In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Renee Rubens, founder of Symphony of Leaves Tea Company.

They discuss Renee's journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, and the importance of setting boundaries.

Renee shares insights on the shift to remote work, ethical sourcing in the tea industry, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Kaila & Renee’s conversation emphasizes the significance of self-care, understanding one's worth, and the evolving landscape of work-life balance.

More About Renee Rubens
Throughout her distinguished career in global and national media sales, Renee Rubens cultivated a tradition of presenting finely crafted teas and bespoke blends as gifts for clients during holidays and special occasions. This practice ultimately inspired the vision for a dedicated venture. Guided by a commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical harvesting, and equitable trade practices, she established Symphony of Leaves Tea Co. as a small business during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse interviews Roger Beaudoin, a seasoned restaurateur and restaurant consultant.

Roger shares his journey from starting a pizza delivery service in college to creating successful restaurant concepts.

He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of adapting to market needs, and how he balanced his family life with running a business.

Roger emphasizes the significance of building a sustainable business with systems in place and instilling financial literacy in his children, aiming to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

More About Roger Beaudoin
Roger Beaudoin is a 30-year hospitality professional. He created five high volume restaurant concepts from scratch with double the net profit of the average restaurant. Roger is now President of Restaurant Rockstars, selling online restaurant training systems that increase profit. He is also a personal restaurant coach, 2-time author, and host of the weekly Restaurant Rockstars Podcast.

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In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Ana Barajas, mom of 3 and co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, about a harrowing experience when a contractor vanished with Ana's life savings during a home renovation while she was pregnant.

Ana shares her journey from devastation to empowerment, detailing how she turned her painful experience into a mission to protect others in the construction and renovation industry.

Kaila and Ana’s conversation covers themes of trust, the emotional toll of betrayal, the importance of mindset, and the challenges of balancing work and family life.

Ana emphasizes the need for self-care and the significance of listening to one's gut feeling in both parenting and business.

She also discusses the services offered by Build Safe Escrow and her aspirations to standardize protective measures in the industry.

More About Ana Barajas
Ana Barajas is the Co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, a company bringing financial protection and trust to construction and renovation projects through milestone-based payments. Her journey began when a contractor vanished with her life savings during a home renovation; an experience that sparked her mission to create a safer path for others. With a background in corporate marketing and an MBA, Ana brings sharp strategy and deep personal conviction to her work. Today, she leads Build Safe Escrow in empowering property owners, contractors, and developers with escrow solutions that protect project funds and keep projects on track.

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