan Mail EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan. Website : Iconic Leadership Coaching. Follow me on IG @iconic_owl Connect on Linked in @courtney-kaplan Music by Midwest Got It ( IG: midwestgotit )

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  Episode #8

  Vinitha Watson: Tapestry of a Career. Founder to Burnout to Healer.

  Sep 22, 202654 minS2

  Today's guest found a transformation after burnout and chronic illness. From founding a groundbreaking incubator for musicians and artists in the Bay Area to finding her own healing and then becoming a Depth Hypnosis practitioner, Vinitha Watson finds her way. Vinitha Watson is a certified Hypnotherapist, Depth Hypnosis Practitioner, and the Founder of Zoo Labs, an arts entrepreneurship organization dedicated to empowering people of color. With over two decades of experience, Vinitha has focused on helping individuals overcome internal obstacles, empowering them to heal and thrive, and creating transformative spaces for healers to deepen their own journeys. Previously, she led a pioneering wellness initiative at Johns Hopkins Medical Residency, introducing wellness tools for medical doctors—a program that has since influenced residency programs nationwide. Vinitha integrates energy medicine, shamanic practices, Buddhist psychology, a degree in Sociology, and training in Psychology with South Indian knowledge systems. This unique perspective helps provide a safe, supportive space for her clients to explore their inner worlds, interpret subconscious patterns, and transform their suffering into greater awareness. Her mission is to help clients uncover the unseen, foster healing through deeper consciousness and understanding, and empower them to reclaim their own agency. InnerAgency : Vinitha's healing practice ZooLabs : supporting music creators – empowering them to fully own and expand their creative paths. We bridge the worlds of music and business by providing artist-tailored entrepreneurial training. Sacred Stream: A School for Consciousness Studies in Berkeley, CA Send us Fan Mail EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan. Website : Iconic Leadership Coaching. Follow me on IG @iconic_owl Connect on Linked in @courtney-kaplan Music by Midwest Got It ( IG: midwestgotit )

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  Evolution or Revolution

  Back to School Bonus.

  Sep 3, 202624 minS2

  Hey! It's me. I've got some great episodes in the works coming to you very soon. But after almost two years of making the podcast, I have some reflections about what I've learned and how this project has changed me. And bonus! Some updates on past guests that are doing amazing things. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan. Website : Iconic Leadership Coaching. Follow me on IG @iconic_owl Connect on Linked in @courtney-kaplan Music by Midwest Got It ( IG: midwestgotit )

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  Episode #6

  Ella Taylor: What about the money? Let's talk with a financial planner.

  Jul 6, 202659 minS2

  Ella Taylor a financial planner and is the CEO of Ella Financial Advising . She spends her days talking to people all about their money - and more importantly how they are using their money to create the life they want. Ella Financial Advising's mission is to make financial planning more inclusive and to use investing as a force for planetary wellbeing . At the core of her work is the belief that money is one of the most powerful tools we have to not only to provide freedom and stability for ourselves, but also to shape the future of our planet. She believes sustainable investing is not just about avoiding harm, but about actively participating in the transition toward healthier systems—financial, social, and ecological. Through steady, values‑aligned action, Ella Financial Advising supports clients in using their money to care for both themselves and the world they are part of. Website : ellafinancialadvising.com Send us Fan Mail EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan. Website : Iconic Leadership Coaching. Follow me on IG @iconic_owl Connect on Linked in @courtney-kaplan Music by Midwest Got It ( IG: midwestgotit )

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  Episode #5

  Mary-Lynne Williams: Leaving tech at 48 for peace & purpose.

  Jun 2, 202656 minS2

  <p>Mary-Lynne Williams is the CEO & Founder of Buffalo Firefly in NYC and Richmond VA. Buffalo Firefly is an Energy Wellness Company whose core mission is to bring the power of sound & energy medicine to the masses, allowing us to recalibrate and elevate from surviving to thriving. Energy medicine and sound healing allow us to regulate our nervous systems as a regular practice, encourage mindful presence, & invite people to achieve more abundance in all aspects of life — resulting in a deeper connection with their soul, the universe & their infinite potential.</p><p><br/>Before stepping into this work, she spent ov...

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