Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share From College Hustler to Beverage Innovator with Andrea Wightwick
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
From College Hustler to Beverage Innovator with Andrea Wightwick
In this episode of Sorority Chat, Liz Alexander speaks with Andrea Wightwick, founder of Hapsy, a socially inclusive drink brand. Andrea shares her unconventional journey from working full-time while putting herself through school at Georgia State to becoming a founding voice in the business of adulting. She discusses her career at major beverage companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, and how her diverse experiences shaped her entrepreneurial journey. Andrea emphasizes the importance of showing up, facing rejection, and constantly learning. Tune in for insightful conversations about work-life balance, digital literacy, and how to successfully carve out your unique path.
š Connect withĀ Andrea
šøĀ https://www.instagram.com/andreawightwick/ā
š https://behapsy.com/
š Connect with Liz:Ā
šø ā ā Instagram: @pdrinteriorsā
šĀ ā Website: PDR Interiorsā ā Ā
- Donāt miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!
If you loved this episode, leave a āāāāā review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle!
Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Sorority Chat
00:52 Meet Andrea Wightwick: A Unique Sorority Journey
02:21 Balancing College and Career
04:05 Lessons from Corporate America
09:32 The Importance of Showing Up
16:17 Rejection as Redirection
20:14 Founding Hapsy: From Receptionist to Brand Innovator
20:26 Corporate Career: Lessons from PepsiCo and Nielsen
24:46 The Birth of Hapsy: Identifying Market Gaps
25:35 Challenges of Starting a New Brand
27:10 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup
28:29 Embracing Vulnerability and Learning
31:18 The Business of Adulting: Social Media and Mentorship
35:46 Final Tips and Connecting with Andrea
37:44 House Hot Take: Communication in Design Projects
38:45 Podcast Outro and Credits
View all episodes
By Liz Alexander
4.6
99 ratings
In this episode of Sorority Chat, Liz Alexander speaks with Andrea Wightwick, founder of Hapsy, a socially inclusive drink brand. Andrea shares her unconventional journey from working full-time while putting herself through school at Georgia State to becoming a founding voice in the business of adulting. She discusses her career at major beverage companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, and how her diverse experiences shaped her entrepreneurial journey. Andrea emphasizes the importance of showing up, facing rejection, and constantly learning. Tune in for insightful conversations about work-life balance, digital literacy, and how to successfully carve out your unique path.
š Connect withĀ Andrea
šøĀ https://www.instagram.com/andreawightwick/ā
š https://behapsy.com/
š Connect with Liz:Ā
šø ā ā Instagram: @pdrinteriorsā
šĀ ā Website: PDR Interiorsā ā Ā
- Donāt miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!
If you loved this episode, leave a āāāāā review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle!
Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Sorority Chat
00:52 Meet Andrea Wightwick: A Unique Sorority Journey
02:21 Balancing College and Career
04:05 Lessons from Corporate America
09:32 The Importance of Showing Up
16:17 Rejection as Redirection
20:14 Founding Hapsy: From Receptionist to Brand Innovator
20:26 Corporate Career: Lessons from PepsiCo and Nielsen
24:46 The Birth of Hapsy: Identifying Market Gaps
25:35 Challenges of Starting a New Brand
27:10 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup
28:29 Embracing Vulnerability and Learning
31:18 The Business of Adulting: Social Media and Mentorship
35:46 Final Tips and Connecting with Andrea
37:44 House Hot Take: Communication in Design Projects
38:45 Podcast Outro and Credits
More shows like Sorority Chat
View all
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald
25,911 Listeners