Pressure Tested throws you into the inspiring world of women who defy expectations. Host Kelly Roberts, CEO of Moss Heating and Cooling and former CFO of Moss Utilities, chats with female leaders who are not only shattering glass ceilings, but also building empires from the ground up.
This podcast delves into the journeys of these remarkable women, from blue-collar entrepreneurs who built successful businesses to mothers who juggled leadership roles with raising families. Join them as they discuss the unique pressures they face, the lessons they've learned, and the unwavering determination that fuels their success. Get ready for honest conversations, practical advice, and a powerful dose of inspiration.
More Than Willpower: Heather Ormand on Addiction, Motherhood, and Nexus
In this heavy but deeply inspiring episode of Pressure Tested, Kelly sits down with Heather Ormand to discuss the hidden realities of high-functioning addiction and the life-changing work being done at Nexus.+3
Heather opens up about her personal journey, sharing how she started drinking at 14 to cope with the internal pressures of being a perfectionist and the "perfect" oldest daughter. She details what it was like to hide her severe depression and alcoholism while successfully climbing the corporate ladder at a major public accounting firm.+4
Now almost 15 years sober, Heather uses her professional background to lead Nexus, a female-only substance use disorder treatment facility in the DFW area. She explains the unique challenges women face in recovery and why Nexus allows mothers to bring up to three children into residential treatment with them.+4
In this episode, we cover:
The Mask of Perfectionism: Heather’s experience as a high-functioning alcoholic who drank to blackout while graduating summa cum laude and excelling in her career.+2
The Mission of Nexus: Why a female-only treatment environment is crucial for vulnerability and trauma healing.+1
Ending Generational Cycles: How treating women in all stages of pregnancy improves birth outcomes and why allowing kids to live on campus keeps families out of the foster system.+3
Reframing Recovery: Why Nexus uses the word "recurrence" instead of "relapse" and how society needs to rethink medication-assisted treatments like Suboxone.+2
Building for the Future: A look into the massive $35 million capital campaign to rebuild the Nexus campus to better serve vulnerable families.+1
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01:16 - Welcome to the podcast: Kelly praises Heather’s cool and collected nonprofit leadership.
04:06 - What is Nexus? The history of Dallas's female-only substance use disorder treatment facility.
06:49 - Breaking generational cycles: Why Nexus allows mothers to bring up to three children into residential treatment.
08:39 - The 90-day family program: Building healthy routines and attachments between moms and kids.
12:28 - A magical success story: Zayden’s 8th birthday during the COVID lockdown and McKenzie's journey to becoming a police officer.
18:05 - The heavy side of rec...
16 Feb 2026
From Jewelry to Investment Banking: A Female Founder's Path in M&A with Lindsey Windler
In this episode of Pressure Tested, Kelly Roberts sits down with Lindsey Windler, Managing Director at 414 Capital, for a masterclass on Mergers and Acquisitions. Lindsey shares her unconventional journey from starting a jewelry business in Europe to becoming one of the few female leaders in Dallas investment banking.
If you are a business owner thinking about an exit, this conversation is mandatory listening. Lindsey breaks down the complex world of M&A into simple terms, explaining why selling a business is like selling a house—but with much higher stakes. They dive deep into the current state of the market, the truth about the "Silver Tsunami," and why industries like HVAC are being flooded with Private Equity cash.
Key topics covered:
The M&A Process: What actually happens when you decide to sell, and why you need a Quality of Earnings (QofE) report before you ever go to market.
Deal Killers: Why deals fall apart at the finish line and how to manage the intense emotions of selling your life's work.
Valuation Reality Check: Why your business might not be worth what you think it is, and the "golden" metrics (like recurring revenue) that buyers pay a premium for.
Women in Finance: Lindsey opens up about the intensity of investment banking and being a female leader in a male-dominated industry.
Whether you're running a $2M trade business or a $200M enterprise, Lindsey’s insights on preparation, infrastructure, and financial discipline will help you build a company that is actually built to sell.
22 Jan 2026
21. The Myth of "Scary Mold", Firing Toxic Employees, and Betting the 401k with Shelley Hines
In this episode of Pressure Tested, we sit down with Shelley Hines, CEO of DCG Environmental, to discuss the gritty reality of building a multi-million dollar business in a male-dominated industry. Shelley shares how she turned a "cracker box" downsizing and a depleted 401(k) into a thriving environmental consulting firm. We dig into the specific "pressure tests" of scaling, from the intrusive state inspections required to prove she wasn't just a "paper wife" to get certified , to the cash-flow strain of paying new hires for seven months before they can legally generate revenue. Shelley also opens up about the "myth" of black mold , why she fires toxic employees even when it hurts , and how she earns respect on the job site without wearing heels . If you want to know what it really takes to scale a blue-collar business—and how to survive the financial punches that come with it—this conversation is for you.
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