Cake Bites with Roland Smart

Welcome to Cake Bites, where we go rapid-fire with this week's rule breaker—fast questions, real answers, zero corporate polish. Let's learn more about Roland Smart, CEO of TheraHive and mental health entrepreneur, and explore his journey from aspiring artist to business leader. Roland shares candid insights about navigating the complexities of the mental health sector, the importance of consumer education, and how creativity and structure coexist in his work. Roland's childhood dream of becoming an artist continues to shape his approach to business and creativity. He highlights a significant gap in the mental health market: consumers often lack the education and information needed to make informed decisions, especially when they're most vulnerable and seeking help. Through TheraHive, Roland Smart teaches DBT's wise mind skill—helping people integrate emotional and rational perspectives to make balanced, values-aligned decisions. His favorite cake? Vanilla cupcakes with fruit fillings, which he uses as a metaphor for MVPs in agile product development. With a focus on practical wisdom and real-world application, this conversation covers everything from daily productivity habits to business philosophy and the transformative power of mentorship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.