TeaPod: Episode 3 "Chicken Fries"

TeaPod: Episode 3 "Chicken Fries"

 

Welcome to TeaPod...where the worlds of entrepreneurship and tea culture blend into a unique podcast experience. Co-hosted by dynamic entrepreneurs and CEOs, Martika Brianne Jones and Brian Alvarez-Bailey, TeaPod is your weekly invitation to join us at the intersection of business innovation and casual conversation.

 

In this Episode:

• Introduction and Check-in: A lively start with hosts Martika Brianne Jones and Brian Alvarez-Bailey, reflecting on their journey to the third episode.
• Special Guest: Welcoming April Caldwell, the CEO of faVen, for a candid and insightful discussion.
• Today's Tea Choices:
  • April Caldwell's Choice: Peach Apricot Tea.
  • Martika's Choice: Tropical Coco, with hints of mango.
  • Brian's Choice: Earl Grey (They skipped over me!!!)
• Journey to Entrepreneurship: April shares her transition from a dental laboratory technician in the Air Force to starting faVen.
• The Birth of faVen: Discovering how April’s personal experiences led to creating a unique marketplace for retail space.
• Challenges and Triumphs in Pitching: April and Martika discuss their experiences in pitch competitions and overcoming public speaking nerves.
• The Importance of Team Building: Insights into the challenges of finding passionate team members for a startup.
• Coping with Performance Anxiety: Martika opens up about her background as a musician and dealing with performance anxiety.
• Entrepreneurial Growth and Learning: Reflections on growth, adapting to change, and becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.
• April's Advice on Feedback and Decision Making: How to discern and utilize feedback effectively for business development.
• Trademark Triumphs: April shares her success story of acquiring the ‘faVen’ handle on Instagram.
• Closing Thoughts: A discussion on the importance of good legal representation for startups and final words from the hosts.