The Keri Croft Show

Keri Croft
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The Keri Croft Show is a podcast for people building something BADASS. A business. A dream. A life that actually feels like yours.Hosted by Keri Croft, this podcast explores the real stories behind the build, what it takes to start, and more importantly, the Mental Athleticism™ it takes to stay in it when the excitement fades and the work gets real.The Keri Croft Show features conversations with founders, creatives, musicians and people in the middle of building something meaningful, without the highlight reel.🎙 New episodes drop every Thursday.

  1. 2D AGO

    Closing Chapman's and Choosing Family with BJ Lieberman

    Send a text If you’ve spent any time around the Columbus food scene, you probably heard of BJ Lieberman. He’s the chef behind Chapman’s, Metsi's, Ginger Rabbit, and one of the most thoughtful people I’ve met when it comes to food, creativity, and building restaurants that people genuinely love. In this episode, BJ and I talk about his path into the restaurant world, what it’s really like running restaurants in Columbus right now, and how becoming a dad has shifted the way he thinks about work and life. We also get into the energy of the Columbus food scene, creativity in the kitchen, and the balance between building something ambitious and building a life you actually want to live. It’s a fun, honest conversation about restaurants, passion, and figuring things out as you go.

    45 min

  2. MAR 5

    Psychedelic Supper Clubs, Global Moves & Paddington Bear Energy with Chef Nikki

    Send a text Whenever Chef Nikki pulls up, you know the episode is going to be a vibe. Join in on this impromptu hang as we go everywhere. Food, travel, energy, and what it really looks like to build an experience brand that’s global, intimate, and completely its own lane. Nikki’s the founder of High End Affair and she’s out here producing microdosed supper clubs and “adult field trips” (yes, like the nostalgic brown-bag lunch… but infused). She breaks down how she designs these experiences safely and intentionally, what’s in the mocktails, how she times everything, and why she vets guests before they ever get a seat at the table. We also talk about the parts people don’t post on Instagram: the emotional labor of holding space for rooms full of adults, the energetic sensitivity that comes with being that perceptive, and how traveling overseas can make America feel… loud. If you’ve ever romanticized leaving your life behind and building something bigger, this conversation will hit. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    51 min

  3. MAR 4

    What is Mental Athleticism™️? Part One. Anchoring to your Big A**, Audacious Vision.

    Send a text Ever feel like a rudderless ship in the ocean—moving, busy, maybe even working hard… but not actually steering toward anything? That’s where Mental Athleticism comes in. In this episode, we introduce the  first foundational pillar of MA: anchoring yourself to a bold vision for your life. Because when you know where you’re going and who you’re becoming, your entire trajectory will start to shift. This episode sets the stage for how to think bigger, act more intentionally, and start training your mind like an athlete. Want to go deeper? 🔥 MA LIVE – March 11 at Noon What is your comfort zone costing you? This interactive training will push you to think bigger and move differently. Come ready to train, baby!   Join us live. https://tr.ee/z6a70Pnwgj ⚡ Join the B10 Waitlist (Starts April 13th!) Ten days. Real accountability. A taste of life as a Mentally Athletic animal. Send us an email at keri@thekericroftshow.com and we'll add you to the waitlist. 🧠 Subscribe to The B Word Newsletter My weekly thoughts, lessons, and behind-the-scenes from The Keri Croft Show, Mental Athleticism, and the B Lab. https://tr.ee/2y1WlCEDs3 📞 Want to work together? Schedule a call and see if the B Lab is the right fit for you. Just need a pep talk? We love that, too.  https://tr.ee/AWo1nVYH9P If this episode resonated, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a push, and start stacking those daily wins. Keep Movin', baby! ⚡️

    21 min

  4. FEB 26

    It’s Not a Dream, It’s a Plan: Cameron & Molly Mitchell on Marriage, Ambition, and Building a Legacy

    Send a text How do you build a profitable, sustainable company without losing your marriage or yourself? In this episode, Cameron Mitchell shares how he turned a turbulent childhood and a chip on his shoulder into one of the most successful restaurant groups in the country. But this isn’t just a business conversation. His incredible wife, Molly, joins the discussion, offering the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes perspective on what it really took to build the company, raise three kids, survive near-death business moments, and stay married for 30 years. This is a conversation about ambition, partnership, resilience, and building a legacy that lasts (at work and at home).

    1h 3m

  5. FEB 19

    Raising Regulated Kids in a Dysregulated World | Amy Jo Hamilton, The Balanced Child Method

    Send a text What if we’re spending more time training our kids to compete than we are teaching them how to cope? In this conversation, I sit down with Amy Jo Hamilton, founder of The Balanced Child Method, to talk about something that feels urgent right now: raising emotionally regulated kids in a world that feels anything but calm. Amy shares her journey through miscarriage, fertility struggles, and entrepreneurship. She shares how those seasons shaped the work she’s doing today inside schools, sports teams, and communities across Central Ohio. We talk about why breath work matters more than we realize, why mental wellness can’t be an afterthought, and why carving out space for our kids to slow down might be the most important investment we make. If you’re a parent, coach, teacher, or someone who simply cares about the next generation, this episode is your nudge. Follow Amy and learn more about The Balanced Child Method here. And as always, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone raising the next generation.

    33 min

  6. FEB 12

    Grabbing Life by the Pancake Balls with Kathleen Day, Founder of Katalina’s

    Send a text Katalina’s didn’t become a beloved Columbus restaurant by accident. In this conversation with founder Kathleen Day, we talk about staying power, what it takes to build something people love, keep it standing through hard seasons, and still care deeply about the work years later. We bounce from wild life stories to music obsessions, famous run-ins, creative intensity, and the unfiltered realities of the restaurant industry, alongside the very real work of protecting a legacy brand when the economics get tougher and the stakes get higher. Kathleen shares what she’s learned about leadership, resilience, and why being liked was never the goal, while reminding us that you can be serious about your work without taking yourself too seriously. This episode is equal parts grit, honesty, laughter, and grabbing life by the balls... then staying in it long enough to make it matter.

    51 min

  7. FEB 5

    How to Build Confidence with Micro Goals | Mental Performance Coach Sean Fee

    Send a text Confidence isn’t something you magically wake up with one day. It’s built quietly, consistently, and often when no one’s watching. In this episode, I sit down with mental performance coach and podcast host Sean Fee to talk about what it actually takes to believe in yourself again, especially after burnout, major life changes, or a season that knocked the wind out of you. We get into: Why your brain needs small wins to rebuild confidenceHow micro goals create momentum when motivation is goneWhat “earning your own respect” really looks like in real lifeHow routines, boundaries, and self-talk shape performanceWhy acceptance, not hype, is the real mental edge🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube.

    48 min

  8. JAN 29

    Homage at 19 Years: Ryan Vesler on Creativity, Pressure, and What Comes Next

    Send a text What happens when a brand like Homage hits year 19? You get a conversation that’s equal parts thoughtful, absurd, and completely unfiltered. This sit-down with Homage founder, Ryan Vesler jumps from nostalgia and creativity to sales plans, leadership, and the strange realities of building a brand for nearly two decades. Sometimes serious, sometimes sarcastic, and occasionally interrupted by a fart app (because why not). Recorded in a bowling alley locker room, the energy is loose, funny, and honestly kind of a vibe.  We talk about how Homage was built on obsession and detail, what changes (and what doesn’t) as a brand grows, and why staying creative gets harder when numbers, investors, and expectations enter the picture. What we talk about: What Homage looks like 19 years inCreativity vs. the sales planWhy nostalgia and detail still matterCopycats, competition, and focusLeadership anxiety and overthinkingWhat could be next for Homage beyond apparelIf you’ve ever built something (or followed a brand long enough to wonder what happens after the early wins) this one's for you. Subscribe for more real, unpolished conversations with founders, creatives, and people building something badass!

    40 min
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The Keri Croft Show is a podcast for people building something BADASS. A business. A dream. A life that actually feels like yours.Hosted by Keri Croft, this podcast explores the real stories behind the build, what it takes to start, and more importantly, the Mental Athleticism™ it takes to stay in it when the excitement fades and the work gets real.The Keri Croft Show features conversations with founders, creatives, musicians and people in the middle of building something meaningful, without the highlight reel.🎙 New episodes drop every Thursday.

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  • Creator
    Keri Croft
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Keri Croft Show
  • Show Website
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