Running a Business while Grieving with Rocky Fremin

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani Dials sits down one-on-one with Rocky Fremin, owner of Rock & Roll Offs Rental Dumpsters, for a conversation about resilience, leadership, and navigating grief while continuing to show up for life and business.

Rocky’s story is one of perseverance, from growing up in the foster care system, to serving in the Marines, to building a successful business and serving her community through chambers and boards across the Gulf Coast. In this season, she’s also learning how to carry grief following the loss of her husband, and she shares with honesty and grace how that journey has shaped her perspective.

This episode is thoughtful, encouraging, and deeply human. Dani and Rocky talk about the gift of perspective, the courage to honor love while it’s still present, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when the house feels quiet and the calendar keeps turning. If you’re an entrepreneur, or simply someone stepping into a new year carrying more than you expected, this conversation will make you feel seen.

Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, hosted by FOX10’s Chelsey Sayasane and Dani Dials, is where real conversations meet real stories of resilience, innovation, and growth. Each week, we uncover the journeys of entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the gray areas of success. From local start-ups to larger powerhouses, our conversations aim to uncover the unfiltered realities behind building and leading a business. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned leader, you’ll find inspiration, challenge, and connection in every episode.