HAYVN Hubcast

In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed speaks with Ed Knight, Founder and CEO of Transference, a company dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of administrative and tedious tasks during challenging life transitions. One of the most uncomfortable conversations to have is what to do in case of tragedies like injuries, medical emergencies, or even death. When loved on...

In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, we welcome US Representative Jim Himes who represents Connecticut's 4th District. Congressman Himes shares insights into his journey from a background in business to politics and discusses key issues affecting community businesses, our state and our country. Congressman Himes has served as a representative for Connecticut's 4th District for eight terms (that's...

On this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we're hearing the inspiring journey of Tori Brown, the Founder and Chef of Breakfast Belle. Tori shares her story of transitioning from learning how to cook from her family to being a successful food entrepreneur. Tori's journey into the world of cooking began with her love of breakfast foods, inspired by her grandmother's southern culinary heritage. After initial...

In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy has a conversation with Lana Gifas about the fulfillment of economically empowering women in the workplace, highlighting opportunities available to them, and providing the support they need to reach their full potential. Lana is the Executive Director of the Women's Mentoring Network, an organization that takes a holistic approach to helping low-income w...

In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy is joined by Merry Thornton, a board-certified New York and Connecticut licensed physician assistant and founder of Element Medical Aesthetics. Merry shares her unique journey from finance to medicine, culminating in the creation of her own medical spa. She clarifies the distinction between medical aesthetics and traditional beauty treatments, guiding listen...

Today on HAYVN Hubcast, we're talking about funding, starting a business, and the entrepreneurship journey with special guest Alison Malloy. Alison is the Managing Director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations, (CI) Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm. She's also the co-founder of the Women's Investment Network, Tidal River. In this episode, we dive into her journey, discussing how sh...

On the forefront of innovative investing is Annie Lamont, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Oak HC/FT. Currently focused on investing exclusively in healthcare and fintech entrepreneurs, she discusses the relationship-based nature of Oak HCFT's work and how she takes a long-term, problem-solving approach. This episode delves into Oak HC/FT's groundbreaking (and award winning) approach to investing i...

At the heart of this podcast is HAYVN, a coworking space and a thriving community of amazing entrepreneurs and professionals doing inspiring work at all levels of their careers. Founder Felicia Rubinstein is the founder and the visionary behind HAYVN's mission and success. While HAYVN opened before the pandemic, Felicia and her team were able to adjust to the multiple shifts in the working landsca...

In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, we get to learn more about the world of regional nonprofits and grants with our guest Lutonya Russell-Humes. We'll explore the key elements that make a non-profit successful and how they can drive maximum impact for their communities. Lutonya is the Vice President of Grants and Programs of Fairfield County's Community Foundation, an organization that works clo...

In this episode we dive into the amazing work and community of HAYVN and its members. Host Nancy Sheed talks with Kristen Hallett Rzasa as they discuss the modern-day landscape of entrepreneurship, the challenges of running and growing a business, and how community and networks are necessary for success. Kristen is a life and business strategist and works in HAYVN's Community Engagement. Kristen t...

In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed sits down with CP Heda, the visionary founder of Esstart. His company is changing the game in event engagement, making gatherings more interactive, memorable, and inclusive through cutting-edge technology. "Esstart's mission is to create a platform that offers many activities, games, utilities around events, so that as a host of the event, you have...

In recent years, there's been a growing number of startups and entrepreneurs with brilliant business ideas, but often they have to figure out the aspects of starting a business themselves, like where to get funding, how to write business plans, how to record their finances, or how to market their business. Our guest today knows all about these questions and has experience working with entrepreneur...

In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed is joined by guest Laura Incerto, the visionary founder of Women for Women. Women for Women is not your typical networking group. Since it started in 2009, this extraordinary community has seen many meaningful connections and encouraged lasting friendships among women. Together, Nancy and Laura discuss the incredible journey Women for Women has see...

The professional landscape is constantly evolving, but over the past 18 months, there have been seismic shifts in the workplace, and these brought in their own set of challenges and opportunities currently facing most professionals and organizations. Joining us again is Eileen Springer, the founder of Central Park Executive Coaching. She's an accomplished executive coach, and works with C-suite ex...

In this episode we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and gain insights into the start-up journey. Our guest, Clovia McIntosh, a recent MBA graduate from the University of Bridgeport business school, shares her remarkable experience in establishing her company, IRL Innovations. IRL Innovations focuses on developing consumer-focused products and "inventing real-life solutions for real-life pr...

In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we have the privilege of hearing from Ann Murray, Co-Founder of Schedulete, an innovative online platform designed to streamline the scheduling process for coaches. With a focus on optimizing scheduling efficiency and reducing time and effort, Schedulete has become a game-changer in the coaching industry. Throughout the conversation, Ann shares valuable insights f...

In this engaging episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, we delve into the ever-evolving world of venture investing and explore how Realist Lab, a new tech incubator, is transforming the investment landscape. Realist Lab offers aspiring startup founders the crucial elements for success, including funding, technology, resources, and practical tools to scale their ventures. Joining us today are Christine Sull...

In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we delve into the dynamic world of virtual assistance with Gina Havraneck. Gina brings her expertise in providing administrative support to solo professionals, enabling them to focus on their core competencies. With 20 years of experience in events, public relations, and finance, Gina has honed her skills to excel as a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants offer a...

Join us in this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast as we dive into the challenging world of entrepreneurship and the process of growing a consumer food business. Lisa Hurd shares her inspiring journey of navigating the food and beverage industry to build her successful venture, Lisa's 1973 - a food company that believes delicious food can also be good for you and good for the world. Lisa's path was driv...

Angel investing is an empowering way for women to shape their financial futures as well as the futures of new startups and budding enterprises. They get to choose and be selective in the companies they will invest in, and they can choose which companies best reflect their own values. While there is a fairly low barrier of entry to be an accredited investor for angel investing, it's still a high-ri...

Writing and publishing a book is a time-consuming, laborious and courageous process. It involves much more than writing, editing, proofreading, and uploading a manuscript. First-time authors quickly realize that there is much to learn and navigate within the publishing industry. To teach us more about just what it takes to publish a book, we're joined by book publisher, Jenn T. Grace of Publish Yo...

Over the past few years, with movements such as the great resignation and quiet quitting, we've seen a dramatic shift in work culture and corporate America. The norms we had accepted are now unacceptable, and the call for work-life balance is even louder. While this change is welcome, the shift in the landscape can be tricky to navigate. More conversations around professional life need to happen,...

The Founder of Soul Camp Creative, Michelle Garside is on the podcast today! Michelle is also the founder of the Connecticut Women's Club as well and when you hear her story, you're going to want to connect with her. Michelle worked for some of the biggest brands helping them create effective branding and messaging. She was at the top of her career when a big change in her life led her to quit her...

If you pay attention to any of the financial or economic news today, you'll hear about recessions, instability of the economy, and how there's no money to spend or to invest. But our guest in this episode challenges many mainstream ideas. Joining us again is Heather K. Terry, the CEO and Co-Founder of GoodSam Foods, a sugar-free and equitable food company doing work directly with farmers all over...

Today, we're having a holistic career conversation with Phyllis Weihs-Yavner. We're talking about our mental health, diverting and improving our professional careers, and how these are interconnected. Phyllis is a licensed psychotherapist (MS, LPC), certified career counselor, speaker, and fierce believer in what's possible. She helps her clients with different areas, and identifies where their is...