In this episode of Grit, Grace, Growth, hosts Kim & Ken welcome special guest Jackie Capatolla, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and creator of the 360 Wheel of Confidence Methodology.

Jackie shares the remarkable journey that took her from opening her first salon at just 27 years old to building multiple successful businesses and eventually stepping into a new calling as a confidence and business coach. After more than 30 years as an entrepreneur, Jackie reflects on the difficult decision to close the salon that had become part of her identity and how trusting her faith allowed her to embrace an entirely new chapter.

Throughout the conversation, Jackie opens up about navigating fear, reinvention, and the uncertainty that comes with leaving behind something you've spent decades building. She explains how her passion for helping people transform from the inside out inspired her signature coaching framework, which helps entrepreneurs strengthen not only their businesses, but also their confidence, mindset, relationships, and personal growth.

At the heart of this conversation is the reminder that confidence is something you build. Through faith, intentional action, and the willingness to trust your vision even when others don't understand it, Jackie shows how every season of life can prepare you for what's next!

In this episode, we talk about:

• A Cancun-themed "Two Truths and a Lie" (including serpent nests, underwater statues, and cool-to-the-touch beaches)
• Growing from beauty school student to successful multi-salon owner
• Navigating entrepreneurship through 9/11, the recession, and the pandemic
• Making the emotional decision to leave behind a 27-year career
• How faith shaped Jackie's biggest business decisions
• Why confidence is built,not inherited
• The inspiration behind the 360 Wheel of Confidence Methodology
• Reinventing your identity after a major career pivot
• Helping entrepreneurs discover their message, brand, and purpose
• Why taking imperfect action is often more important than waiting until you're ready

Connect with Jackie:
Website: jacquelineshouseofbeauty.com

Connect with Grit, Grace, Growth:
Email: support@gritgracegrowth.com

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In this episode of Grit, Grace, Growth, hosts Kim & Ken welcome special guest Ernesto Mandowsky, CEO of MDM, a CRM consultancy focused on helping people maximize relationships and create momentum in business and life.

Ernesto shares the unconventional path that led him from throwing a 2,000-person graduation party in Miami at 18 years old to building systems and strategies for entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations across multiple industries. What began as a love for bringing people together evolved into a career centered around hospitality, relationships, and helping others create meaningful growth through connection.

Along the way, Ernesto opens up about the resistance he faced early on...from being told restaurants and hospitality weren’t “real careers” to navigating uncertainty, entrepreneurship, and the pressure of building something from scratch. Through every pivot, one thing remained constant: his belief that momentum matters more than perfection.

At the heart of this conversation is the idea that success isn’t linear. It’s built through persistence, creativity, adaptability, and the willingness to keep moving even when you don’t have all the answers yet.

In this episode, we talk about:

• An April showers-themed “Two Truths and a Lie” (featuring rain clouds, Hawaii, and Saturn’s moon Titan)
• Throwing a 2,000-person nightclub party at 18 years old
• Ernesto’s early passion for hospitality and bringing people together
• Being pushed toward “stable” career paths while pursuing entrepreneurship
• How systems engineering unexpectedly shaped his business mindset
• The evolution from restaurant operations to CRM consulting
• Why Ernesto believes relationships should be maximized, not just managed
• The five “recipes” behind his relationship-building framework
• Using systems and structure to create peace, performance, and profitability
• Entrepreneurship, uncertainty, and redefining success over time
• Why momentum matters more than perfection

Connect with Ernesto:
Website: /www.yourmdm.co/
Instagram: @momentum_ernesto
Connect with Grit, Grace, Growth:
Email: support@gritgracegrowth.com

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In this episode of Grit, Grace, Growth, hosts Kim & Ken welcome special guest Beth Goldsmith, Second Vice President of Practice Management and Development at Ameritas.

Beth shares an inspiring and deeply personal journey that spans music education, motherhood, leadership, and career reinvention. Originally beginning her professional life as a music teacher, Beth opens up about the unexpected path that led her into the insurance and financial services industry...and how saying “yes, and” became the philosophy that transformed her career and life.

From starting in an entry-level customer service role to eventually becoming a senior leader helping independent financial professionals grow thriving businesses, Beth reflects on the power of humility, resilience, curiosity, and continuous growth. Along the way, she discusses imposter syndrome, stepping into opportunities before feeling fully ready, and why women so often underestimate their own qualifications and potential.

But at the heart of this conversation is family. Beth vulnerably shares what it was like becoming a mother to six boys at a young age, balancing career ambitions with raising a large blended family, and learning that the moments children remember most are simply the moments you showed up for them.

Warm, thoughtful, and full of wisdom, this episode is a reminder that growth rarely happens in a straight line—and that sometimes the biggest transformations begin when you’re willing to take a chance on yourself.

In this episode, we talk about:

• A Mayflower-themed “Two Truths and a Lie” (with some surprising American history trivia)
• Beth’s early career as a music teacher and her love of performance
• Transitioning from education into the financial services industry
• Starting over in an entry-level role to build long-term career growth
• The “Yes, And” philosophy that shaped Beth’s professional journey
• Why women often wait until they feel overqualified before pursuing opportunities
• Navigating imposter syndrome and learning to trust yourself
• Leadership, mentorship, and helping others become the best version of themselves
• Balancing career growth while raising a large blended family
• The realities and rewards of becoming a stepparent at a young age
• How family, resilience, and consistency shaped Beth’s outlook on life
• Why showing up for people matters more than perfection

Connect with Beth:
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Connect with Grit, Grace, Growth:
Email: support@gritgracegrowth.com

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