Stripped Minds | Business, Leadership & Brand Strategy Unfiltered
Welcome to Stripped Minds, the podcast where bold thinkers get bare. Hosted by Sasha Fedunchak, brand strategist, founder, and unapologetic truth-teller, this show peels back the layers of business, leadership, and personal growth to explore what really drives success and what holds us back.
Each week, Sasha sits down with founders, creators, and thought leaders who aren’t afraid to get real about the messy, human side of building brands, leading teams, and living with purpose. From the psychology of influence and the evolution of modern leadership to motherhood, ambition, identity, and the performance culture we’re all trying to escape — nothing is off limits.
If you’re a visionary entrepreneur, creative leader, or curious mind who craves big talk over small talk, you’re in the right place. Because real power starts when we strip away the polish and get honest about what it actually takes to build something that lasts.
Stripped Minds | Business, Leadership & Brand Strategy Unfiltered
My BEST and WORST business investments in 2023
In this episode, Sasha shares a comprehensive review of the investments made in the previous year that significantly impacted her business.
Highlighted are some of the best investments, including legal templates, SEO overhaul services, and the paid version of ChatGPT, which have all contributed to accelerating business operations and safeguarding the business legally.
Check out some of the female founded businesses Sasha recommends:
Sasha also praises the benefits of sticking with reliable programs like HoneyBook, Notion, Planoly, Flodesk, and ShowIt, emphasizing the importance of consistency in tools to facilitate swift business processes. Snag all of these tools at a discount here: www.daringmade.com/free
On the flip side, Sasha discusses the lessons learned from not-so-great investments, including hiring mismatches, spending on an email marketing program that offered little new value, and paying for business advice that did not align with her needs or values.
The episode is a candid reflection on the importance of trusting oneself, understanding one's business needs, and being discerning about where to invest time and money for the greatest impact on business growth.
What You’ll Hear:
00:43 Best Business Investments of 2023
00:58 The Power of Legal Templates
02:59 The Impact of SEO on Business
04:11 Leveraging ChatGPT for Business
07:21 The Importance of Professional Photoshoots
09:13 The Role of Business Tools and Programs
13:43 Worst Business Investments of 2023
13:54 The Cost of Hiring the Wrong Team Members
16:22 The Pitfalls of Overpriced Programs
21:54 The Importance of Trusting Yourself
Free Resources:
- Is your business BUILT TO OWN? Take the free quiz and find out if you're building an asset, or just operating a 24/7 job. Plus, get actionable insights to start shifting from founder-operator to founder-owner.
- Market Your Reputation Masterclass: Learn how to leverage what OTHER people are saying about you to book your services and sell out your products.
- Understand, Control and Grow Cashflow Masterclass: Daring Haus CFO Mike (my hubby!) put together an easy-to-understand masterclass on cash - because really, we all need to know our numbers to grow our businesses.
Connect with Sasha:
- Hang out with Sasha on Instagram and TikTok
- Follow Daring Haus on Instagram and TikTok
- Work with Daring Haus: daringhaus.com
