#002: Michaela Medici-Kawryga on Authentic Branding, Investing in Yourself, and Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur

Michaela Medici-Kawryga is a serial entrepreneur and the owner of The Emerson, Soul Society Juice Bar + Raw Cafe, and Founder of GLAMSQUADSYR, an on location bridal business servicing upstate NY + beyond. Michaela is a Syracuse native who graduated from Westhill High School, and in this episode she really opens up about her evolution from being a slightly out of control young woman, to the dynamic and respected mentor that she is today. To connect with Michaela, click HERE. To check out The Emerson, click here. To check out Soul Society, click here. To check out Glamsquar SYR, click here. To connect with Alex Canavan click here. To connect with the Cultivate Podcast, click here. To connect with the CNY Women’s Network click here. UPCOMING EVENTS: Monthly Breakthrough: A Transformational Breathwork Experience (9/27) click here. Monthly Mingle: October 2023 (10/18) click here. Weekly Women’s Walk at Onondaga Lake Park (Sundays) click here. This episode is brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network.  We are an inclusive organization that operates out of the intention to connect, promote, and elevate Central New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through public relations and live events.  As the official by-product of the first annual CNY Women’s Summit, the CNY Women’s Network is on a mission to cultivate community through connection.  This episode is brought to you by Kithe Studio. A 1,300 Square-ft creative studio in downtown Syracuse, New York.  This episode is brought to you by Soul Society. Syracuse’s newest juice bar + raw cafe, Soul Society, is inside of The Emerson at 230 West Genessee St. where beauty + wellness starts within.  Soul Society is stocked  daily with fresh pressed, cold juices and posh bites to eat. Whether you are looking to add something good for your gut or just needing a little pick me up, you are sure to find what your body needs.  This episode is brought to you by Captivate Wellness.  ‘Wellness’ may be a fashionable term, but Syracuse’s most exclusive Wellness and Beauty Bar, CAPTIVATE, makes good on the promise.  The first and only woman owned facility of its kind, Captivate Wellness focuses on holistic, whole-body optimization. Their proprietary IV infusions target physical health; from advanced hydration to boosted immunity. They are favored for their signature ‘Fountain of Youth’, the N-A-D+ which is an IV (or shot) which boosts organ function, immunity, protects against DNA damage, and enhances longevity through its anti-aging properties.  CAPTIVATE’s Beauty Bar enhances your natural glow. They have a full offering of aesthetic treatments and injectables, administered by health professionals not only adept, medically – but trained rigorously in the nuances of the human face. Most of all, CAPTIVATE is on the perpetual hunt for cutting edge, new-age treatments for their clients. Not only are they sought after for their comprehensive Slim program, they are also the pioneers for offering Ketamine therapy in Central New York. Ketamine therapy is a highly effective alternative for decreasing anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction, and PTSD. For more information, click here. Captivate’s services are offered in a luxe and soothing setting. They currently have two locations; one in Skaneateles, and one in Syracuse, New York.BOOK NOW.