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All Up In Your Business with Kayleigh
by Kayleigh Bain
You walk past businesses every day and wonder, "How did they even start this?"I'm Kayleigh Bain, and every Wednesday I ask that question for you. I sit down with Raleigh business owners, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs to talk about:Where the idea actually came fromWhy they named it that (there's always a story)The hard lessons nobody talks aboutReal advice for anyone thinking about starting somethingNo BS. No guru talk. Just honest conversations with people building cool stuff in the Triangle.New episodes every Wednesday. Let's get all up in your business.🔗Links:Email ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: <a href="https://www.youtube.
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From Politics to Pet Care | Amanda Cheney | aMANda's Best Friend
Amanda Cheney is the founder of aMANda's Best Friend, a pet care service that's been around for 15 years. She started with a one-page business plan and six months from her dad to prove it could work.Learn how Amanda went from wanting to be a vet to working in telecom, banking, and politics before finally saying "I wanna work with the real dogs." In this episode, Amanda talks about rebuilding after COVID, scaling to a team of 20, expanding to Greensboro, and why she's launching a coaching and consulting arm this spring for pet care providers looking to grow.Plus: the Maya Angelou quote that changed how she hires, why getting involved in nonprofits is essential for small business owners, and why adopt don't shop is critical.Resources:aMANda's Best Friend: amandasbestfriend.com | @amandas_best_friendSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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25 Years of Concerts for a Cause | Danny Rosin | Band Together & Brand Fuel
Danny Rosin co-owns Brand Fuel, a B Corp doing brand merchandising globally, and founded Band Together, a nonprofit that's raised over a million dollars a year for 25 years through live concerts.Learn how his Band Together story raised $60,000 in only 3 weeks. In this episode, Danny talks about strategic abandonment, why nonprofits should invest in overhead, living life through rose-colored glasses, and how Raleigh's caring community banded together to create something that's lasted 25 years.Resources:Band Together: bandtogether.org | October 10th concertBrand Fuel: brandfuel.comDanny Rosin: LinkedInSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Protecting Your Time, Investment & Vacation Memories | Tara McCoy | Two Sisters Travel
Tara McCoy didn't wake up one day deciding to start a travel agency. It started with a college internship at AAA, turned into a side hustle to pay off debt, and 12 years later she's running Two Sisters Travel - a boutique travel agency that's sent clients to six continents.The name? Her and her sister Elizabeth. Elizabeth wanted to work from home after having a baby. Tara said let's do our own thing. Elizabeth said "I just wanna sell travel, I don't wanna run a business." Tara said fine, I'll handle it. Turns out Tara was running a business for six years before she even realized it.In this episode, Tara breaks down what actually happened during COVID (spoiler: she had clients reschedule for FOUR YEARS), why working with a travel advisor protects your time and investment, and the 13th birthday trip tradition she does with each of her five kids - solo trips anywhere in the world. We talk Japan cherry blossoms, Iceland Northern Lights, World War II history tours, and why she's headed to six continents in 2026.Plus: the Morocco spiritual awakening, watching a lion pride take down a water buffalo, and why backup plans matter when life snowballs. Want to hear how her full pride experience went?? Subscribe to Patreon to get the deets!Resources mentioned in this episode:Two Sisters Travel: twosisterstravelco.comLinkedIn: Tara McCoy / Two Sisters Travel CompanyLocation: Columbia, South Carolina (serves clients across the US)Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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The Business of Divorce - Crossover Episode with Jaime Davis
Jamie Davis has been practicing family law exclusively for 25 years - same law firm since graduating law school. She went in thinking she'd do criminal law, took one family law class at UNC, and never looked back.Now she's a board certified family law specialist, certified parenting coordinator, family financial mediator, and host of "A Year and a Day: Divorce Without Destruction" podcast (which started in her son's bedroom with a handheld recorder in 2017).In this episode, Jamie breaks down the myths we all believe about divorce. No, you don't get everything if your spouse cheats. Yes, you should absolutely have a therapist during divorce (it's cheaper than therapy-ing your lawyer). And staying together for the kids? Not always the best move.We talk prenups vs postnups, why business owners need protection before marriage, the questions you should ask before saying "I do," and why North Carolina's year-and-a-day separation law actually makes sense. Plus: why the divorce itself is the most anticlimactic part of the whole process.Resources mentioned in this episode:Jamie Davis: divorceistough.com | [email protected]/Facebook/LinkedIn: @jaimehdavisattorneyPodcast: A Year and a Day: Divorce Without DestructionBook: Divorce Without DestructionLaw Firm: Gailor Hunt Davis Taylor and GibbsLocation: Raleigh, North CarolinaSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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ADHD Meets Anxiety: How Unhinged Coffee Got Its Name | Cody Vaughn | Unhinged Coffee
Cody started Unhinged Coffee in April 2025 - and it wasn't planned. After 18 years in corporate America (Wells Fargo, all the way up to VP), they were over it. Missed the human connection. Felt like they were watching communities from the outside.Around the same time, Cody was processing the loss of his dad. The way they connected? Over coffee. Morning, afternoon, and evening coffee. All day, every day.The mission? Rooted in mental health. Breaking stigma, creating community, making resources accessible.In this episode, Cody talks about leaving corporate, why he is doing Find Your Therapist speed dating events, and the lesson about who actually shows up to support you (spoiler: it's not who you think). We get into hot yoga disasters, collaboration bike rides with ice casualties, and why their mugs say things like "I love hot dads" and "rise and fucking shine."Plus: miso caramel hojicha lattes, why planning beats rushing, and the 16-foot coffee trailer coming soon.Soft opening this Friday April 3rd. Grand opening in May. Knightdale needs this.Resources mentioned in this episode:Unhinged Coffee: Located at the old Rewind Retro Bar, Knightdale NCInstagram/TikTok: @unhingedcoffee.coSoft opening: Friday, April 3rdGrand opening: May 2026Wake Forest Farmer's Market (Saturdays)Knightdale Farmer's Market (monthly)Run club launching FebruaryCollaboration bike rides with Bike Library RaleighKJ / Social to Social (Pilates event host - previous episode guest)Raleigh Founded (coworking space)Blu Co (e-commerce focused coworking)Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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The Gap No One Else Was Filling | Holly Schwab | Zach's Toy Chest
Holly Schwab's nine-month-old son Zach had a grapefruit-sized tumor attached to all his major organs, including his aorta. They were within a month of it spreading.That was 2008. Zach is now 19, cancer-free, and the namesake of a nonprofit that's been collecting toys for hospitalized kids for 16 years.In this episode, Holly walks through Zach's neuroblastoma diagnosis, why she switched oncology teams at Duke, and the moment doctors closed Zach's file without telling her because she got a second opinion at Sloan Kettering. We talk about the $12,000 CT scan bill after insurance, why her husband got fired during Zach's treatment, and how she noticed a gap no one else was filling - kids stuck in treatment chairs for 7-12 hours with nothing but crayons meant for older children.Holly started Zach's Toy Chest to fill that void. Now they serve Duke, UNC, emergency rooms, clinics, and even life flight helicopters across North Carolina. She shares her hardest lesson (not everyone wants to help you), why she never gatekeeps nonprofit advice, and the importance of infant and teen donations - the age groups everyone overlooks.Resources mentioned in this episode:Zach's Toy Chest: zachstoychest.orgDonation options: One-time or recurring ($10/month makes a big difference)Volunteer opportunities: Toy sorting, courage card making, event supportHospitals served: Duke, UNC (Wake Med), emergency rooms, clinics across NCUpcoming events: Golf Tournament (May 4th), Summer's Night with Santa (late July/early August)Ronald McDonald House (Duke and NYC Upper East Side locations)Duke Law Clinic (helped with 501c3 paperwork)Amber Smith / Activate Good (YouTube resources for starting nonprofits - 200-300 free videos)Sloan Kettering (NYC - Upper East Side, neuroblastoma specialists)Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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The Latin Teacher Who Chose Cheese Over Passion | Courtney Bowman | Raleigh Cheesy
Courtney Bowman was a middle school Latin teacher who made charcuterie boards as a creative outlet. Four boards later, she started Raleigh Cheesy in October 2019. Three months after that, she decided to leave teaching and go full-time with the business.Then COVID hit.In this episode, Courtney walks through how the pandemic unexpectedly helped her business grow, why she closed her first location to focus on one store, and the day her AC died during the slowest season of the year. We talk about what happened when the Raleigh community showed up with $15,000 in 48 hours, The Bachelor Series she started and why it is hard to keep going, and her biggest leadership lesson: your response to stress directly impacts your team.Plus: elevated spreads, grazing tables, favorite cheeses, and the importance of good shoes when you're on your feet all day.Resources mentioned in this episode:Raleigh Cheesy: 3075 Medland Drive, Raleigh NCInstagram: @raleighcheesyFacebook: Raleigh CheesyEvent space rental (holds up to 30 people)Classes & workshops availableFavorite cheeses mentioned: Délice de Bourgogne (Fage Pave from Trader Joe's), Toma Provence, Meredith Dairy marinated goat & sheep feta, Humboldt FogSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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From Zero Photography Skills to 1,000 Rescue Dogs Photographed | Joanne Wetzel | Five Freedoms Photography
Joanne Wetzel bought a camera in 2019 to help shelter dogs get adopted. She had no photography background—just a hunch that beautiful photos would help overlooked dogs get seen. Five years later, she's photographed nearly 1,000 rescue dogs and built a thriving pet photography business that's completely different from what you'd expect.Five Freedoms Photography isn't about quick photo sessions and digital downloads. Joanne creates custom artwork for pet parents' homes, guides them through planning calls and ordering appointments, and hand-delivers albums to their doorsteps. She specializes in working with "stranger danger" dogs, reactive dogs, and end-of-life sessions where pets fall asleep in their owners' arms during the shoot.In this episode, Joanne breaks down why she's not a "turn and burn" photographer, how 80% of her revenue came from repeat clients last year, and what it's like photographing dogs who are days away from being euthanized. We talk about the business lessons she learned from six years doing hair and makeup, why problems are just part of the process, and her new Rescue Lens Sponsorship program that lets local businesses fund shelter photography.Resources mentioned in this episode:Five Freedoms Photography: fivefreedomsphotography.comInstagram: @fivefreedomsphotographyRescue Lens Sponsorship Program: Available on websiteWake County Animal Center (volunteer location)Second Chance Pet AdoptionsPit Bull Flower Power by Sophie GamandFoster Photo Day Initiative (monthly slots for rescue dogs)Unleashed Dog & Cat Store (Spring Fling event)Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Disrupting Construction with Dignity and Class | Michele Wilson | Sonder Luxe
Michele Wilson is disrupting the construction industry with dignity and class—and she's doing it by erasing the lines that keep people siloed.As the founder of Sonder Luxe Home Solutions and the creator of Coffee with Contractors (a quarterly networking movement that pulls 70-100 people every single time), Michele is on a mission to fix what's broken in construction: the lack of collaboration, the transactional relationships, and the fact that homeowners keep getting screwed over because they don't have anyone fighting for them.In this episode, we dive into what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, why she named her company after a word from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, and how she went from expecting 10 people at her first networking event to consistently selling out at 75-100. Michele breaks down the hard lessons about protecting what you build, why verbal alignment is not legal protection, and how boundaries are a leadership skill—not an emotional reaction.We also talk about her portfolio of gorgeous renovation projects, why she outsources design work to support interior designers, and the power of knowing when to walk away to protect your peace.Resources mentioned in this episode:Sonder Luxe Home Solutions: sonderluxe.comCoffee with Contractors (CWC): cwcrdu.comInstagram/LinkedIn: @sonderluxe, @cwcrduSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Zero Restaurant Experience to Feeding 200 People Daily | Maggie | A Place at the Table
Maggie didn't set out to open a restaurant. She set out to answer a question that had bothered her since childhood: Why am I always on the privileged side of the volunteer line?That question led her to a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness, which led to a conversation at Golden Corral that changed everything. Her friend John, who'd been homeless for three months, told her he chose that restaurant because "here I have choice" and "here I'm not invisible." Those two sentences became the blueprint for A Place at the Table—a pay-what-you-can restaurant in downtown Raleigh that's feeding 150-200 people a day while building something even more important: community.In this episode, Maggie breaks down how she built a nonprofit restaurant with zero restaurant or nonprofit experience, why she got denied by the Secretary of State's office the first time, and how "friend-raising" (not fundraising) grew the concept from 50 people at their first pop-up to 450 at the last one before they opened their brick-and-mortar. We talk about hiring people smarter than you, getting on the Kelly Clarkson Show, and why the biggest fight isn't food insecurity—it's community insecurity.Resources mentioned in this episode:A Place at the Table: Downtown Raleigh, NCWebsite: tableraleigh.orgInstagram/Facebook: @tableraleighHow to give back: Volunteer, dine, donate, or cater - all options available onlineSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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When the Space You Weren't Looking For Is Exactly What You Need | Ashley | The Williams House
Ashley didn't set out to open a coffee shop-slash-craft beer bar in a historic 1930s house. She got laid off from her corporate job, started looking for a tiny coffee shop, and ended up falling in love with a 3,650 square foot space that was definitely not what she was looking for—but somehow was exactly what downtown Cary needed.In this episode, we dive into the story behind The Williams House: the couple who said their wedding vows live on the radio, why Ashley put a Bible verse in her logo (and the backlash that followed), and how she's built a space where you can get coffee at 7 AM and an espresso martini at 9 PM. We talk about becoming the unofficial first-date spot in Cary, the Mahjong club that meets every Saturday, and why patience might be the hardest lesson in entrepreneurship.Ashley gets real about the loneliness of solo entrepreneurship, why she's closed on Sundays despite pressure to open, and how she's learning to filter everyone's opinions while staying true to her vision. Plus: the teenager birthday parties, the serial dater, and why sometimes you just need to write things on your to-do list so you can cross them off.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Williams House: Downtown Cary, NC Instagram: @thewilliamshousecaryHistoric Note: Named after Felton and Peggy Williams (first couple to say wedding vows live on radio in the Southeast)Bible Verse Reference: 1 Corinthians 10:31Hours: Monday 8-2, Tuesday-Saturday 7am-10pm, Closed SundaysSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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From Jolly Ranchers to Building Teams That Scale | Donald Thompson - Walk West, CEO, Author, Exec.
Donald Thompson isn't just the Board Chair of Walk West-he's a masterclass in how to scale yourself across multiple ventures without burning out. In this episode, we dive into his journey from selling Jolly Ranchers in fifth grade (and getting suspended for it) to leading a global consulting practice, coaching executives, investing in entertainment talent, and still finding time to catch Duke basketball games once in awhile.Donald breaks down the real secret to entrepreneurship: it's not about having the best idea—it's about building the best team. We talk about the hard lessons of delegation, why keeping your promises is the ultimate career hack, and how to vet people you're thinking about hiring (hint: make them demonstrate their skills first).He also shares why "find great people and let them shine" is his entire business philosophy, how your personal brand becomes your most valuable asset, and the one book he rereads every other year that shapes how he thinks and leads. If you've ever wondered how successful people manage to do it all, this conversation is your blueprint.Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to SuccessConnect with Donald: linkedin.com/in/donaldthompsonDonald's website: donaldthompson.comWalk West: walkwest.comSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Building Raleigh's Social Scene From Scratch with Kristen Jacoby | Socials to Social
In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Jacoby (KJ), the powerhouse behind Social to Social and a full-time real estate agent crushing it in Raleigh. KJ opens up about her journey from playing D1 field hockey to building a thriving real estate career while still in college, and her brave move to Raleigh in 2023 that changed everything.We dive deep into the real story behind Social to Social - how a viral TikTok turned into 27 events in just 7 months, bringing thousands of people together in the Raleigh community. KJ gets vulnerable about battling depression during her first eight months in Raleigh, dealing with online hate, and why she vlogs her life.From sauna epiphanies to champagne tower disasters, KJ shares the unfiltered truth about building a business from scratch with zero event planning experience. If you've ever felt stuck overthinking your business idea or wondered how to make real friends as an adult in a new city, this episode is for you.Kristen Jacoby (KJ):Instagram: @kristennjacoby (her personal/real estate account)TikTok: @kjSocial to Social Events:Instagram: @socials.social (main account - she notes this is the ONLY official account, all others are fake)Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Debunking the Nonprofit Myth | Heather Thompson - Realtor Giving Network
It is nonprofit week! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Heather Thompson. She’s the Vice President of the Realtor Giving Network (RGN), but honestly, she’s more of a professional gap-filler for our community. Heather is here to debunk the "nonprofit myth" and show how Raleigh Realtors are doing way more than just closing deals - they’re out here furnishing homes for families, saving women and children in need, and hauling AC units and space heaters to seniors.. It’s a raw, heart-on-your-sleeve conversation about why philanthropy is basically just a "marketplace for love" and why a wicker dollhouse might be the most meaningful thing in the room.The Top 4 ThingsNonprofits are Real Businesses: Heather breaks down why working for a nonprofit isn't just "sweet charity" work-it’s a professional sector that employs 10% of the US workforce.The "Unrestricted" Gold Mine: We talk about why "unrestricted funds" are the liquid gold of the nonprofit world, allowing organizations to actually pay the light bill and handle emergency needs.Home Security & Survival: A heavy but necessary look at the reality of transitional housing, including why lamps have to be next to doors and why a simple rubber-tipped stick is a vital safety tool for mothers in crisis.The Realtor Power: How 10,000 local realtors have turned into an emergency response team that delivers window AC units to seniors within 24 hours of a call for help.ResourcesRealtor Giving Network Website: www.rrarrgivingnetwork.orgOther nonprofits mentioned:The Green Chair Project: https://www.thegreenchair.org/The Women’s Center:https://www.womenscenterraleigh.org/Oak City Cares: https://oakcitycares.org/CASA (Kings Ridge): https://www.casanc.org/The Hope Center at Pullen: https://hopecenteratpullen.org/Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Why Most Agents Pick the Wrong Brokerage | Joe Arnao - 4W Strategic Consulting
In this episode, I’m getting all up in the business of Joe Arnao, the founder of 4W Strategic Consulting and host of The Real Joe Show. Joe has spent over 20 years in real estate, but he’s doing something completely different now—acting as a "brokerage matchmaker" and high-level coach. We talk about why agents often pick the wrong office, how to find your actual value, and the "embarrassing" gym moment that taught him his biggest lesson about mindset during a market crash.The Top 4 Things We Talk About:The Real Estate Matchmaker: Why Joe built an assessment to help agents figure out where they actually belong (and why the brokerage should pay for it, not the agent).The "Three-Year Itch": How Joe identifies the signs of career boredom and turns that energy into leadership and coaching.Scripted vs. Natural: We dive into the debate of using scripts in marketing and why being "brave enough to stumble" is actually a brand strategy.The BNI Philosophy: Why helping others make money is the fastest way to ensure you’re successful, too.Resources 🔗Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joearnao1/Listen to Joe’s Podcast: The Real Joe ShowSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Building a Hit True Crime Podcast in Raleigh | Javier Leiva - Pretend Podcast
In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend and boss, Javier Leiva. He’s the creator of the hit podcast Pretend, where he spends his time interviewing con artists, cult leaders, and undercover feds. We talk about what happens when a "true story" is actually a total fantasy, how he cornered a famous con man in a Vegas hotel, and why he’s so deep in this world that he actually blurred his house off Google Street View.The Top 4 Things We Talk About:The $800 Confrontation: How Javier tracked down the world’s most famous con man at a conference just to call out his lies with a giant microphone.Stage Fright to Stardom: The surprising reason Javier started the show—it actually came from being too scared to talk to his own team at work."Street View" Paranoia: Why Javier is so deep in the world of con artists that he literally erased his home from Google Earth.Podcasts vs. Netflix: Why massive streamers like Hulu and Netflix are treating indie podcasts like a "testing ground" for their next big documentaries.Resources 🔗Pretend Podcast on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pretendpodPretend Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/pretendradio/homeListen to Pretend: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2vaCjR7UvlN9aTIzW6kNCo?si=d1f5a09e011146e9 Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend/id1245307962 Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Walking Away From the C-Suite to Build HER Collective, Be an Author, Speaker, and More | Erica Rooney
Let’s be real: if a business looks perfect on Instagram, someone is probably lying to you. I’m Kayleigh Bain, and I’m obsessed with the stories people don't put in their press releases. All Up in Your Business is where I sit down with local founders, non-profit leaders, and total badasses to talk about the messy, complicated, and usually hilarious reality of building something from scratch. No filters, no fluff—just the real stuff that connects us.In This Episode: Erica RooneyFor the very first episode, I’m joined by my friend and total powerhouse, Erica Rooney. She’s an author, speaker, and the founder of Her Collective, but she’s also the first person to admit that even "machines" have their breaking points.The Top 4 Things We Talk About:The TikTok Meltdown: Erica tells the story of the one reel that almost took her out (and why I loved seeing her finally "crack").Leaving the C-Suite: Why she walked away from a massive corporate career to start something that actually matched her values.The Podcast-to-Book Pipeline: How she used her own podcast as a research tool to write a book endorsed by Mel Robbins.Tyra Banks & Signs from the Universe: That one time she got a call to interview a finance icon and met Tyra Banks in her very first week of business.Connect with Erica:LinkedIn: Erica Anderson RooneyWeb: ericaandersonrooney.comCommunity: joinhercollective.comInstagram: Erica | HER CollectiveSupport the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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Welcome to All Up In Your Business Podcast - Intro
Welcome to the All Up In Your Business Podcast with your host, Kayleigh Bain!How many times have you wondered about the story behind your favorite local spot? Every Wednesday, Kayleigh—founder of Honeygin Marketing and a champion of authentic storytelling—deep dives into the stories of local and small business owners, thought leaders, and non-profits in Raleigh, Durham, and beyond.Expect candid conversations about:Where the idea for the business came fromThe origin of the nameHard lessons learned along the wayAdvice for new entrepreneursTune in to celebrate the incredible stories you don’t often hear. Now, let’s get All Up In Your Business!Support the show🔗 My Links:Email story ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinessPod Become a Supporter of the show for as little as $3 and get exclusive access to shows early, special interviews, and updates from guests! Support the show here
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You walk past businesses every day and wonder, "How did they even start this?"I'm Kayleigh Bain, and every Wednesday I ask that question for you. I sit down with Raleigh business owners, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs to talk about:Where the idea actually came fromWhy they named it that (there's always a story)The hard lessons nobody talks aboutReal advice for anyone thinking about starting somethingNo BS. No guru talk. Just honest conversations with people building cool stuff in the Triangle.New episodes every Wednesday. Let's get all up in your business.🔗Links:Email ideas to [email protected] / DM on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allupinyourbusinesspodYoutube: <a href="https://www.youtube.
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