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S3E7: Facing Challenges with Curiosity feat Josh & Becca Hadley
This season, join host Frances Johnson as she explores the topic of continuous curiosity, asking: What is curiosity? Why is it important? And what roadblocks prevent us from being curious in our work, homes, and communities? Throughout this season, we’ll also hear from guests who have used curiosity to pursue something new – a degree, a profession, or a passion.
In this episode, Frances is joined by husband and wife team and U of U alums, Josh and Becca Hadley. After graduation, Josh and Becca started a custom wedding invitation business, which has pivoted and grown into a stationary empire with over 1300 products, called Hadley Designs.
This dynamic duo share with us how using curiosity got them through the challenges of owning a business, how COVID “awakened” a new part of their work, how they balance work, life, raising a family and growing a business, and we’ll hear about what Josh calls a pivotal life experience at Lassonde.
Episode Quotes:Taking on problems with curiosity
20:10: [Becca] Every problem is a learning experience. You have to look at it from that positivity, curiosity standpoint to overcome those problems, or they can overwhelm you. But I also think I always look at it as, you know, "When the going gets tough, that’s when people quit." And that's always been a motivator for me because I know we're the ones who will never give up when problems seem overwhelming.
The pursuit of continuous improvement and learning
04: 14 [Josh] I think continuous education is one of the most important things, even as we've hired our team for the business now. One of the main core values that we have for the business is that we're never satisfied with the status quo. We are always seeking to learn and improve all of our processes.
On experiences and support that help fuel creativity
08:48: [Becca] I had some really great professors who just supported creativity in general. What drew me toward early childhood education was the opportunity to create activities and lesson plans. That's what I loved about it—the creation process. And I think the head of the department there and the various professors there were so supportive of trying new ideas and exploring different opportunities and providing you with the resources to do so and to thrive in the creativity aspect of everything.
On how the Eccles Community helped spark curiosity and creativity
07:38: [Josh] Whatever you dream up, if you find the market for it, you can go and make your dreams come true. And so, for me, it did give me that inspiration to pursue my dreams and passions. And it opened my mind to the world of possibilities with entrepreneurship.
Show Links:- Hadley Designs
- Beca Hadley on LinkedIn
- Josh Hadley on LinkedIn
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By David Eccles School of Business
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This season, join host Frances Johnson as she explores the topic of continuous curiosity, asking: What is curiosity? Why is it important? And what roadblocks prevent us from being curious in our work, homes, and communities? Throughout this season, we’ll also hear from guests who have used curiosity to pursue something new – a degree, a profession, or a passion.
In this episode, Frances is joined by husband and wife team and U of U alums, Josh and Becca Hadley. After graduation, Josh and Becca started a custom wedding invitation business, which has pivoted and grown into a stationary empire with over 1300 products, called Hadley Designs.
This dynamic duo share with us how using curiosity got them through the challenges of owning a business, how COVID “awakened” a new part of their work, how they balance work, life, raising a family and growing a business, and we’ll hear about what Josh calls a pivotal life experience at Lassonde.
Episode Quotes:Taking on problems with curiosity
20:10: [Becca] Every problem is a learning experience. You have to look at it from that positivity, curiosity standpoint to overcome those problems, or they can overwhelm you. But I also think I always look at it as, you know, "When the going gets tough, that’s when people quit." And that's always been a motivator for me because I know we're the ones who will never give up when problems seem overwhelming.
The pursuit of continuous improvement and learning
04: 14 [Josh] I think continuous education is one of the most important things, even as we've hired our team for the business now. One of the main core values that we have for the business is that we're never satisfied with the status quo. We are always seeking to learn and improve all of our processes.
On experiences and support that help fuel creativity
08:48: [Becca] I had some really great professors who just supported creativity in general. What drew me toward early childhood education was the opportunity to create activities and lesson plans. That's what I loved about it—the creation process. And I think the head of the department there and the various professors there were so supportive of trying new ideas and exploring different opportunities and providing you with the resources to do so and to thrive in the creativity aspect of everything.
On how the Eccles Community helped spark curiosity and creativity
07:38: [Josh] Whatever you dream up, if you find the market for it, you can go and make your dreams come true. And so, for me, it did give me that inspiration to pursue my dreams and passions. And it opened my mind to the world of possibilities with entrepreneurship.
Show Links:- Hadley Designs
- Beca Hadley on LinkedIn
- Josh Hadley on LinkedIn