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Shop TalkCarving Her Niche: A Conversation with Butcher Taryn Barker, Port Moody, BCTaryn Barker is little, there’s no question. It’s even in the name of her business. What’s not little is her drive, her dreams, her delightful personality and her eagerness to be the best butcher she can be. As a successful small business owner, already ten years in business, Taryn and her mostly female team have carved out an impressive place for themselves. Great products and first-class service is what you get at The Little Butcher, where Taryn and her team are always keen to pass on their knowledge of the benefits of local, sustainable farming and nose-t...
2022-06-2219 min
Shop TalkThe Power of WordsHow often do you read a book and can clearly imagine it in your mind, visualizing all the little details, what the characters look like, how they sound, even what they’re wearing? Isn’t it magical when this happens? What if your website, blog and social media copy could do the same? Could it help potential clients connect with you on a deeper level, where you can show who you are in a real way, without the jargon, without the hard sales pitch? You don’t write well, you say. Writing and expressing yourself doesn’t come nat...
2022-05-1617 min
Shop TalkCapturing Moments with Xanthe BerkeleyWelcome to Shop Talk. I'm your host Louanne Midgley from Tell Your Story Videos and I want you to meet Xanthe Berkeley. Xanthe is an incredible film maker, stop motion animation artist and lifestyle/portrait photographer who beautifully captures life's moments and teaches others how to as well. With colourful and easy style, Xanthe has an uncanny ability to sense not only what to shoot, but also how to beautifully showcase her life's moments. Xanthe's stop motion animations are superb and as a result she's worked with many well-known UK brands on their social media...
2022-05-1324 min
Shop TalkImportant Considerations When Renovating Your Home and Choosing a ContractorIf you’ve ever renovated a room, a floor in your home, or your whole house, you know that choosing a contractor is a very important decision and not to be made lightly.How do you choose one contractor over another? What stands out for you? Is it all about the workmanship? Is it the customer reviews? Is it a strong referral? Is it the contractor's process and price?It’s likely all of the above.And what about their background, their character and their communication style? Does that matter to you? In toda...
2022-03-0112 min
Shop TalkFind Your True NorthWhy is it that nearly everyone knows their Zodiac sign and something about it? What if there was more to it then just a horoscope and with a practical use for your life and your business? Find Your True North is Lauren Degolia's tagline for her Astrology business and a great title for this episode of Shop Talk. It means that there is indeed more to Astrology than being a Leo or a Gemini and I had the privilege of not only interviewing Lauren about her astrology business, I also became a client.
2021-12-1619 min
Shop TalkA Foodie's FeastSome people you just want to get to know and learn their story. Valentine Kitamura is one them. She is the owner of Eden West Gourmet, a much-loved shop for all things gourmet in Port Moody, BC. The last two years since Valentine took over the business has seen her do triple duty in every aspect of small business ownership in order to work safely and stay connected with her customers. She’s a no-nonsense, let’s-get-it-done kind of person and she’s done just that by staying focused, stretching her learning and getting outside of her comfort zone. She is...
2021-11-2423 min
Shop TalkWearable ArtAlicia Agarrabeitia of AAGoldsmith tells the story of how she felt she was at a crossroads in her career. The way forward would take her into completely different directions. Many are happy she chose the path she did. Including yours truly. As a modern, artisan goldsmith and jeweller, Alicia demonstrates her incredible ability and skills with her beautiful collections, transforming old jewellery to new and generously shares her "why" and her process, which is pure gold.
2021-11-0515 min
Shop TalkThe Power of LoveKelly Strongitharm, Founder of Ruben’s Shoes Society, is a woman who cares deeply and is naturally determined. She finds a way and trusts that if something is really meant to be, it will happen. This is a story of the power of love, of hope, of resilience and making change happen. After watching this episode of Shop Talk, I’m confident that you’ll agree that we need more Kelly Strongitharms in this world. Learn more about how you can help to make a difference by visiting www.rubensshoes.com.
2021-11-0518 min
Shop TalkYoga, Wine, Why Not?In this episode of Shop Talk, Louanne interviews Shelley D’Amico, owner of Namaskar Yoga Studio in beautiful Parksville, BC. With yoga, Shelley transformed her grief into a purpose-filled, intentional life that she has lovingly shared with her clients in her studio over that last five and a half years. For Shelley, yoga is for everyone, every body, at any age, no matter what physical shape you are. As Shelley puts it, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga.” As a yoga studio business owner, it’s a little different. Shelley isn’t always peaceful and harmonious 24/7. She is human a...
2021-11-0513 min
Shop TalkA Year of FirstsDo you crack open a new book with glee because it either came highly recommended or you recently went browsing in a bookstore and found the perfect book? What a feeling! Meet Danica Sommerfeldt. She owns Coastal Bookstore in Coquitlam, BC. It’s a woman-owned, independent bookstore and Danica opened it during the pandemic. She didn’t know if it would survive. Her plans for it had completely changed, but over the last eight months, Danica has indeed survived. She doesn’t hold back about how difficult it’s been; but every day she reflects upon all the ups and downs...
2021-11-0514 min
Shop TalkPumpin’ MamasWhat do you do when an existing product doesn’t solve your problem? You may think about how you would change it to make it better, but that's usually as far as it goes.This was not the case with Wendy Armbruster. There must be a better way, Wendy thought, when she needed to pump occasionally in order to feed her baby. Wendy was a working mom and as such couldn’t always be available for breastfeeding. Out to solve her own poor user experience with existing pumping bras, Wendy engineered a much better, hands-free pumping bra, unwittingly creating a new...
2021-11-0516 min
Shop TalkThe Business of HairWe all have one and for many of us, they are an absolute treasure. And once you find one who understands that rather important part of you, you really do feel like you’ve won the lottery. I’m talking about your hairstylist. In this episode of Shop Talk, I get the opportunity to ask everything I’ve ever wanted to of hairstylist and owner of Mint Hair Lounge and the newly opened Mint Blow Bar, Lisa Smith. This is literally a study in what it looks like to run a successful hairstyling business. Hairstylists are ultra creative as we kno...
2021-11-0531 min
Shop TalkUnleashing Your Inner StrengthCaroline Mundell is one tough cookie. She’s a true boss babe if there ever was one and in this episode of Shop Talk, Caroline shares her story of her why, her journey to becoming an Olympic Weight Lifting Champion and how she’s been pivoting for the last 18 months to a more adapted and flexible gym model. As the owner of two gyms, it’s no easy feat, but as you’ll find out, Caroline is not one to give up. Her incredibly positive outlook and infectious laugh will have you Googling her business and hitting the gym again. ...
2021-11-0517 min
Shop TalkThe Playful MindsetKirsten Anderson of Integrate Play Solutions joins Shop Talk host Louanne Midgley for a fascinating conversation about how play is integral to work. Not only is playing fun and releases dopamine, it is excellent for creative problem solving. Kirsten shares with us how she's on a mission to remind adults that the workplace is just as important to integrate play for optimal functionality as it was when we were children and learned through play how to use our imaginations to ponder big ideas and work together to solve our problems.
2021-11-0513 min
Shop TalkIs Norwex® Right For You?Lisa Koo Buysse has been a passionate Independent Norwex® Consultant for 10 years and she's just as much in love with the company and their products today as she was when she started in 2011. Lisa tells us about how Norwex® started from one product brought from Norway to Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada and how a savvy entrepreneur took the company global. Now Norwex® is in the homes of millions of people who are concerned about reducing chemicals, helping the environment, helping their wallets and most importantly improving their health and the health of their families. One cloth at a time is how L...
2021-11-0521 min
Shop TalkHobby to Global BusinessMixed Media artist Kathleen Tennant will tell you that she was the polar opposite of an artist. She “fell into it” at a difficult time in her life and what started out as a hobby and art therapy has now become a business with global reach. Kathleen generously takes us through her story, her process and the evolution of her business. Her message encourages viewers to find people who are in your corner, nudging you forward and to see your business as a journey in not what you can’t do, but what you simply need to figure out.
2021-11-0528 min
Shop TalkAre you planning to create an online course?Many small businesses have moved their know-how online, specifically to online courses. When posting to the participant group do you write or do you choose to go live with video. It's nerve wracking but more and more businesses are embracing video to help them get all the necessary engagement and personal factor. Tell Your Story Founder and Host Louanne Midgley chats with guest Katie Currie on why she chose video and how it worked out very well for her and her holistic nutrition reset programs.
2021-10-0610 min