On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka, Season 2 Episode 11 I sat down with the woman behind the scenes over at Lochels Bakery, Kathleen Lochel.  We talk about everything from where Lochels Bakery started and even were Kathleen went to high school, which was the same as me, Go Truman Tigers!  You'll also learn what their top selling items are, and it may shock you!  Make sure you follow them on Instagram and Facebook for the delicious content they post!

@LochelsBakery
https://www.facebook.com/lochelsbakery/
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On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with my cousin, owner and operator of Studio Reign, Reign Alimenti.  As we showcase women in small business this month, it was only right I sit down with a family member who knew what she wanted and went after it.  Reign talks about how her love for makeup at a young age turned into a thriving business now at just 25 years old.  Listen in on how she went from 50 clients to almost 200 in just 3 years. And, make sure if you're in the Bucks County area you give Studio Reign a shot and don’t forget to follow her on all of her socials listed below!

@StudioReignLLC
@MakeupByReign
@TalkinWithTonka
@DJTonka_

On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with owner and operator of Nova Cosmetic/General Practice Dentistry, Dr. Lana Waibel.  We learn about how she wanted to move to America at a young age, learning all she could and finally making the journey from Russia at the age of 20.  She didn't stop there, her inspiring story is proof if you work and dream hard enough, anything can happen.

@Nova.CosmeticDentistry
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On Episode 8 of Season 2, were back in the Shoedio with Cohost DJ Quigs. Quigs and I sit down with his "sister" Felicia Punzo.  Felicia tells how she got started singing and it wasn't how you'd expect.  She also started a podcast we talk about her plans for that and how she balances life with it all being a new mom.  Make sure y'all follow her and subscribe to her Podcast "The City Buzz".

@TheCityBuzz
@FeliciaPunzo
@DJQuigs
@DJTonka_
@TalkinWithTonka
 

On Episode 7 of Season 2, I was on location at Johnny's Pizza in Bryn Mawr to sit dow with Stephen Gill, owner of Mammoth Sauce Co.  Stephens story doesn't start as a hot sauce guru, but more of a hobby of just trying new things.  We talk about how each hot sauce in his line up and how each one was brought to life.  Make sure you follow the on all their socials and check out their website! Links are below!

www.MammothSauceCo.com
@MammothSauceCo
@TalkinwithTonka
@DJTonka_

On Episode 6 of Season 2 I sat down with Joe, Owner and Operator of Past to Present Vintage in South 
Jeremy.  We learn the back story of Joe and his love for vintage, where his retail journey began to his present day owning his own story. You'll hear stories how his interest for vintage clothes and accessories started and how he made it into a successful career.  As promised if you would like to hear a part 2 of this Episode we need 300 plays in the first week.  Lets share, like and rate this episode!

@pastropresentsj
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On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with the owner and operator of LB Cuts, Luis Bravo.  
Luis and I have known each other a long time so you'll hear us go back and fourth about the old times, the different shops he's been at and more importantly how his story begins.  Luis also share a part of his live some people may not know about, an inspiration story to say the least.  Make sure you follow Luis and his barbershop in the links below.

@LouBravoHair
@LBCuts.PHL
@DJTonka
@talkinwithtonka

On Episode 4 of Season 2 I sit down with owners and creators of Boom Box Philly, Aaron and Josh.  We talk about their background, more importantly how they met and how this idea even came to be.  During this episode you learn a lot about the duo the created this giant boom box that you can actually rent for events.  Make sure you follow them and see how they can be apart of your next event.

@BoomBoxPHL
@J.Passadino
@AAron_DJAJ_Redding
@DJTonka_
@TalkinwithTonka

On episode 3 of Season 2, I sat down with owners of Alpha Phlyte Fitness, John Bennett and Keith Longenecker.  We dive in to their history on how they met and how they made a dream of owning a dream a reality.  They also have high aspirations for the future form the gym, the apparel and their supplements.  There is a hidden hashtag to use when sharing this episode so make sure you listen closely! 

@Alpha_Phlyte_Fitness
@Alpha_Phlyte_Nutrition
@PA_Supps_
@Philly_Gainz
@John_Michael_Bennett
@Keith_Longenecker
@DJTonka_
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On Episode 2 of Season 2 of Talkin' with Tonka, Kurt and I sit down to catch up with a past guest Jimmy 6 (James Myer).  Jimmy was on Episode 2 of Season 1 and we put in our calendars this date to record a yearly recap.  This episode did not disappoint. Jimmy has come a long way since last year and his goals and aspirations for 2024 is something to look forward to, so much so that Kurt, Jimmy and I pulled out our phones and scheduled next year's date already.  

@TheJimmySix
@Kurteousy
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