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Proofing StagePanning for Feedback Gold: A Strategy BonanzaMarie Silverstrim, User Experience (UX) DesignerWhether you are observing actions or directly asking, your customers and clients are telling you something. Understanding not only what that is but the why behind it... well, that's what gets you to the good stuff.And, while it's always a good time to make sure your business goals are aligned with customer needs, Q1 of 2025 continues to remind us that the behaviors we use to understand these needs might not mean what we think they do, or what they once did. Just as possible, new and...2025-02-261h 08Proofing StageREPRISE! Don't Say "DEI," Just Make it Mean SomethingWhen times are shit and you need a pep talk... and strategies... and allies... It's time to return to our Season 2 Episode with:Erin Stampp, she/her, MPP - Director, Professional DevelopmentWashington University School of Medicine in St. LouisIn this episode of Proofing Stage, hosts Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner are joined by DEI practitioner Erin Stampp. Together, they unpack the challenges and necessities of implementing effective DEI strategies, even for minority business owners.Erin emphasizes that true diversity goes beyond visibility; focusing on fostering an i...2025-02-191h 03Proofing StageDefund, Dismiss, Delete: Business Lessons from Forgotten RadicalsDr. Eleanor Rust and Dr. Tristra Newyear YeagerProducers, Writers & Hosts of Frances Wright: America's Forgotten RadicalWomen have - and do - play significant roles in shaping history, yet their stories are often never recorded in the first place or simply erased. By answering the question "Frances who?" Eleanor and Tristra provide insights into how some women-owned businesses are also forgotten - if they were acknowledged at all. Tired of battling algos? Navigating the troubled waters of modern journalism?Let's redefine success and shed light on women while...2025-01-291h 01Proofing StageYou Can't Grow by Cutting: The 20/25 ExperienceSusan Clayton, Founder of WhitePaws RunMitts Better now or better now? Better now? Like many of you, we're entering the new year fine-tuning our vision and calling on our support systems. This includes brilliant business minds like, Susan Clayton, Founder of WhitePaws RunMitts who is hitting her stride while elevating themes for underrepresented founders with candor and joy. How can many of these businesses are both over-mentored and under-supported? How can spending money be difficult, and asking questions be threatening? Susan commiserates with Michelle and Joan in the Proofing Stage era, with sharpened pe...2025-01-0856 minProofing StageBONUS: They Burned Women, Not Witches with The Human ResorceressTabitha? Cute, but don't mess. Endora? Fierce.Sabrina? Work.Joanne Lakomski? Um, legend.We're here with some new, free bonus content to start off 2025. Our recording with Joanne Lakomski, The Human Resorceress, was particularly content-rich and timely as we reflect on this past year while priming us for the new one.Hey, if you're one of our Proofing Stage+ Patreon subscribers, this is your second bonus with Joanne. Just a little plug for supporting us in that way. Ahem... This bonus content highlights themes that we couldn't fi...2025-01-0118 minProofing StageHR Magic with The Human ResorceressJoanne Lakomski, Human Resorceress Coaching and Consulting At a time of year when we can feel overwhelmed, reflective, daunted and blessed (often within the same 30 minutes), we've got a salve for both your personal and professional pain points. This week Michelle and Joan connect with Joanne Lakomski, the Human Resorceress, bringing years of expertise in HR and Organizational Development to her coaching and consulting practice. Joanne's sorcery leverages a love and articulation of concepts and how they can illustrate what's at play in our work environments, and in our own minds. Her powers en...2024-12-1846 minProofing StageGetting a Grip: Occupational & Entrepreneurial TherapyBrandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPPFounder, CEO at AskSAMIE Part session with your OT, part advice on goal setting and business management from your ET ("Entrepreneur Therapist"), Dr. Brandy Archie drops all kinds of knowledge on this week's episode. From her approach to working with those looking to age in place, to her lessons from multiple ventures aimed at improving patient quality of life, independence and self-determination, Brandy is leading the conversation for caregivers and founders alike.And have we mentioned that she hosts the Care Lab podcast? Together, Mi...2024-12-0449 minProofing StageGratitude for Changing Our Minds: Business Books that Go Down EasySome things never change, and this includes our appetite for business self-help books. This holiday week, we're sharing a special episode with Joan and Michelle, discussing leadership-development propaganda from days gone by. What do concepts of success and decision-making look like in the rear view mirror, and what, perhaps not surprisingly, still holds true?Spend some time in this cozy conversation with our Proofing Stage hosts as they carve out some of these perspectives and serve up some of their own. It's the ultimate "proofing" episode just in time for your Thanksgiving trek, prep, to-do list, or...2024-11-271h 00Proofing StageWhat Qualifies You? Passion, Position, Funding & FilmmakingDr. Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD Co-founder of Shots With That LLC Marie Wilda, Founder/CEO Lenkai.co In this week's episode Michelle and Joan sit down with producers, Anaïs and Marie, to learn more about the driving factors behind their documentary film, Harmacy, including their personal experiences and funding sought to make it happen. While Big Pharma and the opioid epidemic have flooded our culture and consciousness, less attention has been paid to pharmacies themselves - their workers, and the people they serve.As...2024-11-1343 minProofing StageRepresentation Matters: The 'Who's Got You' of Good PRMegan Hanson, Public Relations & Communications ConsultantIn an age of perpetual content creation and AI, you don't tend to hear much about traditional PR anymore. Often, it can feel like it's about the likes, the engagement numbers. And, don't get us wrong, measures are important. But here's a secret that this Proofing Stage episode shouts loud and proud: It's the people behind those measures that matter most. Customers. Team Members. Your Publicist - these are all people, baby. Actual human beings who, in the words of Megan Hanson, "want to connect with actual human beings."2024-10-3056 minProofing StageProofing Stage: Food as a Conversation StarterFor many a small business owner, it's the toughest job they've ever loved. From sloppy egg sandwiches to doing the (nearly) impossible, come along with the founders of Bottoms Up Bagels as they pull back the curtain on building their dream. From obstacles and lessons learned to wins and hard-earned perspective, there's something here for everyone just trying to make something happen- or even just watching it happen.Proofing Stage is out now wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music by Thorn HazeWritten by Joan Kanner and Michelle Bond2024-10-1501 minProofing StageBreaking the Bank: Grants' Biggest Secrets RevealedGet That Cash! Business Grant GuidanceStraight Cash Opportunities for Your Business, Homie.Finally, the pro-tip episode we've been promising for ages! Well, about two seasons anyway. From grant-writing to review, Michelle and Joan join forces for a content rich, use right now conversation on grants. The two focus on finding, applying and reporting on those funding sources that are the best fit for your needs, while creating a process that keeps your admin time light but can still drop the cash needed to start, grow or scale your business.F...2024-10-0957 minProofing StageProofing Stage: Your Rx for Business WellnessPrescription drug commercials tell us all the time how life can be different, better, more vibrant. Sometimes it's not that pill we take but the people, knowledge and influences we take IN that make all the difference. Here's our pitch for regular doses of Proofing Stage making you feel like a more empowered you in no time ... with maximum side effects!Theme Music by Thorn HazeAdditional Music by Lexin_Music via PixabayWritten and Produced by Joan KannerFeaturing @kaitkdesigns @okay_everything @rescuepoetix Erin Stampp, Alexis Grant and...2024-10-0401 minProofing StageTrailer 3.0: The Journey of Proofing Stage“Proofing Stage is all about this journey. We know we could have just given up and moved on, keeping our learning (and our cringe) to ourselves. Be we didn’t.”On Proofing Stage, Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner get to the heart of what it means to build something from the ground up. They’re talking to founders, makers, and strategists who aren’t afraid to spill the tea on their biggest mistakes and hardest-earned wins. Ever wondered how to recover when things go sideways? Or how to draw the line between hustling and burning out? This p...2024-09-1101 min
EFT Tapping StoriesFrom Exhausted to Energized: A Guide for Caregivers of Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum DisorderSend us a textMandi Freger, M.Ed., DCEP, LBS, LPCPA Licensed Professional Counselor PC008174PA Licensed Behavior Specialist BH000192This increasing amount of stress on the caregivers has not been well-addressed formally or informally. It is rare to find seasoned clinicians who are resilient enough to remain in the field, let alone have excellent knowledge of this disorder to make a significant impact in direct practice. Treatment for the caregivers’ children always comes first. In this state of urgency combined with the lack of consistent resources, parental stress has not been ad...2024-08-2532 minProofing StageWhat Acquiring Minds Want to KnowAlexis Grant, Founder & CEO of They Got Acquired“What I’m passionate about is helping founders who have put their blood, sweat, and tears into these businesses, especially female founders, to walk away with as much money as they deserve,” says Alexis Grant, founder and CEO of They Got Acquired. In this episode, Lexi joins Michelle and Joan to demystify the often-underestimated art of selling a business, especially for small and underrepresented founders.The conversation digs into why thinking of a business sale from day one can be a game-changer for small businesses, and ho...2024-08-1446 minProofing StageWait, Business Ops Can Feel Good?Veronica Yanhs, Founder of Business Laid Bare & Creator of the Orgasmic Operations® MethodWhat do Star Wars and Aladdin have in common? For Veronica Yanhs, founder of Business Laid Bare and creator of the Orgasmic Operations® Method, they’re the start of her journey into blending kink with business operations. She joins hosts Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner to discuss her unconventional brand and the power in tightening up your business operations to achieve business growth and profitability - not to mention peace of mind!Operations are the lifeblood of any business, and Vero...2024-07-3159 minProofing StageYou Gotta Break Up to Break ThruRescuePoetix™ (she/her/ella/ellas), Poet, Advocate, Artist, Educator“It’s breaking up and then finding the breakthrough in that breakup,” says RescuePoetix™ as she talks with hosts Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner about her podcast, discussing how breaking up with concepts and constructs can lead to profound insights and personal growth. RescuePoetix™—the first Puerto Rican woman poet laureate emeritus of Jersey City—shares her journey as a bilingual, globally published performing poet, advocate, spoken word artist, and educator. A practiced advocate for herself and others, she inspires as an artist manager, and speaks about...2024-07-1753 minProofing StageMichelle and Joan "Role" with Avis BooneIn what would become the waning days of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes last September, Bottoms Up Bagels (BUB) trekked up to New York City to spread some bagel love, and rounded out their BUB Roadshow engaging with those on the picket line. Among them was Avis Boone, actor, model, voice actor, photographer and content creator. Avis produces the That's How We Role podcast, where she talks with women making an impact as entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, artists, actors, entertainment industry professionals, advocates, solopreneurs about their businesses and careers. Especially, their motivation and inspiration all while serving...2024-07-1041 minProofing StageIn Service of Food BusinessesSue Ellsworth (she/her), Manager of Piedmont Food Processing Center and Founder of WE Power Food In the food industry, facing challenges is like battling summer heat—you can’t escape it, but you can learn to thrive with the right supports. In this episode of Proofing Stage, hosts Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner explore the realities with Sue Ellsworth, Manager of Piedmont Food Processing Center and Founder of WE Power Food, about running a shared kitchen successfully.Sue reveals how the center evolved into a 10,200 square-foot haven for 65 companies, navigating cross-contamination and o...2024-06-261h 04Proofing StageData, Integrity and the Sexiest BeastGuest - Sarah O'Leary (she/her), Founder and CEO of Mend Acupuncture---Imagine entering a dimly lit room. It's vast and yet you immediately feel tucked in. Soothing sounds swirl around you with a "whoosh, whoosh." You sit down in a dreamy recliner. After you settle in, you notice others quietly resetting their nervous systems. And just as you ask yourself "Could I be next to go on this journey?" you are approached by an open, capable and trendy practitioner. They speak first, offering both expertise and partnership delivered in a dulcet tone "What...2024-06-1249 minProofing StageDon't Say "DEI," Just Make it Mean SomethingErin Stampp, she/her, MPP - Director, Professional DevelopmentWashington University School of Medicine in St. LouisIn this episode of Proofing Stage, hosts Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner are joined by DEI practitioner Erin Stampp. Together, they unpack the challenges and necessities of implementing effective DEI strategies, even for minority business owners.Erin emphasizes that true diversity goes beyond visibility; focusing on fostering an inclusive culture where diverse identities are seen and valued. The conversation also covers practical aspects like dietary restrictions in food businesses and universal design. Michelle and Joan...2024-05-291h 02Proofing StageBONUS: Kait and Caro on What's Worth It and Intellectual Property in ArtGuests - Kait Klusewitz (she/her), Muralist/Artist | Caroline Lampinen (she/her), ArtistThere was so much goodness in our conversation with Kait and Caro that we couldn't fit it all into the full episode. This mighty bonus episode continues with the artists discussing the very real costs of stress and short turnaround times on last-minute, jobs and the true value of your time when being an entrepreneur.Our co-host, Joan Kanner, also tees up important questions about intellectual property for artists and start-ups in general. While it may not be top of...2024-05-2215 minProofing StageThe Art of a Well-Placed ‘No’Guests - Kait Klusewitz (she/her), Muralist/Artist | Caroline Lampinen (she/her), ArtistBringing art to business and business to art, hosts Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner dive into a vibrant discussion on "Proofing Stage" with two extraordinary creatives. Kait Klusewitz and Caroline Lampinen join the episode to unpack the powerful intersection of creativity and social impact. Celebrated for their engagement with community and social movements—particularly their support for the Black Lives Matter initiative—they share how they've transitioned from “W2” jobs to self-employment and roles that fuse passion and talent with purpose and personal...2024-05-151h 02Proofing StageBONUS: Interviewer InspoSome pods offer a peek behind the curtain. But in today's bonus episode, Michelle and Joan give peeks inside their heads!Now that they're doing the asking, whose asking acts as examples to emulate?And, yes, you'll be left asking yourself "wait, who had their own talk show?!"Some delicious samples from this bonus served up in paper soufflé cups below:Michelle:"These are things you maybe you talk about with your friends over a happy hour and you commiserate and then you go on to do something else. But i...2024-05-1305 minProofing StageFrom False Urgencies to Force Multipliers“There is so much false urgency I have fallen prey to that I’ve learned about through this business. I don’t want to see other people making those mistakes, especially women,” says Joan Kanner on past challenges in business. Alongside co-host Michelle Bond, they kick off the second season of Proofing Stage. Likening the podcast to a business self-defense course, Michelle and Joan aim to equip female business owners with the necessary knowledge to fend off unexpected or unfair obstacles.The duo shares their diverse backgrounds and their journey from career frustrations to creating their own ventures...2024-05-0833 minProofing StageTrailer 2.0: Welcome to Proofing StageNot just business as usual!Proofing Stage provides real talk, actionable guidance, lessons learned (don't make the mistakes we did) and the validation that YOU ARE NOT CRAZY (like when you've been gaslit) for female business owners. Season 1 laid the foundation by unpacking 8 years of running a successful food business. Now Joan and Michelle continue the discussion with a cadre of brilliant, straight-shooting guests. Available now anywhere you get your pods. Listen. Subscribe. Spread the word.Theme music by Thorn HazeArtwork by...2024-04-1702 minProofing StageBONUS: An Anecdote about the Antidote to Unsolicited AdviceEver walk away from an exchange with someone “trying to help” whose brilliant suggestions leave you feeling frustrated or drained? Or, maybe you’ve been that well-intentioned person who has missed the mark? Worse yet, you may not know either way. In between seasons Joan and Michelle discuss recent experiences (good and bad!) and dissect the all-too-frequent tendency to leap before listening. And, we offer a simple hack to trick us all into doing better.Find more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supp...2024-04-0809 min
The Jeff Bullas ShowHow Two Jersey Girls Turned a Disaster Breakfast into a Booming BusinessJoan Kanner and Michelle Bond are are the Co-Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels. Bottoms Up Bagels® is a small batch bagel shop, preparing handmade, authentic NJ style bagels, house cured lox and specialty cream cheeses. Inspired by the traditions of bagel-making dating back to the 1940s, these Jersey girls founded BUB in 2015. Bottoms Up Bagels brings classic flavors to long-time residents and transplants alike. BUB began as a pop-up based business in Baltimore City and grew from there thanks to their team members and devoted customers, collaborators and champions (aka “BUBalas”). In 2019 they launched...2024-04-0556 min
That's How We RoleThe Space Between 'Atta Girl and 'I Told You So' with the Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Joan Kanner & Michelle Bond - S2 E8It is Women’s History Month and what a great time to share this conversation…In this episode, I am speaking with not one, but TWO fabulous entrepreneurs and Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner. They are also co-hosts of the Proofing Stage podcast.Michelle is a Returned Peace Corp Volunteer and has run 11 marathons. I guess that is how she has the stamina and energy to RUN a business.Joan created the music streaming app, Fugu...2024-03-2339 minProofing StageBONUS: Grabbing Life by the $50 Bill - The G.O.Y.A. PrincipleHave you ever found yourself frozen in a moment, opportunity dangling before your eyes, only to hesitate and miss out? Picture this: a room full of college freshmen, a motivational speaker, and a single $50 bill that sparked a revelation Joan has carried with her into her forties. On this bonus episode of Proofing Stage, Joan takes you back to her freshman orientation at Montclair State University.Listen for a candid reflection on the insights that simmer over time and discover why, when the next chance comes your way, you might just find yourself reaching out w...2024-03-1102 minProofing StageBONUS: Hot Mic - Owning Our Shit and Calling BullshitEver realize what's a big f'n deal to you matters not to others in the same situation? Get to know your hosts, and the process behind Proofing Stage in this bonus clip. Or, simply wonder what the hell we're talking about as we kept on recording. Michelle and Joan comment on shit they've had to reflect on, and Amanda and Michelle call "bullshit" on Joan's being at a loss for words. Find more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstage See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener pri...2024-03-0402 minProofing StagePoints for CreativityWe're celebrating the end of Season 1 with big slice of creativity, talking inspiration and intention with a generous sprinkling of strategy. After all, if you've started a business or dream of starting one, you've got that creative inside you. Whether it's thinking about a different way to design your venture altogether, or giving it just the right vibe or visual representation, your business and your brand is an extension of you. So, take some time to get it right and be PROUD of what you've created. In this season finale the creative forces behind Proofing Stage discuss t...2024-02-211h 14Proofing StageBONUS: Branding Beyond Your Logo - Some Not So Self-Evident TruthsWe're approaching the end of Season 1, but not before a jam-packed episode on creativity and collaborations to help amplify your food business. This bonus clip covers important considerations for your brand's visual identity, including who can help and when to drop the big bucks:Whether working with a firm or independent designer, ask them in advance about:Their project discovery process In addition to logo, which visual branding pieces they provide (e.g. style guide)And, remember:Logo ≠ brand identityTake time to get to know your customer well before dumping a lot of money int...2024-02-1902 minProofing StageRoadshow Part II: A Tale of Three CitiesThe level of difficulty is slowly intensifying for the BUB crew as they embark on new formats and increasingly longer Roadshow stops from 2021-2023. From overcoming obstacles like staffing shortages and supply chain shortfalls to equipment breakdowns, team injuries and illness, the gnarly bits of taking the bagel show on the road abound.But, as Amanda and BUB's co-founders discuss, there are community connections and piles of scrumptious bagels, lox and sandwiches to make the trip(s) worthwhile. Episode 8 includes highlights from the likes of Cohoes, NY, Columbus, OH and Cedar Rapids, IA. Each with its own...2024-02-141h 14Proofing StageBONUS: The Great Cover Letter Cover Up - Is that Ideal Candidate for Real?As the Roadshow rolls on, Bottoms Up Bagels (BUB) begins to hire locally for stops in various cities. In our next full episode, we'll relive some of those hits, but today's clip is decidedly about the misses.From would-be employees with a penchant for grand theft to those who've taken a swing at law enforcement (literally), we're exposing the hilarious, often alarming disconnect between cover letters (AI-generated ones to be specific) and the actual individuals behind them.Speaking of AI, the Proofing Stage crew doubles down on the tomes of future bonus content we're collecting...2024-02-1203 minProofing StageRoadshow Part I: Grow Where You're Planted, but First Go Where You're WantedEarlier in the pod we introduced the BUB Roadshow, Bottoms Up Bagels (BUB)'s way of busting the water myth and testing new markets for expansion. Part bagel pop up - part traveling circus - at its core, "The Roadshow" is about bringing good bagels to more people with local communities at its center. Today, Joan, Amanda and Michelle pull back the curtain on the how, and the why (oh, why?!) of doing an insane thing on top of the already questionable thing of running a small business. Because when you know your customer is everywhere, you g...2024-02-0759 minProofing StageBONUS: Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em!No Surgeon General's Warning needed for this bonus content. Catch us chatting about smoking of the savory smokin' kind. Meats. Dairy. Pellets vs. chips. Indoor vs. outdoor. This little excerpt didn't make the cut for our conversation about the BUB Roadshow in Bozeman, Montana, but it's full of flavor. Enjoy this preview of what's to come when full episodes of Proofing Stage resume THIS Wednesday, 2/7.#smokedmeats #bbqbitches #smokinhot #beefbrisket #briskethashFind more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you...2024-02-0502 minProofing StageBONUS: Don't Finger My Bagel BinThe air was thick with election fever, but even thicker with the scent of fresh bagels.Imagine our surprise when what we thought was a media frenzy for our beloved bagel bonanza at the Marion Public Library turned into an impromptu meet-and-greet with a Republican presidential candidate! In today's bonus episode, Michelle and Joan recap this somewhat humorous, mostly unnerving, Tale from the Roadshow. Join us for laughs, a sprinkle of politics, and a whole lot of heart from the Proofing Stage team.Then on Feb. 7th, we resume new episodes with a f...2024-01-2904 minProofing StageA Room of One's Own When You Don't Own ItAny small business involves risk, often calculated and sometimes underestimated. Still, the brands you love press on every day through countless obstacles and decisions, bringing a team and the desire to not skip a beat along for the ride. But, what's behind your favorite place setting up shop, or shuttering its doors? This episode covers the ground from BUB Hub beta's build out and the team finally having a space of their own, through the end of the initial lease term - all against the backdrop of a global pandemic. We also remind you (and us) why t...2024-01-2449 minProofing StagePlacemaking in the Era of Ghost KitchensIt's 2019 and Bottoms Up Bagels (BUB) is feeling the pinch of increased overhead while working with a limited business model - relying on pop ups, catering and wholesale without everyday direct-to-customer sales opportunities. The wheels are set in motion though, and the dream of production meeting retail in BUB's first brick and mortar is on its way to being realized. At this, our halfway point of Season 1, Amanda follows Joan and Michelle through the early stages of locating a space for the future home of their business, and digs into the balance between finding fertile ground, making s...2024-01-1743 minProofing StageBONUS: 3 Key Questions to Assess Food Hall FitAre you a food entrepreneur who's considering moving your business into a food hall?Here's Michelle's primer on which questions to ask - so you can get the answers you need. She covers:- Square footage and layout- Common areas- Build-out and outfitting- Types of lease structuresIt's time to equip yourself with knowledge - and Michelle's here to help!Find more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting y...2024-01-1505 minProofing StageThe Myth of Meritocracy/Mentorship, SchmentorshipWhat's that they say about hindsight? Sometimes we're fortunate to see red flags in real time. But, most times it takes a while. And, even then we can still be left wondering what happened. Or, whose version of events were "right." Then, throw in the question of intentions (known and unknown) and it's easy to give up on the prospect of ever really understanding the meaning of a given situation. But here at Proofing Stage, we never give up. We're trying to put past business experiences into context and bring what learnings there are forward for us, a...2024-01-1041 minProofing StageBONUS: "When you put it down on paper, you put it down..."In the spirit of the new year, we're sharing our aspirations. What are yours?In a recent production meeting, Michelle, Amanda and Joan asked: "What's your hope for this podcast?" This BTS bonus episode begins to answer that question... Some highlights below:Joan:"It had to have catharsis, but also have catharsis with meaning [outside of us]. I feel like just a bitch session for us would not be meaningful to listeners and also readers...So it's important to like to meaningfully share something, to establish who we - all the three o...2024-01-0814 minProofing StageBONUS: Sifting Through the Sales Speak of Startup 'Resources'We're winding down our year and having some fun within the entrepreneurial landscape. What can prompt one human being to get up and go, can generate a Camden Yards-style wave of eyerolls from another. In this clip, not quite mini-sode, Joan runs down a few of 2023's standout CTAs for budding business owners.Find more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you, AND access new bonus content in-between episodes! See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener privacy and r...2023-12-2903 minProofing StageShared Kitchen ConfidentialAh, Anthony Bourdain, you are still deeply missed. What happens when the utopia of accessing commercial equipment, making your product with a bit more ease, and being around theoretically like-minds begins to fade? Here, the everyday challenges of scaling a food business butt up against culture clashes and finding your voice. What's in any of our control? And what should you look for when relying on other, more powerful, entities to help you build your dream? This double-wide episode gets down and dirty in the (shared) back of the house, while dishing out helpful hints fo...2023-12-201h 13Proofing StageBONUS: The Lox Knife StoryGather around for story-time... this mini-sode about the power of gifting yourself permission is more evergreen than seasonal. #impostersyndrome #loxtoreflecton #criticalcontrolpointFind more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you, AND access new bonus content in-between episodes! See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener privacy and read our disclaimer here.2023-12-1803 minProofing StageBootstrapping: "I was powered by The Drug"You're getting to know our founders a little more everyday. The context provider. The cut-to-the-chase-er. The outside observer. While the businesses we've begun are in different industries, the hustle is similar - living the literal dream while trying to make ends meet, and having the right tools for the job. Were we getting ready for a dog show? Nope. A theater performance? Nope. A farmers market? YES! This week, you'll learn about Bottoms Up Bagels' (BUB's) first sales day - which was not unlike the build up and culmination of a Christopher Guest movie. Whether you are a...2023-12-1351 minProofing StageBONUS: Why We're Really Doing this PodJoan shares why the Proofing Stage pod is important to her, and to us. Find more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you, AND access new bonus content in-between episodes! See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener privacy and read our disclaimer here.2023-12-1100 minProofing Stage"So, why are we doin' this?"Michelle and Joan are doers. They don't just have ideas, they go after them - sometimes too hard and for too long. Sometimes to great success and following. This first episode of Proofing Stage lays the groundwork for why, after a professional lifetime of going after things, creating and improving, it's time to take a look back and figure out where to go from here. And, why doing it with others is the only way to do it. As the episode title suggests, we answer the question: "Why are we doin' the podcast?" Together with ou...2023-12-0643 minProofing StageTrailer 1.0Welcome to Proofing Stage. We're here for it. And, you're in for a treat. Find more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you, AND access new bonus content in-between episodes! See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener privacy and read our disclaimer here.2023-12-0400 min
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark DyckJoan Kanner, co-founder of Bottoms Up Bagels in Baltimore, MarylandSometimes you just see a need and feel compelled to fill it. After working together in the corporate world and being underwhelmed by the quality of their box lunches, Joan Kanner and Michelle Bond decided to bring the great bagels of their native New Jersey to Baltimore. Starting with pop-ups and market bakes in 2015, by 2020 they opened Bottoms Up Bagels on Greenmount Avenue. Now they are taking their bagel show on the road, after two very successful pop-up roadshows in Bozeman, Montana and Cohoes, NY. Dialing in from the hoodoos of Utah, Joan and I discuss how great...2022-06-2257 min
Novel & Non-ObviousJoan Kanner: IP Comes to the Restaurant BusinessFrom recipes, to proprietary techniques, to business processes, the restaurant business has more IP concerns than it might at first appear. That's a fact that Joan Kanner, co-founder of Bottoms Up Bagels in Baltimore, MD knows all too well. On this week's episode of The Novel & Non-Obvious Podcast, she and Yoriko discuss the role that IP has played in the development of her business and what restaurant owners need to think about when considering their unique IP.2021-06-3034 min
Novel & Non-ObviousJoan Kanner: IP Comes to the Restaurant Business From recipes, to proprietary techniques, to business processes, the restaurant business has more IP concerns than it might at first appear. That's a fact that Joan Kanner, co-founder of Bottoms Up Bagels in Baltimore, MD knows all too well. On this week's episode of The Novel & Non-Obvious Podcast, she and Yoriko discuss the role that IP has played in the development of her business and what restaurant owners need to think about when considering their unique IP.2021-06-3034 min
Klassiska poddenJean SibeliusHan döptes till Johan men kallades för Janne. Världen känner honom som Jean, Kalevalas kompositör och finskt nationalmonument. Men hur finsk var Sibelius egentligen? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Musiklista:
Valse Triste, arr Wayne Shorter
Kullervo
Tuonelas Svan, ur Lemminkäinen sviten
Finlandia med Joan Baez
Symfoni nr 2
Violinkonsert
Symfoni nr 4
Luonnotar
Symfoni nr 5
2017-12-0658 min
Tollans musikaliskaFlyktens musik 4Möt sazspelaren och sångerskan Nadine Al Khalidi som flytt från Irak och oudspelaren Maher Mahmoud som flytt från Syrien. Fjärde programmet av fem av Birgitta Tollan. Musiker som flyktingar har rört sig över jorden sedan dess begynnelse. Många musikaliska genrer och uttryck är resultatet av musiker som flytt och vandrat från land till land under årtusenden. De två professionella musiker vi skall möta idag har flytt från krig och brott mot mänskliga rättigheter. Båda har personliga erfarenheter av de två diktatorer vars gärningar gjorde att de valde att fl...2016-06-0739 min
MusikmagasinetFlyktens musik 4Möt sazspelaren och sångerskan Nadine Al Khalidi som flytt från Irak och oudspelaren Maher Mahmoud som flytt från Syrien. Fjärde programmet av fem av Birgitta Tollan. Musiker som flyktingar har rört sig över jorden sedan dess begynnelse. Många musikaliska genrer och uttryck är resultatet av musiker som flytt och vandrat från land till land under årtusenden. De två professionella musiker vi skall möta idag har flytt från krig och brott mot mänskliga rättigheter. Båda har personliga erfarenheter av de två diktatorer vars gärningar gjorde att de valde att fl...2016-06-0438 min
Tollans musikaliskaDet osynligas piano del 5: Operabögar och lesbiska sopranerLesbiska sopraner? Kristin Norderval kritiserar traditionell opera och Stella Scott lämnar operascenen. Möt även den manlige traumatiske sopranen Ira Siff, La Gran Scena Opera Company i New York. Inom operavärlden finns en uppsjö homo- och bisexuella män. Men hur många lesbiska kvinnor känner vi till? Över hela världen lyser lesbiska sopraner med sin frånvaro. I alla fall de som är öppna med sin sexuella preferens. Till programmet idag har en svenska tackat nej hon är rädd för att få sin karriär spolierad och hennes hustru är orolig för sitt jobb inom...2016-04-1239 min
The Startup Soiree Podcast - Startup SoireeStartup Soirée Podcast 044 | Joan Kanner & Michelle Bond | Karmic Messenger | Bottoms Up BagelsIn this episode of the Startup Soirée Podcast, Patrick talks with Joan Kanner & Michelle Bond | Karmic Messenger of Bottoms Up Bagels2016-01-0600 min
TeaterprogrammetMöt Ingela Olsson, skådespelare och regissör!Möt Ingela Olsson, skådespelare som ibland regisserar och som började i fria teatergrupper men som nu har sin hemmabas på Dramaten i Stockholm. Under sin karriär har Ingela Olsson spelat allt från prästfru i filmen Såsom i himmelen till Drottning Kristina på scenen. Hör om Ingela Olssons arbete med bland annat den prisbelönta Joan Didion-monologen Ett år av magiskt tänkande och varför hon ibland känner sig besläktad med Margaretha Krook. Och hör henne berätta om varför hon föredrar nyskriven dramatik framför klassikerna; de innehåll...2015-11-1300 min
TeaterprogrammetMöt skådespelaren och regissören Ingela OlssonMöt Ingela Olsson, skådespelare som ibland regisserar och som började i fria teatergrupper men som nu har sin hemmabas på Dramaten i Stockholm. Under sin karriär har hon spelat allt från prästfru i filmen Såsom i himmelen till Drottning Kristina på scenen.
Hör om Ingela Olssons arbete med bland annat den prisbelönta Joan Didion-monologen Ett år av magiskt tänkande och varför hon ibland känner sig besläktad med Margaretha Krook. Och hör henne berätta om varför hon föredrar nyskriven dramatik framför klassikerna; de innehåll...2015-04-2400 min
KonfliktKris och DemokratiOm kriströtta grekiska väljare och spanjorer som vill vända de etablerade partierna ryggen. Den ekonomiska krisen fortsätter att pressa euroländerna, men vad är egentligen mest oroande för EU-projektet - budgetunderskott eller demokratiunderskott? Hör röster från Aten, Madrid och Vårberg om hur mycket kris demokratin egentligen tål. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Konflikts program om Kris och Demokrati börjar i Grekland - det land som gett världen ord som Demokrati, Politik och Ekonomi, men också Kris, Oligarki och Hierarki. Hur gick det till nä...2015-01-2455 min