This week on the Managed Chaos podcast, we continue our Mental Health Awareness Month series with a powerful conversation about the real toll startup life can take on your well-being—and what to do about it.

Rachel Anderson sits down with behavioral science expert and founder Dana Spano, co-founder of Entreprana, a web app designed to help founders stay grounded amid the chaos of entrepreneurship. They explore how stress sneaks up on us, what unconscious reactivity looks like in real time, and how you can build mental resilience without pretending everything is fine.

💬 Whether you're in survival mode or scaling fast, this episode is packed with insight, compassion, and real-world strategies.

💡 Highlights:
✔️ How your stress response is driving decisions
✔️ Burnout warning signs—before it's too late
✔️ What “regulation” actually means in founder life
✔️ Dana’s framework for balancing performance and peace
✔️ Why Entreprana was built for founders, by founders

🎁 Listener Exclusive:
Get 50% off your first month of Entreprana with code MANAGED25 during their beta!

🔗 Learn more about Dana and Entreprana:
Website: entreprana.io
Instagram: @entreprana
LinkedIn: Dana Spano

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the podcast website: www.managedchaospodcast.com

This week on the Managed Chaos podcast, Rachel and Katrina tackle the sneaky (and loud) voice in your head that says, “You’re not good enough.” From second-guessing titles like “CEO” to downplaying major wins, imposter syndrome shows up in unexpected ways—especially for startup leaders and small business owners.

In this honest and encouraging episode, they explore how to embrace imposter syndrome instead of trying to eliminate it completely. You’ll hear relatable stories, practical mindset shifts, and tips for building teams that support psychological safety and growth—without pretending we all have it together.

💬 Whether you’re quietly questioning your qualifications or loudly spiraling in self-doubt, this one’s for you.

💡 Highlights:
✔️ Why imposter syndrome isn’t something you “overcome”—but something you manage.
✔️ Tools to reframe your failures and celebrate small wins.
✔️ How leadership vulnerability can strengthen your culture.
✔️ Tips for spotting imposter spirals and redirecting with truth.
✔️ Why “just being the sales rep of the year twice” is a huge deal (and we should act like it!).

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.managedchaospodcast.com

🕒 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.

It makes you a better leader. 💬 This week on Managed Chaos, we're talking about imposter syndrome and how to model vulnerability without spiraling into chaos.

🎙️ Whether you're building a team or just trying to hold it together yourself, this episode is for you.

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🎙️ This week on the Managed Chaos podcast, Rachel and Katrina dive deep into a topic that hits every team eventually—burnout.

How do you spot it before it tanks morale and productivity? And more importantly, how do you create real solutions that don’t just slap a “self-care” sticker on a deeper issue?

From subtle warning signs to company-wide systems that actually support your people, this episode breaks down how leaders can proactively protect team health without sacrificing performance.

💬 Whether you manage one person or a full department, this conversation is packed with real talk, helpful frameworks, and that classic Managed Chaos mix of empathy and execution.

💡 Highlights:
✔️ The real cost of burnout (and why you can’t afford to ignore it).
✔️ Leading through the discomfort when someone on your team is struggling.
✔️ Building a culture where people feel safe to ask for help.
✔️ Tools for identifying burnout early—and fixing it before it spreads.
✔️ Why prevention is more powerful than performance plans.

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.managedchaospodcast.com

As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.

This week on the Managed Chaos podcast, Rachel and Katrina kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with a vulnerable and honest conversation about stress—the kind that keeps you up at night, sneaks into your weekends, and hits especially hard when you're running a business.

From burnout warning signs to prioritization hacks, Rachel and Katrina explore how founders can navigate high-pressure environments without losing their minds (or their sense of humor). This episode offers relatable stories, hard-earned insights, and practical tools you can start using right now to protect your peace—and your business.

💬 Whether you're a startup leader, small business owner, or just feel like you’re constantly juggling flaming swords, this one's for you.

In this episode of Managed Chaos, Katrina dives into the real story behind burnout with special guest Marissa Badgley, founder of Reloveution. Together, they explore how burnout shows up for leaders, why rest is often the last thing we allow ourselves, and how to build businesses (and lives) that actually support our well-being.

💥 Whether you’re on the edge, in recovery, or trying to help your team navigate it—this conversation offers a fresh, honest take on what it really takes to beat burnout and lead sustainably.

About Our Guest:

Marissa Badgley is the founder of Reloveution, a firm that helps teams create trauma-informed, empathy-driven workplace cultures. A burnout survivor turned workplace reformer, Marissa helps leaders reconnect with their purpose and rebuild environments that value people as much as performance.

🔗 Connect with Marissa: linkedin.com/in/marissabadgley

🌐 Learn more: reloveution.com

Key Takeaways:

✔️ Burnout is systemic, not a personal flaw.

✔️ Hustle culture isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a red flag.

✔️ Rest, boundaries, and emotional safety aren’t extras—they’re essentials.

✔️ If you're always “on,” you’re probably headed toward off.

This week on Managed Chaos, we’re diving into Q1's venture capital trends—and spoiler alert: a lot of funding found its way to AI (and we mean a lot).But don’t worry if you’re not building an AI empire. Katrina shares insights on why innovation and creativity are still the keys to winning funding in a rapidly shifting market. 🚀We break down:

💸 Where VC money actually went🧠 Why innovative ideas still have massive opportunity🔮 What founders should think about going into Q2Startup world is moving fast—we give you the business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:www.managedchaospodcast.com#ManagedChaosPodcast #FundingTrends #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #FounderLife #Innovation #ManagedChaos #StartupStrategy #BusinessPodcast

In this episode of Managed Chaos, Rachel Anderson sits down with intellectual property attorney Chase Neely to unpack the often-overlooked complexities of business partnerships. From legal landmines to communication breakdowns, Chase shares expert insights on how to structure partnerships for success—or know when to avoid them altogether.

💼 Whether you're already in a partnership, considering one, or recovering from one gone wrong—this episode is packed with practical advice to help you build smarter, stronger relationships in business.

About Our Guest:

By trade and training, Chase Neely is an intellectual property attorney who helps Grammy Award-winning songwriters, producers, New York Times bestselling authors, and other creative professionals navigate the intersection of business and art. He’s also the co-founder and president of Leverage Brands, a company built to market messages with impact.

🔗 Connect with Chase: linkedin.com/in/chaseneely

Key Takeaways:

✔️ Partnerships can scale your business—but only with clarity and structure.

✔️ 50/50 ownership? Think twice.

✔️ Conflict is inevitable—prepare for it.

✔️ Clear roles, honest exits, and strong communication are non-negotiables.

As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader

Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:

www.managedchaospodcast.com

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Let’s talk about how failure is actually your secret weapon.
In this episode of Managed Chaos, Katrina and Rachel get real about the moments that didn’t go as planned—and how those “failures” ended up being the foundation for growth, innovation, and resilience.

From tech demo disasters in front of a classroom (yes, it happened) to team decisions that just didn’t land, they share how reframing failure into feedback is one of the best things founders and leaders can do.

💡 Learn how to gamify failure, build a culture of experimentation, and lead with transparency—because innovation doesn’t happen when you play it safe.

And of course, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:
www.managedchaospodcast.com

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🎙️ Episode 14: Pivot or Persevere?

Startup life isn’t a straight line. It's more like a winding road filled with detours, potholes, and moments where you wonder: "Is this still working?"

In this episode of Managed Chaos, we’re breaking down one of the most important decisions founders face: whether it's time to pivot your strategy—or dig in and persevere. Katrina and Rachel share real-life examples, red flags to watch for, and a helpful framework to guide your decision-making when chaos clouds your path.

🚧 Whether you’re in the messy middle or staring down a major shift, this one’s for you.

🎧 As always, we give you the business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:
www.managedchaospodcast.com

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