Staci Egan from Smith and Front could teach a master class on giving the people what they want.

She started out as a jewelry maker but her business has shifted and evolved as she’s seen what’s most popular and what her customers and local market want and are buying most.

Check out Staci’s shop here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/smithandfront.gamblemill?igsh=ZXNncXRpa3l2dGhk

Check out Alchemy:

Website: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/alchemysalon_bellefonte?igsh=MW56Z2FzMmZldDJ6cg==

Emily Boone won $500 and took the winnings to launch her business, By A Thread Boutique. 6 years later, she's still going strong and her business is thriving! It's a super interesting story and definitely worth the listen.

Emily's vision of using fashion and style to tell a story about who your are and help you feel your best is perfectly aligned with our mission at Alchemy Salon and we love that there's other people in our local market place that feel the same way we do!

Check out By A Thread Boutique here:
Website: https://byathreadboutique.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/byathreadboutique

Check us Out here:
Website: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alchemysalon_bellefonte/

In this episode we're talking with Happy Valley Hannah, a local content creator who's exploded onto the scene by helping local businesses market themselves with social media content and great networking.

Check out Hannah's work here and be sure to give her a follow to keep up with all of the awesome things happening in Happy Valley.

Hannah's website: https://www.happyvalleyhannah.com/
Hannah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/happyvalleyhannah/

Our Website: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

In this second episode with Sam, we talk about our wins and losses in our previous year of business, how we navigate the difficult times, and the lessons that we'll carry forward into the future of our companies.

Check out Sam's work here: https://www.kairoscreativeco.com/portfolio
Check out Alchemy Salon: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

In this episode we talk with Sam Lucas of the Kairos Creative Co., who also happens to be the technical producer of this podcast, about what the right approach to starting your business is... among a myriad of other things 😂

Should you work it as a side hustle or jump full-force into full-time entrepreneurship? What to do when faced with some hard times in business and personal life. And how to navigate setbacks.

A bonus episode, part 2 coming soon!

Check out Sam's work here: https://www.kairoscreativeco.com/portfolio
Check out Alchemy Salon: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

In this episode we're talking with Lauren Lucas who formerly owned the Winged Beauty Studio and now spear-heads the Alchemy bridal team.

Lauren is a new mother and we talk about how motherhood has impacted her professionally, how it has changed her approach and mindset to having and operating her own business, and why she's the perfect fit to manage the bridal team at Alchemy Salon.

Check out Lauren here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlucasbeauty?igsh=ZHFrdWZhM3cydWRw

Check out Alchemy Salon: https://www.instagram.com/alchemysalon_bellefonte?igsh=dnU3c3A2YWIybHl2

https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

In this episode, we're having a laid back, totally unhinged (at times), conversation with Katie, the lead stylist at Alchemy Salon and Rachel, the lash artist at Alchemy.

It's fun, it's insightful, and it's all over the place. Buckle up! 

In this episode we're talking with Kerry Bestwick, the owner of PYP Studio, life coach, wife, mother, and so much more. As an immigrant, a business owner, a mother, and the wife of a professional athlete, Kerry brings a lot of really unique experience and insight to mental, emotional, and physical health that translates really well into not just business ownership but leadership in any capacity.

Check out Kerry's work here: https://www.instagram.com/kerrybestwick/
PYP Studio: https://www.instagram.com/pypstudio/


Check us out our website: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

In this episode we're talking with Dave Fausette, the owner of Ikonic Ink and Luxe Piercing Studio. At one point Dave owned nine locations spread out across the east coast from Pennsylvania to Florida.

We talk about scaling, taking risks, constantly growing and learning, and how to find the leaders inside of your business.

Check out Dave's work here: https://instagram.com/ikonic_tattoos?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Check us out our website: https://www.alchemybellefonte.com/

Let's talk about starting a business and how your experiences in the past, roots from childhood, and what you spend time around can impact what you ultimately throw yourself into as an entrepreneur!

Featuring Jordyn, the owner of Viridian cosmetic tattoo!

Check out Jordan's work and business:
https://www.instagram.com/viridiancosmetictattoo/

Say "hey" to us on instagram:
Alchemy: https://www.instagram.com/alchemysalon_bellefonte/
Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.flick_aveda/