Episode 09: Reframing Success by Embracing the Power of The Pivot
In Episode 9, Natalie and Chelsea sit down with Olivia Brent, a master chef, restaurateur, and mother-of-two who pivoted her career in the wake of the Pandemic after realizing she needed more flexibility to wear her many hats.
Show Notes:
Hosts:
Natalie M.
Chelsea M.
Timestamps:
**00:00** - Introduction
**00:21** - Chelsea introduces this episode's guest.
**2:36** - Natalie asks Olivia how she got to where she is today.
**3:53** - Olivia discusses choosing to leave business school to go to Johnson & Wales University for Culinary Nutrition.
**6:27** - Olivia discusses moving to NYC and her life & catering career.
**7:58** - Olivia discusses getting her personal training certification to go with her nutrition and culinary background.
**9:10** - Natalie asks Olivia to tell us a little more about her Husband’s background.
**10:04** - Olivia tells us how she ended up moving to Cape Cod, MA & how she opened her restaurant & catering business in Plymouth, MA.
**14:44** Olivia details what it was like to run the business in its infancy and how wedding coordination just organically started weaving its way into her daily work.
**16:22** Olivia realizes she’d really rather be running an events company over a restaurant.
**20:35** - Olivia discusses her first pregnancy & Motherhood while running her businesses during the Pandemic and deciding to go back to get her MBA.
**24:35** - Natalie asks Olivia what her process was in making these big decisions of getting her MBA and transitioning out of catered events and into wedding coordination..
**34:47** - Natalie asks Olivia if wedding coordination is more challenging than catering on a whole and Olivia discusses the differences and how she approaches her clients' needs.
**40:01** - Chelsea makes a statement that Olivia has become very good and being protective of her time and energy and Olivia responds with her thoughts on work/life balance in her industry.
**44:06** - Natalie asks Olivia what the biggest change in her life has been now that she’s 2.5 years into running Brent Events.
**46:28** - Natalie asks Olivia about her experience with clientele during the Pandemic.
**49:03** - Break
**49:49** - Olivia discuss the flexibility that came with event coordination vs catering.
**51:18** - Chelsea asks Olivia if there is a particular milestone or story that she’s extra proud and Olivia proceeds to tell the “concussion” story.
**59:37** - Olivia discusses how social media has transformed the wedding industry.
**1:10:31** - Natalie asks Olivia to tell our listeners what is one tool that she uses that allows her to achieve work/life balance.
**1:15:53** - Natalie asks Olivia what advice she would give to her younger self.
**1:20:39** - Chelsea asks Olivia for her “word”.
**1:26:00** - Details on how you can learn more about Brent Events.
**1:26:48** - End of Episode
**1:27:15** - Stay tuned for next week
**1:28:33** - Outro
Key Takeaways:
1. “Fixed Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits are fixed or inherent and cannot be significantly changed.
Example: Avoiding challenges for fear of failure.
2. “Growth Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits can be developed and improved through effort and learning.
Example: Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.
3. **Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset**
Self-Awareness
Identify Your Fixed Mindset Triggers: Recognize the situations that trigger a fixed mindset (e.g., challenges, setbacks, or criticism).
Reflect: Make it a habit to reflect on your thoughts and feelings regularly, identifying instances where a fixed mindset held you back.
Change Your Language
Switch Your Language: Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never . . .,” say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I am moving towards . . . .”
Embrace Constructive Feedback: When you or others fail, #fail forward by focusing on what can be learned from the experience.
Reframe Challenges and Setbacks
Stretch Goals: Set an objective that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Reframe Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth, not as a validation of an inability or shortcoming.
Embrace Feedback and Prioritize Learning Over Validation
Constructive Criticism: Actively seek out feedback that helps you improve or refine your skills.
Encourage Open Dialogue: Create an environment or cultivate relationships where open and constructive feedback is welcomed and regular.
Value the Process: Prioritize learning and improving over success or perfection.
Focus on Yourself: Prioritize yourself, focus on your personal development, and celebrate your achievements. Avoid seeking approval or validation from others.
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