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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 min