Profresh Podcast

Kristen sat down with Rob Rickert, the owner of CAP3, a comprehensive financial services firm, to talk about running their businesses. They may be in completely different industries, but Kristen and Rob found a lot of similarities in their businesses. They both hold office book clubs, they both see great importance in defining core values, and they both love working with female business owners. This episode is proof that creatives and accountants aren’t so different after all. 

The HDco team just got back from the 2020 summer retreat, and office morale has never been higher. In our latest episode, Emma and CJ, members of the HDco account team, sit down to talk about how an annual (or better yet, bi-annual) retreat enriches office culture. They divulge tips for a successful work staycation, share retreat ideas for offices of all sizes, and even get real about how retreats can show who’s a good fit for the team — and who’s not. 

Bri and Matt, two twenty-something designers on the HDco team, take the mic to discuss moving in with their partners. They get real about how hard transitioning into a shared space can be (dishes are a point of contention) and how to get through it (compromise and communication). They also speak to the importance of finding a partner who understands and supports your career — and your TV habits, of course.

In this week’s Profresh download, Kristen talks to Abby, HDco’s copywriter, about her experience with the novel coronavirus. They get into it all - from where she got it to how she dealt with it to where (not) to get tested. They also talk about how a positive test can impact an entire office. We hope you walk away from this episode with useful information and a couple of unique perspectives. 

Even on the best days, juggling work and motherhood is a serious challenge. But when you throw a pandemic in the mix, it becomes downright impossible. In today’s episode, Kristen sits down with Kristi, HDco’s chief marketing officer, to talk about what it was like to work from home with kids during quarantine. They cover everything from productivity to iPad guilt to Brene Brown, our office hero. This vulnerable episode is a must-listen for current and future moms alike. 

Profresh Podcast has gone through a heck of a lot of changes over the past few years. This sweet, sweet podcast has seen everything from different brands to different topics to different co-hosts. Really, the only thing that has stayed consistent is the name. In this episode, we get real about our trials and errors so you don’t have to make the same mistakes we did.

This prerecorded episode features a special appearance from Stevie, our old cohost! Stevie and Kristen survey the HDco team to discover how they find inspiration when their creative juices just aren’t flowing. Answers vary from listening to old Michael Jackson music to visiting a local park. We hope you find these recommendations valuable right now, when it can be difficult to feel creative. 

Navigating the coronavirus pandemic has been tough for everyone, and small business owners have been met with an extra set of challenges. Kristen speaks to what it’s been like leading Hoot Design Co. throughout the past couple of months. She gives tips on how to add value to both clients and employees - and how to maintain culture while working remotely.

Yes, this is a breakup episode. No, there are no tears, fights, or bad blood. It’s a peaceful goodbye to our beloved Profresh co host, Stevie, who is leaning into her big-city life with a brand new office job. If only all of our breakups had gone this well....

In this episode, Kristen and Stevie talk about the time HDco was targeted by an illicit Google review ring that victimized local Columbia businesses. The duo share how they dealt with the situation, what they learned, and what they would do differently next time.

Kristen and Stevie spend this episode giving feedback on how to give feedback. You may think that negative feedback is the worst kind, but Kristen and Stevie wholeheartedly disagree. Find out why inconsistent feedback is a creative’s worst nightmare.

Kristen welcomes back Sarah Bohl, founder of The Civilian and etiquette-coach-turned-interview-advisor, to talk about generational differences in the workplace. Sarah explains the quirks of each generation, from baby boomers to Generation Z, and a few of the clashes they may encounter while working together.

Kristen and Stevie sit down with Emma Dorge, an HDco account executive, to discuss why they’re so passionate about passion projects. Emma has turned her love of photography into an exciting side hustle, which has positively impacted her life (and work!) in so many ways. While not everyone needs to start a side business, Kristen, Stevie and Emma all agree that everyone should invest time into their hobbies.

Stevie sits down with Profresh producer Haley to chat openly about boundaries in the workplace. Boundaries are important, but it can be hard to find the sweet spot between being perfectly candid with your coworkers and giving them way too much information. The last thing you want to do is make anyone in the office uncomfortable.

In this episode, Kristen and Stevie cover a more serious topic: grieving in the workplace. They tackle how to navigate working relationships and time off when tragedy strikes. There’s no manual for coping with loss, but Kristen and Stevie discover that the most important thing is to communicate your needs.

In this episode, Kristen spreads the good news about life support. Her plate was overflowing with work, motherhood and household duties, and something had to give. Cue Patricia, maker of tear-inducing homemade egg rolls and Kristen’s household savior. The two sit down to talk about what it’s like working together, asking for help, and why everyone should invest in their own life support.

Kristen and Stevie talk about why outsourcing is an important tool to get comfortable with. Outsourcing things you’re not good at(hello, bookkeeping) turns your weaknesses into strengths, and allows you to do the things you actually enjoy.

Kristen sits down with Sarah Bohl, author of The Civilian Newsletter, to learn how she remains unbiased in our increasingly polarized world. They talk about how confusing politics can be, even for people who work in politics. Sarah also gives tips on how to best, and most effectively, talk politics with the other side.

Stevie and Haley sit down to speak some truth. They get passionate about why brands don’t need to be on Snapchat and how our great aunts drove millennials off of Facebook. If you want the ultimate lowdown on social media demographics, this episode is for you.

You can do anything you want after college graduation. But nobody warns you how overwhelming that is. Stevie and Haley get candid about the uncertainty they faced as soon as they got their diplomas. Feelings like: What now? What next? When will I finally feel like Carrie Bradshaw?