why not today podcast
the introduction

Season 1
Episode 1
3.05.2022
This 1st episode is Leslie Kane sharing her story and the history and future of this podcast!
episodes

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Courage, AI, and Creating with Confidence
In this inspiring episode, Leslie is joined by Aprelle Duany, founder of AI Equity Ventures, a company focused on making AI more accessible, inclusive, and empowering, especially for women and underrepresented communities. Aprelle shares her journey from engineering and international…
- with Aprelle Duany

Courage, Loss, and the Power of Action
In this powerful episode, Leslie sits down with Ginny Atwood, Executive Director of the Christopher Atwood Foundation. Ginny shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and the bold decision to start a nonprofit just days after her brother Christopher…
- with Ginny Atwood

Choosing Courage Over Comfort
In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie sits down with Tasha Smith, Founder of Emerge for an honest, insightful conversation about what it means to lead with courage in life and business. Tasha shares her personal and…
- with Tasha Smith

Facing the Worry Bug and Finding Courage
In this inspiring episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, host Leslie Kane welcomes Clinical Psychologist, Owner of Peace of Mindfulness and Author Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano. Amanda shares her journey from being the youngest of five siblings in a…
- with Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano

Find a Way, Not a Reason Why You Can’t
In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, host Leslie Kane talks with Elise Woodworth, Nonprofit Board Relations Coach and author of Business Not Battle. Elise shares her inspiring journey from military service to corporate life to entrepreneurship, all…
- with Elise Woodworth

Finding Clarity and Courage with Sam Horn
In this powerful and practical episode, host Leslie Kane welcomes back author and keynote speaker Sam Horn for her second appearance on the podcast. Together they dive into the importance of clarity in both life and business, and how identifying…
- with Sam Horn

From Military to Community Marketing Strategist and Certified Wine Educator: Renee Ventrice on Courage, Wine and Reinvention
In this empowering episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, host Leslie Kane sits down with Renee Ventrice, Founder and Chief Wineaux of Bizlationships™ and WineauxClock®. A Navy veteran turned award-winning entrepreneur, wine tour expert, coach and soon-to-be author, Renee…
- with Renee Ventrice

Get Your Feet Wet and Say Yes with Jenna Larson
The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 5, Get Your Feet Wet and Say Yes with Jenna Larson In this inspiring episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, host Leslie Kane is joined by Jenna Larson, CEO…
- with Jenna Larson

Courage, Mental Health, and Saying Yes to the Best with Candice Dugger
In this powerful episode, Leslie sits down with Candice Dugger, speaker, mental health advocate, and founder of Bully Broken Redeemed. Candice shares her story of navigating personal health struggles and helping her son overcome trauma, bullying, and mental health challenges….
- with Candice Dugger