All Shine, No Flash

Tune in for episode 5 of #AllShineNoFlash! Ann chats with Carmen Ripley Wilson, owner of Beanstalk Children's Resale, about small business life amidst a pandemic, the importance of putting employees first and prioritizing DEI and local activism initiatives. Carmen also shares her family's go-to quarantine recipe! Listen wherever you get podcasts.

Jessi Duley, Owner and Instructor at BurnCycle, and Ann get real as they talk about staying resilient as small business owners in 2020, navigating the challenges of homeschooling with a sense of humor, and the power of community during challenging times.

Natalie Ruiz, CEO of AnswerConnect, joins Ann in our newest episode to chat about building diverse teams, why mentorship should evolve alongside your career and managing life as a working mom in the COVID-19 era.

Lucinda Kay, journalist, coach and advocate, sits down with Ann to talk about the changing media landscape, being a source of positive energy and keeping your head up during challenging times.

Alexis Davis Smith, CEO and President of PRecise Communications, joins Ann in our inaugural episode to discuss the non-negotiables for businesses' DEI efforts and how to ensure you're recruiting diverse talent.