Episode 18 - Emily Weddings + Events is a full service event planning company that guarantees that your special day will be memorable for all the right reasons. Emily Petersen shares with us how she started her business and how her previous jobs were setting her up for success as she launched out on her own. She shares how her intentional growth strategies proved extremely worthwhile when unexpected life events took her attention off of the business. Emily is a wise and gifted business owner and has lots of great stories to share with us in today’s episode.

Episode 17 - Jars of Dust is a handcrafted line of functional ceramics designed and created by Mallorie Terranova. Her designs are beautiful, timeless & inspire an appreciation for quality goods made by hand. In this episode, we follow Mallorie’s journey as a studio art major in college as she dug into the one medium that pushed her outside of her comfort zone and eventually allowed her to make Jars of Dust into a full time business. There’s so much to learn from her story and it’s truly only the beginning for Mallorie. Join us as we listen and become big fans of Jars of Dust. 

Episode 16 - Joash Schulman owns and operates Town Center Office Suites - a professional office space providing businesses with a postal address and all the amenities a thriving business center has to offer. While continuing to practice law, Joash has taken over the day to day operations of running Town Center Office Suites and continues to actively serve the city through different boards and committees. In this episode, Joash shares his story of how he landed in Virginia Beach and how one coffee shop conversation shifted his career path in a new direction.

Episode 15 - Local artist Troy Summerell is the creator of the brand OnieTonie. From vibrant murals on building walls to CHKD ambulances to basketball backboards to elementary schools, OnieTonie Designs can be found all over the city. Troy’s signature black outline art is filled with bright colors and smiling faces of sea creatures. In this episode, Troy shares how he got his start as an artist, what inspires him and what some of his hopes and dreams for the future are. OnieTonie Designs adds so much value to our city by projecting positivity and refreshing old things to make them new.

Episode 14 - OnPoint Building Services is a full service commercial janitorial company run by local entrepreneurs Blake Dozier and Cory Jessee. They clean multi-tenant office buildings, medical spaces, industrial facilities, and much more. OnPoint Building Services strives to be the best in the industry by creating great customer service and bringing a positive attitude to problem solving. The lessons Blake and Cory share with us in this episode are a great example of what it takes to build a thriving business.

Episode 13 - Jackson Andrews Building and Design is a residential building and remodeling company located in Virginia Beach, VA. Jackson Andrews shares the story of how he created this company from the ground up. They create incredible homes that are uniquely tailored to each of their clients’ design preference and desired function. Jackson shares how joy and satisfaction come from doing things the right way and that some of the most rewarding parts of this job are the relationships he gets to build with his clients throughout the entire building process.

Episode 12 - Back Bay Brewing Co. is a local brewery that began in 2011. In this episode, we sit down with the founder Josh Canada and hear several inspiring stories of how Josh has been moving and shaking in the craft brewing industry. From growing his distribution to several other states, to breaking into the cider industry, to co-founding a local distillery, and even collaborating with Pharrell Williams at the Something In The Water festival - there is always something new on the horizon at Back Bay Brewing. Josh lets us in on some of the future ideas for the company and shares what he loves about Virginia Beach. 

Episode 11 - Wareing’s Gym was founded in Virginia Beach in 1960. It is recognized as America’s oldest gym that is still open and running today. Wareing’s gym is well known for many programs including the Parisi Speed School and Training for Warriors. In this episode we hear from Jesse, a fourth generation Wareing. Jesse shares some of the history of the gym and we hear how his unique story fits into the philosophy of what Wareing’s Gym is all about.

Episode 10 - Philly Cold Cuts is a locally owned and operated deli specializing in award-wining cheesesteaks, hoagies, sandwiches and more. The Fuller family has been operating this business for the last forty years and it has become a well loved classic among the locals. The history of this restaurant begins long before they opened their doors for business and in this episode we hear the story shared by three of the brothers - Jeff, Stephon and Todd Fuller.

Episode 9, Part 2 - The Bagel Baker is an authentic New York style bagel shop that serves bagels, breakfast and deli sandwiches along with other made from scratch delicacies. In part 2 of this episode, we continue our interview with owner  George Stepanovich. We hear how he’s successfully navigated challenges over the years and how his entrepreneurial strength keeps him focused on keeping The Bagel Baker the best of the best.