Shows
Divorce Curious"How Is This My Life?" with Aimee KandracDivorce can take the life you know and love, flip it upside down unexpectedly, and leave you wondering "how is this my life?" Imagine having a major health crisis and then having your spouse tell you they are filing for divorce all in the matter of a week. That's exactly the situation that my guest Aimee Kandrac found herself in and to say that her world was totally rocked is an understatement. In this conversation, Lisa Mitchell and Aimee Kandrac explore the complexities of navigating these devastating life changes, and how it feels when everything...2024-12-2742 min
Speed Bumps with Charlie KimballAimee Kandrac on Speed Bumps with Charlie KimballDive into Aimee Kandrac's inspiring saga on 'Speed Bumps with Charlie Kimball.'
From launching a supportive platform to personal growth through adversity, unwrap the lessons and strength in community backing. If you're curious about turning trials into triumphs, tune in for a dose of motivation!
Key Points
• The birth of 'what friends do'
• Venture challenges as a female founder
• Personal hardships' silver lining
• The necessity of community support
• Embracing life with newfound resilience
Best Quotes
03:01 - 03:16
• "So I had a double major in sociology and history with a minor in French. I don't think I've spoken French since my summer after...2024-10-0950 min
The Eye Believe Podcast"What Friends and Loved Ones Do: A Cancer Diagnosis Support Journey"Welcome to the Eye Believe Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Aimee Kandrac, founder of What Friends Do, to explore the essential role friends and loved ones play in supporting those with a cancer diagnosis.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to Aimee Kandrac and What Friends Do: Megan introduces Aimee and her impactful organization, What Friends Do, which helps friends and family members organize support for loved ones during major life events, particularly cancer diagnoses.
Importance of Support Networks: Aimee explains how What Friends Do provides an online tool for seamless communication and support, emphasizing...2024-08-0439 min
The Owner's OdysseyThe Resilient Journey to Create a Support Empire with Aimee KandracSend us a textWhen the going gets tough, they say, the tough get going. Amy Kandrac embodies this adage, turning a deeply personal challenge into 'What Friends Do', a robust support network born from the chaos of a health crisis. Join us as Amy takes us through her entrepreneurial odyssey, from the platform's early days before smartphone ubiquity to its transformation into a sustainable modern business model. Her journey is a heartfelt testament to the resilience required in the startup world, especially within the software industry in the Midwest. As she shares the hurdles of growth...2024-06-251h 20
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What friends do in a moment of crisis - Aimee KandracWhen you are going through a crisis, there are so many things that fall through the cracks. After one of Aimee's closest friend was diagnosed with cancer at 25, like any good friend, she thought to herself, "My friend has cancer. What can I do?"That initial search for answers was the spark for Aimee's business, which has grown to reach all 50 States and countries around the world. Aimee Kandrac is the CEO and cofounder of What Friends Do. But What Friends Do isn't just a social organization, creating real value and capturing some of that a...2023-12-2650 min