Mesh Gelman, former Senior VP at Starbucks and founder of The Cumulus Coffee Company, joins Michael Chernow for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, coffee culture, and building a brand that brings the joy, connection, and warmth of your favorite neighborhood coffee shop into your home.This episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast is all about bold moves, building businesses with soul, and is redefining the way we experience coffee. But don’t expect startup clichés—Mesh believes you don’t coast on wins, you earn your business every single day. Today, the two explore:Cumulus Coffee Company: The vision behind Cumulus CoffeeMesh’s first taste of entrepreneurship: What sparked this journeyDo you celebrate the wins?: Why not celebrating wins can keep you sharpThe grit and endurance behind real success: The role of endurance in entrepreneurship Mesh’s morning routine: Who thinks coffee is a staple?Whether you’re a coffee lover, aspiring founder, or just need a dose of motivation, Mesh’s story will leave you caffeinated in all the right ways. If you loved today’s show, be sure to like and subscribe… and, if you really loved it, share it with a friend that would want to become part of the Kreatures fam!TIMESTAMPS:10:16 Cumulus Coffee Company21:56 Mesh’s first taste of entrepreneurship29:53 Do you celebrate the wins?39:13 The grit and endurance behind real success42:35 Mesh's morning routine
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Pay Peanuts Get Monkeys | Monday Moments
Let’s be real: going for the “budget hire” might save you a few bucks upfront—but it can seriously cost you in the long run. In this quick hitting Monday Moment, we’re diving into why hiring the right person (even if they come with a higher price tag) is actually the smartest move for your business.Today, we’ll dive into:Why great talent pays for itselfHow cheap hires can drain time, energy, and revenueWhy your business deserves better than bare minimumThis one’s for founders, team leads, and anyone building something they care about. Your people are your power—don’t skimp on the good ones.
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Healing The “Untreatable” with Angela Skudin | Part 2
We’re back with Part 2 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast with Angela Skudin, the powerhouse behind the 343 Fund and a mission-driven entrepreneur based in New York. If you missed Part 1, Angela shared how she beat chronic Lyme disease — and today, we dive even deeper.Angela opens up about navigating deep grief after losing her husband, how the tools she gained along her Lyme journey, including plant medicine, helped shift everything, and how she turned her pain into purpose. She’s built not only a foundation that helps others heal, but also a thriving business rooted in her own story.A quick note: This episode is all about one person’s healing journey. Plant medicine isn’t for everyone. If you're sober or sober-curious, we totally get the hesitation — Michael shares that same view and chooses not to use psychoactive plant medicines himself. This conversation is about exploration–not prescribing–a path to healing.Today the two explore:What is Kambo: And Michael’s reservations about this ceremonyGrief that Follows Loss: Angela’s navigation of deep griefHealing Through 343 Fund: A firefighter’s testimonial and healing journeyPain & Purpose: How Angela built a mission-driven foundation & multiple businessesAngela’s story is about resilience, perspective shifts, and the power of being open to the unconventional. If you or someone you love is navigating grief, chronic illness, or the search for deeper healing — this episode will leave you with hope and curiosity.TIMESTAMPS:7:21 What is Kambo21:09 Grief that Follows Loss28:12 Healing Through 343 Fund36:00 Pain & Purpose
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Weather the Seasons | Monday Moments
Relationships change—and that’s normal. In this episode, we’re talking about the real stuff: communication, navigating the highs and lows, and choosing curiosity over criticism. Long-term love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it when you turn toward, not away.
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Healing The “Untreatable” with Angela Skudin | Part 1
On today’s raw, authentic, and eye-opening episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael sits down with Angela Skudin—founder of the 343 Fund and a powerhouse entrepreneur out of New York. She opens up about her long, painful journey with Lyme disease and what finally helped her heal after doctors and hospitals couldn’t.Today the two explore:Pitfalls of Western Medicine: Why hospitals often miss the mark with LymeThe Start of Angela’s Symptoms: Why it took decades to heal19 Stings a Day: The wild truth about bee venom therapyNot “Just” Physical: Could Lyme be linked to unresolved traumaFrom mysterious symptoms starting at age 11 to using bee venom as medicine (yep, really), Angela shares it all. This is Part 1 of a two-part series you do not want to miss—especially if you're dealing with chronic illness or looking for alternative paths to healing.TIMESTAMPS:2:11 Pitfalls of Western Medicine7:56 The Start of Angela’s Symptoms17:16 19 Stings a Day28:07 Not “Just” Physical
Michael Chernow, host and founder of Kreatures of Habit, hosts discussions with his guests about their routines and habits, and how committing to them has helped their paths to success. In each episode, Michael asks about the guest’s morning and evening routines, 3 habits that have changed their life, and one habit that they've broken, and how they stay committed to it.
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