Hello Chaos™ embraces and celebrates the dynamic and chaotic world of founders and innovators. We serve as a megaphone, offering an unfiltered view of entrepreneurship and providing a welcoming platform for bright, determined, visionary minds to engage in the conversation they've been craving.
Each week, we delve into candid interviews with founders and innovators from diverse industries. They share their pivotal "a-ha" moments, along with the inevitable "oh sh*t!" experiences, offering practical steps and valuable lessons learned along the way.
In this episode, host Jennifer Sutton interviews Nick Berry, the CEO, entrepreneur, author, and founder of many businesses. Nick shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from being a personal trainer to becoming a consultant, business coach, and founder of multiple companies. He emphasizes the importance of finding support as a founder, including being part of a peer group and having a one-on-one coach. Nick also discusses the challenges of managing people and the misconceptions about running a business. In this conversation, Nick shares his insights on coaching and mentorship, the importance of trust and vetting, and the challenges of being a business owner. He also discusses his journey as a founder and his plans for the future. The conversation ends with a discussion on how to connect with Nick and his resources.
This episode of Hello Chaos features Dave Stefanich, the CEO and founder of Rymedi. Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey, which started with a background in inorganic chemistry and led him to work in the pharma industry. He later transitioned to integrating labs and diagnostic equipment, pursued a master's in software engineering, and obtained an MBA in Hong Kong. Dave discusses his work with a continuous flow pharmaceutical company making an impact all over the world. Join host Jennifer Sutton (JJ) for an enlightening conversation with Dave about his diverse experiences and journey as a founder.
Today on Hello Chaos, Mike Vera, a board-certified health and wellness coach and founder of Avantia Health Optimization Company, shares his entrepreneurial journey and what inspired him to start his company. Growing up with a doctor father, Mike's fascination with health led him down various paths, eventually becoming a health coach. He discusses therewarding aspects of helping people with their health and the satisfaction of witnessing their breakthrough moments during sessions. Tune in to learn more about Mike's journey in the health and wellness industry!
Exploring the intersections of DEI and feminism, this episode delves into the importance of solidarity among women of all backgrounds. The Jennifer and Ebony continue their discussion on subjects like systemic oppression in both racism and patriarchy, highlighting the need for empathy and connection across different forms of discrimination. From workplace barriers to societal expectations, they challenge the lack of understanding and empathy that can hinder progress toward true equality. The conversation prompts reflection on how society values and categorizes women based on motherhood and professional success, raising thought-provoking questions about privilege and recognition.
This week on Hello Chaos, host Jennifer Sutton welcomes Ebony Sullivan, COO of Cassy Electric, for a special episode. Ebony shares some of the challenges and frustrations she has faced as female business owners, particularly in dealing with gender and racial biases in the business community. Jennifer and Ebony discuss the often-overlooked struggles of women and minority-owned businesses, despite their significant contributions to the economy. Tune in for real, raw, and unbiased founder stories every Sunday on Hello Chaos, brought to you by OrangeWIP, a multimedia company supporting founders and entrepreneurs in affiliate cities.