The Possibility of Peanut Butter with Jill Van Gyn

Hey! If you like cookie dough I’m sure you also love peanut butter, right? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur, Kelsey talks to fellow soberpreneur, Jill Van Gyn. Jill is the Founder of Fatso Nut Butter, a mother, wife, and in recovery from alcohol and cocaine. Here she shares her story of addiction starting in the 90’s rave scene and how her determination of regaining control over her life led her to Fatso Nut Butters. Jill and Kelsey talk about the dangerous entrepreneurial hustle culture, and the difficulties and rewards of being your own boss. Plus, Jill answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions! Jump straight into:(00:36) - Who is Jill Van Gyn, Founder of Fatso Nut Butter and fellow soberpreneur: One high and one low of Jill’s week.(04:09) - Jill’s recovery story: From the ’90s rave scene to spiraling into heavy addiction.(11:23) - Fatso origin story: Jill’s post-recovery determination to take control of her life and how it led to peanut butter. (23:22) - Freedom and all the perks of entrepreneurship: How Jill has oriented her company to helping and contributing to society.(26:31) - The “killing it” mentality: How not to fall prey to the entrepreneurial grind and hustle way of thinking.  (31:04) - Taking the stigma away from addiction and mental health: What Jill wished people knew about recovery.(33:16) - Jill’s mental health recipe card + Raw Truth Game!: A series of rapid-fire questions to get to know Jill. Episode resourcesConnect with Jill through LinkedInFatso Nut Butters Instagram | FatsoShe Recovers FoundationThank you for listening to Doughp’s Soberpreneur. Follow fearless Kelsey on Instagram and please leave a review to help more people find us. Don’t forget to check out Doughp’s delicious bakeable and edible cookie dough and use the code KEEPITREAL to get 10% off!This show is produced by StudioPod with additional music and editing provided by Nodalab.