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Behind the Scenes: From Riches to Rags and Back Again

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Jodi Scott-Lyons shares the chapter most founders never talk about the one where everything falls apart. From losing control of the company she built to facing financial collapse and rebuilding from the ground up, this episode is a raw and honest look at resilience in real time. It’s a story of identity, loss, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Creating Companies Out of Nothing but Passion

In this powerful Part 1 episode, Jodi Scott-Lyons reveals how she turned a backyard herbal project into four purpose-driven wellness brands carried nationwide. From bootstrapping Green Goo with her family to navigating skepticism, scaling with integrity, and rebuilding after a devastating acquisition, Jodi shares raw, inspiring truths about leadership, resilience, and creating companies fueled by passion.

Culture: Default or Design? The Truth Leaders Avoid

Your company already has a culture, the question is whether you designed it or drifted into it.
In this episode, Brittany Drozd breaks down the root causes leaders avoid, the neuroscience behind culture, and why teams can feel “off” long before leaders notice.

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