Episode 048
Tenacity, Grit, Gumption - and Google: How Taylor Bradford Built Her Business Empire
She’s built businesses from Google searches, walked away from law school with zero regrets, and could roof your house tomorrow if she had to. (Seriously.)
Taylor Bradford doesn’t follow straight lines. She doesn’t need to.
From law school to oil and gas to running her own event rental company – Taylor’s journey is one big entrepreneurial improv show, powered by grit, gumption, and a lifelong crush on Google University. She’s also the voice behind And So (formerly Boss Girl Creative), a decade-strong podcast that’s chronicled her wild ride from perfectionist to powerhouse.
In this episode, we talk about the freedom of walking away, the gift of loss, and what it really means to be intentional with your energy. Taylor shares how she’s processed grief, run a company full of men who underestimate her, and learned to stand her ground without apology – in business and in life.
This one is packed with truth bombs, emotional resonance, and some serious permission to change your mind.
“I don’t stay in places where I feel stuck. I close the door and move on.”
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Timestamps:
00:00 – From LSAT to “No Thanks” – Walking Away from Law School
04:00 – Oil, Gas, and the Accidental Landman Hustle
06:20 – When an Accident Signals It’s Time to Quit
08:00 – Hoarding for a Living: How Event Rentals Sparked Joy
10:30 – Google University and the Power of DIY Learning
13:00 – Roofing, Construction, and Other “Sure, I’ll Learn That” Moments
14:45 – Losing Her Mom and Brother – And the Grief That Took Years to Surface
17:00 – The Dream That Finally Let Her Grieve
21:30 – Why She Doesn’t Regret Standing Her Ground with Family
25:00 – Boundaries, Business, and Boss Energy
28:00 – The Vegas Gift, the Breakdown, and the Graceful Exit
32:00 – On Processing Emotions Now So You Don’t Carry Them Forever
35:00 – Ten Years of Podcasting – And One Interview She’ll Never Forget
39:30 – Advice for Aspiring Podcasters: Hit Record and Figure It Out Later
42:00 – Your Editor Might Know You Better Than Your Best Friend