In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Ana Barajas, mom of 3 and co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, about a harrowing experience when a contractor vanished with Ana's life savings during a home renovation while she was pregnant. 

Ana shares her journey from devastation to empowerment, detailing how she turned her painful experience into a mission to protect others in the construction and renovation industry. 

Kaila and Ana’s conversation covers themes of trust, the emotional toll of betrayal, the importance of mindset, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. 

Ana emphasizes the need for self-care and the significance of listening to one's gut feeling in both parenting and business. 

She also discusses the services offered by Build Safe Escrow and her aspirations to standardize protective measures in the industry.

In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Paul Stonick, a seasoned executive and father of two teenagers, about the intersection of business and parenting. 

They discuss the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life, the importance of empathy in leadership, and the evolution of workplace culture regarding parental leave.

Paul shares insights from his journey in starting his own consultancy, KICK, and emphasizes the need for creativity and emotional intelligence in both business and parenting.

The conversation highlights the significance of nurturing relationships, setting boundaries, and the importance of active listening in both personal and professional settings.

Bringing Up Business is your go-to source for helpful business and parenting ideas, pep talks (because those are a MUST!), and practical planning for your next steps.

Our guests will share their experiences with you to help you gain a better understanding of what it takes to “make it all work” (or at least enjoy this wild ride!)