Listen "From Corporate Hustle to Fungal Muscle with Keri Hissim"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to Coffee with Convery, the podcast where purpose meets passion, and every episode serves up a hot dose of inspiration for students, emerging professionals, and leaders navigating the future of work and life. Now, today’s episode is truly something special. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to blend decades of corporate leadership with down-to-earth entrepreneurship—or how a childhood in New Jersey can turn into a mushroom-powered mission in Texas—then you’re in for a treat. My guest today is Keri Hissim, a dynamic executive leader who’s driven multi-billion-dollar business growth, innovation, and high-performing teams at one of the world’s most recognized companies—AT&T. But that’s only part of the story.Keri is also the co-founder of Millbrook Mushrooms, a premium mushroom farm she built alongside her husband and high school sweetheart, Kyle. From Lion’s Mane toKing Trumpets, they’re growing gourmet fungi that fuel everything from fine dining to cognitive health. She’s a mom, a mentor, a marketer, a mushroom whisperer—and one of the most grounded and inspiring leaders out there. Keri’s journey is a beautiful blend of faith,family, and fearlessness, and today we’re digging into how she did it all—and what advice she has for you.
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