Charting Your Course

Kimberly Lau and Linda Young, co-founders of Project Rewear, join us to talk about building a sustainable fashion company while raising their own families. They dig into the real cost of fast fashion — overproduction, textile waste, landfill overflow — and how they're fighting back through upcycling and circular design. A candid conversation on values, motherhood, and reshaping an industry built for excess. Enjoy this conversation!

You can visit and shop at Project Rewear at - 2940 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit C, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for sponsoring this podcast. 

In this episode, we sit down with Danielle L. Brinkman-Mallare, President of Brinkman & Company, AAC, to talk about her journey into accounting and what it's really taken to build and run her own firm. Danielle shares candid insights on navigating work-life balance as a business owner, the challenges (and wins) of carving her own path in the industry, and the lessons she's picked up along the way. Tune in for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and finding balance while building something of your own. Enjoy this conversation! 

Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust! 

Tune in to listen to our latest episode, featuring Joey Leslie, President of Matchfire. Joey shares what it’s like to be apart of a digital marketing and design agency and where AI is taking us.

Listen now to hear this inspiring story.

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Tune into to our newest episode with Norm Yost and Kate Griffith, owners of Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc.

Norm and Kate share what it’s truly like to run a small business - wearing countless hats and the time commitment and constant need to stay adaptable and creative to survive in the industry.

Whether you’re a wine lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’re going to love our conversation with Norm and Kate.

Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust.

Michelle Menzel, President and Co-Founder of GreatWay Roofing, leads a successful family-run business where she’s at the helm and her sons are actively involved — making succession more than just a future plan, but a present-day reality.

In this episode, Michelle shares how their commitment to employee culture and quality workmanship has fueled their growth, and what it takes to build a company that lasts across generations.

Enjoy this inspiring conversation!

In this episode, Kate shares the story behind KMJ, what inspired her to start her own brand and what it truly means to be a business owner in the fashion industry today. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur or fashion-lover, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges, rewards and heart behind building a fashion brand. Enjoy this engaging conversation!

Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for sponsoring this podcast. 

Today on the show, we’re joined by Teresa Arredondo, President of ArtCraft Painting Inc. Teresa has built a reputation for combining craftsmanship with genuine leadership, helping ArtCraft stand out as a company rooted in quality and trust. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she has learned and the values that keep her inspired. Enjoy this conversation with Teresa Arredondo!

Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/. 

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In today’s episode, we dive into the world of adaptive footwear with Tyler Susko and Johannes Sauer, the visionary co-founders of Cadense. Combining cutting-edge engineering and personal passion, they’re revolutionizing mobility for people with walking difficulties through innovative, stylish shoes designed to make every step safer and more confident. Join us as we explore their journey, technology, and mission to reshape how we think about mobility and independence.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/. 

Give us a follow on social media - @pacbiztimes or visit our website - pacbiztimes.com.