Spark Good Podcast

What if the key to building a more sustainable business isn't working harder—but changing the rhythm of how you work? Many entrepreneurs plan for the year ahead with the best intentions, only to find themselves...

"We're not starting over. We're resetting — moving forward with greater awareness, understanding, and wisdom." - Stephanie Malon-Rufi It's easy to let a busy first half of the year stand in for a good first half of the...

What if the problem isn't your effort? Many service-based business owners are working incredibly hard—and still feeling stuck. In this special training, Stephanie shares why working harder isn't always the answer, the...

What happens when the business model you carefully designed doesn't work the way you expected? For many entrepreneurs, that moment can feel like failure. But often, it's actually an invitation to pay attention, adapt...

It's easy to see the risks that come with change. What's harder to see is the cost of not changing. In this episode, Stephanie shares the story of a business owner who appeared to have a thriving, growing business—but...

You set the goals. You bought the planner. Maybe you even created the color-coded spreadsheet. And yet... a few months later, you're wondering why you're off track. Most entrepreneurs assume the problem is a lack of...

You're booked. You're busy. Clients are coming in. On the surface, things look good. But if you're honest with yourself, are you building a profitable business—or have you simply created a very demanding job? In this...

This episode explores the shift that changes everything for service-based business owners — and it's probably not what you think. If you've been stuck trying new tactics, tweaking your offers, or working harder without...

If you've ever told yourself you're "too busy" to look at your business finances — or found yourself dreading that annual tax time reckoning — this episode is for you. Stephanie gets honest about a pattern she carried...

We all start a new quarter, a new season with the best intentions — a solid plan, clear goals, and real motivation to make it happen. But what if the thing slowing you down isn't your strategy or your schedule? In this...

If you've ever ended a long workday wondering how you were so busy—and yet feel like nothing really moved forward—you're not alone. In this episode, Stephanie Malon-Rufi digs into one of the most frustrating experiences...

In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, Stephanie invites you into an honest conversation about something every entrepreneur faces—but few plan for: diminished capacity. Whether it's global uncertainty, community...

In early 2026, many business owners are navigating an environment where everything feels urgent. Between economic shifts, social disruption, and the everyday pressures of entrepreneurship, it can feel like your...

In early 2026, showing up as a business owner has felt different. Living in the Twin Cities amid increased ICE presence, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi shares she has been grappling with a question many business owners are...

Take courage friends. The way is often hard, the path is never clear, and the stakes are very high. Take courage. For deep down, there is another truth: you are not alone. By Wayne B. Arnason In this joint episode of...