{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":""Why I Left Wall Street to Start a Cooking Franchise" with Jessi Brelsford","description":"In this episode of Enrich Your Empire, I sit down with Jessi Brelsford, a Harvard grad who traded Wall Street hustle for cupcake classes\u2014and built a national franchise in the process. Jessi is the founder and CEO of Taste Buds Kitchen, a creative culinary entertainment company that\u2019s redefining family-friendly experiences across the U.S. We dive into her journey from corporate to kitchen, the mindset it takes to leave comfort behind and build something meaningful, and how her leadership has evolved over 19 years in business. Jessi shares how she\u2019s empowering other aspiring entrepreneurs\u2014especially those escaping the corporate world\u2014to create their own legacies through franchising. From building teams to building empires, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk about what it means to grow, lead, and stay true to yourself along the way. \ud83c\udfa7 Tune in to hear: Why personal growth and business growth go hand in hand What makes a successful franchise owner (and what doesn\u2019t) How to lead with authenticity and create real impact in your community If you\u2019re building something bold\u2014or thinking about it\u2014this one\u2019s for you. ","author_name":"Enrich Your Empire with Richie Huffman","author_url":"http:\/\/richiehuffman.com","html":"