What does it take to build an ambitious career without losing sight of what matters most?
In this episode, I'm joined by Betsy Hamm, former CEO of Duck Donuts and founder of Loud & Lifted. Betsy shares the unexpected career moves that took her from marketing iconic brands to leading a company through rapid growth, private equity, and international expansion. Along the way, she opens up about the invisible rules she had to rewrite, both at work and at home.
If you're navigating a season of growth, leadership, or reinvention, this conversation offers a refreshing reminder that success doesn't have to come at the expense of your values.
Show Highlights:
How Betsy's career evolved from Hershey to Duck Donuts. [08:30]
What it was like to help grow Duck Donuts from 20 to 200 locations. [26:10]
Why she stepped into the CEO role during one of the most challenging seasons. [45:15]
The pressure of leading through private equity, rapid growth, and COVID. [49:30]
The invisible rules she had to let go of at home and at work. [1:00:20]
Why delegating at home was harder than delegating at work. [1:02:15]
What she learned about building the right leadership team. [1:10:30]
How leaving the CEO role led to an unexpected new chapter. [1:20:45]
The mission behind Loud & Lifted and creating spaces where women support women. [1:28:20]
The legacy Betsy hopes to leave for her daughters. [1:40:15]
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