The Wholly Fractional Podcast

The Wholly Fractional Podcast
Podcast Description
Fractional work is changing the game, and the Wholly Fractional Podcast is here to guide you through this exciting new frontier.
Whether you’re a seasoned fractional pro, just starting your journey, or curious about what it all means, this podcast delivers real stories, expert advice, and unfiltered truths about thriving in a fractional world.
Hosted by Andrew Graft, each episode features candid conversations with experts from within and beyond the fractional space.
Together, we’ll tackle questions like:
What exactly is a fractional employee, and why is this model booming?
How can you set up your business for success without traditional full-time benefits?
What are the must-have tools and strategies to build a sustainable fractional career?
Expect stories of spectacular wins, head-shaking mishaps, and lessons learned from the fractionals who’ve paved the way. No fluff, no corporate jargon—just the tips, shortcuts, and real-world insights you need to become the best version of your fractional self.
With an authentic, relaxed, and fun tone that refuses to take itself too seriously, Wholly Fractional is your go-to resource for navigating the future of work.
Your fractional future starts here!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics centered around fractional work, including the definition of fractional employees, strategies for business success without traditional benefits, and essential tools for sustainable careers. Specific episodes tackle themes like managing multiple clients, building predictable revenue models, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Fractional work is changing the game, and the Wholly Fractional Podcast is here to guide you through this exciting new frontier.
Whether you’re a seasoned fractional pro, just starting your journey, or curious about what it all means, this podcast delivers real stories, expert advice, and unfiltered truths about thriving in a fractional world.
Hosted by Andrew Graft, each episode features candid conversations with experts from within and beyond the fractional space.
Together, we’ll tackle questions like:
What exactly is a fractional employee, and why is this model booming?
How can you set up your business for success without traditional full-time benefits?
What are the must-have tools and strategies to build a sustainable fractional career?
Expect stories of spectacular wins, head-shaking mishaps, and lessons learned from the fractionals who’ve paved the way. No fluff, no corporate jargon—just the tips, shortcuts, and real-world insights you need to become the best version of your fractional self.
With an authentic, relaxed, and fun tone that refuses to take itself too seriously, Wholly Fractional is your go-to resource for navigating the future of work.
Your fractional future starts here!
In this episode of Wholly Fractional, we sit down with Heather Leek, a data strategist, customer experience leader, and proud spreadsheet enthusiast, to talk about her journey from corporate operations to thriving as a fractional professional. With a career spanning audit, analytics, rev ops, and customer success, Heather’s path is anything but linear—and that’s exactly the point.
Heather opens up about the power of reinvention, her belief in lifelong learning, and the very real presence of imposter syndrome, even for accomplished executives. She shares why she left behind full-time roles in favor of autonomy and creativity, how she structures her days for success, and what it means to truly choose your clients and projects.
🎧 In this episode: ✔️ Heather’s “portfolio of pivots” and how she’s built a career on curiosity ✔️ Learning to live with fear and still take action ✔️ Why middle management is disappearing—and why that matters ✔️ How Heather uses data to transform customer experiences ✔️ Embracing the freedom of fractional work without losing your edge ✔️ Managing imposter syndrome—even when you’re crushing it
🔗 Resources & Links: Learn more about Heather’s work: AscendGSLLC.com Connect on LinkedIn: Heather Leek

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