All Episodes

Joanne Wetzel, Owner of Five Freedoms Photography - mastering the skills to bring a passion to life + supporting shelter dogs!

Molly Cook, Owner of Marble & Steel Chocolates - life as a chocolatier and launching her own chocolate business!

Sarah Nye, Owner of Cozy and Kind Home - crafting home decor items from repurposed materials & giving back to foster care support

Eden Estabrook, author of Arnie the Armadillo - 1-year recap & details on her SECOND children's book release!

I completed my 2024 reading challenge!! + other September updates

Amy & Jana Burkhardt from Unwined On White - an upscale wine lounge and yoga studio in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Molly Goldston, Owner of Saving Grace - creating a safe, loving environment for dogs until they find their forever homes + advice for running a non-profit & how to support your local animal shelter

Sarah Spliethoff, Founder & Owner of Sunniemade - how she took her business from making products in her kitchen to being top-rated at Urban Outfitters!

Welcome to SEASON 2!! + plans for the podcast & life updates

Reed Sandridge, Owner of Second Story Cards - working with the homeless to create greeting cards and give back to the community

Joel Tesch, the Artist behind Art By Joel - a perspective on how to properly run the operations of your business while staying true to your passion

Erika Gomez, Owner of Nutty for Bread - baking, selling, and shipping sweet breads and treats across the nation!

Maria Wagoner, Owner of The Boho Vase - creating dried floral arrangements and opening a storefront!

Eden Estabrook, Author of ”Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antartica” - becoming a self-published author and diving into the world of children’s literature

Ashley Gibson Dorsey, Founder of Main Squeeze Food Truck - running a successful local food business and staying true to your mission

Jackie Harsh, Owner of Bomborama PART 2 - how to grow your business + tips and tricks for succeeding in wholesale!

Kati Singley, Owner of CupKate’s PART 2 - diving into her journey of opening a storefront in Delaware and sharing advice on how to navigate a BOOMING business!

Dee Daniel, Owner of Dee’s Burnt Trees - burning wood to create unique, beautiful, colorful pieces of art and turning her craft into a successful business

Sydney Poll, Founder of SYDPLAYEAT - promoting education in the health and food industries and going after a dream

Ally Raven, Founder of My Organized Ally - how she followed her passions to launch a business that supports her personal values & brings joy to others

Virtual MATCHA with Samm Coffin, Owner of Matcha Nude - the benefits of matcha, intentional community building, and the journey to a multi-million dollar business

Aaron Hendrick, Founder of Noraa Pickleball - re-entering competitive sports and creating an accessible, inclusive pickleball paddle

How to #shopsmall this Mother’s Day - a 2023 Mother’s Day gift guide

I’m back! Where I’ve been, plans for the podcast, and my year-long bootcamp

Kiersten Traylor, Owner of Rescue Me Candle Co. - creating homemade & toxin-free candles, giving back to the community & local animal shelters, and balancing multiple passions

Jackie Harsh, Owner of Bomborama - promoting self care by making unique bath bombs and following your dreams (family, small business, 9-5 job, and more!)

Rosario Picone & Devraj Thakkar, Founders of Siesta Wrap PART 2 - how to grow your businesses’ social media, diving into marketing, and the future of Siesta Wrap

Ariel Reckart, Founder & Owner of Tucker’s Treats - selling homemade, healthy dog treats and giving advice on how to officially launch your business

Where have I been? A life update, a podcast update, and understanding why ’priority’ is a singular word!

Maddie Vassallo & Dan Zeplowitz, COO & CEO of Tuck-ins - the inside out s’more! Growing and scaling a business for 5+ years and disrupting an industry

Taylor Diebold, Owner of Pawsitivity Designs - how to follow your passion, best practices for working for yourself, and giving back to animal rescues

Josh & Jennifer Goodman, Owners of Heritage Donuts - growing up in the small business world and running a donut shop as a family

Neomi Negron, Owner of Buggy Pops - knowing what you want, going after it, and becoming your own boss

Joe McGovern, Owner of Bro’s Brew - creating a unique experience through his mobile espresso bar in the Raleigh area

Kenzie Nixon, Founder and Owner of The Flower Peddler - bringing a unique flower bouquet building experience to the Austin area and working to take her passion full time

Mark Furtado, Founder of The Artisan - spreading kindness and giving back to the planet through thoughtfully designed clothing

Ryan Rosenthal, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Simpls - pivoting your business model during the pandemic and launching a differentiated and innovative business in the frozen food market

Raoul Benavides, Founder of Heart Soul Heat - an entrepreneur who focuses on bringing good to the world and connecting with others

Mother’s Day Gift Guide - 12 small businesses to support this mother’s day!

Kinder Braley, Founder of Dreams Collect - supporting African artisans by bringing their jewelry to the U.S. and giving back to the local orphanage

Celebrating TWO YEARS of Virtual Coffee and showcasing over 70 small business owners! The podcast by the numbers & my top five learnings

Allie Billeadeau & Maria Sharperson, Co-Founders of Minneoats - from bowl to soul, gathering people together with delicious homemade oatmeal and granola

Chef Kenneth J & Baker Tamara, Owners of Royal Cheesecake & Varieties - selling delicious treats made from life-long passions of baking and building a successful business as a couple

Kristina Kennel, Founder & Owner of Witchy Sisters Project - selling unique, handcrafted products from local artists while helping women seek their inner strengths!

Emma Hess, Founder & Owner of BYOC Co. - your local refilling station to help reduce single-use plastic!

A lofi car-cast! Let’s discuss self-awareness while driving home from work

14 small businesses to support this Valentine’s Day! Gift your loved ones unique products while also supporting someone’s dream

Nikki & Cristhian, Owners of Raleigh Popsicle Co. - bringing a refreshing treat to the Raleigh area & running a business as a married couple

Drive home with me! A lofi, solo episode talking about setting GOALS!

Traci Davis, Founder & Owner of Bad Cat Coffee Company - how to pursue your passion at any age, going back to school, and pivoting your business idea

Jessie Garwick, Founder & Owner of J.D.’s Hattery - how she designs stylish hats, fills a gap in the marketplace, and balances being a business owner and mother

Sarah Valeri, Owner of Hello Clutter - how she took her business full time & how your enneagram type can help you learn how to declutter and organize better!

Regina Prestano, Founder & Owner of Sorcery Candle Co. - how she launched a business and followed her passions when she couldn‘t find the perfect candle!

Jennifer Diaz, Founder & Owner of Barkuterie Boards Miami - launching a business in 30 minutes, inspiring others to pursue their passions, and creating charcuterie boards for dogs

Lizbeth Perez, Founder of Lilies Bikinis - how she is reconnecting with her passions, staying true to her mission, and empowering women around the world!

Rachel Stine, Braid Babes Raleigh Team Lead - how she stumbled upon her passion and ended up leading a team at a mobile braiding company!

Emma Sokoloski, Founder & Owner of Just For Hue - following her passion for art by hand making stickers, portraits, key chains, and more!

Courtney Gibson & Caitie Phillips, Owner and CMO of Le Petite Fête - how two friends starting a business to bring Taylor Swift and other themed nights to event spaces across the country

Taylor Vahey, Content Creator & Entrepreneur - balancing college with social media, going viral on TikTok, and creating an influential brand

Halloween Small Business Guide - 13 small businesses to support this Halloween! From ice-cream to cookies to charcuterie boards to dog treats, check out these Halloween products

Alessandra Schembari, Founder & Owner of a&h studios - 1 year update! Selling her jewelry in stores, figuring out wholesale, and doubling her Instagram followers in a year

My thoughts on ”Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown - the art of saying”no” and protecting your time

Design Thinking Series: Empathize - create a better product, offering, or service by understanding, researching, and EMPATHIZING with your customers

Sarah Henry, Founder & Owner of Scripted Swirls - offering hand lettered signs, bridal jackets, and other home decor & how she reignited her passion and turned it into a successful business

Amanda Turano, Founder & Owner of Sometime in January - sharing her journey of finding her passion for graphic design, selling her inspirational and relatable designs, and balancing it all!

Featured Framework #3: Ten Types of Innovation by Doblin - how to disrupt your thinking and stay ahead of your competitors through disciplined innovation

A deep dive on the Enneagram with Jeremy Smith - how he first got interested in the Enneagram, the changes it has made in his life, and suggested resources for learning more

Ellen Barrett, Owner of Barrett‘s Cookies and Biscuits - balancing working a full-time job and following your passions, plus a deep dive into classic cookies versus ”instafood”

Kaylynne Leggett, Owner of The House Plant Hippie - obtaining joy through plants, providing plant education, & how to pivot your goals while still remaining true to your passions and core mission

These are a few of my favorite things... - products that help me stay productive and bring me joy throughout the day (lo-fi episode)

Featured Framework #2: All about the ENNEAGRAM! - what the types are, the history behind the Enneagram, my type, and how to leverage the Enneagram in your life, your business, and at work

Rosario Picone and Devraj Thakkar, Co-Founders of Siesta Wrap - how two friends began a business in high school, discovered their passion for entrepreneurship, & created a unique pillow-blanket combo

Audrey & Nathan Simons, Founders of Simon Says Dip This - bringing a hand-dipped, homemade ice cream experience to the Raleigh-Durham area

How to GET THINGS DONE! - sharing my best practices and tips & tricks on how to get things done efficiently in a way that fuels your passions and is enjoyable

Featured Framework #1: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset - a solo episode all about why and how to have a growth mindset to achieve your goals

Alex Djordjevic, Co-Owner of PupRing - bringing you personalized, engraved rings to honor your pets and how Alex discovered the passion he wanted to focus 100% on

Anna Murphy, Founder of Raleigh Blooms - bringing you joy through custom, handmade flower bouquets in Raleigh, North Carolina

Sammy Moreno, Founder & Owner of Shop Sammy - how a girl boss followed her passions and started her own business while leveraging her creativity and love of art

Shelby Matussak, Founder & Owner of Dead Lemon Games - designing, crafting, and LAUNCHING a not-your-average Zombie board game!

Finding your why, defining your own success, and focusing on outcomes vs. outputs - a solo episode with Alexa Colyer

Martica Wakeman & Miles Pepper, Co-Founders of Sanikind - bringing hand sanitizer to people around the world through a sustainable, unique product made with clean ingredients

Crystal Harris, Founder & Owner of Mama‘s Salsa - pursuing your true passion as a mother, running a small business as a family, and getting inspiration from a soy bean field

Kara Leake, Founder & Owner of Dyeraid - helping to solve sustainable supply chain issues through naturally dyed accessories and other products

Mitch Orkis, Co-Founder of Cake - a modernized sexual wellness brand helping all people have more fun in the bedroom

Celebrating one year of Virtual Coffee and 3000+ downloads!

Alejandro Contreras, Owner & Chef at Tepuy Doughnuts - creating a unique donut recipe while traveling the world and launching his own business in Raleigh, NC

Kirsten Fuchs, Founder & Owner of Baked Pie Company - how to change your career journey in your 50s and pursue your passions at any age!

Bri Makaric, Founder & Owner of BRITE Bites - starting a small business full-time after graduating college and providing you with probiotic, high-quality, healthy bars

Nicole Howell, Owner of 3 Pups Bakery - turning a hobby of baking homemade, gourmet dog treats into a thriving business

Ashley Seahorn, Founder of Bangle & Babe - handcrafting a solution for an everyday challenge and turning it into a successful business

Chloe Machajewski, Owner of Curated By Chloe Designs - being featured on a Super Bowl commercial, running a small business & non-profit, and naturally discovering a new passion

Paul Peterson, Owner of The Wake Zone Coffee House - creating meaningful and impactful human experiences and connections through coffee

Kati Singley, Founder & Owner of CupKate’s - how she turned a passion for baking into a business and how she balances working a full-time job, baking custom cakes, and living life!

Eric & Taylor MacAulay, Founders of Let’s Stay Home Cocktail Kits - starting a business during a pandemic, working with your husband/wife, and finding your passion

Sarah Valeri, Owner of Hello Clutter - saying hello to your clutter so you can say goodbye to it! + helping you feel free & happy by coaching you through the organization / decluttering process

Allison Vick, Founder & Owner of Little Blue Macaron - combining her passions of art & baking by crafting beautiful, unique, and tasty macarons

Amanda Ash, Founder of Phoebe & Co. - changing the fashion industry by promoting body positivity, owning a size inclusive brand, and giving back to the community

Cheryl Palermo, Founder & Owner of Junie B’s Bake Shop - fulfilling a dream of owning a bakery, buying an eTuk, and diving into the long journey of launching a business

What is Virtual Coffee? - the why & how behind the podcast

Maura McCarthy, Founder & Owner of 12 Paws Ice Cream - providing handmade, premium ice cream (for humans!) to the Raleigh area