The Mom Shuffle

An early adopter of Etsy before pivoting into a brick-and-mortar business and opening KIN, a modern mystical shop to Des Moines, Heather Ann Roe has followed her dreams, taken some risks, and encountered her fair share of challenges on her entrepreneurship journey. Listen in to learn how she built a business that invites people into the experiential and sets her shop apart through sourcing, pop-up partnerships, and more!

Susan Wos has spent nearly three decades working in various capacities in the salon world. From senior hair stylist, salon owner and manager, to independent stylist and consultant— her personal experiences, challenges and successes fueled her passion for revolutionizing employment for businesses in the industry with the launch of Enlightened Hire. Founded with a connective spirit and a lofty goal: to offer tremendous value to owners and licensed professionals in the salon, spa and barber industry by providing insight into what works best for them on a personal level when considering workplace opportunities, Enlightened Hire is taking it to the next level as the matchmaker of salon, spa and barber industry hiring.

How is Dr. Miranda Lawrence leaning into her medical training and her personal health experiences to build the future of functional medicine? Listen in on this week's episode to learn how she has expanded her Flourish Hormone Replacement & Wellness Centers practice to three locations across the Eastern US, focusing on bio-identical hormone replacement and vitamin supplementation to aid in prevention and addressing the root cause of illness.

Heather and Brian Byers started Great Plains Nursery in Weston, NE with a passion for growing and planting native trees and shrubs and educating others on the importance of native plants for the ecosystem. Fifteen years later, they feel a stronger sense of stewardship than ever and take pride in being ecologically responsible in their contributions to the environment. Today their nursery serves both landowners and municipalities with everything from retail trees and shrubs, to planting and maintenance contracts, to consultations on conservation efforts. Learn more about Heather's expertise and their ecological approach to horticulture in this week's episode.

When Nikki Guerrero moved from the dry southwest desert to the rich green soils of the Pacific Northwest, she searched everywhere for the flavors of home and realized that there was a real need for the fresh Mexican flavors that she grew up with. Leaning into her grandmother's recipes, an opportunity to score shelf space in a local market, and a partnership for production space, Hot Mama Salsa was born. Twenty-three years later, Nikki and her team remain hands-on, working with local farms to craft the best ingredients to bring farm fresh flavors without any preservatives, fillers, or artificial ingredients to tables in Portland and beyond. Deliciosa!

Remember when you were a new mom and you were tired, and overwhelmed, and searching for your village to give you a break, to lift you up, to remind you that someday everyone will sleep again? Those early days are hard, but the days following can be too. To support new moms and empower them with skills to strengthen themselves and their families, Kai Forsley and her team at Many Mothers in Santa Fe, New Mexico are surrounding them with access to programs and resources in a model I think we can all agree, is needed nationwide!

Born and raised in Mumbai, India before spending time in Canada and eventually making her home in the US, Cherie Scott could never find a simmer sauce that replicated the flavors of her early years. Reflecting back on the scent of the sauce, the combination of spices, the nostalgia of cooking with family, Cherie saw an opportunity to honor her family's immigrant journey and to create an absolutely delicious offering that introduced a whole new market, and new generations, to the flavors of India. Join us as we travel from Mumbai to Maine.

In this week's episode, Maria Gus of Visit Bartlesville is serving up tips for building local tourism and sharing ideas for fun family adventures. She's also filling us in on her career journey, talking about her favorite side gigs, and spilling the tea on what happens when Hollywood comes to town to make movies! Join us for a lighthearted adventure, Oklahoma style.

It takes someone special to have the guts and grit to open a juice bar in a region plagued with chronic health issues, especially as a 24-year-old brand new to entrepreneurship, but T'Keyah Williams is absolutely someone special! She's even earned an Entrepreneur of the Year award celebrating her achievements at Mama Nature's Juice Bar, but as grateful as T'Keyah is for the recognition, you'll quickly learn by listening in on our conversation that her passion for entrepreneurship goes way beyond accolades. It's about building a life for her family, educating and nourishing her community, and impacting the entrepreneurs following in her footsteps. I think you'll agree by the end of our chat that T'Keyah Williams is a woman to watch!

Dr. Samantha Cavender developed a love for animals as a child. Participating with 4-H and Future Farmers of America, she learned to love more than just family pets, but farm animals, and all sorts of species! She followed her passion through veterinary school and today is not only a doctor of veterinary medicine, but a co-owner of Idaho Veterinary Hospital. She joins us to share her stories of cultivating cross-species connection by supporting the human-animal bond and tells us how her family gets into the mix. I think you'll agree that any of us would be lucky to have Dr. Cavender and her tribe caring for our furry, scaly, or feathery friends!