Episode 3 - Owen Van Syckle takes us though his journey of over 21 years in the consulting business as the founder of Van Syckle Group. The Van Syckle Group is a sales results organization that founded the Sales Acceleration Academy. They work with companies all over the country and have seen tremendous success with their clients.  The growth of the company led naturally to the next step of creating the Van Syckle Financial Group.

Sales Acceleration Academy

www.OwenVanSyckle.com

Episode 2 - VB Rescue is the nation’s largest volunteer-based emergency medical services system and has been serving our city for over 80 years. In this episode, the Executive Director of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation, Gina Benefiel, shares about the mission of VB Rescue and what makes our local rescue squads so unique.

Visit their website: www.VBRescue.org

Episode 1 - Krystal Henry is the owner of the The Key Salon - a hair salon focused on bringing you the highest quality products, service and style while pampering you and making you feel like part of her family. After twelve years in the industry, Krystal opened her own business in 2020 and has continued to grow and expand. Her story is full of determination, courage, and success as she persevered through challenges big and small. You can find her at:

www.thekeysalon.com

IG: @thekeysalon

Episode 14 - Steff Speirs is the owner of Sunshine and Sweet Pea’s Coastal Decor - a bright and colorful shop filled with art, decor, jewelry and all things coastal inspired. In 2018 Steff took her passion and knack for business and opened a retail space where art is center stage. Steff’s story includes lessons from operating previous businesses and overcoming unexpected life challenges time and time again. Her drive and determination to cultivate a place for community has allowed Sunshine and Sweet Pea’s to blossom into what it is today.

www.sunshinesweetpeas.com

Episode 13 - Ross and Hannah Byrd own and operate Surf Hatteras - an overnight, destination surf camp on Hatteras Island. For the past 16 years, the Byrd family has picked up their life in Virginia Beach and spent their summers in the Outer Banks working around the clock running a premier surf camp for teenagers from all over the country. The idea for this camp came at an opportune time in the Byrd’s life and it has grown into something wildly fulfilling.

www.surfhatteras.com

Episode 12 - Tactical Distributors is an e-commerce company that sells high end tactical gear to elite groups of people. Ten years ago, Todd Askins was given the opportunity to take Tactical Distributors from a wholesale branch to being a boutique international retailer. Todd has pioneered tremendous growth for the company and seen it through many ups and downs. He shares how his journey has been filled with challenges of its own but the opportunity for second chances has taught him many valuable life lessons.

Episode 11 - Bees Nees is a company curating boutique vacation homes in Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks. Katie Denton's gifts of hospitality and attention to detail are beautifully captured in the Bees Nees Getaways. Katie shares that her mission is to create spaces where families can come together in a place where everything has been thought of so that lifetime memories can be made during their vacation. Her inspiration for the business comes from her own childhood memories and she hopes to pass them along to all her Bees Nees guests.

Visit www.beesnees.com for all the info!

Episode 10 - ROX (Rapid Overland Xpress) is a luxury motor coach service taking you directly from Virginia Beach to your destination and back. Whether it’s for business or leisure, you truly get to experience “Travel Reimagined.” ROX motor coaches are gorgeous, spacious and every detail has been considered so that the guest experiences the best way to travel. In this episode, the Founder of ROX, Jeff McWaters, takes us through his entire career leading up to this point. Jeff is a leader and champion for bettering our community and the lives around him. He is packed full of wisdom and has well-respected business advice for any entrepreneur.

Episode 9 - Antwain Britt is the creator of Juggernaut Cookie Co. - a local cookie company that makes gigantic, delicious cookies and ships nationwide. But the cookie company is neither the beginning nor the end of his story. From a factory worker, to a professional MMA fighter to a gym owner,  Antwain is a picture of hard work and dedication to pursuing excellence in his craft. We hope his story brings new inspiration to wherever you are in life and go get yourself a delicious Juggernaut Cookie.

Episode 8 -Doctors Stephen McKenzie and Jake McCrowell took a leap of faith and ventured into small business owning when they opened Direct Performance Physical Therapy.  Both Stephen and Jake love the relational based aspect of physical therapy care and focus largely in the sports medicine realm. Opening their own practice has allowed them to spend the time they want with each patient, to better problem solve, and to have the ability to see patients truly get better. You’ll hear how their handwork mixed with passion is paying off and allowing them, their patients and their business to thrive.