HAYVN Hubcast
HAYVN Hubcast provides business owners and professionals the advice they need to help their businesses grow, thrive and succeed. In each episode hosted by Nancy Sheed you'll hear and learn from experts in the HAYVN (co-working) community on all aspects of starting, managing and growing your business.
Episodes
June 8, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sits down with Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, host and executive producer of That Greenwich Life, for a candid conversation about the evolution of media, storytelling, and authenticity.
Dorothy shares her fascinating journey from newspaper reporter and celebrity gossip journalist to podcast host and community voice. From interviewing celebrities on red carpets during the height of...
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May 27, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed welcomes back author, publisher, and marketing strategist Jenn T. Grace for a conversation about marketing with intention, clarity, and purpose. Jenn shares the inspiration behind her new book, Promote Your Purpose, and breaks down her Aspen Method, a practical framework designed to help authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals market their work without getting lost in overwhelm.
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In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed sits down with Fran Pastore, founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council, to explore the evolution of women’s entrepreneurship and the systems that support it. Fran shares the powerful origin story behind WBDC, born out of her own experience as a single mother seeking financial independence, and highlights the organization’s nearly 30-year mission to help women launch an...
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April 20, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed speaks with Clémence Bruguier, co-founder of Mirabelle Medical, a company focused on improving breast health access and awareness for women globally. Fresh off winning the most recent HAYVN Hatch competition, Clémence shares her unconventional path into healthcare, despite having no formal medical background, and how her lifelong drive to build purpose-driven projects led her to en...
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April 6, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed welcomes back communication expert, TEDx speaker, and author Shannon Malkin Daniels to explore the evolving role of authenticity in communication. As AI becomes more prevalent in content creation, Shannon emphasizes the growing importance of human connection, storytelling, and genuine messaging.
They discuss the balance between what you say and how you say it, the risks of over-relying...
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In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Melissa & Doug Toys co-founder Melissa Bernstein for a deeply honest conversation about meaning, creativity, and reinvention.
Melissa shares the surprising story behind building one of the most beloved toy brands in the world, the painful journey of letting that company go, and how that experience led her to create Lifelines, a new company ...
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March 2, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed welcomes back Katherine Saunders, co-founder of FlyteHealth, for a powerful conversation on the evolution of obesity and cardiometabolic care.
Since her last appearance—when her company was still in its early stages under the name IntelliHealth—Katherine has led a transformation from a software-focused startup into a comprehensive virtual clinical care provider. Now rebranded as Fl...
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February 16, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed speaks with Christine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz, co-founders of Cranel, about their journey building a women-centered health company rooted in prevention, education, and product efficacy.
Normalizing taboo conversations in women’s healthChristine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz are on a mission to remove stigma around UTIs, gut health, and vaginal health—areas many women experie...
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February 2, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed is joined by Virginia Juliano, marketing and strategy consultant, and Marie Protomastro Patel of Girl on the Ball Solutions. Together, they reflect on a recent HAYVN Marketing Hub gathering and unpack the marketing shifts shaping how business owners and leaders should think about growth as we move into 2026.
“Clarity is something that’s never been out of style, but I think it’...
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January 19, 2026 • 22 mins
In this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy Sheed talks with Adam Thatcher, CEO and co-founder of Grace Farms Tea and Coffee, for a thoughtful conversation about purpose-driven business, ethical supply chains, and redefining what success looks like in a for-profit model.
Adam shares how a role rooted in hospitality at Grace Farms evolved into a bold social enterprise—one that gives 100% of its profits back to ending forced and child l...
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December 15, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode, Nancy Sheed reconnects with entrepreneur Hayley Segar, who first first appeared on the show during the earliest days of building her One With Swim company. Now, with a patented product, viral traction, and a successful Shark Tank deal, Hayley reflects on how far the brand has come and what she has learned along the way.
"You have to have almost a delusional sense of confidence, drive, execution, grit, coachabilit...
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December 1, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast host Nancy Sheed talks with Marty Isaac, President and Managing Director of the Angel Investor Forum, Connecticut's leading network of early-stage investors. Marty brings a refreshing, community-minded perspective to angel investing — one built on curiosity and collaboration.
"There are no sharp elbows in our group. We all want the companies — and each other — to win."
A former GE and consumer...
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November 17, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy sits down with seasoned executive recruiter Darcy Ahl, who shares her winding career path—from writing romance-novel blurbs to working in brand management and advertising, and ultimately building a 20-year career in executive search where she is currently partner at Ahl, Berrien & Partners.
Darcy offers grounded insights on what has changed (and what has not) in recruiting, the continue...
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November 3, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode, Nancy sits down with Shirley Xu-Weldon, a former Google executive turned entrepreneur who's redefining what it means to live and lead with purpose. Shirley shares her inspiring journey from her childhood in China to becoming a successful businesswoman in New York, where her curiosity, discipline, and drive helped her navigate industries as varied as finance, advertising, and tech.
When the pandemic hit, Shirley us...
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September 29, 2025 • 31 mins
On this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sat down with Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily, the powerhouse duo behind The Granola Bar. What started as a single idea between two friends has grown into a thriving restaurant group with multiple locations and now, expansion into New York City.
Julie and Dana's story is one of grit, instinct, and staying true to their community. They shared candid insights about:
Scaling w...
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September 8, 2025 • 32 mins
Nancy Sheed, host of HAYVN Hubcast talks with author Betsy Lerner, and she takes us from blue pencils and slush piles to BookTok and bestsellers. She shares how she moved from editorial roles at major houses to agenting for the flexibility publishing didn't offer at the time, and how that entrepreneurial leap paid off.
We get her "discoverability" playbook (from magazine racks on the streets of New York to TikTok), candid advice ...
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August 18, 2025 • 31 mins
In this high-energy episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed welcomes the dynamic Penny Goffman, connector, community builder, and curator of the POWERUp series at HAYVN. Penny shares how her lifelong gift for connection has shaped her career, and how authentic relationships are the true foundation of community and collaboration.
Key Takeaways:
Connection is a Superpower A strategy from childhood vacations to high school ...
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August 4, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sits down with Marilynn Joyner, a former commercial real estate exec turned tech founder, to unpack her journey from corporate intensity to building Her Workplace, an AI-powered career platform designed for ambitious Gen Z and millennial women.
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A Career on Her Terms: Marilynn's early career in commercial real estate exposed her to a male-dominated, competiti...
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July 21, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed is joined by Petra Pasquina, a seasoned marketer turned tech entrepreneur and the creator of Groopl, a purpose-built app that makes it easier for small groups to connect, communicate, and stay organized.
Petra shares her fascinating journey from corporate roles at Meta and MasterCard to founding a startup aimed at solving one of the most frustrating pain points of modern group...
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July 7, 2025 • 32 mins
In this inspiring episode of The HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed sits down with Kate Stone, founder of Kate Stone Prep, to trace the unconventional and intentional journey that led her from aspiring actress and world traveler to top-tier college admissions strategist.
Kate's story is anything but linear, and that's what makes it so powerful. What started as a dream of working in film and television evolved into international teach...
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