I Love VB Podcast

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.

Episode 7 - Tatiana Hill founded The Teal Eagle Boutique in 2017 out of her home but it quickly grew into an established retail shop. The Teal Eagle is a local ladies fashion boutique with a nationwide following of her online retail shop. As a young and motivated entrepreneur, Tatiana is has wildly grown her business and continues to dream big and chase after her goals.

Visit her at www.tealeagleboutique.com

Episode 6 - Ironclad Media is a production company that creates digital content and has partnered with some of the most elite brands in the world. They produce films, series, and podcasts that are some of the best out there. Founder and director, Jeremy Carey, shares with us the story of how he began, how entrepreneurship was engrained in him from the beginning, and how Ironclad Media came to be. You definitely want to check out their website and portfolio at thisisironclad.com!

We sat down with our own little humans and chatted about things they love to do in Virginia Beach during the summer. Apparently they make great little marketers for local businesses - any takers? We hope this brings a smile to your face because children's voices are really cute!

Episode 5 - WE ARE VB is a local non profit whose goal is to help every high school student in Virginia Beach who is considered homeless or at risk. They work to help these students meet their basic needs, knock down barriers in their education, and provide hope for their future. In this episode, we interview Jennifer Dye, the founder of WE ARE VB, as she shares with us the mission, history and impact of the organization. Incredible things are happening through WE ARE VB and this episode is absolutely one we should all hear.

Episode 4 - PaperDolls Design is a custom stationary and digital design company. Designer, April Foster started her business 10 years ago and has since created thousands of designs for clients and businesses. She has a degree in Industrial Design and worked as a textile designer before taking her skills to the next level and launching her own business. In this episode, April shares about the start up of her business and lessons learned along the way as she continues to see where this career takes her.

Episode 3 - Wes and Shina Madison own DJ West Entertainment and A Party Booth by Shina. As an entertainment company, they offer DJ services and the photo booth rental to weddings, parties, and special events. Wes and Shina share how hard things were in the early years of business and how walking through a tragedy together ended up propelling their business to the next level. They have a story of hope and perseverance and are actively living out a life a dream chasing.

Episode 2 - Dr. David Werwath owns The Doctor's In - a medical clinic that provides primary and urgent care as well as many other medical services. We follow Dr. Dave's journey through med school to opening up a medical business of his own. He shares some deeply personal challenges that he has overcome and continues to press on to lead and grow his business.

This episode shares the story of how a food truck turned into a brick and mortar storefront. Jacob Harver is the creator/owner of the wildly popular restaurant, Bros Fish Tacos. This business was born out of a crossroads moment in Jacob's career and he hasn't looked back since. Both Jacob and his wife have poured their lives into this business and are a great example of how to harness the momentum of your business and take it up a level.

Episode 20 - Wave Riding Vehicles is your hometown surf shop and the largest builder of boards on the east coast. Established in 1967, WRV has grown it's brand world wide in the last 50 years and its global head quarters is located right here, in Virginia Beach. In this episode, we sit down with LG Shaw, a second generation of the WRV family, and hear stories of the early years of the business. LG shares his perspective of what it was like growing up around the surf culture and watching his father turn a passion into his career. The Shaw family are big contributors to bringing life to The Vibe District and allowing many other entrepreneurs to grow their own passions into successful businesses.