
Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do! We’re Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we’re here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO...
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<p>Diana Marquis, founder of DMGroupConsulting, a nonprofit consulting firm that helps organizations strengthen their boards, fundraising, strategy, and leadership.</p><p>Through board training, executive coaching, database support, grant writing, fundraising planning, and strategic planning, Diana helps nonprofit leaders build the broad and deep donor support they need to move their missions forward.</p><p>Now, Diana’s own journey into business demonstrates the freedom that can come from trusting your expertise, building a sustainable client base, and creating work that supports both livelihood and life.</p><p>And while helping nonprofit leaders focus on the fundamentals of strong fu...

<p>Ginger King, founder of Grace Kingdom Beauty and The Beauty Shark, a cosmetic chemistry and beauty brand development business helping doctors, investors, influencers, and beauty entrepreneurs create their own beauty brands from concept to launch.</p><p>Through formulation, manufacturing, brand development, and 10X business coaching, Ginger guides clients through the fundamentals of building a beauty business they can truly own and grow.</p><p>Now, Ginger’s 30 years of experience in the beauty industry demonstrates the power of expertise, autonomy, and knowing how to choose the right clients and opportunities.</p><p>And while helping entrepreneurs avoid costly mi...

<p>Rachel Branaman, founder of Talem Consulting, a woman-owned national consulting firm helping mission-driven organisations build sustainable structures while dismantling systems of inequity.</p><p>Through culturally responsive fundraising, strategic planning, leadership coaching, organisational development, and equity-based training, Rachel supports nonprofits and community-led organisations to move beyond crisis mode and create deeper, more restorative change.</p><p>Now, Rachel’s upcoming book, Rooted Together, reflects 15 years of work helping leaders understand power, challenge hidden norms, and build movements rooted in collective care.</p><p>And while leading this work in a sector often shaped by scarcity, urgency, and burnout, she is...

<p>Sharon Wood, founder and CEO of Happy People Games and creator of The New Forevers, a memory wellness company helping older adults, families, and caregivers reconnect through music, photos, and meaningful play.</p><p>Through her two apps, Timeless Tunes and Still Frames, Sharon uses reminiscence therapy to stimulate memory, lift mood, and strengthen intergenerational connection for adults over 50, including those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment.</p><p>Now, Sharon’s journey from nearly four decades in gaming, including launching one of the most successful games, Grand Theft Auto, to building a new category in memory well...

<p>Patrick Manning, CEO of ROK Financial, a technology-driven commercial finance firm helping small and mid-sized businesses access fast, flexible funding solutions.</p><p>Through tailored financing options, advisory support, and a robust affiliate platform, Patrick and his team help business owners secure the capital they need while giving brokers, affiliates, and referral partners the tools to grow their own financing businesses.</p><p>Now, Patrick’s journey of building ROK into an ecosystem that supports clients, partners, and a growing team demonstrates what can happen when speed, transparency, and opportunity come together.</p><p>And while navigating shifting markets, co...

<p>Lola Oyafemi, a messaging strategist who helps B2B founders, entrepreneurs, coaches, and service providers communicate their value in a way that makes them impossible to ignore.</p><p>Through messaging strategy, positioning, communication coaching, and offer refinement, Lola helps clients uncover the hidden gaps in their messaging, remove confusion, and create clarity, authority, trust, and demand.</p><p>Now, Lola’s journey from taking her expertise out of a 9 to 5 and building a business she has grown for the past ten years demonstrates the power of owning your value, positioning it clearly, and turning what you know into pa...

<p>Adam W. Barney, founder of his leadership coaching and advisory practice, who helps founders, executives, and leaders in transition operate more effectively under pressure when the old way of working no longer holds.</p><p>Through coaching, advisory support, and practical operating rhythms, Adam helps leaders make better decisions, manage their energy, strengthen team communication, and stop carrying everything on their own.</p><p>Now, Adam’s path through corporate marketing, startups, agencies, global companies, and deeply personal seasons of loss and caregiving has shaped a grounded perspective on what it really takes to lead when life feels heavy.</p>...

<p>Nancy Knous, founder and CEO of Benchmark Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm that helps families, professionals, and business owners make smart, grounded decisions with their money.</p><p>Through investment management, retirement planning, tax strategy, and ongoing financial guidance, Nancy helps clients build clarity, confidence, and peace of mind as their lives and wealth evolve.</p><p>Now, Nancy’s journey of building a values-led firm demonstrates that real success is not just about growth, it is about creating something aligned, human, and deeply intentional.</p><p>And while leading a growing team and carrying the weight that co...

<p>Dr. Kevin Mays, founder of Mays Leadership, a leadership development and business consulting firm that helps business owners, executives, and leadership teams strengthen their people, improve performance, and create sustainable growth.</p><p>Through executive coaching, leadership programs, workshops, and the Business Ascent Framework, Kevin equips leaders with practical strategies to make better decisions, build stronger teams, and navigate change with confidence.</p><p>Now, Kevin’s experience of growing his own business while facing many of the same challenges as his clients demonstrates the value of adaptable, purpose-driven leadership.</p><p>And while balancing growth, innovation, and personal we...

<p>Karthik Ganesh, CEO of OnMed, a healthcare technology company helping communities access fast, high-quality care without the delays, travel, and friction of traditional healthcare.</p><p>Through OnMed’s patented CareStation and a model that combines advanced diagnostics, AI, and human clinicians, Karthik and his team are making personalised healthcare more accessible, scalable, and convenient across America.</p><p>Now, Karthik’s leadership in scaling a people-first company in such a rapidly changing healthcare landscape shows what is possible when innovation is built around real human need.</p><p>And while navigating expansion at a critical moment for population heal...