In this episode of 'Good Ideas and Bad Decisions', hosts Kat and Ellen are joined by the amazing Kae Sprung who is the Founder + Owner of Squish Marshmallows and host of Sprung On Food. Kae shares her journey from starting her handcrafted marshmallow company to winning awards and becoming a voiceover artist. We dive into Kae's creative process, the nitty-gritty of starting a small business, and the ups and downs of balancing multiple ventures as an entrepreneur. Plus, there's some delightful banter about being on reality cooking shows and the highs and lows of crowdfunding. Prepare for a sweet ride filled with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of marshmallows!

Kae Sprung is the Founder + Owner of Squish Marshmallows, host of Sprung On Food, and an award-winning pastry chef. Follow her journey on Instagram @iamsprung.

Kat is the Owner + Operator of ⁠⁠⁠kat&co⁠⁠⁠ and brings a unique perspective with her psychology background and experience in creative business operations, making her adept at discussing the intersection of creativity and structured processes.

Ellen is the Owner of ⁠⁠⁠ Ellen Hockley Consulting⁠⁠⁠ and offers valuable insights from her extensive experience in building successful small businesses and empowering female entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on business strategy and growth.

00:00 Welcome to Good Ideas and Bad Decisions

01:32 Introducing Our Special Guest: Kae Sprung

02:27 Kae's Journey: From E-commerce to Custom Catering

04:57 The Birth of Squish Marshmallows

09:28 Early Challenges and Market Strategies

22:41 Balancing Multiple Ventures

29:13 Navigating Fundraising Challenges

29:58 The Shark Tank Experience

32:17 Crowdfunding Woes

37:56 The Reality of TV Exposure

52:20 Final Thoughts and Advice

In this episode of Good Ideas, Bad Decisions, hosts Ellen and Kat welcome guest Brittany Blumenthal, founder of Delightful Creative. The trio discusses the chaos and resilience involved in entrepreneurship, careers transitions, and mental health. Brittany shares her personal journey from working in tech to starting her own branding and website design company focusing on mission-driven businesses in the health and wellness space. The conversation also dives into managing the instability of business ownership, the importance of alignment in work, and how Brittany's experience with functional medicine has given new purpose to her career. This episode is filled with raw, relatable stories and insightful advice for anyone navigating their own business venture.

Brittany is the founder of ⁠Delightful Creative⁠, which creates brand identities for businesses that make people feel good. Her favorite projects involve helping small brands build something from scratch—something filled with purpose.

Kat is the Owner + Operator of ⁠⁠⁠kat&co⁠⁠⁠ and brings a unique perspective with her psychology background and experience in creative business operations, making her adept at discussing the intersection of creativity and structured processes.

Ellen is the Owner of ⁠⁠⁠ Ellen Hockley Consulting⁠⁠⁠ and offers valuable insights from her extensive experience in building successful small businesses and empowering female entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on business strategy and growth.

00:00 Welcome to Good Ideas, Bad Decisions

01:34 Meet Our Guest: Brittany from Delightful Creative

02:54 Brittany's Journey: From Tech to Entrepreneurship

04:16 The Unexpected Layoff

04:51 Processing the Layoff and Moving Forward

11:06 Kat's Similar Experience

17:22 Ellen's Story of Toxic Work Environments

25:14 Navigating a New Manager and Job Threats

26:26 Finding Impact in a Chaotic Work Environment

27:47 The Struggles of Creativity and Design Work

29:16 Current Work and Design Preferences

30:52 A Journey into Functional Medicine

32:19 Exploring Personal Health and Wellness

34:30 Challenges and Discoveries in Health

41:04 Embracing Uncertainty in Career Transitions

51:20 The Importance of Alignment and Personal Growth

52:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of 'Good Ideas and Bad Decisions,' hosts Kat and Ellen welcome Palveshey Tariq, the compassionate founder and lead coach of Alternative Coaching Methods. Palveshay shares her deeply personal and transformative journey from facing immense personal struggles and rigorous academic challenges to finding peace and a renewed sense of purpose through the healing power of psilocybin mushrooms. The conversation touches on the stigmas surrounding psilocybin, contrasting traditional medications with natural plant medicines, and the remarkable emotional and physiological breakthroughs participants experience. The episode beautifully explores themes of self-worth, personal definitions of success, and the profound impact of empathy and kindness. It's a tender and insightful discussion filled with warmth, resilience, and hope for a better, more connected world.

Palveshay is the founder of Alternative Coaching Methods, guiding your journey from high achievement to high performance, through 1:1 coaching and Psilocybin retreats in Jamaica. You can also find more information about her journey at palveshey.com .

Kat is the Owner + Operator of ⁠⁠kat&co⁠⁠ and brings a unique perspective with her psychology background and experience in creative business operations, making her adept at discussing the intersection of creativity and structured processes.

Ellen is the Owner of ⁠⁠ Ellen Hockley Consulting⁠⁠ and offers valuable insights from her extensive experience in building successful small businesses and empowering female entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on business strategy and growth.

00:00 Welcome to Good Ideas and Bad Decisions

00:57 Introducing Our Special Guest: Palveshey

01:55 Palveshey's Journey: From Struggles to Success

04:33 The Power of Psilocybin and Alternative Coaching Methods

06:52 Redefining Success and Overcoming Societal Pressures

12:01 Intuition and Decision-Making: A Personal Insight

27:25 The Elephant and the Dog: A Parable of Patience

28:03 Birthing an Elephant: Embracing the Journey

29:02 Retreats and Transformations

29:42 Healing Stories and Miracles

32:58 Consumption Methods and Preferences

34:35 The Power of Empathy and Kindness

43:30 Self-Worth and Legacy

47:24 Final Thoughts and Wisdom