Laura Burkett left her corporate marketing career in 2015 and hasn't looked back.  She is the creator behind Laura Burkett designs, and was inspired to craft elegant and functional leather bags and accessories after living in Italy.  She is the founder and leader of ArtSmart Productions, a team of experienced marketers that produces the Art Providence Holiday Show and offers integrated, low-cost marketing services to artists and art-based businesses.  Speaking a little Italian while drinking Prosecco is the best kind of podcast experience!

Having worked extensively as a business analyst and mobile app developer, Jennifer Potter has moved into the entrepreneurial sphere. She is the owner and creator of Beyoutiful Collective, an apparel company with the mission of inspiring and motivating women.   In addition, she is the founder of SouthCoast Mamas and Babies, a local play group including over and family fun to over 5,000 families; and  of SouthCoast Women’s Collaborative, a network and support group for business women.  Finally, she is also a yoga instructor, reiki practitioner, and has been nominated as SouthCoast Emerging Leader.

Carmen Foy left the pharmaceutical industry, became a yacht chef and then found her passion creating vegan food.  She is the owner and chef of Sprout and Lentil Vegan Kitchen, a food educator, and animal advocate.

Meredith Brower is a SouthCoast eco-artist, photographer, and founder of Firefly Yoga Festival.  She regularly hosts mandala workshops on her farm in Tiverton, RI, where participants forage natural materials and then photograph their work.  In addition to her workshops, Meredith is a photographer with a specialization in dog portraits.

Katrina Meehan is founder of Field of Artisans, a Rhode Island community of artists who participate in pop-up markets in inspiring locations.  She is also owner of Enchanted Branches, an event design and styling company.  Her commitment to cultivating emerging artists and providing the context for their growth and support network is emblematic of the  generosity of her spirit.  

Kate Simpson is a jewelry maker and owner of two retail shops in Rhode Island: Cerulean, and Shades of Vintage in Warren, Rhode Island.  Both support local artists, and Kate grew both businesses while also working as a psychiatric nurse.  We're all wondering when she sleeps!

Jamie Uretsky is curator at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, a performing artist, teacher and drummer in the queer punk duo Bed Death. Her latest project is J.R. and the Worship Band, which serves as an apology to both the women in her life and a general apology to all women. 

Architect Anthi Frangiadis is the owner of The Drawing Room in New Bedford, MA--an art and design shop that marries Anthi's identity and profession as an architect with a beautiful retail space--showcasing work from south coast artists as well as paint and wallpaper.  Anthi reflects on architecture as art, marrying art and design with retail, and more.  Join us!

Kim Fuller is a photographer, author of "Finding: The Story of a Young Boy Who Becomes His Adoptive Mothers's Greatest Spiritual Teacher," and facilitator of workshops that teach mindfulness techniques through the lens of a camera.