Soberpreneur with Kelsey Moreira

In this blast from the past, Kelsey sits down with Cheri Garcia, founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency dedicated to second chances. Cheri opens up about her journey from battling addiction to becoming a champion for those in recovery and formerly incarcerated individuals. Learn how Cheri's personal transformation led her to help others rebrand themselves and find meaningful employment. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about redemption, entrepreneurship, and the power of second chances!

In this episode of Soberpreneur Archives, Kelsey sits down with Tara Schiller, co-founder of SoberBuddy, an innovative chatbot-coach for drug and alcohol recovery. Tara shares her journey as a certified addiction specialist and entrepreneur, discussing how she combined her expertise with technology to create an evidence-based digital recovery tool.Learn how SoberBuddy is transforming addiction treatment through daily challenges, personalized support, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or interested in health tech innovations, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of digital addiction support.

Join Kelsey for an inspiring conversation with Tim Clarke, founder of UNCrushed and a powerful voice in mental health advocacy. Tim shares his personal story of recovery and how it led him to create UNCrushed, a movement dedicated to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health in the business world.In this raw and honest discussion, Tim opens up about his own struggles and the transformative power of vulnerability.Learn about UNCrushed's mission to create a more supportive and understanding workplace culture around mental health. Tim offers insights on compassionate listening, the importance of therapy, and how businesses can better support their employees' mental well-being. Whether you're a business leader, someone in recovery, or simply interested in fostering a more empathetic work environment, Tim's story and the UNCrushed movement offer valuable lessons on the power of openness and support in the professional world.

In this powerful episode from the Soberpreneur Archives, Kelsey sits down with Chris Anthony, aka "The Sober Exec," Vice President of U.S. Consumer Goods at Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Chris opens up about his 17+ year sobriety journey and how he transitioned from hiding his recovery to becoming a vocal advocate in the tech industry.Learn how Chris co-founded SOBERforce, an employee resource group at Salesforce, to create a supportive community for those in recovery and set an example for other corporations.

Hi! Welcome to Soberpeneur, a show hosted by the fearless and sober entrepreneur Kelsey Moreira, founder of Doughp, the most legit cookie dough company around. Kelsey is on a&nbsp; mission to take the social stigma out of addiction and mental health. In each episode, you’ll hear raw conversations with all kinds of awesome humans who have navigated life’s challenges and are creating a brighter future. Are you ready to hear bad-asses tell their story without the BS?&nbsp;What if I told you that you can find stress relief simply by taking a sip of a sparkling beverage? That’s right, it’s called Moment, and in this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey talks with Moment’s founder, Aisha Chottani. Aisha shares her experience as a food business entrepreneur, taking us into her life path, her biggest challenges and the most valuable lessons that Moment has brought. Plus, Aisha joins the Raw Truth Game and shares her mental health recipe card with us. Stay tuned to discover more about Aisha’s secret for balance and mindfulness.Jump straight into:(00:00) - Let’s get direct! One high and one low from Aisha’s past week.(03:03) - Moving across continents: Aisha’s early life, thriving in different locations around the world and her first entrepreneur role model.(10:12) - Inspiration from her cultural history: Understanding adaptogens and the moment when Aisha’s entrepreneurial spirit ignited.(16:48) - The purpose behind the beverage: Developing healthy coping mechanisms when dealing with everyday work stress and the challenges of managing a food business.(23:44) - Moment’s most demanding moment: The task of storing five thousand bottles in a tiny apartment.(28:11) - What does mental health mean to Aisha? Being mindful is being able to exercise a muscle to stay calm and be in control.(30:12) - Aisha’s mental help recipe card: Meditation, making a list of things that make you happy, staying physically fed and working with multiple nonprofits.(36:34) - What is Aisha most proud of? Her sense of persistence and the courage of taking an uncharted path.&nbsp;(44:38) Raw truth game! Aisha’s guilty pleasure, how do friends describe her, one thing she couldn’t live without and other tricky questions.Episode resourcesConnect with Aisha on LinkedInMoment -&nbsp; Drink your meditationcalm classroomGrow MindfullyThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by n<a href="https://nodalab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, our guest Richard Harris, founder of The Harris Consulting Group, describes how he found purpose in sharing his story to help other people in the process of self-reflection and how he has managed to apply it into the sales world. Listen to his story and all the insightful perspectives within this pleasant conversation between Kelsey and Richard.Jump straight into:(02:18) - Richard Harris on his first job and how to process the outcomes of entrepreneurship and sales in a healthy way.(06:46) - Richard’s mental health journey and the stigmas around admitting addiction and mental health conditions.(13:40) - The challenges of self-reflection: Solving the underlying traumas in order to stay grounded.(17:26) - Discussing sales management's main flaws and the real value of sharing your story with the world.(21:11) - Working with Uncrushed: Building support mechanisms and developing better leadership skills for salespeople in safe spaces.(37:04) - What is Richard most proud of?: Resilience, breaking the cycle and establishing lively family communication plus his recipe card.(52:04) Raw Truth Game: Rapid fire questions to discover more about Richard Harris.Episode resourcesConnect with Richard through LinkedInPhone number: (415) 596-9149The Harris Consulting GroupUNCrushedThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by nodalab.&nbsp;

When it comes to sobriety, business, and motherhood, Lesley Hawke, owner of Hawke Fit Inc and Female Lacrosse Head Coach at the National Sport Academy, has some deep insightful experiences. Throughout her process of keeping alcohol-free, Lesley discusses her journey of self-discovery, from being diagnosed with OCD at 21 and being a mother of two, to becoming a successful business owner that understands the power of leadership and mental health. Join Kelsey and Lesley in this raw and truthful conversation about life’s challenges and the path to overcoming them by building a grounded and truthful lifestyle.&nbsp;Jump straight into:(0:23) - Who is Lesley Hawke?: A passionate Lacrosse Coach &amp; Entrepreneur from Ontario.(03:47) - Intrusive thoughts, support systems, and dealing unconsciously with OCD at a young age.(10:50) - Lesley’s journey to sobriety and the conniving nature of alcohol.&nbsp;&nbsp;(17:09) - Careful! One sip and it’s over: Subtle relapses and how to hold your ground.(24:58) - Recovery friendly model: Soberness implications and drinking pressure in work environments and parties.(28:21) - “Just think twice”: Managing impulsiveness and considering cause and effect when facing a risk situation.(33:33) - Hawke Fit: Lesley’s entrepreneurial adventure and some lessons from sobriety as a business owner.(40:51) - What does mental health mean to Lesley?: The benefits of moving your body plus what’s on Lesley’s mental health recipe card.Episode resourcesConnect with Lesley through LinkedInHawke FitThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by nodalab.&nbsp;

Today, Kelsey talks to Hustle 2.0’s John Jackson, former gang member, who after a 18 year sentence decided to completely transform his life through education, determination and compassion. John and Kelsey chat about the flaws of the prison system and its lack of humanity, how he managed to leave his gang, and how enough resources and opportunities will not only impact individuals, but entire generations (plus lip sync battles in prison, what?!). You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation, so tune in now!&nbsp;Jump straight into:(02:40) - The beginnings of John Jackson: Resilient at 10, incarcerated by 17.(07:18) - On John’s 18-year sentence and the peculiar structures of a prison gang.(11:04) - Dehumanization, lack of resources and barbaric administration: On the flaws of the prison system and the importance of aiming towards rehabilitation.(18:38) - Hustle 2.0: How compassion, education and humanity can transform lives, even “the worst of the worst”.(23:41) - Leaving the gang and prioritizing freedom: Rewriting your story by being both brave and stupid.(26:36) - The future is compassionate: On Hustle 2.0’s vision and the support systems outside of the cells.(29:31) - What is John most proud of about his journey, and what’s on his mental health recipe card?(35:32) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal John’s truth. Episode resourcesHustle 2.0Connect with Hustle 2.0 through their emailHustle Guide: The PreseasonSponsor a scholarship hereThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by nodalab.

This episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur was recorded during the amazing Sober Voices 4-day virtual event co-created by Mercy Lee Bell and Alyssa May Hart, Kelsey’s newfound sober sisters. Mercy, Alyssa, and Kelsey talk about sober entrepreneurship, their journey building a community around this event, and what are some misconceptions around recovery they try to tackle. Also, they dive deep into the joys of being a sober duo in the startup space and share more about themselves in Kelsey’s Raw Truth game. Hop in and don’t forget to check out all of Alyssa and Mercy’s wellness events and follow Nug’s Instagram!&nbsp;Jump straight into:(00:36) - Who are Mercy Lee Bell and Alyssa May Hart? Their chance LinkedIn encounter and how they built an event startup long distance.&nbsp;(03:47) - Mercy’s recovery journey going one day at a time: The ups and downs of five years of sobriety.(13:39) - The rollercoaster of recovery and entrepreneurship: Choosing to live a more self-directed life and how we can remove judgment from the word “recovery”.(17:06) - The gifts of working with people in recovery: Finding flow inside their entrepreneurial duo and getting rid of CEO guilt.&nbsp;(24:42) - “We are all recovering from something”: Building a welcoming space for people to find support and channeling addiction recovery into positive paths.&nbsp;(28:06) - Mercy and Alyssa’s mental health recipe cards: Spending quality time with pets, having humility checks, and adding intentional value to everyday things.(32:09) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Mercy and Alyssa’s knowledge about each other.&nbsp;Episode resourcesFollow Mercy on Instagram&nbsp;Connect with Alyssa through LinkedInSober Voices&nbsp;&nbsp;Sober Voices | InstagramHug the Nug | Instagram&nbsp;Thank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough. Use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by nodalab.

Hey! If you like cookie dough I’m sure you also love peanut butter, right? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to fellow soberpreneur, Jill Van Gyn. Jill is the Founder of Fatso Nut Butter, a mother, wife, and in recovery from alcohol and cocaine. Here she shares her story of addiction starting in the 90’s rave scene and how her determination of regaining control over her life led her to Fatso Nut Butters. Jill and Kelsey talk about the dangerous entrepreneurial hustle culture, and the difficulties and rewards of being your own boss. Plus, Jill answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions!&nbsp;Jump straight into:(00:36) - Who is Jill Van Gyn, Founder of Fatso Nut Butter and fellow soberpreneur: One high and one low of Jill’s week.(04:09) - Jill’s recovery story: From the ’90s rave scene to spiraling into heavy addiction.(11:23) - Fatso origin story: Jill’s post-recovery determination to take control of her life and how it led to peanut butter.&nbsp;(23:22) - Freedom and all the perks of entrepreneurship: How Jill has oriented her company to helping and contributing to society.(26:31) - The “killing it” mentality: How not to fall prey to the entrepreneurial grind and hustle way of thinking.&nbsp;&nbsp;(31:04) - Taking the stigma away from addiction and mental health: What Jill wished people knew about recovery.(33:16) - Jill’s mental health recipe card + Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to get to know Jill.&nbsp;Episode resourcesConnect with Jill through LinkedInFatso Nut Butters&nbsp;Instagram | FatsoShe Recovers FoundationThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by Nodalab.&nbsp;

Would you feel safe telling your manager you’re struggling with addiction? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey Moriera talks to Tim Clarke, Senior Director of Marketing at Salesforce, member of&nbsp; Soberforce, and Co-Founder and CEO of UNCrushed, about the work-addiction relationship. Tim tells us about his addiction and recovery path, and shares how his work at UNCrushed and Soberforce is looking to open up the conversation about addiction and mental illness in the workspace. Tune in! Tim gives out great pieces of advice on taking that first step towards recovery, plus he answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions!&nbsp;Jump straight into:(00:36) - Who is Tim Clarke? One high and one low from Tim’s week and his recovery journey.&nbsp;(03:37) - Being Seen and Not Heard: Tim’s story, why he poured himself into work, and what started his path of addiction.(09:35) - Getting over your ego &amp; surrendering: Tim’s relationship with Salesforce through his addiction and relapse.&nbsp;(12:51) - Finding a community and UNCrushed’s mission: A platform for people to share their stories in the tech space.(19:49) - SOBERforce: Breaking the stigma and having conversations on addiction and sobriety at the workplace.(27:29) - It’s okay to seek help!: Find someone you feel safe with and have some conversations.(32:07) - Tim’s best piece of advice, his recipe card for mental health + The Raw Truth Game!Episode resourcesConnect with Tim through LinkedInChasing the Scream by Johann HariEverything you think you know about addiction is wrong | Johann HariUNCrushedThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by Nodalab.

Is there only one definition for recovery? Probably not! In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey Moreira talks to the amazing Ryan Hampton, an activist in recovery from opioid addiction named by Forbes as Top Social Entrepreneur in the Recovery Movement. Ryan and Kelsy talk about everything from addiction and recovery to advocacy and encouraging empathy in the community. Hop in and learn how Ryan’s work and story are changing the narrative of addiction across America.Heads up! Since the recording of this podcast, Demi Lovato is using the pronouns they/them. Please forgive us, you’ll hear she/her in this conversation. Thanks for your understanding! We love you, Demi!Jump straight into:(00:37) - Who is Ryan Hampton? The story behind a top social entrepreneur in Las Vegas.(07:47) - Ryan’s aha! moment: Living in the streets in L.A. and looking for a safe and stable recovery house.&nbsp;(13:03) -&nbsp; What would you tell your past self? Hold on and show up!(17:07) - The multiple definitions of recovery: What is harm reduction, and Demi Lovato’s California sober controversy.&nbsp;(23:17) - The Voices Project: The urgency of the current overdose crisis and the problem with the public health response to it.(28:21) - How Mobilized Recovery came to be: Ryan’s community-based organizing to work towards recovery together.&nbsp;(33:32) - What Ryan is most proud of and his very musical recipe card for mental health.(35:16) - Raw Truth Game! A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Ryan’s truth.&nbsp;Episode resourcesConnect with Ryan through InstagramRyan Hampton | HomeThe Voices Project&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by Nodalab.

Have you had your afternoon tea? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to suicide prevention advocate, author, and founder of The Equitea Company, (formerly Greenhouse Tea Company), Quentin Vennie. Quentin tells us his story growing up in Baltimore and how he surpassed stereotypes and overcame every challenge that came his way, including being addicted to prescription pills. Plus, he shares why he started his tea company and which lessons from recovery have helped him build his business. Tune in and listen to this awesome soberpreneur spill the tea!Jump straight into:(01:36) - Doughp for Hope Pledge: How is Quentin really doing? One high and one low of life right now. (04:09) - Quentin’s origin story: His entrepreneurial journey escaping the box of judgment.(07:29) - Why tea? What the evening ritual of tea meant in Quentin’s recovery journey and in his son’s ADHD treatment.(11:34) - The aha! moment: Making the conscious decision to figure out his life’s mission after attempting suicide.(16:39) - What do you wish people knew? Recognizing the human behind every journey of recovery.(19:07) - Resilience and strength: What Quentin brought from recovery into his entrepreneurial life.&nbsp;&nbsp;(24:07) - Success and humility: Quentin’s legacy hopes,&nbsp; plus his mental health recipe card.&nbsp;(31:44) - Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Quentin’s truth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Episode resourcesConnect with Quentin through LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email.Strong in the Broken Places by Quentin VennieGreenhouse Tea Company&nbsp;Quentin VennieThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by Rachael Roberts at StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by Nodalab.&nbsp;

Doughp’s CEO and fearless leader Kelsey Moreira is skipping the BS and getting real on Season 2 of&nbsp;Soberpreneur. You’ll hear raw conversations that feed your soul from entrepreneurs and game-changers who’ve taken on life’s challenges and are making a better future for all of us. Keep it raw and keep it real, this is Soberpreneur.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don't forget to follow Sobepreneur wherever you listen to podcasts!&nbsp;This show is produced by Rachael Roberts at StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by Nodalab.

Author and mental health advocate Dayna Altman joins me today to share her personal story and how she’s channeled her passion and innate ability to inspire into two books that help people find healing by reminding us we’re not alone in our struggles, and that we’re all deserving of help. She’s like a literal ray of sunshine and I left this conversation with a big smile on my face and I think you will too after this episode of Soberpreneur.

In today’s episode, we get real with Bea, founder of The Difference. She’s dedicated her life to shaking up the mental health care industry by providing access to licensed therapists with accessibility + immediacy the industry has never before seen. She believes the mental strengthening tools found through therapy can change the game. And if YOU didn’t already think that - after this chat with Bea you’ll be on board. MORE ABOUT THIS KICKASS LADY: Bea Arthur, LMHC is a Columbia University-trained psychotherapist, startup founder, and speaker who works with high-performance individuals in high-pressure work environments. Her career took off at the intersection of psychology and technology and her third company, The Difference, provides on-demand access to therapy as Amazon's first mental health Alexa Skill. Additionally, Bea was the first African-American female founder in Y Combinator and was named an Entrepreneur to Bet On by Newsweek Magazine as well as one of Bumble’s Most Inspiring New Yorkers. She is an editorial contributor and hostfor Forbes Women, as well as the host of her own therapy podcast, Bea The Change, sponsored by Sonos.

SPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALHT AWARENESS MONTH In today’s episode, you’ll get to meet Patrick - executive director of an awesome mental health nonprofit. He lays down the tips for staying grounded through tough times, sheds light on life as a therapist, and even gives some serriiiously solid advice useful to diffuse arguments in relationships at work and home. MORE ABOUT THIS AWESOME GUY! Patrick Bozarth serves as the Executive Director of Community Counseling Center, and is also a mental health and substance use treatment counselor. Patrick earned a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles and was awarded the distinguished honor of being the first-ever graduate to earn a specialization degree in the field of LGBT psychology and counseling, in addition to being the first recipient of the Sandra L. Golvin Memorial Scholarship for LGBT affirmative psychology. Over the past several years, he has gained extensive clinical experience working with a wide range of populations in outpatient and in-home care, case management and group counseling. Patrick currently serves as a member of the Ryan White Executive Planning Council and the SAPTA Advisory Board, and in 2015, he launched the Nellie Bly Leadership Society, the first of its kind initiative focused on increasing awareness of mental health care in Nevada through education and advocacy. Prior to becoming a counselor in 2005, Patrick worked for three years in non-profit development and fundraising for Outfest: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and also as the Director of Development for Zen Village Holistic Wellness Institute, located in Coconut Grove, Florida. Patrick has an extensive background in volunteer work related to healthcare and the LGBT community, including: the Human Rights Campaign, Project Angle Food, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Mama’s Kitchen San Diego, Flying Samaritans medical outreach care and The Special Olympics of Southern California.

SPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: At just 20 years old, Brandon Farbstein joins us today and drops some serious inspiration on you as our first guest in a series for Mental Health Awareness Month. Born with a body outside society’s “norm” - he’s overcome unimaginable pain and ridicule to blossom into a self-aware, thoughtful young man. Buckle up and get some tissues, here’s a heartwarming episode bursting with positivity from Brandon Farbstein. MORE ABOUT THIS AWESOME DUDE: Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for personal growth. At just 20 years old, he is a renowned empowerment speaker, Gen Z activist and author. Brandon was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2, and has turned his life experience of suffering, isolation, and victimhood into empowerment, impact and influence. After a severe battle with cyberbullying in high school, Brandon decided to share his story - to both offer hope and to enact change. Whether on tour with his recently published book Ten Feet Tall, sharing his message with students at schools across the country, or working with Fortune 100 companies like Facebook and HP, Brandon consistently delivers tools to audiences of all ages to shift perspectives and strengthen their mindset. In 2018 Brandon was named in TigerBeat & Instagram’s #19under19 as one of the 19 most influential teenagers in the world with his mission to elevate empathy.

With COVID-19, the world has been flipped upside down. We’re all just trying to figure out how to make it through these challenging times - and, as business owners this can be especially trying. In today’s episode, Lindsay, the founder of a worldwide health & fitness company supporting corporate campuses (that now sit vacant) gets real with us today about pivoting in a pandemic. With her company in a massive transition, a recent suicide close to her family, and another devastating miscarriage - Lindsay has proven to be the true face of strength when everything seems stacked against her. Here’s to hoping this conversation reaches someone who needs to hear it… Talking about mental health and suicide can bring up difficult emotions. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out for support by calling the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK

- Buckle up and get ready for a serious dose of inspiration. In this episode, I sit down with Manny Moreno. Originally from the inner city of LA, his life could’ve taken a very different path - but thanks to positive mentors he’s grown into a man on a mission, working to make the world feel good with his new movement Bueno Bueno. We talk about his learnings from van life, protecting your energy, and the power of perception. Manny’s just a burst of awesome energy, I love this dude, so glad we captured this conversation! Reach out to Manny on instagram and @buenobueno.co