"So, why are we doin' this?"

Michelle and Joan are doers. They don't just have ideas, they go after them - sometimes too hard and for too long. Sometimes to great success and following. This first episode of Proofing Stage lays the groundwork for why, after a professional lifetime of going after things, creating and improving, it's time to take a look back and figure out where to go from here. And, why doing it with others is the only way to do it. As the episode title suggests, we answer the question: "Why are we doin' the podcast?" Together with our host, Amanda, the answer includes:Capturing years of entrepreneurshipShining a light on the challenging experiences we face as minority business ownersDescribing what Michelle and Joan did before the bagel bizExplaining how businesses reflect their foundersDemonstrating what goes into a minimally viable productFostering communityTalking about how others perceive your dreamsTo open up our networksHighlighting mistakes for others to learn fromBecause the hustle and grind wants to keep us from communingAlong the way, you learn more about Joan, Michelle and Amanda.And, yes, Michelle explains the significance of this pod's name. CW: Seasoned with explicit languageLinks:Fugue the App"Descent into Sadness" (Fugue app commercial)"Through the Ages" (Fugue app commercial)Karmic MessengerBottoms Up BagelsTheme music by Thorn HazeArtwork by Lisa OryeFind more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you, AND access new bonus content in-between episodes!See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener privacy and read our disclaimer here.