S3E7: Facing Challenges with Curiosity feat Josh & Becca Hadley

This season, join host Frances Johnson as she explores the topic
of continuous curiosity, asking: What is curiosity? Why is it
important? And what roadblocks prevent us from being curious in
our work, homes, and communities? Throughout this season, we’ll
also hear from guests who have used curiosity to pursue something
new – a degree, a profession, or a passion.


In this episode, Frances is joined by husband and wife team and U
of U alums, Josh and Becca Hadley. After graduation, Josh and
Becca started a custom wedding invitation business, which has
pivoted and grown into a stationary empire with over 1300
products, called Hadley Designs. 


This dynamic duo share with us how using curiosity got them
through the challenges of owning a business, how COVID “awakened”
a new part of their work, how they balance work, life, raising a
family and growing a business, and we’ll hear about what Josh
calls a pivotal life experience at Lassonde. 
Episode Quotes:

Taking on problems with curiosity


20:10: [Becca] Every problem is a learning experience. You have
to look at it from that positivity, curiosity standpoint to
overcome those problems, or they can overwhelm you. But I also
think I always look at it as, you know, "When the going gets
tough, that’s when people quit." And that's always been a
motivator for me because I know we're the ones who will never
give up when problems seem overwhelming. 


The pursuit of continuous improvement and
learning


04: 14 [Josh] I think continuous education is one of the most
important things, even as we've hired our team for the business
now. One of the main core values that we have for the business is
that we're never satisfied with the status quo. We are always
seeking to learn and improve all of our processes.


On experiences and support that help fuel
creativity 


08:48: [Becca] I had some really great professors who just
supported creativity in general. What drew me toward early
childhood education was the opportunity to create activities and
lesson plans. That's what I loved about it—the creation process.
And I think the head of the department there and the various
professors there were so supportive of trying new ideas and
exploring different opportunities and providing you with the
resources to do so and to thrive in the creativity aspect of
everything.


On how the Eccles Community helped spark curiosity and
creativity 


07:38: [Josh] Whatever you dream up, if you find the market for
it, you can go and make your dreams come true. And so, for me, it
did give me that inspiration to pursue my dreams and passions.
And it opened my mind to the world of possibilities with
entrepreneurship.
Show Links:

Hadley Designs

Beca Hadley on LinkedIn

Josh Hadley on LinkedIn

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