39. Career Congregation feat. Chris Holt, Nutritional Coach & Founder of Basic AF Protein: Career Updates, Adoption Documentary & Atticus

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for all things career, a space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who have navigated career challenges, stepped through fear, and found success and growth on the other side. Hosted by Therapist and Coach Meghan Fitzpatrick, each episode offers real-life inspiration for reclaiming confidence and direction in your work.In this week’s episode, Meghan is joined once again by her friend Chris Holt, Nutritional Coach and Founder of Basic AF Protein, for a catch up on business growth, personal milestones and what it really takes to build something from the ground up.Chris shares the journey of launching Basic AF Protein in a crowded wellness and supplement market. He talks about the practical realities behind sourcing, manufacturing, branding and distribution, and why cutting through industry noise requires clarity, consistency and a strong sense of purpose. There is a candid conversation about risk, self belief and the mental stamina required to move from coaching into product based entrepreneurship.The conversation also turns to Chris’s experience of being adopted and the documentary project he is developing to explore that story. He speaks about tracing his own history, the questions that emerge over time, and the decision to document that process. It is a grounded discussion about identity, personal narrative and the complexity of revisiting your beginnings as an adult.This episode is a direct and honest look at entrepreneurship, adoption, storytelling and the ongoing process of building something meaningful while still figuring parts of yourself out.Chris can be found on socials including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok @beyondthetats or via his website https://beyondthetats.com/WORK WITH MEGHAN:If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, you can book an intro call here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/166602GUEST SUBMISSIONS:If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, feel free to email Meghan at [email protected] THE SHOW:If you would like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrickKey episode themes:EntrepreneurshipProduct based businessAdoption and identityDocumentary storytellingPersonal narrativeBuilding a brandLong term growthKeywords:CareerEntrepreneurCoachingPersonal developmentMental healthPurposeFulfilling workMotivationEntrepreneurshipAuthentic career pathsMoneyMoney stories© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026