Podcast: Wellness Pro Academy PodcastGuest: Benjamin Bressington “The Mushroom Guy” , CEO of Bare Remedy From Burnout to Mushrooms: The Entrepreneurial Awakening When tech burnout hit hard, Australian entrepreneur Benjamin Bressington traded the fast lane of AI and cybersecurity for something radically simpler: mushroom farming. Now known as Ben the Mushroom
About this episode: In this inspiring episode, Cate Stillman sits down with Nina Pullella, founder of the Wild Woman Collective, to share her journey of stepping out of the traditional Ayurvedic consultation model and into the club model of transformation through Wellness Pro Academy. Together, they explore how core values like freedom, authenticity, and
About this Episode: In this mind-expanding conversation, Cate Stillman speaks with Benjamin Bressington, Australian entrepreneur and founder of Bare Remedy, about the renaissance of mushrooms in holistic medicine—and how ethical sourcing, spagyric extraction, and co-op innovation are changing the supplement industry. Ben shares his unconventional journey from scaling tech startups to building a mushroom
From Studio Owner to CEO: Scaling Smarter in the 2026 Wellness Economy Running a yoga studio or fitness center used to mean passion, long hours, and the satisfaction of helping people transform. But as the wellness industry evolves, many owners are realizing that passion alone won’t create sustainable growth—or freedom.
About this Episode:In this strategy-packed episode, Cate Stillman speaks with Lauren Schoenfeld, founder of Active Core Consulting, about how fitness and wellness studio owners can transition from operator to CEO—and finally build scalable, profitable, and sustainable businesses. With over a decade in finance, hospitality, and fitness, Lauren helps gym and studio owners systematize their operations,
In today’s fast-paced wellness and professional landscapes, burnout has become almost a badge of honor—a silent epidemic hidden beneath productivity, purpose, and ambition. But what happens when burnout goes unchecked, evolving into full collapse? In a deeply revealing conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Nicole Connor to explore this trajectory—how