Welcome Jes to the Butterfly Effect!

Jes Hrivnak is one of the Top Real Estate agents in the triangle, and also my psuedo-therapist when she visits me at the store before yoga. I'm so fortunate to have her insight, always being real and raw and like-minded.

We discuss the meaning of the butterfly effect and how we can't just hold on to a few notable moments in life that catapult us to where we are today but recognize that every moment lived, every wrong turn down a street, every interaction is a little flutter to the next one.

You can find Jes on instagram:@jeshriv and tell her your girl Anna sent you!

Welcome to the pod, Erin Holtvedt! I am so honored to sit down with Erin, owner of Eleanor James, and compare notes on what it's like starting a clothing business, the trials and tribulations, and realizing how important the people and friends you make are along the way.

Check out her brand and gorgeous pieces here!

And give her a follow here!

Meet Emmy and Amelia, owners of TrenLend, a dress rental platform based here in Raleigh. They saw a niche need in their sororities and fulfilled it by creating a way for girls to feel like they were sharing their friends dresses for events right from their closet... because that's exactly what it was.

Now, they own two locations with high-end dress brands that are specially curated to fit the needs of any and every event on your social calendar. Oh, and they just graduated college this past May.

Listen and learn how Emmy and Amelia maintain being best friends while also fitting into their roles of ownership AND trying to have a well-balanced lifestyle.

You can rent from them here: https://trenlend.com/

and follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/trenlend/?hl=en

Welcome to the pod, Luke! I was able to sit down with a good friend of mine, Luke Suggs, owner of Beatniks. Beatniks is a heavily curated men's clothing store here in the Iron Works Shopping district in Raleigh, NC. We were able to chat about his background, how jobs can change in an instance, and how men need to be less afraid of high waisted pants. Listen to learn more about Luke's butterfly effect!

As a thank you for listening, Luke is offering a 10% discount at checkout online or in person if you use the code BUTTERFLY or mention the episode in store!

Obsessed with Julie Ferrer, owner of Hometurf, a new cycle & sculpt studio opening VERY soon here in the Raleigh area.

We gabbed about finally feeling peace in the chaos, how competition has it's place but not in every space, and what small signs have brought us here today.

As a thank you for listening, Julie is offering a free class at Hometurf's pop-up classes happening in Maker's Alley of the North Hills Innovation District. Use the code BUTTERFLYEFFECT to get your butt on bike for free <3

Comment below what space in your life has healthy (or unhealthy) competition:

Emily Coules, owner of Dose Yoga based here in Raleigh North Carolina, has become intricately woven into the fabric of the small business and wellness community and has no plans to stop there. She opens up about where her love for yoga sparked and how she turned the college dropout narrative into a new door opening for her next business ventures to even be possible. Emily has become a mentor and friend of mine and it is an absolute HONOR to sit down and gab and giggle with her, learning about her journey of becoming such a successful entrepreneur.

As a thank you for listening, Emily is offering all new students who haven't tried Dose Yoga yet an opportunity to take a class! Use the code BUTTERFLYEFFECT on their app Dose Yoga or go to the link in their bio on instagram and sign up for a class on her!

Instagram: @doseyoga

website: www.doseyogaraleigh.com

First guest alert! Melissa de Leon joins me to breakdown her mental health journey and how she used that as a catalyst to find belonging in the fashion industry as a wardrobe stylist. Expect conversation about frontal lobe development, Paris, and retail trauma experience.

Melissa: Taurus, loves a good brunch, and is a golden retriever mother.

You can find Melissa on socials: @melissadeleonstyling

and on her website to book a consultation.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Melissa and I chatting! As a thank you, mention this episode to Melissa and get 20% off a private styling session with her!

What even is a butterfly effect? Hey, I'm Anna, and I'm the owner of Hellbent, a women's clothing store based in Raleigh, NC. As I look back on my life, I realized I wouldn't be where I am today without stopping and thinking about those small moments in life that seemed insignificant and appreciating them for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Prepare to hear other stories from inspiring people that will make you think about your small and large flutters, and hopefully motivate you to cause more. Come along with me as I continue those deep convos outside of the store and meet really cool people along the way.

Follow along for episode notifications, new drops in-store and online, and BTS of the brand: @stayhellbent