In this episode of 'Good Ideas, Bad Decisions,' hosts Ellen and Kat are joined by special guest Ari Rodriguez, co-founder of Seekr Wellness. We dive into the complexities of running a business, mental health, and the importance of community. Ari shares her journey from being a dietician to co-founding Seekr Wellness, a tech business aimed at supporting professional women through life transitions. The discussion includes the significance of questioning one's path, the stages of transition, and the critical role of community in navigating life's changes. Ari also provides insights into her co-founding experience and the deliberate, sustainable growth strategy for Seekr Wellness. Give it a listen for your reminder to engage in rituals over routines and to listen to your body!
Ari Rodriguez is the co-founder of Seekr Wellness and is an award-winning entrepreneur in Women’s Mental Health Innovation. She is dedicated to guiding women through lifes transitions to reclaim their truth, worth, and fulfillment, beyond their body or titles. As a Mental Health Registered Dietitian, Ariana holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from McGill University and a Master of Arts in Psychology in Education from Columbia University’s Spirit Mind Body Institute, where she specialized in Depth and Jungian Psychology.
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 Welcome to Good Ideas, Bad Decisions
01:13 Meet Our Guest: Ari Rodriguez
02:03 Ari's Journey: From Dietician to Wellness Entrepreneur
03:46 Navigating Life Transitions and Self-Worth
05:03 Supporting High Achieving Women
05:36 The Great Resignation and Existential Crises
07:14 The Importance of Flexible Rituals
09:22 Generational Differences in Career and Life Choices
15:37 The Power of Community and Identity Shifts
26:42 The Importance of Community Support
28:04 Navigating Life Transitions
30:11 Building and Maintaining Community
35:55 Creating Supportive Spaces
39:18 Introducing Seekr Wellness
39:47 Seekr Wellness Programs and App
43:52 Co-Founding and Business Insights
50:41 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom