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 Adam Blecker
Adam Blecker is a mission-focused home care advocate and transformational leader. Inspired by losing his mom to heart disease, he joined his father’s senior companion service in 2009. Over 13 years, Adam co-founded and grew Seniors In Place into a top 5% Private Duty Home Care agency in New Jersey. He built a world-class team, scaled operations, and maintained an ‘Accredited with Distinction’ status. Transitioning the business into a high-growth company, he led it through the pandemic and a successful exit to North America’s largest in-home care provider. Adam was Board President of the Home Health Services Association of New Jersey and has been an elder care activist, influencing legislation and industry standards.
Reference Links:
Adam Blecker’s Social Media
Seniors In Place, LLC Social Media
Episode Highlights:
Join us on “Business Unchained” as we sit down with Adam Blecker, former CEO and owner of Seniors in Place, to discuss the intricacies of running a family business and planning for a successful exit.
(04:54) “’Losing my mom at 50 taught me that life is short and precious. There are no guarantees”-Adam Blecker
(13:09) “You have to hire for culture, fire for culture, and you have to make the really hard decisions that you need to make around the culture that you mean.” -Adam Blecker
During our sit-down, Adam shares his journey from tech startups to joining his family business, driven by a mission-based career after losing his mother. We discuss the challenges of running a family business, emphasizing clear communication, defined roles, and succession planning. Adam highlights the importance of mentors, core values, and planning for unexpected events. He also reflects on the emotional impact of selling his business and the need for entrepreneurs to plan their next steps post-exit. This conversation is a treasure trove of insights for business owners, particularly those involved in family enterprises.
(15:20) “Family business comes with enormous rewards, but also with enormous challenges and just being eyes wide open to that. ” -Adam Blecker
(43:20) “Do not live your life in fear because that will rob you of all of your future potential. Lean in, take the leap, jump, try things, experiment, risk it.”- Adam Blecker
