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Carolyn Betts | Host of Growth Unscripted | CEO & Founder of Betts Recruiting | Entrepreneur, Carolyn Betts, Growth Unscripted

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Growth Unscripted is a weekly podcast featuring badass professionals building great companies and even better careers. Join top executives to learn where they failed, where they crushed it, and everything in between.
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Helping Moms of Tweens and Teens Navigate Midlife Transitions with Confidence **Top 5% globally ranked podcast** You’re not a brand-new mom, and you’re not quite an empty nester—so where does that leave you? Still juggling carpools and mood swings—but something’s shifting. Your kids are becoming more independent, and for the first time in a long time, you have a little space to think—and you’re wondering: Who am I now? What do I even want? Welcome to Midlife Unscripted, the podcast for moms ...
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Have you ever felt like the ground beneath you suddenly gave way—through a crisis, a transition, or unexpected change? In this episode, I share my personal story of sudden financial loss and uncertainty—and how faith, mindset, and small practical steps helped me navigate the chaos. I truly hope that episodes encourages you that it is possible to re…
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Join me on an Unscripted Conversation as I discuss change and meeting people where they are with Amardeep Banerjee. After spending his formative years in India, Amardeep has successfully integrated with the social and professional way of life in Germany. He shares his insights on the importance of language, food and culture.…
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In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through a season of fear, shame, and feeling stuck—and how leaning into faith, community, and gratitude helped me take courageous steps toward resurrecting a dream I had tucked away. We’ll explore how to recognize when fear or shame is holding you back, how to draw strength from prayer and support…
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In this episode of Midlife Unscripted, I chat with Karey Hall, founder of Halloway Vacation Retreats, about how one family cabin sparked a fulfilling next chapter in her life. Karey shares how she tapped into her gifts and passions from before motherhood, creating meaningful opportunities in creativity, hospitality, and community—without turning he…
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Ever feel like you’re waiting for the perfect moment to finally focus on yourself? You’re not alone—so many midlife moms put their own dreams on hold while raising kids, running a household, and supporting everyone else. In this episode, I’m sharing four powerful mindset shifts that helped me stop waiting and start saying yes to the things that mak…
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Ever felt joy slip through your fingers… just because someone else seemed to be further ahead? Comparison is a master thief. It won’t just rob your happiness—it’ll shrink your story and sell you someone else’s. In this episode of Unscripted Growth, we explore what it means to reclaim our joy, root ourselves in the present, and stop outsourcing our …
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Feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted, and just plain over it? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode of Midlife Unscripted, we’re getting honest about what happens when being capable turns into constantly doing too much. If you’re a high-capacity midlife mom juggling growing teens, full calendars, and zero margin—you need this conversation. We’ll …
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Feeling stuck in midlife? Learn how one simple gratitude mindset shift can help you find peace, clarity, and purpose—even in hard times. In this episode, you’ll discover realistic gratitude practices for busy moms, how to stop comparison from stealing your joy, and ways to hold space for both the hard and the hopeful. _________________________ Ever…
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In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I reflect on pain as a path to learning and healing. We’re often taught to avoid it, but real growth begins when we allow ourselves to feel it. Pain can be a powerful teacher—revealing what needs healing or boundaries—but it’s not meant to stay. I explore how we can honor our pain without letting it define us: …
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To start rebuilding your confidence and renewing your purpose in midlife, you don’t need a total life overhaul—just three simple steps to get unstuck and move forward. If life’s felt like autopilot and you’re ready to reconnect with who you really are, this episode is your roadmap back to you and a clearer vision for what’s next. ✨ Clarity: Choose …
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#unscriptedgrowth Resentment often feels like self-protection, but in truth, it quietly burdens us while leaving the past unchanged. Letting go isn’t about denying pain — it’s about choosing peace and recognizing we deserve to feel lighter. Even if today isn't the day to forgive, it might be the day to loosen our grip and ask: what would it feel li…
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Resentment often feels like self-protection, but in truth, it quietly burdens us while leaving the past unchanged. Letting go isn’t about denying pain — it’s about choosing peace and recognizing we deserve to feel lighter. Even if today isn't the day to forgive, it might be the day to loosen our grip and ask: what would it feel like to be free of t…
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Hey friend— Let’s talk about the daily rhythms that actually work for midlife moms juggling teens, never-ending schedules, and the weight of being the default parent. In this episode, I’m sharing: ✔️ Why strict routines often fall flat in midlife ✔️ The power of sustainable rhythms (and how they flex with your real life) ✔️ A simple tradition that …
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In this episode of Unscripted Growth, we explore the power of the 10–10–10 rule—a simple yet transformative practice of asking, “Will this matter in 10 minutes, 10 months, or 10 years?” When life pulls us in every direction and our emotions run high, this reflective pause helps us step out of autopilot and respond with intention. Because real growt…
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Unscripted Growth is a shift from polished soundbites to deeper, more honest explorations of personal growth — messy, real, and unfolding one step at a time. It’s a reminder that you don’t need the full plan to begin, just the courage to move forward and the grace to pivot when needed.על ידי madhuridroy
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Feeling disconnected in your marriage—but waiting for things to “calm down” before doing something about it? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest myths in midlife marriage: that connection can wait. Whether you’re raising teens, navigating career shifts, or rediscovering yourself, the truth is—life doesn’t slow down.…
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If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I don’t even know what I want anymore,” this episode is for you. As midlife moms, our lives are full—but our sense of direction can feel cloudy. Kids are growing up, the day-to-day looks different, and it’s easy to lose sight of ourselves in the shift. That’s where I was a few years ago—caught in the tension o…
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Welcome to the first episode in my four-part series, Confidence in the Chaos, here on Midlife Unscripted. If you’re a midlife mom feeling stuck, unsure, or like your confidence has taken a hit, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. In this episode, I share my own journey through the midlife motherhood shift—the confusing season when hormones chang…
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Feeling stuck in midlife? You’re not alone—and you’re not done. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 things I had to quit to finally gain momentum to rediscover purpose beyond motherhood. These small mindset shifts helped me move forward with clarity, confidence, and deeper faith. ✨ We’ll unpack: The avoidance habit(s) stealing your focus Why comparison …
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Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m failing at this,” or “I’m just not good enough”? In this episode of Midlife Unscripted, I'm sharing a real-life moment from a Macy’s fitting room that shook my heart—and challenged my mindset. If you’ve struggled with mom guilt or that relentless inner critic, you are not alone. I open up about how one pain…
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Have you ever looked around your life and thought, “What happened to me?” You're still running carpools and juggling the chaos of raising tweens and teens, but something has shifted. Your kids are growing more independent, and with that new margin comes an unexpected question: What’s next for me? In this first episode of Midlife Unscripted, I’m sha…
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In this quick trailer episode of Midlife Unscripted, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast—and why it matters. If you’re a midlife mom navigating the messy shift between who you’ve been for everyone else and who you’re becoming, this space is for you. We’ll talk honestly about motherhood in the tween and teen years, rediscovering your identity,…
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On this week’s episode, Patrick joins Carolyn to discuss building a hybrid work culture at LiveOps “before hybrid was cool,” how talent is everywhere, why companies shifted to hybrid work faster than he expected, cost of living compensation adjustments, bringing remote teams together, how investors have changed which companies they invest in, and h…
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Tim tells us about his journey from being homeschooled in Illinois to becoming a sales executive in Silicon Valley, learning how to manage people that were more senior than he was, changing Hired’s business model, why he joined Sama, working for an impactful organization, and empowering people to be successful.…
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Calling all SDRs! You don’t want to miss this one. Seth joins Carolyn to talk about being passionate about sales development and training other people leaders, making a career out of the SDR role, working with Aaron Ross at Predictable Revenue, building a successful career without a college degree, working at Google, and how to hire the right peopl…
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Jake discusses working at CareerBuilder and Glassdoor, his midwestern background, ticket sales with the TB Rays, bringing business plans to interviews, getting fired, effective sales leadership, keys to getting promoted, sales team bonding in a remote world, learning the startup game, why he started Skaled, and the future of sales.…
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Katie joins Carolyn to chat about being the first employee of Betts, becoming the first head of talent at DFJ, her extensive experience in venture capital, DE&I hiring strategies, the future of remote work, and her advice for other people who’d like to work in venture capital.על ידי Betts
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John talks about starting Yodle right after college, yellow pages, inside sales at Yodle and ProfitFuel, growth companies and almost taking Yodle public, Yodle’s acquisition by web.com, founding OJO, how he’s using his learnings from Yodle to lead OJO, his father’s construction business, and his advice to other entrepreneurs.…
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Amy sits down with Carolyn to discuss how she creates an inclusive company environment in which people can thrive, founding AnswerLab, how they shifted their strategy to conduct user research remotely, AnswerLab’s commitment to inclusivity, the origins of her passion for user research, growing up in Tennessee, and moving to Japan. 1:38 Amy discusse…
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Carlos tells us about helping take MongoDB public, what’s next for TripActions, growing up in Miami, his first sales jobs, working at PTC, moving to Barcelona, tech in the late 90’s, his key to building successful sales teams, and his career advice. 1:25 Carlos talks growing up in Miami and his first sales jobs 3:20 His experience at PTC and why th…
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Nick joins Carolyn to discuss Gainsight’s acquisition by Vista, growing up in Pittsburgh, the importance of community in the growth of the customer success field, how he runs a human-centric company, his passion for creating equal opportunities for all people, and his advice to other entrepreneurs. 1:12 Nick talks about growing up in Pittsburgh and…
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If there’s anyone who knows how to dream, it’s Ron DeShay. After arriving in Los Angeles with his Ford Explorer on a U-Haul, he quickly rose through the ranks of Hollywood to become a producer on American Idol, the revolutionary show that “broke television.” On this week’s episode, Ron joins Carolyn to discuss his arrival in Hollywood, the beginnin…
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Jaimie discusses her experience at Andreessen Horowitz, her transition from sales engineer to sales rep at VMware, joining Zendesk, losing her job during the dot-com bubble, working with small companies, her management style, and her sales process. 1:52 Jaimie discusses her experience at Inktomi and losing her job during the dot-com bubble 3:17 Jai…
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Kim Seabrook, Shopify’s Head of Revenue US West and Salesforce Alum, joins Carolyn to talk about leaving Salesforce after 14 years, why she makes mentoring other women a priority, the importance of asking for new opportunities, the 4 things that keep people happy in their current role, promoting inclusivity, and remote work cultures. 1:31 Kim discu…
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Christina Stembel, founder & CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, sits down with Carolyn to discuss growing up in a town with 3,600 people, why she started Farmgirl Flowers, bootstrapping her company, the Farmgirl Flowers bike couriers, the 104 no’s she received from VC firms when trying to raise capital but is now grateful for, and more from her founder’s jou…
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1:41 Bianca talks about how November 2020 was the biggest sales month ever for Birdies. 3:56 The origins of the Birdies idea. 9:32 International trade show for shoes and apparel in Las Vegas. 11:37 Bianca discusses working with her Co-Founder, Marisa Sharkey. 16:25 Producing the first Birdies. 20:26 Investment from Andy Dunn of Bonobos. 21:36 Leavi…
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1:41 Heidi tells the story of how ThirdLove was founded. 3:17 Heidi discusses starting ThirdLove with her husband, Dave. 4:53 Heidi talks about making business decisions when she doesn’t agree with her husband or other team members. 6:36 Learn how the industry landscape has changed since ThirdLove was founded. 8:58 Hear how ThirdLove focuses on the…
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2:00 Experiencing your company struggle with severe economic downturn, and what informed Becky's decision to go to business school 7:28 Why Becky moved from big 4 consulting to executive search 14:00 The importance of not waiting until you’re unhappy to make a career move 18:20 Balancing a family with an executive level career 25:20 Becky’s journey…
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7:00 Adjusting to International business and the value of becoming a product expert. 11:00 Using relationship building with accounts as you develop expertise. 15:00 Structuring a job search and planning your next move. 16:30 Breaking into SaaS without prior experience. 21:11 Moving from a role in management back to individual contributorship. 25:30…
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3:00 Managing the on boarding and training huge new hire classes 5:15 Challenges of interviewing through hypergrowth 9:00 Hypergrowth’s effect on product & operational complexity 13:45 What to look for in a CEO/business leader 15:45 Identifying Matt’s leadership style 18:40 Lessons Matt has taken from one VP role to the next 22:00 Shifting hiring f…
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(3:07) Self-educating vs. learning in academia. (5:50) Determining career & lifestyle motivations. (10:18) Kevin's fallout with first mentor. (18:30) Advancing quickly by bringing structure to unstructured teams. (20:12) Kevin’s leadership mistake of trying to create miniature versions of himself. (21:25) How much of your full personality should yo…
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