Good Ideas + Bad Decisions

In this episode of 'Good Ideas and Bad Decisions', hosts Kat and Ellen are joined by the amazing Kae Sprung who is the Founder + Owner of Squish Marshmallows and host of Sprung On Food. Kae shares her journey from starting her handcrafted marshmallow company to winning awards and becoming a voiceover artist. We dive into Kae's creative process, the nitty-gritty of starting a small business, and th...

In this episode of Good Ideas, Bad Decisions, hosts Ellen and Kat welcome guest Brittany Blumenthal, founder of Delightful Creative. The trio discusses the chaos and resilience involved in entrepreneurship, careers transitions, and mental health. Brittany shares her personal journey from working in tech to starting her own branding and website design company focusing on mission-driven businesses i...

In this episode of 'Good Ideas and Bad Decisions,' hosts Kat and Ellen welcome Naga Das (Palveshey), the compassionate Founder of Alternative Coaching Methods. Naga Das shares her deeply personal and transformative journey from facing immense personal struggles and rigorous academic challenges to finding peace and a renewed sense of purpose through the healing power of psilocybin mushrooms. The co...

In this episode of 'Good Ideas, Bad Decisions,' hosts Ellen and Kat welcome operations consultant Sarah McNamara. Sarah shares her journey from banking to small business operations consulting and emphasizes the importance of clear systems and processes. The discussion touches on various challenges faced by entrepreneurs, including managing finances, understanding taxes, and the crucial role of boo...

In the third episode of Good Ideas and Bad Decisions, hosts Ellen and Kat welcome their first guest, Chelsea Rafferty, Founder + Principal Designer of Day Two Studio. They delve into Chelsea's journey in the commercial interior design industry and Chelsea shares her experiences of starting a business, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the challenges of firing clients. The conversation also touch...

In the second episode of 'Good Ideas + Bad Decisions,' business owners Ellen and Kat dive into the complexities of running a business and the inevitable setbacks that come along the way. The hosts then navigate a deep discussion on failure, reflecting on their personal business endeavors that didn’t go as planned. Ellen talks candidly about closing her sustainable maternity activewear brand, and K...

Episode 001: Hello World! Welcome to the very first episode of the ‘Good Ideas + Bad Decisions’ podcast! Join Ellen and Kat as they navigate the world of small business consulting with humor, authenticity, and a dash of chaos. In this introductory episode, you'll get to know your hosts, learn about their unique business journeys, and hear hilarious anecdotes and accidental text messages. They tack...