Meet Elena Valentine, founder of Skill Scout, the video storytelling company on a mission to humanize the modern workplace. Elena didn’t just survive one of the biggest economic shocks of our generation—she led through it with clarity, conviction, and zero layoffs, even after losing 50% of her company’s revenue overnight.
In this episode, Elena breaks down her growth playbook for how to lead through chaos, scale without compromising your values, and build a people-first company that lasts. This is one of the most honest, real-talk convos we've ever had about what it actually looks like to run a business during a crisis—and why sometimes the best growth comes from standing still.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
How to Lead When Sh*t Hits the Fan: Why Elena chose people over panic—and how it paid off.
How to Build a Survival + Impact Scoreboard: Track the metrics that actually matter in uncertain times.
How to Stay in Your Profit Zone: Why focus is your most scalable asset—and how to protect it.
How to Say No to the Money (and Mean It): The mindset shift that helped Elena return VC checks and reclaim her power.
How to Evolve Your Brand During a Crisis: Use disruption as a launchpad for your next chapter.
Whether you’re riding high or bracing for the next dip, Elena’s strategies are a masterclass in what it means to lead with courage, integrity, and Big Vag Energy.
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