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.
In this episode:
Episode Highlights:
Season one of Business Unchained is officially in the books! In this special recap episode, hosts Bobby Mascia and Jessica Lascar reflect on the invaluable lessons and insights they’ve gained throughout the journey. Bobby, the founder and CEO of Greenridge Wealth Planning, opens up about his entrepreneurial path. At the same time, Jess, the executive producer, shares her behind-the-scenes perspective on bringing the podcast to life.
Throughout the season, key themes have emerged: the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, embracing risks, and having a strong support system. Bobby and Jess also dive into the evolving views on coaching and therapy, learning from failures, and how generosity builds meaningful relationships.
“We didn’t know what we were doing when we first started, but we knew that was part of our journey. Failures are part of the story.” – Jess
“You don’t need to have all the answers. I used to think I had to know everything, but now I tell my kids to say, ‘I can’t do that. . . yet,’ and that’s what a growth mindset is.” – Jess
Bobby reflects on how therapy and coaching were once stigmatized but are now essential tools for personal and professional growth. He points out that even top athletes have coaches, and for him, coaching has been as much about mindset as it has been about refining performance.
“The more good you put out there, the more good comes back. Even when things are tough.” – Bobby
“Success doesn’t happen overnight. It comes through obstacles and small, consistent progress. Practice every day, and you’ll become excellent at what you’re working toward.” – Bobby
In a fun twist, Jess asks Bobby a question from their intern, Kelly: What’s one book, one piece of advice, one habit, and one quote you’d recommend? Bobby suggests The Five Love Languages as a must-read for a better understanding of motivation, both in personal and professional relationships.
As they wrap up the season, Bobby expresses his excitement for what’s next. He hints that season two will bring even more valuable insights, engaging guests, and deeper conversations as they continue to evolve with their audience.
Don’t miss this season finale episode—it’s packed with reflection, lessons learned, and a look ahead to what’s next!
