Soberpreneur with Kelsey Moreira

In this blast from the past, Kelsey sits down with Cheri Garcia, founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency dedicated to second chances. Cheri opens up about her journey from battling addiction to becoming a champion for those in recovery and formerly incarcerated individuals. Learn how Cheri's personal transformation led her to help others rebrand themselves and find meaningful employment. Ge...

In this powerful episode from the Soberpreneur Archives, Kelsey sits down with Chris Anthony, aka "The Sober Exec," Vice President of U.S. Consumer Goods at Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Chris opens up about his 17+ year sobriety journey and how he transitioned from hiding his recovery to becoming a vocal advocate in the tech industry. Learn how Chris co-founded SOBERforce, an employee resource grou...

In this episode of Soberpreneur Archives, Kelsey sits down with Tara Schiller, co-founder of SoberBuddy, an innovative chatbot-coach for drug and alcohol recovery. Tara shares her journey as a certified addiction specialist and entrepreneur, discussing how she combined her expertise with technology to create an evidence-based digital recovery tool. Learn how SoberBuddy is transforming addiction tr...

Join Kelsey for an inspiring conversation with Tim Clarke, founder of UNCrushed and a powerful voice in mental health advocacy. Tim shares his personal story of recovery and how it led him to create UNCrushed, a movement dedicated to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health in the business world. In this raw and honest discussion, Tim opens up about his own struggles and the transformati...

Hi! Welcome to Soberpeneur, a show hosted by the fearless and sober entrepreneur Kelsey Moreira, founder of Doughp, the most legit cookie dough company around. Kelsey is on a  mission to take the social stigma out of addiction and mental health. In each episode, you’ll hear raw conversations with all kinds of awesome humans who have navigated life’s challenges and are creating a brighter futu...

In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, our guest Richard Harris, founder of The Harris Consulting Group, describes how he found purpose in sharing his story to help other people in the process of self-reflection and how he has managed to apply it into the sales world. Listen to his story and all the insightful perspectives within this pleasant conversation between Kelsey and Richard. Jump strai...

When it comes to sobriety, business, and motherhood, Lesley Hawke, owner of Hawke Fit Inc and Female Lacrosse Head Coach at the National Sport Academy, has some deep insightful experiences. Throughout her process of keeping alcohol-free, Lesley discusses her journey of self-discovery, from being diagnosed with OCD at 21 and being a mother of two, to becoming a successful business owner that unders...

Today, Kelsey talks to Hustle 2.0’s John Jackson, former gang member, who after a 18 year sentence decided to completely transform his life through education, determination and compassion. John and Kelsey chat about the flaws of the prison system and its lack of humanity, how he managed to leave his gang, and how enough resources and opportunities will not only impact individuals, but entire gener...

This episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur was recorded during the amazing Sober Voices 4-day virtual event co-created by Mercy Lee Bell and Alyssa May Hart, Kelsey’s newfound sober sisters. Mercy, Alyssa, and Kelsey talk about sober entrepreneurship, their journey building a community around this event, and what are some misconceptions around recovery they try to tackle. Also, they dive deep into the...

Hey! If you like cookie dough I’m sure you also love peanut butter, right? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to fellow soberpreneur, Jill Van Gyn. Jill is the Founder of Fatso Nut Butter, a mother, wife, and in recovery from alcohol and cocaine. Here she shares her story of addiction starting in the 90’s rave scene and how her determination of regaining control over her life l...

Would you feel safe telling your manager you’re struggling with addiction? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey Moriera talks to Tim Clarke, Senior Director of Marketing at Salesforce, member of  Soberforce, and Co-Founder and CEO of UNCrushed, about the work-addiction relationship. Tim tells us about his addiction and recovery path, and shares how his work at UNCrushed and Soberfo...

Is there only one definition for recovery? Probably not! In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey Moreira talks to the amazing Ryan Hampton, an activist in recovery from opioid addiction named by Forbes as Top Social Entrepreneur in the Recovery Movement. Ryan and Kelsy talk about everything from addiction and recovery to advocacy and encouraging empathy in the community. Hop in and learn h...

Have you had your afternoon tea? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to suicide prevention advocate, author, and founder of The Equitea Company, (formerly Greenhouse Tea Company), Quentin Vennie. Quentin tells us his story growing up in Baltimore and how he surpassed stereotypes and overcame every challenge that came his way, including being addicted to prescription pills. Plus,...

Doughp’s CEO and fearless leader Kelsey Moreira is skipping the BS and getting real on Season 2 of Soberpreneur. You’ll hear raw conversations that feed your soul from entrepreneurs and game-changers who’ve taken on life’s challenges and are making a better future for all of us. Keep it raw and keep it real, this is Soberpreneur.   Don't forget to follow Sobepreneur wherever you lis...

Author and mental health advocate Dayna Altman joins me today to share her personal story and how she’s channeled her passion and innate ability to inspire into two books that help people find healing by reminding us we’re not alone in our struggles, and that we’re all deserving of help. She’s like a literal ray of sunshine and I left this conversation with a big smile on my face and I think you w...

In today’s episode, we get real with Bea, founder of The Difference. She’s dedicated her life to shaking up the mental health care industry by providing access to licensed therapists with accessibility + immediacy the industry has never before seen. She believes the mental strengthening tools found through therapy can change the game. And if YOU didn’t already think that - after this chat with Bea...

SPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALHT AWARENESS MONTH In today’s episode, you’ll get to meet Patrick - executive director of an awesome mental health nonprofit. He lays down the tips for staying grounded through tough times, sheds light on life as a therapist, and even gives some serriiiously solid advice useful to diffuse arguments in relationships at work and home. MORE ABOUT THIS AWESOME GUY! Patrick B...

SPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: At just 20 years old, Brandon Farbstein joins us today and drops some serious inspiration on you as our first guest in a series for Mental Health Awareness Month. Born with a body outside society’s “norm” - he’s overcome unimaginable pain and ridicule to blossom into a self-aware, thoughtful young man. Buckle up and get some tissues, here’s a heartwar...

With COVID-19, the world has been flipped upside down. We’re all just trying to figure out how to make it through these challenging times - and, as business owners this can be especially trying. In today’s episode, Lindsay, the founder of a worldwide health & fitness company supporting corporate campuses (that now sit vacant) gets real with us today about pivoting in a pandemic. With her company i...

- Buckle up and get ready for a serious dose of inspiration. In this episode, I sit down with Manny Moreno. Originally from the inner city of LA, his life could’ve taken a very different path - but thanks to positive mentors he’s grown into a man on a mission, working to make the world feel good with his new movement Bueno Bueno. We talk about his learnings from van life, protecting your energy, a...

After a DUI, 5 stints in rehab, and dozens of relapses - here is Sam Morris - now 7 years sober! And, with The Unbreakable Man Project, he's helping others who are struggling find the path forward to a better life. Listen to our conversation about his personal battle with addiction, mental health, and the power of will. Sam truly is — unbreakable. This is a feel good story of the human spirit triu...

On today’s episode, we chat with my looooong time friend and fellow business boss lady, Taylor Hurd. Listen to Taylor’s journey to finding some MAJORLY awesome confidence in her own skin. She’s living life by her own rules, and dropping some knowledge out there for anyone who wants to make their passion their life - and have a positive impact along the way!

On this episode, hear from me and fellow sober founder, Michelle Pusateri! We talk about life in the entrepreneur fast lane with her biz Nana Joes Granola! It’s real talk from us about our personal journeys into sobriety, and what we do today to help others who need it…

Today we sat down with Marnie Rae, fellow sober-sister and founder of National Mocktail Week (THAT. IS. A. THING!) HECK YA! She talks about her early days of sobriety and we swap stories on attempting to order mocktails to the confusion of many-a bartender. We also cover some some tips for managing stress and the power of mediation when you don’t have alcohol to lean on anymore. ALSO, for those wh...

On this episode, I sit down with friend & fellow-entrepreneur Sylvie Charles of JUST DATE SYRUP — she’s a doctor-turned-date-slinger who left her career behind to bring out an all-natural alternative sweetener, Date Syrup. Spoiler alert: We made a date-sweetened brownie dough flavor together! Buckle up and hear from this incredible entrepreneur and new mom, navigating the waves of entrepreneurship...