{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffb53139f-fe72-4aae-a2a4-7d4159b8c0fb","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Start Before You're Ready: Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta on Building Through the Messy Middle\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/fb53139f-fe72-4aae-a2a4-7d4159b8c0fb\"></iframe>","title":"Start Before You're Ready: Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta on Building Through the Messy Middle","description":"In today\u2019s energizing episode of BizBlend, we sit down with powerhouse founders Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta of The Metamorphosis Studios. From corporate layoffs to building a transformative consulting firm, they share how messy beginnings can create magical outcomes. We dive into overcoming perfection paralysis, navigating business and motherhood, and why execution\u2014not perfection\u2014is key to entrepreneurial success. If you\u2019ve been waiting for the \"perfect moment\" to start your business or project, this conversation is your wake-up call.\n\nAbout the Guests:Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta are the dynamic duo behind The Metamorphosis Studios, a consulting firm specializing in real-world transformation projects\u2014from HRIS overhauls to e-commerce operations. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, Kellie and Leslie now empower organizations to not just strategize, but to build, launch, and pivot with resilience and authenticity.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nStart messy: Waiting for perfection often delays your growth\u2014begin imperfectly and adjust along the way.\n\n\nEmbrace emotional leadership: Empathy, humility, and active listening are essential leadership traits today.\n\n\nFind harmony in partnerships: Balancing structured planning with messy action leads to dynamic progress.\n\n\nMotherhood lessons: Patience, resilience, and adaptability in parenting mirror the skills needed in business transformation.\n\n\nAction over overthinking: Building momentum through practice is more valuable than seeking the perfect start.\n\n\n\nConnect with Kellie Larsen and Leslie LaCosta:Visit their website: https://themetamorphosisstudios.com/\u00a0Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themetamorphosisstudios/\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch - Send me a message!\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nTune into all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Our Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}