Podcast: Scale Tales
Ep. 50: How Alicia Butler Pierre Scaled Podcast Episodes into a Global Training Platform
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This deeply personal 50th episode of Scale Tales is unlike anything we’ve shared before. In an intimate monologue, our producer and host, Alicia Butler Pierre, unpacks her life‑altering journeys, losses, prophecies, and pivotal moments that led to her scaling an idea to leverage podcast episodes as a viable training tool into a global training platform.
Dr. Shanta Harrison, Alicia’s cousin, makes a guest appearance as they recount one unforgettable travel experience that tested everything I thought I knew about resilience.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How personal disruption can spark unexpected business transformation.
- Why access to knowledge, and how it’s delivered, matters more than ever.
- The real behind‑the‑scenes story of turning an idea into a global platform despite setbacks.
This episode isn’t a prelude, it’s a culmination. It’s proof that clarity is often earned through chaos, and that the most meaningful work is shaped by lived experience, not linear plans. Our hope is that by sharing Alicia’s story, you see what’s possible when you listen closely to the quiet nudges, stay grounded through disruption, and keep building even when the path isn’t obvious. If there’s one takeaway, let it be this – your journey doesn’t need validation to be valid. Sometimes the world is simply waiting for you to trust yourself enough to deliver what only you can.
Episode Info
Monologue: Alicia Butler Pierre – CEO, Equilibria, Inc.
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Air Date: Feb. 26, 2026
Transcript
This podcast is brought to you by Equilibria, Inc. Did you know you can earn PDUs repurposed from listening to this show? It’s easy, accessible, and submitted directly to PMI. Keep listening to learn more.
In three easy steps – Visit ScaleTalesPodcast.com, sign up for a membership, take a short quiz and we’ll submit your credits to PMI. Yes, it’s really that simple and all at a price that makes this information accessible wherever you are. No gimmicks, no games. It’s really that simple! ScaleTalesPodcast.com.
Resources
Website:
- Equilibria’s Podcast Portal (Poddy Train) for podcast courses: Our podcast learning portal delivers on-demand training in project management, business infrastructure, and process improvement that is PMI®-approved.
Podcast:
- Business Infrastructure Podcast – Ep. 55: The One Thing You Need to Know About High Stakes Conversations – Dez Thornton
Video:
It’s About To Go Down! With Marc & Cathey // Season 11 Episode 7: Alicia Butler Pierre
Credits
Producer & Host: Alicia Butler Pierre
Guest Appearance: Dr. Shanta Harrison
Audio Editors:Olanrewaju Adeyemo
Sound Design: Sabor! Music Enterprises
Video Editor: Gladys Jimenez
Show Notes:Aidan Mercer
Sponsor: Equilibria, Inc.
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More About Host, Alicia Butler Pierre:
Alicia Butler Pierre is the Founder & CEO of Equilibria, Inc. Her career in operations began over 25 years ago while working in various chemical plants and oil refineries. She invented the Kasennu™ framework for business infrastructure and authored, Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success. She is the producer of Scale Tales podcast and the weekly top 2% Business Infrastructure podcast with a global audience across 70+ countries.
More About Sponsor, Equilibria:
Equilibria, Inc. is a 21-year-old boutique operations management firm. We build the business infrastructure necessary for fast-growing businesses to scale with less pain. With a range of services and products, entrepreneurs can get the operational support and resources they need on demand.
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