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