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CEOs and ABCs

CEOs and ABCs

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CEOs & ABCs is the podcast for high performers who lead at work and show up at home. Hosted by Kevin Rice, this show features candid conversations with executives, founders, and rising leaders about how they’ve advanced their careers while staying present for the moments that matter most... raising kids, building strong partnerships, and prioritizing their health. Each episode dives into executive career advice, leadership development, work-life balance, and the realities of parenting while managing demanding professional lives. Whether you’re navigating promotions, team growth, toddler tantrums, or time management, you’ll find insights and inspiration to lead with intention - both at work and at home. ️ New episodes weekly Topics: Career growth, executive mindset, parenting, burnout prevention, productivity, and more ‍‍‍ For working parents, driven professionals, and leaders building meaningful lives Subscribe now and join the journey from "boardrooms to bedtime stories."© 2025 Crianza y Familias Economía Exito Profesional Relaciones
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  • Seth Goldman (Just Ice Tea, Honest Tea, Beyond Meat) A Conversation on Building Purpose Led, Mission Driven Businesses

    Seth Goldman (Just Ice Tea, Honest Tea, Beyond Meat) A Conversation on Building Purpose Led, Mission Driven Businesses
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin Rice sits down with Seth Goldman, the founder of Honest Tea, which he built from a home kitchen concept into a category-defining brand and sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2011. Today, Seth is the CEO and co-founder of Just Ice Tea, co-founder of PLNT Burger, Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, and Chair of Tony’s Mission Lock at Tony’s Chocolonely.

    Seth shares what it really takes to build and rebuild an iconic company, including why Honest Tea was ahead of its time, what it felt like to watch it eventually be discontinued, and how that unexpected ending created the opportunity to launch Just Ice Tea into a market with a massive vacuum. He also breaks down the difference experience makes in entrepreneurship, from having no relationships early on to now being able to scale faster because trust and credibility are already established.

    The conversation goes behind the scenes of leadership and parenting. Seth opens up about launching Honest Tea while raising three young sons, including a major family health scare that happened the same day as his first Whole Foods presentation, and the reality that balance is not always possible. He shares how parenting shaped his leadership philosophy, why you cannot manage people the same way, and how focusing on outcomes over process can unlock performance in teams.

    If you are building something big while trying to show up fully at home, this episode is both grounding and practical.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • How Seth went from a mission-driven mutual fund career to founding Honest Tea with a breakthrough brand idea

    • What it was like building a startup while navigating a major family medical crisis

    • Why Seth believes balance is not always real, and how he stayed grounded anyway

    • The story behind launching Just Ice Tea after Honest Tea was discontinued, and how to spot opportunity inside loss

    • How parenting shaped Seth’s leadership style, including managing people based on how they learn and operate

    • Why purpose-driven businesses must scale to create meaningful impact

    Key takeaways:

    • Startups and family life rarely move in neat seasons, life and business happen at the same time

    • Your relationships and reputation become your unfair advantage the second time you build

    • Great leaders focus on the outcome, then adapt the path based on how people work best

    • Purpose is not just values, it is a strategy that strengthens teams, trust, and resilience

    • The real legacy is not the exit, it is the impact you build and the family culture you leave behind

    About Seth Goldman

    Seth Goldman is the co-founder and CEO of Just Ice Tea and the founder of Honest Tea, which he grew into a leading organic beverage brand and sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2011. He is Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, co-founder of PLNT Burger, Chair of Tony’s Mission Lock at Tony’s Chocolonely, and serves on multiple mission-driven boards focused on ethical sourcing and sustainable food systems. Seth is widely known for building purpose-led consumer brands that scale without compromising values, with a leadership philosophy grounded in transparency, long-term stewardship, and real-world impact.

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Seth Goldman's Current Ventures and Personal Life
    • (00:04:35) - The Birth of Honest Tea
    • (00:07:30) - Emotional Journey of Selling Honest Tea
    • (00:10:08) - Transitioning to Just Iced Tea
    • (00:12:54) - Family Life and Balancing Work
    • (00:15:48) - Teaching Resilience to Children
    • (00:18:44) - Health Perspectives on Plant-Based Products
    • (00:25:44) - Teaching Resilience Through Adversity
    • (00:27:41) - Navigating Learning Differences: A Personal Journey
    • (00:30:26) - Leadership Lessons: Supporting Employees
    • (00:32:28) - Building Relationships for Business Success
    • (00:34:49) - Scaling Impact: A Vision for Change
    • (00:38:00) - Avoiding Past Pitfalls in Business
    • (00:40:00) - Evolving Parenting Styles: Lessons Learned
    • (00:42:06) - From Authority to Friendship: Evolving Relationships
    • (00:43:43) - Board Roles and Intentions
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    44 m
  • Barry Westrum (Dairy Queen, KFC, Del Taco, Taco John's) Building Culturally Relevant, Emotionally Connected Brands & The Power of Boundaries at Creating Work-Life Balance

    Barry Westrum (Dairy Queen, KFC, Del Taco, Taco John's) Building Culturally Relevant, Emotionally Connected Brands & The Power of Boundaries at Creating Work-Life Balance
    Feb 6 2026
    In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin Rice sits down with Barry Westrum, a veteran restaurant marketer and former CMO who has helped shape some of the most iconic QSR brands including Dairy Queen, KFC, Del Taco, Long John Silver’s, and Taco John’s. Barry shares what actually makes marketing work at the highest level. Building brands that win through emotion, cultural relevance, and disciplined execution, not just promotions and transactions. Drawing on his 18 years inside Yum! Brands, he breaks down the mentorship, training, and leadership frameworks that accelerated his career and consistently produced C suite talent. If you aspire to the CMO seat, Barry gets specific about the skills that matter most. Leadership, creative judgment, and persuasion. Because marketing is ultimately the business of selling ideas. The conversation also goes behind the title. Barry opens up about building a meaningful family life while navigating senior leadership roles, including an 18 month commute during his time at Dairy Queen. He shares how setting clear boundaries at work allowed him to stay present for the moments that mattered most at home, and how modeling those boundaries helped shape healthier team cultures. From raising two daughters to building a multi generational household rooted in creativity and connection, Barry offers a grounded look at what sustainable leadership really requires. If you are navigating ambition, leadership, and family at the same time, this episode delivers both perspective and practical guidance. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why emotional connection is the foundation of great brand marketing - The leadership frameworks Barry learned at Yum! Brands and used throughout his career - The three core skills every aspiring CMO must develop - How mentorship and formal training accelerate career growth - Why setting boundaries at work actually strengthens culture and performance - How to be fully present at work and at home without burning out Key takeaways: - Strong brands are built at the intersection of emotion and function - Career management is your responsibility, not your company’s - Leaders shape culture through behavior, not policy - Boundaries create permission for teams to show up fully in every role - Presence matters more than perfection in both leadership and parenting - Sustainable success comes from managing the whole person, not just the job About Barry Westrum Barry Westrum is a seasoned marketing executive and strategic advisor with more than 30 years of experience leading iconic restaurant brands. He has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Taco John’s International, Del Taco, KFC US, and Long John Silver’s, and as EVP of Marketing at International Dairy Queen, with nearly two decades at Yum! Brands earlier in his career. Today, Barry advises emerging AI and technology platforms across the restaurant and consumer space, bringing a clarity and focus leadership philosophy rooted in insight led marketing, strong culture, and emotional brand connection. Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction
    • (00:05:53) - Transitioning to Consulting: Embracing New Opportunities
    • (00:14:19) - Love in the Workplace: A Personal Story
    • (00:17:38) - Navigating Early Parenthood and Career
    • (00:21:56) - Setting Boundaries Between Work and Family
    • (00:26:39) - Being Present: The Key to Parenting
    • (00:36:52) - Personal Responsibility in Career Management
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    47 m
  • Michael Chachula (Propelled Brands, Fat Brands, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) The Power of Resilience, Hard Work and Education in Corporate America

    Michael Chachula (Propelled Brands, Fat Brands, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) The Power of Resilience, Hard Work and Education in Corporate America
    Jan 27 2026
    In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Kevin Rice sits down with Michael Chachula, CTO of Propelled Brands and longtime technology and transformation leader across the restaurant and franchise industry, to explore how adversity, resilience, and empathy shape truly great leadership. Michael opens up about losing his father as a teenager and how that early loss forced him to grow up fast. Without a single role model to follow, he describes how he began “auditing” the adults around him, learning in real time what kind of man, father, and leader he wanted to become. That mindset followed him into his career, where he learned early on that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership, especially at the C-suite level, and that pausing, observing, and adapting can be a powerful advantage. The conversation takes a deeply human turn as Michael shares what it was like to face prostate cancer while going through a divorce, navigating nearly a year of treatment largely alone. He reflects on confronting his own mortality, the spiritual moments that gave him strength to keep fighting, and how those experiences reshaped the way he shows up for his teams, his family, and himself. T hroughout the episode, Michael connects leadership to compassion, self-awareness, and balance. From lessons learned working dozens of jobs at a young age to building a career across IT and business functions, he offers grounded insight into ambition, sacrifice, and what success really means. His message is simple but profound: care about people, and everything else follows. This episode is for leaders, parents, and anyone navigating hard seasons while trying to build a meaningful life and career. In This Episode You’ll Learn - How early loss shaped Michael’s leadership style and work ethic - Why there’s “no one-size-fits-all” approach to being a CIO or C-level leader - The “art of the pause” and why “I don’t know” can be the strongest answer - How moving between business and IT builds rare executive range - The hidden costs of career acceleration on family time - What cancer and severe hardship taught Michael about identity, spirit, and perspective - Why caring deeply about people makes careers skyrocket Key Takeaways - Michael's early loss shaped his resilience and leadership style. - Self-love is crucial for personal growth and overcoming adversity. - Education amplifies hard work but cannot replace it. - Experience is more valuable than formal education in career advancement. - Elicitation skills are essential for effective leadership and negotiation. - Facing mortality can lead to profound self-discovery and clarity. - Balancing work and family requires conscious effort and prioritization. - The journey of personal growth often involves navigating through challenges. - Success is defined by the memories and relationships we build, not just career achievements. - Being kind to oneself is vital in the face of life's challenges. About Michael Chachula Michael Chachula is the CTO of Propelled Brands, supporting multiple franchise brands including FASTSIGNS, Camp Bow Wow, and My Salon Suite. He’s held executive technology leadership roles across the restaurant and consumer industries, including FAT Brands and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and has extensive experience navigating business transformation, operations, and technology at scale.Book Recommendation:- Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Background(00:03:17) - Career Journey and Transitions(00:04:54) - Overcoming Early Adversity(00:07:09) - The Role of Faith and Perspective(00:09:52) - Lessons from Adversity(00:12:34) - Early Work Experience and Responsibility(00:14:33) - Education and Career Growth(00:17:08) - The Value of Experience vs. Education(00:24:39) - Leveling Up: The Journey of Growth(00:25:52) - Balancing Act: Career, Education, and Family(00:27:34) - The Cost of Ambition: Time and Relationships(00:29:38) - Teaching Through Example: Work Ethic and Passion(00:31:50) - Career Decisions: The Move to Switzerland(00:33:55) - The Art of Elicitation: Understanding Needs(00:35:42) - Facing Mortality: Lessons from Life's Challenges(00:44:07) - The House of Self: A Framework for Balance
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    46 m
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