Who says smoothies won’t sell in a cold climate?!  

Pam Vivio and her husband Mijo, co-founders of Beyond Juicery + Eatery believed cold, delicious and healthy smoothies would be welcomed in any climate including Michigan. And boy were they right!  

Listen in as Pam Vivio shares her story on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Learn more about how Beyond Juicery + Eatery focuses on making a difference by partnering with various national and local charities and organizations. Pam believes today’s employee and entrepreneur wants to do more than just make money. They want to be a vital and integral part of their communities.   

We predict Amy Phillips, President and CMO at Altitude Trampoline Parks will write a best-selling book entitled: The One Big Win. She’ll travel world-wide speaking to large audiences about the same topic. And you and I will be able to say we knew her when.  

You’ll want to listen in to Amy’s interview on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide with hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa.  

Listen in to Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Ray answers these and many more questions:

How a man running several successful companies mentally shifts when going from one meeting, situation or decision to another in a split second, all while remain fully engaged and present?

What role does legacy play in Ray Titus’ life and business?

In what ways does the free enterprise system mirror Ray’s firm belief in our unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?

Frios Gourmet Pops is out to spread happiness throughout the world with their handmade frozen treats.  

Listen in as Happiness Hustlers, Patti Rother, Ingrid Schneider and Olivia Dandapa discuss Frios ‘Give Back Culture’ filled with creativity, inclusivity and diversity.  

Three very different women brought together with a common theme. How has their passion spread amongst their equally diverse team? What is their recipe for spreading happiness to franchisees, customers and others?  

President Patti Rother along with Chief Creative Officer Ingrid Schneider and Director of Pops Olivia Dandapa join Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Barbara Moran is an artist, collaborator, rebel and overcomer who frequently goes against the grain.  

In fact, Barbara Moran went face-to-face in the battle of the sexes and won! Learn how she maneuvered through an old school mindset in a male dominate industry to become the CEO of Moran Family of Brands.  

What was her secret for success against all odds?  

Listen in.  

Don’t miss this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Trust me you’ll kick yourself if you do! 

Kristen Risby’s love affair with branding and marketing spans many years and continued to evolve with the digital age and her introduction to franchising.  

How would we describe Kristen?  

• Sensitive and Empathetic. Kristen truly cares about others and is committed to helping her team and franchisees get results.  
• Always Learning. Kristen is open to feedback and is endlessly curious about business, marketing, leadership and human behavior.  
• Strategic Generalist. Kristen knows a ton, but surrounds herself with knowledgeable experts so she can focus on strategy.  

Listen in to this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide with Kristen Risby, VP of Franchising at Wag N’ Wash. She talks about the yada-yada, many women have in their heads that hold them back and the future of Wag N’ Wash.  

Patricia Perry, VP of Franchise Development at Edible Arrangements joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

The theme of this interview was Educate and Empower. Patricia believes it’s our responsibility to make women and minorities aware of the career and business ownership opportunities in franchising.  

One of my favorite quotes form Patricia was:  

“Talent is equally distributed but opportunity is not.”  

This is Patricia in a nutshell: She has an eye for opportunity. She is fearless. She tends to rise to the top. She feels duty bound to empower and educate others to reach their full potential.  

Listen in and learn more about Patricia Perry and her vision for the future of franchising.

Denise Hutton-Gosney, once a shy young girl entered the world of theater, dance, acrobatics and singing at age 11 and it changed her life. Today, her company Razzamataz Theatre Schools does the same for thousands of children in the United Kingdom.  

In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Denise talks with Rebecca Monet about: 

• Building self-confidence through self-expression and self-discipline. And how these attributes contribute to success throughout one’s life.  
• The importance of ongoing learning and being open to critique both as a performer as well as a business owner.  
• How we as women can have it all. Her motto is: Family. Career. Me.  
• The future of Razzamataz Theatre Schools, internationally and who would make a great franchisee.  

We often talk about life themes on the Where Passion & Purpose Collide podcast. These themes frequently turn into passion and purpose even when we aren’t completely ‘aware’ of them. 

In this episode the theme is quite clear: April O’Conner is a point guard.  

April O'Connor, owner of several Network Lead Exchange (United Franchise Group) Franchises and Area Developer for three counties in South Florida is passionate about connecting good people to good people. And like all good point guards her primary goal is to facilitate scoring opportunities for the people she connects whether in business or in her many charitable endeavors.  

Listen in as she discusses with Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa her diverse background and how it led her to business ownership and through the obstacles in route to success.   

Holy Moly! After one-hour with Denise O’Neill and Blair Koch, franchisees and coaches with The Alternative Board (TAB) all I can think is: How in the world does one build a successful business without the use of coaches and advisory boards!?  

Listen in as Denise (Baltimore/Washington) and Blair (Denver) discuss the many benefits of coaching and advisory boards and their unique, holistic approach to support, encourage, edify and hold accountable business owners.  

In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Denise O’Neill (Baltimore/Washington) and Blair Koch (Denver) discuss:  

• Coaching vs. consulting and mastermind groups vs. advisory boards.   
• How business stage of growth and stage of life determine the goals, strategies and needs of the business owner.  
• The role of trust in a coaching and advisory board relationship.
• A fascinating ‘questioning’ methodology TAB coaches use to get to the bottom of the problem and find a solution.  
• And oh so much more.