Today I am joined by Megan Bicklein. As a new mom and long-time event planner, Megan found herself pouring into the lives and special moments of everyone around her with no sense of fulfillment. She decided to find a hobby to bring passion back into her everyday life. What started as a little home decor project of her daughter and two dogs, quickly turned into a business. Today, Megan gets to create custom art pieces to capture your loved ones in their precious years!

In this episode, Megan and I talked about how she pivoted her career, the beginning of Mae Bicklein Designs, and so much more. I know you are going to love Megan!

Open Door Animal Sanctuary
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Today I am joined by Stephanie Troxler. Stephanie is a watercolorist, surface pattern designer, and owner of Little Blue Designs, a woman owned creative small business based out of Bradenton, FL. Little Blue Designs is committed to providing beautiful stationery products, fine art prints, and gifts. Every design is initially painted by hand and is transformed into premium quality products. Her mission is to bring the sunshine state of mind into homes everywhere and make the everyday a little brighter.

In this episode, Stephanie and I talked about her transition from the dental industry to being a full-time artist, how to scale your business as an artist, and so much more. You are going to love Stephanie!

FELT
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Today I am joined by Kendra from Sprinkled with Pink. Kendra started Sprinkled With Pink because of a need for custom bachelorette gear, and the company has only grown since then.

In this episode, Kendra and I talked about the beginning of Sprinkled With Pink, what it is like to run a business while having a full time job, how to pivot, and so much more. You are going to love Kendra!

Operation Smile
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Today I am joined by my boss, Erica Hembree Sharp.  Erica is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in medical aesthetics. She graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. After a successful sales career and a passion for helping people, Erica returned to school to become an RN. She has worked as an operating room nurse and manager for the University of Tennessee Medical Center and later graduated as a Family Nurse Practitioner from East Tennessee State University. Shortly after that, Erica began working in the medical aesthetics field, specializing in injectable services and skin rejuvenation. Erica’s passion for her work stems from creating joy for her patients as they work toward their aesthetic goals. She continually seeks opportunities to learn new techniques and advance her training. She is the founder of Arabella Medical Aesthetics + is a National Trainer for Allergan Medical Institute. 

In this episode, Erica and I talked about her career path & what ultimately led her to owning her own MedSpa, all about Arabella, what it is like to be a working mom, and so much more. This was also my first episode that I recorded in person, and it was so much fun. You all are going to love Erica!

St. Jude
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Today I am joined by Kayty Helgerson. Kayty is a hospitality educator and owner of Gather Intentional Living & Everyday Hospitality. A public speaker, food stylist, writer, aspiring interior designer, and recipe developer, she is set out to see our generation come back to the table through hospitality. 

Gather started as a small New England business and throughout the pandemic experienced tremendous growth as they shifted to virtual. Through this shift, they welcomed guests from all fifty states and six countries through their hundreds of workshops on charcuterie, cake decorating, and hospitality education. They have since expanded to offer a podcast called Making Room by Gather, which talks through various dynamics that come up around the table, a blog that offers specific diet recipes, and a shop with products that make gathering effortlessly beautiful. Set out to educate and inspire everyday hospitality, Gather is just getting started! 

In this episode, Kayty and I talked about her time working at a non profit in Thailand, how she started Gather, how Covid-19 impacted her business, and so much more. You are going to love Kayty.

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HUG Project

Today I am joined by Sara Edmondson. Sara launched her photography business in 2016 after graduating, and since then, she has blossomed into a world-renowned photographer whose work has been published internationally (Marie Claire Australia, E! News, and a 10 page spread in Hello! Canada Magazine to name a few). Her client list includes celebrities, top athletes, and renowned photographers. Based in Tampa Bay, where she resides with her husband and daughter, Lucy, Sara has become a prominent tastemaker in the area. Originally from Massachusetts, Sara's love for classic interiors, charming towns, and stunning coastal landscapes is evident in her work. 

In 2018, Sara decided to leave her full-time job in marketing to focus solely on her photography business, and it has been a decision she has never regretted. Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship since becoming a mother in 2022, Sara's passion lies in capturing women's journeys to motherhood and sharing their unique stories.

Sara is most sought after for her motherhood photography. She has a talent for capturing the most intimate and tender moments of her clients during pregnancy, the newborn stage, and early childhood. Sara has a unique ability to highlight the connection and love in families. Sara's aim is to create timeless, stunning photographs that preserve her clients' legacies for generations to come. She understands the value of these images personally, as a mother herself, and feels honored to have the opportunity to capture these cherished moments for her clients. Many of her clients have relied on her year after year, trusting her to document their milestones. It is a privilege that Sara takes very seriously.

In this episode, Sara and I talked about the photography industry, how to create a brand that is unique to you, and so much more. You are going to love Sara!

National Diaper Bank Network
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Today I am joined by Anna Louise Carter. Anna Louise is a former event planner and interior decorator with a true passion for designing beautiful homes we love to live in, gathering friends and family around the table for a good time, and finding the perfect outfit for all occasions–from formal wear to soft clothes.

In this episode, Anna Louise and I talked about her career in event planning, what it is like to leave a career and start something new, blogging, and so much more. You are going to love Anna Louise!

Jasmine Road
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Today I am joined by Haley Jackson. Haley is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Florence, South Carolina, originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She is a medical provider, wife to Kendall, and mom to an almost 5 year old little girl, Sullivyn & 2 year old little boy, Shep. Haley shares pediatric medical research & recommendations, her love for classic children's clothing & the Georgia Bulldogs, health & wellness tips for busy moms, fashion, and her life as a busy working mom/wife. 

In this episode, Haley and I talked about mental health, being a nurse practitioner, her blog, and so much more. You are going to love Haley!

Children's Mental Health Network
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Welcome back to the So Can I Podcast! Today I am joined by Lauren Hopkins. A champion of emerging brands and businesses with big stories, Lauren is more than a publicist—she’s a partner with her clients. She founded LBH & Co. to provide an intentional group of clients individualized attention and unmatched passion for their services and crafts.

A graduate of Furman University, Lauren honed her service and networking skills in luxury real estate marketing for the venerable Sea Island Resorts. Her communication skills, account management, and public relations savvy was further cemented during her time with Butin PR, where she managed and maintained high-level accounts. After the birth of her first child, Lauren followed a zeal for the small business and launched LBH in 2013. Lauren values the fundamentals public relations, genuine media relationships, and the unmatched results of persistence.

She and her husband, Lee, are raising their daughter and son on charming St. Simons Island where she is active in their Church, Frederica Academy, and several community organizations that remain close to her heart.

In this episode, Lauren gives us a behind the scenes look at what it is like to work in PR and represent so many beloved female brands. I know y'all are going to love Lauren!

The Gathering Place
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Today I am joined by Amy Littleson McNitt. Amy is a fashion and lifestyle blogger living in New York City. Amy aims to inspire positivity and dreaming big in women who are navigating their teens, 20s, and beyond!

In this episode, Amy and I talked about the beginning of the blogging industry, how she remains so positive and upbeat, her delusional optimism, how she continues to trust the timing of her life, and so much more. You all are going to love Amy!

Fresh Air Fund
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