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Cultivate with Alex Canavan
Cultivate with Alex Canavan
the show where innovators and community builders join Alex Canavan, founder of the cny women’s network, to share insights on life, leadership, and business.
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ep 152: Silencing our Inner Critic ft. Scott Grates
this week on Cultivate with Alex Canavan, Alex is joined by Scott Grates.
Scott Grates is a national bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and business coach. Having built multiple multimillion-dollar businesses from the ground up, Scott is passionate about helping small business owners succeed through meaningful community relationships.
In this episode, scott shares What it took to build from nothing, the inner critic that showed up along the way, and the APP approach Scott uses to acknowledge, prove wrong, and silence self-doubt in real time.
alex and scott also get into why laughter and fun might be the most underrated business strategies out there, what Scott’s Infinite Referral Advantage system is really about, and what it means to build a business rooted in genuine relationships rather than transactions.
cultivate with alex canavan is a podcast show based in Syracuse, NY, produced by the cny women’s network in partnership with diam media group.
This episode is presented by the scout guide, a national network of locally curated print guides and digital platforms that celebrate exceptional small businesses across the United States. With more than 100 markets, The Scout Guide connects readers with exceptional local businesses through curated print guides, digital features, storytelling, and community events.
this episode is also sponsored by cultivate live. Join us on November 12 at Vanderkamp in Upstate New York for a mastermind-style evening of meaningful conversations, connection, and dinner. Get your tickets here and save $25 with code CULTIVATE25
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This intimate mastermind-style event brings together professionals, business owners, founders, and community members for dinner and conversations that go beyond traditional networking.
Hear a keynote from Arel Moodie, followed by a live recording of Cultivate with Alex Canavan featuring Jeff Knauss of Arcovo AI.
Come ready to meet new people, exchange ideas, and leave with fresh perspectives you can take with you into whatever you’re building next.
Event Details
Date: thursday, november 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Location: Vanderkamp (204 County Rte 17, Bernhards Bay, NY 13028, USA)
Who is this Event For?
This event is open to all, not just to the women in our community. We invite any growth-minded professional, business leader, or founder to join us for dinner & valuable conversations.
