Founder’s Talks
Founder’s Talk 007: Resolutions
January 2026
Duration: 24:50
Founder’s Talk 007: Resolutions covers how ‘a resolution’ comes from the idea of firmness, steadiness, and settling into personal clarity. I discuss the importance of 30-day goals, as opposed to annual goals. I also share the questions I ask myself each day before diving into my work, as well as my own goals for January.
In this Founder’s Talk, I refer to:
Founder’s Talk 006: Hosting
August 2025
Duration: 33:42
Founder’s Talk 006: Hosting explores hosting expectations, tips for removing overwhelm from hosting, my favorite places to source dinnerware, and more!
Note: My talk above is split into two videos due to a 30-minute video limitation of Squarespace. You may view the full video in Dropbox here. Above, you may also listen to the full audio.
In this Founder’s Talk, I refer to:
Dinnerware:
Year and Day
Gaslamp Too
NeedsPottery on Etsy
The Green Ray
The Kitchen
Patina Home and Garden
Neighbors General Store
Good Liver
General Store
Nalata Nalata
Grandview Mercantile
Eclectiques
Partnering Chefs:
Chef Amanda Lee O’Donnell
Chef Deena Jakoub of Biscuits and Baklava
Chef Kathryn York of This Is My Kitchen
Chef Bekah of Bezoe
Chef Sean Brock
Chef Vilda Gonzalez
Chef Chloe Walsh
Founder’s Talk 005: Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome
April 2025
Duration: 16:52
Founder’s Talk 005: Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome discusses the meaning of imposter syndrome, how it might take root, and different types of imposter syndrome. To mitigate imposter syndrome, we must practice setting proper expectations.
Above, you may also listen to the full audio.
In this Founder’s Talk, I refer to:
Plain View, Episode 02: A Side Effect of Becoming
Dr. Valerie Young’s Imposter Syndrome Institute
Founder’s Talk 004: Eliminating Distraction
January 2025
Duration: 15:51
Founder’s Talk 004: Eliminating Distraction explores ways to skillfully focus on our most important and meaningful priorities. We discuss strategies for decreasing technological distraction and physical distraction, as well as tricks for avoiding procrastination.
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Founder’s Talk 003: Integrating Work and Motherhood
September 2024
Duration: 35:54
Founder’s Talk 003: Integrating Work and Motherhood discusses the day-to-day juggle, inevitable stress, and worthy, simultaneous pursuit of children and a career.
Note: My talk above is split into two videos due to a 30-minute video limitation of Squarespace. You may view the full video in Dropbox here. Above, you may also listen to the full audio.
FOUNDER’S TALK 002: INTEGRATING WORK AND PARTNERSHIP
June 2024
Duration: 39:29
Founder’s Talk 002: Integrating Work and Partnership explores ways to share our careers with our partners. I share personal attempts to form relationships with Jared’s co-workers, ways Jared supports Wiley Canning Company, and factors that set us up for a healthy marriage while balancing two unique careers.
Note: My talk above is split into two videos due to a 30-minute video limitation of Squarespace. You may view the full video in Dropbox here. Above, you may also listen to the full audio.
Founder’s Talk 001: Routine and Structure
April 2024
Duration: 37:35
Founder’s Talk 001: Routine and Structure dives into the benefits of a consistent routine, how I structure my time throughout the week, how I navigate unexpected schedule changes, and more. I am here to answer further questions at any time.
Note: My talk above is split into two videos due to a 30-minute video limitation of Squarespace. You may view the full video in Dropbox here. Above, you may also listen to the full audio.