Soberpreneur with Kelsey Moreira

Hi! Welcome to Soberpeneur, a show hosted by the fearless and sober entrepreneur Kelsey Moreira, founder of Doughp, the most legit cookie dough company around. Kelsey is on a  mission to take the social stigma out of addiction and mental health. In each episode, you'll hear raw conversations with all kinds of awesome humans who have navigated life's challenges and are creating a brighter future. Are you ready to hear bad-asses tell their story without the BS?  What if I told you that you can find stress relief simply by taking a sip of a sparkling beverage? That's right, it's called Moment, and in this episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur Kelsey talks with Moment's founder, Aisha Chottani. Aisha shares her experience as a food business entrepreneur, taking us into her life path, her biggest challenges and the most valuable lessons that Moment has brought. Plus, Aisha joins the Raw Truth Game and shares her mental health recipe card with us. Stay tuned to discover more about Aisha's secret for balance and mindfulness. Jump straight into: (00:00) - Let's get direct! One high and one low from Aisha's past week. (03:03) - Moving across continents: Aisha's early life, thriving in different locations around the world and her first entrepreneur role model. (10:12) - Inspiration from her cultural history: Understanding adaptogens and the moment when Aisha's entrepreneurial spirit ignited. (16:48) - The purpose behind the beverage: Developing healthy coping mechanisms when dealing with everyday work stress and the challenges of managing a food business. (23:44) - Moment's most demanding moment: The task of storing five thousand bottles in a tiny apartment. (28:11) - What does mental health mean to Aisha? Being mindful is being able to exercise a muscle to stay calm and be in control. (30:12) - Aisha's mental help recipe card: Meditation, making a list of things that make you happy, staying physically fed and working with multiple nonprofits. (36:34) - What is Aisha most proud of? Her sense of persistence and the courage of taking an uncharted path.  (44:38) Raw truth game! Aisha's guilty pleasure, how do friends describe her, one thing she couldn't live without and other tricky questions. Episode resources Connect with Aisha on https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishacee/ (LinkedIn) https://drinkmoment.com/ (Moment -  Drink your meditation) https://calmclassroom.com/ (calm classroom) http://growmindfully.com/about/ (Grow Mindfully) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by nhttps://nodalab.com/ (odalab). 

In this episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur, our guest Richard Harris, founder of The Harris Consulting Group, describes how he found purpose in sharing his story to help other people in the process of self-reflection and how he has managed to apply it into the sales world. Listen to his story and all the insightful perspectives within this pleasant conversation between Kelsey and Richard. Jump straight into: (02:18) - Richard Harris on his first job and how to process the outcomes of entrepreneurship and sales in a healthy way. (06:46) - Richard's mental health journey and the stigmas around admitting addiction and mental health conditions. (13:40) - The challenges of self-reflection: Solving the underlying traumas in order to stay grounded. (17:26) - Discussing sales management's main flaws and the real value of sharing your story with the world. (21:11) - Working with Uncrushed: Building support mechanisms and developing better leadership skills for salespeople in safe spaces. (37:04) - What is Richard most proud of?: Resilience, breaking the cycle and establishing lively family communication plus his recipe card. (52:04) Raw Truth Game: Rapid fire questions to discover more about Richard Harris. Episode resources Connect with Richard through https://www.linkedin.com/in/rharris415 (LinkedIn) Phone number: (415) 596-9149 https://theharrisconsultinggroup.com/ (The Harris Consulting Group) https://www.uncrushed.org/ (UNCrushed) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (nodalab). 

When it comes to sobriety, business, and motherhood, Lesley Hawke, owner of Hawke Fit Inc and Female Lacrosse Head Coach at the National Sport Academy, has some deep insightful experiences. Throughout her process of keeping alcohol-free, Lesley discusses her journey of self-discovery, from being diagnosed with OCD at 21 and being a mother of two, to becoming a successful business owner that understands the power of leadership and mental health. Join Kelsey and Lesley in this raw and truthful conversation about life's challenges and the path to overcoming them by building a grounded and truthful lifestyle.  Jump straight into: (0:23) - Who is Lesley Hawke?: A passionate Lacrosse Coach & Entrepreneur from Ontario. (03:47) - Intrusive thoughts, support systems, and dealing unconsciously with OCD at a young age. (10:50) - Lesley's journey to sobriety and the conniving nature of alcohol.   (17:09) - Careful! One sip and it's over: Subtle relapses and how to hold your ground. (24:58) - Recovery friendly model: Soberness implications and drinking pressure in work environments and parties. (28:21) - “Just think twice”: Managing impulsiveness and considering cause and effect when facing a risk situation. (33:33) - Hawke Fit: Lesley's entrepreneurial adventure and some lessons from sobriety as a business owner. (40:51) - What does mental health mean to Lesley?: The benefits of moving your body plus what's on Lesley's mental health recipe card. Episode resources Connect with Lesley through https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-hawke-62a93460/ (LinkedIn) https://www.hawkefit.com/ (Hawke Fit) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (nodalab). 

Today, Kelsey talks to Hustle 2.0's John Jackson, former gang member, who after a 18 year sentence decided to completely transform his life through education, determination and compassion. John and Kelsey chat about the flaws of the prison system and its lack of humanity, how he managed to leave his gang, and how enough resources and opportunities will not only impact individuals, but entire generations (plus lip sync battles in prison, what?!). You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation, so tune in now!  Jump straight into: (02:40) - The beginnings of John Jackson: Resilient at 10, incarcerated by 17. (07:18) - On John's 18-year sentence and the peculiar structures of a prison gang. (11:04) - Dehumanization, lack of resources and barbaric administration: On the flaws of the prison system and the importance of aiming towards rehabilitation. (18:38) - Hustle 2.0: How compassion, education and humanity can transform lives, even “the worst of the worst”. (23:41) - Leaving the gang and prioritizing freedom: Rewriting your story by being both brave and stupid. (26:36) - The future is compassionate: On Hustle 2.0's vision and the support systems outside of the cells. (29:31) - What is John most proud of about his journey, and what's on his mental health recipe card? (35:32) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal John's truth. Episode resources https://www.hustle20.com/ (Hustle 2.0) Connect with Hustle 2.0 through their email https://www.hustle20.com/get/ (Hustle Guide: The Preseason) Sponsor a scholarship https://www.hustle20.com/give/ (here) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by nhttps://nodalab.com/ (odalab).

This episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur was recorded during the amazing Sober Voices 4-day virtual event co-created by Mercy Lee Bell and Alyssa May Hart, Kelsey's newfound sober sisters. Mercy, Alyssa, and Kelsey talk about sober entrepreneurship, their journey building a community around this event, and what are some misconceptions around recovery they try to tackle. Also, they dive deep into the joys of being a sober duo in the startup space and share more about themselves in Kelsey's Raw Truth game. Hop in and don't forget to check out all of Alyssa and Mercy's wellness events and follow Nug's Instagram!  Jump straight into: (00:36) - Who are Mercy Lee Bell and Alyssa May Hart? Their chance LinkedIn encounter and how they built an event startup long distance.  (03:47) - Mercy's recovery journey going one day at a time: The ups and downs of five years of sobriety. (13:39) - The rollercoaster of recovery and entrepreneurship: Choosing to live a more self-directed life and how we can remove judgment from the word “recovery”. (17:06) - The gifts of working with people in recovery: Finding flow inside their entrepreneurial duo and getting rid of CEO guilt.  (24:42) - “We are all recovering from something”: Building a welcoming space for people to find support and channeling addiction recovery into positive paths.  (28:06) - Mercy and Alyssa's mental health recipe cards: Spending quality time with pets, having humility checks, and adding intentional value to everyday things. (32:09) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Mercy and Alyssa's knowledge about each other.  Episode resources Follow Mercy on https://www.instagram.com/islandmercy/?hl=es (Instagram)  Connect with Alyssa through https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssamayhart/ (LinkedIn) https://www.sobervoices.co/ (Sober Voices)   Sober Voices | https://www.instagram.com/sobervoices/?hl=es (Instagram) Hug the Nug | https://www.instagram.com/hugthenug/?hl=es (Instagram ) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by nhttps://nodalab.com/ (odalab).

Hey! If you like cookie dough I'm sure you also love peanut butter, right? In this episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to fellow soberpreneur, Jill Van Gyn. Jill is the Founder of Fatso Nut Butter, a mother, wife, and in recovery from alcohol and cocaine. Here she shares her story of addiction starting in the 90's rave scene and how her determination of regaining control over her life led her to Fatso Nut Butters. Jill and Kelsey talk about the dangerous entrepreneurial hustle culture, and the difficulties and rewards of being your own boss. Plus, Jill answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions!  Jump straight into: (00:36) - Who is Jill Van Gyn, Founder of Fatso Nut Butter and fellow soberpreneur: One high and one low of Jill's week. (04:09) - Jill's recovery story: From the '90s rave scene to spiraling into heavy addiction. (11:23) - Fatso origin story: Jill's post-recovery determination to take control of her life and how it led to peanut butter.  (23:22) - Freedom and all the perks of entrepreneurship: How Jill has oriented her company to helping and contributing to society. (26:31) - The “killing it” mentality: How not to fall prey to the entrepreneurial grind and hustle way of thinking.   (31:04) - Taking the stigma away from addiction and mental health: What Jill wished people knew about recovery. (33:16) - Jill's mental health recipe card + Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to get to know Jill.  Episode resources Connect with Jill through https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-van-gyn-5aa7ba47/?originalSubdomain=ca (LinkedIn) https://eatfatso.com/ (Fatso Nut Butters ) https://www.instagram.com/eatfatso/?hl=es (Instagram | Fatso) https://sherecovers.org/ (She Recovers Foundation) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (Nodalab). 

Would you feel safe telling your manager you're struggling with addiction? In this episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur Kelsey Moriera talks to Tim Clarke, Senior Director of Marketing at Salesforce, member of  Soberforce, and Co-Founder and CEO of UNCrushed, about the work-addiction relationship. Tim tells us about his addiction and recovery path, and shares how his work at UNCrushed and Soberforce is looking to open up the conversation about addiction and mental illness in the workspace. Tune in! Tim gives out great pieces of advice on taking that first step towards recovery, plus he answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions!  Jump straight into: (00:36) - Who is Tim Clarke? One high and one low from Tim's week and his recovery journey.  (03:37) - Being Seen and Not Heard: Tim's story, why he poured himself into work, and what started his path of addiction. (09:35) - Getting over your ego & surrendering: Tim's relationship with Salesforce through his addiction and relapse.  (12:51) - Finding a community and UNCrushed's mission: A platform for people to share their stories in the tech space. (19:49) - SOBERforce: Breaking the stigma and having conversations on addiction and sobriety at the workplace. (27:29) - It's okay to seek help!: Find someone you feel safe with and have some conversations. (32:07) - Tim's best piece of advice, his recipe card for mental health + The Raw Truth Game! Episode resources Connect with Tim through https://www.linkedin.com/in/timclarke/ (LinkedIn) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Johann-Hari/dp/1620408910 (Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9DcIMGxMs (Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong | Johann Hari) https://www.uncrushed.org/ (UNCrushed) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (Nodalab).

Is there only one definition for recovery? Probably not! In this episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur Kelsey Moreira talks to the amazing Ryan Hampton, an activist in recovery from opioid addiction named by Forbes as Top Social Entrepreneur in the Recovery Movement. Ryan and Kelsy talk about everything from addiction and recovery to advocacy and encouraging empathy in the community. Hop in and learn how Ryan's work and story are changing the narrative of addiction across America. Heads up! Since the recording of this podcast, Demi Lovato is using the pronouns they/them. Please forgive us, you'll hear she/her in this conversation. Thanks for your understanding! We love you, Demi! Jump straight into: (00:37) - Who is Ryan Hampton? The story behind a top social entrepreneur in Las Vegas. (07:47) - Ryan's aha! moment: Living in the streets in L.A. and looking for a safe and stable recovery house.  (13:03) -  What would you tell your past self? Hold on and show up! (17:07) - The multiple definitions of recovery: What is harm reduction, and Demi Lovato's California sober controversy.  (23:17) - The Voices Project: The urgency of the current overdose crisis and the problem with the public health response to it. (28:21) - How Mobilized Recovery came to be: Ryan's community-based organizing to work towards recovery together.  (33:32) - What Ryan is most proud of and his very musical recipe card for mental health. (35:16) - Raw Truth Game! A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Ryan's truth.  Episode resources Connect with Ryan through https://www.instagram.com/ryanjhampton/?hl=es (Instagram) https://ryanhampton.org/ (Ryan Hampton | Home) https://voicesriseup.org/ (The Voices Project  ) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (Nodalab).

Have you had your afternoon tea? In this episode of Doughp's Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to suicide prevention advocate, author, and founder of The Equitea Company, (formerly Greenhouse Tea Company), Quentin Vennie. Quentin tells us his story growing up in Baltimore and how he surpassed stereotypes and overcame every challenge that came his way, including being addicted to prescription pills. Plus, he shares why he started his tea company and which lessons from recovery have helped him build his business. Tune in and listen to this awesome soberpreneur spill the tea! Jump straight into: (01:36) - Doughp for Hope Pledge: How is Quentin really doing? One high and one low of life right now. (04:09) - Quentin's origin story: His entrepreneurial journey escaping the box of judgment. (07:29) - Why tea? What the evening ritual of tea meant in Quentin's recovery journey and in his son's ADHD treatment. (11:34) - The aha! moment: Making the conscious decision to figure out his life's mission after attempting suicide. (16:39) - What do you wish people knew? Recognizing the human behind every journey of recovery. (19:07) - Resilience and strength: What Quentin brought from recovery into his entrepreneurial life.   (24:07) - Success and humility: Quentin's legacy hopes,  plus his mental health recipe card.  (31:44) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Quentin's truth.   Episode resources Connect with Quentin through https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentinvennie/ (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/quentinvennie/?hl=es (Instagram), or via email. https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Broken-Places-Addiction-Redemption/dp/1623368227/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C5WPTZ1PLK4H&dchild=1&keywords=strong+in+the+broken+places&qid=1628188427&sprefix=strong+in+the+broken%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1 (Strong in the Broken Places by Quentin Vennie) https://greenhouseteas.com/ (Greenhouse Tea Company ) https://www.quentinvennie.com/ (Quentin Vennie) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by Rachael Roberts at https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (Nodalab). 

Can you have too many badass sober businesswomen? We don't think so! In this episode of Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to Maggie Valiunas, an absolute all-star who after recovering from drug addiction and an eating disorder, created her own business, MCV Consultants. Maggie and Kelsey get real about their recovery process, life before sobering up, and why letting go of perfection is actually best for you and your business. (Oh, and how both their badass grandmas helped them on their journey to recovery). Plus, Maggie answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions! Jump straight into: (00:30) - Doughp for Hope Pledge: How is Maggie really doing? Her highs and lows right now. (03:48) - Maggie's life before recovery: A relentless inner turmoil always looking for comfort and perfection. (08:55) - I gotta stop: Maggie's journey to sobriety and the defining moment of clarity.  (14:18) - About support systems: Taking it one day at a time, getting out of yourself, and being of service.  (16:39) - Channeling perfectionism into entrepreneurship: How to stop future tripping and be more grateful.  (20:26) - What are you most proud of? Healing childhood wounds as a sober empowered woman.  (23:36) - Sober birthday celebrations, Maggie's dream legacy, plus her mental health recipe card. (28:12) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Maggie's truth.  Episode resources Connect with Maggie through https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-valiunas-75b90919/ (LinkedIn )or vía email https://www.mcv-consultants.com/ (Home | MCV Consultants) Thank you for listening to Doughp's Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on https://www.instagram.com/kels.moreira/ (Instagram) and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don't forget to check out https://www.doughp.com/ (Doughp's) delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (Nodalab). 

Doughp's CEO and fearless leader Kelsey Moreira is skipping the BS and getting real on Season 2 of Soberpreneur. You'll hear raw conversations that feed your soul from entrepreneurs and game-changers who've taken on life's challenges and are making a better future for all of us. Keep it raw and keep it real, this is Soberpreneur.   Don't forget to follow Sobepreneur wherever you listen to podcasts!  This show is produced by Rachael Roberts at https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod) with additional music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (Nodalab).

Author and mental health advocate Dayna Altman joins me today to share her personal story and how she’s channeled her passion and innate ability to inspire into two books that help people find healing by reminding us we’re not alone in our struggles, and that we’re all deserving of help. She’s like a literal ray of sunshine and I left this conversation with a big smile on my face and I think you will too after this episode of Soberpreneur.

In today’s episode, we get real with Bea, founder of The Difference. She’s dedicated her life to shaking up the mental health care industry by providing access to licensed therapists with accessibility + immediacy the industry has never before seen. She believes the mental strengthening tools found through therapy can change the game. And if YOU didn’t already think that - after this chat with Bea you’ll be on board. MORE ABOUT THIS KICKASS LADY: Bea Arthur, LMHC is a Columbia University-trained psychotherapist, startup founder, and speaker who works with high-performance individuals in high-pressure work environments. Her career took off at the intersection of psychology and technology and her third company, The Difference, provides on-demand access to therapy as Amazon's first mental health Alexa Skill. Additionally, Bea was the first African-American female founder in Y Combinator and was named an Entrepreneur to Bet On by Newsweek Magazine as well as one of Bumble’s Most Inspiring New Yorkers. She is an editorial contributor and hostfor Forbes Women, as well as the host of her own therapy podcast, Bea The Change, sponsored by Sonos.

SPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALHT AWARENESS MONTH In today’s episode, you’ll get to meet Patrick - executive director of an awesome mental health nonprofit. He lays down the tips for staying grounded through tough times, sheds light on life as a therapist, and even gives some serriiiously solid advice useful to diffuse arguments in relationships at work and home. MORE ABOUT THIS AWESOME GUY! Patrick Bozarth serves as the Executive Director of Community Counseling Center, and is also a mental health and substance use treatment counselor. Patrick earned a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles and was awarded the distinguished honor of being the first-ever graduate to earn a specialization degree in the field of LGBT psychology and counseling, in addition to being the first recipient of the Sandra L. Golvin Memorial Scholarship for LGBT affirmative psychology. Over the past several years, he has gained extensive clinical experience working with a wide range of populations in outpatient and in-home care, case management and group counseling. Patrick currently serves as a member of the Ryan White Executive Planning Council and the SAPTA Advisory Board, and in 2015, he launched the Nellie Bly Leadership Society, the first of its kind initiative focused on increasing awareness of mental health care in Nevada through education and advocacy. Prior to becoming a counselor in 2005, Patrick worked for three years in non-profit development and fundraising for Outfest: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and also as the Director of Development for Zen Village Holistic Wellness Institute, located in Coconut Grove, Florida. Patrick has an extensive background in volunteer work related to healthcare and the LGBT community, including: the Human Rights Campaign, Project Angle Food, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Mama’s Kitchen San Diego, Flying Samaritans medical outreach care and The Special Olympics of Southern California.

SPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: At just 20 years old, Brandon Farbstein joins us today and drops some serious inspiration on you as our first guest in a series for Mental Health Awareness Month. Born with a body outside society’s “norm” - he’s overcome unimaginable pain and ridicule to blossom into a self-aware, thoughtful young man. Buckle up and get some tissues, here’s a heartwarming episode bursting with positivity from Brandon Farbstein. MORE ABOUT THIS AWESOME DUDE: Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for personal growth. At just 20 years old, he is a renowned empowerment speaker, Gen Z activist and author. Brandon was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2, and has turned his life experience of suffering, isolation, and victimhood into empowerment, impact and influence. After a severe battle with cyberbullying in high school, Brandon decided to share his story - to both offer hope and to enact change. Whether on tour with his recently published book Ten Feet Tall, sharing his message with students at schools across the country, or working with Fortune 100 companies like Facebook and HP, Brandon consistently delivers tools to audiences of all ages to shift perspectives and strengthen their mindset. In 2018 Brandon was named in TigerBeat & Instagram’s #19under19 as one of the 19 most influential teenagers in the world with his mission to elevate empathy.

With COVID-19, the world has been flipped upside down. We’re all just trying to figure out how to make it through these challenging times - and, as business owners this can be especially trying. In today’s episode, Lindsay, the founder of a worldwide health & fitness company supporting corporate campuses (that now sit vacant) gets real with us today about pivoting in a pandemic. With her company in a massive transition, a recent suicide close to her family, and another devastating miscarriage - Lindsay has proven to be the true face of strength when everything seems stacked against her. Here’s to hoping this conversation reaches someone who needs to hear it… Talking about mental health and suicide can bring up difficult emotions. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out for support by calling the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK

- Buckle up and get ready for a serious dose of inspiration. In this episode, I sit down with Manny Moreno. Originally from the inner city of LA, his life could’ve taken a very different path - but thanks to positive mentors he’s grown into a man on a mission, working to make the world feel good with his new movement Bueno Bueno. We talk about his learnings from van life, protecting your energy, and the power of perception. Manny’s just a burst of awesome energy, I love this dude, so glad we captured this conversation! Reach out to Manny on instagram and @buenobueno.co

After a DUI, 5 stints in rehab, and dozens of relapses - here is Sam Morris - now 7 years sober! And, with The Unbreakable Man Project, he's helping others who are struggling find the path forward to a better life. Listen to our conversation about his personal battle with addiction, mental health, and the power of will. Sam truly is — unbreakable. This is a feel good story of the human spirit triumphing against all odds, never giving up, and finding the courage to live the kickass life you were meant to. Shout-out to Sam for crushing it and here's to some of you listening finding the courage to follow suit.

On today’s episode, we chat with my looooong time friend and fellow business boss lady, Taylor Hurd. Listen to Taylor’s journey to finding some MAJORLY awesome confidence in her own skin. She’s living life by her own rules, and dropping some knowledge out there for anyone who wants to make their passion their life - and have a positive impact along the way!

On this episode, hear from me and fellow sober founder, Michelle Pusateri! We talk about life in the entrepreneur fast lane with her biz Nana Joes Granola! It’s real talk from us about our personal journeys into sobriety, and what we do today to help others who need it…

Today we sat down with Marnie Rae, fellow sober-sister and founder of National Mocktail Week (THAT. IS. A. THING!) HECK YA! She talks about her early days of sobriety and we swap stories on attempting to order mocktails to the confusion of many-a bartender. We also cover some some tips for managing stress and the power of mediation when you don’t have alcohol to lean on anymore. ALSO, for those who do drink - some fun tips on how to throw more inclusive parties and not seem like a total jerk. Let’s jump into things with Marnie…

On this episode, we’ll talk about booze alternatives from Cann Social Tonics with co-founder, Jake Bullock! Tired of hangovers? Don’t handle alcohol well? You are NOT alone. Those feelings and the growing “Sober Curious” movement led this founder to help open Cann Social Tonics. As many begin to turn away from alcohol, they're seeking other ways to have fun in a responsible way with products that work for them! They made a low-dose (“microcode”) cannabis tonic with 2.5mg of THC per drink as a way to “let loose” without losing your cool or feeling like crap the next day! Hear from Jake on his personal journey into entrepreneurship and how coming out as gay to his friends and family showed him that taking risks could pay off 10-fold in the end…

On this episode, I sit down with friend & fellow-entrepreneur Sylvie Charles of JUST DATE SYRUP — she’s a doctor-turned-date-slinger who left her career behind to bring out an all-natural alternative sweetener, Date Syrup. Spoiler alert: We made a date-sweetened brownie dough flavor together! Buckle up and hear from this incredible entrepreneur and new mom, navigating the waves of entrepreneurship!

[Recorded live with video] On today’s episode, you’ll hear from none other than my husband, Israel Martinez Moreira - or as I call him, Iz. Listen in to hear about his journey immigrating to the United States from Brazil, leaving his family & friends behind in pursuit of his “American Dream”. He’s an inspiring dude and I’m just damn proud to call him my husband.. hear it for yourself in this totally awesome episode with Iz… and we’ve got a quick update since recording this in October 2019, he’s since joined Doughp as Chief Financial Operating Officer - crushing it for Doughp on the numbers game and ops side. He’s a great compliment to my skillset and we’re lucky to have him full-time now on the Doughp Squad.

On this episode you’ll hear from Kara Goldin, founder & CEO of Hint. We talk about her passion for getting the garbage out of products, Hint’s expansion beyond water, and I ask for some pointers in navigating the world of retail!

On this episode, you’ll hear from the Executive Director of OpenRecovery, Fay Zenoff. We’ll talk about living life openly - and proudly - in recovery. We dig into my journey and what life was like getting sober in my 20’s and how it’s enabled my entrepreneurial feats! Let’s dig in… (Update 2020: Sadly OpenRecovery closed their doors on 12/31/19 as the cost of being a non-profit in San Francisco became too much even after 60 years serving the community! Their mission lives on!)