In this episode of The Changeup, we talk to the co-founder of an organic Tequila company, the founder and CEO of the startup Eliment & Co., a consultancy that focuses on how business can design culturally-relevant products and campaigns, the founder of Latinas Who Brunch and a Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef. The wild part? This is all one guest- the incredible (and energetic) Eliana Murillo.
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Emily explains how business and comedy intersect in her improv group- Four Day Weekend. She discusses how improv is not a talent but rather a skill that needs to be practiced, and how imperfect moments are really just opportunities in life and on stage.
Oct 12, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Keith Stoeckeler joins The Changeup to share his thoughts on needing to "make it" before turning 40, the importance of Twitter when you're unemployed, and why starting something new isn't always a financial thing if you really believe in it. We also talk about the Mets. The underachieving, super frustrating, but we still love them, Mets.
Oct 08, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Ray discusses his path led him from the music industry to brewing beer, how he was able to create an inclusive homebrew club in Southern California and why turning 40 is way better than anyone thought.
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, we talk with Jenna Porcelli, the director of Infant Swimming Resource, Lower Bucks PA. She shares some of the shocking statistics about childhood drowning, why floaties are dangerous, and what steps parents can take to protect young kids around water. She also discusses the intensive training that is involved in becoming an ISR instructor and what makes ISR such a uniquely safe and effective swim program.
Sep 27, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The craft beer industry has historically been mostly white. Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter have made it their mission to disrupt it by creating amazing locally crafted beers and cultivating a diverse community. We sit down with the founders to learn about the initial spark that turned into the brewery, how they left the marketing world to focus full time and the unique fundraising strategy that encourages the community to invest.
Sep 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today we sit down with Claire Mazur, the Co-Founder of Of a Kind and author of Work Wife . In this episode, she shares the importance of female relationships, how a relationship should work when building a business and how running is the best anti-anxiety medicine out there.
Sep 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mestizo Coffee is on a mission to bring dope, high-quality Mexican American coffee to the masses. Started by Carlos Aguilar as a side project he blends top shelf craftsmanship with sharp brand creative. We talk what it was like to bootstrap a DTC brand during a pandemic, how he finds time to pursue all his creative passions and how a great cup of coffee cleanse your mind, body and soul.
Sep 02, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We sit down with founder and CEO of The Kinship Advisors, Alexys Feaster. Alexys shares with us what it was like to build a new business during the pandemic, her plans for global expansion and how the NBA bubble was a focal point for social justice.
Aug 23, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode's guest is the CEO and Co-Founder of Therify. James Edward Murray talks about the transformative experience that therapy can have when you find the right therapist, how it isn't always easy to find a culturally aware therapist, and what Therify is doing to fix the problem.
Aug 18, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today we get to hear from the Co-Founder of Chief, Lindsay Kaplan. In this episode, she walks us through the importance of finding people who balance you, how a focus on poetry for a creative writing degree is the best idea, and why you should never bring a kazoo to a parade.
Aug 11, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode of The Changeup, we get a chance to hear from "The Funny Indian", comedian Rajiv Satyal. He shares his thoughts on the surprising benefits of an engineering degree, what made him leave his corporate job and life during the pandemic.
Aug 05, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode's guest is CEO and Co-Founder of Another Lane, Adena Jones. Another Lane is an exclusive marketing place for premium sneakers. We talk about what it means to be a sneaker enthusiast, how they started the business and the changing landscape of sneaker culture.
Jul 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The Changeup sits down with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to learn about their big career switch - from high-rising employee at a large company to starting their own thing. This episode, we talk with Bo Han, founder and CEO of Buzzer.
Jul 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1