Today I am joined by Melissa Ward! Melissa is a mom who lives in North Carolina with her husband and two kids. Armed with a degree in Fashion and Textile Management from NC State University, Melissa's career journey took an unexpected turn when she went to work for start-up pharmaceutical companies for over 10 years following graduation.

In 2020 Melissa begin her own small business journey part-time. Fueled by her passion for finding deals on items for home, style, and kids, she decided to start her own blog and Instagram account, @preppygoods.

Before long, Melissa took the plunge to full-time content creation, transforming her love for discovering budget-friendly hidden-gems into a career. Her curated content revolves around showcasing finds from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target, as well as highlighting lesser-known treasures from small businesses.

Whether you're into home decor, fashion inspiration, or kid-friendly goodies, Melissa has you covered. You can explore her curated picks for preppy grandmillennials on her website, www.preppygoods.com, or connect with her on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, all under the handle @preppygoods. Y'all are going to love my episode with Melissa!


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I had the opportunity to interview Carmen Johnston for this week’s episode of So Can I! Carmen is a Georgia-based gardening and lifestyle expert. In this episode, Carmen and I talk about how she started her business,  Bespoke Garden Plans -- her virtual customized garden and landscape blueprint business for clients across the country, low maintenance plants, why failing is okay, how social media has helped her business, her experience on the Today's Show with Hoda and Jenna and HGTV's Smart House, and so much more! You all are going to love Carmen!

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Today I am joined by Meg Mason! Meg Mason is a fashion and lifestyle content creator and the owner of Meg Mason Creative, a service providing business for content creators. Her services include website design, copywriting, LTK management, email marketing, and more. Her clients have included many talented and accomplished content creators such as Sarah Tucker, Blair Eadie, and Meredith Hudkins, amongst others.

Meg lives with her husband and daughter in the same small town in Central Illinois in which she grew up. She is passionate about being a trustworthy aid in helping content creators expand their brand beyond social media to take their business to the next level. Additionally, on her own social media and blog, Meg shares everything from weekly TV reviews to affordable classic clothing. Her favorite role of all is being a mom and wife.

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Hi y'all! I am back for another solo episode! This week I am highlighting my journey with entrepreneurship + how I started the podcast! 

In this episode, I talk about post-grad confusion, thinking that I picked the wrong major, starting a business at 23, some funny entrepreneurship fails,  BTS of recipe development, the challenges of scaling my first business, the catalyst for starting the podcast, accidentally publishing the podcast a few days early (lol), and more!!

Today I am joined by Lydia Schrader! While working as an Interior Designer at an architectural firm in Greenwich, Connecticut, Lydia found time to illustrate the scenes which most inspired her during the day.  She decided to focus on building her eponymous brand as an artist full time in 2015.

Lydia's artwork features a strong attention to detail and typically showcases interior and architectural elements throughout her work. Her own sunny disposition floods into her art resulting in a joyful body of work. It is often also nostalgic. Often painted off site in her studio from photographs, Lydia's artwork invokes the emotions of the remembered (or sometimes daydreamed) moment. What is so intriguing about buildings is their reflection of those who inhabit them. Interiors and architecture are what we intentionally surround ourselves with- for both shelter and comfort.

Lydia’s home studio has been in the lush gardens of Greenwich Connecticut, amid the city lights in Philadelphia, under the palms in Palm Beach, the lakes of Maine, the rolling hills Loudoun County in Virginia, and the latest— under the Spanish Moss in Savannah, Georgia.  Home is where her husband, Brent, and their Cuban kitty cat, Lulu, are.

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Hi y'all! We are coming to you with another bonus episode! I have been asked to talk about my journey with entrepreneurship and why I started a podcast that interviews female founders & today I am addressing it! I realized that this is a long story, so I will be breaking it up into multiple parts. 

In this episode we will talk about how I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, had multiple surgeries & hospital stays, college, and choosing a major!

Today I am joined by Rachel Awtrey! Rachel is a trailblazing influencer and podcaster who defies conventional norms by inviting her audience to peek behind the curtain of her life. With an unwavering commitment to transparency, Rachel shares her personal journey, triumphs, and challenges, breaking down barriers and inspiring others to embrace their own authentic selves. She is a mother to two boys, Maddex (2.5 years old) and Oliver (10 months) and a wife to a pilot living a Top Gun life. Through her empowering content, she provides a unique blend of encouragement and practical tips, empowering her followers to navigate life's obstacles with resilience and grace.

In a culture that often encourages surface-level perfection, Rachel stands out by embracing vulnerability and embracing imperfections. Her refreshing approach creates a genuine connection with her audience, fostering a sense of community and reminding everyone that they are not alone in their struggles. With over 1.5 Million downloads, her chart-topping podcast, Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey (formerly Behind the Bliss Podcast) and social media platforms, Rachel is changing the game, dismantling societal expectations, and encouraging others to embrace their true selves while equipping them with valuable tools to thrive and find joy in every aspect of life.

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Today I am joined by Sarah Otts!  Artist, writer and inspirational speaker, Sarah, encourages others to look up to creation with wonder, and discover how we each play a role in the big good plan. Sarah aims to shine a light on the color of life. "It's a creation celebration!"

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Happy New Year, friends! Today you are getting a special bonus episode! We are talking all things 2024, why my word of the year is "celebrate", how to ease into your 2024 goals, and more!

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Welcome back to the So Can I Podcast. Today I am joined by Natalie Franke. Natalie is a bestselling author, community builder, neuroscience nerd and mama bear for small business. As the Head of Community at Flodesk, she empowers tens of thousands of business owners around the world. I know y'all are going to love Natalie!

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