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ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Shane Matlock is a BurgundianThis week we're joined by Shane Matlock — Owner and founder of The Burgundian: Coffee and Waffles. Shane grew up in a home that prioritized getting the family together for dinner and with a Grandmother who was famous for submitting recipes to the local paper. He developed a love for travel that led him to serve in the Army, and carried that through to a job as a Product Manager at a tourism company. Shane's enthusiasm for food and travel is absolutely contagious… It was only a matter of time before he would found Burgundian to begin sharing his passion for food...2020-03-1353 minWhat Did We Miss?What Did We Miss?The Beatles with Steve Carroll and JP Camara, Part 2It's Part Two of this special double episode where Steve Carroll and JP Camara, hosts of the wonderful podcast You Can Do It, Do It, join WDWM to discuss their mutual blindspot - The Beatles. For this episode, Matt and Tony assigned them a playlist made up of songs from the albums A Hard Day's Night, Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, and Abbey Road (plus one bonus track from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) to give Steve and JP a foot in the door with arguably the most important and influential rock band, well, ever. Throughout this double episode...2020-03-1100 minWhat Did We Miss?What Did We Miss?The Beatles with Steve Carroll and JP Camara, Part 1Matt and Tony have some pretty glaring blindspots, which is why they started What Did We Miss?, but this week's guests have a doozy. Steve Carroll and JP Camara, hosts of the wonderful podcast You Can Do It, Do It, join WDWM to discuss their mutual blindspot - The Beatles. For this episode, Matt and Tony assigned them a playlist made up of songs from the albums A Hard Day's Night, Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, and Abbey Road (plus one bonus track from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) to give Steve and JP a foot in the door with...2020-03-0400 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Dean Weinberg is a Business AdvisorThis week we're joined by Dean Weinberg - public accountant, business advisor and partner at Carl Weinberg & Co - for a conversation about what makes a business work and the myriad things an account does. Dean integrates his experience into businesses at every level of success and uses accounting to help creative people thrive. Topics include going deep with clients, what it takes to be successful, how to identify when a business is struggling, the balance of creativity and operations, and how working with a variety of companies and industries helps you grow. If you love ycdi•di and want to...2020-02-1447 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Kaitlyn Roberts is running Easy EntertainingThis week we're joined by Kaitlyn Roberts - owner, financial backer, and coordinator of mayhem at Easy Entertaining. After discovering a passion for food while cooking for 6 women in a tiny apartment in Italy, Kaitlyn switched her major, graduated with a culinary degree, and started to build a business back home in Rhode Island. From personal chef, to party coordinator, to business owner, Kaitlyn runs one of the best catering companies in Rhode Island. Topics include the art of the party, listening to your customer, scaling your business, and building a long-lasting company that people want to work for. If...2020-01-2454 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Audrey McClelland is a Digital InfluencerThis week we're joined by Audrey McClelland - digital influencer, blogger, social media consultant, brand advocate and founder of several online properties including Mom Generations and Permission to Hustle. After deciding a career in journalism wasn't going to pay the bills, Audrey started working in the fashion industry. At the boom of the online blog, she decided to make her mark with what has become a fantastic internet destination covering fashion, food, fitness, travel, and parenting five kids. Topics include content creation, cultural perspective, the rise of blogs, scaling your business, career gender bias, and making your own opportunity when...2020-01-0356 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Rich Ferri is a CinematographerThis week we're joined by Rich Ferri - musician, music producer, filmmaker, photographer - and founder of Rangely Films: a cinematic wedding film company. Rich is as inspirational and knowledgeable as he is artistically talented. His approach to life, personal development and risk is an awesome example of the "you can do it, do it" spirit. Topics include non-traditional careers, learning to trust people, using feedback to drive decision-making, and the importance of always striving for things that are just outside your reach. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can become a patron of the sh...2019-12-2051 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jamie Antignano is Vice President of Angelo’s Civita FarneseThis week we're joined by Jamie Antignano, vice president of Angelo's Civita Farnese restaurant: a landmark italian restaurant on Providence's historic Federal Hill. Jamie brings a spirited approach to the ninety-five-year-old family-owned restaurant - with a deep appreciation for tradition, family, and desire to see Angelo's thrive for the next ninety-five years. Topics include the pressures of running an established business, the fine line between innovation and tradition, the power of nostalgia, and a devotion to family that keeps a business running for generations. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can become a patron of th...2019-12-061h 01ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jamie Antignano is Vice President of Angelo’s Civita FarneseThis week we're joined by Jamie Antignano, vice president of Angelo's Civita Farnese restaurant: a landmark italian restaurant on Providence's historic Federal Hill. Jamie brings a spirited approach to the ninety-five-year-old family-owned restaurant - with a deep appreciation for tradition, family, and desire to see Angelo's thrive for the next ninety-five years. Topics include the pressures of running an established business, the fine line between innovation and tradition, the power of nostalgia, and a devotion to family that keeps a business running for generations. If you love ycdi•di and want to...2019-12-061h 01ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Chris Revill is hosting Let's Chat!This week we're joined by Chris Revill, host of "Let's Chat! with Chris Revill": a weekly long form conversational podcast featuring guests from the world of comedy, music, podcasting and beyond. Chris has been hosting "Let's Chat!" since 2013, and has released over 200 episodes! It's a great listen, from a genuine and engaging host. Topics include the social and communal aspect of podcasting, coming out on the other side of depression, how to connect with people, and the things that keep you excited several years into producing a show. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can be...2019-11-2250 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Chris Revill is hosting Let's Chat!This week we're joined by Chris Revill, host of "Let's Chat! with Chris Revill": a weekly long form conversational podcast featuring guests from the world of comedy, music, podcasting and beyond. Chris has been hosting "Let's Chat!" since 2013, and has released over 200 episodes! It's a great listen, from a genuine and engaging host. Topics include the social and communal aspect of podcasting, coming out on the other side of depression, how to connect with people, and the things that keep you excited several years into producing a show. 2019-11-2250 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Audrey and Sam are running The Nitro CartThis week we're joined by Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster, founders of The Nitro Cart: locally sourced, locally brewed, and locally poured really f*cking good nitro cold brew. Together, Audrey and Sam have grown a community of nitro cart/bar/tap enthusiasts they lovingly refer to as the "Nitro Cartel". Topics include having a genuine interest in the people around you, the importance of aesthetic, imposted syndrome, audacious goals, and overcoming the struggles of building a business from scratch. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can be...2019-11-0155 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Audrey and Sam are running The Nitro CartThis week we're joined by Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster, founders of The Nitro Cart: locally sourced, locally brewed, and locally poured really f*cking good nitro cold brew. Together, Audrey and Sam have grown a community of nitro cart/bar/tap enthusiasts they lovingly refer to as the "Nitro Cartel". Topics include having a genuine interest in the people around you, the importance of aesthetic, imposted syndrome, audacious goals, and overcoming the struggles of building a business from scratch. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can become a patron of the show (https://www.pa...2019-11-0155 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Erin DeThomas is a running Makers Kids Art StudioThis week we're joined by Erin DeThomas, founder and CEO of Makers: a process-based kids art studio. Erin is a mother, educator, artist, and entrepreneur. She started Makers to fill an artistic void for her own children. What it has grown into is a place filled with opportunities to explore, create and get messy for all children. Topics include process based art, creative freedom, changing identity and discovering what's next, guiding kids into confidence through creation, and creating a curriculum that is as fun as is it educational. If you love ycdi•di an...2019-10-1850 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Erin DeThomas is a running Makers Kids Art StudioThis week we're joined by Erin DeThomas, founder and CEO of Makers: a process-based kids art studio. Erin is a mother, educator, artist, and entrepreneur. She started Makers to fill an artistic void for her own children. What it has grown into is a place filled with opportunities to explore, create and get messy for all children. Topics include process based art, creative freedom, changing identity and discovering what's next, guiding kids into confidence through creation, and creating a curriculum that is as fun as is it educational. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can be...2019-10-1850 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Nadia Eisa is a Visual Merchandising Manager at AnthropologieThis week we’re joined by Nadia, a Visual Merchandising Manager for Anthropologie, as well as co-founder of MDLTN: pieces made to be well-loved and worn often. A self-described aesthete, Nadia has a special skill to see how things can be made more beautiful, and then to make them more beautiful. The snowball effect of deciding to focus her attention on the little steps along the way has allowed her to make meaningful progress in her life, career, and entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include skipping college to build a career in retail, how to admit that you’re good...2019-10-0451 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Nadia Eisa is a Visual Merchandising Manager at AnthropologieThis week we’re joined by Nadia, a Visual Merchandising Manager for Anthropologie, as well as co-founder of MDLTN (https://mdltn.com/): pieces made to be well-loved and worn often. A self-described aesthete, Nadia has a special skill to see how things can be made more beautiful, and then to make them more beautiful. The snowball effect of deciding to focus her attention on the little steps along the way has allowed her to make meaningful progress in her life, career, and entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include skipping college to build a career in retail, how to admit that you’re good...2019-10-0451 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Matt and Tony are PodcastersThis week we're joined by Matthew Ferrara and Tony Pacitti for a conversation about beauty and connection in art, the paradox of choice in media overwhelm, debunking preconceived notions, and deep dives into pop culture. Tony is a writer and improviser, Matt is a photographer and artist, and together they form What Did We Miss - a podcast about resolving pop culture blindspots, one episode at a time. Topics include art as an experience, becoming more open-minded, pop culture echo chambers, going beyond your comfort zone and the aspiration to love everything. Show Notes2019-09-2056 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Matt and Tony are PodcastersThis week we're joined by Matthew Ferrara and Tony Pacitti for a conversation about beauty and connection in art, the paradox of choice in media overwhelm, debunking preconceived notions, and deep dives into pop culture. Tony is a writer and improviser, Matt is a photographer and artist, and together they form What Did We Miss - a podcast about resolving pop culture blindspots, one episode at a time. Topics include art as an experience, becoming more open-minded, pop culture echo chambers, going beyond your comfort zone and the aspiration to love everything. Show Notes Engaging with pop culture as an...2019-09-2056 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)JT is Head Chef at TroopThis week we're joined by JT (Jason Timothy) for a conversation about love for food, the importance of the dinner table, and cultivating creativity in the kitchen. JT is co-owner and head chef at Troop - an elevated street casual restaurant that has its roots in street food from around the world. Topics include food as a shared experience, the old and new school kitchen environment, learning through failure, and empowering your staff to take risks. Show Notes The dinner table as a symbol of family and bonding Learning to let people help...2019-09-0651 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)JT is Head Chef at TroopThis week we're joined by JT (Jason Timothy) for a conversation about love for food, the importance of the dinner table, and cultivating creativity in the kitchen. JT is co-owner and head chef at Troop - an elevated street casual restaurant that has its roots in street food from around the world. Topics include food as a shared experience, the old and new school kitchen environment, learning through failure, and empowering your staff to take risks. Show Notes The dinner table as a symbol of family and bonding Learning to let people help you The most important culinary lesson: don't...2019-09-0651 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Elyse Farnsworth is a Hairdresser at Arrow SalonThis week we're joined by Elyse Farnsworth for a conversation about self-worth, the value of family, and the artistry of hair styling. Elyse is owner and hair stylist at Arrow Salon - a team of highly educated, passionate stylists who love making you feel and look amazing. Topics include what drives someone to push themselves, discovering self-worth, fun facts about hair, and creating a warm and welcoming business that people are excited to be a part of. Show Notes How being a hair stylist and business owner has changed Elyse The stigma associated...2019-08-2351 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Elyse Farnsworth is a Hairdresser at Arrow SalonThis week we're joined by Elyse Farnsworth for a conversation about self-worth, the value of family, and the artistry of hair styling. Elyse is owner and hair stylist at Arrow Salon - a team of highly educated, passionate stylists who love making you feel and look amazing. Topics include what drives someone to push themselves, discovering self-worth, fun facts about hair, and creating a warm and welcoming business that people are excited to be a part of. Show Notes How being a hair stylist and business owner has changed Elyse The stigma associated with being a hair stylist Getting a...2019-08-2351 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Alexis Devine is running Devine City CycleThis week we're joined by Alexis Devine for a conversation about community, internal motivation, and the positive impact of fitness. Alexis is a faculty member at the Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Workforce Development Coordinator at Lifespan, and is co-owner of Devine City Cycle - a spin studio on the west end of Providence that creates a fitness experience like no other. Topics include pushing beyond your limits, building a business with a welcoming atmosphere, connecting with your emotions through fitness, imposter syndrome, and what it takes to stay motivated even when no one is...2019-07-2650 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Alexis Devine is running Devine City CycleThis week we're joined by Alexis Devine for a conversation about community, internal motivation, and the positive impact of fitness. Alexis is a faculty member at the Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Workforce Development Coordinator at Lifespan, and is co-owner of Devine City Cycle - a spin studio on the west end of Providence that creates a fitness experience like no other. Topics include pushing beyond your limits, building a business with a welcoming atmosphere, connecting with your emotions through fitness, imposter syndrome, and what it takes to stay motivated even when no one is watching. Show Notes Check...2019-07-2650 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Lori Kettelle is running PVDonutsThis week we're joined by Lori Kettelle - co-owner and head baker at PVDonuts - for an inside look at how Rhode Island’s donut mecca began, operates, and continues to grow. PVDonuts is an institution, and Lori is at the heart of what makes it so special. Topics include handling explosive growth, building a loyal following, a day in the life of a donut shop owner, the organized chaos of the PVDonuts kitchen, accidental marketing wins, and crafting the perfect donut photo. Show Notes Going from selling 48 donuts a weekend to 2,000 donuts a...2019-07-1255 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Lori Kettelle is running PVDonutsThis week we're joined by Lori Kettelle - co-owner and head baker at PVDonuts - for an inside look at how Rhode Island’s donut mecca began, operates, and continues to grow. PVDonuts is an institution, and Lori is at the heart of what makes it so special. Topics include handling explosive growth, building a loyal following, a day in the life of a donut shop owner, the organized chaos of the PVDonuts kitchen, accidental marketing wins, and crafting the perfect donut photo. Show Notes Going from selling 48 donuts a weekend to 2,000 donuts a day What is the hardest donut to...2019-07-1255 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Vilada Khammahavong is running Kow KowThis week we're joined by Vilada Khammahavong for a conversation about building a business by listening to your gut. Vilada is a pre-med student turned bubble waffle food truck founder, and Kow Kow is where she crafts food that makes you feel like family. Topics include the importance of trusting your gut, building charity into your business, giving back to the community, being kind to yourself, how selling hot soup from a food truck is probably a bad idea, honesty in your online presence, and executing on an idea through sheer force of will. Show Notes What is a bubble...2019-06-2854 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Vilada Khammahavong is running Kow KowThis week we're joined by Vilada Khammahavong for a conversation about building a business by listening to your gut. Vilada is a pre-med student turned bubble waffle food truck founder, and Kow Kow is where she crafts food that makes you feel like family. Topics include the importance of trusting your gut, building charity into your business, giving back to the community, being kind to yourself, how selling hot soup from a food truck is probably a bad idea, honesty in your online presence, and executing on an idea through sheer force of will. ...2019-06-2854 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jan Faust Dane is running Stock Culinary GoodsThis week we're joined by Jan Faust Dane for a conversation about keeping things local, and the value of community. Jan has been a writer, marketer, food dorager and a director of culinary education. Now she spends all of her time (and more) running Stock Culinary Goods - an independent store dedicated to kitchen culture. Topics include willing a business into being, a lifetime love of food, the importance of local culture, how to sustain a brick-and-mortar retail business in a massively online world, and having the energy and drive to get it all done. Show Notes Jumping in a...2019-06-1450 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jan Faust Dane is running Stock Culinary GoodsThis week we're joined by Jan Faust Dane for a conversation about keeping things local, and the value of community. Jan has been a writer, marketer, food dorager and a director of culinary education. Now she spends all of her time (and more) running Stock Culinary Goods - an independent store dedicated to kitchen culture. Topics include willing a business into being, a lifetime love of food, the importance of local culture, how to sustain a brick-and-mortar retail business in a massively online world, and having the energy and drive to get it all done. 2019-06-1450 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jim Nellis is running RI Food FightsThis week we're joined by Jim Nellis - owner of RI Food Fights, a business that hosts a series of fun, friendly competitions between restaurants and food businesses showcasing their culinary goods to hundreds of local food lovers - for a conversation about reinventing yourself, embracing change, rediscovering self worth, and having fun with food. Topics include starting a business from nothing, advantages of being a tech early adopter, being willing to make mistakes, using data to drive your business, brand exposure, and the founder's dilemma. Show Notes It's not good enough to just have a great idea - try...2019-05-3140 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jim Nellis is running RI Food FightsThis week we're joined by Jim Nellis - owner of RI Food Fights, a business that hosts a series of fun, friendly competitions between restaurants and food businesses showcasing their culinary goods to hundreds of local food lovers - for a conversation about reinventing yourself, embracing change, rediscovering self worth, and having fun with food. Topics include starting a business from nothing, advantages of being a tech early adopter, being willing to make mistakes, using data to drive your business, brand exposure, and the founder's dilemma. Show Notes It's not good...2019-05-3140 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Milena Pagan is running Rebelle Artisan BagelsThis week we're joined by Milena Pagan - owner of Rebelle Artisan Bagels, purveyors of hand-rolled and boiled bagels in Providence - for a conversation about innovation, starting a business, advocating for yourself, taking in pride in what you produce, and what doesn't belong on a bagel. Topics include leaving the corporate world to start your own business, crafting a customer experience, progress through tinkering, how to position your product, and why a bagel is not a donut. Show Notes Leaving a job you hate to start a business you love How market positioning can turn something from mediocre to...2019-05-1752 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Milena Pagan is running Rebelle Artisan BagelsThis week we're joined by Milena Pagan - owner of Rebelle Artisan Bagels, purveyors of hand-rolled and boiled bagels in Providence - for a conversation about innovation, starting a business, advocating for yourself, taking in pride in what you produce, and what doesn't belong on a bagel. Topics include leaving the corporate world to start your own business, crafting a customer experience, progress through tinkering, how to position your product, and why a bagel is not a donut. Show Notes Leaving a job you hate to start a business you love How...2019-05-1752 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Victoria Young is running Vic's Hand-Crafted Ice CreamThis week we're joined by Victoria Young - owner of Vic's Hand-Crafted Ice Cream and ice cream artist - for a conversation about inspiration, pushing your creative muscles, and what it takes to make a business and product that people come back to again and again. Topics include taking the leap from concept to business, ice cream artistry, going from popup to physical location, ice cream innovation, branding, and using flavor, presentation and experimentation to build a food experience. Show Notes Using pressure to force innovation Making an ice cream experience with flavor profiles and presentation Building a brick and m...2019-05-0349 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Victoria Young is running Vic's Hand-Crafted Ice CreamThis week we're joined by Victoria Young - owner of Vic's Hand-Crafted Ice Cream and ice cream artist - for a conversation about inspiration, pushing your creative muscles, and what it takes to make a business and product that people come back to again and again. Topics include taking the leap from concept to business, ice cream artistry, going from popup to physical location, ice cream innovation, branding, and using flavor, presentation and experimentation to build a food experience. Show Notes Using pressure to force innovation Making an ice cream experience with f...2019-05-0349 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jenny Currier is a WriterThis week we're joined by Jenny Currier - Motif food editor and writer, RI food tour embassador, blogger, author and world traveler - for a conversation about taking leaps of faith, travel, finding joy in every day and the transformative experience of writing. Topics include the writing process, the importance of experiencing new things, books that inspire, what makes a great writer, food journalism, and following your intuition cross-country into a new career. Show Notes The origin of Captain Currier What it's like being a food writer Publicly logging joyfulness every day for a year The writing process The community...2019-04-1943 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jenny Currier is a WriterThis week we're joined by Jenny Currier - Motif food editor and writer, RI food tour embassador, blogger, author and world traveler - for a conversation about taking leaps of faith, travel, finding joy in every day and the transformative experience of writing. Topics include the writing process, the importance of experiencing new things, books that inspire, what makes a great writer, food journalism, and following your intuition cross-country into a new career. Show Notes The origin of Captain Currier What it's like being a food writer Publicly logging joyfulness every day...2019-04-1943 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Casey Acacia is a Social Worker and Circus PerformerThis week we're joined by Casey Acacia - co-founder of Circus Dynamics, founder of Providence Play Therapy, member of the Boston Circus Guild, social worker, circus arts performer and living statue - for a conversation about the therapeutic nature of play, balancing two life passions, and how to clown around with a purpose. Topics include play as a universal language, the meditation of movement and flow, living two passions by interweaving them together, life changing moments as a living statue, the importance of therapy, and the circus arts. Show Notes Play as a universal language How to get into the...2019-04-0548 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Casey Acacia is a Social Worker and Circus PerformerThis week we're joined by Casey Acacia - co-founder of Circus Dynamics, founder of Providence Play Therapy, member of the Boston Circus Guild, social worker, circus arts performer and living statue - for a conversation about the therapeutic nature of play, balancing two life passions, and how to clown around with a purpose. Topics include play as a universal language, the meditation of movement and flow, living two passions by interweaving them together, life changing moments as a living statue, the importance of therapy, and the circus arts. Show Notes Play as a...2019-04-0548 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Pat Brown is running Rent SonsThis week we're joined by Pat Brown, founder of Rent Sons - a company focused on young adults serving their neighbors for an affordable hourly rate - for a conversation about the transformative power of community, running a startup, and being a good neighbor. Topics include living a full life, building community, combating depression with relationships, choosing the right path for your life, and what makes the Rent Sons model unique and compelling. Show Notes What does it mean to live a full life The importance of community and relationships in happiness How to start a surf club with only...2019-03-2147 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Pat Brown is running Rent SonsThis week we're joined by Pat Brown, founder of Rent Sons - a company focused on young adults serving their neighbors for an affordable hourly rate - for a conversation about the transformative power of community, running a startup, and being a good neighbor. Topics include living a full life, building community, combating depression with relationships, choosing the right path for your life, and what makes the Rent Sons model unique and compelling. Show Notes What does it mean to live a full life The importance of community and relationships in happiness How...2019-03-2147 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Zach Gibb is a Software EngineerThis week we’re joined by Zach Gibb, a Software Engineer at Hoard, for a conversation about how he transformed from having no interest in computers to using them every day to creatively solve problems. While we certainly learn a lot about what programming is, and how someone might get started building websites, we also talk about other communication skills that make someone great at working with others. Show Notes What did Zach do to get started? How do you even build a website? Imposter Syndrome: a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent in...2019-03-0846 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Zach Gibb is a Software EngineerThis week we’re joined by Zach Gibb, a Software Engineer at Hoard, for a conversation about how he transformed from having no interest in computers to using them every day to creatively solve problems. While we certainly learn a lot about what programming is, and how someone might get started building websites, we also talk about other communication skills that make someone great at working with others. Show Notes What did Zach do to get started? How do you even build a website? Imposter Syndrome: a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts th...2019-03-0846 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Becca Brady & Tiff Ting are running Hometown PokéThis week we join Becca Brady & Tiff Ting, founders of Hometown Cafe & Poké Bar and Poké Cart - a business with the goal of bringing fresh and accessible food to Providence - for a conversation about food, friendship, and the synthesis of stubbornness and vision. Becca and Tiff are best friends, entrepreneurs, food lovers, and just plain genuine people. We discuss their journey from corporate slog, to food startup, to what has quickly become a go-to destination in providence for delicious food. Topics include branding and culture, taking a risk on your dreams, scaling a food business, collaborating in the pr...2019-02-2253 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Becca Brady & Tiff Ting are running Hometown PokéThis week we join Becca Brady & Tiff Ting, founders of Hometown Cafe & Poké Bar and Poké Cart - a business with the goal of bringing fresh and accessible food to Providence - for a conversation about food, friendship, and the synthesis of stubbornness and vision. Becca and Tiff are best friends, entrepreneurs, food lovers, and just plain genuine people. We discuss their journey from corporate slog, to food startup, to what has quickly become a go-to destination in providence for delicious food. Topics include branding and culture, taking a risk on your dreams, scaling a fo...2019-02-2253 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)AJ Paratore is a StuntmanThis week we join AJ Paratore, professional stuntman, for a conversation about taking risks, how a life risking profession makes you zen calm about the small stuff, and professional hustle. AJ is a stuntman, ninja warrior, romance author, and part-time pirate. We discuss his journey from college dropout, to craigslist stuntman, to a professional career and work on shows such as Blacklist, FBI and Homeland. Topics include finding work you love, adapting to new challenges and opportunities, persistence, hustle, and what it takes to work in one of the most dangerous professions. Show Notes ...2019-02-0847 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)AJ Paratore is a StuntmanThis week we join AJ Paratore, professional stuntman, for a conversation about taking risks, how a life risking profession makes you zen calm about the small stuff, and professional hustle. AJ is a stuntman, ninja warrior, romance author, and part-time pirate. We discuss his journey from college dropout, to craigslist stuntman, to a professional career and work on shows such as Blacklist, FBI and Homeland. Topics include finding work you love, adapting to new challenges and opportunities, persistence, hustle, and what it takes to work in one of the most dangerous professions. Show Notes Not sweating the small stuff The...2019-02-0847 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Chris Jehle is a Plastic SurgeonThis week we join Chris Jehle, a fourth year plastic surgery resident at Rhode Island Hospital, for a conversation about creativity and risk within a "safe" profession, innovation in medicine, trendsetting with plastic surgery, and the silver lining of having lots of problems to solve. Topics include pride in your profession, what plastic surgery really is, issues with the medical insurance industry, and treating your patient like you'd treat your family. Show Notes Trendsetting in plastic surgery Risks within the safety of a standard profession Plastic surgery doesn't have an...2019-01-2544 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Chris Jehle is a Plastic SurgeonThis week we join Chris Jehle, a fourth year plastic surgery resident at Rhode Island Hospital, for a conversation about creativity and risk within a "safe" profession, innovation in medicine, trendsetting with plastic surgery, and the silver lining of having lots of problems to solve. Topics include pride in your profession, what plastic surgery really is, issues with the medical insurance industry, and treating your patient like you'd treat your family. Show Notes Trendsetting in plastic surgery Risks within the safety of a standard profession Plastic surgery doesn't have an age, gender of body system Issues with the medical insurance...2019-01-2544 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Tino Chow is a Problem SolverThis week we join Tino Chow, founder of Giant Shoulders — a design agency that delivers impact at the intersection of innovation and design — for a conversation about design, brand, solving hard problems, and the importance of embracing failure. Tino is a designer, entrepreneur, problem solver, speaker, and former TED fellow. We discuss his journey from a teenage military officer in Singapore, to a sought after design consultant, and everything that's happened in between. Topics include design as method of problem solving, building brands, growing businesses, crafting communities, and focusing all of your successes and failures to make...2019-01-1155 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Tino Chow is a Problem SolverThis week we join Tino Chow, founder of Giant Shoulders — a design agency that delivers impact at the intersection of innovation and design — for a conversation about design, brand, solving hard problems, and the importance of embracing failure. Tino is a designer, entrepreneur, problem solver, speaker, and former TED fellow. We discuss his journey from a teenage military officer in Singapore, to a sought after design consultant, and everything that's happened in between. Topics include design as method of problem solving, building brands, growing businesses, crafting communities, and focusing all of your successes and failures to make something awesome. Show Note...2019-01-1155 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Happy New Year!Quick "Hello" from Steve to start off the New Year! We've got a lot of great stuff coming up in the next few weeks, and some new interview concepts that we think will be a lot of fun. Listen to hear more. Coming up next week: Tino Chow, a Providence-based designer that offers a whole new definition of 'design'.2019-01-0403 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Happy New Year!Quick "Hello" from Steve to start off the New Year! We've got a lot of great stuff coming up in the next few weeks, and some new interview concepts that we think will be a lot of fun. Listen to hear more. Coming up next week: Tino Chow, a Providence-based designer that offers a whole new definition of 'design'.2019-01-0403 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Lindsey Lerner is a persistent entrepreneurThis week, we join Lindsey Lerner, founder of Level Exchange — a coworking and production space for like-minded individuals to work, grow, and create the business they desire — for a conversation about music, entrepreneurship, fine art, and the importance of persistence. We discuss her journey from college fine artist to music industry entrepreneur and everything that's happened in between. Topics include music as a universal language, art as business, entrepreneurship, and how awesome Lindsey is at bringing to life what she sets her mind to. Show Notes Music as a transcendant, universal language A re-i...2018-12-1454 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Lindsey Lerner is a persistent entrepreneurThis week, we join Lindsey Lerner, founder of Level Exchange — a coworking and production space for like-minded individuals to work, grow, and create the business they desire — for a conversation about music, entrepreneurship, fine art, and the importance of persistence. We discuss her journey from college fine artist to music industry entrepreneur and everything that's happened in between. Topics include music as a universal language, art as business, entrepreneurship, and how awesome Lindsey is at bringing to life what she sets her mind to. Show Notes Music as a transcendant, universal language A re-imagining of the photography statement "going out shoo...2018-12-1454 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)John and Galo are raising the barThis week, we join John Amore and Galo Naranjo for a conversation about movement, motivation, and big life changes. John Amore is a multi-disciplinary fitness teacher, movement specialist and owner of Ronin Strength. Galo is a strength & conditioning coach, TedX speaker, and truth seeker. We discuss their journey from corporate job to fitness freelance and what motivates them to continue learning everyday. Topics include finding your passion, crafting a fitness lifestyle, building community, building your brand, and the psychology of motivation. Show Notes Taking the plunge into something you love Leaving a paycheck to do something you're made to do ...2018-11-3047 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)John and Galo are raising the barThis week, we join John Amore and Galo Naranjo for a conversation about movement, motivation, and big life changes. John Amore is a multi-disciplinary fitness teacher, movement specialist and owner of Ronin Strength. Galo is a strength & conditioning coach, TedX speaker, and truth seeker. We discuss their journey from corporate job to fitness freelance and what motivates them to continue learning everyday. Topics include finding your passion, crafting a fitness lifestyle, building community, building your brand, and the psychology of motivation. Show Notes Taking the plunge into something you love Leaving a paycheck...2018-11-3047 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Ricky Katowicz is becoming Ricky Rainbow BeardThis week, we join Ricky, the host of The Rainbow Beard Show, in his basement studio to learn about his creative process, his story after graduating from RISD, and what prompted him to finally start doing the thing he’d been wanting to do for nearly his entire life. Topics include living a life full of creative intention, what it means to not only work with children, but also for them, and learn about being the most generous, kind-hearted, and curious person you can be… just by being you. Show Notes Setting up a crea...2018-11-091h 01ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Ricky Katowicz is becoming Ricky Rainbow BeardThis week, we join Ricky, the host of The Rainbow Beard Show, in his basement studio to learn about his creative process, his story after graduating from RISD, and what prompted him to finally start doing the thing he’d been wanting to do for nearly his entire life. Topics include living a life full of creative intention, what it means to not only work with children, but also for them, and learn about being the most generous, kind-hearted, and curious person you can be… just by being you. Show Notes Setting up a creative work space that works for you ...2018-11-091h 01ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Kate & Casey are Improv EntrepreneursKnowledgeable, passionate, and hilarious - Kate and Casey are veteran comedy improvisers, self-taught entrepreneurs and just plain wonderful people. They’re the owners of the Wage House - an improvisational comedy theater in Pawtucket, RI - where they showcase weekly comedy shows as well as teaching improv classes and workshops. In this episode we take a deep dive into improv comedy, Kate and Casey’s improv journey, the challenges of starting a business, improv life lessons and get coached through an on the spot improv scene! Show Notes What is improv? How has...2018-10-2654 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Kate & Casey are Improv EntrepreneursKnowledgeable, passionate, and hilarious - Kate and Casey are veteran comedy improvisers, self-taught entrepreneurs and just plain wonderful people. They’re the owners of the Wage House - an improvisational comedy theater in Pawtucket, RI - where they showcase weekly comedy shows as well as teaching improv classes and workshops. In this episode we take a deep dive into improv comedy, Kate and Casey’s improv journey, the challenges of starting a business, improv life lessons and get coached through an on the spot improv scene! Show Notes What is improv? How has improv impacted your lives? Why only charge $5 for...2018-10-2654 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Morgan Gray is "Whisk Me Away"Show Notes What's it like starting a food business? How do you bring joy into your baking? Dessert you want to make most? What cooking show would you compete on? How do you navigate a male dominated industry? Advice for aspiring bakers? Links Follow Morgan on her instagram (https://www.instagram.com/whiskmeawayri/) Follow Whisk Me Away (https://www.facebook.com/whiskmeawayRI/) on FB Visit the Whisk Me Away (http://www.whiskmeawayri.com/) website Do yourself a favor and grab some brownies and blondies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BoutC9rgK7X/?taken-by=whiskmeawayri) at Coffee Exchange (https://www.thecoffeeexchange...2018-10-1242 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Morgan Gray is "Whisk Me Away"Show Notes What's it like starting a food business? How do you bring joy into your baking? Dessert you want to make most? What cooking show would you compete on? How do you navigate a male dominated industry? Advice for aspiring bakers? Links Follow Morgan on her instagram Follow Whisk Me Away on FB Visit the Whisk Me Away website Do yourself a favor and grab some brownies and blondies at Coffee Exchange, The Pantry, or Stock Culinary Goods (no really, go do it - they're so damn good). Watch "Volume 4: Pastry"...2018-10-1242 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Maret Bondorew is the Bee's KneesMaret Bondorew, with a degree in illustration and art history, is a creative force of nature. She is currently the illustrator/letterer of all the Frog & Toad Press designs, from greeting cards to stamps and buttons. We talk with her about her creative journey in illustration, her current work, and advice for aspiring artists. Show Notes How do you generate ideas? Fine art vs illustration Art as activism, stress relief and community What advice would you give for learning to draw? Links Follow Maret on her instagram (https://www.instagram.com/maret_aleesha/) and check out her website (http://maretbondorew...2018-09-2853 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Maret Bondorew is the Bee's KneesMaret Bondorew, with a degree in illustration and art history, is a creative force of nature. She is currently the illustrator/letterer of all the Frog & Toad Press designs, from greeting cards to stamps and buttons. We talk with her about her creative journey in illustration, her current work, and advice for aspiring artists. Show Notes How do you generate ideas? Fine art vs illustration Art as activism, stress relief and community What advice would you give for learning to draw? Links Follow Maret on her instagram and check out her...2018-09-2853 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jess Croft is Creatively SatisfiedIf you've seen Jess Croft's professional work, or visited her LinkedIn page, you'll know she's a graphic designer at Hasbro on a team that quickly brings great toys to market. What you may not know is that she's also a talented musician and one half of a band called NGHTSWM. Show Notes Is it still easy to get discovered? Do people really need live music anymore? What artists are you guilty for not liking? Music on repeat? What advice would you give your younger self? Links Check out: San...2018-09-1458 minycdi·di (You can do it, do it)ycdi·di (You can do it, do it)Jess Croft is Creatively SatisfiedIf you've seen Jess Croft's professional work, or visited her LinkedIn page, you'll know she's a graphic designer at Hasbro on a team that quickly brings great toys to market. What you may not know is that she's also a talented musician and one half of a band called NGHTSWM. Show Notes Is it still easy to get discovered? Do people really need live music anymore? What artists are you guilty for not liking? Music on repeat? What advice would you give your younger self? Links Check out: San Holo (http://sanholo.com), Porter Robinson (http://porterrobinson.com), Madeon (http://ww...2018-09-1458 min