Meet the Mentors - Podcast Premiere

A Re-Introduction to Impact Founder

Episode: Meet Kristin & Travis

Kristin and Travis kick off the new Impact Founder podcast, sharing their journey from mental health advocacy to resilience.

Key Takeaways

• How We Met: Travis’ shift from media to resilience-focused work, plus the Startup Week story.
• Why This Podcast? Mental health conversations have evolved, but resilience is the missing link.
• From Exhaustion to Reinvention: Kristin reflects on stepping away from Impact Founder in 2019 and how Travis’ outreach reignited the mission.
• What’s Next? Shifting the focus from struggle to strength.

Meet the Mentors

Lane Ostrow (HonorOne, LLC)

• Business leader, impact investor, and Kristin’s mentor.
• Helped her publish her book with a last-minute “Hail Mary.”
• Shares lessons from mentoring women and veterans on resilience.

Dr. Penni Pier (Wartburg College)

• Guided countless young professionals through career and identity transitions.
• Discusses resilience across generations and the keys to personal growth.

Resiliency Roundtable

Guests: Denise Larzo, Tiffany Fixter, Dr. Penni Pier

• Theme: What does it mean to be a resilient woman in 2025?
• Insights on leadership, inclusivity, and adapting to change.

The Takeaway

Impact Founder: The Stories That Built Us is about moving beyond mental health struggles into actionable resilience.