Calling all small business warriors who feel chained to their business! Do you run your business or does your business run you? You’ve poured your blood, sweat and tears into it and it is time to set yourself free. I’m Bobby Mascia – owner of a wealth management firm, family office, manufacturing business, 18 store Dunkin Franchise, and de facto business coach. My goal? To liberate your business— whether it be operationally, prep for a sale, a legacy handover, or self-management. The roadmap to this freedom is something we will uncover together in Business Unchained.” Join me as I learn about fellow entrepreneurs, dissecting their past, present, and future.
About Dr. Jenny Woo
Dr. Jenny Woo is an educator, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion, a company incubated at Harvard Innovation Labs that helps children and adults build emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills. With a Ph.D. in cognitive science and a master’s from Harvard, she has worked in human capital consulting at Deloitte, talent strategy at Cisco, and career coaching at UC Berkeley.
She is the creator of award-winning card games, including 52 Essential Conversations and 52 Essential Coping Skills, used in 50+ countries. Her work has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, FORTUNE, Fast Company, and more.
As a mother of three, Dr. Woo is passionate about helping families and professionals navigate modern challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful connections.
Reference Links:
Mind Brain Emotion Social Media
Dr. Jenny Woo Social Media
Episode Highlights:
What if the key to raising successful, resilient children isn’t about perfect grades or packed schedules—but something far more profound? In a world dominated by social media, academic pressure, and emotional recessions, how do we ensure our kids grow up with the emotional intelligence to thrive?
In this episode of Business Unchained, host Bobby Mascia sits down with Dr. Jenny Woo to discuss her journey from corporate consulting to creating tools that help families and workplaces develop essential human skills.
[07:54] ”When I say village, it doesn’t have to be a lot of people, but you really need that relationship. It could be a partner, a friend, a mentor to just help you stay on track and keep going.” — Dr. Jenny Woo
[09:46] ”We are experiencing an emotional recession. We don’t quite know how to talk to each other anymore.” — Dr. Jenny Woo
Dr. Woo explains how her company creates tools like conversation cards to help families and workplaces build emotional intelligence.
At its core, Dr. Woo’s story is about the power of emotional intelligence, resilience, and the belief that success isn’t just about academic or professional achievements—it’s about building meaningful connections and leading a balanced, fulfilling life.
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About Mo Wadhwani
After relocating his family ten times in 14 years, they finally settled in the great state of New Jersey. It was during a move to Austin, Texas, that he discovered Iron Man and immediately felt drawn to it. Despite being untrained, his determination led him to sign up. What began as a mere curiosity soon transformed him from a nickname freak to an athlete sensation and the founder of an apparel brand. Taking a leap of faith, Mo executed on a dream that most people only talk about. He is married to his life and business partner, and together they have two incredible kids who are part of the movement, which has become more than just a brand—it’s a lifestyle.
Reference Links:
Mo Wadhwani Social Media
Athletifreak Social Media
Episode Highlights:
In today’s episode of “Business Unchained,” we have the pleasure of hosting Mo Wadhwani, a business owner and the creative force behind the athletic apparel brand, AthletiFreak.
Mo and his wife, Noor, who is the creative fashion designer behind the brand, took the plunge and executed their dream. They started AthletiFreak out of their house in 2021 and have since expanded to multiple locations. Their journey wasn’t without its challenges, but their commitment to quality and creating a tangible experience for their customers through pop-ups and eventually brick-and-mortar stores has been a game-changer.
[11:34] “The woman is a creative genius. She has a background in fashion design. Now that is her expertise. Because we were relocating, because of my corporate career so frequently, she never had the opportunity to practice her profession.” -Mo Wadhwani
During our conversation, we touch on the challenges and pivots faced in growing a business, such as moving from e-commerce to pop-up shops and eventually to brick-and-mortar stores. Mo shares his personal story of moving frequently for corporate jobs, embracing local cultures, and the importance of family and core values.
[20:28] “What we learned is wherever you go, every city has its own personality and we enjoy traveling. Now, a lot of people move in there like, oh, it’s not home., For us It was let’s learn, let’s embrace this culture.” -Mo Wadhwani
The conversation also delves into the spiritual and physical aspects of business ownership, highlighting the need for stillness and clarity for decision-making. Mo emphasizes the importance of passion, hard work, and doing business with loved ones. The episode encapsulates the essence of starting and scaling a business, the integration of personal growth, and the creation of a lifestyle brand.
[22:14] “The day you say it’s working, you’re in trouble. I never want to be complacent. I never want to pause and say, we made it.”- Mo Wadhwani
[33:00] “It’s very easy to say you failed. But to have an environment where it’s okay to fail, as long as you learn from your mistakes and then move forward, that’s how you build.” -Mo Wadhwani
