CONVERSATIONS: Reimagining Toy Time
CONVERSATIONS Reimagining Toy Time: Kim Conti’s Vision Behind Orbit Crates In this inspiring episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sits down with Kim Conti, founder of Orbit Crates, a toy rental company focused on reducing clutter and encouraging intentional...
CONVERSATIONS: Rooted in Tradition, Leading with Purpose
CONVERSATIONS Rooted in Tradition, Leading with Purpose: How Megan Palmer Rivera is Driving the Family Business On this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed talks with Megan Palmer Rivera, CEO of Palmer’s Market and Palmer’s Catering & Events. As a...
CONVERSATIONS: Precious Time: From Corporate Leader to Purposeful Living
CONVERSATIONS Precious Time: From Corporate Leader to Purposeful Living How do you know when it’s time to make a big life change? That’s part of the conversation that Nancy Sheed had with Mary O’Connell. Hear how a long-time corporate executive made the leap after 25...
CONVERSATIONS: Age is an Asset: The Rise of Midlife Entrepreneurship
CONVERSATIONS Age is an Asset: The Rise of Midlife Entrepreneurship What does it take to leave behind a stable corporate career and successfully launch a business? Many professionals dream of entrepreneurship but making the leap can feel overwhelming. HAYVN Hubcast...
CONVERSATIONS: How Connecticut Supports Entrepreneurs and Innovators
CONVERSATIONS How Connecticut Supports Entrepreneurs and Innovators Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem is thriving. Leaders like Jessica Dodge, Managing Consultant at the Connecticut Office of Innovation are focused on supporting startups and small business...
CONVERSATIONS: A Stylish Content Creator’s Playbook
CONVERSATIONS A Stylish Content Creator’s Playbook In chatting with Julia Dzafic, the powerhouse behind Lemon Stripes, a thriving lifestyle blog and Instagram account where she shares her take on motherhood, style, wellness, and recipes, host Nancy Sheed goes behind...
CONVERSATIONS: Bridging the Woo and the Do
CONVERSATIONS Bridging the Woo and the Do In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sits down with Katya Libin, an inspiring entrepreneur and co-founder of Divine Feminine Leaders (DFL). Katya shares her transformative journey from navigating challenges...
CONVERSATIONS: From Science Fairs to Growing Sustainability
CONVERSATIONS From Science Fairs to Growing Sustainability Tune in to this episode with Lila Sullivan, president and co-founder of Flourish Plant, for an engaging discussion about entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating a business rooted in sustainability and care....
CONVERSATIONS: From Finance to FreezeNit: An Entrepreneurial Journey
CONVERSATIONS From Finance to FreezeNit: An Entrepreneurial Journey Starting a business can be a winding journey filled with unexpected turns. For Joanna Shu, co-founder of FreezeNit Inc, her path from finance to founding a life sciences company aimed at combating...
CONVERSATIONS: A Journey of Reinvention and Innovation
CONVERSATIONS A Journey of Reinvention and Innovation What does it take to pivot from a promising medical career to inventing a product that could revolutionize motherhood? In this episode, host Nancy Sheed chats with Pia McGrath, founder of Ainara Designs, about her...
CONVERSATIONS: Conscious Parenting: A Holistic Approach to Thriving Families
CONVERSATIONS Conscious Parenting: A Holistic Approach to Thriving Families Ever wish parenting came with a playbook? In this episode we hear from Andrea Anderson, a conscious parenting consultant, coach, and author, and explore the transformative practice of...
CONVERSATIONS: Vision to Action: Nonprofit Leadership Perspectives for Impact
CONVERSATIONS Vision to Action: Nonprofit Leadership Perspectives for Impact In the latest episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed chats with Debra Hertz, managing director of The Strategy Group, LLC to uncover her unique insights into nonprofit leadership...
CONVERSATIONS: The Intersection of Marketing, Investment, and Entrepreneurship
CONVERSATIONS The Intersection of Marketing, Investment, and Entrepreneurship In this episode host Nancy Sheed sits down with Mike Duda, co-founder and managing partner of Bullish, an early-stage consumer investment firm and marketing agency. He’s also been a...
CONVERSATIONS: Building Coalitions and Creating Community Change
CONVERSATIONS Building Coalitions and Creating Community Change Knowing what we want to be when we grow up is a gift, but for most of us, our careers take us to unexpected and surprising places—just like our guest for this episode. In this episode we hear from...
CONVERSATIONS: Building a Business from Passion and Poetry
CONVERSATIONS Building a Business from Passion and Poetry Many entrepreneurs never planned on starting a business. Sometimes it begins with a simple idea, a project for fun or creativity, that unexpectedly evolves into something bigger. Today’s guest, Kelly De La...
CONVERSATIONS: Unlocking the Power of the ADHD Brain
CONVERSATIONS Unlocking the Power of the ADHD Brain In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed sits down with Catherine Avery, an expert in ADHD productivity coaching, to explore the unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals. Whether...
CONVERSATIONS: Recharging Through Creativity
CONVERSATIONS Recharging Through Creativity It’s way too easy to be overwhelmed by the daily grind. In today’s fast-paced world, many of us forget to take a moment for ourselves, to play, create, and recharge. The process of creating, especially creating art, is...
CONVERSATIONS: Keeping It Real
CONVERSATIONS Keeping It Real A lot of people suffer from stage fright. Most are uncomfortable with putting themselves out there. For entrepreneurs and professionals who have to do this as part of their job, it’s a skill that needs to be mastered. Public speaking is...
CONVERSATIONS: Celebrating Milestones, 5 Years & 100 Podcasts
CONVERSATIONS Celebrating Milestones with Founder Felicia Rubinstein Join us for a special celebration of HAYVN Hubcast’s 100th episode! In this milestone episode, host Nancy Sheed is talking with Felicia Rubinstein, the visionary Founder and Chief Collaborator of...
CONVERSATIONS: Demystifying AI for Business
CONVERSATIONS Demystifying AI for Business AI is now a part of our everyday vocabulary. But do we actually know what AI is? And do we truly know how we can implement it to make our business workflows and processes faster? In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we’re joined...
CONVERSATIONS: Building Your Business With Trust and Joy
CONVERSATIONS Building Your Business With Trust and Joy Entrepreneurship is an incredibly fast-paced lifestyle. Every day, there are tasks to do, people to meet, and decisions to make, when we want our business to succeed and grow. But what about when we reach a point...
CONVERSATIONS: Driving Business Success Through Sustainability
CONVERSATIONS Driving Business Success Through Sustainability In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we delve into the dynamic realm of sustainable business practices. The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has transitioned significantly. It has moved beyond...
CONVERSATIONS: Chemistry, Friendship and Skincare Entrepreneurship
CONVERSATIONS Chemistry, Friendship and Skincare Entrepreneurship A lot of entrepreneurs who sell amazing products don’t always start in business. Sometimes, they come up with an idea for a product (that often doesn’t exist in the marketplace) and then make a business...
CONVERSATIONS: Serving with Passion and Purpose
CONVERSATIONS Serving with Passion and Purpose State Representatives play an important role in their communities. It’s their job to recognize the needs of the people they represent and make sure those needs are met by legislation. In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast,...
CONVERSATIONS: The Global Bootstrap Story of Kara Mac Shoes
CONVERSATIONS The Global Bootstrap Story of Kara Mac Shoes HAYVN is a community of passionate and driven entrepreneurs who we are proud to celebrate. In this episode, we get to hear about the exciting business journey of Kara Mac, founder of Kara Mac Shoes, also a...
CONVERSATIONS: From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Serious Life Transitions
CONVERSATIONS From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Serious Life Transitions In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed speaks with Ed Knight, Founder and CEO of Transference, a company dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of administrative and...
CONVERSATIONS: How Social Capital Can Bring Us Together
CONVERSATIONS How Social Capital Can Bring Us Together In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, we welcome US Representative Jim Himes who represents Connecticut’s 4th District. Congressman Himes shares insights into his journey from a background in business...
CONVERSATIONS: The Recipe for Building a Startup Food Business
CONVERSATIONS The Recipe for Building a Startup Food Business On this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we’re hearing the inspiring journey of Tori Brown, the Founder and Chef of Breakfast Belle. Tori shares her story of transitioning from learning how to cook from her family...
CONVERSATIONS: Educating, Elevating and Empowering Women
CONVERSATIONS Educating, Elevating and Empowering Women In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy has a conversation with Lana Gifas about the fulfillment of economically empowering women in the workplace, highlighting opportunities available to them, and providing...
CONVERSATIONS: Medical Expertise Meets Innovative Self-Care Treatments
CONVERSATIONS Medical Expertise Meets Innovative Self-Care Treatments In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy is joined by Merry Thornton, a board-certified New York and Connecticut licensed physician assistant and founder of Element Medical Aesthetics. Merry shares...
CONVERSATIONS: The Future is Bright for VC Investing in Connecticut
CONVERSATIONS The Future is Bright for VC Investing in Connecticut Today on HAYVN Hubcast, we’re talking about funding, starting a business, and the entrepreneurship journey with special guest Alison Malloy. Alison is the Managing Director of Investments at...
CONVERSATIONS: Investing with Purpose: Annie Lamont is Disrupting Healthcare and Fintech
CONVERSATIONS Investing with Purpose: Annie Lamont is Disrupting Healthcare and Fintech On the forefront of innovative investing is Annie Lamont, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Oak HC/FT. Currently focused on investing exclusively in healthcare and fintech...
CONVERSATIONS: What’s Next For The HAYVN Coworking Community
CONVERSATIONS What’s Next For The HAYVN Coworking Community At the heart of this podcast is HAYVN, a coworking space and a thriving community of amazing entrepreneurs and professionals doing inspiring work at all levels of their careers. Founder Felicia Rubinstein is...
CONVERSATIONS: Collaborative Solutions to Changing Community Needs
CONVERSATIONS Collaborative Solutions to Changing Community Needs In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, we get to learn more about the world of regional nonprofits and grants with our guest Lutonya Russell-Humes. We’ll explore the key elements that make a non-profit...
CONVERSATIONS: Authentic Relationship Building for You and Your Business
CONVERSATIONS Authentic Relationship Building for You and Your Business In this episode we dive into the amazing work and community of HAYVN and its members. Host Nancy Sheed talks with Kristen Hallett Rzasa as they discuss the modern-day landscape of...
CONVERSATIONS: Making Events More Fun
CONVERSATIONS Making Events More Fun In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed sits down with CP Heda, the visionary founder of Esstart. His company is changing the game in event engagement, making gatherings more interactive, memorable, and inclusive through...
CONVERSATIONS: Taking Your Business to the Next Level
CONVERSATIONS Taking Your Business to the Next Level In recent years, there’s been a growing number of startups and entrepreneurs with brilliant business ideas, but often they have to figure out the aspects of starting a business themselves, like where to get funding,...
CONVERSATIONS: Building Connections and Community
CONVERSATIONS Building Connections and Community In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed is joined by guest Laura Incerto, the visionary founder of Women for Women. Women for Women is not your typical networking group. Since it started in 2009, this...