Negotiating a raise can be like walking a tightrope. You’ve got to take specific, intentional steps in order to succeed. In the first part of this two-part episode, Kristen and guest Jami Jones discuss what it means for women to negotiate earned pay raises, what steps they can take, and what barriers may stand in their way ..read more

Kristen welcomes her husband, Adam, to the Profresh studio to talk vulnerably about their relationship, their home, and their careers. They get candid about how their dynamic shifted when Kristen started to bring home more money, and how their experience ties into bigger cultural realities, like the motherhood penalty. They even give some controversial advice — like when you should actually start to have kids. Trust us, you’ve never heard a conversation about breadwinners like this before ..read more

Drinking can be a big part of socializing, but what happens when you decide to put down the glass? In this episode, Kristen dives into sober curiosity with Amanda Quick, owner of The Hatchery. They talk about how even temporary sobriety can benefit anyone, and how it really doesn’t negatively impact social events. While neither Kristen nor Amanda struggle with alcohol addiction, they have both seen positive changes in their lives after adopting sober curiosity. Choosing kombucha instead of pinot helped both boss ladies to be the best business owners possible, and that’s way more rewarding than ..read more

You know we love a good mastermind group at Profresh. That’s why we’ve got something special for you this week. Tune in to hear our mastermind panel recording live from the Hatchery! We answer questions, share some secrets, and even crack a few jokes. It’s important to discuss business with people you respect and trust—and that’s exactly what a mastermind is. The masterminders in this episode are your host Kristen from Hoot Design Co., Beth from OneCanoeTwo and June Clever, Liz from Poppy, and Jessie from Scout & Nimble.  ..read more

If you’re a fan of requests for proposals, this episode isn’t for you. In it, Kristen goes on the record to take a stand against the abusive RFP process. She shares horror stories, gets real about the financial cost of RFPs, and makes a bold statement about HDco’s relationship with proposals moving forward.   ..read more

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 ..read more

Lorenzo Gomez, an author, CEO, and tech startup expert, sits down with Kristen to talk about his newest book, The Rack We Built: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Creating Company Culture. He gets real about his time at Rackspace, a key player in bringing YouTube to life, explains the value of sharing financials with your team, and talks about leaving workplaces with dignity.  ..read more

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 ..read more

This week, Kristen talks with Barbara Cook, the CEO of Lovers, a boundary-pushing sexual wellness company that happens to be going through a brand refresh. This episode is packed with everything we love to discuss: authenticity, making business pivots, brand identity, and empowering your team. You’ll walk away from this episode with an inside look into an exciting national brand — and a new woman crush ..read more

The second episode of our culture series has to do with the dreaded job of being the bearer of bad news: radical candor. If you haven’t read Radical Candor by Kim Scott, you really should. And if you haven’t heard from real employees who are trying to implement it, you should listen to this episode!  ..read more