The Changeup

In this episode of The Changeup, we talk to the co-founder of an organic Tequila company, the founder and CEO of the startup Eliment & Co., a consultancy that focuses on how business can design culturally-relevant products and campaigns, the founder of Latinas Who Brunch and a Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef. The wild part? This is all one guest- the incredible (and energetic) Eliana Murillo.

In this episode, Emily explains how business and comedy intersect in her improv group- Four Day Weekend. She discusses how improv is not a talent but rather a skill that needs to be practiced, and how imperfect moments are really just opportunities in life and on stage.

Keith Stoeckeler joins The Changeup to share his thoughts on needing to "make it" before turning 40, the importance of Twitter when you're unemployed, and why starting something new isn't always a financial thing if you really believe in it. We also talk about the Mets. The underachieving, super frustrating, but we still love them, Mets. 

In this episode, Ray discusses his path led him from the music industry to brewing beer, how he was able to create an inclusive homebrew club in Southern California and why turning 40 is way better than anyone thought. 

In this episode, we talk with Jenna Porcelli, the director of Infant Swimming Resource, Lower Bucks PA. She shares some of the shocking statistics about childhood drowning, why floaties are dangerous, and what steps parents can take to protect young kids around water.  She also discusses the intensive training that is involved in becoming an ISR instructor and what makes ISR such a uniquely safe and effective swim program. 

The craft beer industry has historically been mostly white. Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter have made it their mission to disrupt it by creating amazing locally crafted beers and cultivating a diverse community. We sit down with the founders to learn about the initial spark that turned into the brewery, how they left the marketing world to focus full time and the unique fundraising strategy that encourages the community to invest. 

Today we sit down with Claire Mazur, the  Co-Founder of  Of a Kind and author of Work Wife.  In this episode, she shares the importance of female relationships, how a relationship should work when building a business and how running is the best anti-anxiety medicine out there. 

Mestizo Coffee is on a mission to bring dope, high-quality Mexican American coffee to the masses. Started by Carlos Aguilar as a side project he blends top shelf craftsmanship with sharp brand creative. We talk what it was like to bootstrap a DTC brand during a pandemic, how he finds time to pursue all his creative passions and how a great cup of coffee cleanse your mind, body and soul. 

We sit down with founder and CEO of The Kinship Advisors, Alexys Feaster. Alexys shares with us what it was like to build a new business during the pandemic, her plans for global expansion and how the NBA bubble was a focal point for social justice. 

This episode's guest is the CEO and Co-Founder of Therify.  James Edward Murray talks about the transformative experience that therapy can have when you find the right therapist, how it isn't always easy to find a culturally aware therapist, and what Therify is doing to fix the problem.