Ep. 68: Is Wellness Tech the Future? w/ Kelly O’Brien
Update: 2025-09-23
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In Today’s Episode: Is Wellness Tech the Future?
Join us as we talk with Kelly O’Brien, founder of Elysium Wellness and wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey from surviving 14 rounds of IVF and a near-death experience to building a brand that makes wellness tech accessible at home and beyond.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
-Why your business will rarely look like your original vision — and why that’s a good thing.
-How Kelly’s IVF journey and emergency surgery shaped her purpose and mission.
-Why accessibility is the biggest barrier in wellness, and how tech could be the answer.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
-Can at-home wellness technology really deliver results?
-How do you know which products are science-backed versus hype?
-What does it take to pivot a business when life forces your hand?
(0:00 ) Introduction to Kelly O'Brien and Elysium
(0:19 ) Overview and guest introduction
(1:23 ) Vision for Elysium Wellness and coping with changes
(3:27 ) Personal challenges: IVF journey and emotional impact
(10:14 ) Managing IVF and work, influence of sports on drive
(17:55 ) Vision, mission, and evolution of Elysium Wellness
(23:13 ) Partnerships and focus on e-commerce
(30:53 ) Ideal customer profile and future directions
(34:34 ) Origin of wellness concept and plans for physical locations
(41:21 ) Product selection criteria and partner relationships
(46:21 ) Addressing skepticism, side effects, and product feedback
(54:36 ) Future vision and importance of genuine connections
(57:01 ) Personalized wellness and unexpected kindness in business
(1:00:23 ) Question about life lessons
(1:02:01 ) Closing thoughts and lab results summary
Join us as we talk with Kelly O’Brien, founder of Elysium Wellness and wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey from surviving 14 rounds of IVF and a near-death experience to building a brand that makes wellness tech accessible at home and beyond.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
-Why your business will rarely look like your original vision — and why that’s a good thing.
-How Kelly’s IVF journey and emergency surgery shaped her purpose and mission.
-Why accessibility is the biggest barrier in wellness, and how tech could be the answer.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
-Can at-home wellness technology really deliver results?
-How do you know which products are science-backed versus hype?
-What does it take to pivot a business when life forces your hand?
(0:00 ) Introduction to Kelly O'Brien and Elysium
(0:19 ) Overview and guest introduction
(1:23 ) Vision for Elysium Wellness and coping with changes
(3:27 ) Personal challenges: IVF journey and emotional impact
(10:14 ) Managing IVF and work, influence of sports on drive
(17:55 ) Vision, mission, and evolution of Elysium Wellness
(23:13 ) Partnerships and focus on e-commerce
(30:53 ) Ideal customer profile and future directions
(34:34 ) Origin of wellness concept and plans for physical locations
(41:21 ) Product selection criteria and partner relationships
(46:21 ) Addressing skepticism, side effects, and product feedback
(54:36 ) Future vision and importance of genuine connections
(57:01 ) Personalized wellness and unexpected kindness in business
(1:00:23 ) Question about life lessons
(1:02:01 ) Closing thoughts and lab results summary
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