Good Ideas + Bad Decisions
Good Ideas + Bad Decisions
Kat Oldershaw and Ellen Hockley
Coffee Chats with Ellen + Kat: Episode 013
22 minutes Posted Jan 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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In this mini-episode of 'Good Ideas + Bad Decisions,' Ellen and Kat discuss the daily challenges of business and home life. Ellen shares a story about a kitchen repair that disrupted meal prep, while Kat deals with a laundry mishap. Ellen then recounts a nightmare Airbnb guest experience over Thanksgiving that involved broken toilets and aggressive demands. They wrap up with a business Q&A on whether proposals should be aesthetically pleasing or straightforward. Tune in for a blend of personal anecdotes and valuable business insights.


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