Episode 012: Navigating Entrepreneurship through HR Solutions with Morgan Montgomery-Rice

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Good Ideas + Bad Decisions

Kat Oldershaw and Ellen Hockley

24 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to Good Ideas + Bad Decisions! Let’s be real - it’s the perfect name for a show hosted by two business owners who have absolutely made both. Between us, we’ve started businesses, burned out, bounced back, and helped other entrepreneurs do the same. We’re here to talk about the messy middle of running a business - entrepreneurship, mental health, and the chaos that comes with making your own path. Join your hosts Ellen and Kat as we candidly share our experiences, answer your burning business questions, and welcome other owners into our emotional support business club.

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Episode 012: Navigating Entrepreneurship through HR Solutions with Morgan Montgomery-Rice

Good Ideas + Bad Decisions

49 minutes 34 seconds

1 month ago

Episode 012: Navigating Entrepreneurship through HR Solutions with Morgan Montgomery-Rice

Welcome back to another episode of 'Good Ideas, Bad Decisions.' This episode is hosted solely by Kat, as Ellen takes a break for some family time. Kat is joined by Morgan Montgomery-Rice, the founder of Bloom Bridge Advisors, who shares her journey through the HR and startup space. They discuss the messy middle of running a business, entrepreneurship, mental health, and the patterns that hold us back. Morgan talks about her experiences in HR, the importance of community, and how personal and professional challenges have shaped her journey. Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with insights and humor!

Morgan is the Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloom Bridge Advisors⁠ a Fractional HR & Recruiting Partner for Ecommerce Start-Ups. She believes a business is only as remarkable as its people. Her mission is to help growing organizations unlock the full potential of their team by providing expert, personalized HR solutions that drive business results and create workplaces where employees are engaged, valued, and empowered to thrive. ⁠Book a free consultation⁠ to get started.

Kat is the Owner + Operator of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kat&co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and brings a unique perspective with her psychology background and experience in creative business operations, making her adept at discussing the intersection of creativity and structured processes. ⁠Join her newsletter The kat&co Download!⁠

Ellen is the Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellen Hockley Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and offers valuable insights from her extensive experience in building successful small businesses and empowering female entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on business strategy and growth.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:37 Kat Hosts Solo with Morgan
01:49 Morgan's Background and Journey
04:37 Weekend Recap and Personal Stories
09:46 Starting Bloom Bridge Advisors
12:42 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Mindset
24:22 Diversifying Your Work and Networking
25:22 The Importance of Community
27:13 Values and Work in Fractional HR
27:46 Challenges and Rewards in HR
34:03 Falling into HR and Loving Puzzles
39:55 The Gray Area in Business Advice
44:04 Parting Words of Wisdom