Women Own It
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Women Own It is a podcast from the Women's Business Center of Utah. The show features local Utah business owners, subject matter experts, and organizations that you should know about as an entrepreneur in Utah. You can own a business, and we're here to help!
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Episodes
Sara Day with UMLF (Utah Microloan Fund)
April 05, 2024 13:29 - 29 minutes - 36.9 MBAnn Marie Wallace, WBCUtah's State Director visits with Sara Day, Program Manager of Utah Microloan Fund. You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It! https://www.utahmicroloanfund.org/
Mollie Halterman, Owner of Gym on Main and Parowan Mayor
March 25, 2024 14:58 - 23 minutes - 28 MBKylee Field, WBCUtah's Southern Program Coordinator visits with Mollie Halterman, owner of Gym on Main out of Parowan, Utah and Mayor of Parowan! You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It! https://gymonmain.com/
Gregan Gibson, owner of Greetings by Gregan
March 25, 2024 14:22 - 20 minutes - 28 MBLisa Jensen, WBCUtah's Southern Program Manager visits with Gregan Gibson, owner of Greetings by Gregan out of Washington, Utah! You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It! https://www.greetingsbygregan.com/
Tessa Arneson, Owner of Maven Create
March 22, 2024 16:20 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAnn Marie Wallace, WBCUtah's Director visits with Tessa Arneson, owner of Maven Create out of SLC, Utah! You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It! https://mavencreateslc.com/
Stacy Jones, Owner of Align
March 01, 2024 15:45 - 31 minutes - 39.6 MBSeantae Jackson, WBCUtah's Norther Outreach Coordinator visits with Stacy Jones, owner of Align out of Cache Valley, Utah! You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It! https://nowalign.com/ https://www.theratechtxusa.com/
Kylee Howell with Friar Tucks Barbershop
January 04, 2024 15:42 - 35 minutes - 35.2 MBAllie Farnham, WBCUtah's Southern Outreach Coordinator visits with Kylee Howell, owner of Friar Tucks Barbershop out of Helper, Utah! You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It!
Author Leisa Wallace
January 02, 2024 20:16 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBAllie Farnham, WBCUtah's Southern Outreach Coordinator has a great conversation with Leisa Wallace, who is a WBCUtah Business Advisor and an AMAZING Author. You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It!
Natalie Kaddas with Kaddas Enterprises
October 20, 2023 15:16 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MBAnn Marie, WBCUtah's State Director has a great conversation with Natalie Kaddas, CEO of Kaddas Enterprises. You won't want to miss this episode! Stay tuned for more interviews coming this new season of Women Own It!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Annie Thomas Owner of Sego Lily Children's Garden
September 11, 2023 14:41 - 29 minutes - 31.3 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Annie Thomas, Owner of Sego Lily Children's Garden. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Molly Leroy with House of Hearing
August 24, 2023 21:53 - 26 minutes - 30.2 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Molly Leroy, Owner of House of Hearing. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Kerri Lewis (Surviving Life After Loss)
August 24, 2023 21:50 - 29 minutes - 34.9 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Kerri Lewis, Owner of Surviving Life After Loss. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - McKenzie Bauer with Thread Wallets
August 24, 2023 20:33 - 43 minutes - 46.2 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have McKenzie Bauer, Owner of Thread Wallets. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews Anne Benson with Krazy Klean Services
August 24, 2023 20:22 - 34 minutes - 42.4 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Anne Benson, Owner of Krazy Klean Services out of Logan. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Jill Shroyer (Expedition HR)
August 24, 2023 20:11 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Jill Shroyer, Owner of Expedition HR out of Park City. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Heather Young Owner of Front Porch Twang
August 10, 2022 17:06 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Heather Young, Owner of Front Porch Twang out of Cedar City. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews! Instagram: @frontporchtwang TikTok: @frontporchtwang Facebook: Front Porch Twang
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Kaitlyn Maestas Owner of Raw Eddy's
August 01, 2022 19:47 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Kaitlyn Maestas, Owner of Raw Eddy's. Raw Eddy's brings you delicious snacks made with brain boosting adaptogens. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews! Instagram: @raweddys
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Jennie Hendricks Owner of Century 21 Prestige Realty
July 29, 2022 21:53 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Jennie Hendricks, Owner of Century 21 Prestige Realty. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!I Instagram: @jennie_hendricks
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Heather Waegner with Heather Waegner Photo
July 20, 2022 20:49 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Heather Waegner, Owner of Heather Waegner Photo. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews!I nstagram: @heatherwaegner @heatherwaegner.photo
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Trina Limpert, owner of Rize Next
July 19, 2022 22:47 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Trina Limpert, Owner of Rize Next. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews! Instagram: @rizenext @tech.moms @trinaceleste
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Brenda Blackburn with Beyond Boarders
July 18, 2022 19:19 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Brenda Blackburn, Owner of Beyond Boarders. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this season of 25 Utah Business Owner Interviews! Instagram: @brenda_lee_b
25 Women Business Owner Interviews - Isabelle Kaul with Z's Mobile Detail
June 16, 2022 22:53 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTo celebrate 25 years of WBCUtah, we will be interviewing 25 Utah Women Business Owners for season 4 of the Women Own It podcast. On this episode, we have Isabelle Kaul, Owner of Z's Mobile Detail. Isabelle is a recent high school graduate and already rockin' it in the entrepreneur world!
Networking & Masterminds
March 28, 2022 20:55 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBState Director, Ann Marie Wallace is joined by Bri Henke from DIG (Design In General), Kimberly Flores from fulFILLed, and Janine Smith from A Kitchen From Scratch to talk about their networking/mastermind group. Be sure to tune into this fantastic episode on how you can start your own networking/mastermind group!
How Did She Do It? Amazing Product Ideas and How to Protect Them
March 15, 2022 22:24 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWhitney Rigby, owner of Magnetic Hair Design, joined by Ashly Kulland, WBCUtah Digital Media Specialist, will share her journey in creating a first of its kind product, a magnetic hair extension. After five years developing her hair extension line, she launched Magnetic Hair Design with her husband Daniel in 2021. MHD has been in numerous magazines, met tons of celebrities, and has been working on the patent for her product. Learn how to take an idea and make it into a sellable product and ho...
Social Media & Marketing with Skye Amanda
March 08, 2022 21:19 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBDigital Media Specialist, Ashly Kulland is joined by Skye Amanda from Seedling to Stars to talk about our most asked question... How to do Social Media & Marketing?
Date Night & Gift Ideas from Utah Women Owned Businesses
February 11, 2022 19:02 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJoin Brigetta and Ashly as they talk about different date night ideas and gift ideas all from Utah businesses listed on the utahwomenowned.com business directory!
WBCUtah Cohort Programs - Next Step & Ms. Biz
February 07, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBState Director, Ann Marie Wallace is joined by Debbie Drake, our Southern Program Director and Malavika Deo from Deolicious. On this episode of Women Own It, they talk all things Next Step and Ms. Biz - our two cohort programs!
New Year, New Goals, and Starting a New Business with Ann Marie Wallace
January 05, 2022 21:42 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBDigital Media Specialist, Ashly Kulland is joined by State Director, Ann Marie Wallace to talk about how to start a new business, what the WBCUtah has to offer, and what the WBCUtah has coming up in 2022.
All Things TikTok with Ashly & Brigetta
December 22, 2021 19:32 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBDigital Media Specialist, Ashly Kulland is joined by Brigetta, our Northern Program Coordinator to talk all things TikTok for Small Businesses.
Interview with Molly from BROWNIES! BROWNIES! BROWNIES!
December 08, 2021 18:33 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDigital Media Specialist, Ashly is joined by Molly from BROWNIES! BROWNIES! BROWNIES! to talk about the highs and lows of owning your business, how to start a business, and how to work through hard times in business.
Deals, Small Business Saturday, Women-Owned Businesses with Brigetta Uta'i
November 24, 2021 18:08 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBDigital Media Specialist Ashly is joined by Brigetta, our Northern Program Coordinator to talk about Small Business Saturday, all the women-owned business deals that we find, and how to support Women-Owned Businesses around the state of Utah.
Welcome Back to Season Three!
November 17, 2021 23:39 - 3 minutes - 5.79 MBDigital Media Specialist, Ashly Kulland gives a brief overview of what is coming up on season three of the Women Own It podcast. We have a lot of exciting episodes. Stay tuned!
Traveling while Owning Businesses with Lynn Smargis
August 20, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBAuthor, owner of Write for You and Travel Gluten-Free Lynn Smargis joins Debbie to talk about her businesses and how she incorporates travel into her entrepreneurial life. She shares the resources she has taken advantage of to learn how to succeed at business ownership, and what her goals are for the future. Lynn has owned several businesses and talks about how she does her research when following a new idea. This is the last episode of Season 2 of Women Own It! Podcast.
Taking Advantage of Apprenticeships with Aseeya Grant
August 04, 2021 21:19 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBAseeya Grant, owner of Petal to the Metal, joins us to talk about her flower business and the apprenticeship that propelled her business forward. We talk about how she began arranging flowers using her Trader Joe's grocery finds and how her style has evolved. She shares how meeting with a WBCUtah advisor was so helpful for her business and the other free resources she has taken advantage of. Check out the new Petal to the Metal branding that Aseeya teased in this episode!
Growing a Coffee Business in Southern Utah with Lori Hanna
July 08, 2021 21:24 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBDebbie sits down with Lori Hanna, owner of Perks! Espresso and Smoothies shops across Southern Utah. Lori has owned her business for almost twenty years. She talks about how much of the coffee business is about building relationships. Now with several years and multiple locations under her belt, Lori talks about what she has learned about running a business and how she's brought in many family members to help her grow the Perks! brand.
Turning a Backyard Farm Into a Business with Lincoln Street Farm
May 28, 2021 23:39 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MBNico and Nat from Lincoln Street Farm spoke with WBCUtah's Digital Media Coordinator Eve about how they turned their passion for farming, soap, and candle making into a business. We cover what it looks like to work with your partner, how they've centered their LGBTQ identities within their brand, and how they went viral on TikTok. You can find Lincoln Street Farm on their website, Instagram, and TikTok.
Prep for Outdoor Market Season with Katie Mullaly
May 20, 2021 22:01 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBAuthor & Publisher Katie Mullaly joins Clancy to talk about selling at outdoor markets. Katie has been selling her children's books at markets in and near Utah for years and has even written a book about best practices for vendors at street fairs and farmer's markets. In this episode she shares tips from her book, Outdoor Market Survival Guide, including what to bring, what to wear, and how to act (for example: don't leave early!) You can find Katie's children's books at https://landofchildr...
Creating a Product to Solve a Problem with Jami Furniss
April 28, 2021 22:09 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBMeet Jami Furniss, owner of Moxie Blankets. Jami made her first prototype of her weighted blanket as a way to help her son overcome his nightmares. Her product is now a favorite for people with sensory disorders, anxiety, restless leg syndrome and more. Jami talks about finding work life balance, how she sources, and how much she learned from "University of Youtube." Find Jami's blankets here: https://www.moxieblankets.com/
Work/Life Balance In Your Business with Mandy Madsen
April 13, 2021 22:30 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBMandy Madsen, owner of Mad Dough, joins WBCUtah Digital Media Coordinator Eve to talk about starting her donut business during a pandemic and how she has handled the quick growth of her business. Mandy talks about business influencers that have inspired her and how she made sure to create space for work/ life balance when she started her business. She talks us through everything from hiring her first employees to how she comes up with her flavors. Find Mad Dough on Instagram and at the new C...
Egyptian Food in SLC with Menna Rashwan
March 26, 2021 22:54 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBOur Digital Media Coordinator is Eve is joined by Menna Rashwan, owner of Aziza SLC. Menna talks about moving to Utah from Egypt with her family and sharing her culture through food. She shares how supportive the foodie community in Salt Lake City has been for her business, and how she hasn't been shy reaching out to her dream collaborators, with great results.
Establishing Boundaries with April McPherson
March 12, 2021 22:25 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBWBCUtah's Southern Business Advisor Amber chats with April McPherson, owner of Trail Folk Designs in Cedar City. April shares the story of her jewelry business and how setting boundaries is crucial for her work/ life balance. Amber interviewed her on the day she was moving from Etsy to her own website and asked her about the future of Trail Folk Designs.
Building Your Network Intentionally with Tenisha Hicks
February 26, 2021 23:52 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBClancy is joined by Tenisha Hicks, owner of Isha Esthetics. Tenisha shares how she has grown her network and how different tiers of her network check different boxes, from business besties to personal friends who she doesn't talk shop with. Tenisha shares experiences she has faced as an African American woman in Utah and opportunities she sees for allyship and change within the business community and the Utah community at large. She shares a tons of advice from following your dreams, avoidin...
You're Not Alone with Allison Lew
February 06, 2021 01:45 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBThis week we are joined by Allison Lew, founder of Braid and Head of People at Blip Billboards. Allison talks about the origins of Braid and how every move she has made has been inspired by the support of a strong network of women. She talks about being a mentor and a mentee, and how important it is for her to pay it forward. You can connect with your fellow entrepreneurs on Braid's Facebook Group here.
How We Can Help You with Ann Marie Wallace
January 19, 2021 23:34 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBClancy is joined by Ann Marie Wallace, State Director of the Women's Business Center of Utah. Ann Marie talks about her upbringing in rural Utah, her previous career in hospitality, and the last ten years at WBCUtah. She talks about getting help and encouragement from her old manager when she wanted to open her own business and WBCUtah helped her. Learn how we help women business owners with whatever they need.
Building in Charitable Giving with Claudia McMullin
December 10, 2020 23:07 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode recorded at a Coffee with Clancy event in February (pre-pandemic), learn how Claudia McMullin, owner of Hugo Coffee, structures her give-back program to support animal rescue organizations. Even if now is not the right time for you to structure giving into your business, we hope you'll learn from Claudia and her business journey.
Caregiving with Jill Armijo
November 18, 2020 19:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBFor the Season 2 premiere of Women Own It, WBCUtah's Debbie Drake talks with Jill Armijo, owner of Savor Your Life health coaching and author of Home of the Unknown Soldier. Jill talks about how her faith helped her find her husband, whose story she writes about in her book. Both she and her husband struggled with mental health in different ways, and Jill found health coaching as an outlet to help others, especially other caregivers, take control of their own mental and physical health. Find...
Growing a Baking Business During COVID with Jessica Wignall
September 03, 2020 21:32 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBJessica Wignall, owner of So Baked, sits down with Clancy to talk about how she grew her business and how she is weathering the pandemic. Jessica talks about her background in interior design and how she was able to find more success and fulfillment when she pivoted to baking. You can find So Baked on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sobakedslc/
Chat with the Chambers
August 19, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis episode is a recording of our Solve the Business Puzzle series. We invited presidents of chambers of commerce from across the state to answer all your questions about what a chamber does and how they can help your business. Learn how smaller and bigger chambers function and how you can get involved.
Using Contractors to Grow with Tara McHugh
August 01, 2020 01:04 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBThis is a recording of our Coffee with Clancy virtual training series. Business Advisor Clancy Stone is joined by Tara McHugh, owner of Jupiter Dog Sitting. Tara also works full time splitting her time between WBCUtah and the Salt Lake Chamber. Hear how Tara balances it all and uses contractors to enable herself to step back and work on her business, not just in her business. Tara talks about the struggle to gain confidence in yourself as a business owner, and takes us through her pricing st...
Starting a Bakery at Home with Julie Varela
July 17, 2020 20:42 - 35 minutes - 49 MBMeet Julie Varela, owner of Piece of Cake bakery in Cedar City. Julie tells us how she started a baking business in her home as she finished up culinary school. Our first conversation with Julie was recorded before COVID-19. We then catch up with Julie to see how she has pivoted her business and her life during this pandemic.
Planning an Exit Strategy with Meili Myles
July 02, 2020 21:43 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBClancy sits down with Meili Myles, owner of BGR Sugarhouse, about why it's so important to have an exit strategy in place, even as you are just starting your business. They talk about how important it is to know where you want to end up with your business, what is your goal? In addition to owning a business, Meili is a business broker helping others sell their businesses. This episode was recorded before COVID-19.