Coffee n Tea with S & L Podcast
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCoffee n Tea with S & L is a podcast that is like having an intimate conversation with your best friend at your favorite coffee shop. Your hosts Lisa Laoye and Sabine Guillaume Hayes discuss how they're growing and developing as people while interviewing inspiring people along the way! This podcast highlights female entrepreneurs ~ women who took a leap of faith to follow their dreams.
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From the Barre to the Bar with Brenne Whisky Founder Allison Parc
October 09, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn this episode we chat with ballerina turned whisky entrepreneur Allison Parc. She's the founder of Brenne Whisky, the world’s first single malt aged in both new French Limousin Oak barrels and Cognac casks. Hear how Allison went from being a dancer to creating her very own, first-of-its-kind whisky! Find out how she became a certified importer and learned about distribution while developing a new whisky. You will hear about the blood, sweat, tears and the joy, success and cartwheels it t...
Wear What You Want with the Body You Have with Designer Lysandra Weber
July 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this episode we chat virtually with fashion designer Lysandra Weber. She's the owner of Geek Chic Fashion, a modern, chic + comfortable independent women's clothing label, handmade in the USA. Hear how Lysandra created her clothing line, inspired by women in STEM, as a solution to her own needs - and ended up meeting the needs of others! Find out how her productivity has evolved to keep up with the growth of her business. In this episode, Lysandra shares: The importance of body acc...
Creating the Practice I Needed with Therapist Amanda E. White
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis is Season Two of Coffee n Tea w/ S & L! In the first episode of Season Two we have a conversation with the coolest licensed therapist you have ever met, Amanda E White. She's the owner of Therapy for Women a private practice headquartered in Philadelphia, offering services across 10 states - and counting! Hear how Amanda developed her unique approach to therapy and why her business focuses primarily on women. Find out how she practices self compassion and how she describes the rel...
Welcome to Season 2!
June 10, 2021 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBWelcome to the second season of our podcast Coffee n Tea with S & L! Get a glimpse into what your hosts Sabine and Lisa have in store for you this new season and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already! Thanks for joining us on this fun ride! We don't want to tell you what to do, but please DO share this podcast with your friends, give us a 5-star rating, and leave us a review! You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or a...
Don't Get Lost in the Daily Grind: How Toyin Ajayi-Frankel Created the Lucky Goat Coffeehouse
March 31, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode season we are taking you to our chat (pre-COVID) with Toyin Ajayi-Frankel at her beautiful + cozy coffeeshop The Lucky Goat Coffeehouse. Toyin talks about how her formal education in Theater Arts & later in the non-profit space led her to create a business that encompasses all of her passions. You don't want to miss this chat which has us finally in a Coffeeshop, where our podcast dream initially began!!! It's also the most detailed, "What's In Your Cup?" we've ever had! ...
The Gift of Failure: How Ramat Oyetunji Discovered Her Calling to Help Women Gain Financial Independence
February 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBJoin us today as we discuss everything money related with finance expert Ramat Oyetunji. She is the CEO & Founder of The FI Woman and also the author of Fifty Shades of Green. Ramat shares about early failures in her career and how she sees them as gifts. She is passionate about helping women achieve financial independence and believes that one of the most empowering things for all women is to have a grasp on their finances and make their money work for them. In this episode, Ramat share...
Ep. 17: The Gift of Failure: How Ramat Oyetunji Discovered Her Calling to Help Women Gain Financial Independence
February 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBJoin us today as we discuss everything money related with finance expert Ramat Oyetunji. She is the CEO & Founder of The FI Woman and also the author of Fifty Shades of Green. Ramat shares about early failures in her career and how she sees them as gifts. She is passionate about helping women achieve financial independence and believes that one of the most empowering things for all women is to have a grasp on their finances and make their money work for them. In this episode, Ramat share...
Ep. 16: More Than Makeup: How Ariel Lewis Empowers Women to Feel Confident and Beautiful In Their Own Skin
December 30, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBJoin us as we take our podcast on the road with Ariel Lewis, CEO & founder of Ariel Lewis LLC, the go-to bridal makeup and hair team for the woman that wants to look like a timeless, classic beauty. Ariel shares her journey from Speech Pathologist, to a stay-at-home-mom to becoming the successful entrepreneur and makeup artist in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia area she is today. She believes sharing her success and overcoming challenges is what led her to building a strong te...
Ep. 15: It All Comes Together: How Beth Perretta Combined Different Passions Into One Purpose
September 04, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin us as we chat with Beth Perreta, CEO of ECE Designs a design firm that focuses on playground and interior design for early childhood programs. She is also the founder and director of Early Childhood Environments, a bilingual early childhood childcare center. Hear how Beth is leading a life of purpose and intention by putting all of her different interests together to fulfill her passion of helping people. She has a Master of Science degree in Education Policy from the University of Pe...
Ep. 15: It All Comes Together: How Beth Perretta combined her different passions into one purpose.
September 04, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin us as we chat with Beth Perreta, CEO of ECE Designs a design firm that focuses on playground and interior design for early childhood programs. She is also the founder and director of Early Childhood Environments, a bilingual early childhood childcare center. Hear how Beth is leading a life of purpose and intention by putting all of her different interests together to fulfill her passion of helping people. She has a Master of Science degree in Education Policy from the University of Pe...
Ep. 14: Everyone's Voice Is Needed: Sathya Tripodi Uses Her Essential Oil Business To Transform Her Community
July 31, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIn this episode we chat with Sathya Tripodi, an Essential Oil Explorer and Educator, whose desire for natural products turned into a lifestyle of pursuing wellness and eventually into building her own business. Sathya believes it's important to discover one's voice and purpose when running a business and that success goes further when used to serve the community. She discusses growing her business by building trust and meaningful relationships. Sathya also shares: What essential oils act...
Ep. 13: Promote What You Love: How Sandra Florvella created a tea brand and a platform highlighting the Haitian business community.
May 07, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBJoin us as we chat with Sandra Florvella, co-owner of tea brand Haïtea and owner of Haitian Businesses, a platform that promotes Haitian businesses worldwide. Hear how Sandra created her business as an opportunity to provide a solution to a problem she encountered while working in local government. Find out the process she took to start her tea brand with her then 8-year old daughter and why she decided to source the tea directly from Haiti. Learn how Sandra developed an even greater pass...
Ep. 13: Promote What You Love: How Sandra Florvella Created A Tea Brand and Platform Highlighting the Haitian Business Community
May 07, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBJoin us as we chat with Sandra Florvella, co-owner of tea brand Haïtea and owner of Haitian Businesses, a platform that promotes Haitian businesses worldwide. Hear how Sandra created her business as an opportunity to provide a solution to a problem she encountered while working in local government. Find out the process she took to start her tea brand with her then 8-year old daughter and why she decided to source the tea directly from Haiti. Learn how Sandra developed an even greater pass...
Ep.12: Life in the Time of Quarantine
April 23, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome to a special bonus episode of Coffee n Tea with S & L recorded in the comfort of our homes during the current quarantine period due to the Coronavirus (COVID19). In this episode, we share what our expectations have been versus reality, lessons we've learned these past few weeks while at home, and the hacks that have helped us stay clear-minded, centered and productive. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and be sure to join us on our next episode. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you ...
Ep. 11: Become your true and authentic self: Financial expert Jalesa Ann Harrison discusses her passion for women's economic empowerment.
March 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWe chat with financial expert, Success Coach, owner of My Money Mogul, and fellow podcaster Jalesa Ann Harrison. Hear as Jalesa talks about her journey from the financial corporate world, to owning her own businesses, and back to corporate again -- and all the failures, successes and life lessons in between. Find out what led to the return to corporate life while running a successful business and balancing being a wife and mother. A woman of deep faith, Jalesa is passionate about creating ...
Ep. 11: Become Your True and Authentic Self: Financial Expert Jalesa Ann Harrison Discusses Her Passion for Women's Economic Empowerment
March 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWe chat with financial expert, Success Coach, owner of My Money Mogul, and fellow podcaster Jalesa Ann Harrison. Hear as Jalesa talks about her journey from the financial corporate world, to owning her own businesses, and back to corporate again -- and all the failures, successes and life lessons in between. Find out what led to the return to corporate life while running a successful business and balancing being a wife and mother. A woman of deep faith, Jalesa is passionate about creating ...
Ep. 10: Hunters Not Gatherers: How Michele Charles Gustafson Transformed Herself and Built Her Image Consulting Business
February 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this episode we chat internationally with Certified Image Consultant, Personal Brand Expert, and Podcast Host Michele Charles Gustafson. Michele is the owner of Hue & Style. Michele shares how her diverse background in package goods marketing, personal development and business coaching were the "breadcrumbs" that led to finding her calling. That calling, is to help women to reclaim their confidence. She believes dressing starts from a transformation of our minds - and is so much more t...
Ep. 10: Hunters Not Gatherers: How Michele Charles Gustafson transformed herself and built her image consulting business.
February 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this episode we chat internationally with Certified Image Consultant, Personal Brand Expert, and Podcast Host Michele Charles Gustafson. Michele is the owner of Hue & Style. Michele shares how her diverse background in package goods marketing, personal development and business coaching were the "breadcrumbs" that led to finding her calling. That calling, is to help women to reclaim their confidence. She believes dressing starts from a transformation of our minds - and is so much more t...
Ep. 9: Everything You Want is Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Conversation with Fearless Living Coach Bisi MacGregor
January 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBTo start off the New Year, we are excited to chat with Certified Fearless Living Coach Bisi MacGregor. Bisi is the founder of Fear2Freedom and is a TEDx Speaker. Hear about Bisi's journey from corporate finance in the beauty industry to being a fearless living coach. Find out how she began to live the life her soul intended - and began to live with courage, freedom, power and amazing results - after years of feeling stuck. Bisi is convinced that everything you need is already inside you --...
Ep. 9: Everything You Want is Outside Your Comfort Zone: A conversation with Fearless Living Coach Bisi MacGregor
January 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBTo start off the New Year, we are excited to chat with Certified Fearless Living Coach Bisi MacGregor. Bisi is the founder of Fear2Freedom and is a TEDx Speaker. Hear about Bisi's journey from corporate finance in the beauty industry to being a fearless living coach. Find out how she began to live the life her soul intended - and began to live with courage, freedom, power and amazing results - after years of feeling stuck. Bisi is convinced that everything you need is already inside you --...
Ep. 8: Follow Your Gut: How singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft left a successful teaching career to live her musical dreams.
November 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWe start off this episode a little differently with a clip of singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft's hit single How Far You Feel. Marielle's a former sixth-grade English teacher who began playing her guitar for her college roommates at the University of Delaware. Per her roommates' request, she recorded How Far You Feel. The song hit Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist and reached 40,000 streams in one week! This was the beginning of her music career. In this episode, Marielle shares: Her disc...
Ep. 8: Follow Your Gut: How Singer-Songwriter Marielle Kraft Left a Successful Teaching Career to Live Her Musical Dreams
November 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWe start off this episode a little differently with a clip of singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft's hit single How Far You Feel. Marielle's a former sixth-grade English teacher who began playing her guitar for her college roommates at the University of Delaware. Per her roommates' request, she recorded How Far You Feel. The song hit Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist and reached 40,000 streams in one week! This was the beginning of her music career. In this episode, Marielle shares: Her disc...
Ep. 7: It's Just Pastries! How Creating Allergy-friendly Treats for Others Led Carol Ha to Her Business
October 30, 2019 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, we are in South Philly chatting with Carol Ha, owner of Okie Dokie Donuts, in her commercial kitchen. Did we mention her gourmet donuts are delicious and happen to be gluten-free?! Carol is a former photographer and print-maker who left her job of 13 years at the Philadelphia Art Museum to create her own business. This unlikely business was born out of a desire to give her gluten-intolerant friends a chance to eat donuts again. In this episode Carol shares: How baking star...
Ep. 7: It's just pastries! How creating allergy-friendly treats for others led Carol Ha to her business.
October 30, 2019 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, we are in South Philly chatting with Carol Ha, owner of Okie Dokie Donuts, in her commercial kitchen. Did we mention her gourmet donuts are delicious and happen to be gluten-free?! Carol is a former photographer and print-maker who left her job of 13 years at the Philadelphia Art Museum to create her own business. This unlikely business was born out of a desire to give her gluten-intolerant friends a chance to eat donuts again. In this episode Carol shares: How baking star...
Ep. 6: LIVE from Podcast Movement 2019!
September 26, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe are LIVE in Orlando, at Podcast Movement 2019! On this episode, we discuss the people we are meeting, what we're learning, and interview up and coming podcaster Cynthia Djongoue Kamga courtesy of Talkshoe's recording stage. Cynthia's planned podcast will be about her personal experience living in Cameroon, France, and now the United States. She will share how her journey from her birthplace in Cameroon, to France where she moved as a teenager, to moving to New York as a professional has...
Ep. 6: LIVE from Podcast Movement 2019!
September 26, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe are LIVE in Orlando, at Podcast Movement 2019! On this episode, we discuss the people we are meeting, what we're learning, and interview up and coming podcaster Cynthia Djongoue Kamga courtesy of Talkshoe's recording stage. Cynthia's planned podcast will be about her personal experience living in Cameroon, France, and now the United States. She will share how her journey from her birthplace in Cameroon, to France where she moved as a teenager, to moving to New York as a professional has...
Ep. 5: Everything is connected: How an allergic reaction set Franchesca Isaac on the course of a new career in acupuncture.
September 10, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSabine and Lisa sit down over coffee and tea with licensed acupuncturist Franchesca Isaac, owner of Flourish Acupuncture. Franchesca's journey to acupuncture began with a passion to help people be well. She majored in Biology and planned to go to medical school before realizing med school was not for her. While on a break from school, she studied Interior Design in California for 6 months. After developing an allergic reaction to her prescribed pain killers, she turned to acupuncture for ...
Ep. 5: Everything Is Connected: How an Allergic Reaction Set Franchesca Isaac on the Course of A New Career in Acupuncture
September 10, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSabine and Lisa sit down over coffee and tea with licensed acupuncturist Franchesca Isaac, owner of Flourish Acupuncture. Franchesca's journey to acupuncture began with a passion to help people be well. She majored in Biology and planned to go to medical school before realizing med school was not for her. While on a break from school, she studied Interior Design in California for 6 months. After developing an allergic reaction to her prescribed pain killers, she turned to acupuncture for ...
Ep. 4: From Pre-Med to Restauranteur: How Andrea Kyan went from online desserts to P.S. & Co
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBLisa and Sabine chat with P.S. & Co. owner Andrea Kyan. In this week's episode, the ladies are at Andrea's restaurant which stands for Pure Sweets. Andrea has led quite a fascinating life before creating her business. She studied silent meditation in Burma, herbal medicine in China, Buddhism in India, and taught English in Taiwan! Andrea talks about how these disciplines help her run her business on a daily basis. In this episode Andrea shares: Her belief that food is medicine - the key to...
Ep. 4: From Pre-Med to Restauranteur: How Andrea Kyan Went From Online Desserts to P.S. & Co
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBLisa and Sabine chat with P.S. & Co. owner Andrea Kyan. In this week's episode, the ladies are at Andrea's restaurant which stands for Pure Sweets. Andrea has led quite a fascinating life before creating her business. She studied silent meditation in Burma, herbal medicine in China, Buddhism in India, and taught English in Taiwan! Andrea talks about how these disciplines help her run her business on a daily basis. In this episode Andrea shares: Her belief that food is medicine - the key to...
Ep. 3: Miracles In the Meantime: An intimate conversation with author & vlogger Lisa Toomey
July 08, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSabine and Lisa have a vulnerable conversation with Lisa Toomey. She is a woman of many talents as you will come to learn in this episode. She is a vlogger with a YouTube channel called Leesa T, an author, wife, and a mother of 4. Lisa Toomey recently joined a tribe of 12 other female writers to write a book called Here's to Strong Women: Anthology 1, a collection of personal stories meant to inspire us to triumph over our challenges. In chapter 11, titled Miracles In the Meantime, she sha...
Ep. 3: Miracles In the Meantime: An Intimate Conversation with Author & Vlogger Lisa Toomey
July 08, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSabine and Lisa have a vulnerable conversation with Lisa Toomey. She is a woman of many talents as you will come to learn in this episode. She is a vlogger with a YouTube channel called Leesa T, an author, wife, and a mother of 4. Lisa Toomey recently joined a tribe of 12 other female writers to write a book called Here's to Strong Women: Anthology 1, a collection of personal stories meant to inspire us to triumph over our challenges. In chapter 11, titled Miracles In the Meantime, she sha...
Ep. 2: Philly PR Girl Kate Marlys shares her journey from blogger to PR Guru.
July 01, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBLisa and Sabine sit with Kate Marlys, owner of public relations and events company, Philly PR Girl. Philly PR Girl is known as the go-to for all things PR, Social Media, and Events. Kate is also the creator of Photo Pop Philly, Philly's first interactive art exhibit. Kate's background is in marketing, social media, and event planning. In 2012 through the success of her event blog and landing her first PR client in Lincoln Financial Field, Philly PR Girl was born. She has been able to bran...
Ep. 2: Philly PR Girl Kate Marlys Shares Her Journey From Blogger to PR Guru
July 01, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBLisa and Sabine sit with Kate Marlys, owner of public relations and events company, Philly PR Girl. Philly PR Girl is known as the go-to for all things PR, Social Media, and Events. Kate is also the creator of Photo Pop Philly, Philly's first interactive art exhibit. Kate's background is in marketing, social media, and event planning. In 2012 through the success of her event blog and landing her first PR client in Lincoln Financial Field, Philly PR Girl was born. She has been able to bran...
Ep. 1: Don't Wait: Photographer Kirsten White on How She Discovered Her Passion and Found the Courage to Change Careers
June 24, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBSabine and Lisa visit Portrait Photographer Kirsten White owner of Kirsten White Photography at her studio in Turnersville, New Jersey. Kirsten's road to photography was an unconventional one. Her journey began in marketing and lead her to become a teacher for 15 years! While teaching she rediscovered an old passion for photography and started taking pictures of anything she could on the weekends. In 2016 she took the leap and pursued her photography business full time. After years of expe...
Ep. 1: Don't Wait: Photographer Kirsten White on how she discovered her passion and found the courage to change careers
June 24, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBSabine and Lisa visit Portrait Photographer Kirsten White owner of Kirsten White Photography at her studio in Turnersville, New Jersey. Kirsten's road to photography was an unconventional one. Her journey began in marketing and lead her to become a teacher for 15 years! While teaching she rediscovered an old passion for photography and started taking pictures of anything she could on the weekends. In 2016 she took the leap and pursued her photography business full time. After years of expe...
Pilot: Welcome to Coffee n Tea with S & L
June 24, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBWelcome to the pilot episode of our new podcast Coffee n Tea with S & L. We're your hosts Sabine and Lisa. In this episode, we share a little bit of our backgrounds, how we become friends and how this podcast came about. We also answer our most asked question, 'Who's the coffee drinker and who's the tea drinker?' Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you like this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends. You can find us on Apple Podc...