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Girls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Transform Your Space [Episode 69]From painting to carpentry, epoxy to power washing, and wallpaper removal to color consultation, Sarah Bueno and her team at @queenofheartspainting can transform your space. Whether you need just a touch-up or a full-on new look, Queen of Hearts will deliver. Based in Wellesley, they serve all of Massachusetts, including the islands.In this episode, we talk to Sarah about how her background in design and real estate influences her work now, and what her experience has been operating in a male-dominated industry. Queen...
2025-10-0142 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Evoke Healing Habits [Episode 68]Healing Habits Psychotherapy & Therapeutic Services is an outpatient mental health office in Spencer offering in-person and online talk therapy, EMDR, and therapeutic groups to individuals in Massachusetts.CEO and therapist Brittany Price, LICSW, opened this private practice in September of 2024, wanting to devote more time to her clients to serve them in the best way she could.In this episode, we talk to Brittany about her journey to becoming an LICSW and common misconceptions about therapy.Healing Habits on Facebook: FacebookGet...
2025-09-2439 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Instill Gym Confidence [Episode 67]Makena Waterhouse believes that the confidence women gain from strength training translates into all aspects of their lives. That's why her online strength training business, MJW Coaching, all stems from helping women build confidence in AND out of the gym. Makena has a dual degree in nutrition and kinesiology, allowing her to serve a diverse range of clients with varying fitness goals. Her methods are backed by research and the latest scientific literature, not internet fads or what's 'trendy.'Hear more about Makena's personal fitness journey and her...
2025-09-1740 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Support Women with Breast Cancer [Episode 66]1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Pawsitively 4 Pink helps lighten the financial burden of that diagnosis for low-income, underserved women in Massachusetts. Founded in 2018 by Michelle Power, the nonprofit organization provides financial assistance in whatever ways needed—whether it's paying for groceries, mortgage/rent, phone bills, utilities, transportation costs, or medication. They also help train emotional support dogs to provide comfort and stress relief to these women and their families. We talk with Michelle and P4P's President Kathy Ch...
2025-09-1043 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Meat at the Cheese [Episode 65]Working as a nurse during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, making charcuterie boards became a way for Kerry Dwyer to unwind after work. But after posting a picture to social media that garnered interest, this passion quickly turned into a business.Now, as charCUTErie Woo, Kerry makes all types of specialty meat and cheese boards, has a board of the month club, creates large grazing tables for special events, and teaches several DIY charcuterie board classes each month all over New England. Most recently, she's opened a storefront in Paxton that also serves...
2025-08-2729 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Offer Nutrition Guidance [Ep 64]Renae LeCuyer is a Registered Dietitan (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) who works with individuals and businesses in Central Mass to provide expert nutrition guidance through her side hustle, Simply Nourished. Whether they're working toward a fat loss goal, managing medical diagnoses, or just looking to eat a better-balanced diet, a variety of patients can benefit from working with Renae to align their eating habits with their lifestyle needs. In this episode, we learn about her process for working with patients to develop customized plans and hear her...
2025-08-2048 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Inspire All Girls [Episode 63]For more than 100 years, Girls Inc. of Worcester has aimed to inspire all girls to be strong (healthy), smart (educated), and bold (independent). They're the oldest and only facility-based, girl-centered organization in Central Massachusetts.As CEO, Tiffany Lillie works to advance this mission and elevate the Girls Inc. Experience every day so that the organization can serve more than 1,000 girls each year. In this episode, we talk to Tiffany about how she came to lead the nonprofit, their research-based programming, and what's in store for the next 100 years.
2025-08-1347 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Narrate Your Projects [Episode 62]Jill Cofsky is a professional voice talent who works behind the scenes to add narration to your projects, including educational, commercial, audiobooks, book trailers, real estate tours, websites, or explainer videos.She's narrated over a dozen children's audiobooks and works with the Hanover Theatre in Worcester to provide audio description services for blind and low vision audience members. In this episode, we talk to Jill about the technical training that goes into becoming a voice actor and how she was introduced to the career. Jill...
2025-08-0637 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Protect Children's Dignity [Episode 61]1 in 3 children in Massachusetts experience clothing insecurity. And underwear is even less accessible because it needs to be brand-new to be donated. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Catherine Maloy founded Cocotree Kids, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to distribute new underwear to at-risk youth in Massachusetts, providing them with a sense of confidence, comfort, and dignity.Since 2021, they've served more than 56,000 kids in MA and distributed nearly 400,000 pairs of underwear. In this episode, we chat with Catherine about what inspired her to start this organization and how...
2025-07-3034 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna House & Shelter Women [Episode 60]With 18 shelter beds and 79 units of housing, Abby's House is the largest provider of affordable, supportive housing in Worcester, designed to meet the needs of women and children.This nonprofit organization provides shelter and affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, and low-income women, with or without children. Founded in 1976, Abby's House overnight shelter was one of the first shelters in the United States for women; since then, they've helped more than 16,000 women and their children. Hear our conversation with Abby's House executive director...
2025-07-2341 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Care for Plants [Episode 59]Fueled by a passion for plants and a desire to share her love for greenery with others, Tiana Diaz opened a specialty houseplant shop T.A.J. Tropicals & Trinkets.Since opening in 2020, T.A.J. has moved locations a few times before settling in their current home at 100 Grove Street in Worcester. Aside from selling plants, plant care accessories, and other trinkets, Tiana also hosts a variety of workshops, like terrarium building and 'plant & sip' nights, where she gets to share her plant knowledge and build community through hands-on...
2025-07-1650 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Simplify Skin Care [Episode 58]Sharon Sanchez believes in the transformative power of habits. At Lileo Skin, she's designed a skin care experience grounded in this belief; it's not just about the products, it's about the rituals.Lileo wants to take you on a journey back to the skincare basics. Their mission is to simplify skin care, focusing on essential, nourishing ingredients, that work with your skin—no unnecessary fillers or complicated routines. In this episode, we hear more about Sharon's inspiration to start the brand, how she formulates products, and what skin essentials are in her daily routine.
2025-07-0942 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Tell Your Brand's Story [Episode 57]Lauren Howe believes every brand has a story to tell. And through empHowered PR, she helps you shout it from the rooftops! Lauren's team works with clients internationally to craft their brand voice and align their messaging, offering brand strategy, executive communications, media training, thought leadership, and more. Outside of PR and communications work, Lauren is incredibly active in the Central Massachusetts community. Her most recent project, Feel Your BrEaST—which was inspired by her own personal experience with breast cancer—works to connect local women undergoing breast cancer trea...
2025-06-2548 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Install Custom Window Treatments [Episode 56]As the owner of Budget Blinds of Worcester & Holden, Allison LeMay is committed to elevating her clients' daily home life with the best window treatments for their unique needs. From blinds and shades to shutters and drapery, her team has a window covering for every style and budget. Servicing residential and commercial spaces in Worcester, Holden, and Jefferson, Allison and her team bring the showroom to you, making the entire shopping process even more convenient! Budget Blinds of Worcester & Holden's Website: Window Coverings | Budget...
2025-06-1844 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Perform Drag & Burlesque [Ep 55]Lady LaRouge is a multifaceted showgirl who offers a unique blend of entertainment and education in the realm of burlesque and drag. Performing locally in Worcester, as well as regionally and nationally, Lady LaRouge strives to preserve the history of the art of burlesque when she takes the stage. Off stage, she produces other drag & burlesque (draglesque) shows, conducts research, and hosts workshops to educate people on the history of these art forms. Lady LaRouge on Instagram: Lady / Laddie LaRouge (@xladylarougex) • Instagram photos and vi...
2025-06-1140 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Sport a Healthy Glow [Episode 54]Real people. Real ingredients. Fake tans. That's the blushtan motto! Their one-of-a-kind tanning solutions are made from organic ingredients, meaning it's the safest way to get a tan! Jenna Sharma opened the BlushTan Worcester studio in 2018 and has been helping women of all shapes, sizes, and colors achieve a healthy, natural glow ever since!In this episode we talk with Jenna all about blushtan's unique approach, why their spray tans are better than other fake tan alternatives, and the importance of proper prep before getting a tan.
2025-06-0442 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Help You Become a Homeowner [Episode 53]Buying a home for the first time—or anytime—can be intimidating. As a loan officer, or more accurately, a "mortgage advisor," Marina Jewers works with prospective home buyers to help them realistically understand what they can afford and get them a mortgage that will work with their lifestyle. Marina particularly loves working with first-time homebuyers to make their dreams of home ownership become a reality, offering accessible and digestible education. In this episode, Marina shares the most important things to know when buying your first home and does some...
2025-05-2840 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Open a Yoga Studio [Episode 52]Celebrating two years in business together, Kelly Mahoney and Stephanie Pratico are the co-owners of River & Stone Yoga! Located on Park Ave in Worcester, their studio welcomes yogis of all levels for a variety of hot, mild, and non-heated yoga classes. In this episode, we talk to Kelly and Stephanie about their respective backgrounds and how they ended up in business together, as well as how they use their studio space to foster community and inclusivity. River & Stone's Website: River & Stone Yoga - Yoga...
2025-05-2138 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Support Family Wellness [Episode 51]As someone who's experienced firsthand how life-changing chiropractic care can be, Dr. Brittany Falcone is incredibly passionate about providing safe, evidence-based, individualized treatments within her own practice.That's why she says Worcester Family Chiropractic is about more than aligning spines; it's about changing lives. Located on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Dr. Brittany and her team specialize in prenatal chiropractic and pediatric chiropractic care. In this episode, we talk about her approach to chiropractic care and all the different issues she's able to treat for expecting moms, new moms, and...
2025-05-1438 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Defend Themselves [Episode 50]Aside from offering krav maga, fitness kickboxing, kids martial arts, yoga, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes at their Holden studio, the Force Defense & Fitness team also travels to various locations to offer self defense trainings. Owner and Head Instructor Tonya Peters has over 15 years of self defense and fitness training experience, but what her business really boils down to is a love for martial arts and teaching. Every day, she gets to help people get fit and go home safe. Hear more about Tonya's passion and the most important self...
2025-05-0736 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Capture Timeless Memories [Episode 49]Kristen Laquidara is your hype girl behind the lens! Since getting her first real digital camera at age 16, she knew photography wouldn't be just a hobby for long. She quickly turned her passion and skill into a business and has been photographing couples, individuals, and families ever since!Obsessed with capturing timeless memories for her clients, Kristen's wedding photos and portraits are lively and true to color. She has a professional studio in Billerica, MA and will travel to wherever her clients take her! ...
2025-04-3040 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Capture Timeless Memories [Episode 49]Kristen Laquidara is your hype girl behind the lens! Since getting her first real digital camera at age 16, she knew photography wouldn't be just a hobby for long. She quickly turned her passion and skill into a business and has been photographing couples, individuals, and families ever since!Obsessed with capturing timeless memories for her clients, Kristen's wedding photos and portraits are lively and true to color. She has a professional studio in Billerica, MA and will travel to wherever her clients take her! ...
2025-04-3040 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Minimize Waste [Episode 48]Green Worcester is all about making the City of Worcester one of the most sustainable and climate-resilient mid-sized cities in America by 2050. And part of that ambitious initiative involves reducing the trash we send to landfills by rethinking how we use and dispose of things every day.Leading the effort on this front is the city's first-ever Zero Waste Coordinator, Miranda Hotham, who's responsible for developing the Zero Waste Master Plan and working with community partners to move the city towards these goals.In...
2025-04-2445 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Minimize Waste [Episode 48]Green Worcester is all about making the City of Worcester one of the most sustainable and climate-resilient mid-sized cities in America by 2050. And part of that ambitious initiative involves reducing the trash we send to landfills by rethinking how we use and dispose of things every day.Leading the effort on this front is the city's first-ever Zero Waste Coordinator, Miranda Hotham, who's responsible for developing the Zero Waste Master Plan and working with community partners to move the city towards these goals.In...
2025-04-2345 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Practice Massage Therapy [Episode 47]The team at Well Rested Massage believes that true wellness starts with relaxation. That's why Owner Tiffany Wilson and her staff provide a tranquil and therapeutic experience that helps their clients relieve stress, ease tension, and restore balance to their bodies and minds.From deep tissue massage to reflexology, all of the treatments at Well Rested are customized to a client's needs to help them relax, heal, and recharge.We talk with Tiffany about her journey to becoming a licensed massage therapist, all the different benefits of massage therapy...
2025-04-1641 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Craft Floral Arrangements [Episode 46]Sam Paradis believes that flowers possess a unique ability to evoke emotions, connect individuals, and create a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere.In 2023, she founded Sam's Stems, a floral boutique out of her home in Auburn, offering unique floral arrangements for all kinds of occasions. Whether it's bouquets for a wedding or centerpieces for a gala, Sam ensures each piece reflects the beauty and emotion of the moment.She also offers flower arranging workshops and flower bar rentals, using the transformative power of flowers to unite people and encourage them...
2025-04-0934 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Upcycle Textile Waste [Episode 45]In Massachusetts alone, more than 250,000 tons of textile goes to waste annually. Mary DiMouro of On the Road Again Bags is on a mission to minimize that waste by upcycling deadstock—materials leftover from companies who overestimated their needs or tossed aside because of blemishes—into durable tote bags and placemats.We talk with Mary about the inspiration behind the business, how she finds these deadstock materials and suppliers, and the honor of continuing her mother's legacy as a seamstress.On the Road Again Bags on Instagram: InstagramWe...
2025-04-0232 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Let the Cats Play [Episode 44]Anyone who's ever had a cat knows how much they love the basic cardboard boxes you receive deliveries in. And if you've held onto those boxes for your cat's sake, you'd know how easily they can clutter up your home and detract from decor. Recognizing this problem, Dawn LaFontaine came up with a solution that to appease both cats and their loving owners: stylish, fun, and eco-friendly cardboard cat playhouses!Dawn founded Cat in the Box to design, manufacture, and sell these unique cat products that are 100% animal safe...
2025-03-2635 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Build Dream Teams [Episode 43]After more than 15 years n HR, Adriana Vaccaro realized there was a gap in the way companies were doing business: their values and mission statements weren't aligning with their decision-making processes or the daily activities of their employees.As a result, in 2021 she founded Culture Redesigned, a talent optimization and culture consulting firm to help employers build and retain dream teams that are powered by a thriving workplace culture. Now, with 4,000-plus employees trained, Adriana is the author of a new book set to release on April 21, 2025: Culture-Minded. In...
2025-03-1943 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Feed the Hungry [Episode 42]More than just a food pantry, El Buen Samaritano is a comprehensive support center offering food, clothing, and the tools people need to access opportunities and break the cycle of poverty.At its helm is Executive Director Mari Gonzalez, who took the organization over from her parents, the founders of EBS.We talk with Mari about the nonprofit's history, all the ways in which they serve Worcester families, the recent increase in food insecurity, and how you can support their mission of helping our neighbors thrive!
2025-03-1248 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Awaken Your Brand Design [Episode 41]Awen & Co is a brand-focused graphic design collective dedicated to awakening a brand’s magic through inspired, hand-crafted design.Founder Stephanie Audette Connor never expected to lead a team, but when the opportunity to grow her business presented itself, Awen & Co naturally evolved into a thriving creative studio. Offering a full suite of graphic design services, Stephanie and her team help businesses craft visually compelling brands.In this episode, we chat with Stephanie about her journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling a creative business, and how she built a...
2025-03-0538 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Create a Mom Community [Episode 40]Annie O'Malley is the owner of Central Mass Mom, a hyperlocal digital media company providing a platform for moms to share their experiences without judgment, find support and friendship, and learn about local businesses and resources in Central Massachusetts.In addition to Annie, more than 30 moms serve as contributors, writing about motherhood, useful tips and tricks, and favorite local spots. Central Mass Mom also curates a schedule of events aimed at gathering moms for a chance to chat and make new friends, as motherhood can often feel lonely and isolating.
2025-02-2639 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Grow the Sport [Episode 39]Northeast Women's Disc Golf (NEWDG) is on a mission to encourage and inspire New England area women to grow their involvement in disc golf through education, empowerment, recognition, and community.In this episode, we talk with two members of the org's board of directors, Chantal Gipson and Kim Kisil, about their involvement and experience in the sport, as well as their upcoming events.NEWDG on Instagram: InstagramNEWDG on Facebook: (20+) Facebook
2025-02-1932 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Bake from Scratch [Episode 38]From cupcakes to cakes, cookies to cheesecakes, and everything in between, all the treats at The Queen's Cups are made from scratch and baked fresh daily!Despite having no culinary training or professional experience, Renee King Diaz founded The Queen's Cups in 2012 and has since turned it into one of the most successful bakeries in Massachusetts!In this episode, we chat with Renae about her path to becoming an entrepreneur and all the challenges of owning a busy bakery.The Queen's Cups Website:The...
2025-02-1230 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Haul Away Junk [Episode 37]Based in Paxton and serving Central Mass and beyond, Nandy's Cleaning Services does residential and commercial cleaning as well as junk removal. Owner Nandy Ganesh has been cleaning for more than 15 years and now has a staff of about 25.
In this episode, you'll hear more from Nandy about her unique experiences in the business and the details of how her team can transform your space.
Nandy's Cleaning Services Website: Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services in Paxton, MA - Nandys Cleaning Services Inc
On Instagram: Instagram
2025-02-0536 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Turn Dreams Into Reality [Episode 36]By blending spirit and strategy, Tiana Burnett is on a mission to empower heart-centered hustlers to monetize their magic. Through her coaching and consulting business, The Alignment Auntie, she helps other visionaries align their businesses or projects with their values so that they, too, can turn passion into profit and foster meaningful impact.
Tune into this episode to hear from The Alignment Auntie herself and how she can help you turn your dreams into reality!
The Alignment Auntie's Website: The Alignment Auntie LLC | Empowerment Coaching for Heart-Centered Hustlers
2025-01-2932 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Find the Perfect Fit [Episode 35]Since opening in 2021, The O Shop has been committed to celebrating every body—of every shape and size—by helping them find the perfect fit. Carrying bra cup sizes A through O, as well as lingerie, panties, sleepwear, and so much more, The O Shop team is dedicated to helping you feel your most body-confident. Located in Worcester's Tatnuck Square neighborhood, they offer complimentary bra fittings and a unique shopping experience!
In this episode we hear from founder Stephanie Ramey on the inspiration behind opening the shop and what sets her boutique apart.
2025-01-2236 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Amplify Nonprofits' Impact [Episode 34]Celebrating five years in business, Magic Lamp Consulting works with small to mid-sized Massachusetts nonprofits to amplify their impact and make their funding wishes come true!
Magic Lamp's innovative approach to business growth, development, and the grants process allows their clients to drive transformative change in our local communities.
We sat down with CEO Debbi Mallinson this week to find out more about the path that led her to a career in grant writing and strategic consulting, as well as her passion for this work.
2025-01-1534 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Teach Women to Build Wealth [Episode 33]Tess Waresmith is on a mission to simplify the often-daunting topic of investing by providing digestible, judgement-free, practical financial education to women.
Through her business, Wealth with Tess, she's been helping women of all different backgrounds and financial situations learn essential investing knowledge to take control of their money and live the life they want!
In this episode, you'll hear more about how Tess got started in this line of work and you'll get some of her top tips for money management in 2025!
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2025-01-0846 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Say Goodbye to 2024 [BONUS Episode 32]For the final week of the year, we have one final bonus episode for you! The two of us are sitting down to talk 2025 goals AND share what we think should be left in 2024.
Tune in, and we'll be back with guest interview episodes starting the first full week of 2025!
2024-12-3039 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Get Their Colors Analyzed [BONUS Episode 31]Seeing as it's the week of Christmas, we wanted to release a fun BONUS episode for you all. Come along to House of Colour - West Side Worcester as Dominique and Catrina get their color analysis done!
Dahci-Snow Croci is the owner of this franchise location in Holden and is a past guest of the pod (check out episode 25 to learn more about her business and career path!). We recently visited her home studio to find out what color season palettes harmonize best with each of us and to give you a little sneak...
2024-12-2311 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Clown Around [Episode 30]When she puts on the nose and bright makeup, Cait Papa becomes Cait the Clown!
As an emotional support clown., Cait brings more than balloon twisting and good vibes to the table. She's also available as your go-to pal in difficult, awkward, or even sad situations, helping to lighten the mood and offer support!
Cait the Clown on Instagram: Instagram
Cait's Website: Cait the Clown | emotional support clown | Worcester, MA, USA
2024-12-1837 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Make Sweet Treats [Episode 29]Despite having no professional culinary experience or training to speak of, in just a few short years, Bri Azier has built a wildly successful business selling hand-crafted, award-winning, artisan chocolates and treats!
Bri's Sweet Treats started as an at-home pandemic hobby and now has an online store and two retail locations in Worcester (inside the Worcester Public Market and the DCU Center). From giant peanut butter cups to chocolate-dipped cookie sandwiches and different flavored chocolate bark, Bri's Sweet Treats has so many different delicious goodies to offer—all made with love and local ingredients! ...
2024-12-1145 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Create Balloon Displays [Episode 28]What started as a part-time job nearly a decade ago most recently became a full-time business ownership venture for Nicole Drouin. In 2022, she took over as the owner of Balloons All Over, a balloon artistry and event rentals company.
From arches to centerpieces to elaborate displays, Nicole can customize balloon installations for any event in Massachusetts and the bordering states. Listen to learn more about her journey in the balloon business and what's in store for the future of Balloons All Over!
Balloons All Over's Website: Balloons All Over | Balloon Designer | Worcester, MA
Balloons All Over on Instagram: https...
2024-12-0440 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Decorate Fun Cookies [Episode 27]Veronica Basdeo hasn't always been a professional cookier, but she's always loved baking as a hobby! After spending a decade in the lab working for a biopharma company, she decided to make a career change.
Today, we know her as The Cookie Lady's Daughter, the business that aims to inspire connection through cookie decorating! She teaches local cookie decorating classes, offers take-home cookie decorating kits, and makes branded cookies.
Most recently, she's expanded into the B2B side of things, selling her cookie designs, cookie cutters, recipes, and class...
2024-11-2041 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Blend Arts & Wellness [Episode 26]The Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness is a community destination for sustainable living, arts & wellness education, and local/handmade shopping.
Opened in early 2020, co-founders Kim Mowers (a sewist) and Barbara Alteri (a psychotherapist) joined forces to create a neighborhood center dedicated to nurturing the balance between creativity and wellness.
Learn more about their mission and everything the BCAW has to offer in this episode!
BCAW's Website: Burncoat Center for Art and Wellness in Worcester, MA | BCAW
BCAW on Instagram: Worcester’s First Re...
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Girls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Wear Their Best Colors [Episode 25]Dahci-Snow Croci is a color analyst and franchise owner of House of Colour's West Side Worcester location. Color analysis is a tool that can be used to embrace your style with ease and confidence. Using color science, Dahci is able to determine her clients' color season to tell them what colors of clothes, makeup, accessories, and even hair look best on them!
Listen in to learn how Dahci became a color analyst, what color season she is, how color analysis can be life-changing, and what getting your colors done can do for you.
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Girls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Cut and Style Hair [Episode 24]Tori Judd and Sarah Jacobs are the proud co-owners of Pink Sunday Salon & Suites in Clinton, Massachusetts. Coming up on one year in operation, Pink Sunday is a full-service beauty salon serving as a one-stop shop for hair, nails, lashes, and esthetics.
Listen to learn more about how Tori and Sarah met, their individual experiences with hair and cosmetology, their future goals for Pink Sunday, and more!
Pink Sunday's Website: Home - Pink Sunday Salon & Suites (pinksundaysalonandsuites.com)
Pink Sunday's Instagram: Pink Sunday Salon & Suites (@pinksundaysalon_) • Instagram ph...
2024-10-3038 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Practice Energy Medicine [Episode 23]Margie Breault is an energy medicine practitioner, medium, foundational mentor, author, speaker, and owner of Prism of Brilliance. Through her business, Margie guides people who are on a journey of profound self-discovery and personal transformation. She offers immersive retreats, coaching, energy healing (in a variety of modalities), and guided coursework.
In this episode, we unpack Margie's self-discovery and healing journey, as well as how she came into practice and started a business.
Prism of Brilliance Website: PRISM OF BRILLIANCE - Prism of Brilliance: Bringing You Into Flow
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2024-10-2333 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Tattoo Beautiful Art [Episode 22]Zafera Kambouris' career started 17 years ago with an apprenticeship. For the last 7-plus years, she's been tattooing out of her own studio, North Moon Tattoo in Millbury, where she's grown to now employ a handful of other artists.
Zef describes her style as more ornamental, floral, and tribal-looking dark-black tattoos. She aims for North Moon to be a place where art blends with mindfulness.
Hear more about Zef's experience and her private studio in this episode!
North Moon Website: Home | northmoontattoo (northmoonart.com)
2024-10-1634 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Bring the Bar to You [Episode 21]Rosanty Garcia is bringing all sorts of delightful drinks directly to you thanks to her brand-new mobile bar! With the help of her husband, she converted an old trailer into a mobile bar that travels right to the site of your special event in Massachusetts! In addition to the mobile bar, Sabores also offers bar services, cocktail and mocktail table set-ups, and mixology classes!
We sit down with Rosanty to hear about her passion for mixology and entrepreneurship, the process of converting a 1986 horse trailer, and more!
Sabores' Website...
2024-10-0937 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Get Organized [Episode 20]Alaina Yonkers is the type of person who would organize a closet just for fun. And then she realized this fun hobby of hers is something people would more than willingly pay for. In fact, professional home organizing and decluttering services proved to be so in demand that she was able to make a career of it!
Her business, Dynamic Order, has become Central Massachusetts' premier professional organizing service provider. Alaina and her team support residential clients throughout the process of decluttering, sorting, donating, and creating a functional home that leaves them feeling amazing.
2024-10-0237 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Empower Young GirlsKaren Spencer is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run - Worcester County, a chapter she started one decade ago in 2014!
Girls on the Run is a continent-wide nonprofit organization that seeks to empower young girls through teamwork, friendship, and running. Their fun, evidence-based programs inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.
We talk with Karen about the upcoming fall season for GOTR Worcester County, their need for volunteers and donations...
2024-09-2538 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Embrace the Body They're InThis week, we meet Leigh Soucy, owner of The Thicket in Worcester! Coming up on its one-year business-versary, The Thicket is a vintage and secondhand clothing store for fat folx located on Brussels Street in Worcester (upstairs from Acoustic Java).
Leigh is on a mission to change the narrative around fat bodies, self-love, and body acceptance. With her store, she wants to help others find clothes that make them feel most themselves and ready to take on the world.
The Thicket on Instagram: The Thicket (@thicketworcester) • Instagram photos and vi...
2024-09-1743 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Live to Eat FoodSome people eat to live, but Tina Vo lives to eat!
Tina started reviewing local restaurants and eateries in 2017 under the Instagram name "Live to Eat Food," and ever since, she's become a well-known foodie in the Central Mass area and beyond!
While being a foodie is a dedicated hobby and passion of hers, Tina is also a primary care nurse practitioner and recently started a side business doing aesthetic (botox & filler) and weight-loss injections under the name Tinaesthetics by Dr. Vo!
We chat with Tina about her food and bubble tea obsessions...
2024-09-0449 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Plan Corporate PartiesThis week we finally get to chat with the highly-recommended-to-us Ashling Rowen! So many previous Girls Just Wanna guests have named Ashling as a fellow woman business owner they love, so we just had to meet her for ourselves!
Ashling owns Infinity Events, a full-service event planning company specializing in bespoke affairs for corporations and nonprofits. She's been an event planner for over 20 years, the last 4.5 of which for her own event planning business.
We chat with Ashling about her experience, her favorite events to plan, what "full-service" really...
2024-08-2840 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Hand Craft PotteryFrom cute trinket dishes and jewelry holders to beautiful bowls and fun home decor, leana Arias makes ceramics by hand and sells them under the business Pottery by Ile.
In this episode, she explains how what started as a fun activity to do with her daughter turned into a passion and eventually into a side hustle! Ileana sells her unique, one-of-a-kind pieces at pop-ups and craft markets, as well as on Etsy.
Pottery by Ile on Instagram: Pottery By Ile (@potterybyile) • Instagram photos and videos
On Etsy: Po...
2024-08-1447 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Talk TrashOur friend Julia Sachs is on the show this week to talk about her dramatic career change from selling diamonds to now selling dumpsters! She shares how she wound up at E.L. Harvey, a local, comprehensive waste management company, and what her day-to-day looks like as a Construction Recycling Manager. We also chat about how her "Diamonds to Dumpsters" Instagram page came to be.
E.L. Harvey's Website: Dumpster Rental & Waste Disposal | E.L. Harvey Westborough (elharvey.com)
E.L. Harvey's Instagram: E.L. Harvey & Sons (@el_harveyandsons) • Instagram photos and vi...
2024-08-0748 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Dismantle Broken SystemsThis week, we sit down with Julie Bowditch, Executive Director of CASA Project Worcester County—a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interest of children in foster care in our region.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are assigned to amplify the children’s voices, advocate for their best interests, and support them on their path toward a safe and permanent home.
We talk to Julie about all the incredible work their organization and its volunteers are doing, as well as all the work that remains to be done.
CASA...
2024-07-3145 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Punch & Kick StuffKat Cataldo, general manager and part owner of ILoveKickboxing's West Boylston location, joins Dominique and Catrina to share her long history with the company, what makes their fitness classes and studio atmosphere different from other gyms, and her favorite things about being a kickboxing instructor.
ILoveKickboxing offers full-body HIIT workouts in a group setting. Their instructor-led classes are suitable for people of all fitness levels. The West Boylston studio just celebrated 5 years in operation and underwent a major renovation to better serve its members!
ILKB West Boylston's Website: Kickboxing...
2024-07-2439 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Support Women EntrepreneursThe Center for Women & Enterprise is an organization that lifts up women who lift up the world. And as the program manager for CWE of Central Mass, our friend Samantha Carr plays a significant role in executing the uplifting opportunities for women entrepreneurs in our area.
As part of the CWE team, Sam helps all kinds of women launch and grow their businesses by connecting them with the resources to succeed. At the moment, Sam is on maternity leave after having her first child this spring (Welcome to the girl gang, baby Callie)! But...
2024-07-1735 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Reclaim Their PowerKate Lally is a multi-passionate person, as evidenced by her roles as a therapist, life coach, spiritual guide, and photographer. In this episode, we talk about her career start as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at a nonprofit, her individual experience as a therapy client, the breakdown that led her to a breakthrough, and what made her establish a life coaching business.
Through her coaching business, Kate mostly works with women who are feeling stuck in a rut. She helps them own and claim more of who they are, encouraging them to step...
2024-07-1049 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Make Genuine ConnectionsAs the Director of Business Administration for City Wide Facility Solutions of Boston, Cara Angeloni wears many hats. She talks with Dominique and Catrina about her role with the company and the recent Lead Like Her she organized to benefit one of City Wide's charitable partners, BeLikeBrit.
Cara is also the incoming Vice President of the Young Professional Women's Association (YPWA) of Worcester and is already hard at work planning their 2024-2025 season!
City Wide Facility Solutions of Boston is a certified MA Woman Business Enterprise. They've been providing...
2024-07-0342 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Drink Good CoffeeCaution: this episode may cause extreme cravings! We're talking with Neelu Mohaghegh, owner of Fuel America on Grove Street and the newly-opened Grove Village Market right next door.
Fuel America - Grove Street Instagram: Fuel Grove Street (@fuelgrovestreet) • Instagram photos and videos
Grove Village Market Instagram: GVM (@grovevillagemarket) • Instagram photos and videos
Neelu's Website: CAFÉ NEELU (cafeneelu.com)
2024-06-2644 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Write Killer ResumesKaylyn Blair, owner of A-OK Resumes joins us this week! Although she got started writing resumes and related job application materials like cover letters and LinkedIn bios, she soon realized that while that may help get her clients the job, it doesn't mean it's the *right* job for them. She expanded her services to become a career coach and help job seekers find career opportunities that align with their passions, values, and their authentic selves.
We pick her brain about the job market these days, what both job candidates and hiring managers are looking...
2024-06-1849 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Build Beautiful BrandsAllow us to introduce you to the amazing lady who introduced us: Bree DiBella! Bree owns Studio DiBella, a Worcester-based full-service creative agency specializing in the collaborative exploration and development of stunning digital and traditional marketing materials.
Recently celebrating five years in business, we talk to Bree about her passion for design and creative work, some of her favorite projects, and motherhood as a business owner!
Bree has more than a decade of creative leadership experience; she's a recipient of Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty award (2021) and was recognized...
2024-06-1246 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Make Stunning VideosWelcome to the show, Emily Acorace of Acorace Creative!
A long-time friend of Catrina, Emily worked her way through the corporate world for about a decade in graphic design and marketing. Now, she uses all that experience to run a creative business of her own with her husband, Anthony.
Acorace Creative offers comprehensive videography and photography services, focusing on creating strategy-based content to uplift businesses of all sizes in New England.
We talk with Emily about her strengths in the industry, some of the projects she's currently working on, her favorite things to...
2024-06-0547 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Spill the TeaHiya! Catrina and Dominique are solo again for this episode. Simply too much has happened since our last recording date, so we needed a whole episode to fill you all in.
For starters, we'll tell you why we're in a new studio location. That's where the tea spill comes in. We, of course, have to discuss the new Taylor Swift album, The Tortured Poets Department, plus how Dominique saw the new Eras Tour Set in PARIS!!! We wish the lovely Catrina May a happy belated Mother's Day and birthday. And we chat about all...
2024-05-2934 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Plan Memorable EventsThis week, we welcome our close friend Stefanie Silva of Silva Social Events! Stef has been in the event planning industry for more than a decade now, coordinating everything from 1,000-person corporate conferences to 50-person baby showers. But her favorite events of all? Weddings.
With such a strong passion for planning memorable events, Stef started her own business during the pandemic. She loves being able to bring a client's vision to life while alleviating them of all the planning stress involved!
Silva Social Events Website: Silva Social Events
Silva Social...
2024-05-1535 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Make Sustainable Candles!In our first-ever guest episode (!), we have the pleasure of talking with Kat Aguilar, owner of Kommon Sense Co. Established in 2019, K Sense Co. is an eco-conscious candle shop focused on making sustainable products for a brighter future! In March of this year, K Sense Co. re-opened in a new physical location at 65 Hamilton Street in Worcester.
Not only is Kat busy running her own business, but she's also incredibly generous with her time, giving back to her Kommunity by volunteering in different capacities with the Young Professional Women's Association (YPWA) of Worcester, Pride...
2024-05-0838 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Start a Podcast!So ... I guess we're podcasting now? This wasn't on our 2024 bingo card, but here we are!
Catrina and Dominique kick things off by introducing themselves and their respective businesses, recounting the story of how they met, sharing their hobbies, and explaining what they hope to do with this podcast.
We're so excited to be bringing you this new show! Follow us on Instagram (Girls Just Wanna Podcast (@girlsjustwanna_pod) • Instagram photos and videos), and subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@GirlsJustWanna_Podcast). Interested in coming on the sh...
2024-05-0131 minGirls Just Wanna PodcastGirls Just Wanna Podcast TrailerWhat can we say? We're girls' girls!
WE'RE LAUNCHING A PODCAST! Dominique Goyette-Connerty of Evergreen Marketing and Catrina Gardner of Catrina & Create are so excited to bring you a show that's for girls, by girls.
Girls Just Wanna will aim to celebrate local women-owned businesses AND those who work to support them. Every week, we'll bring on a guest to promote their biz, share their story, and discuss their entrepreneurial experience.
Episode 1 is launching on May 1st! But for now, enjoy this little teaser vid, and be sure to subscribe here on Spotify, as well as on our YouTube...
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