We love motivation. The spark. The breakthrough. The overnight success.

But real growth is built through consistency.

In this solo episode, Leslie shares what 31 years in business, 159 podcast episodes, and nearly 9000 downloads have taught her. Success does not come from talent or intensity. It comes from showing up again and again.

Recorded the day before publishing instead of skipping, this episode models the exact message it teaches. You do not need perfect conditions. You need follow through.

Leslie also shares insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear and Grit by Angela Duckworth, reinforcing that sustained effort builds long term success and even reshapes your identity.

If you have been starting and stopping, waiting for motivation, or wondering why growth feels slow, this episode will encourage you to stay steady.

Episode Highlights

• You do not build a business on feelings. You build it on follow through. • 159 episodes and nearly 9000 downloads happened because of consistency. • Small repeated actions compound into massive long term growth. • Consistency builds identity. You become someone who follows through. • Trust builds relationships. Relationships build business.

Your Action Step -

Choose one small sustainable action you can commit to for the next 30 days. Not dramatic. Not overwhelming. Sustainable wins.

Ready for Accountability?

Consistency is easier in community. Book a free Inner Circle Curiosity Call at https://vipecal.com/leslie-9304

Growth happens when you decide

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Valentine’s Day is about loving others. But what about loving yourself?

In this solo episode, Leslie shares a powerful Why Not Today moment and the reminder that sometimes courage looks like saying no. If you have ever said yes out of guilt, fear of missing out, or obligation and felt drained afterward, this episode is for you.

You will learn how to:

• Protect your energy

• Set aligned boundaries

• Stop letting fear run your calendar

• Fill your cup so your yes becomes generous

This week’s challenge:

Choose one non negotiable.

Protect one block of time.

Say no once without over explaining.

Why not today choose alignment over fear?

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

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What if growth did not come from pushing harder but from allowing the right support?

In this episode of Why Not Today?, Leslie is joined by Nichole Curtis for an honest conversation about courage, leadership, and the mindset shifts that make sustainable growth possible. Nichole shares her personal Why Not Today moments, from stepping into a commission only career before feeling ready to making the decision to join the Inner Circle when it was not in her original plan.

Nichole opens up about the real benefits she experienced inside the Inner Circle, including having consistent support, accountability, and a safe space to talk through challenges without judgment. She explains how being surrounded by like minded women helped her shift out of a purely numbers driven mindset and instead focus on the people she was serving. That shift not only changed how she felt as a leader, but also helped her increase her production by 40 percent.

The conversation also explores what it looks like to miss a big goal and keep going anyway. Nichole shares how the Inner Circle helped her process disappointment, stay confident as a leader, and model resilience for her team. Together, Leslie and Nichole remind listeners that growth takes time, support matters, and success is not about perfection but about staying in the game.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why sharing your goals invites support instead of pressure

• How the Inner Circle provided mindset shifts, confidence, and accountability

• Why focusing on people instead of numbers can change how you lead and grow

Ask yourself where you have been trying to do everything alone and choose one way to let support in today instead of waiting for the perfect time.

Contact Nicole

www.lendwithnichole.com

ncurtis@waterstonemortgage.com

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/nichole.curtis.10
• Instagram - www.instagram.com@nicholecurtislender
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-curtis/

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Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

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- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

What if networking was not about business cards or selling, but about making people feel seen?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today podcast, Leslie Kane shares the personal story that shaped her passion for community, connection, and courageous relationships. From her father’s role in founding the Reston Board of Commerce (now Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce) to the lessons he taught about responsibility, integrity, and legacy, Leslie reveals why real networking is not transactional, it is relational.

She explores the concept of mattering and the difference between belonging and truly feeling valued. Through powerful stories, including the starfish metaphor and real-life moments of connection, Leslie shows how small, intentional relationships can create lasting impact in business and life.

If networking has ever felt awkward, overwhelming, or unclear, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a new way to build authentic relationships, grow trust, and strengthen community.

Key highlights from this episode include:

• Why networking is really about connection, not contacts, and how authentic relationships build trust and opportunity • The difference between belonging and mattering and why feeling valued changes how people show up in life and business • The starfish story and how small acts of connection can create meaningful impact

To help you put these ideas into action, Leslie created a free worksheet called Networking Without Awkwardness. It is designed to help you shift from selling to connecting and build know, like, and trust in a natural, confident way.

Download the worksheet here: https://vipelnk.com/1tlszq1

As you listen, think about one person you could encourage, connect, or support this week. Real community is built one relationship at a time. You do not have to change the world. You just have to change someone’s world.

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynottodayconnects

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed is not a lack of motivation but a lack of structure?

In this solo episode of Why Not Today, Leslie Kane explores the science behind time blocking, focus, and boundaries. She shares real stories, brain based insights, and practical tools like the weekly plan sheet and the six most important things list to help you reclaim your time with clarity and courage.

You will discover why tasks expand to fill available time, how decision fatigue drains your energy, and why structure actually creates more freedom rather than less. Whether you are running a business, managing a side hustle, or balancing life responsibilities, this episode will help you move from chaos to calm and from busy to intentional.

You do not need more time. You need clearer intention with the time you already have.

Key Highlights

• Why productivity is not about willpower but about reducing decisions • The difference between scattered time and focused time and why it matters • How weekly planning and daily priorities create momentum and reduce guilt

Download the weekly plan sheet and the six most important things list mentioned in this episode and start creating intentional focus in your week. Click here for your Planning Tools - https://vipelnk.com/9uv8llg.

Share this episode with someone who feels busy but stuck and invite them to ask the question, Why not today?

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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Starting Systems: How to Make Taking Action Easier Today with Leslie Kane

Why does starting feel so hard even when you really care?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie Kane shares a powerful reframe that shifts how we think about motivation, habits, and growth. Instead of pushing harder or waiting to feel ready, Leslie explains why systems not willpower are what make starting easier.

Through personal stories from more than 30 years in business and personal growth, Leslie introduces the idea of a Bug List. This simple awareness tool helps you notice what is slowing you down so you can design support instead of self criticism. From whiteboards and routines to kitchen organization and daily habits, this episode shows how small systems remove friction and turn intention into action.

If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself for not starting sooner, this episode is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you. Something just needs support.

Key Highlights

• Why starting is usually a friction problem not a motivation problem • How noticing what is bugging you becomes the foundation for better systems • Real life examples of simple systems that make daily action easier

Download the free Why Not Today Bug List worksheet and choose one small thing you can make easier this week. 👉 https://vipelnk.com/563j1g9

Then ask yourself one simple question. Why Not Today?

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynottodayconnects

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie sits down with Heather McElrath, founder of Sandbox Communications, to talk about what it really looks like to build a business when you do not feel ready, resourced, or confident yet.

Heather shares her journey from losing her corporate job to juggling multiple roles just to survive, and the powerful mindset shift that allowed her to finally step fully into her business. This is a real and honest conversation about entrepreneurship, self-trust, burnout, and learning to listen to that quiet inner voice that says, “It’s time.”

If you have ever felt stuck in survival mode, questioned your timing, or wondered if you are cut out for entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. It is a reminder that courage is not loud or flashy. Sometimes courage is simply getting back up and choosing yourself again.

What You’ll Hear

• Why survival mode can quietly turn into a real business before you even realize it

• How trusting your gut and closing one door can open the right one

• Why you do not need to know everything before you start

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who is navigating a pivot or building something new. Then ask yourself: What is one door I need to close so I can move forward today? Why not today?

Contact Heather -

www.sandboxcomm.ai

heather@sandboxcomm.com

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/SandboxComm
• Instagram - www.facebook.com/SandboxComm
• LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/sandboxcomm

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

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- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

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As we step into 2026, many of us feel pressure to have everything figured out on January 1. In this solo episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie Kane offers a different invitation, one rooted in clarity, presence, and alignment instead of hustle.

Recorded on New Year’s Eve, Leslie reflects on the power of choosing One Word as a theme for the year rather than setting resolutions that quickly fade. She walks through the Look In, Look Up, Look Out framework, shares how her own word unexpectedly shifted from impact to anchor, and explains why that change mattered even after she had already created graphics and plans around the original word.

You’ll also hear Leslie connect this practice to the timing of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse, reminding us that even seasons of movement require grounding, rest, and direction. This episode is especially for women running a business who want to lead with intention, not urgency.

Episode Highlights

• Why One Word creates clarity when goals and resolutions fall short
• How Leslie used reflection, prayer, and even AI as a mirror, not a decision-maker
• What it means to live anchored in a year full of movement and change

Ready to choose your One Word?

Download the free Why Not Today One Word Worksheet - https://vipelnk.com/60bwott and take 10–15 minutes to reflect, listen, and choose a word that supports—not pressures—you this year.

Then share your word with Leslie for a fun surprise.

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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