Latest Small-business Podcast Episodes
020 // Business Systems & Operation Savvy
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - August 04, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutesDesirée is a wedding planner in Upstate New York who designs heirloom occasions that bring people together and allow them to revel in the time they have with one another. After a decade of producing upscale events for international companies and organizations, from intimate dinners at ambassado...
019 // BLM & Social Causes: What to Say When You're Not Sure
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - July 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourWhat’s your story? This is a question Andrea Holland is always asking. Founder of Holland Communications, Andrea is a communications coach whose focus is helping others “find their voice” so they can uplift, educate, and motivate audiences. With nearly 20 years of experience in communications a...
Cardio In The Time Of COVID: Inner Cycle
Small Business Stories - July 29, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThe Inner Cycle, a multi-location spin studio on Boston’s North Shore, quickly adapted their business model to continue serving customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. From socially distanced studio spaces to all-new virtual classes, hear how this small business has continued to thrive in uncert...
Cardio in the time of COVID
Small Business Stories - July 29, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThe Inner Cycle, a multi-location spin studio on Boston’s North Shore, quickly adapted their business model to continue serving customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. From socially distanced studio spaces to all-new virtual classes, hear how this small business has continued to thrive in uncert...
Taroetry
Red Dust Rising - July 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourAn episode on Tarot with Hannah Gatzka led to a fantastic conversation about life transitions, reclaiming our expectations for ourselves (rather than living by other people's rules,) and finding ways to self-soothe when we are at a crossroads. Although this conversation was recorded at the begin...
More than a fitness center
Small Business Stories - July 17, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsRebirth Body Transformation Center isn't an ordinary gym - they offer coaching services that range from spiritual wellness to nutrition. In our latest podcast episode, hear how the owner, Julian, expanded offerings and changed up his marketing tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic Small Business...
More Than A Fitness Center: Rebirth Body Transformation Center
Small Business Stories - July 17, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsRebirth Body Transformation Center isn't an ordinary gym - they offer coaching services that range from spiritual wellness to nutrition. In our latest podcast episode, hear how the owner, Julian, expanded offerings and changed up his marketing tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic Small Business...
Tio Pelon's Salsita
Building Something out of Nothing - July 05, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsToday's guest is Oscar Perez, founder of Tio Pelon's Salsita in San Antonio. We sit down at Shotgun House Roasters and chat about the founding of the company and how it all started, his popular recipes and the importance of branding, hitting the pavement and getting into local and national retai...
How the pandemic affected her restaurant
Small Business Stories - June 29, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsAsia Mei, the Chef/Owner of Moonshine 152, shares how COVID-19 impacted her restaurant in a matter of weeks. From laying off her staff to re-opening under new restrictions, hear how she tackled difficult decisions and adapted her business model in a post-pandemic world. Learn more about Moonshi...
How The Pandemic Affected Her Restaurant: Moonshine 152
Small Business Stories - June 29, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsAsia Mei, the Chef/Owner of Moonshine 152, shares how COVID-19 impacted her restaurant in a matter of weeks. From laying off her staff to re-opening under new restrictions, hear how she tackled difficult decisions and adapted her business model in a post-pandemic world. Learn more about Moonshi...
Even Sunbeams Experience Darkness Sometimes
Red Dust Rising - June 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourIn this episode with Kelly Ewing, we talk about going through pain, rather than around it. Kelly reminds us that even sunbeams experience darkness sometimes, but that the darkness is not something to be afraid of. Without the darkness, there is no transformation, no deep appreciation for the lig...
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Building Something out of Nothing - June 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsToday's guests are Chad and Anthony - founders of Lick Honest Ice Creams. We sit down at Gameday Media Studios and chat about about the founding of the company and how it all started, their chance meeting in New York, moving to Austin and opening their first location on South Lamar, early lesson...
A freshly-groomed look
Small Business Stories - June 05, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsRahanna Gray is the founder of Stylish Pooch, a mobile dog grooming company. In this episode she talks about her appearance on Season 5 of Netflix’s Queer Eye and how she’s been empowered by her new brand identity. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best...
A Small Business Gets A Freshly-Groomed Look: Stylish Pooch
Small Business Stories - June 05, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsRahanna Gray is the founder of Stylish Pooch, a mobile dog grooming company. In this episode she talks about her appearance on Season 5 of Netflix’s Queer Eye and how she’s been empowered by her new brand identity. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best...
018 // Finding Freedom with Food
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 29, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutesMolly Larkin is a psychiatric RN and certified life coach in private practice working here in Rochester, NY, and online. She helps people around the world find freedom from disordered eating and body image struggles. Along with her husband, Dr. Giampaolo Gallo, Molly runs Hummingbird Holistic ...
018 // Finding Freedom with Food
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 29, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutesMolly Larkin is a psychiatric RN and certified life coach in private practice working here in Rochester, NY, and online. She helps people around the world find freedom from disordered eating and body image struggles. Along with her husband, Dr. Giampaolo Gallo, Molly runs Hummingbird Holistic ...
Sustainability is Dope
Red Dust Rising - May 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourKarli talks with Jessi Murray and Anna Frost about Library: A Modern Clothing Company, how they manage it all while holding multiple jobs and looking fantastic all the time. Truly, both these women are fashion icons in the making. But it's not always breezy. We chat about the challenges of start...
017 // Discovering Your Impact as an Artist
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 26, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutesThe Rebel Flower Bomb. She is an unparalleled poetic force. She hails from Rochester, NY where she holds the title for the 2018 Roc Awards Best Female Poet. Her words combine metaphoric magic with bold imagery. Her poems represent the collision of pain and beauty that she has courageously bled t...
016 // Creating an Online Business
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 18, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutesErin is the founder of the Youth Method, has been a Physical Therapist for the last 20 years, and is also a Certified Health Coach and Pilates instructor. Her true passion is to spread the word that no matter your age - you can naturally reset your body to burn fat, look youthful, and get your ...
Cover 3
Building Something out of Nothing - May 17, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsToday's guests are Matt Dodson and Doug Young, co-founders of Cover 3 in Austin and San Antonio. We sit down at their Anderson Lane location and chat about the origins of the company and their shared history in the restaurant industry, opening the first location and having the Cover 3 burger fea...
Work Hard, Play Hard
Red Dust Rising - May 14, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode, we are chatting with Sally January, owner of Siempre Viva. Sally is a woman of great integrity, and this is evident in her business. All her goods are thoughtfully chosen in that they give back, they empower the artisans, and they respect the environment. Sally is unwavering in ...
Kiolbassa Smoked Meats
Building Something out of Nothing - May 10, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsToday's guest is Michael Kiolbassa, President of Kiolbassa Sausage in San Antonio. We sit down at their production facility and chat about the founding of the company in 1949, Michael's transition to President and his grand ambitions for the brand, the implementation of the open book management ...
015 // The Power Of Storytelling
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 08, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutesHélène Biandudi Hofer is a broadcast journalist, a documentary filmmaker, and a media entrepreneur. She is the founder & CEO of HBH Enterprises, a production company and media group she founded which creates and produces solutions based short films and multimedia content about issues that matter...
Founder of Twinkle Apothecary
Red Dust Rising - May 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourStefanie Grant is the owner and founder of Twinkle Apothecary - my all time favorite clean and sustainable skincare brand. Self-made through and through, Stefanie has the grit it takes to launch a successful business totally solo. We found many parallels in our paths, and dove into healing, well...
Impressions of Saratoga
Small Business Stories - May 05, 2020 17:08 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsMaddy Zanetti is the co-owner of two wildly popular retail shops, Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile In this episode she shares how the store pivoted to continue making a positive impact during the quarantine. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways o...
014 // Rocking a Small Business in a Big City
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 05, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesOlivia Marie is a Rochester native, a proud protégée of Natalie's, and is currently chasing her dream in the City of Angels as a makeup artist and content creator. Topics discussed in this episode: Managing insecurities when working in a saturated market *as a creative* Standing out in a bi...
Rocking a Small Business in a Big City
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - May 05, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesOlivia Marie is a Rochester native, a proud protégée of Natalie's, and is currently chasing her dream in the City of Angels as a makeup artist and content creator. Topics discussed in this episode: Managing insecurities when working in a saturated market *as a creative* Standing out in a bi...
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
Building Something out of Nothing - May 02, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsToday's guest is Dennis Rylander, co-founder of Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling in San Antonio. We sit down at the brewery and chat about the company's origins and the local brewing scene back in 2010, the unique challenges of opening a combination brewery/distillery, their foray into retailer...
Courage & Vulnerability & Dolphins, Oh My!
Red Dust Rising - April 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Karli chats with Adi McCasland about her courageous move to Oklahoma City to save the dolphins from the Oklahoma City Zoo. Adi didn't plan to come to OKC or to stay here for long, but when circumstances drove her out of Texas overnight, a tale of bravery and perseverance unfolde...
013 // Having Fun With Instagram Stories
Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong - April 27, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutesJessica Gasbarre is the Engagement Manager for the Memorial Art Gallery where she works on creating re-imagined art experiences for guests. With her focus on fun, she brings in new and different audiences, provides museum-goers with meaningful connections to the collection, shares scandalous and...
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