Episode 9, Part 1 - 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. Everything they serve is absolutely delicious and gets a true New Yorker’s stamp of approval. In this episode, owner George Stepanovich shares some of the history of his family and how they inspired him to create a business of his own. George is full of great stories and paints a fantastic picture of what it takes to build a business from the ground up.

Episode 8 - The Eliza Hope Foundation raises money for The Eliza Hope Therapy Center for children with autism. At this center, families and children can find all their needed therapy in one place. Founder and President, Aimee Darby shares with us the emotional and inspirational story of how she created this foundation. The Darby’s daughter, Eliza, leaves an amazing legacy behind through The Eliza Hope Foundation.

Episode 7 - BoBo's Fine Chicken is a fast food restaurant serving up homemade, southern food. Owner and founder, Bo Midgett created the concept for his restaurant based off his first-hand experience in the industry and the desire to preserve the southern cooking he grew up with by creating a way to share it with everyone else. In this episode, we hear Bo’s story from the beginning. He shares how reading one book changed the trajectory of his career path leading him up to New York City and back again to pursue the challenge of carving out a piece of the Virginia Beach food scene to preserve his family’s culinary history.

Episode 6 - MAR Surf Exchange is a Virginia Beach surf shop and DIY factory where customers get to design their own surf board. The experience of designing and building a surf board together in the shop fosters a sense of community and friendship that carries over into the local surf culture. This episode explores the story of how owner Nick Halleran, a boy from New York, winds up moving to Virginia Beach and building surf boards with a unique twist.

Episode 5 - Hanger Law specializes in real estate services, estate planning and litigation. The firm is run by an incredibly innovative and compassionate attorney, Hunter Hanger, who was named a 2019 Top 40 Under 40 businessman in Hampton Roads. Hunter’s passion for people and business drives him to continuously create new companies where those around him are able to flourish. In this episode, we sit down with Hunter and learn about what led him to open his own law firm and hear about his key factors to success.

Episode 4 - Nectar is a home accessories and gift boutique located in the well-known Hilltop shopping center of Virginia Beach. Filled with gifts for all occasions, coastal decor, and the latest trends in jewelry, Nectar has been a go-to gift shop in it's community for the past 17 years. In this episode, we hear from Susan Lloyd about what life as a retail shop owner is truly like! 

Episode 3- Wildly growing in popularity, May's Parlor is the most adorable from-scratch bakery at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. You can find freshly made danishes, croissants, cookies, pies, quiche and so much more and we can almost bet they'll be the best you've ever had! In this episode, we hear from the incredibly smart and insanely talented owner Racheal Browning. Racheal shares the story of how she created May's Parlor and reveals just how much work has been put into her journey to where she is today. 

Episode 2 - Serving up Hawaiian cuisine with a fast-casual vibe, Aloha Snacks quickly found its way into the hearts of many Virginia Beach locals. Aloha Snacks is home to some of the best burgers, bowls and fries around but the food isn't the only thing that keeps customers coming back for more. It is chef owned and operated by Jesse Wykle whose personality and hospitality run deep within the walls of his establishment. Jesse welcomes each guest and works hard to make you feel like family at Aloha Snacks. In this episode, we get to hear about Jesse's career path leading up to where he is today and learn more about where it is taking him in the future.

Episode 1: Lolly's Creamery is quickly becoming a fan favorite among locals and tourists in Virginia Beach. Offering handmade ice cream in unique, rotating flavors, Lolly's is worth a trip to the Vibe District no matter the season! In this episode, we sit down with Joey and Jacklyn Launi and hear about their journey to bringing us Lolly's Creamery. 

The I Love VB Podcast is a show about the business owners, artists, entrepreneurs and people that make up Virginia Beach, Virginia.