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In this inspiring episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp welcomes Susan MacKenzie, owner of Liberty Hill Needleworks in Williamsburg, Virginia. From stitching doll dresses at age seven to running one of Virginia's most beloved cross-stitch shops, Susan shares her journey of passion, resilience, and community building. She opens up about turning a lifelong hobby into a thriving business, balancing entrepreneurship with family, and why mentorship and generosity matter so deeply in women-owned businesses. This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and joy—woven together just like the needlework Susan loves.
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Connect with Guest: • Website: Liberty Hill Needleworks • Instagram: @liberty.hill.needleworks • Email: [email protected]
Connect with Us: • Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes: www.fanaticaldreamher.com • Email April: [email protected]
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In this inspiring episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp sits down with entrepreneur and community leader Michelle Sieling. Michelle, alongside her husband Steve, owns several beloved Williamsburg businesses including Aromas, The Hound's Tale, and The Barkery Corner. She shares how her Chicago roots and family business background shaped her leadership style, how she navigated fires, ceiling collapses, and COVID shutdowns with resilience, and why finding your unique niche is key to success. Michelle's story is one of vision, grit, and heart—a testament to what happens when you believe in your dream and the community it serves.
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Connect with Guest: • Websites: Aromas World | The Hound's Tale • Instagram: @theoriginalaromas • Email: [email protected]
Connect with Us: • Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes: www.fanaticaldreamher.com • Email April: [email protected]
Join the DreamHer Community: Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!
In this inspiring episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp sits down with Lashonda Sanford, founder of Scratch Bakery, to share her incredible journey from a foster home in Kentucky to running one of Virginia's most beloved bakeries. Lashonda reveals how her foster mother's passion for baking shaped her own, the determination it took to launch during a recession, and how resilience and community support helped her grow through challenges—including a pandemic and a national television appearance on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship.
Lashonda's story is one of grit, love, and legacy, reminding us all that real dreams are fueled by passion, persistence, and a sprinkle of sugar.
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• Website: https://itsmadefromscratch.com/ • Instagram: @_scratchbakery • Email: [email protected]
Connect with Us:
• Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes of Fanatical DreamHer: https://www.fanaticaldreamher.com/ • April's email: [email protected]
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Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!
In this deliciously inspiring episode of Fanatical DreamHer, April Kemp sits down with Terri Crowder, owner of Northern Neck Popcorn Bag, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey, family legacy, and the joy of building a business rooted in creativity and community. From childhood memories of running a pretend pantry store to working in her grandmother's snowball stand, Terri shares how her path came full circle when she launched Northern Neck Popcorn in 2016.
Now with multiple locations, countless unique flavors, and a loyal following, Terri opens up about the challenges of expansion, lessons learned through setbacks, and the pure joy of creating popcorn that connects with people during both celebrations and hard times. Her story is one of resilience, servant leadership, and always finding strength to get back up again.
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• Website: https://www.northernneckpopcornbag.com/ • Instagram: @nnkpopcornbag • Facebook: Northern Neck Popcorn Bag
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• Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes of Fanatical DreamHer: https://www.fanaticaldreamher.com/ • April's email: [email protected]
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Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!
In this empowering episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp sits down with martial artist, coach, and soon-to-be mom, Heather Enyingi, of the House of Muay Thai in Williamsburg, VA. Heather shares her lifelong journey in martial arts, from being inspired at age five by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to competing in MMA and ultimately becoming head coach of a thriving Muay Thai program.
Heather's story is about resilience, discipline, and confidence—both inside and outside the ring. She opens up about milestones as an athlete, her passion for coaching, and the life lessons that martial arts instills in students of all ages. Whether you're looking for self-defense, stress relief, or community, Heather proves that Muay Thai is for everyone.
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• Website: House of Muay Thai – Heather Enyingi • Instagram: @houseofmuaythai_williamsburg | @enyingigigigi
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• Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes: fanaticaldreamher.com • April's email: [email protected]
Join the DreamHer Community:
Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!
In this episode of Fanatical DreamHer, April sits down with Peggy Patteson, the visionary behind the enchanting Hope and Glory Inn. Peggy shares her journey of transforming a historic schoolhouse into one of the most unique inns in Virginia, blending history, charm, and luxury. From embracing change to creating a legacy rooted in hospitality, Peggy's story highlights the power of following a dream that brings joy to others.
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Connect with Guest: • Website: https://www.hopeandglory.com/ • Instagram: @hopeandgloryinn • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeandgloryinn/
Connect with Us: • Follow April Kemp on Instagram: [@fanaticaldreamher] • Stay updated on new episodes of Fanatical DreamHer: https://www.fanaticaldreamher.com/ • April's email: [email protected]
Join the DreamHer Community: Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!
In this inspiring episode of Fanatical DreamHer, April Kemp sits down with Dr. Emma Cain Louden—astrophysicist, president of Slooh, and author of Mia and the Martians. Emma shares how a childhood fascination with Mars rovers evolved into a groundbreaking career in astrophysics, education, and STEM advocacy. From her early experiences at science camps to her mission of connecting people worldwide through the night sky, Emma's journey is a masterclass in resilience, mentorship, and "practical hope." Whether you dream of space or simply want to learn how to pursue your passions unapologetically, this conversation will inspire you to reach higher than ever before.
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Connect with Guest: • Website: Slooh • Instagram: @exoplanet_emma • Mia and the Martians on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mia-Martians-Explores-Emma-Louden/dp/1069116106
Connect with Us: • Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes of Fanatical DreamHer: fanaticaldreamher.com • April's email: [email protected]
Join the DreamHer Community: Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!
In this inspiring episode of Fanatical DreamHer, April Kemp sits down with artist, author, and gallery owner Lindsay Wozniak. From a childhood spent painting and creating to a highly decorated career in advertising and photography with over 200 awards, Lindsay has never stopped following her creative instincts.
Now the proud owner of Redfish Gallery in Irvington, Virginia, Lindsay shares how she turned her lifelong passion for art into a community-focused gallery where all profits go to charity. Through stories of resilience, humor, and bold moves, Lindsay proves that when creativity is in your soul, it always finds a way to shine.
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• Website: https://www.redfishgallery.org/ • Instagram: @red_fish_gallery_nnk • Telephone: 804.480.4418 • Facebook: Red Fish Gallery LLC
The Heart Channels Charity
· https://www.theheartchannels.org
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• Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated: https://www.fanaticaldreamher.com/ • Email: [email protected]
Join the DreamHer Community:
Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Tag your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer—and remember: the world always makes way for the dreamer.
In this episode of Fanatical DreamHer, April sits down with Sara Sloman, the dynamic founder of RichMahj, a growing business teaching people how to play mahjong—yes, the game that's quietly taking over social circles, coffee tables, and corporate team-building sessions alike. What began as a hobby turned into a movement, with over 1,700 beginners trained since early 2024.
Sara opens up about launching her passion project with intention, building a team of instructors across multiple states, and using the game to foster community, friendship, and even philanthropy. Whether you're a business dreamer or just love a good comeback story, Sara's episode is full of inspiration, strategy, and joy.
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"I always tell myself it's going to be okay. And usually, it is." – Sara Sloman
"You don't have to wait. Someone else might come up with your idea." – Sara Sloman
"Mahjong is the new pickleball. There's napkins. There's swag. It's community-building magic." – April Kemp
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In this episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp sits down with the vibrant and inspiring Autumn Clayton, founder of Covet, a beloved neighborhood gift boutique in Arlington, Virginia. From her early days exploring little shops as a child to becoming the heartbeat behind one of Arlington's most adored retail spaces, Autumn shares the scrappy, heartfelt, and creative journey that brought her dream to life.
She opens up about building Covet without a business plan, trusting her gut, surviving the early years and COVID, and investing in the next generation of young women who work alongside her. Whether you're dreaming of launching a small business, building something creative from the ground up, or just love a good underdog story—this one's for you.
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• Website: www.covetinarlington.com • Facebook: facebook.com/2covet • Instagram: @covet_arlington • Email: [email protected]
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• Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated: www.fanaticaldreamher.com • Email April: [email protected]
Join the DreamHer Community:
Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Tag your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer—because the world always makes way for the dreamer.
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