Molly Jones turned personal loss into a mission, founding The Pete Foundation to close the gap between when mental illness symptoms start and when people get help. On this episode, Rosa Hart talks with Molly about grassroots training, state-level policy change, and how the 988 crisis line works, including why asking someone directly about suicide can open the door to hope and connection.If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.To learn more about The Pete Foundation visit:https://www.thepetefoundation.org/Timestamps:0:00 — Introduction: Rosa welcomes Molly Jones of the Pete Foundation0:45 — Molly shares the story of her son Pete and why she started the foundation1:50 — The foundation's two-level approach: grassroots training and state-level policy change2:47 — Partnership with NAMI and how their work complements each other4:28 — Training goals: recognizing symptoms in others and yourself6:13 — The 10-year gap between symptom onset and treatment; mental illness as a leading cause of death ages 10-347:33 — Self-medication, coping mechanisms, and the importance of finding the right therapy8:22 — The Pete Foundation's nonprofit status and state-level advocacy strategy9:48 — Success story: the rise and impact of the 988 crisis line10:51 — When and why to call 98812:31 — How 988 call routing, crisis units, and in-person support work15:05 — Continuity of care: why 988 keeps a record of your calls17:50 — Specialized 988 lines: veterans support and LGBTQ+ (Trevor Project)18:48 — Busting the myth: "talking about suicide plants the idea"20:31 — Why asking directly about suicide opens the door to hope22:40 — Understanding hesitation: fear of interrupted life vs. need for hope24:05 — The importance of conveying care and not rushing to solutions25:32 — How to connect with the Pete Foundation26:19 — Closing advice: normalize talking about mental health, Kentucky's mental health license plate27:47 — Closing remarks and sign-offWelcome to The Lou Review Podcast hosted by Rosa Hart 🎙️This podcast highlights powerful conversations around business, branding, entrepreneurship, and community stories from Louisville and beyond.We feature inspiring founders, creatives, and leaders sharing real insights, growth strategies, and behind-the-scenes journeys.🔹 Topics Covered:- Business Growth & Marketing- Branding & Creative Strategy- Entrepreneurship & Startups- Local Louisville Stories & CultureSubscribe for weekly podcast episodes and real conversations that matter.

Lauren Coulter, co-founder of Biscuit Belly, joins The Lou Review to share how a Louisville breakfast concept she started with her husband Chad turned into a company acquiring 35 Maple Street Biscuit Company locations from Cracker Barrel, tripling its footprint and setting a course for 60+ restaurants by 2028.

Lauren walks through her path from pharmacist to restaurateur, the entrepreneurial journey through Uptown Art and Louvino, launching Biscuit Belly right before COVID hit, and the behind-the-scenes hustle of pulling off one of the biggest local acquisitions in Louisville's food scene.

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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: welcoming Lauren Coulter, co-founder of Biscuit Belly
0:41 – Biscuit Belly's history and the Maple Street Biscuit Company acquisition (35 locations from Cracker Barrel, tripling footprint, path to 60+ restaurants by 2028)
1:07 – Lauren's journey from pharmacist to restaurateur
3:43 – How Lauren and her husband Chad got into entrepreneurship, starting with Uptown Art (Louisville's first paint-and-drink concept)
5:34 – Opening Louvino wine bars and growing to 5 locations
6:25 – The idea to launch Biscuit Belly and early inspiration from other biscuit brands
7:30 – Opening Biscuit Belly in December 2019, Lauren leaving her healthcare job right as COVID hit
8:09 – Navigating the pandemic's impact on the restaurant business and team
9:47 – The origin story of The Lou Review podcast during 2020
10:58 – Selling Louvino to focus fully on Biscuit Belly
13:05 – Why the breakfast concept suits their family and team members better (quality of life, retention)
15:01 – The Maple Street Biscuit Company acquisition process: timeline, hustle, and behind-the-scenes challenges
17:04 – Visiting every acquired store to build trust with new teams
18:16 – Transitioning point-of-sale/technology systems across dozens of stores
22:15 – What Maple Street does well and where Biscuit Belly sees opportunity (vibe, atmosphere, guest connection)
23:57 – The "Suzanne" story: Lauren undercover as a new employee at a Maple Street location
26:34 – Louisville's food & beverage scene and its role in Biscuit Belly's growth
30:36 – Advice for local founders dreaming of expanding to multiple locations
34:05 – Closing thoughts on Louisville's business community and food scene
34:28 – Where to find Biscuit Belly online and what's next (new locations opening this fall)
34:58 – Outro and sign-off

🎙️This podcast highlights powerful conversations around business, branding, entrepreneurship, and community stories from Louisville and beyond.We feature inspiring founders, creatives, and leaders sharing real insights, growth strategies, and behind-the-scenes journeys.

🔹 Topics Covered:- Business Growth & Marketing

- Branding & Creative Strategy

- Entrepreneurship & Startups

-Local Louisville Stories & Culture

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What happens when a therapist decides to build a financial company?

You get Dream Money, and you get Megan Hale.

In this episode, host Rosa Hart sits down with Megan to talk about her unconventional path from the therapy room to the founder's chair, and why that background turned out to be her superpower. Money is emotional, and Megan built Dream Money to meet solo CEOs where they actually are: not with another bookkeeping tool, but with financial forecasting that helps them see where their business is going, not just where it's been.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Megan Hale and Dream Money

0:59 – Megan's background as a therapist and path into coaching

2:15 – Struggles building an online coaching business; founding Dream Money

2:56 – Moving to Louisville and starting a new chapter

4:11 – How Dream Money differs from bookkeeping/accounting tools like QuickBooks

5:44 – The "DREAM" acronym: deliberate, reliable, easeful, abundant, meaningful money

7:11 – Recent milestones: grants, JPMorgan Chase sponsorship, and a new award

8:00 – The big vision: scaling Dream Money to serve 100,000 solo CEOs

9:37 – Finding community and support as a new business owner in Louisville

11:07 – The loneliness of being a solo CEO and the need for shared community

12:32 – Announcing the "Well Off and Wealthy" monthly money meetup

13:51 – How to connect with Megan and host a meetup

16:32 – The "good, better, best" financial framework inside Dream Money

18:18 – Managing everyday cash flow stress with Dream Money

19:47 – Closing thoughts and thanks

Connect with Megan Hale / Dream Money:

Connect with Megan: https://meganhale.co/

Email: ​​megan@meganhale.co

Find out more about Dream Money:https://dreammoney.co/

Welcome to The Lou Review Podcast hosted by Rosa Hart

🎙️This podcast highlights powerful conversations around business, branding, entrepreneurship, and community stories from Louisville and beyond.We feature inspiring founders, creatives, and leaders sharing real insights, growth strategies, and behind-the-scenes journeys.

🔹 Topics Covered:- Business Growth & Marketing

- Branding & Creative Strategy

- Entrepreneurship & Startups

-Local Louisville Stories & Culture

Subscribe for weekly podcast episodes and real conversations that matter.