Zen Founder: Startup. Family. Life.

Sherry talks about identity management in entrepreneurship, specifically the interplay of entrepreneurship and distinctiveness. She discusses how being distinct is part of the entrepreneurial experience but at the same time it can also make belonging difficult. Birds of a feather don’t always flock together: Identity management in entrepreneurship Want more content like this? Check out […]

Sherry interviews psychologist Dr. Doug Brackmann about the characteristics of driven people. They talk about vulnerability to self-sabotage and discuss strategies for identifying and preventing self-sabotage. They also talk about his unique approach to meditation that involves long range shooting. www.drdougbrackmann.com Want more content like this? Check out our strategies to accelerate your relationship: Date […]

Sherry talks about trying to find a balance between the individual voice and cohesive functioning and how it can be a challenge for growing companies. As Rob has continued to ramp up his recent venture TinySeed, she discusses ways she takes a supportive role as a spouse and sounding board to help handle things like […]

Sherry talks with Robert Plotkin, founder of Technology for Mindfulness, about how technology and mindfulness relate to the lives of busy entrepreneurs. He discusses how his martial arts background taught him to “pause” and to use thought to help limit the distraction technology can pose in our daily lives. Want more content like this? Check […]

In this episode Sherry talks about some strategies that help with negative emotional states. She discusses some easy and straight-forward tools that can help reset your body and mind. Some of the strategies mentioned include deep breathing exercises and the benefits of sensory walks. Want more content like this? Check out our strategies to accelerate […]

In part 2 of Sherry’s interview with Tucker Max, they talk about his career changes and the pursuit of finding the right kind of therapy. He talks specifically about his experience with MDMA psychotherapy and how it has helped him deal with his history of trauma. Want more content like this? Check out our strategies […]

In this two-part interview, Sherry talks with Tucker Max, the author of four books that hit #1 on the NY Times best seller list and the co-founder of Scribe. Phenomenal success, fame, partying, sex, and even a movie about his life didn’t yield the fulfillment that he sought. On his quest for satisfaction and health […]

On this 200th episode of ZenFounder, Sherry reflects back on her favorite episodes. She talks about how one of her MicroConf talks sparked the idea for the podcast, her mission to normalize the discussion of mental health among the founder community, and what the future holds for ZenFounder. Want more content like this? Check out […]

Sherry talks with David Henzel of Taskdrive about the competing forces of love and fear. Both of these forces can affect how you run your businesses as well as your personal lives. Sherry and David also touch on strategies for planning out family life and business throughout the course of the new year. Want more content […]

In this episode Sherry talks with Jason Glaspey of Mostly Proud Parents about holiday traditions and the unrealistic expectations they can put on parents. As the holidays are a time for family gatherings and giving thanks, it can also be a time for heightened levels of stress. Sherry and Jason share some stories about family […]

Sherry talks with Mike Jackness of EcomCrew about the different stages of business/life that he has experienced over the past 15 years. Their conversation covers burnout, the gifts and challenges of working with his wife in the business, and how his personal proprieties have evolved over the years. Date Night Boot Camp Want more content like […]

The holiday season is a time for the gathering of friends/family, but it can also be a time for increased stress and conflict. In this episode Sherry and Rob give a full audio preview of Date #3 of their six part Date Night Bootcamp Video Series. In this preview they talk about how to deal […]

Sherry talks about the importance of family movie nights. How in the day of smartphones, tablets, and other devices we lose the opportunity to share an experience together. The family movie night can remedy this by being together and all having a shared experience and the ability to talk about it, and reference it. She […]

Sherry talks about the recent passing of her father after his long battle with cancer. She shares the details of his brave journey and how it affected her and the rest of the family. She also discusses how we can play a care-taking role for our parents as they move toward the end of life, […]

Rob does a solo episode and brings you some of his favorite productivity hacks. He talks in depth about how he approaches his to-do list, mentioning some of the specific software tools he uses and the thought behind it. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Sherry talks with Cory Miller, founder of iThemes, about handling transitions while in a leadership role. In the midst of his company being acquired, Cory dives into how he handled the potential change both personally and professionally, all while trying to remain a good leader to his employees. Want more content like this? Check out […]

Sherry talks with Jake Tyler, who made it a mission of his to walk across all of Great Britain in an effort to not only help his own depression but to also raise awareness and money for the Mental Health Foundation.  Jake talks about when he began to feel depression, thoughts of suicide, and the sanctity […]

In this episode Sherry and Rob talk about his next business venture since exiting Drip. He opens up about what exactly the business will be, how the origin of the idea began, and how it fits into his interests of helping bootstrapped entrepreneurs. Want more content like this? Check out our book. RobWalling.com/fund

Sherry and Rob talk about how to form and grow relationships. As with most people demands and responsibilities take up most of the day, whether it be work or family. This leaves less time to maintain friendship/relationships as well as grow new ones. This episode has plenty of food for thought to help you along […]

Sherry interviews Ryan Williams, an entrepreneur, writer, and founder of Influencer Economy. Ryan talks about his early career working for companies, being under-appreciated, and often having others take credit for his work. He discusses his mission with his own media company, what being a stand-up comedian has taught him about entrepreneurship, and how he has […]