You may have vacation days, but are you using them? We can all relate to the desire of (safely) taking a vacation during the pandemic. Here's an interesting twist. Enter Host to Host, a new concept for Airbnb hosts to become members of a "swap" program to vacation in other hosts' spaces. In this episode, Sam and Samantha also discuss what a vacation really entails and how society can reshape what it means to take guilt-free time off.  Host to Host website: https://www.hosttohost.co  Host to Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/host_to_host The Next Big Thing: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod Hosted by: https://www.onceandmore.co

Still buying boxes of cheap teabags at the grocery store? Maybe it's time to try something new. In this episode, Sam gets the real lowdown or "tea" (if you will) on why loose-leaf is truly the next big thing in tea. Co-founders Smita and Esha also discuss why Alaya Tea is a kinder tea business - to its customers as well as the environment. Both coffee and tea drinkers alike will find this episode comforting and enlightening! Thanks to Smita and Escha for offering TNBT listeners 15% of their new kombucha kits with code TNBT15. Just head to https://www.alayatea.co to redeem at checkout!Find Alaya Tea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alayatea/Tag us with your learnings from this episode so we can re-share: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpodAnd don't forget to take a screenshot of your podcast rating/review and send to [email protected] The first 25 listeners to send us a screenshot will receive a special treat!Hosted by: https://www.onceandmore.co

Here's a new product that might change your social life forever: enter Sun Chaser, an alcohol and caffeine-free beverage that STILL gives you a buzz. Sounds like magic, right? In this episode, Sam chats with co-founder all-stars Nellie and Jocelyn about the Sun Chaser brand and everything in between. If you want to know how to nail branding and market a brand that stands out from the rest, you won't want to miss this conversation.https://drinksunchaser.com/https://www.instagram.com/drinksunchaser/https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/

Do you consider yourself to be a negotiator? Whether you recognize it or not, you negotiate every day with your spouse, your boss, even your dog (at least Sam thinks so.) In this episode, Sam connects with Donna Hughes, founder of Launch Negotiation to learn more about what negotiation really means, and how anyone can use negotiation as their secret weapon in their every day lives. https://www.launchnegotiation.com/https://www.instagram.com/launchneg/https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/

If you've been stocking up on beauty products during COVID, you're not alone. On this episode of The Next Big Thing, Sam chats about URJA with Liz Bishop, a beauty industry veteran motivated to help people create a balanced skincare routine. If you've ever dealt with skin issues as a result of diet or inflammation, you'll love learning more about Liz's background and her motivation to develop URJA.https://urjabeauty.com/https://www.instagram.com/urjabeauty/https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/

Grab a snack, kick back, and relax as Skyler Mapes of EXAU Olive Oil takes you to the Italian countryside - virtually, of course. In this tasty episode of The Next Big Thing, Skyler talks to Sam about her co-founder love story, how to appreciate truly delicious olive oil, and the impact COVID has had on EXAU's business. https://exauoliveoil.com/https://www.instagram.com/exauoliveoil/http://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod

Welcome to The Next Big Thing podcast! Meet Sam Ogborn, host of the podcast, and learn the purpose of The Next Big Thing: to highlight female entrepreneurs/founders developing and marketing bold brands going big in 2020 - regardless of the current economic climate.Suggestion box: pod (at) onceandmore (dot) coMusic: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel