Local Matters

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Martha Latta, the owner of Stomping Ground, creator and printer of the Sunday Afternoon Housewife brand of State Pride and Social Justice tee shirts, and Co-Executive director of Lanterns Foundation, Inc., the non-profit which organizes the annual Feast of Lanterns Festival. They chat about organically starting a business versus having everything planned out, the one practice that is sure to put you out of business, and the positive returns of investing in your community. Learn more about our member Stomping Ground at https://www.stompinggroundindy.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe

to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for

listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana

Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor

to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a

positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more

about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link

to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for

listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22   

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Joey Bauchle of JoHenna Design. They chat about where her love of henna art began, the process of transitioning her hobby to a full-time business, and having the courage to try something new. Learn more about our member JoHenna Design at https://www.johennadesign.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22  

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Indiana Gifts Creative Manager Megan Martin. They talk about the process of selecting the unique items featured in the online store, the impact supporting Indiana-owned businesses has on our community, and the challenges facing local e-commerce stores. Learn more about our sister company Indiana Gifts at shopindianagifts.com. Thanks for listening!

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22  

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Anjelicia Spencer, founder and owner of Worthy by Nature Candle Company. They chat about going from social work to launching a DIY candle company, wanting to connect with youth to help them know they matter, and her mission to increase self-care and self-worth in our community. Learn more about our member Worthy by Nature Candle Company at https://www.worthybynature.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22   

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Leah Severson, a Carmel SEO & Local Search Coach and Consultant who works with business owners to increase their free exposure on Google. Leah shares how running her coaching business came out of her own experience of owning a photography studio for more than 20 years, how desperation is a horrible marketing partner, and how you can get more traffic and sales for your business. Learn more about Leah Severson here. Thanks for listening!

Want to get found with your Google My Business Listing?

Click here to learn about Leah’s next in person class with Indiana Owned.

Click here to learn more about her next online class.           

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22  

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Adam Hampton of Hampton Designs Studio & Shop. Adam discusses the importance and impact of creating an exceptional customer experience, the lessons learned by starting with a small storefront, and what it truly means to “welcome all.” Learn more about our member Hampton Designs Studio & Shop herehttps://www.adamhamptondesigns.com/. Thanks for supporting local!

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22 

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Amber Hankins of WISH-TV8’S Life.Style.Live! about this year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide. Dad’s special day is approaching and Indiana Owned is here to help you find the perfect gift sure to be appreciated by any father figure in your life. Every featured product comes from an Indiana-owned company, so you know you’re supporting local with each purchase! Looking for something to send? Ship gifts anywhere you need through our partner Indiana Gifts!

Check out all these featured items at IndianaOwned.com/dad:

• Storm Striker Art – Custom Pet Portraits from A Photo  
• Father’s Day Cards from Indiana companies
• Uplift Intimate Apparel – Gift Certificate  
• Local Flavors – Snack, Seasoning, Sauces & More!  
• Grooming Supplies for Guys  
• In Love Indiana Beer Can Pint Glass  
• Swag For Dad  
• Master’s Hand Gift Set with Original BBQ, Bourbon Pickles, and MVP Mustard Sauce  
• The Grill Master Sample Kit  
• Indiana Cutting Board  
• Butterscotch & Bourbon Soy Candle  
• Coffee Pairs Nicely with Silence—Framed Wood Sign  
• …and more from Indiana Gifts!  

See the entire gift guide and pick out your favorites for yourself for Dad at IndianaOwned.com/dad. Looking for a gift to ship? Check out the Father’s Day specials at ShopIndianaGifts.com.

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Jennifer Rubenstein, Publisher of “Edible Indy” Magazine. Jennifer discusses covering “farm-to-table” before it became a social movement, the challenge of “never turning it off” when you are the boss, and how kindness and gratitude set the stage for doing business with others. Learn more about our member Edible Indy and subscribe to the magazine at https://edibleindy.ediblecommunities.com/. Thanks for supporting local!

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22   

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Carl Doninger, Co-Founder of PopCon. Carl talks about starting the event big from the very beginning, how what used to be geeky is now mainstream, and the positive economic impact of this annual event. Learn more about our member PopCon and get your tickets at https://popcon.us/. Thanks for supporting local!

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22  

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Lori Cardwell of Lori Cardwell Photography. Lori shares tips for a perfect smile in every photo, the rewards of capturing not only how people look but how they feel, and the difference between competition and collaboration. Learn more about our member Lori Cardwell Photography at https://loricardwell.com/. Thanks for supporting local!

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22