Hello Chaos

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ You don’t have to have a plan—just the guts to say yes.
Vickie never dreamed of owning a restaurant, but bold moves (and a stubborn streak) turned a casual idea into a thriving business. Founders: you don’t need it all figured out—just get started.

2️⃣ Culture is your greatest asset—protect it like hell.
Hiring slow, firing fast, and leading with empathy helped Vickie build a loyal, culture-driven team that shows up when it counts. Respect beats fear every time.

3️⃣ Chaos is inevitable. Isolation is optional.
Printer breaks? Espresso fails? Staff drama? It all happens. What matters is having a ride-or-die community that rallies with you—not around you. Build your support system before you think you’ll need it.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
01:29 How a charcuterie reel turned into a full-blown restaurant
04:06 From zero plan to signing commercial leases
07:56 Ignoring advice, protecting culture, and firing fast
11:31 The team shakeup that changed everything
20:01 Leading with empathy (not fear)
24:39 The real weight of payroll and people
28:36 What’s next: expansion, events, and new concepts
29:19 Surprise: Vickie’s an introvert
32:17 Chaos, coping, and Tuesday escapes
38:46 Her advice: Say yes, do it scared, and don’t go it alone
40:35 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
42:16 Connecting with the Community

🔗 Learn more about Curean and connect with Vickie with the links below:

Website: https://cureangvl.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickie-zambrano/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cureangvl/

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Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your growth will outpace your old identity
Becoming a founder means shedding old expectations, redefining who you are, and learning how to navigate relationships that no longer align

2️⃣ Structure is overrated until it isn’t
Freedom and flexibility are great until chaos hits your margins. Scaling requires systems that support both your team and your bottom line

3️⃣ “This isn’t a hobby”
Simona turned freelance podcast gigs into a thriving agency and SaaS startup even when people underestimated her or didn’t take her seriously

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
02:58 Embracing Chaos in Entrepreneurship
06:03 The Journey to Foundership
10:39 Finding Joy and Purpose
12:53 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
14:11 Challenges of Entrepreneurship
15:32 Managing Teams and Expectations
20:27 Valuing Team Strengths
24:49 Creating a Positive Work Environment
26:49 Work Flex: Redefining Productivity
28:54 The Importance of Self-Discipline
32:31 Navigating Corporate Rigidness
36:24 The Evolution of Personal Relationships
40:15 Managing Stress and Finding Joy
45:12 Overcoming Fear in Entrepreneurship
47:17 Defining the Next Chapter: Peace and Stability

🔗 Learn more about Simona and Volt Productions
Website: https://www.voltproductions.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simona__costantini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volt.productions
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tlry97spKc8_lJ-7g3hew

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Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Data is your untapped goldmine if you know how to ask “So what?”
Most companies sit on a mountain of data but fail to turn it into direction. Nathan shares how to stop chasing vanity metrics and start extracting actionable insights that fuel real growth.

2️⃣ Your biggest friction isn’t the market. It’s your mindset and messy processes.
From people protecting bad data to outdated systems sabotaging sales, founders must uncover internal bottlenecks before chasing external success.

3️⃣ Sales is a skill. Stop winging it and start training like a founder athlete.
Nathan opens up about being a data-native founder learning how to sell. His vulnerability and book list is a wake-up call. Selling your vision is just as vital as building it.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
02:30 Nathan's Entrepreneurial Journey
09:59 The Birth of GoFig
14:35 Navigating Sales Challenges
20:14 The Importance of Data in Business
26:28 Data-Driven Growth Strategies
27:54 People and Process Challenges
28:51 Branding and Marketing Frameworks
31:02 The Gap in Mid-Sized Enterprises
32:22 KPI Awareness and Action Plans
34:27 Therapeutic Data Insights
34:53 Light Bulb Moments in Business
36:40 The Joy of Creating Value
37:34 Scaling and Replicating Success
39:37 Building Company Culture
41:09 Data Ownership and Control
42:43 Agility in Data Solutions
43:57 Mentorship and Community Support
45:32 Navigating the Startup Ecosystem
47:58 The Importance of Community and Support
50:33 Aha Moments and Misconceptions in Entrepreneurship
54:16 Taking Risks and Embracing Uncertainty
59:50 Personal Growth and Self-Reflection
01:04:45 Advice for Aspiring Founders

🔗 Learn more about Nathan & Go Fig

Website: https://gofig.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanfreystaetter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofigai/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoFigAI

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Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your thoughts are running the show
Dina explains how subconscious beliefs—especially around worth and belonging—can quietly sabotage your best opportunities. Awareness is step one. Alignment is step two.

2️⃣ Words create your world
Through neuro-linguistic programming, Dina reveals how language isn’t just communication—it’s energy. The words you use are programming your results.

3️⃣ Publishing isn’t the end—it's the launch
Dina helps entrepreneurs become authors, but her real superpower is showing them how to leverage their story to grow their business, build community, and step into leadership.

Timestamps
03:09 The Journey from IT to Coaching
06:05 Understanding Neuro-Linguistic Programming
09:12 Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
13:16 Transitioning to a Coaching Career
16:10 Navigating Challenges in Coaching
19:18 The Role of Synchronicity and Divine Timing
19:43 Navigating Self-Worth and Business Challenges
21:13 The Importance of Coaching and Blind Spots
23:38 Understanding Body Language in Leadership
24:24 Managing Stress and Energy Levels
25:47 Personal Insights and Surprises
28:47 Helping Others Become Authors
29:58 Leveraging Books for Business Growth
30:30 Future Aspirations and Living Abroad
31:43 The Experimental Nature of Entrepreneurship
32:35 Evolving into New Phases
33:56 Embracing Greatness and Taking Action

🔗 Learn more about Dina and connect
Website: https://www.dinamarais.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinamarais/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdinamarais/
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Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Confidence is a business strategy
Rachel didn’t wait to “feel ready”—she trusted her gut, even when the risk felt overwhelming. Confidence wasn’t the result of success. It was the foundation.

2️⃣ Collaboration beats competition
From staff to students to peers, Rachel built a culture where everyone grows together. You don’t have to lead alone, and you definitely shouldn’t.

3️⃣ Invest in your brain, not just your business
Courses, coaching, masterminds—Rachel didn’t just build a business. She built herself into a leader. The ROI on education is real and compounding.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
01:42 Rachel's Journey into Entrepreneurship
03:24 The Vision Behind Arts in Motion
05:20 Self-Discovery and Leadership
07:11 Transitioning from Teacher to Owner
10:05 Facing Challenges and Risks
13:05 Myths of Business Ownership
15:38 Investing in Personal Growth
19:45 The Importance of Community
21:10 Foundations and Storytelling in Business
23:33 The Role of AI in Creativity
29:12 Dreaming Big and Managing Growth
32:13 The Magic Wand of Change
35:26 Celebrating Future Success
36:31 The Journey of Confidence
39:06 Dreaming Big for the Future
43:05 Trusting Your Gut
46:36 Lessons from the Minority Business Accelerator
55:17 Embracing the Unknown in Business

🔗 Learn more about Rachel and Arts in Motion
Website: https://www.aimspartanburg.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-epps-33125614/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimspartanburg/

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Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Breaking the Mold
Booz Box is redefining the ready-to-drink market with boxed cocktails designed for convenience—and a good time.

2️⃣Building Through Chaos
Ryan shares the real talk on overcoming supply chain nightmares, switching manufacturers, and staying resilient when things go sideways.

3️⃣LinkedIn Growth Hack
Why LinkedIn isn’t just for resumes—how Ryan leveraged his network to unlock doors in distribution and land Booz Box on major shelves.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Hello Chaos Podcast
01:11 The Birth of Boozebox Cocktails
03:15 Challenges in Manufacturing and Distribution
06:15 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth
09:15 Navigating Business Realities
12:07 Future Plans and Scaling the Business
15:12 Understanding Regulatory Challenges
19:38 Building a Team and Leadership Dynamics
22:39 Funding and Future Aspirations
25:43 Learning from Experience and Advice
28:41 Building a Supportive Entrepreneurial Community
31:36 Leveraging Local Resources for Growth
34:37 Maintaining Balance and Personal Well-being
37:41 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations and Resilience

🔗 Learn more about Ryan and Booz Box Cocktails:
Website: https://www.drinkboozbox.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanprovostofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boozbox
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boozboxcocktails
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boozbox

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Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Good intentions are not a growth strategy
You can scale your team, build your brand, and raise capital but if you are not creating real impact you are just making noise

2️⃣ Real disruption starts with you
Mark challenges founders to rethink outdated systems and stop treating symptoms when they should be solving problems

3️⃣ If you are not measuring outcomes you are just guessing
Vanity metrics look good in boardrooms but they do not build meaningful change or sustainable businesses

Timestamps
03:12 Exposing the poverty industrial complex
06:15 From helping to solving
08:10 Checkbox syndrome and toxic charity
14:51 Challenges in changing the system
18:45 Outcomes over hope
27:16 Rising Up and listening to lived experience
35:04 One year from now
37:33 Mark’s journey in one word
38:20 The next chapter
42:13 Real advice for real founders

🔗 Learn more from Mark
Website: https://sharedhumanityproject.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bergel-1264b415/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharedhumanityproject/#

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Key Takeaways:
1️⃣  Sustainable models can scale
Travis built a growing business by designing and installing edible landscapes, supported by a nationwide network of trained installers.

2️⃣ When it falls apart, rebuild smarter
He rebuilt his company from scratch after losing it to a bad partnership, proving that skills and grit are stronger than ego or paperwork.

3️⃣ Your business is your ecosystem
His permaculture mindset applies to entrepreneurship too. Founders thrive when they build systems that support life, growth, and collaboration.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
01:29 Travis’s path from military to marketing to mission
04:44 From bartending tips to a web design business
10:29 Building a better greenhouse and learning what not to do
16:13 Transforming suburbs with food forests
24:48 The business fallout that forced a restart
28:41 Launching a national network of permaculture designers
38:51 Creating a self-sufficient homestead community
42:19 Best advice for founders: “Leave your ego. Keep your mission.”

🔗 Learn more and Connect with Travis

Website: https://foodforestdesignmn.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisholzem/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundancemn/
X: https://x.com/MnFood

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Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Fear is part of the deal
Nekita didn’t wait to feel confident—she moved anyway. That’s how real growth happens.

2️⃣ You don’t learn business by reading books
You learn it when you're your own admin, accountant, and janitor. Nekita’s journey proves you figure it out as you go.

3️⃣ If you’re not putting your health on the calendar, it won’t happen
She calls it the “Dirty 30”—just 30 minutes a day. Sleep, move, breathe. Your business depends on it. 💥

Timestamps
01:30 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
06:01 Facing Fears and Overcoming Challenges
10:33 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business
15:15 Finding Purpose and Recognition
19:48 Resilience and Self-Discovery
23:35 Navigating Challenges as a Black Woman Entrepreneur
26:43 Navigating Business Fit and Energy Investment
27:50 Pivoting in Business: Lessons from COVID
28:54 Corporate Wellness and Online Services
30:41 Creating a Comprehensive Online Resource
32:12 The Importance of Teamwork in Entrepreneurship
33:51 Inspiration Beyond Self: The Entrepreneurial Journey
35:58 Diverse Voices in Entrepreneurship
38:48 The Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship
41:30 Learning and Unlearning in Business
43:48 Embracing Fear and Risk in Entrepreneurship
46:36 Redefining Success in Business
48:39 Wellness Habits for Entrepreneurs

🔗 Connect with Dr. Nekita

Website: https://www.yogatherapybar.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nekita-sullivan-/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogatherapybar/
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Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ You Don’t Need It All Figured Out to Start
Terri didn’t set out to be a founder—she saw a gap and filled it. That leap sparked My School Nurse.

2️⃣ Personal Branding Isn’t Optional
Terri avoided being the face of her company—until she realized no one could tell her story better.

3️⃣ Rejection Isn’t Personal (Even If It Feels Like It)
“No” used to knock Terri down for months. Now, she keeps moving and doesn’t tie her worth to it.

Timestamps
01:25 Terri's Journey Begins
04:35 Inspiration Behind My School Nurse
09:50 The Importance of School Nursing
12:36 Challenges in the Education System
17:06 Aha Moments in Nursing
18:25 Starting a Business: The Reality
25:08 Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortability
26:19 Building Community Through Shared Experiences
28:16 Resilience and Personal Growth
30:08 Navigating Rejection and Acceptance
32:14 The Importance of Respect and Fit in Business
34:15 Vision for the Future of Education
37:07 Gratitude and Reflection on the Journey
39:13 Lessons Learned from Adversity
42:11 Looking Ahead: Blessings and Opportunities

🔗 Connect with Terri

Website: https://terribrinston.com/about/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-brinston/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terri.brinston
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