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Shermin Lakha isn’t your average attorney—and she doesn’t run average businesses.

In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, she shares how she grew Level Up Legal and Tiger Tiger Creative Agency without a single paid ad. Instead, she relied on creativity, community, and content.

From building an all-female law firm focused on IP and startup law, to helping brands and creators close deals through shoppable content, Shamim’s journey is packed with tactical takeaways for entrepreneurs ready to pivot, lead, and grow.

If you’re tired of playing small—this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Bonnie Blackman opens up about what happens after the world knocks you down—and how you build something even better. After losing her teaching job, Bonnie transitioned from educator to entrepreneur, creating a publishing business grounded in empathy, passion, and purpose.

She talks candidly about what it means to fail, how to find your voice again, and why joy isn’t optional—it’s your job to create it.

Takeaways:

Failure is part of the path—use it.

Relationships matter more than résumés.

Passion-led businesses don’t burn you out.

Own your happy. It’s not someone else’s job.

If you're looking for a reason to keep going, this is it.

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In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Daine Patton, the founder of Bats to Rats, to talk about his wild ride from pest control rookie to wildlife management CEO—and the 100-pound transformation that changed his life.

Daine opens up about becoming a dad at 19, navigating marriage and business, and how COVID ironically became one of his biggest growth opportunities. From hiring challenges to personal health battles, this episode is full of straight-up entrepreneurial truth and transformation.

Whether you're scaling a service business, managing chaos at home, or trying to shed the weight (literal or metaphorical), this one hits hard.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• How Daine went from pest control to owning a wildlife removal business
• Why COVID-19 helped his business explode
• The leadership challenges of hiring (and firing) friends
• How he lost over 100 lbs and kept it off
• The connection between discipline in fitness and business growth
• Why starting small in personal development works
• What it takes to lead a team when everything is on the line

📌 Chapters (YouTube):

00:00 – Navigating Personal and Professional Life
08:28 – The Journey of Entrepreneurship
17:22 – Building a Team and Overcoming Challenges
26:45 – Health, Wellness, and Family Priorities
27:53 – The Turning Point: A Father's Reflection
32:20 – Commitment to Change: The Journey Begins
35:46 – Transforming Body and Mind: The Power of Weight Training
42:09 – Beyond Fitness: Personal Development and Business Growth
49:26 – Sharing the Journey: Leadership and Community Impact

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🔗 Connect with Us:

• Chris Beecham on LinkedIn
• Natalie Micale on LinkedIn

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