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People, Place, & PurposePoppies with Purpose: Lisa CarlinLisa Carlin has an artistic spirit as evidenced by her time spent studying graphic arts and interior design, and you can feel so much of that background woven into her business, Poppies with Purpose. As a breast cancer survivor whose bright pink shoes provided a beacon of hope and a bright spot through her rigorous treatment, she’s bringing those same sentiments and the feeling of a community at large through her company. So much more to share! Where you can find Poppies with Purpose:- Website: https://www.poppieswithpurpose.com/- Instagram: https://www.in...
2023-12-1148 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMorneau Law: Kate MorneauKate Morneau is the founding attorney at Morneau Law, focused on family law. Kate dreamed of being a lawyer from when she was a kid and despite some bumps in the road, pursued that goal tenaciously. Now as the owner of her own law firm, Kate is finding ways to innovate and approach the work differently, alongside creating a more collaborative atmosphere for her team and their clients, and giving back as a rule. You’ll want to hear how she has created business values and reinforced somewhat nontraditional boundaries in her firm. Where you can find Mo...
2023-08-2847 minPeople, Place, & PurposeJ.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works: Nancy BrunsNancy Bruns is the 7th generation family member and owner of J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works located in Malden, West Virginia. Production for the original company started in 1817, moved to their current location in 1832, and they produced salt until 1945, before restarting again in 2013. The history, the business model, the process, it’s all fascinating! Where you can find J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works:- Website: https://www.jqdsalt.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jqdsalt/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jqdsalt- Physical location: 4797 Midland Drive, Malden, West VirginiaMentions from the sh...
2023-07-2442 minPeople, Place, & PurposeRepublic Restaurant Consulting: Ed AloiseEd Aloise, a native of New York City, is the former owner of four restaurants, most recently Republic Café and Campo Enoteca. As of recently, Ed is spending his professional time as a restaurant consultant in the hopes of helping others be successful in the space. With his newly-found free time, he’s an avid cyclist, writer with a book in the works, but also a “mover and a shaker,” so that free time may not stay free for long. Where you can find Republic Restaurant Consulting:- Website: https://republicrestaurantconsulting.com/Mentions from the sho...
2023-06-1245 minPeople, Place, & PurposeHorizon Insurance: Steveo StewartSteveo Stewart is currently the President and Owner of Horizon Insurance, based in coastal North Carolina. While his background is varied, including time spent in the military and as owner of a construction company, despite being the owner of an insurance company now, Steveo is really in the technology and data business. We spend a lot of time talking about disruption, competitive advantage, and the customer experience. You’ll also have to tune in to find out what, not who, Bonnie and Clyde are!Where you can find Horizon Insurance:- Website: https://www.horizon-insurance.com/
2023-05-1552 minPeople, Place, & PurposeDaddy's Junky Music Stores: Fred BramanteFred Bramante is a self-proclaimed lover of rock-and-roll and education. His initial claim to fame was starting Daddy’s Junky Music in September of 1972, originally the smallest of over 11,000 music stores in the country, but grew to be the 15th largest in the United States. It’s a wild story full of excitement and heartbreak. Since Daddy’s closure, now he spends his days advocating for kids and changes to our education systems. Fred’s passion is palpable! Where you can find Daddy's Junky Music:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaddysJunkyMusicWhere you can find...
2023-05-0147 minPeople, Place, & PurposeSouthern New Hampshire University: Paul LeBlancPaul LeBlanc was born in Canada and grew up primarily in Waltham, MA after immigrating to the United States as a child, speaking only French initially, and was a first-generation college graduate. Now he’s the President of Southern NH University (SNHU), the largest nonprofit provider of online higher education in the country with over 185,000 students and counting. While he is a bit of a nontraditional guest for our show, as he does not own the university, Paul has a very entrepreneurial spirit. Through our conversation he passes along some tremendous wisdom from his experience and the many connections he...
2023-03-2759 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMike DoehlaMike Doehla is a longtime health and fitness enthusiast who was able to turn his passions into a very successful company, Stronger U, which he recently sold. Mike is a really down-to-earth guy, and he has a super thoughtful approach, in that he thinks through decisions and information from many angles. His perspective on topics like health and nutrition and running a business often go against what we might consider conventional wisdom, and it’s fascinating to hear his thoughts. We continue to learn a lot from Mike and we’re sure you will too! Where you can f...
2023-03-1356 minPeople, Place, & PurposeOn the Road Again: Mary DimouroMary Dimouro was born and raised in Massachusetts and is a die-hard New England fan. After being a salesperson in a variety of roles for many years, including with Lego, Mary longed to be able to sell something she created. When an opportunity to own and run her own business fell into her lap, she started on the entrepreneurship journey with On the Road Again. The unique bags she makes and the success she has had thus far make for a great story!Where you can find On the Road Again:- Website: https://www.ontheroadagainbags...
2023-03-0641 minPeople, Place, & PurposeWhite Cloud Concierge: Ben WhiteBen White is a Massachusetts native, but his heart is clearly in Utah where he has lived since college. As a bit of an accidental entrepreneur, he has chosen to prioritize fun and a “ski every day” lifestyle, which led him to create White Cloud Adventures and more recently, White Cloud Concierge. We’ll hear about both of those and much more from Ben. Where you can find White Cloud Concierge:- Website: https://whitecloudconcierge.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitecloudconcierge/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitecloudconciergeWhere you can fi...
2023-02-2736 minPeople, Place, & PurposeDirt & Tears: Natasha BuffoNatasha Buffo is a native Californian, now residing in South Lake Tahoe, and a new puppy Mom to Poppy, a yellow lab mix. Her education was focused on sociology and mathematical sciences, but as an outdoor adventurer with a love for writing and a passion for mental health, she now spends her days as a freelance writer and instructor for Mental Health First Aid. Natasha’s story is truly one of seeking and following your truth. Where you can find Dirt & Tears:- Website: http://dirtandtears.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtandtears/...
2023-02-2054 minPeople, Place, & PurposeKate Luczko - Solo Episode: My Entrepreneurial JourneyKate Luczko, the host of People, Place, & Purpose, takes us back to her entrepreneurial roots. From a babysitting and nannying business, to brand new roles in nonprofits and for-profit businesses, to teaching yoga, and more. Some of these fun facts may surprise you - and you'll get to know more about Kate's background in the process! Where you can find more about Kate:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateluczko/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateluczko/- Our website: https://peopleplacepurpose.com/about/- Kate's real estate work: https://www.facebook...
2023-02-1310 minPeople, Place, & PurposeCamping.Tools: Robert McMillanRobert McMillan is a native Georgian, a data scientist, and an avid camper. With his extensive background in technology, he has been a part of multiple entrepreneurial endeavors over the years, including selling seeds from his bicycle as a kid. His current venture, Camping.Tools, came about after he discovered an opportunity while on a trip with his two sons. You’ll hear that story – and more! – from him. Where you can find Camping.Tools:- Website: https://www.camping.tools/home- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/app.camping.tools/- Facebook: https://www.fa...
2022-12-1938 minPeople, Place, & PurposeWash Street: Kristyn Van OsternKristyn Van Ostern has a background working on political campaigns and in finance, and when doing a deep dive into how her time was being spent, discovered a need and a strong desire to outsource laundry. But when no easy and long-term options presented themselves, she took charge and Wash Street was born! In our conversation, in addition to entrepreneurial advice, Kristyn offers valuable laundry advice too. Plus, did you know that there are controversial folds? Fascinating stuff.To receive 10% off any order placed online, use code: 3P10Where you can find Wash...
2022-12-1245 minPeople, Place, & PurposeAlpacas of Montana: James & Sarah BuddJames and Sarah Budd have worked together pretty much since the day they first met, even prior to starting Alpacas of Montana. James is from Maryland, spent some of his growing up years in the US Virgin Islands, then went to high school in Colorado, whereas Sarah was born and raised in Montana, and spent some time studying in Melbourne, Australia when she was younger. The way that alpacas came into their life, you will hear that it would have taken a lot of effort for them to ignore the signs – such a cool story! And what they have be...
2022-12-0552 minPeople, Place, & PurposeIron Furnace Brewing: Tim CloughTim Clough is one of four co-founders of Iron Furnace Brewing located in Franconia, NH, in the heart of the White Mountains. These four guys, including Tim, were friends in high school and always wanted to start a fun business together and a brewery was the idea that won out! You’ll hear more about a couple of the other ideas during our conversation. Iron Furnace has now brewed over 625 batches of beer with lots more to come. They also have an expansive food menu (panini anyone?!) and have created a home base for community members, active tourists, including do...
2022-11-2835 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMermaids + Madeleines: Heather Auclair-WelchHeather Auclair-Welch is the owner of Mermaids and Madeleines, and while she originally hails from Southwest Harbor in Maine and got her start selling artfully decorated rocks as a kid, now she calls Massachusetts home and creates coastal-inspired jewelry and art. The brand evokes positivity, and feelings of calm and joy reminiscent of being near the ocean on a beautiful day. A self-proclaimed introvert making her way as a business leader sharing her brand and her creations with the world, Heather shares so many powerful insights during our conversation. You’re going to walk away inspired! Where yo...
2022-11-2147 minPeople, Place, & PurposeSheFly: Charlotte Massey & Georgia Grace EdwardsCharlotte Massey and Georgia Grace Edwards met and became friends while at college in Vermont with Charlotte hailing from Leavenworth, Washington, and Georgia Grace from Frostburg, Maryland, now residing in Seattle, Washington and Gunnison, Colorado, respectively. Charlotte definitely gets the award for the most unique childhood career aspirations, and perhaps the coolest hobby, and Georgia Grace provides some priceless entrepreneurship funding insight. Together, they have created a super unique, much needed, and really incredible apparel company with SheFly. Where you can find SheFly:- Website: https://sheflyapparel.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheflyapparel...
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2022-11-0833 minPeople, Place, & PurposeK-DEER: Kristine DeerKristine Deer grew up as the youngest of three girls in the suburbs of New Jersey in a home with artistic and creative parents, and an “art room” in lieu of a dining room. Her love for fashion and hot yoga started her on the journey to create apparel that was both functional and expressive, initially for herself, and ultimately transforming into a business, K-DEER, known for their iconic bright and colorful striped leggings. Little did Kristine know the community that would grow around K-DEER and the impact that they would have collectively. This story is a bit different than...
2022-11-0755 minPeople, Place, & PurposeLaney & Lu: Jennifer DesrosiersJennifer Desrosiers comes from a background in engineering and found herself wanting less compartmentalization of “real life” and work, and more infusion of her passions and activities that excite her throughout every single day. So, somewhat spontaneously, she founded Laney & Lu, an eatery with a much greater purpose than just delicious food, and then Palette, a graze box “edible art” company, and now, the mothership Altitude Companies, with many more adventures on the horizon. If you have ever had a moment in your entrepreneurship journey where you were unsure about where you are or where you are headed, this conversa...
2022-10-3148 minPeople, Place, & PurposeTequila 1349: Lizzy LopezLizzy Lopez grew up between Chicago and Arandas Jalisco, part of the Golden Triangle of tequila-making in Mexico, and now calls Chicago home once again. In 2016 when her father gifted each of his children an acre of land in their family plot in Mexico, Lizzy decided to join the third generation of tequila producers in her family. She was able to plant 19 rows of 71 blue agave plants, totaling one thousand, three hundred, and forty-nine plants, and Tequila 1349 was born. There is something extra special about a story of an unexpected entrepreneurship journey and Lizzy has so much to share...
2022-10-2455 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMayo Designs: Carrie MayoFor almost 22 years, Carrie Mayo has been the owner and art director of Mayo Designs, a full-service creative firm working with mission-driven and socially responsible brands – and they recently received b-corp certification. Beyond being a longtime entrepreneur, Carrie has also traveled the country twice in her 96 sq. ft. camper van and now lives full time in a 600 sq. ft. off the grid home in York, Maine. One might say that conservation, sustainability, and conscientiousness are in her blood.Where you can find Mayo Designs:- Website: https://mayowebdesign.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma...
2022-10-1742 minPeople, Place, & PurposeUnearthing Joy: Ashley BrailsfordAshley Brailsford grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina spending lots of time outdoors, as a dedicated girl scout, and being genuinely curious about nature. After acquiring lots of education through both traditional degrees and a variety of jobs, but also learning by doing through living in and traveling to different parts of the country, she decided it was time for her to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and start something of her own. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Unearthing Joy is all about creating outdoor programming for children and families that is culturally inclusive. Ashley says it’s “evolving outdoor plac...
2022-10-1051 minPeople, Place, & PurposeLaBelle Winery: Amy LaBelleAmy LaBelle is a former corporate attorney turned winemaker after a trip to Nova Scotia dropped her into a little tiny winery with a blueberry wine that produced a spark. She says that in that little Canadian winery, she had an ah-ha moment that brought forth her life’s purpose. After lots of hard work and challenges along the way, LaBelle Winery now has three locations, about 250 employees, and is ever-expanding and changing, though Amy is still the ever-passionate winemaker behind it all. Where you can find LaBelle Winery:- Website: https://labellewinery.com- Ins...
2022-10-0348 minPeople, Place, & PurposeBliss Living and Yoga: Janelle Fleur KroonJanelle Fleur Kroon is the Owner, Director of Studios, and Instructor at Bliss Living and Yoga near Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. It's a yoga studio whose mission is a place for you to “flow, breathe, and grow,” and where everyone, including all of their instructors, feel like family. Janelle grew up in Vancouver, spent summers in the Netherlands, and now shares her time and calls all three places home – Vancouver, Holland, and the Cayman Islands. She’s a hugger, a genuine people person, and there is just this contagious energy about her. You can tell pretty quickly that she...
2022-09-2653 minPeople, Place, & PurposeGirls at Work: Elaine HamelElaine Hamel is the Founder and Executive Director of Girls at Work, a nonprofit whose mission is “to empower girls with tools, unleashing their power and potential to accomplish anything,” and truly, empowering others is her life’s work. From Elaine’s roots in renovations and contracting, to dreams of solving our housing shortage and homeless challenges, to replicating Girls At Work worldwide, she doesn’t slow down often, but when she does, you will likely find her at home with her two bunnies, Oliver and Melvin, feeding the birds, working in the garden, or getting her hands dirty – be it potter...
2022-09-1947 minPeople, Place, & PurposeEDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute: Brandon ChrostowskiBrandon Chrostowski is the Founder, President & CEO of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute based in Cleveland Ohio. If you were visiting Cleveland and happened upon his restaurant, you might think it’s just a traditional French restaurant, but in fact, it’s a 501c3 nonprofit focused on providing education, training, and support for those who are formerly incarcerated. After training as a chef himself, Brandon started by teaching in Grafton Correctional Institution in 2011 and now has the French restaurant, a butcher shop, bakery and edwins too; a culinary incubator, community kitchen, event and makers’ space. Having had over 600 people go throug...
2022-09-1234 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMint Printworks: Medina & Tyler GauthierTyler and Medina Gauthier are husband and wife and the co-owners of Mint Printworks based in Nashua, New Hampshire. When a spontaneous move from New England to Hawaii came to an end and they found themselves back in New Hampshire, they decided to start a print shop. From its roots in the attic of their house to a now official space in a historic mill building where they also employ 10 other people, Mint Printworks has created a foundation for the business with its impact on the local communities and the people within. Mint, Medina, and Tyler are woven into...
2022-09-0550 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMorning Light Kombucha: Melinda WilliamsonMelinda Williamson was born and raised in Kansas, is of Native American descent, and had dreams of being an entrepreneur all the way back to when she was in the 4th grade and started a house cleaning business through hand drawing a flyer complete with her school picture taped on it and handing out photocopies around town. While her professional career was primarily based in academia doing research in grassland ecology, that entrepreneurial fire never left her. When an autoimmune disease diagnosis introduced her to kombucha, a whole new world opened up for Melinda, and Morning Light Kombucha was...
2022-08-2945 minPeople, Place, & PurposeBackyard Concept: Tyler RayTyler Ray is the Principal of Backyard Concept, the umbrella organization for Frontyard Law, Granite Backcountry Alliance, and Granite Outdoor Alliance – all focused on supporting outdoor recreation and helping to promote and advocate for the economic benefits of the industry. He escaped the traditional world of practicing law to live and work where he also wants to play in the outdoors. Offline Tyler mentioned his love for the Ferris Bueller quote “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” And we think after listening to our conversation, you’ll a...
2022-08-2252 minPeople, Place, & PurposeWRK: Corinne MilienCorinne Milien is the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants, and thus a first-generation American, now calling Cumming, Georgia home. After serving in the United States Air Force, Corinne worked for Pat Summit and the University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball Team, ESPN, and eventually co-founded and led the non-profit, the Winning Edge Leadership Academy. Now she is forging her own trail in the for-profit space with her company WRK, partnering with organizations to increase diversity and inclusion within the workforce and advance professional leadership opportunities for the underrepresented. She is a dedicated dog-mom, has vibrant and contagious energy, and it...
2022-08-1549 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMainstay Technologies: Ryan BartonRyan Barton is the Founder and CEO of Mainstay Technologies, a full IT and Information Security provider for small and medium sized businesses in Northern New England. And while it has now been 18 years and his team has grown to about 80 people, he says he actually started the business by accident. In our conversation, Ryan shares more about the business and his journey, but we also talk a lot about the role of businesses and business leaders in society at large, the value Ryan sees in using his work to serve others and grow his own wisdom and skills...
2022-08-0857 minPeople, Place, & PurposeThe Sassy Olive: Landria JohnsonDespite thinking, when she was younger, that she would never end up staying in her hometown of Allegan, Michigan, Landria Johnson now runs her very popular headband company, The Sassy Olive, from her hometown. They’re located downtown in a 12,000 sq foot historic building she owns, and where she now employs 22 additional people. In this episode, Landria talks about the challenges of starting a business without credit, self-teaching herself skills prior to the days where a tutorial on nearly anything can be found on the internet, pivoting during COVID, the pros and cons of life on social media, and wh...
2022-08-0148 minPeople, Place, & PurposeGrappone Automotive Group: Amanda OsmerAmanda Osmer is the Fourth Generation Steward of Grappone Automotive Group, which includes five new car dealerships (Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Ford, and Hyundai), used cars, wholesale parts, and service, but Amanda both isn’t a car person, nor is she motivated by money, and yet, she wakes up every morning excited to get to go to work and absolutely loves what she does. With her 25 years at Grappone she is far from the longest tenured team member, but even during her time, the company has taken some significant risks to transform how people buy cars, enacting changes previously unheard of...
2022-07-2555 minPeople, Place, & PurposeFit Bodies: Suzelle SnowdenSuzelle Snowden is the Founder and President of Fit Bodies, and when she’s not living out of a suitcase and jet-setting around the world, she lives in northeast Kentucky. Suzelle is an incredible spark of energy and after listening to her story and her consistent drive to try new things, it probably won’t surprise you that she has been a certified fitness instructor since 1986, spanning time, a wide variety of trends, new formats, and many, many certifications. Her new-adventure-seeking style even drove her to run a 100-mile race, along with lots of 50 and 60 milers, which are incredible feat...
2022-07-1850 minPeople, Place, & PurposeTailored Pediatric Medicine: Kelly Parker-MelloDr. Kelly Parker-Mello is the Physician and Owner at Tailored Pediatric Medicine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a direct primary care practice. Discovering her love of anatomy and physiology in high school put Kelly on the path to becoming a doctor. She has always been a go-getter – marrying her high school sweetheart, getting a puppy, buying a house, and starting medical school, all in a two-month span. Now, she has taken that similar powerhouse approach to allow her to practice medicine in a pretty innovative way that feels like she envisioned when she became a doctor. Plus, she’s learning the...
2022-07-1145 minPeople, Place, & PurposeBREAKTHRU Brands: Laura BarnardLaura Barnard is from the suburbs of Chicago and after a couple of times venturing down paths, she felt like she “should” take (taking the LSAT, law school admission test, thinking she would be a sports agent ala Jerry Maguire, going into the family home building business), she discovered a passion for marketing. In the marketing realm, she had the opportunity to work on cool brands like Skittles and Haribo (best known for their gummy bears), and after climbing the corporate ladder, she opted to step off that track and start her own business, BREAKTHRU Brands, helping market people inst...
2022-07-0445 minPeople, Place, & PurposeStout Heart: Mariah MorganMariah Morgan lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and arrived there by way of Texas, Connecticut, and San Francisco. She’s the founder and principal at Stout Heart, which recently celebrated its 7th anniversary of being in business. Stout Heart is a full-service creative marketing agency serving "brave brands," centered around building relationships, and focused on those who are driven by their values and their character. From collecting beautiful Absolut vodka ads as a kid, to then studying advertising in college, launching her own firm, building a team, growing a family, coming back from a brain injury after being hit by...
2022-06-2444 minPeople, Place, & PurposeLilise Designer Resale (LDR): Elyssa AlfieriElyssa Alfieri is the owner of Lilise Designer Resale, also known as LDR, and she’s the founder of her own clothing line, Inclination, which she describes as “elevated basics with a dash of vintage and estate jewelry, curated for each season.” Elyssa is a social media maven, super community minded, and incredibly generous with her infectious energy and positive attitude. When we joke about bringing snacks just to hang out in her store to spend extra time in her ambiance, it’s absolutely true. You’ll pretty quickly feel her sparkle and find out what we mean when you listen...
2022-06-1758 minPeople, Place, & PurposeCrustology: Anne Cookson & Chris MillerCrustology is a direct-to-consumer, handmade, Midwest-style, cracker crust pizza crust company created in Waukesha, Wisconsin about 30 minutes outside Milwaukee, owned by a brother-sister duo. Chris Miller has a marketing background by education and previously owned a company selling private-label sodas to bars and restaurants. Anne Cookson has a degree in farm management and managed horse farms for many years, subsequently going back to school for business. They have a super cool story and admittedly produce our favorite pizza crusts. We're excited for you to hear about their journey! Where you can find Crustology:- Website: https...
2022-06-1043 minPeople, Place, & PurposeJus Chill International: Javion BlakeJavion Blake is originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica and by way of Montana, New Mexico, and other spots, now resides in Colorado. He’s an engineer by training, and as he said, that allowed him to learn “how to use the resources around you to create the things you want to see,” which is exactly what he has done in starting Jus Chill International. They’re importing breadfruit from Jamaica and turning it into a variety of delicious food products, but with a super strong and much larger mission behind the business, which Javion will tell us all about.
2022-06-0650 minPeople, Place, & PurposeThe johanna b. voss Agency: Johanna VossJohanna Voss has a background working on political campaigns, operations, nutrition coaching, and has leveraged all of that experience, plus her desire to build relationships with those around her, into the business she launched in 2016 as a Talent Manager & Agent for Female Social Media Influencers + Bloggers. Johanna’s role is one that is still fairly new and perhaps a bit mysterious, but you’ll get a good peek behind the curtain of her world and that of her clients in our conversation.Where you can find The johanna b. voss Agency:- Website: https://www.johannavoss.com
2022-05-3050 minPeople, Place, & PurposeJentle Coaching: Jenny CheifetzJenny Cheifetz is former baking company and food truck solopreneur who baked to order from her home commercial kitchen providing sweet treats (including some delicious sounding s’mores cupcakes) for corporate events, celebrations of life, birthday parties, food truck events, and a variety of other happenings but she continually grappled with how to balance the wants and needs of her clients with those of her family. So, she decided to make a change. She sold her baking truck and embarked on a variety of education and training to get here to where she is now as a life coach an...
2022-05-2353 minPeople, Place, & PurposeVermont Salumi & AR Market: Pete ColmanPete Colman is the owner of Vermont Salumi and AR Market, both located in Barre, Vermont. Pete was born in Italy and moved to VT early in life. He spent summers in Umbria, Italy, and the rest of his growing up years on Cate Farm, an organic plant and produce farm in Plainfield, Vermont. Pete has a healthy appetite for food, of course, but also for business and hands-on learning. In many ways, Pete was a trailblazer in the meat product industry in the Northeast, but after years of hard work, has established himself and Vermont Salumi’s products wi...
2022-05-1651 minPeople, Place, & PurposeCoworking House & Crew Personal Assistants: Kristin HardwickKristin Hardwick is a New Hampshire native, and what I would call a "multipreneur." Different than a serial entrepreneur, as she has not just had multiple, successive entrepreneurial ventures, but multiple ventures at the same time – triplets, as we speak - a photography business, a coworking space, and a new personal assistant company. During our conversation, I really appreciate Kristin being candid about she felt historically around not holding a college degree and how she managed those feelings for herself (and don’t let those comments fool you one bit, she is an incredible rockstar!), but one of the most...
2022-05-0935 minPeople, Place, & PurposeEpicLLOYD: Lloyd AhlquistLloyd Ahlquist, also known as EpicLLOYD, is a childhood friend of mine who was a gymnast through middle school, high school, and he started college for gymnastics, but eventually stepped away from the mat. Lloyd took that hard work and determination he learned being a gymnast and put it into his life as an entertainer – an improv comedian, actor, writer, an internet personality, a freestyle rapper, a comedy theater owner, a self-taught businessman, and all-around entrepreneur. Even with all the twists and turns and so many spin-offs, he has never strayed from ensuring his days are filled with doing wh...
2022-05-0240 minPeople, Place, & PurposeAisling Organic: Krysta LewisKrysta Lewis is a licensed esthetician, certified makeup artist, and the founder and CEO of Aisling Organic. After suffering health issues caused by her makeup, at 21 years old, Krysta dove headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship and started Aisling focused on clean, organic products with botanically-based ingredients. Her dedication not just to the world of clean beauty products, but also to start-ups, female founders and business owners, expanding access to capital, and paying forward all that she has learned thus far is abundantly clear in my conversation with Krysta. Where you can find Aisling Organic:...
2022-04-2538 minPeople, Place, & PurposeBrand Pollinators: Kate FossonKate Fosson is the Co-Founder and “Brand Hunter” of Brand Pollinators whose mission is “Inspiring purpose-driven brands to achieve sustainable excellence through values-driven consulting, relevant resource sharing, and high-impact networking.” Her life as a military spouse includes moving to another part of the country about every two years and in some ways, entrepreneurship found her as a means to find continuity in her professional life through those geographic changes. I love the values that Brand Pollinators embodies, but I also really enjoyed the time we spent talking about community, balance in our lives, learning about ourselves, and how we each cho...
2022-04-1844 minPeople, Place, & PurposeMillennium Running: John MortimerJohn Mortimer is the Owner and Founder of Millennium Running. John was a runner in high school and college, eventually had a professional running career with Reebok and Adidas, went on to coach at the college level, and eleven years ago, out of both necessity and a passion for the sport, started a running company. Millennium Running hosts signature road races and triathlons, has a retail store, a running club, and a dedication to giving back the community. The spirit of building a strong and dedicated team, and truly being passionate about what you do every day in attempts...
2022-04-1150 minPeople, Place, & PurposeTiny Farmhouse: Amy McCoyAmy McCoy is the Creative Director, Illustrator, and Founder of Tiny Farmhouse based in southeastern Massachusetts, right near the Rhode Island border. She has spent her career as a Freelance Broadcast Producer, but loves being an artist, traveling, growing her own food and raising animals, spending time in nature, and thinking about sustainability. In this episode, she references numerous times how she wants her uniquely designed tea towels, aprons, greeting cards, notebooks, market totes, and more, to make people happy! Where you can find Tiny Farmhouse:- Website: http://www.tinyfarmhouse.com- Instagram: http...
2022-04-0456 minPeople, Place, & PurposeOutpatch: Rachel Willis and Henry RosarioHenry Rosario and Rachel Willis are co-founders of Outpatch, where they’re turning 100% recycled post-consumer plastic into stick-on patches where the travel patches benefit nonprofits supporting the community each patch represents, and the humanitarian patches benefit nonprofits supporting communities in crisis, allowing you to give where it's needed most.Rachel is based in Colorado and is the Head of Growth & Design. Henry is based in Vermont and is the Head of Operations & Strategy. They met while serving in the US Army, are both avid travelers, and created this business as a social entrepreneurship venture and a community of...
2022-03-2848 minPeople, Place, & PurposeA&E Coffee & Tea: Emeran LangmaidEmeran Langmaid is the Founder of A&E Coffee & Tea, based in New Hampshire, though her background is in textile manufacturing and design. She has a contagious passion for really good coffee and a desire to share that with others which has helped her build her company to a very successful one. We talk about so much in this amazing episode, including the value of building relationships, for her, both throughout the supply chain, but also locally with other businesses and with mentors; challenges she encountered along the way; her story of “losing herself” in the work and the chan...
2022-03-2152 minPeople, Place, & Purpose36creative: Trent Sanders & Steve GabrielTrent Sanders and Steve Gabriel are co-founders and managing partners of 36creative based in Windham, New Hampshire. They grew up together in neighboring towns, discovered their professional compatibility while working together to install radios in friends’ cars when they were young, and concocted the idea to start this now about 20-person agency while hanging out in Steve’s attic during a Halloween party. Throughout this episode and the stories they tell, you’ll repeatedly hear them talk about their purpose – both in life and with this business – and it might surprise you. Where you can find 36creative:- Webs...
2022-03-1454 minPeople, Place, & PurposeErika CohenErika Cohen was previously a reporter, investigative journalist, and is now a freelance writer, editor, ghost writer with a recently recognized niche in the world of numbers, math, and finance, an adjunct professor, and chair of her local school board which in turn makes her, as she says, “a reluctant activist.” She’s so transparent and reflective, and shares so much of what she has learned thus far with us. Where you can find Erika:- Website: https://www.eacohen.comErika's Recommendations:- CEO on the Go: https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/article/ceo-on...
2022-03-0758 minPeople, Place, & PurposeWildCraft Co.: Shana ChauvinShana Chauvin is a multi-faceted entrepreneur whose background includes the medical industry, massage, reiki, owning a yoga and barre studio, teaching a wide variety of fitness classes, including yoga which she still teaches, studying interior design, and her current business, WildCraft Co. where she handmakes and sells macramé decor & creations with, as she says, “a modern boho-chic vibe.” Where you can find WildCraft Co:- Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildCraftCoNH- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildcraftco.nh/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildcraftco.nh/Stay in touch with Peopl...
2022-02-2839 minPeople, Place, & PurposeThe Love Card: Joanne LaCarrubba SteenbergJoanne LaCarrubba Steenberg, the Founder of The Love Card, based in Maine, is a self-proclaimed “entrepreneuraholic,” or as I might call her, a serial entrepreneur, but through all that she has done over the years, she is an educator, and a tremendously caring and passionate person with a huge heart. We met by happenstance, on an airplane, and spent hours on our flight home talking about our all that we have in common – being a yoga teacher, a connection to Long Island, NY, teaching students (her, elementary and secondary; me, college), the world of social media, mindfulness, travel – and sharing...
2022-02-2155 minPeople, Place, & PurposeNew England 360 Fitness: Karen KoutsavlisKaren Koutsavlis is the Founder & Chief Motivating Officer at New England 360 Fitness, whose motto is Practical Solutions for a Healthy Lifestyle. As I both knew from our many intersecting paths over the years and discovered more of in this conversation, she’s a wife, a Mom, a lover of bikes, nachos, being outdoors, and is tremendously dedicated to bettering the health and lives of her clients while also growing and learning as much as she can as a business owner. Where you can find New England 360 Fitness:- Website: https://www.ne360fitness.com- In...
2022-02-1452 minPeople, Place, & PurposeQueen City Cupcakes & Pop of Color: Chelsea StoddardChelsea Stoddard is the Founder of both Queen City Cupcakes and Pop of Color in Manchester, NH. Prior to being a dual business owner, Chelsea was in the social service and insurance worlds and one day, spontaneously decided she was going to open a cupcake shop. Her insurance co-workers were lucky enough to be her taste testers and when the perfect recipes and ideal location were found, her delicious and colorful entrepreneurial journeys began!Where you can find Queen City Cupcakes:- Website: https://www.qccupcakes.com - Instagram: http://instagram.com/queencitycupcakesNH...
2022-02-0754 minPeople, Place, & PurposePenumbra: Alison Murphy & Alyssa McClaryWelcome to our inaugural episode where we hear the story behind Penumbra!Alison Murphy and Alyssa McClary are a married couple living in Concord, NH. Alyssa is a former nurse; Alison is a lifelong entrepreneur – now they own a plant and gift store in NH’s capital city called Penumbra. They started their business in March 2020 just as the pandemic took hold, so as you can imagine, even though their business is new, the journey has been full of twists and turns already, but alongside a great partnership and lots of good humor. Penumbra - "Thou...
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People, Place, & PurposeTrailer: People, Place, & PurposeDo you love to meet amazing people who have taken the leap into entrepreneurship and turned their passion into a successful venture? Join Kate Luczko as she interviews and gets to know business owners and tells their stories - the passion, the learning, the pivoting, the joy….Do you find yourself wondering where someone got their big idea, or how they took the leap to leave a traditional role to start something of their own?Before you travel somewhere, do you spend lots of time searching the internet and reading blog posts to find the lo...
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