Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us – Jeff Fenster. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur, a visionary business leader, and the founder of Everbowl, the wildly successful craft superfood chain taking the health food industry by storm. Known for his innovative approach to building businesses, Jeff has mastered the art of creating 'relationship capital,' emphasizing the power of connections and trust in scaling companies to new heights.

Beyond Everbowl, Jeff has launched multiple ventures across various industries, proving that with the right mindset and systems, success can be achieved anywhere. As a speaker, author, and mentor, Jeff inspires entrepreneurs to break traditional molds, focus on consistency, and build businesses that truly make an impact. I’m so excited to dive into his story, his strategies, and learn how he keeps defying the odds.

Episode highlights
(2:26) Business success is repeatable across industries
(5:49) The greatest benefit Jeff gained from law school
(9:47) Turning failures into leadership breakthroughs
(15:18) Extreme ownership: Why it’s freeing and essential
(18:37) Hard work vs. talent
(28:28) On not needing to love what you do
(35:46) Vertical integration
(47:12) Jeff’s approach to fast, decisive decision-making
(52:32) What lights him up now?
(55:32) On his kids following his footsteps
(59:17) Outro

In this episode of the Conquering Constraints podcast, host Kelly Stacey dives into how our beliefs shape the choices we make, our leadership style, and our personal growth. Sharing her own experience of overcoming anxiety and changing her mindset, she introduces the idea of the belief window—the way our early experiences shape how we see the world and handle challenges. Learn practical ways to spot and replace beliefs that hold you back, build confidence as leaders, and improve your financial understanding. Whether you’re an entrepreneur facing leadership struggles or working through personal barriers, this episode offers simple, effective strategies to shift your mindset, unlock your potential, and make lasting progress.

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:34) Belief windows and the life-changing moment that sparked self-discovery
(3:16) The transformative journey to self-awareness
(9:26) Applying belief windows to business and leadership challenges
(11:37) Overcoming limiting beliefs and reframing leadership skills
(15:50) Rewriting beliefs to shape a better future
(18:53) Outro

In this episode of the Conquering Constraints podcast, host Kelly Stacey takes a closer look at the challenges startups face—passionate founders putting in the work but often struggling with limited resources and a lack of experienced mentors. She stresses the importance of laying a solid foundation early on to avoid costly mistakes down the road. Kelly also introduces her new community platform designed to help emerging brands succeed, the Startup Activator. With a mix of courses, expert advice, and live Q&A sessions, Startup Activator offers essential support to entrepreneurs at any stage. Kelly's goal is to create a space where founders can find the tools, guidance, and connections they need to grow and succeed—whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, this platform could be exactly what you need.


Episode highlights:
(1:32) The struggle for startups
(5:21) The Startup Activator community
(7:29) Building the community and its features
(10:33) Benefits of the platform
(14:17) Outro