Sideways Rain
Sideways Rain
Podcast Description
In the unpredictable storm of building businesses, Sideways Rain explores the art and science of innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted by two industry leaders—JR Spiess, CEO of The 180 Group, and Kris McNeil, Co-Founder of WIFT—this podcast delves into the challenges, pivots, and breakthroughs of scaling ventures in both the digital and experiential worlds. From tech solutions to human connections, we tackle the chaos of business growth with stories, strategies, and insights that help you thrive no matter where the rain comes from.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology with specific episodes covering work-life balance for entrepreneurs, tech development challenges, and the role of public relations in business success. For example, an episode titled The Truth About Work-Life Balance shares candid stories of navigating personal and professional chaos, while Navigating the Chaos of Tech & Innovation discusses the unpredictable nature of software development.
In the unpredictable storm of building businesses, Sideways Rain explores the art and science of innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted by two industry leaders—JR Spiess, CEO of The 180 Group, and Kris McNeil, Co-Founder of WIFT—this podcast delves into the challenges, pivots, and breakthroughs of scaling ventures in both the digital and experiential worlds. From tech solutions to human connections, we tackle the chaos of business growth with stories, strategies, and insights that help you thrive no matter where the rain comes from.
This week on Sideways Rain, we welcome Mary Bellettieri—events industry veteran turned self-published author. Mary opens up about her bold mid-career pivot into writing, what it really takes to bring a book to life without a publishing deal, and why chasing your dreams isn’t just for 20-somethings.
We explore the creative process, imposter syndrome, and how her professional background in events helped shape her storytelling journey. Whether you’re dreaming of writing your own book, making a career leap, or just need a shot of inspiration—this episode is for you.
📚 Check out Mary’s work:
Website: marybellebooks.com
Amazon: Bella Vita
Kickstarter: Is Today Tomorrow?
Instagram: @mary.belle.books
TikTok: @mary.belle.books
Illustrator’s Instagram: @loubydoobie_illustrator
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