Marissa Allen, co-founder of Cookie Society, has always navigated the highs and lows of building a successful bakery brand alongside her family.

In this episode, she takes us through the process of opening several brick-and-mortar shops, and shares the unique challenges and victories that have come as a result.

Marissa offers a candid look at:

• how she handles setting boundaries
• navigating negative feedback
• and maintaining quality control

But her story doesn't just revolve around the success of her business. Marissa also paints a picture of the careful balance she strikes between her bustling career and personal life. She offers practical advice for entrepreneurs on how to integrate work and life seamlessly.

The first time Helen Leland made a smoothie, she had no idea that it would change the course of her life. After discovering the power of healthy eating, Helen started Blender Bombs, a brand dedicated to smoothie-based nutrition.

The secret to her success?

Embracing her role as an influencer and leveraging her reach on social media to share her journey and promote her products. Her unique blend of blind enthusiasm and strategic planning turned Blender Bombs into a phenomenon, often selling out within minutes of a new product launch.

Today, Helen is not only a successful entrepreneur but a beacon of inspiration for others looking to transform their health and live their dreams.

Episode Notes:

• Connect with Helen on Instagram
• Blender Bombs Website
• The book Influence (mentioned in the episode)

In this episode, host Jason Burke shares his journey of building a thriving nationwide consumer brand, raising over $20M in funding, and achieving an 8-figure revenue milestone on Amazon, all while navigating the challenges of parenthood. He discusses his experiences of overcoming feelings of inferiority, learning to ask for what he believes he deserves, and finding balance between work and family life. This episode provides real talk, practical advice, and in-the-trenches commentary on the beautiful mess of entrepreneurship and parenthood.