TeaPod: Episode 4 "Pugs"

TeaPod: Episode 4 "Pugs"

 

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 Tea Mishap: A lively start with hosts Martika Brianne Jones and Brian Alvarez-Bailey, reflecting on the loss of Brian's tea.
• Special Guest: Welcoming Fatin Kwasny, CEO of Fractio; Stephanie Philpot, Founder of The Eczema Sample Store, for a candid and insightful discussion.
• Today's Tea Choices:
  • Fatin's Choice: Ginger
  • Stephanie's Choice: N/A
  • Martika's Choice: Earl Grey
  • Brian's Choice: Christmas blend

• Journey of Fractio: Fatin shares the inception and mission of Fractio, a platform designed to support early-stage startups by providing fractional skills on a usage-based model, aiming to reduce the common pitfalls startups face.

• The Eczema Sample Store: Stephanie discusses her personal journey with eczema and how it led her to create a subscription box service aimed at helping those with sensitive skin discover products that work for them without the financial burden.

• Entrepreneurial Insights: Both guests share valuable insights on navigating the startup landscape, the importance of adaptability, and the art of leveraging feedback for business growth.

• Cultural and Personal Reflections: The hosts and guests engage in a candid discussion about personal preferences, cultural backgrounds, and the unexpected paths life can take us on.

• Closing Thoughts: The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of finding balance, both in personal life and in entrepreneurship, and the ongoing quest for innovation and solving real-world problems.