In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks is joined by her long-time friend and accomplished entrepreneur, Sarah Alvarez. They discuss essential business advice, such as focusing on what your business needs rather than what you're best at and hiring the right people. Sarah shares her journey through launching a toy company, working with Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and managing Wax Pot wax studios. They share key lessons from their careers and emphasize the importance of having an exit strategy and persevering through hardships. They also underscore the value of giving individuals agency and recognizing the role of opportunity in success. This episode features impactful stories and valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in personal growth.

📌 Connect with Sarah:
📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cristoreyatlantajesuit/">https://www.instagram.com/cristoreyatlantajesuit/</a>
🌐 <a href="https://www.cristoreyatlanta.org/">https://www.cristoreyatlanta.org/</a>
 
*** Pre-order your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE ***
<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085">⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠</a>
 
📸 Trisha on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence">⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠</a>
🌐 Trisha's company at: <a href="https://itsallgreektome.org/">⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠</a>
Have questions or comments? Send us an email: info@madrushpod.com
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🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!
If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend!
 
Episode Highlights:
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to the Mad Rush Podcast
00:28 Meet the Host: Trisha Addicks
01:09 Exciting News: The Rush Bible Pre-Order
01:48 Special Guest: Sarah Alvarez
02:25 Memories and Connections
03:30 Life Lessons: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
04:45 Sarah's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey
07:52 The Toy Company: Itty Bitty Steps
08:47 Challenges and Lessons Learned
11:26 The Importance of Exit Strategies
12:47 Volunteering at Cristo Rey Atlanta
15:38 Mentorship and Impact
17:27 Transitioning Back to Cristo Ray
17:35 Accreditation and Its Importance
18:09 Movie Talk and COVID Impact
18:48 Reaccreditation Efforts and Capital Campaign
19:25 Meaningful Work and Business Insights
21:03 Empowering Youth and Sorority Rush
22:01 Understanding Privilege and Opportunity
25:17 Rapid Fire Questions
28:16 Friendship and Parenting Wisdom
32:57 Conclusion and Holiday Break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks is joined by her long-time friend and accomplished entrepreneur, Sarah Alvarez. They discuss essential business advice, such as focusing on what your business needs rather than what you're best at and hiring the right people. Sarah shares her journey through launching a toy company, working with Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and managing Wax Pot wax studios. They share key lessons from their careers and emphasize the importance of having an exit strategy and persevering through hardships. They also underscore the value of giving individuals agency and recognizing the role of opportunity in success. This episode features impactful stories and valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in personal growth. 📌 Connect with Sarah: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/cristoreyatlantajesuit/ 🌐 https://www.cristoreyatlanta.org/ *** Pre-order your copy of THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: info@madrushpod.com 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the Mad Rush Podcast 00:28 Meet the Host: Trisha Addicks 01:09 Exciting News: The Rush Bible Pre-Order 01:48 Special Guest: Sarah Alvarez 02:25 Memories and Connections 03:30 Life Lessons: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint 04:45 Sarah's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey 07:52 The Toy Company: Itty Bitty Steps 08:47 Challenges and Lessons Learned 11:26 The Importance of Exit Strategies 12:47 Volunteering at Cristo Rey Atlanta 15:38 Mentorship and Impact 17:27 Transitioning Back to Cristo Ray 17:35 Accreditation and Its Importance 18:09 Movie Talk and COVID Impact 18:48 Reaccreditation Efforts and Capital Campaign 19:25 Meaningful Work and Business Insights 21:03 Empowering Youth and Sorority Rush 22:01 Understanding Privilege and Opportunity 25:17 Rapid Fire Questions 28:16 Friendship and Parenting Wisdom 32:57 Conclusion and Holiday Break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks is joined by her long-time friend and accomplished entrepreneur, Sarah Alvarez. They discuss essential business advice, such as focusing on what your business needs rather than what you're best at and hiring the right people. Sarah shares her journey through launching a toy company, working with Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and managing Wax Pot wax studios. They share key lessons from their careers and emphasize the importance of having an exit strategy and persevering through hardships. They also underscore the value of giving individuals agency and recognizing the role of opportunity in success. This episode features impactful stories and valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in personal growth.

📌 Connect with&nbsp;Sarah:
📸&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cristoreyatlantajesuit/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/cristoreyatlantajesuit/</a>
🌐&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cristoreyatlanta.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cristoreyatlanta.org/</a>
 
*** Pre-order your copy of&nbsp; THE RUSH BIBLE ***
<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠</a>
 
📸 Trisha on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠</a>
🌐 Trisha's company at: <a href="https://itsallgreektome.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠</a>
Have questions or comments? Send us an email: info@madrushpod.com
🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts!
🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!
If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend!
 
Episode Highlights:
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to the Mad Rush Podcast
00:28 Meet the Host: Trisha Addicks
01:09 Exciting News: The Rush Bible Pre-Order
01:48 Special Guest: Sarah Alvarez
02:25 Memories and Connections
03:30 Life Lessons: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
04:45 Sarah's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey
07:52 The Toy Company: Itty Bitty Steps
08:47 Challenges and Lessons Learned
11:26 The Importance of Exit Strategies
12:47 Volunteering at Cristo Rey Atlanta
15:38 Mentorship and Impact
17:27 Transitioning Back to Cristo Ray
17:35 Accreditation and Its Importance
18:09 Movie Talk and COVID Impact
18:48 Reaccreditation Efforts and Capital Campaign
19:25 Meaningful Work and Business Insights
21:03 Empowering Youth and Sorority Rush
22:01 Understanding Privilege and Opportunity
25:17 Rapid Fire Questions
28:16 Friendship and Parenting Wisdom
32:57 Conclusion and Holiday Break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Entrepreneurial Journeys and Lifelong Lessons with Sarah Alvarez

Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant. I’ve been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush. Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities. While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections. Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories. Welcome to Mad Rush! #sororityrush #college #sorority #fallrush #greeklife #bamarush  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant. I’ve been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush. Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities. While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections. Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories. Welcome to Mad Rush! #sororityrush #college #sorority #fallrush #greeklife #bamarush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast!&nbsp;I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.&nbsp;I’ve been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.&nbsp;Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities. While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life.&nbsp;I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.&nbsp;Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories. Welcome to Mad Rush! #sororityrush #college #sorority #fallrush #greeklife #bamarush&nbsp; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks

Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast!&nbsp;I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.&nbsp;

I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.&nbsp;

Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities.

While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life.&nbsp;I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.&nbsp;

Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories.

Welcome to Mad Rush!

Pre-order The Rush Bible!  Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon & Schuster.

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Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.  I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.  Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities. While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.  Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories. Welcome to Mad Rush! Pre-order The Rush Bible! Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon & Schuster.

Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast!&nbsp;I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.&nbsp;

I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.&nbsp;

Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities.

While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life.&nbsp;I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.&nbsp;

Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories.

Welcome to Mad Rush!

Pre-order The Rush Bible!  Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon &amp; Schuster.

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