Early in her career, Amanda McCreight worked as an assistant for entrepreneurs Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely, helping to get All Day Running Co. off the ground. Her contributions had such an impact she was ultimately credited as Co-Founder and Creative Director of the company.

Fast forward to 2025 - Amanda runs her own business, Aytuhzee, which elevates people and brands through video production, photography and art. Tune in to hear her full story!

Website: https://aytuhzee.com/

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As a college student, Ian Gurfield spent a term abroad in Italy and fell in love with great food. Back home, he pursued this new passion and honed his dough-making skills, all while searching for vibrant cities where he could set up shop. Today, he is the namesake of Ian's Pizza, an iconic by-the-slice joint and Madison staple, as well as the co-founder of Batch Bakehouse, which produces fresh bread and pastry. Tune in to hear his full story!

Make Great Dough: https://makegreatdough.com/

Ian's Pizza: https://ianspizza.com/
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Batch Bakehouse: https://batchbakehouse.com/
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Hayden and Julia know how to keep themselves busy. In addition to their respective jobs as a liquor salesman and paralegal, the couple pride themselves on sharing the best hikes, restaurants, and other Wisconsin attractions across the state. That Wisconsin Couple is a travel blog, podcast and your go-to resource for adventures in Wisconsin. Tune in to hear Hayden and Julia's full story!

Website: https://www.thatwisconsincouple.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwisconsincouple/

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Drawing on her academic background in education and a family history of fighting oppression, Winnie Karanja founded Represented Collective, a media company that advocates for gender and racial equity in the STEM fields. In this episode of “Screw It, Let’s Do This,” Winnie also discusses one of her best-known creations: Nakira’s World, a collection of educational products and animation tailored to young students who are eager to learn. Tune in to hear the full story!

Winnie Karanja: https://winniekaranja.com/

Nakira's World
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Tory Miller’s passion for local food can be traced back to his early years flipping burgers at his grandparents’ diner in Racine, Wisconsin. From there, he worked his way through the French Culinary Institute and several kitchens in New York City, ultimately returning to Madison and working at L’Etoile, one of the city’s most popular restaurants. 

Kristine, who originally wanted to be a dancer, found her way to culinary school and later joined L’Etoile as a pastry assistant. She would go on to open Dough Baby Bakery in downtown Madison, and later returned to L’Etoile where she now works as head baker and pastry chef.

Today, Tory and Kristine are married with children and co-own L’Etoile and Graze, where they serve as Executive Chef and Operations Manager, respectively. Tune in to hear their story!

L’Etoile Restaurant

• Website: https://www.letoile-restaurant.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letoilerestaurant/?hl=en 

Graze Restaurant

• Website: https://www.grazemadison.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazemadison/?hl=en 

Tory Miller

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Ben Higgins, known for his time on The Bachelor, discovered a profound sense of purpose throughout his years volunteering in Honduras. Guided by his faith and a desire to bolster communities around the world, Ben co-founded Generous Coffee - a company that donates 100% of its profits to non-profit organizations. Tune in to hear his story!

Ben: https://thebenhiggins.com/
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Samantha Daily spent her early years earning straight A’ss and preparing for a successful career. But a semester spent abroad in Spain during college changed everything. Samantha fell in love and found a sense of belonging in a vibrant community. She returned home, and as graduation approached, she realized a desire to return to Spain and decline the various corporate job offers that had come her way. Today, she’s a life transformation coach helping women realize their business goals. Tune in to hear the full story!

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Marissa Holmes worked a comfortable job at a telecommunications company. Then, just three months before the pandemic, she quit with the intention of starting a soul food takeout restaurant. Despite the challenges posed by covid, Marissa and her partner grew Marie’s Soul Food into a successful business that continues to thrive today. Tune in to hear the full story!

Website: https://mariessf.com/ 

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Shayna Mace boasts years of experience working for and covering small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Madison area. Previously a writer for a local publication and owner of a freelance writing business, today Shayna serves as the Editorial Director for Brava Magazine, a women’s magazine revolving around business and culture in Madison. Tune in to hear her story!

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Years ago, chef Eric Rupert created a new candied pecan - by accident. After sampling it himself and witnessing the popularity of the pecans with family and friends, he knew he had discovered a bold and unique new flavor. With the help of co-founder Jess Benish and business partner Sam McDaniel, they created Fortune Favors, which today sells candied pecans in stores all across the country. Tune in for the full story!

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