In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Ana Barajas, mom of 3 and co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, about a harrowing experience when a contractor vanished with Ana's life savings during a home renovation while she was pregnant. 

Ana shares her journey from devastation to empowerment, detailing how she turned her painful experience into a mission to protect others in the construction and renovation industry. 

Kaila and Ana’s conversation covers themes of trust, the emotional toll of betrayal, the importance of mindset, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. 

Ana emphasizes the need for self-care and the significance of listening to one's gut feeling in both parenting and business. 

She also discusses the services offered by Build Safe Escrow and her aspirations to standardize protective measures in the industry.

More About Ana Barajas
Ana Barajas is the Co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, a company bringing financial protection and trust to construction and renovation projects through milestone-based payments. Her journey began when a contractor vanished with her life savings during a home renovation; an experience that sparked her mission to create a safer path for others. With a background in corporate marketing and an MBA, Ana brings sharp strategy and deep personal conviction to her work. Today, she leads Build Safe Escrow in empowering property owners, contractors, and developers with escrow solutions that protect project funds and keep projects on track.

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In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Paul Stonick, a seasoned executive and father of two teenagers, about the intersection of business and parenting. 

They discuss the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life, the importance of empathy in leadership, and the evolution of workplace culture regarding parental leave. Paul shares insights from his journey in starting his own consultancy, KICK, and emphasizes the need for creativity and emotional intelligence in both business and parenting. The conversation highlights the significance of nurturing relationships, setting boundaries, and the importance of active listening in both personal and professional settings.

More About Paul Stonick

Paul is a seasoned executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformative business outcomes through strategy and Design Thinking. With over two decades of “tra-digital” experience in design, product development, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset focused on outcomes over outputs, Paul has a deep understanding of how to build empowered teams, leverage human-centered principles, and deliver the business value of design. Paul is a sought-after advisor, mentor, and speaker, regularly featured on industry podcasts where he brings depth and authenticity to discussions on design, leadership, team culture and innovation.

Paul also coaches and mentors the next generation of design leaders in his work with Amazing Design People (adplist.org). ADPList inspires powerful conversations and collaborations among designers worldwide so together we can change the world with creativity. He is also a founding cohort member of Punks & Pinstripes -- a private network of transformation executives. Find us at punksandpinstripes.com.

Paul currently resides in Atlanta, GA, has been married for 29 years and is the father of two teenagers. 

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Bringing Up Business is your go-to source for helpful business and parenting ideas, pep talks (because those are a MUST!), and practical planning for your next steps.

Our guests will share their experiences with you to help you gain a better understanding of what it takes to “make it all work” (or at least enjoy this wild ride!)

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Kaila Sachse is a mom of a toddler and has been self-employed since 2016. She currently runs a marketing agency called Yumari Digital, and she also manages other business ventures with her husband.

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