DeepSummary
In this podcast episode, Mari Llewelyn interviews her husband Greg Lavakia, the CEO and co-founder of Bloom Nutrition. They discuss Greg's daily routine and the importance of physical health, sleep, and nutrition for optimal performance in all aspects of life. Greg shares insights into managing Bloom alongside the pursuit of parenthood, and the challenges they faced starting a business together in their early years.
The conversation delves into topics such as staying motivated in business, dealing with academic struggles, being a supportive partner, and handling online criticism. Greg offers advice on not letting fear of failure prevent innovation and emphasizes the value of consumer testing before committing to new products. They also touch on conflict resolution in their marriage and the importance of individual goals and hobbies.
Throughout the episode, Greg and Mari provide a candid look into their entrepreneurial journey, the growth of Bloom Nutrition, and their personal lives. They discuss the excitement of impending parenthood, the challenges of the fertility journey, and their approach to maintaining privacy while sharing aspects of their lives publicly.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of prioritizing physical health, sleep, and nutrition for optimal performance in all aspects of life.
- The challenges and lessons learned from starting a business together as a couple.
- The value of consumer testing and not letting fear of failure prevent innovation in business.
- The significance of maintaining individual goals and hobbies within a relationship.
- The excitement and considerations surrounding the pursuit of parenthood.
- The importance of addressing conflicts promptly and effectively in a marriage.
- The balance between sharing aspects of their lives publicly while maintaining privacy.
- The impact of academic struggles and finding alternative paths to success.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “We were so paralyzed with fear from innovation. Right. We had all these products that we wanted to make. Mari and I were always testing new products and new formulations on, just, like, empty canisters from manufacturers, like, trying things out. But we were always like, ah, what if this isn't as big of a product as greens?“ by Greg Lavakia
- “I don't think we have, like, a strategy, but I would say we try to address it as soon as possible. And I'm talking the day of.“ by Greg Lavakia
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Pursuit of Wellness
Mari Llewellyn
6/27/24