In Part 1, we shared the messy, behind-the-scenes story of how Maven defined its core values. Now in Part 2, we explore what happens next—how those values come to life inside a team and shape the culture we’re building every day.

In this conversation, Tessa, Rocky, and Jen unpack:

• How to weave values into hiring, leadership, and daily work
• The difference between supporting people and enabling them
• Why culture isn’t declared—it’s practiced, reinforced, and lived
• The rituals that keep values at the center of collective strength
• Practical takeaways for building a values-led business from the inside out

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from naming your values to actually living them, this episode offers a real, unpolished look at what it takes.

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You can’t build a values-led business without naming your values first.

In this episode, we sit down with our heart-forward operations Chief Experience Officer, Jen, to unpack how Maven’s core values—love and curiosity—were defined, debated, and eventually embraced as the compass guiding our team, community, and culture.

We talk about:
— Why defining values required radical candor (and a few tears in a cabin)
— How our values shape how we lead, hire, and show up
— What “love” and “curiosity” really mean to each of us—and why they were hard to claim
— The difference between performing values and living them

This isn’t a how-to. It’s a look behind the curtain at how one messy, meaningful conversation helped bring clarity, cohesion, and momentum to our growing team. If you’ve ever struggled to articulate what matters most to you—or if you’ve avoided the word “love” in business—this one’s for you.

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Next up: Part 2—how we bring these values to life through culture and daily decisions.

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What does it really mean to be resilient in business—not just as a catchphrase, but as a daily practice?

In this episode, Tessa and Rocky get honest about what resilience looks like behind the scenes. From personal stories of failure and fear to the small rituals that keep them grounded, they unpack how they've built tenacity in life and leadership. Whether you’re facing burnout, decision fatigue, or just trying to keep going—this one’s for you.

💡 Key Takeaways
1. Resilience isn’t a destination—it’s a lifelong practice.
2. Growth is active, ongoing, and often uncomfortable.
3. You build resilience by practicing small, daily tools like RAIN, journaling, reframing, and Byron Katie’s 4 questions.
4. Make space to feel your emotions without letting them drive your actions.
5. Go small, go steady—over time, you’ll grow stronger and more grounded.

✨ Grab our free Resilience Toolkit for 5 simple tools you can start using today → https://stan.store/mavencommunity/p/resilience-toolkit

Today’s discomfort is tomorrow’s growth story. Stay present, and keep going.

🔖 Resources & References
"The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz → https://a.co/d/iMejGfr
"Radical Acceptance" & the RAIN Meditation by Tara Brach → https://a.co/d/iZJC5xD
"Let Them" by Mel Robbins → https://a.co/d/6Tq6ZH8
Letters From Love Substack by Elizabeth Gilbert → https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/
"The Work" by Byron Katie → https://a.co/d/9GZXA5A

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