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Off Duty ActorsDirector Claudia Dzienny : Indie Filmmaking and Avoiding the LA dragWelcome to Episode FIVE with Director, Actor, Writer and Producer Claudia Dzienny (previously Claudia Pickering). Claudia is the ultimate indie filmmaker, her problem solving and can-do attitude are second to none. She burst onto the Australian scene with her indie feature film Frisky and then went on to do shows such as Google’s Resting Pitch Face, Wanderbust, Cheetah Airways, Wentworth, Flawsome: Sex, Drugs & Recipes (our show) and her most recent film Zombucha! Just premiered at MIFF. We talk about the making of Frisky, we go down memory lane on all the ups and downs of making Fla...
2025-10-2353 min
TV RELOADRACHEL GRIFFTHS - MADAM - CHANNEL NINEHi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Rachel Griffiths one Australia’s finest actors who is about to feature in the scripted drama Madam not only as the protagonist of the series but as a producer as well. Rachel Griffths is one of my all time favourite actors and I can tell you that I use to love her so much that I would mimic the way she spoke and would watch her interviews over and over again. So you can imagine how much fun I had to...
2025-02-0528 min
Don't Be So DramaticMarny Kennedy on Pros/Cons of Early Success And Growing Up On ScreenMarny Kennedy is an Australian actress best known for her role, at 11 years old, as Taylor Fry in the series 'Mortified' as well as her early roles in 'The Saddle Club', 'A Gurls Wurld' and 'Conspiracy 365'. Marny, more recently, has worked on productions such as 'Janet King', 'Wentworth', 'Bite Club', 'Between Two Worlds' and 'Home and Away'. Marny's insta: @marnykennedy Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: @dbsdpodcast @rachel.lauren.baker Email: info@asmanagement.com.au Produced by: Alyssa Stevenson, Rachel Baker Edited by: Echidna Audio ...
2022-09-091h 10
Don't Be So DramaticSusie Porter on Filming 'Gold' With Zac Efron And World Animal ProtectionSusie Porter is an Australian Actress who has an amazing body of work. Susie has worked on such productions as 'Puberty Blues', 'Underbelly', 'Two Hands', 'Little Fish', 'Hounds of Love', and 'Ladies in Black'. She is also one of the most notable characters on the Aussie series 'Wentworth'. Susie recently worked alongside Zac Efron on the new film 'Gold' which is now out on Stan and she just finished filming the series 'Irreverent' coming out on Netflix in the future. Along with being an actor, Susie worked with animal welfare organisations such as World Animal Protection to fight for...
2022-03-241h 01
The Bookshop ChroniclesChapter 53: Small Biz & Podcast Buddy, Rachel WentworthBooks are great. Of course they are. But the business side of running a bookshop has been a wild ride, and like all businesses, we have been impacted by a pandemic in ways we couldn't have imagined.
In 2019 I was a Guest on a podcast called "Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar Podcast" hosted by Rachel Wentworth. We had such a fun conversation, and I decided it was time to rekindle this connection. During what Rachel calls "the before time", we talked about customer connections and serving your people well. Now that we are in a pandemic...
2021-11-2459 min
PostcardistRachel Wentworth and Her Little Free MailboxThere are positive ripples that can get sent into the universe -- and that's what Rachel Wentworth, the steward of the Little Free Mailbox, is doing as she sets out stamped postcards and letters for passersby to take for free. Here's her story about opening the Little Free Mailbox on World Postcard Day and how it's gone so far. This one brings a lot of joy to our postcard community; and it once again shows us that postcards connect people. You can find the Little Free Mailbox on Instagram. Rachel's IG is rachelannwentworth Y...
2021-11-0349 min
Teal TalkEpisode 4 - Judas Kiss with Rachel, Alyssia, and Aiysha!Kiana (@wentworth_con) & Socratis (@im_socratisotto) continue their discussion of the Final Season of Wentworth! In this episode they unpack the fourth episode - Judas Kiss. Find out what Socratis and Kiana think about Allie finding out the truth about Judy, the introduction of Eve Wilder and what that means for Joan Ferguson, and so much more! Kiana and Socratis are joined by three beautiful Wentworth fans - Rachel, Alyssia, and Aiysha. Hear their thoughts on this episode and their projections for the season! *SPOILER ALERT!*This Podcast will discuss each episode of Season 8, Part 2 in detail...
2021-09-2055 min
Folklore, Food and FairytalesThe Grateful Tartalo, The Erensugue and The Broad Bean BountyIn which we discover that a Tartalo can actually be grateful, that every time you save a princess you need a new horse, a new outfit and a new sword and that you should always dispose of any dragon's heads responsibly. Additionally, we learn that you can know nothing about gardening and still grow beautiful vegetables and that it can take up to three days to kill a dragon.
The story for this episode is The Grateful Tartalo and the Erensugue as adapted from Basque Legends With an Essay on the Basque Language - Wentworth Webster, 1879
2021-06-0831 min
Empower TuscWhat I Wish Someone Had Told Me - Part 9: Yesterday's History, Tomorrow's a Mystery, Today is a GiftWelcome back to another edition of our podcast series, "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me." On today's show, we welcome an incredible man who's celebrating 14 years of sobriety. Huck Hart joins Jodi Salvo to share his story of addiction as he takes us on a heartfelt journey through darkness and into light.Huck talks about his early years and introduction to substance use. He talks about how an immediate addiction to alcohol at age 12 led to marijuana use, which later led to cocaine, meth, heroin, and more. Huck fed his addiction for 36 years. During that time...
2021-03-221h 16Empower TuscWhat I Wish Someone Had Told Me - Part 8: Your Life is Worth Fighting for Because You're Worthy of LifeOur "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me" series continues with special guest Derrick Jenkins. Derrick is celebrating 25 years sober this month, a tremendous accomplishment that he discuss on this episode. Derrick enjoyed a good childhood growing up in Canton with his parents and 6 siblings. He enjoyed sports and music with his family and friends. But in his early teens, Derrick's group of friends pressured him into substance use. Alcohol led to marijuana, and eventually marijuana led to crack cocaine.When Derrick used cocaine for the first time, he was instantly addicted. Extremely conscious about...
2021-03-0837 minEmpower TuscLearn About the NEW Substance Use Hope LineWhat an announcement we have on this episode of the podcast! Now, in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties, we have a dedicated substance use Hope Line that can be called or texted 24/7 to provide assistance to anyone struggling with addiction: 330-663-6812Meet Rachel Wentworth, the Hope Line Access Navigator, who is the dedicated person for the Hope Line. Yes, a person - not a recording or a machine. Rachel will be operating the Hope Line during normal business hours, but the Line can be accessed 24/7 via call or text. If Rachel is unable to answer when you...
2021-03-0112 min
Power-Up With The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!Jane in Love: A Novel by Rachel GivneyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/418404to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jane in Love: A Novel
Author: Rachel Givney
Narrator: Billie Fulford Brown
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes
Release date: October 27, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
''Artfully written and engaging, Jane in Love is a lively effusion of wit and humor.''—Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project A charming, romantic debut novel in which Jane Austen, heralded author, ends up time-traveling almost 200 years in the future. There she finds the love she's written about a...
2020-10-2711h 37Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalJane in Love: A Novel by Rachel GivneyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/418404to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jane in Love: A Novel
Author: Rachel Givney
Narrator: Billie Fulford Brown
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes
Release date: October 27, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
''Artfully written and engaging, Jane in Love is a lively effusion of wit and humor.''—Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project A charming, romantic debut novel in which Jane Austen, heralded author, ends up time-traveling almost 200 years in the future. There she finds the love she's written about a...
2020-10-2711h 37
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalJane in Love: A Novel by Rachel GivneyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/418404 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jane in Love: A Novel Author: Rachel Givney Narrator: Billie Fulford Brown Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 37 minutes Release date: October 27, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: ''Artfully written and engaging, Jane in Love is a lively effusion of wit and humor.''—Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project A charming, romantic debut novel in which Jane Austen, heralded author, ends up time-traveling almost 200 years in the future. There she finds the love she's written...
2020-10-2705 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComJane in Love: A Novel by Rachel GivneyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/418404 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jane in Love: A Novel Author: Rachel Givney Narrator: Billie Fulford Brown Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 37 minutes Release date: October 27, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: ''Artfully written and engaging, Jane in Love is a lively effusion of wit and humor.''—Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project A charming, romantic debut novel in which Jane Austen, heralded author, ends up time-traveling almost 200 years in the future. There she finds the love she's written...
2020-10-2705 minListen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComJane in Love: A Novel by Rachel GivneyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/418404to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jane in Love: A Novel
Author: Rachel Givney
Narrator: Billie Fulford Brown
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes
Release date: October 27, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
''Artfully written and engaging, Jane in Love is a lively effusion of wit and humor.''—Graeme Simsion, New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project A charming, romantic debut novel in which Jane Austen, heralded author, ends up time-traveling almost 200 years in the future. There she finds the love she's written about a...
2020-10-2711h 37
Newsbreak#PODCAST: Charged for conspiracy to commit murder, community of Wentworth laud the arrest of a police officerSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The community of Wentworth, south of Durban have applauded the arrest of a 49-year-old police officer, charged for conspiracy to commit murder. It is believed that Warrant Officer Brian James - stationed at the Wentworth Police Station - is linked to gang members arrested earlier this month for shooting two men in July this year. Chairperson of the Merewent Community Policing Forum, Donovan Anderson says the community are optimistic that the criminal climate is changing in Wentworth...
2020-09-2102 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST - Fourth suspect arrested in #Wentworth #MurderSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi
A fourth suspect will appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow- in relation to a case of a murder and attempted murder in Wentworth, south of Durban. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker says the 22-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. The charges emanates from an incident that occurred on 10 July 2020 in Wentworth where two men were shot. A 34-year-old man died in hospital whilst the other was hospitalised with gunshot wounds. A case of murder and attempted murder was opened at Wentworth police station. Naicker ex...
2020-09-0301 min
Don't Be So DramaticJake Ryan on Working On Home And Away And Playing 'Bad Guy' CharactersJake Ryan is an Australian actor who originally started out as an athlete. From a young age, Jake's goal was to make it to the Olympics for Taekwondo but when an injury saw an end to his sporting career, he found he was being led into the acting industry with the help of Bill Hunter. Since then Jake has worked on many great Australian productions such as Underbelly, Wentworth and Home and Away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-07-1054 min
Naked LifePassion & Growth with Lo HixsonLo Hixson is a small business owner, nurse and personal growth fanatic! She has a passion for personal growth after struggling with self image and confidence most of her life. She had a tumor on her face as a baby that resulted in numerous surgeries throughout her childhood and young adult life. She has a scar on her face as a constant reminder of what she went through. She spent 28 years allowing that scar to make her feel unworthy and unloveable. She finally had enough and took her life back through the help of personal development books, j...
2020-05-281h 03
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastKeeping Shop Through Covid: Entry 1Just a little check-in now that life is totally, 100%, unbelievably different. Most of our spaces are closed and we're all treading water, waiting for this nightmare to end. This show is a glimpse into where we at Forty Winks stand with the PPP, what's making us money, and where my head's at as I navigate this. Enjoy....?
2020-05-1220 min
TypecastRecasting: PersuasionIn episode five of Typecast our hosts attempt to recast Jane Austen's beloved breakup novel Persuasion. We discuss who plays the best Wentworth, why contemporary Anne Elliot would be a GP and Roxane apologises to Matthew Goode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2942 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Focussing On The Long Game | Lisa Mullan of Uwila WarriorToday I’m excited to release my chat with Lisa Mullan, owner and co-founder of Uwila Warrior in Boston, MA. Lisa’s company is leading the charge against uncomfortable underwear; we’ve carried her line at Forty Winks since close to the beginning and our customers come back for it over and over again. In fact, we have one customer who just wrote and ordered: “every medium you have in that incredible thong.” She was referring to this thong which is in fact, “incredible” if you’re in the market (restocking soon, btw).
Lisa and I talked before coronavirus hit, but there is so m...
2020-04-1651 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Creating Meaningful Connection Online - Jay AdamsToday I have the pleasure of releasing my conversation with Jay Adams co-founder and advisor to Brass, an online and brick & mortar company specializing in quality pieces that simplify and enhance their customer's wardrobes.
Jay and I connected years ago and she's been a constant source of inspiration for me as she and her business partner, Katie have grown Brass into a thriving and innovative online business. While they've always had short-term pop-up spaces, their first long-standing brick and mortar opened in Boston a few months ago so I’m excited to bring Jay on the show as an official brick a...
2020-03-3159 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Creating A Foundation For Growth - Ashley BorchardToday I have the pleasure of releasing my chat with Ashley Borchard owner of Cobbygoose in Alpena, Michigan. Cobbygoose is a paint your own pottery, canvas and/or wood studio that also specializes in classes, workshops, and events. Brick and mortar business ownership is Ashley’s dream and this is evident in the community she’s created around her space.
Ashley’s road to business ownership is a rough one and she shares her story generously with us. She also shares the downside of buying an established business and offers tips for getting through this process in a graceful, productive way. W...
2020-03-171h 11
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Asking For What You Want - Greer GoodmanI’m excited to bring you this episode with Greer Goodman, owner, and founder of Abroad Modern in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Greer used to manage a sweet little children’s shop called Magpie Kids and I met her whilst shopping for baby stuff. Back then Greer was thinking about starting a very different business than the one she ended up opening (you’ll hear all about this in today’s episode), and she impressed me with her creative yet clear vision for her future business.
A couple of years later, I realized that Greer had, in fact, opened a shop, but a very dif...
2020-03-1059 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Building Community Through Shopkeeping - Stephanie CampbellI’m very excited to be sharing the first episode of the spring season of Keeping Shop with you! Today I’m speaking with Stephanie Campbell of Blue Willow Boutique in Maryville, Missouri. When we connected, I knew nothing about Stephanie or her shop so I got to discover her story right along with my listeners. Stephanie tells us all about why she started her shop; it has to do with a big move for love, a community forced to find gifts at Walmart and the desire for real, honest community creation.
Stephanie shares her tips for creating a trusting work...
2020-03-0356 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: Entrepreneurial workshop emplores business skills to the Wentworth communitySABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Developing skills in a community steeped in unemployment - Action Coach Business Mastery recently conducted an entrepreneurial workshop to the Wentworth Business Clinic, in Wentworth, south of Durban. Business Coach, Trevor Clark says that worldwide, they have found that in communities were unemployment is on the rise, entrepreneurs begin developing.....
2020-01-3102 min2020-01-0114 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOh Hey, 2020! (and some updates + feelings from me)Hey friends. This podcast was supposed to be a little different, but you know...life. Instead, I’m sharing what went well in 2019, what didn't go so hot and where I’m taking the show in 2020. I’m also revealing my word of the year and the habit I’m trying to form to keep my head clear(er). Thanks for listening and thanks for another great year. ️
2019-12-3114 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastBeing Fearless - Melissa Solis of Front Row CosmeticsToday I'm speaking with Melissa Solis, owner of Front Row Cosmetics in Raleigh, North Carolina. Not only does Melissa run a brick and mortar, but she's also the creator behind all the products she sells. Melissa and I connected on Instagram (where else these days?) and I immediately knew I wanted to have this make-up creating mastermind on the show.
Melissa started her career working in accounting for a robotics company and working for MAC on the weekends. Eventually, she started to work as an on-set makeup artist where she encountered an actress who was allergic to just about everything...
2019-12-101h 09Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastIf It Were Easy, Everyone Would Do It - Sonia Rife of Revival VintageToday I'm speaking with Sonia Rife, owner of Revival Vintage in Austin, Texas. Sonia started her shop in a 480 square foot space and grew it into a thriving, 2800 square foot, multi-vendor space that delights vintage lovers from all over the country.
It was Sonia's Instagram that caught my eye because she styles her pieces in a really simple and beautiful way that makes you want to buy everything shown and just set it back up in your living room. I was thrilled when she agreed to share her story with this community.
Our chat features real advice about managing to-do list...
2019-11-2658 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastMaking A Life That Works For YOU - Molly Avellar of AdornToday I’m releasing my conversation with Molly Avellar of Adorn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Molly is a terrific supporter of the show and always sends me much appreciated little check-ins and words of encouragement. I’m so happy to finally be featuring her on the show.
Molly is not only a shopkeeper but she’s an accomplished jewelry maker. She shares with us the ways she juggles the day-to-day demands of constantly switching gears between her art and running her shop. We commiserate about the naysayers in our past and about choosing to learn from the set-backs rather than lettin...
2019-11-1254 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastBuying A Business, Leading A Team & Making Money On Social - Amy Driscoll of SusannaI’m so excited to be chatting with a brick and mortar business owner that I truly admire. Amy Driscoll owns Susanna which has two locations in Massachusetts, one in Cambridge and one in Jamaica Plain. Amy and I both own shops in the same area and while we sell different things, our experiences, successes and challenges certainly overlap. Amy is a lovely person to be around. She’s considerate and engaging, she’s whip-smart yet approachable and I just really like her. I was thrilled that she agreed to be interviewed despite the fact she was 8 months pregnant and had ju...
2019-10-291h 00Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastSecond Round: Courage Comes From Activity - Nesha Frazier of Work Nest**The last of my re-releases (new episode drops next week), this is my value-packed conversation with Nesha Frazier of Work Nest. Enjoy**
Today I'm speaking with Nesha Frazier of Work Nest in Summerville, South Carolina. Work Nest is a one of a kind, baby-friendly co-working space that aims to help parents get closer to achieving real work/life balance. Nesha herself struggled with feeling torn between a job that she loved and raising her two babies and she wanted to find a way to make it easier for parents, often mothers, to reach their career goals.
Nesha and I talk...
2019-10-2259 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastSecond Round: A Botanical Pharmacopoeia - Kinsey Rosene of Crose Nest**Kinsey has experienced lots of changes since this episode aired a couple of years ago. Namely, she opened another spaced, closed her original space and now operates out of her gorgeous 2nd space in Dedham, Ma. This is still a super valuable episode because Kinsey just really epitomizes what building community is all about. Enjoy.**
Today I'm speaking with Kinsey Rosene owner of Crose Nest in Lowell, Massachusetts. Kinsey describes her shop as a botanical pharmacopoeia; essentially, she's created a DIY herbal pharmacy where people can come and blend their own teas or body products. The point is to give...
2019-10-1856 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastSecond Round: Providing The Want And The Need- Emily Kanter of Cambridge Naturals**Here's the second of the re-releases. It's with one of my personal brick and mortar favorites, Emily Kanter of Cambridge Naturals. This conversation doesn't disappoint. Tune in and remember that a new Keeping Shop episode drops on Tuesday, October 29th**
Once I had a terrible sinus headache and I when I say headache, I mean this thing was crushing me. One of my Winks clients suggested that I get my sick self to Cambridge Naturals and while I'd been there many times it was always for fun stuff like make-up, probiotics, oils, teas...never to heal something like a headache...
2019-10-081h 06Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastSecond Round: Going With Your Gut - Debi Beard of Debi's Design Diary**I'm re-releasing this episode because it gave me actual chills while I was recording it. And made me cry. It's a good one.
New Episode releases on October 29th.
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Today I'm speaking with Debi Beard, owner of Debi's Design Diary in Solana Beach, CA. In the brick and mortar game for over 20 years, Debi is also the star of her own YouTube channel, the creator of her own chalk paint brand, DIY Paint Company and the founder of the DIY Bootcamp which is a 3-day intensive program that helps shopkeepers run their businesses.
Sure, Debi is super successful, but it...
2019-10-0153 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastShow Up Even If Your Voice Shakes - Lauren Campbell of The Witch's FixToday I'm speaking with Lauren Campbell owner of The Witch’s Fix in Ontario Canada. The day before we recorded, I'd been working with a coaching client, one-on-one. We were chatting about goals and dreams and she shared with me that she'd always wanted to tap into a lifestyle lived by Meg Ryan's book store owning character in You've Got Mail. And then, while recording with Lauren, it came out that she too had always fantasized about life like the one in YGM.
Now while I find many elements of You've Got Mail extremely problematic (sorry don't hate me!), I th...
2019-08-2758 min
Lady Parts TV: The PodcastTalking Teal S7 Podcast Featuring Rachel 2019Join us for a special Talking Teal podcast episode where we discuss season 7 of Australian prison drama Wentworth with long-time Teal Talker Rachel.
2019-08-0724 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastWhen It's Time To Walk Away - Annie Rocchio of Sun and GloryToday's episode is slightly different from the others. One, it's my first repeat guest and two, it's the first interview I've done with someone that's closing their brick and mortar. My episode 38 guest Annie Rocchio reached out to me with the generous offer of talking us through her difficult decision to close her shop, Sun and Glory in NYC. While I am clearly sad to hear that the shop is closing, I'm also so grateful for Annie's willingness to share this part of her story with us.
Annie and I talk through a lot of feelings in the episode. And...
2019-07-161h 21Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThe Power Of An Impactful Customer Experience - Brandi Morpurgo of Daisy Chain Book Co.Today I'm speaking with Brandi Morpurgo, owner of Daisy Chain Book Co. in Alberta, Canada. I heard the story of Brandi's book store on wheels on the podcast Don't Keep Your Day Job and now am delighted to be sharing it with you on Keeping Shop.
Brandi shares her startup story; both how difficult it was to be the first of her kind and also how her natural drive and resilience forged a path to a successful opening. We talk about the myth of social media, building community wherever you go and providing a truly impactful customer experience. Brandi also...
2019-06-251h 02
30 AFInterview with Rachel Wentworth from Keeping shop!So we recorded this episode over 6 months ago, but it's a great step back into the world of releasing new episodes! We chatted with Rachel Wentworth who is the co-owner of Forty Winks Lingerie shop and hosts the podcast 'Keeping Shop'. It was a great conversation all about starting a brick and mortar business as a kick-ass lady boss and dealing with the struggles of an ever increasing online shopping world.
2019-06-1732 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: To commemorate "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" TAFTA will host its annual walk this morning in WentworthSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - In light of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, The Association for the Aged or TAFTA - will host its annual walk later today in Wentworth, south of Durban. Tafta CEO, Femeda Shamam says they decided to host the walk in Wentworth as the area is severely impacted by issues of elder abuse. Shamam says it is important for the elderly to know their rights and know what steps to take in order to ensure their rights are protected...
2019-06-1402 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastLeading Change On Main Street - Jess Carter of The Local VarietyLeading Change On Main Street - Jess Carter of The Local Variety by Rachel Wentworth
2019-06-1157 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastPreparing For Big Success - Virginia Johnson of Gather HereI feel so lucky to be releasing today's episode with Virginia Johnson, owner of Gather Here in Cambridge, MA. I've admired Virginia from afar for many years now so when my friend Amanda offered to introduce us, I was quick to jump at the opportunity. And obviously even more excited when she agreed to be interviewed for the show.
Gather Here is so many things. It's a stitch lounge (the only one in Cambridge), a yarn and fabric store, a place for events and classes and an overall welcoming space for anyone and everyone. Virginia employs a knowledgable and approachable...
2019-05-281h 05Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThe Beautiful Thing About Failing - Patrick Stoffel of Fox NaturalsMy guest today is Patrick Stoffel, the owner and creator of Fox Naturals out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I found his beautiful shop on Instagram (where else is there these days?) and knew I wanted to talk to him after seeing his product line up. There's a lot about what Patrick does that speaks my language. His products are made from natural ingredients, not tested on animals and are tailored to all skin types. Additionally, Fox Naturals is priced accessibly based on Patrick's values around providing high-quality skin and hair care that can be used by everyone.
Patrick generously shares...
2019-05-141h 02Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastFor Best Results, Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone-Amanda Fleischer of Hooray House StudioToday I'm speaking with Amanda Fleisher retail expert and owner of Hooray House Studio. While Amanda is in the services game now, she's been up close and personal with retail since she was a teenager. She’s run corporate retail spaces, owned a brick and mortar by way of a pop-up shop (before pop-ups were even a thing) and has had success with online selling platforms for years. Amanda has seen it all and so, has dedicated her current business to sharing this knowledge with brick and mortar stores.
She started Hooray House as a way to support and teach busi...
2019-04-3055 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThriving In The Messy Middle | DaNay Tossey of Cornerstone CoffeeToday I’m speaking with DaNay Tossey, founder and owner of Cornerstone Coffee in McBain Michigan. McBain is a farm town and home to around 1000 people. It’s a place that’s been hit in recent years with its share of financial insecurity and hardship. It’s also super close-knit and boasts the kind of community support that bigger cities are always trying to recreate. As DaNay tells her story, it’s clear that her dedication to providing a service to her community has always been top of mind. A full shop, friendly faces at the drive-through, people being creative within her...
2019-04-161h 07Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastLearning From Mistakes, Favorite Systems & Amazing Staff - SOLO EpisodeToday's it's just me. I know I promised a Meredith cameo, but as you'll hear, stuff just kept happening and we never found time to record. So I decided to record a little solo episode. Frankly, after I sent the audio files off to be edited, I sank into a serious vulnerability hangover. I was really weirded out by doing a solo episode. Even though I enjoyed recording it, it was different with just me doing the talking and adding the value. When I'm interviewing I'm asking the questions and letting my guests work their magic and without that, I...
2019-04-0934 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastYou Change, So Let Your Business Change Too - Xenia Viray of Myths Of CreationToday I have the pleasure of releasing my conversation with Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation in Brooklyn, NY. Xenia’s path to the brick and mortar life is a winding one, marked with serendipitous twists and connections that turned into something more.
Xenia and I also talk about using our businesses as an excuse to continue being workaholics, the role of a spiritual practice in weathering burnout and what exactly is human design. We dive deep into money stories and why attracting the abundance we want starts with acknowledging our self-worth (I’m working on it!!!). We talk about how...
2019-03-121h 02Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastStaying Open To Your Curiosity | Maryann Gibbons of Plants and PonytailsToday I have the pleasure of releasing a chat that’s been a long time in the making. Last year, I connected with Maryann Gibbons of Plants and Ponytails right when she was getting ready to launch the very first iteration of her business. She was selling at a farmer’s market in her hometown of Kingston, Ma as a way to research and prep for opening the brick and mortar space of her dreams later on. We stayed in touch and a month ago we finally got to talk shop.
Maryann shares the story of starting her plants business and...
2019-02-2652 min
Muse Room Podcast(27) Rachel Wentworth, Co-Founder of Forty Winks and Host of Keeping Shop PodcastIf you have listened to my solo episode, you'll know that one of the intentions I have this year for the podcast is to interview more creatives outside of Cleveland. So that is what this week's episode is. I am joined by Rachel Wentworth, Co-Founder of the lingerie shop, Forty Winks, and host of Keeping Shop Podcast. I discovered Rachel through her podcast a few months ago. On Keeping Shop, she interviews a wide array of brick and mortar shop owners. It's a really inspiring podcast to listen so I urge you to check it out when you're done...
2019-02-201h 06Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastHire People Better Than You! - Renee Diaz Of The Queen's CupsToday I'm speaking with Renee Diaz, baker, owner and fearless leader at The Queen's Cups in Worcester, Ma. I found Renee on Instagram and, with my mouth watering, quickly emailed her to see if she wanted to chat for the pod. She agreed and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you today.
Renee started her shop with little knowledge of business ownership or commercial baking. After college, she taught herself how to bake and developed her business with the help and support of her mom and dad. Her business also grew fast, maybe too fast in terms of its...
2019-02-1258 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Burnout, Partnerships and Success On Your Own Terms - The MothershipToday I’m speaking with Megan Bowser, Katie DeConto & Krista Ann Nordgren of The Mothership in Durham, North Carolina. Krista Anne reached out to me while I was on the Keeping Shop Retreat this fall and I as I read her email detailing her business, I 100% wished she and her partners were there with us. Their concept, a co-working space meets retail space, is fresh and welcoming and puts its clients front and center. Whether it’s providing a space for artists to make a living or creating a place for people to work to their full potential, Krista Anne, Mega...
2019-01-2957 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastCreating A Welcoming And Weird Community - Lacey Prpic Hedtke of The FutureToday I'm speaking with Lacey Prpic Hedtke of The Future in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lacey's space is truly magical. It’s comprised of a shop, an artist's residency and the best part? A magical library. The Future is built around the concept of community; it's a place for people to hang out and to connect with each other. Lacey works every day to continuing creating a weird and welcoming space that contributes to her neighborhood.
Lacey and I chat about finding her space and why it's worth it to wait for the spot that makes you really light up. The story of...
2019-01-151h 01Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastSize Inclusion & Body Positivity In The Fitting Room-Andy McManis of Skirt & SatchelToday I'm speaking with Andy McManis of Skirt & Satchel in Bloomington, Indiana. I found her rather randomly on Instagram and immediately admired her concept, her personal style, her use of non-professional models and the overall voice and vibe of her brand. Andy is a seasoned business owner and in this chat she offers some really helpful tips and suggestions for effective shop owning.
We talk about her road to business ownership, her dedication to body positivity and why size inclusion doesn't have to be as financially challenging as you think. Andy is an adept decision maker having closed businesses, moved...
2018-12-1156 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastBe Yourself and Don’t Apologize For It - Kristina Burkey of Calliope PaperieToday I’m speaking with Kristina Burkey of Calliope Paperie in both Natick and Somerville, Ma. One of my listeners clued me into Calliope and I sort of freaked when I saw her bright and pink and lovely shop on Instagram. Kristina sells beautiful cards, stationery and all kinds of accessories for fun and meaningful correspondence. She sells cards with all sorts of sentiments attached; from the simple Happy Birthday to a more complicated Infertility Sucks, Kristina is constantly finding ways to connect us to each other through cards.
Kristina shares her road to business ownership and offers tips for ev...
2018-11-2755 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastRetreat Recap - Bonus Episode with Ashely Seamans of Local MakerBonus! Want to know what happened at the Keeping Shop Retreat? Listen in as Ashley Seamans of Local Maker asks me all about the retreat. Hear about what stressed me out, what we ate and when we'll be doing it again.
2018-11-2623 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastGetting Comfortable In The Chaos - Phillip Ouellette of Springer SigncraftToday I’m speaking with Phillip Ouellette, sign craftsman and the owner of Springer Signcraft in Waltham, MA. My friend Ari connected me with Phillip because she thought we’d have a lot to talk about and she was right. We talked later in the evening one night and maybe it was the fact that we’re both young parents and were completely exhausted, but Phillip and I were quickly able to let down our respective guards and to get vulnerable about anxiety and people pleasing in a really valuable way.
Phillip learned the basics of his craft while working for so...
2018-11-131h 05Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastClear Out What Needs To Go - Sarah Gottesdiener of Modern Women and visualmagicToday I’m speaking with Sarah Gottesdiener online shop owner, designer, podcaster and tarot reader. Sarah is (among many other things) the designer behind the “Women, Wimmin, Woomin, Womxn” design that you’ve probably seen at your favorite witchy, feminist shop. I have a tee and a tote, courtesy of Sarah and I get solidarity compliments wherever I go. She is also the creator of the always-sold-out Many Moons Workbook and the Many Moon Lunar Planner.
Sarah talks about wanting to work for herself while being able to control her own time and energy. We talk about the irony in assuming...
2018-10-301h 07Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastConviction In The Core Concept - Alan Donovan of Oat ShopToday I’m speaking with Alan Donovan of Oat Shop in Somerville, MA. I’ve been frequenting the shop since I had my baby, in fact I had my 36th birthday breakfast there; nursing Sylvie in the sunny front window while enjoying a delicious, hot oat bowl. It was lovely. Oat Shop is a beautiful space. It’s clean, cozy and welcoming and the food is delicious and nourishing. I’ve long admired the shop from a business perspective too because I love when places niche. the. hell. down. Oat Shop is based all around the mighty oat and features both sav...
2018-10-1649 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastAre You Coming? (or some info on the Keeping Shop Retreat)A glimpse into what'll be happening at the Keeping Shop Retreat. Find more info at www.lovekeepingshop.com. Join us for real talk about money, managing people, systemizing, reconnecting with the soul of our business and so. much. more.
The dates are 11/9-11/11. Location, Germantown, NY. The cost is $750 and this price includes all meals, a comfy bed, and connection with people that actually get it. All are welcome.
Email me at keepingshop@gmail.com with questions. Thank you!
2018-10-1110 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThere's No Moment of Chill - Elissa Paquette of CalicoWooohooo! I’m back after a couple of months that were supposed to be chill but turned out to be nutso. I’m so excited to be bringing you EPISODE 50 (!!!) with none-other than one of my personal shopkeeper crushes, Elissa Paquette. I’ve admired Elissa and her shop, Calico for years now. She’s been in business longer than me and she’s seriously boss when it comes to everything from buying to marketing to design. She’s also an incredible risk taker and someone who knows when to walk away from something that’s not serving her.
Elissa and I talk about d...
2018-10-021h 14Lady Parts TV: The PodcastTalking Teal Podcast - featuring RachelJoin us for this special two-on-one personal Talking Teal podcast with Wentworth fan Rachel to discuss the Australian prison drama's Season 6 Episode 7.To get your own personal perk and chat with us, go to igg.me/at/ladypartstv .
2018-08-0127 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastCreating Your Own Blueprint - Sarah Van Dyke of Revel Craft BarToday I'm speaking with Sarah Van Dyke of Revel Craft Bar in downtown Madison Wisconsin. Sarah's concept is unique and smart and her space brings creativity into people's day in such a fun, effortless sort of way. You can actually walk into Revel, buy a drink and sit there with your friends and work on a craft project. From start to finish. Which is something that I'm sure as hell not doing at home. And these are not cheesy craft projects full of pompoms and potpourri. These are projects that you'll actually be proud of making. From mineral magnets to leat...
2018-07-3152 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThe Possibilities Are Endless - Liza Witonis, Personal Wealth CoachToday I'm speaking with personal wealth coach Liza Witonis. While she's not a brick and mortar business owner per se, Liza works with people like us on getting real around our money stories to bring us into financial freedom both at home and in our workspaces. Money is often top of mind for us business owners; feelings of lack, feelings of imposter syndrome and the fear that we're never going to make enough even when our bank accounts are looking pretty good. Liza addresses all this and more in this conversation about turning around our attitude on money.
Liza and...
2018-07-1753 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastTalk To Anyone, Talk To Everyone - Kristen Rummel of Honeycomb CreameryWe're in the middle of a heat wave here in Boston. It's been in the high 80s and 90s for a few days now and according to weather.com, there's not an end in sight. Along with dropping hints for an invite to my friend's mom's pool, one of the best ways to stay cool is to get an ice cream. And if you're like me a trip to Dairy Queen won't cut it...I want something that's local and delicious...that gives me an experience in addition to keeping me cool.
The week's guest is Kristen Rummel owner and...
2018-07-031h 09Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastRetail Is Far From Dead - Ashley Seamans of Local MakerToday I'm joined by Ashley Seamans, owner and creator of Local Maker a full-service company working to connect retailers with makers and designers. Additionally, Ashley is currently running a brick and mortar pop-up shop outside of Boston which highlights wares from the businesses she is representing. Her business ventures are values-driven, authentic and aimed at creating a community around local business.
We talk about being mentally prepared for opportunities that may (or may not) present themselves, creating a business that contributes to the kinds of communities we want to create and why it's so important to create a dream customer...
2018-06-191h 07Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastOn Being Creatively Driven - Emily Thompson Of Almanac Supply Co.Today I have the pleasure of releasing my chat with Emily Thompson co-host of the Being Boss podcast and the owner of Almanac Supply Co. Almanac is a beautifully curated online space that aims to help people live more intentionally with the seasons through hand-poured candles, crystals and seasonally appropriate goodness. Not only does she sell online, but Emily and her business partner Holly, pop-up on select weekends at various spaces around Chattanooga. I've been wanting to have this type of business owner on the show for while; someone that makes and sells in various spaces so Emily was a...
2018-06-051h 11Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastExploring the Pause - Janine Stafford of SPACE and Spring TideToday's guest is Janine Stafford owner of SPACE, a community connection project and Spring Tide, an intuitive business coaching business. Her resume is vast; she's been a stylist, a COO, and a salesperson. She's worked high-end retail in a boutique setting as well as for big retailers like Neiman Marcus and Kit and Ace. Janine takes us through the process of starting her retail career, which is startlingly similar to my own story (so you'll hear that too!) and what led her to where she is now.
We delve into the art of retail, of being "really good" at selling and...
2018-05-221h 08
Conservation CrossroadsCC E#09 What is Conservation Finance and How Do You Invest in NatureIn this week’s episode of #ConservationCrossroads we're getting an introductory lesson on financing conservation efforts.
We spoke with Dr. Adrian Ward, Program Director (Natural Capital) at the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, about what constitutes “conservation finance” and some of the opportunities and challenges in funding conservation programs and activities. Dr. Ward is also on the College of Experts with the Global Change Institute at The University of Queensland.
Join the conversation on Twitter by tagging Carla @CarlaWildlife, Rachel @YumMusings or #ConservationCrossroads!
To learn more about the work Dr. Adrian Ward is involved with at the Wentworth Group of Concer...
2018-05-1414 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastGetting Rid Of The Excess - Stasia Steele of The Little DetailsToday's guest is Stasia Steele, owner of The Little Details, which is both an organizing company and a brick and mortar studio/retail space in Cambridge, MA. Stasia is a long-term business owner, but her brick and mortar shop recently came to fruition fast and it required a TON of work and focus. You'll hear about how she found her space, the crazy buildout process and how she kept herself organized during the process.
Despite being hyper-organized as a child, Stasia didn't start out knowing that's she wanted to be a professional organizer, in fact, she never really even thought...
2018-05-081h 11Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastDon't Be Afraid To Hear No - Amanda Mitchell of Place and GatherToday I'm speaking with Amanda Mitchell owner of the Charlestown, Massachusetts boutique, Place and Gather. Amanda is a real trooper because as you'll hear in the episode, my computer died taking with it a bunch of audio that I'd recorded before my maternity leave. Not a great experience but Amanda was incredibly gracious about the whole thing. This isn't surprising though because being a brick and mortar business owner means we've got to roll with the punches, amaright? Still, I'm hugely grateful that Amanda was willing to spend another hour talking to me about her space.
Amanda bootstrapped her brick...
2018-04-2453 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastCourage Comes From Activity - Nesha Frazier of Work NestToday I'm speaking with Nesha Frazier of Work Nest in Summerville, South Carolina. Work Nest is a one of a kind, baby friendly co-working space that aims to help parents get closer to achieving real work/life balance. Nesha herself struggled with feeling torn between a job that she loved and raising her two babies and she wanted to find a way to make it easier for parents, often mothers, to reach their career goals.
Nesha and I talk about her process for opening Work Nest and she shares the amazing 100 day accountability plan that she created for herself to...
2018-04-1059 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastProviding The Want And The Need - Emily Kanter of Cambridge NaturalsToday I'm speaking with Cambridge Naturals owner Emily Kanter. I was so flattered when Emily reached out to me because she and her team are kind of a big deal, but as you'll hear in the show she's super down to earth about the success of her business. It's been around since the 70's and has a ride or die following of people from all walks of life. Started by Emily's parents, the store was originally mostly natural and organic food stuff but has expanded over the years to include products that make it more of a lifestyle shop rather...
2018-03-271h 06Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastRetail As Performance - Dan Pecci of The Dan Pecci CompanyToday I’m speaking with Dan Pecci of The Dan Pecci Company. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of retail and small business ownership. We explore retail as performance, chat about delighting our clients and get candid about why it’s hard to make the leap into self employment. Dan also shares his tips for getting shit done (because he is legit one of the most productive people I’ve ever encountered). Enjoy the show!
Follow Dan on Instagram and Facebook at @danpeccicompany
Follow Keeping Shop at @keepingshoppodcast and email me your thoughts and suggestions at kee...
2018-03-131h 16Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastSelf Care Is Health Care - Annie Rocchio of Sun and GloryI'm so excited to welcome Annie Rocchio to the show for the season 2 opening of Keeping Shop. Annie owns Sun and Glory which is a beautiful apothecary style space in NYC with a "modern granola vibe." Annie and I talk about starting a business fast, when the moment is right and we chat about how to manage the co-op style structure for your brick and mortar. Annie shares her opinions on the wellness industry and why she doesn't use the term "self care." Enjoy the show.
2018-02-2749 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastCultivating An Unwavering Belief In Yourself - Stephanie Jones of Mercantile Events & MarketingSurprise! I'm back for a little January pop-up episode. Today I'm speaking with Stephanie Jones owner and president of Mercantile Events and Marketing as well as the tightly curated, small maker based buying shows Niche Fair and Mercantile Fairs (if you are a maker you NEED to check these out).
I'm releasing this episode in January because I know how exciting this time of year is for business owners. Speaking for myself, I find the time between January and March to be especially invigorating around personal business growth. I choose my word of the year, I reflect on the things...
2018-01-091h 04
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThis Isn't Meant To Be Easy - Kristen Lambert of The Third PieceToday I'm speaking with Kristen Lambert owner of the amazing knitting company, The Third Piece. Formally exclusively sold via their website, pop-up shops and wholesale options, The Third Piece opened it's first brick and mortar at the beginning of November. Kristen's business isn't a baby though. As you'll hear in today's episode, The Third Piece wound a long and sometimes frustrating road to where it is today and Kristen offers a refreshing and honest take on the process of seeing a business through many iterations.
Kristen takes us through changing from the pop-up/wholesale model to the brick and mortar m...
2017-12-051h 00
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastExplore Your Curiosity - Carmen Reed-Gilkison of Locally RocksToday I'm talking to Carmen Reed-Gilkison a social media marketing expert out of Portland, OR. Carmen currently works in content marketing and while she has always been happy with her job, she found herself wanting something more. She wanted a side-gig (check out her podcast about side-gigs here) so she thoughtfully started pursuing something that would help others and allow her to expand professionally.
Carmen started listening to her curiosity and really honing in on what interested her outside of her current work. As an avid boutique shopper, she started having conversations with owners and found that many were expressing...
2017-11-2158 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastKnowing What's Best For Your Business - Megan Flynn of M. FlynnToday I'm speaking with Megan Flynn of M. Flynn in Boston's beautiful South End neighborhood. Megan and her sister Moria started their jewelry business over 10 years ago and opened their brick and mortar shop in 2009. They're old hat at this point and have seen their business through some major changes and iterations. Megan's background includes a Master of Science from Northwestern and a gemology degree from GIA while Moria boasts an MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management. Both sisters were clearly on their way to huge things, but as they wrapped up their formal education the sisters both felt...
2017-11-0756 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastA Hyper Realistic, Super Dreamer - Michelle Barrett of Kind GoodsToday I'm speaking with Michelle Barrett, the artist and designer behind Michelle Barrett Ceramics and the owner of new(ish) brick and mortar shop, Kind Goods in Maynard, Massachusetts. Michelle has established a beautiful aesthetic for her brand and she believes in supporting designers and makers that put kindness first in their businesses, hence the name, Kind Goods.
We dive into conversations about bootstrapping a brick and mortar, opening a shop in a small, up-and-coming community and what we'd do if we had more money for our businesses. We also come up with some free marketing tips and discuss why...
2017-10-2447 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastTalk About It, Say It Out Loud - Jill Salzman of The Founding MomsToday's episode features the inspiring and insightful Jill Salzman, creator and owner of The Founding Moms a multi-city, multi-faceted support system for entrepreneurs growing successful businesses whilst raising families. We chat about saying your ideas out loud, ways to eliminate parent guilt and the myth (and misogyny) around "balance." I also make an announcement that's amazingly exciting but that's also causing me some anxiety about growing my own businesses. Enjoy the show!
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2017-10-1037 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastIdentifying Opportunity and Going With Your Gut - Debi Beard of Debi's Design DiaryToday I'm speaking with Debi Beard, owner of Debi's Design Diary in Solana Beach, Ca. Not only does Debi own a successful brick and mortar, she's also the owner of DIY Paint Company and a real life YouTube star. Debi and I discuss the long and sometimes frustrating road to success, why you should follow your intuition (but still be practical) and why you need more than one revenue stream to build a profitable brick and mortar. Enjoy!
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2017-09-2653 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastBuilding Financial Relationships - Nick Sarantopoulos and Jodi Dugan of Community Credit UnionToday I'm speaking with Nick Sarantopoulos and Jodi Dugan of Community Credit Union, headquartered in Lynn, MA. This is value packed episode is perfect for those of you interested in taking a small business loan or line of credit OR who might be interested in why credit unions often have a better reputation than traditional banks. Follow Jodi's Instagram for a warm and witty glimpse into credit union life at @communitycreditunion. And follow yours truly at @keepingshoppodcast. Thanks for listening!
2017-09-1241 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastFrom VP To Barista -Dani Niedzielski and Meghan O'Connor of The Captain's DaughtersToday I'm speaking with Dani Niedzielski and Meghan O'Connor of The Captain's Daughters a boutique and tea shop in Provincetown, MA. We talk about not overthinking it when it comes to collaborations, being tenacious while going through the process of opening and why a rising tide raises all ships (10 points for me for a perfect nautical tie-in). Enjoy!
Follow Dani and Meghan's adventures in P-town at @thecaptainsdaughters on both Facebook and Instagram.
2017-08-2950 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastLiving The Dream She Didn't Know She Had - April Petersen of Pink + FrillosToday I'm speaking with the ever positive, ever encouraging April Petersen owner of Pink + Frillos in Greenville, MI. April and I get candid about the customer experience, losing and finding your creativity, supporting our fellow business owners and so. much. more. Follow April's adventures on Instagram and Facebook at @pinkandfrillos.
And follow along with me at @keepingshoppodcast on both Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening!
2017-08-1544 min
Keeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastStop Talking And Just Listen - Alison Whelan of Breathe and Believe YogaToday I'm speaking with Alison Whelan of Breathe and Believe Yoga, a non-profit that works with community centers, shelters and outreach programs to bring yoga to underserved parts of our communities. Join us as Alison talks about privilege in the yoga community, addressing trauma in the body and why our words really matter. On the business side of things, we dig deep into management tips, starting small and dreaming about scaling big. Follow Alison at @breatheandbelieveyoga on both Instagram and Facebook. Enjoy the show!
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2017-08-0136 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastDon't Just Be Better, Be Different - Kristin Hardwick of Kristin Hardwick PhotographyToday I'm speaking with Kristin Hardwick, photographer and personal branding expert. Kristin is genius at getting people to hone in on the business owner they really want to be, how they can set themselves apart and how they can focus in on their true desires. She talks about how this branding component came to be such an intrinsic part of her business and why every brick and mortar business owner needs well thought out head-shots.
Follow Kristin on Insta at @kristinhardwickphoto and on Facebook at @kristinhardwickphotography
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2017-07-1837 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastLiving, Working & Producing In The Work Soup - Elyse Marie Welcher of Parliament the BoutiqueToday I'm speaking with Elyse Marie Welcher of Parliament the Boutique in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We talk about structuring your brick and mortar in a way that allows you to grow other businesses, the trial and error game of doing your own marketing and how to know when a project needs to come to an end.
Follow Elyse on FB and Insta at @parliamenttheboutique.
Thanks for listening.
2017-07-0544 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastConfidence, Positivity & A Little Bit Of Serendipity-Lindsay Figueiredo of Lindsay Griffin SalonToday I'm speaking with Lindsay Figueiredo owner and head stylist (also my stylist) at Lindsay Griffin Salon in Somerville, MA. We talk all about bootstrapping your brick and mortar, letting go of guilt around pursuing your dreams and why you always need more money than you think. Follow her hair adventures on instagram @lgbostonhair. Enjoy the show!
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2017-06-2042 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThrowing A Lot Of S*** At The Wall-Melissa Gallagher of Coco + MischaToday I'm speaking with Melissa Gallagher owner of Coco + Mischa in Decatur, GA. Melissa and I talk about taking a pop-up to a full time brick and mortar, how to best prepare for hurdles you don't see coming and why you need to be real realistic about your financials. Follow her stunning space on Instagram at @cocoandmischa. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate and review Keeping Shop on Apple Podcasts. And keep on sending me suggestions for interviewees. Thanks for listening.
2017-06-0642 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastWhat Are You Waiting For? Brianna Williams of A Fork In The RoadToday I'm speaking with Brianna Williams, sandwich and side master at A Fork In The Road food truck in Newport, Rhode Island. Brianna and I chat about running the truck, learning as you go and how the brick and mortar life can find you in the most unexpected of ways. Follow Brianna's adventures in food trucking on Instagram at @aforkintheroadri.
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2017-05-2337 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastBootstrapping Her Way To Multiple Revenue Streams-Kathy Cruz of The Salvaged BoutiqueThis week's episode is with Kathy Cruz, co-owner and co-mastermind at The Salvaged Boutique in Lakewood, Ohio. Kathy and her sister Karen started their company at home and bootstrapped their business every step of the way. The sisters grew up in Ohio with their mom who stressed the importance of a clean and nicely furnished home even when there was little money for decor. Kathy does a better job telling their origin story, but essentially this single mother taught her girls all they know about up-cycling and refurbishing "another man's trash" into beautiful home furnishing. And it clearly served Karen...
2017-05-0945 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastThe Entrepreneurial Itch That Wouldn't Go Away- Ryan Habbyshaw of LoyalToday I'm speaking with graphic designer and shop-owner, Ryan Habbyshaw. Ryan and his wife Kim own Loyal, a design studio and retail space in Somerville, MA. As evidenced in the photos, Loyal is a cheerful candy shop of a space selling handpicked items from both well known designers and local makers and artisans. Ryan and Kim opened Loyal when "the stars aligned" and Kim was laid off from her job in advertising. Meanwhile Ryan was completing design on an project that would help people with their life planning which inevitably led him to look at where he wanted his own...
2017-04-2535 minKeeping Shop: A Brick and Mortar PodcastObserve, Observe, Observe with Lindsey Swett of NicheIt's Tuesday again! Wow, these weeks go fast. Today I'm bringing you an interview with Lindsey Swett, owner and plant whisperer at Niche. With two locations, an always changing staff and hundreds of plants being delivered (on 18-wheelers) weekly, Lindsey is one boss boss. She's got a job that most would envy (working with beautiful plants, making her own hours, running two successful businesses), but it's not always as easy as she makes it look. Lindsey and I talk about the hard stuff like finding staff and building a team, all the drama around running a volume based business, and...
2017-04-1845 min
Bringing Business to RetailNavigating A Successful Business Partnership - Rachel Wentworth Seven years ago I was bit by the brick and mortar bug. I was managing a small boutique so I was starting to understand the process and I had met someone that I knew would be a good business partner. Most importantly, I had an idea for a shop that I felt would stand out and that would add value to my neighborhood. When my business partner Meredith and I got serious and finished writing our business plan, what emerged was a lingerie boutique that made shopping for underthings a not-terrible thing to do. So many of ou...
2017-04-1742 min