The Expanders Podcast
The Expanders Podcast
Podcast Description
We have conversations with people who expand movements, questions, companies, and themselves beyond what is thought possible.
In The Expanders Podcast, host Catherine Jelinek interviews a series of guests, some notable, some under-the-radar, and all are doing work that expands a corner of the world beyond previous limits.
We begin with our guests' stories of expansion and transformation, evolving to highlight how their individual journeys inspired and enabled the missions they stand for today. We then dive into the work they are leading now, and how it has created change and expansion.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal and professional expansion, resilience, leadership, and the challenges of navigating change. Episodes include discussions on the unseen struggles of families dealing with pediatric cancer, embracing vulnerability in leadership, and the importance of clarity when pursuing goals. The focus areas often highlight how individual narratives inspire broader societal changes.
Interviews with thought leaders that give practical strategies for emerging thought leaders ready to break through the noise, on their terms.
Built a 15K Community by Accident | Karina Mikhli on Fractionals United
How do you build a 15,000-member community without funding, a team, or even a plan? In this episode, we sit down with Karina Mikhli, founder of Fractionals United, to hear how solving her own problem led to one of the fastest-growing spaces for fractional executives and operators.
🚀 What You'll Learn:
How Karina validated her idea in 48 hours using just LinkedIn and Slack
Why “pseudo communities” fail and what a real community looks like
The systems she built to sustain growth (and avoid burnout)
Lessons on positioning, authenticity, and organic traction for thought leaders
How to monetize without killing your mission
This is a masterclass in community-led growth, personal brand building, and how to meet a moment with clarity and courage.
👉 Whether you're a fractional executive, coach, or emerging thought leader, this episode will help you turn your story into strategy and your network into a movement.
🔔 Subscribe for more stories from founders, operators, and experts who are building credibility and impact in public.
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