Maddie Kelley

Mimir

Business EN ↓ 103 episodes

Mimir exists to support early-stage founders. The early stage is the most critical, lonely, and underserved moment in a founder's journey, and almost nobody shows up for it. I do, because I'm living it too. Through Mimir the podcast, and The Well on Substack, I bring honest stories from fellow founders who are still operating in this messy middle. Not just the highlight reel, but the unfiltered reality, because no one should build alone.

Author

Maddie Kelley

Category

Business

Podcast website

mimir.ink

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Alana Digby on The Reality of Being A Founder, Time Management 101, and How To Start An E-Commerce Brand 20.05.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Alana Digby, a serial entrepreneur. She truly does it all. She’s the founder of Booty Boost, Elk Collection, Digby Tribe, and Co-founder and Co-Host of My Founder Hub (check out my interview with Sonia, the other co-founder). She’s also a new mom and working full time as a paralegal. Safe to say she’s got a lot going on. She is an incredible example of those e...

Alan Lazaros on Self- Belief, Overcoming Trauma, Dealing with Haters, and Living Your Most Fulfilled Life 13.05.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Alan Lazaros who is CEO & Co-Host of Next Level University Podcast, which is a heart-driven but no bullshit approach to holistic self-improvement for entrepreneurs…. I knew we would get along really well. Alan shares his personal story and insights on trauma and personal growth. In typical Alan fashion, our frank and honest conversation covers topics like...

Chiara Mason on Building with Passion, Social Media, and The Reality of Early Entrepreneur Life 06.05.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Chiara Mason who is a creator and author. She got her start as a travel blogger in university and has grown to publishing her first award-winning poetry book. I was really excited to interview Chiara because I was keen to get her insights on being a full-time author and creator. What transpired, is such a relatable conversation for all entrepreneurs. As you gu...

Matthew Sanjari on How To Be an Effective CEO, Define Roles, Identify Inefficiencies, and Go From Surviving To Thriving Professionally and Personally. 29.04.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Matthew Sanjari. His story begins pretty traumatically, but through all his trials and tribulations he’s learned the hard lessons, so he can pass that knowledge along to all of you! His is a coming of age story, of realizing what’s important and discovering what drives you to find longterm happiness and success. After building several businesses, his most rece...

Emily Zorn on Nutrition, Opening A Private Practice, and Turning Discipline Into A Lifestyle 22.04.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Emily Zorn, a registered dietitian, who shares her journey to becoming a nutrition expert and opening her own private practice. We talk about her passion for food and nutrition, common misconceptions in the field, and the emerging research on the gut-brain connection. Emily also highlights the importance of mindset and motivation in achieving health goals. So...

Eric Grafstrom on The Value of Working Hard & An Insatiable Curiosity 08.04.2024

I’m sitting down with Eric Grafstrom who’s career spans several years in Silicon Valley at Yahoo, culminating in the creation of his own company, Exit Guide, which helps small businesses plan for their exit. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I learned so much from Eric, but I also laughed a lot (I hope you guys do too). This chat is perfect for anyone working in corporate who’s dreamed of start...

Andres Klaric on The Complete Playbook For Pitching & Raising Capital, Advice for Entrepreneurs to Stay Productive & Grounded, and All Things Tech Startup 01.04.2024

Today I’m sitting down with Andres Klaric, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fuse, a tech company transforming the lending industry. Andres has a very logical, and down to earth approach to entrepreneurialism, which is so refreshing. Our conversation is full of tangible takeaways that you can apply today. This episode is a complete playbook for pitching & funding. Andres is giving you examples on great...

Angela Melfi on Creating Connections, Uplifting Women, and Create a Business with an Impact 25.03.2024

The theme of today’s episode is women uplifting women. I’m chatting with Angela Melfi who is, the co-founder of Threads Worldwide. This was such a special interview for her, and for me by proxy. It’s one of those interviews that reminds me how grateful I am for this position that I have. Angela’s story is an incredible example of what I think so many of you dream about, getting together with your...

To Be Successful You Have To Deal With Your Emotions: Taylor & Abby Scarpello on The Complete Toolkit For Managing Feelings 18.03.2024

Today I’m sitting down with Taylor and Abby Scarpello who have created an incredible community dedicated to supporting those who are ready to align with their highest self. Through their own journey of dealing with grief they knew they had to create a space to help others heal and empower themselves. You guys have heard me talk ad nauseum about how important mindset is for entrepreneurs, and half...

Traci Bermingham on The Reason Your Business is A Hot Mess & How To Fix It 11.03.2024

Today I’m chatting with Traci Bermingham who is an expert in business efficiency. With experience working for companies like Del Monte Foods, Traci is giving you a step by step guide for how to go from hot mess to highly functioning entrepreneurs. This episode is great for my struggling CEO’s out there, but you will also look like the hero to your CEO with Traci’s tips on how to improve business p...

Mindset is The Greatest Block to Entrepreneurship. Katrina Owens on PR, Marketing, and Mindset 04.03.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Katrina Owens, the CEO of Knockout Directive, a PR and marketing firm. Her experience spans over 10 years and she has a lot of wisdom to offer you guys. Katrina is one of the most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of connecting with. She is also a hustler and an incredibly hard worker, which is evident with her success in her career. You guys are goi...

Kelsey Silver on Intersection Between Mental Health and Entrepreneurialism Neurodivergence, The Future of Business, Building Boundaries, and Intuition 26.02.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Kelsey Silver who is, a licensed family/ marriage counselor turned operations strategist. She is your resident expert in neurodivergence, and she helps entrepreneurs run their business in a way that works for their brain. This was such a fascinating conversation for me. I learned so much about different brain structures and how that affects day to day life. We...

Paul Baron on Finding Unicorns, Being a Great Leader, The 3T’s of Entrepreneurialism, and The Right Mindset for Success 19.02.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Paul Baron who is a long-time entrepreneur with many successful ventures under his belt. What really surprised me about Paul is that bottom line, he is an expert at finding unicorns. I call him a gem magnet because he always finds a way to be in the right place at the right time. He has seen much success by being able to identify the value in a company and bri...

SOLO EPISODE: Maddie’s Hot Tips on Getting Your Idea Off The Ground, Time Management, Entrepreneurship, and Making Connections 12.02.2024

Today’s episode is a little different from what we normally do, since it’s a solo episode! It’s important to me that you guys get to know me as well as our amazing guests, and what better way than for me to hop on the pod and chat about what I’ve learned so far. From interviews, to personal experiences, I am spilling the tea on all things entrepreneurialism. How to get your idea off the ground thr...

Jessica Hastings-Lesperance on How To Become a Published Author, Market Your Book Like a Pro, Publisher vs. Self Publishing, and Nervous System & Breath Work 101 05.02.2024

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jessica Hastings-Lesperance who is a woman of many talents. Jess is a real estate agent, a published author, and a trauma informed yoga instructor. When I sat down with Jess, I assumed we’d be chatting about her experience as a real estate entrepreneur. But instead, we took a deep dive into all things being an author. From picking the right publisher, to mark...

Zena Contreras on The Hottest Tips To Getting Hired Today, LinkedIn Strategies, Networking Tips, How To Actually Get The Interview, How To Read People, and First Impressions. 29.01.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Zena Contreras who has had an impressive career in corporate recruiting, working with the greats like Disney, CNN, and more. This episode probably has the highest number of hot tips out of all the episodes I’ve had so far. I mean truly, I was feverishly taking notes when I was editing, so come prepared. Zena and I are talking about all things getting hired. Fr...

Tiago Faria on The Ultimate Guide To Marketing Your Business, Demystifying SEO, Curating a Successful Strategy, and Storytelling Through Social Media 22.01.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Tiago Faria who is, an ex-Google Ads specialist. Now, he is a business mentor who helps entrepreneurs streamline their marketing strategies. This episode is a crash course in marketing for any entrepreneur, new or existing. We get super granular on how to curate a successful marketing strategy; everything from demystifying SEO, to how to create social media co...

Maria Joyner on How to Quantum Leap with Big Life Changes, Fighting Against Your Intuition vs. What Happens When You Follow It, How to Overcome Fear and Gain Clarity On Your “Why”. 15.01.2024

In this episode I’m sitting down with Maria Joyner, who did what so many of us would be terrified to do. After years of working her way up in the world of startups, she decided to drop everything and move to Costa Rica to pursue an entirely new lifestyle. Through her incredibly inspiring story she’s teaching us how to dramatically course correct to build the life you never dreamed was possible. Ma...

Lucy Milligan Wahl on Professional Organization, How to Navigate Tough Conversations, Handling Criticism, and How to Create A Life Better Than You Could Imagine 08.01.2024

have got a jam packed episode for you today. I’m sitting down with Lucy Whal who is a professional freakin organizer. I’m pretty sure that this is at least one of your guy’s dream job and it was truly a dream getting to chat with her about all things organization. This episode is a type A’s heaven. And if it’s on your new year’s bucket list to get organized than this episode is perfect for you. Lu...

Phoebe Pierpoint on The Importance of Addressing Your Mindset as an Entrepreneur, Being Resilient, Overcoming Your Emotional Triggers, and Rebalancing Your Feminine and Masculine Energy. 02.01.2024

Today, I have an incredible episode for you guys. I’m sitting down with Phoebe Pierpoint who is what I’m calling a business doctor. She helps founders and business owners diagnose issues in their companies, by first understanding their physical symptoms (aka operational areas of opportunity) and then also their “lifestyles,” (aka mindset of the founder, what traumas are holding them back etc.) so...

Sonia Gouveia Demystifying Goal Setting & Strategic Planning, Storytelling in Marketing, and Step By Step Planning a Launch Successfully 26.12.2023

Welcome back to Mimir, and happy holidays everyone! I changed the whole schedule around just so I could get this episode out to you guys before the new year. It had to be done, and here’s why. Today I’m sitting down with founder and fellow  podcaster   Sonia Gouviea . We are helping you demystify the goal setting process for 2024. Now is the time for goal setting since this random week between Chr...

Kyndra Farrell on Crafting Success as an Entrepreneur, The importance of planning ahead, Building a strong team, and Trusting your intuition as an entrepreneur 18.12.2023

Today I’m chatting with Kyndra Farrell. She has multiple successful businesses ranging from industrial contracting to mobile bartending. She shares her experience of starting and growing a her businesses, as well as working with her husband (because I had to know what it’s like working with your SO). She emphasizes the importance of following your passion and finding a mentor to guide you. We also...

Episode 5: Hunter Wagenaar, Founder of Ollo Health, on fundraising, staying sane as an entrepreneur, embracing failure, and parent/child relationships 11.12.2023

This is a great episode for any startup founder. Hunter shares his experience starting Ollo, everything from fundraising and investor relations to how to stay sane as an entrepreneur. We dive deep into his investor red flags so you know what to look for in a potential investing partner. We cover the importance of having advisors, knowing when to scale your team, the luxury of iteration and adaptat...

Sonia Couto on Launching a Business While Fighting Cancer, Investor Funding, Resilience, and Healthy Entrepreneurship 04.12.2023

Today I’m sitting down with  Sonia Couto , a two-time startup founder and managing director of  Konverge Digital Solutions . Sonia shares her incredible journey of launching  her first company  while she was battling breast cancer. She has amazing insights for any entrepreneur wanting to dip their toe into the tech world, or really any entrepreneur who is thinking about getting funding. We talk sp...

Stacey Asis on Healing Your Relationship With Food, Healing Your Mind, Gut Health, and Hormone Health 27.11.2023

Today I'm sitting down with Stacey Asis who is a successful creator boasting over 50 thousand followers across her channels. She is a wellness queen who is known for sharing her recipes that are healthy takes on the foods we know and love. Today’s episode is so beautiful. A little different from what you’ve heard on the pod so far. Stacey and I got super real on her healing journey which encom...

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