Coffee at the Barre

This week Ashley interviews her co-host, Alex! Alex owns Café la Reine, a coffee shop and cafe located in downtown Manchester, NH.  Alex gets real about what it's like to be a small business owner. She shares her struggles, what she loves most about being an entrepreneur, and tips for aspiring business owners. She also discusses time management and what it's like to own a business and teach barre and yoga at Ashley's studio, Barre Life, all while taking on clients in her new business, A. Horton Consulting, LLC. 

This week Ashley and Alex welcome Benjamin Pasley to the show! Benjamin is the General manager of the Bookery in downtown Manchester, NH. He discusses his background, how he came to the Bookery, and how he has become a local Tik Tok star. We reflect on how COVID-19 has affected the downtown business community, and how it is so important for businesses to support one another in these times, and always. Benjamin has created an incredibly diverse, inclusive, and accepting space in our community, and is an inspiration to us all. 

Welcome back and happy New Year! This week, Ashley and Alex discuss their New Year's resolutions, and why it's okay to go easy on yourself as we head into 2021. Ashley describes her adventure in becoming a detective after both Ashley and Alex's cars were keyed in 2020. They also recap Takeout Tuesdays in Manchester! An initiative run by the Greater Manchester Chamber, Takeout Tuesdays were created to promote our locally owned restaurants. Ashley and Alex list some of their favorites! Stay tuned for new guests and more fun in 2021!

Happy New Year's Eve! On the eve of 2021, Ashley and Alex welcome Lindsey Puglisi to the show! Lindsey owns Sundar Esthetics and Energy. She is an esthetician, reiki practitioner and small business owner. Lindsey discusses how you can get into a skincare routine in the new year, and shares some of her most valuable skin tips! She also answers some questions from our listeners. Listen all the way to the end for a special deal from Sundar Esthetics and Energy! We hope you have a wonderful New Year, thank you for listening! 

Merry Christmas Eve!  Ashley and Alex take a few minutes to reflect on 2020 and all that they are grateful for this year. Tune in next week for our New Year's Eve episode! 

This week Ashley and Alex interview Alli Beaudry!  Alli is a life long Manchester resident, a singer, songwriter, music teacher, and small business owner.  She and her husband, Bill, own the ManchVegas Brew Bus and Lil Sunny the Camper!  Alli performs throughout NH and MA, and is a pro at incorporating all of her passions and interests into everything she does. Listen all the way to the end for a special holiday musical treat from Alli! 

This week we discuss where we're shopping local this holiday season. There are some unique and thoughtful gifts available in small shops all around us in Manchester, NH, and we have great gift ideas for you! We discuss online reviews, how they work, and how you can show your support for businesses you love during these trying times (and otherwise!). We also share how we're practicing self care and making the most of this holiday season.

This week we welcome Lauren Getts to the show! Lauren works for the Greater Manchester Chamber (GMC) and has a passion for supporting local business. We discuss the GMC's role in the community, how the staff assists small business (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic), and Lauren's role as Director of Marketing & Communications.  Lauren owns a four family home in Manchester, NH, along with her husband, Joseph. She shares some insight into being a millennial landlord, and what she loves most about the Queen City. 

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we talk about Small Business Saturday deals for Café la Reine and Barre Life, places you can go in Manchester, NH to shop small this Saturday, and how to support your local businesses and restaurants. Ashley and Alex have some new things going on in their business lives, but of course they still have time for holiday movies on Netflix and Hallmark!

Welcome to the podcast! Coffee at the Barre is hosted by Ashley Oberg and Alex Horton. On this week's episode, we talk about our small businesses, Barre Life and Café la Reine, located in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. We also discuss the idea behind the podcast, and the direction we are headed. Thanks for listening!