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Women Own It

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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 MB

Ann 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 MB

Kylee 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 MB

Lisa 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 MB

Ann 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 MB

Seantae 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 MB

Allie 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 MB

Allie 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 MB

Ann 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

State 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 MB

Whitney 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 MB

Digital 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 MB

Join 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 MB

State 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 MB

Digital 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 MB

Digital 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 MB

Digital 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 MB

Digital 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 MB

Digital 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 MB

Author, 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 MB

Aseeya 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 MB

Debbie 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 MB

Nico 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 MB

Author & 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 MB

Meet 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 MB

Mandy 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 MB

Our 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 MB

WBCUtah'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 MB

Clancy 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 MB

This 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 MB

Clancy 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 MB

In 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 MB

For 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 MB

Jessica 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

Meet 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 MB

Clancy 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.