Welcome to TeaPod…where the worlds of entrepreneurship and tea culture blend into a unique podcast experience. Co-hosted by dynamic entrepreneurs and CEOs, Martika Brianne Jones and Brian Alvarez-Bailey, TeaPod is your weekly invitation to join us at the intersection of business innovation and casual conversation.
In this Episode:
- Special Mention: Big shout out to John from TBCN for joining us and helping with the podcast.
- A Week into 2024: Reflecting on the first week of the new year and discussing lessons learned.
- Today’s Tea Choices:
- Martika’s Choice: Blueberry Rubois (or Rubra, or Ruboys – the jury’s still out on the pronunciation).
- Brian’s Choice: Turmeric/Tumeric Ginger
- Business and Personal Growth:
- Embracing new strategies for time management and productivity.
- Exploring the use of ChatGPT for business efficiency and personal development.
- The importance of intentional environment design, as explained through examples from “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.
- Interpersonal Dynamics in Business:
- The unique challenges and rewards of working with a spouse or close partner in business.
- The evolution of collaboration when co-founders work remotely.
- Content Strategies: Innovative approaches to re-engaging with customers and creating community-centric content.
- Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: Discussing the use of technology and other tools for mental health support.
- Community Shoutout: A big thank you to TBCN and their contribution to the community.
- Wrapping Up: Our thoughts on this week’s episode and looking forward to the next.
