Season 1. Episode 6. 

Welcome back to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this episode, Annika sits down with Olivia Demontbreun, owner and founder of Olivia Demontbreun Interiors! Olivia Demontbreun Interiors is a company that offers a variety of services from design consults, decor refreshes, remodeling, renovations, and so much more!

Olivia is a Nashville native who, from the beginning, had a natural eye for all things interior design. She discusses the little promptings from family and friends that led her to the conception of her business as well as her previous experience in the field. Through the helpful experience with a mentor, Olivia was able to gain experience within the interior design world, showing that all it takes if for someone to say “yes.” Olivia also shares how owning a business has lead to learning how to trust the Lord, family and friends. So whether you’re a busy entrepreneur or are interested in interior design, grab a cup of coffee and come join Annika and Olivia for a candid conversation!

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Season 1. Episode 5. 

Welcome back to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this episode, Annika sits down with Elise Jenkins, founder of the non-profit, Ella’s House! Ella’s House is a non-profit based out of Nashville with the mission of serving pregnant and parenting collegiate students through housing, community, and mental health and wellness initiatives. 

Elise shares her personal story that led to the conception of Ella’s house, having a pregnancy scare of her own in college. Through her struggles and perseverance, Elise developed a love and a passion for helping women in the same scenario. Elise shares what a day in the life of a non-profit looks like, the future of Ella’s House and so much more! So whether you’re a business owner or desire to run your own non-profit, grab your favorite cup of coffee and come join a candid conversation!

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Welcome back to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this mini-episode, the owner and founder of Prickly Pear Coffee, Annika Baylis, takes a chance to thank her customers and staff upon this 4 year anniversary! She expresses her excitement for the upcoming years and also shares an EXCITING new drink you can get in the month of April, a birthday cake latte! 

Thank you Prickly Pear Family for the love and support! 

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Season 1. Episode 4.

Welcome back to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this episode, Annika sits down with Chelsey Meyer, owner and founder of Elliot Interiors! Elliot Interiors is a Nashville-based interior design studio specializing in creating classic homes for modern families. 

From finding her own aesthetic and building up her client base, Chelsey gives an inside scoop into her world of interior design and entrepreneurship. Chelsey encourages listeners to seek advice from people within your field and to not be afraid of imposter syndrome. She also discusses how the letting go from her job was the biggest blessing and brings listeners into a basic “day in the life.” So whether you’re a busy entrepreneur or interested in interior design, grab your favorite cup of coffee and come join a candid conversation! 

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Season 1. Episode 3.

Welcome back to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this episode of the Prickly Pear Podcast, Annika sits down with Ashlye Fleming, owner of BODYROK in Nashville, TN. BODYROK is a 45 minute pilates redefined workout designed to improve your energy levels and fuel your metabolism while sculpting and defining your body! 

From her beginnings in California as a BODYROK instructor to founding 4 locations in Nashville, Ashlye takes us through the process of starting her small business and gives insightful tips to fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. She discusses having a successful work-life balance as a mom of 3, her adjustment to Nashville, hiring a great team and so much more! They also touch upon the ever changing nature of starting a business and hiring a team that can adjust with less structure and more independence. So whether you’re a business owner, a busy mom like Ashlye, or anything in between, grab a cup of coffee and come join us for a candid conversation! 

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Season 1. Episode 2.

Welcome back to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this episode of the Prickly Pear Podcast, coffee shop owner and host, Annika Baylis, sits down with Jordan Smith! Jordan Smith is the owner and founder of “GLO spray tans,” a mobile spray tanning business that started in Memphis and now resides in Nashville, TN. 

Jordan and Annika discuss the importance of putting yourself out there, for your personal brand and the brand of your business. They also speak upon the importance of boundaries within their business and how boundaries can protect yourself and the quality of the business. She also shares advice on cheering other entrepreneurs on and having a willingness to learn. So whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or have a love for all things business, grab a cup of coffee and join Annika and Jordan for a candid conversation! 

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Season 1. Episode 1. 

Welcome to the Prickly Pear Podcast! In this episode of the Prickly Pear Podcast, Annika sits down with Hannah Ashton, owner and founder of Dream Daily! Dream Daily is a company dedicated to creating stunning and effective stationaries to help women discover and & achieve their biggest dreams!

From her humble beginnings of filming small videos on YouTube to creating a brand that helps young women achieve AND feel their best, Hannah lets us into her day to day life as a small business owner! She shares advice as an entrepreneur, including how to cultivate a healthy work/life balance and dealing with the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. So, whether you’re starting a business, joining college or find yourself in any season of life, pull up a chair with Annika and Hannah for a cup of coffee for a candid conversation!

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Ready to launch your own business but looking for guidance and inspiration? Tune in to The Prickly Pear Pod, where Annika, the force behind Prickly Pear Coffee Co. sits down with diverse entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Get ready for insightful conversations as Annika delves into their entrepreneurial journeys, current projects, and future plans. From startup stories to business strategies, each episode will leave you feeling empowered and motivated to pursue your dreams.

Let's sip and spark inspiration together—JOIN US!

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