Allison White owns two local bars. We sat down at one of them--sans drinks--to talk opening your own business, moving back home, and what women business owners bring to the table. I ask her The Dreaded Question.

Recorded December, 2017

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Raise Your Glass" by Pink (fair use) closes out the show.

http://www.sipwineandwhiskey.com/

https://tapsatheritage.com/

Owner and Creative Director of Brown Dog Yoga and Tailwind Cycling, Katrina Mailloux, and I talk the healing power of yoga, feminine connective energy, and the cultural capital of Fruit Roll-Ups.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Breathe (2 am)" by Anna Nalick (fair use) closes out the show.

Now (well, soon) in TWO locations, Huntington and Barboursville: http://browndogyoga.com/

Owner of Blind Eye Restoration--a historical preservation and conservation company--Lindsay Jones and I talk construction, tools, and making grout great again. Ok, that was just me, but still.

Recorded April 2018 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Hammer and Nail" by Indigo Girls (fair use) closes out the show.

Check out Lindsay's business here: https://blindeyerestoration.com/

Claire Coder is the CEO--that's not what you think it means--of Aunt Flow, and she is in town. Well, on this episode. We talk all things periods and curse a couple of times, because periods.

Recorded two menstrual cycles ago on April 13, 2018.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Crimson  Wave" by Tacocat (fair use) closes out the show.

Check out Aunt Flow here: http://www.auntflow.org/

Claire in Teen Vogue: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/aunt-flow-tampon-subscription-service

Claire in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2016/12/27/this-startup-aims-to-make-periods-more-affordable-for-those-in-need/#36b8d35b27f5

Chris Cozad is the Owner and President of Alternative Auto Repaire in Columbus, Ohio; she and I talk cars, car repair, and the answer to last week's puzzle...wait, nope. Wrong show about cars.

Things that do come up: driving mistakes, which purchasing pitfalls to avoid, the importance of community service, and what it sounds like when I imitate a broken down car.

Recorded April 16, 2018

Go see Chris and her all female staff with your car needs: https://alternativeautocare.com/

Assistant Director of CONTACT Rape Crisis Center, Liz Deal, and I talk healing, victim blaming (QUIT IT), and the power of telling your own story.

Recorded October 26, 2017

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Spectrum" by Florence + The Machine (fair use) closes out the show.

Self-identified "sister of size" Anduwyn Williams and I talk body image, body size, and the fact that once upon a time, she'd be a Lady of the Manor and I would be a lowly serf.

Additionally, we talk about bodily agency and she tells us the story of being sexually assaulted. For those who want to skip that section, there's a very clear verbal cue for when that conversation begins.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Scars To Your Beautiful" by Alessia Cara (fair use) closes out the show.

Former Mrs. West Virginia Julie Warden and I talk pageantry, walking in heels, and "world peace." It is too bad I didn't release this episode on April 25th, which would have been the perfect date. SEE WHAT I DID THERE.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Pretty Girl Rock" by Keri Hilson (fair use) closes out the show.

Hairstylist extraordinaire Falon Tooley and I talk hair trends, emotional haircuts, celebrity dos (see what I did there) and don'ts, and everyone's favorite style: bubblebath spikes in the tub.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith (fair use) closes out the show.

Book with Falon here: https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/v/falontooley

Personal trainer and bodybuilder Dez Gibbs and I talk exercise, fitness, body shaming, and body confidence. I rant about cultural beauty standards and make it clear she could absolutely take me in a fight.

Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Confident" by Demi Lovato (fair use) closes out the show.

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