288. What It Really Takes to Lead: Hagan Kappler on Career, Courage & Doing the Hard Things

288. What It Really Takes to Lead: Hagan Kappler on Career, Courage & Doing the Hard Things

Author: Ellen Scanlon May 13, 2025 Duration: 31:37
This Mother’s Day week, we’re spotlighting a woman who’s not just building a company—she’s building a better way to live with technology. Ellen Scanlon talks with her friend and business school classmate Hagan Kappler, the founder and CEO of Daisy, a smart home tech company that helps families simplify the chaos of connected living. Hagan is also a mom of four and a seasoned leader with experience at companies like Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Starbucks. In this episode, she shares what it really takes to lead, including the moment she nearly walked away from a major opportunity, how a public #MeToo experience shaped her values, and what she’s learned about trusting her instincts. This is a personal conversation about career, courage, and the quiet power of doing things your own way. Content Note: This episode includes a brief mention of sexual assault in the context of a #MeToo experience. Please take care while listening. Hosted by Ellen Scanlon Sign up for Ellen’s newsletter on Substack at https://dothepot.substack.com/ or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dothepot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dothepot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dothepot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dothepot⁠⁠⁠ Support for How to Do the Pot comes from Potli.  Potli’s Dream Good Night Gummies help you relax, drift into sleep, and wake up refreshed—no grogginess. Get 20% off with code DOTHEPOT.

Ellen Scanlon’s How to Do the Pot is an award-winning conversation that demystifies cannabis with a focus on women’s experiences. This isn’t a technical manual or a dry lecture; it’s a space where curiosity meets practical, joyful advice. The podcast explores how cannabis can intersect with health, well-being, and daily life, tackling questions that often go unasked. You’ll hear specific discussions about finding the right strain for relaxation or intimacy, using CBD for menstrual discomfort, and the nuanced differences between varieties like Harlequin and Gelato. There’s a deliberate and thoughtful choice in language here, too, favoring the term “cannabis” over other outdated labels. At its heart, the series amplifies personal stories and expert insights, creating a resource that feels both informative and deeply relatable. Whether you’re seeking relief, exploring for fun, or just want to understand the landscape better, this podcast provides a welcoming and smart guide through the often overwhelming world of cannabis, all from a perspective that is genuinely for women and by women.
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303. Edge-of-Your-Seat Movie Nights: Scary, Horror & Action Picks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:48
What makes the ultimate scary or action-packed movie night? In Part 3 of How to Do the Pot’s Summer Movie Nights series, host Ellen Scanlon is joined by Sophia Wronsky, writer of the popular Substack Sophia is Voracious,…
301. Laughs, Friends, & Movie Nights: The Perfect Summer Combo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
What makes the perfect summer movie night? In part 1 of How to Do the Pot's Summer Movie Nights series, host Ellen Scanlon sits down with Sophia Wronsky, writer of the popular Substack Sophia is Voracious and an enthusia…
297. How to Host with Weed: Summer Parties with Jamie Evans, part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:24
Curious about how cannabis drinks are reshaping the way women host parties? In part 1 of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with Jamie Evans—founder of The Herb Somm and a certified sommelier—we explore why low-dose THC b…
295. Fireworks, Friends & a Little Gelato: A Feel-Good Summer Favorite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:06
Looking for the perfect cannabis strain to sweeten your summer? We’ve added Gelato to our Essential Strains series—a curated list designed to help women skip the overwhelm and discover strains you’ll really love. Host El…
294. Why Women Still Don’t Know They’re at Risk for HIV, part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:36
In the final episode of our Webby-nominated series Before Legal Weed: The Untold Story of AIDS & Cannabis, host Ellen Scanlon explores why so many women—especially Black women—are still left out of conversations about HI…