Life on the Ave

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the owner of Make & Mellow Custom Candle Bar, Kim Graham

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Gwen George, owner of 40 Acres newest business "Rooni Studio"

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the one and only Tim Furlong, and if you’re from Delaware, there’s a good chance he already feels like part of your daily life. An Emmy-winning reporter for NBC10 Philadelphia, Tim is the only Philly TV reporter living and working full-time in Delaware—and he’s made it his mission to make sure the First State is seen, heard, and represented.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with General Chair (Alli Rubio) and Secretary (Lindsey DiSabatino) of the Wilmington Flower Market.

This week, Kaitlyn sits down with the owners and founders of Two Friends Coffee Co. , Kady Yager and Kerry Gardner

This week, Vince sits down with the Mayor of Wilmington and former Governor of Delaware, John Carney.Mayor Carney’s career has taken him through nearly every level of public service — from Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for New Castle County, to Delaware’s Secretary of Finance, Lieutenant Governor, Delaware’s lone member of Congress, and eventually the 74th Governor of Delaware. In 2025, he returned home to lead the city where he and his wife Tracey raised their family.But outside of government, there’s another side to the Mayor that a lot of people love talking about — sports. He quarterbacked the football team at St. Mark's High School, leading the school to its first state championship in the 1970s. From there he headed to Dartmouth College, where he earned All-Ivy League and MVP honors as a defensive back and even walked on to the lacrosse team.When he returned to Delaware, he stayed close to the game, even spending time coaching under legendary Harold 'Tubby' Raymond at the University of Delaware. These days, he’s still a huge sports fan (especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles) and he also proudly cheers on his nephew, Brian O'Neill of the Minnesota Vikings.At home, he and his wife Tracey raised their two sons, Sam and Jimmy, nearby in Wilmington’s Triangle neighborhood, the same community where they still live today. He often talks about some of his favorite years being spent coaching youth sports, cheering from the sidelines, and raising a family in the city he now leads.

this week, Mary Kate and Vince sit down for a life update

This week, Vince sits down with Gregory Chakar, President and Founder of Arborvine Landscaping in Wilmington, DE. Greg is a Wilmington DE Native raised & currently residing in North Wilmington. Greg began mowing lawns one summer at the age of 12 years old to save up money for a cellphone. That summer, pushing a Toro push mower from a yard sale & wagon from his childhood for miles up & down the streets of a North Wilmington Neighborhood, the vision was born. The following summer Greg had accumulated around a dozen mowing clients, and business was growing already. What really changed things was when one of his neighbors had a large landscaping project completed by a local landscaping company, one of the largest at the time. In between mowing his lawns, Greg spent that summer watching this landscape come to life. That experience ignited Greg’s interest in the residential landscape construction industry.Greg began learning the landscape construction trade over his high school years. Greg attended St. Elizabeths High School in Wilmington for Freshman & Sophomore before transferring to Brandywine High School where a co-op schedule was offered, allowing him to grow Arborvine Landscaping. Shortly after graduating high school, Greg hired his first landscape designer & brought on his first few craftsmen. Adding crews, equipment & team members year by year, Greg was running a busy operation by the time he graduated high school. By his early 20’s, Greg had established a recognizable and highly sought after residential landscape design & build firm. Arborvine’s impressive growth, high standards and unique story along with a motivating and detailed mission quickly attracted the attention of the area’s most talented industry professionals!  As Arborvine Landscaping continues to grow today, Greg continues to invest in his people to maintain the experience and level of service that his clients & partners deserve & have come to expect from Arborvine Landscaping.Greg takes great pride in providing excellent customer service, the highest quality craftsmanship & use of only the finest materials. This allows him to provide each and every client with the exceptional experience & final results that Arborvine Landscaping is known for! In his free time, Greg enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying walks outdoors, taking trips to the beach and exercising.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the owner of Ken-Do Spice, Shani Smith."Ken-Do Spice is more than just a company; it’s a heartfelt mission led by Shani Smith. An international author, entrepreneur, TV show co-host, and culinary expert with over 30 years of experience, Shani's journey is as inspiring as it is flavorful.Shani’s story begins in the kitchen with her father, Kenny "Ken-Do" Bond, where her love for cooking was ignited. Naming the company after him, Ken-Do Spice honors his legacy and the rich culinary traditions they shared. Shani's journey took a profound turn when she became a caregiver for her mother, Mary Bond (fka Mary Green) with dementia. She discovered that food was the best way to deliver supplements, transforming mealtime into a healing ritual.This personal experience gave birth to Ken-Do Spice, driven by the desire to help others enjoy the healing power of food."

This week in our newly updated pod studio, Marykate sits down with sisters Darrien and Emma Donovan, the owners and founders of Sprinkles Italian Bakery and Market in North Wilmington.

This week, Mary Kate and Vince sit down and chat about everything GG accomplished and went through in 2025 as well as plan out 2026.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with John Fusco VP of creative and brand marketing for Wilmington Brew Works.

This week, Mary Kate and Kaitlyn sit down to talk about our Small Business Celebration event happening THIS SATURDAY 11/22 from 10-1

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Scott Kammerer of SoDel Concepts.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with owner of Dueling Rabbits Coffee, Adam Roush. 

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Franchisee owner Carrie Ratz of SweatHouz

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the founder of Wilmington's own "Happy Hour at the Tower" Brian Scott

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the owner of "Beauty Bar by Kristina Ruggerio".

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the owner of Bloom & Grow DE, Kelly Ashton.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Kris Gabbard and Alex Mariner of Kennett Brewfest.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with owner and founder of Scout Cafe, Nick Qaabar.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with The Garman Group's newest agent Kaitlyn Cassidy.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Gray Cowan, owner and founder of Van Buren Bagels in Wilmington, DE

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Genevieve Lovelace of Franklin & Co. Designs.

This week, Vince sits down with Marquis Johnson, owner and founder of Loyal Fitness.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with founder of Champagne & Stars and the host of "And I Like Large Parties" podcast Anne Marie DeAngelis

this week, Vince, Mary Kate, Cole, Connor and Kaitlyn sit down to celebrate 100 episodes.

This week, Vince sits down with Lacrosse players Chris Cobb and Luca Pompeii.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Kathryn Locke-Jones, 2024 Baltimore Teacher of The Year and co-founder of Sean's House / Unlocke The Light.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with special guest and Delaware Landlord Litigation Attorney Nicole Faries

This week, Vince sits down with Wilmington's very own DJ K Live

this week, Mary Kate sits down with John Bilek, the national head of Sales Management for Compass RE

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Jess Episcopo of Set By Jess.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Maggie and Jack Shevlin of The Shevlins

This week, Marykate and Vince reflect on the past 3 years in the business and as parents.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with owner and founder of Kid Ridez.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with owner of Black Dog Behavior and Training, Becca Stern

This week, Mary Kate sits down with our first repeat guests, Max and Katie Kutler

This week, Vince sits down with LA Rams Football Player Troy Reeder

This week, Vince sits down with Andrea Wakefield, co-owner of Mrs. Robino's Italian Restaurant

This week, Mary Kate sits down with TLS Spray Tan Bar owner Jenna Julian.

This week, Vince and Mary Kate talk about everything we have going on this year so far.

This week, Vince sits down with Paul Ogden, owner of the line of "Famous Taverns" in Delaware.

this week, Mary Kate sits down with Molly Matlusky, owner of the brand new Oh So Molly boutique in Forty Acres

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Kassidy Malek and Brianna Costa of K & B Lifestyle

This week, Mary Kate sits down with swim instructors Miss Peggy and Lindsay Taggart.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with Joe McCoy, the owner of Catherine Rooney's and Trolley Tap House

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the owner of Tacos Mexiko, Porfirio Espinoza.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with professional organizer Kim Mazewski.

This week, Mary Kate sits down with the owner and founder of CupKate's Bakery in Greenville, DE, Kati Singley.