We are SO excited to welcome Kacey Roy, from Kate & Company in Spring Lake, NJ onto the podcast this week!

Kacey has SUCH an inspiring, inspirational & motivation story that she shares with us in this episode!

We had SO much fun recording this episode with Kacey! We all really connected & vibed over our common love for living down at the Jersey Shore!

Kacey really dives deep in this episode & shares her entire story about what it was like for her, growing up with her mother who owned the incredible Kate & Company  story in Spring Lake, NJ! Kacey had inspiring dreams of her own she was pursuing when life took an unexpected but beautiful detour bringing her BACK to her family roots.

We LOVE how Kacey has really interwoven her family & community into her business. She really chats in this episode how important it is to get involved in the community when you own a business in a small town!

Ready to get to know Kacey a bit more Besties!?

Kacey describes herself as a mama, wife, running that boutique life. Kate + Co opened September of 1995 when Kacey was just beginning her college career at Villanova University. She thought she would become a journalist or a writer but every chance she got she found herself back working in the shop. After graduating in 1999, Kacey became engaged to her now husband and started working full time in the business until having her first son, Ben is 2004, then son Luke in 2006. Taking a short break from steady hours she still worked every Sunday and then eventually Tuesdays until her boys were of school age. In February of 2020 she became a partner and found herself, like so many small business owners, learning how to navigate a government shut down due to the pandemic. Pushing way outside her comfort zones she found a way to reach her customers though social media and developing a website. She’s super proud to have weathered the storm and continues to run the shop with love and passion with her mom as her partner and mentor. She’s a proud mom and wife too.

We hope you enjoy the episode Besties! Here is how you can further connect with Kacey & visit Kate & Company!

Follow Kacey/ Kate & Company on Instagram
Check out Kate & Company's website
Visit Kate & Company in Spring Lake NJ: 1100 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

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Bestie, today we want to motivate you to look at the foundations you HAVE built as an entrepreneur, and ask yourself whether they DO or DO NOT align with the vision you have for your future moving forward. As we grow & change as humans, our business's foundations might have to as well.

Regardless of what this looks like right now, we hope that this episode motivates you to take aligned action in the direction of your entrepreneurial vision, to pivot as needed & to never forget to be proud of yourself for the work you have put in regardless of your answer.

*Reminder besties! For the next 3 weeks, our podcast schedule will look slightly different! Rather than our normal 2 episode release per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, you'll be receiving 1 episode from us on 5/8, 5/15 & 5/22 due to both of us traveling! We will return to our normal Tuesday/Thursday schedule on 5/28!

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There's a level of risk to anything in life. Leaping into the unknown as an entrepreneur & embracing the risks that come with them can be easier said than done, but it's also SO important that you CHOOSE to take the leaps that feel risky, rather than living a life filled with "what if's".

In this episode, Jess & Steph explore this topic as it relates to their entrepreneurial journeys and motivate you to open up your mind to what the "risks" can really BRING, regardless of the outcome!

*Attention besties! For the next 3 weeks, our podcast schedule will look slightly different! Rather than our normal 2 episode release per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, you'll be receiving 1 episode from us on 5/8, 5/15 & 5/22 due to both of us traveling! We will return to our normal Tuesday/Thursday schedule on 5/28!

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Hey Besties! It's Steph! 

Today on the Besties podcast I go solo to chat with you about some ways that YOU can put yourself out there to grow your business! 

Alot of you amazing Besties in this community have some AWESOME businesses. I have been seeing ALOT of you out lately at different pop-up events, networking events & festivals across NJ! 

One of the coolest things about being a product based business owner, is getting to connect like this with SO many other business owners! 

It has been AMAZING getting to meet so many of you, see you out & see the things YOU are doing! 

One of the things I have been coming across while getting to chat with so many of you is that you have ALOT of questions about how to GROW  as a business owner! What to do, what not to do & how to even start! 

This gave me the idea to do an entire episode on some of the questions I get asked frequently!  

In this episode I give you the top three ways I have grown in my business & the things I have learned through it all! 

Although this episode is geared towards product based business, I truly believe this  is an AMAZING message for ALL business owners! 

I hope these tricks & tips help you within your business! 

Please let me know if you end up doing any of them! I LOVE to hear any & all feedback, I look forward to it! 

I hope you enjoy the episode Besties! 

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During big life transitions, your life might look different than it did before. Your day to day might look different. Your energy levels might be different. Your ability to show up might look different. But that's the point of calling it a "season of life".

In today's episode, Jess brings you in on the importance of checking in with yourself and honoring the season you're currently in, and whether you're giving yourself enough credit or not throughout it. Click play & let's explore what it means to truly honor yourself and the season that you're currently in, as you prepare for the next one.

Thank you to Samantha Kehoe for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Samantha & her amazing businesses. Here's how you can connect with Samantha :
-  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @ms_samanthakehoe

What did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? 

Let us know! 

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Lately on the podcast we have REALLY been bringing you in on the journey. We have really been giving you updates almost every episode on what is happening in real time, in both of our lives professionally & personally.

We are going through a transition period here at Besties & Business that we REALLY felt like it was super important to bring you in on!

Something we are learning in real time is how important it is to really get real with yourself as a business owner. Are you where you need to be? What needs to change in order to get to what feels aligned for YOU!?

In this episode, we really have a Besties sit down real chat with you, ALL about some changes & pivots that  we are making here at Besties & Business to better align with where WE want to be on this journey.

We love getting to have these chats with you Besties because we TRULY believe that this can serve as a reminder to YOU that it is OKAY to change your mind in business, it is OKAY to pivot in business, in order to figure out where YOU want to be!

Thank you to Jen from Bunny Las Melts for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Jen & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Jen at Bunny Las Melts :
-  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @Bunnylasmelts

What did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? 

Let us know! 

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It's time to get REAL with yourself about where you are at on your entrepreneurial journey  & IF it is the right place for you to currently be in. 

In this episode we deep dive into their current situations as entrepreneurs. They chat about what the last few months has looked like for them & what they are currently learning on this journey. 

Sometimes as business owners, we can become so consumed with what we are creating that we forget that we are HUMAN! We really focus in on this episode how, yes as business owners it is SO important to be determined but it is also equally as important to take care of ourselves as well SO we can show up for our businesses in an authentic way! 

We hope you enjoy the episode Besties! We want to hear from you! 

What did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? 

Let us know! 

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We have an AMAZING conversation with 2 incredible ladies for you besties to listen in to today! Sam & Alexis, co-hosts of the Perspectively Yours Podcast, absolutely blew us away. We had SO much fun talking with them and we left the conversation feeling so inspired and lit up by it. We know that you besties are going to absolutely love this one! Let's get to know Sam & Alexis:

Alexis & Sam were brought together by fate as Beautycounter Brand Advocates and roommates on a trip to Austin, TX, realizing their shared mission: to connect with multi-passionate women like them. With full-time jobs, side hustles, and endless ideas, resilience became our shared expertise - Alexis as a leadership and life coach, and Sam as a licensed therapist. Thus, Perspectively Yours Podcast was born.

Their platform delves into topics crucial to our well-being, inviting honest conversations often left unspoken. Through these discussions, they explore shifting perspectives to bolster resilience and normalize experiences. Their aim is for listeners to leave each episode empowered to advocate for themselves and make informed decisions, crafting the life they desire.

Structured around four main pillars - motherhood, wellness, relationships, and emotional well-being - they invite guests to share their unique experiences and expertise, encouraging listeners to embrace different viewpoints. Ultimately, their mission is to empower women to feel seen, educated, and encouraged to fully embrace themselves in every aspect of life.

Enjoy the episode, bestie! Be sure to connect with Sam & Alexis after you listen!

Here's how to connect with Sam & Alexis:

• Follow Sam on instagram! @ms_samanthakehoe
• Follow Alexis on instagram! @alexis.thenourishedbeginnings
• Follow Perspectively Yours Podcast on instagram! @perspectivelyyourspodcast
• Listen to the Perspectively Yours Podcast!
• Download their Perspectively Yours Shifting Your Perspective Mindset Tool Kit
• Join their newsletter HERE!
• Check out their website HERE! perspectivelyours.com
• Join their book club HERE!

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Bestie, we have an AMAZING interview coming your way today! We had such an empowering chat that was both educational AND motivational with our business bestie, Nick Marra!

Nick is a financial educator and life insurance agent with New York Life. He has been helping people protect their families and save money for the future for 2 years now and is licensed in multiple states. Outside of work, Nick is married with a 2 year old son, with a baby girl on the way in May! He believes that caring about people and having empathy for each person is what matters most in his business, and this is why he gives out free advice every week on social media, because everyone deserves to know these things and be able to thrive in life. Whether they are his clients or not.

In this episode, we got to learn all about the importance of investing in life insurance and planning for your financial future, while also having such a relatable & inspirational chat about business with Nick!

Click play & get ready for a business bestie chat that will light you up!

Want to stay in touch with Nick Marra?! Here's how:

• Follow Nick on instagram! @nickmarranyl
• Check out his website here!

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Let's talk about being visible on social media and the challenges that could come with it. In episode 179, we continue bringing you in on the lows we've been navigating lately, specifically when it comes to being visible on social media. Over the last few weeks, we were experiencing a ton of doubts regarding our entrepreneurial journeys, and to be completely honest besties, we even doubted whether we wanted to stay visible on social media moving forward.

In this episode, we have an unfiltered, vulnerable chat about what we both experienced, the lessons we learned from it, and where our mindsets are at now!

Thank you to Ekaterina from Ekaterina Vachino Photography for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Kat & her amazing photography business. Here's how you can connect with Ekaterina Vachino Photography:
- Here studio is located in Wall, NJ!
- Click here to connect with Ekaterina Vachino Photography on Instagram! @ekaterinavachinophotography

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