In this episode, I sit down with microblading extrodinaire, Lisa Smith of Smith + Co. Studios! She is fun, funny, intelligent, humble and a freaking delight to talk to. Listen to her story, hear her entrepreneur heart and learn how she got where she is today. After you listen to her story, book yourself an appointment for any one of her many services and get on this girl's books. You won't be sorry.

This next episode is a special one because we are talking with one of my childhood best friends! Tiffany and Lindsey of Moxie Park Salon are located currently in Charleston, SC running a trendy and evolved salon of innovators and educators in their field. They have created a healthy work environment and tell me how they navigated opening their own salon in a new state and during COVID. Since opening, their salon has been successful in many ways and they walk me through a bit of that journey in this episode. Enjoy!

This week we interview one of the best guys I know in business, Wes Edwards. Wes is part owner of a large HVAC company, Montefusco HVAC, Inc in Peoria, IL that has been in business over 80 years! Wes came in to ownership after working at that company for many years, in all positions within the company, until he finally worked his way to the top. Hear his story, how he got where he is now and how he prioritizes the way he treats people in business.

This episode is special for me because I have known Sara for a long time and under a number of different seasons in her life. She has an entreprenuerial spirit that is inspiring to so many and she has a story that is intricate and winding and interesting for anyone to hear. Listen in as we go from her beginning in education to her transition to a mobile coffee shop, then brick and mortar coffee shop, and now, in a new career as a leading Real Estate Agent in Peoria, IL. She was recently awareded the Rookie of the Year Award at the Annual PAAR banquet and she is just getting started. Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments!

This is a wonderful conversation between myself and Bethany of Bushbaby, based in Peoria, IL. We meet for coffee at Zion Coffee and chat about small business, transitioning over the years, adapting your business and following your passions. Bethany is the owner of Bushbaby which is a children's outdoor outfitter located inside of RC Outfitters and The Wink House, both in Peoria. Visit her on social media for more information. Bethany is also a co-founder of the Illinois River Valley Outdoor Alliance, which is a volunteer organization that informs our area on fun outdoor activities, park accessibility and more. Follow them on social media for more info!

This episode is funny, heartwarming, emotional and inspiring just to say a little. Megan Leggins has built a beautiful photogrphy buisness over the last decade and a half, and in those years, her life has transitioned through motherhood, loss, grief, depression and so much more. Listen in on how Megan found herself again in 2022 and how she got where she is now. Visit Megan on social media @maxwellstudios or on her website at maxwellstudios.us

This episode is a fun converstation between myself and a good friend of mine, Paige Heaton, of No Roots Boots. Paige has built a beautiful business selling women's western wear, most notably, out of an Airstream trailer that she travels the country in! Paige has found success online, in social media and at in-person shows, selling her custom made boots, most of which she designs herself! Follow No Roots Boots on Instagram, visit her website and enjoy this episode on business longevity and perserverance!