Entrepreneuring while caregiving by Jennifer Barrett Fajardo

Listen-in on Jen's conversation with Cindee Conner, a retired Air Force Lt Col combat veteran and former Registered Nurse turned entrepreneur and franchise owner in Boca Raton, Florida, while caring for a parent with Alzheimer's.

CONVERSATION MARKERS:

• [00:22] Military service to caregiving
• [02:29] The unexpected arrival of Cindy's father
• [05:33] Transitioning from military to entrepreneurship
• [10:50] The challenges of caregiving and running a business
• [12:33] Exploring the franchise opportunity
• [16:00] Balancing business, caregiving, and personal well-being
• [19:20] The power of support networks
• [22:26] Confronting anger and resentment in caregiving
• [24:16] Reflecting on entrepreneurship and personal aacrifices
• [27:22] Finding balance: self-care amidst caregiving
• [29:57] Creating systems for caregiving
• [33:17] The resistance to accepting help
• [38:41] Navigating medicaid and care resources
• [41:18] Supporting a caregiver's enterprise
• [48:00] The emotional journey of caregiving

RESOURCES + LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Daily Calm: 10 min meditation app by Calm - can be done anywhere
• Green Noise Deep Sleep Hypnosis by Better Sleep - helps slow down racing thoughts at bedtime

ABOUT CINDEE:

Cindee Conner, a retired Air Force Lt Col combat veteran and former Registered Nurse, has transitioned into entrepreneurship as the owner of Graze Craze in Boca Raton. Her passion for catering and food inspired her to bring the art of charcuterie to the forefront of modern entertaining through Graze Craze.

Specializing in crafting exquisite charcuterie boards and boxes, Cindee showcases premium meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments with meticulous attention to detail and creative flair. Her commitment to using high-quality ingredients sets Graze Craze apart in the industry, aiming to create memorable culinary experiences with farm-fresh products and house-made ingredients.

Outside of her business pursuits, Cindee is dedicated to her family, caring for her parent with Alzheimer's and supporting her husband, Paul, an AF veteran turned entrepreneur in the environmental industry. She's also a proud mom to a college student daughter studying at Auburn University.

CONNECT WITH CINDEE:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook Group

To connect with Jen or learn more, visit https://jenbarrett.com