The Tidbit

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we had the absolute pleasure of getting to know the genius of Ohun Ashe and how her power of being a thoughtful, intentional connector has spurred a citywide movement, For the Culture STL. From the fortheculturestl.com website: "We do a lot of talking about supporting black businesses, but provide a number of reasons as to why we can't: I don't know where to go, I didn't know that they were black owned, I don't know where to start. Well, no more. For the Culture STL is intended to connect black people with black owned businesses and events around the city. [...] Our intention is to put black dollars back into the black community and keep them there and build unity in the community. Support the businesses, show up to the events, get to know each other. #ForTheCultureSTL" Honestly, this is a not-to-miss conversation with Ohun —and we could not agree more, let's #shiftthedollar back into our local communities!

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we chat with the owner and founder of Steve's Hot Dogs, the famous Steve Ewing himself! Fun fact: Steve was the frontman for the band The Urge. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Steve's Hot Dogs launched a community giveback program called #FeedThePeople. Since its launch, the team at Steve's Hot Dogs has served thousands of free meals to people in need and first responders in the St. Louis area. What is so loveable about Steve, and sitting at Steve's Hot Dogs, is that you can absolutely feel the community "corner bar" feel. Everyone is genuinely happy to be there —and Steve's qualities of hospitality and generosity are the backbone of why!

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we learn about Chef Rob Connoley and his journey to opening Bulrush in St. Louis, MO. We also learn about how his wildly thoughtful approach to fine dining pivoted during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Bulrush website reads: "Bulrush STL is a contemporary dining and craft bar experience. James Beard semi-finalist Chef Rob Connoley features contemporary foods rooted in Ozark cuisine. Our goal is to define Ozark cuisine by looking into the past – the origin story, so to speak, when the indigenous Osage people first encountered the immigrants and settlers, who also brought the enslaved into the region known as the Ozarks. This is a messy story. A story often filled with troubling histories – histories that aren’t ignored. And so we look at how each of these cultures offered ingredients, techniques and traditions to what melted together to become what we now know of as Ozark Cuisine." Come learn with us, what tidbit of knowledge are you taking with you?

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people thinking about the economy? On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we sit down with Marika Josephson, Co-Founder and Master Brewer at Scratch Brewing Company, a farmhouse brewery located five miles from the Shawnee National Forest in Ava, Illinois. "Named one of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine, and one of the most beautiful places to drink beer in the world by All About Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients. The brewery has an ever rotating selection of styles enhanced by the innovative addition of local ingredients, such as nettle, elderberry, ginger, dandelion, maple sap, hickory, lavender, juniper, and chanterelle mushrooms." We chat about the importance of local supply chains, staying true to your vision, and the lesser-seen and known parts of production and supply chain.

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people thinking about the economy? On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we sit down with Kim Huston, President of the Nelson County Economic Development Agency and Author of "The Rebirth of Bourbon: Building a Tourism Economy in Small-town, USA". We learn about the economics of vice, why Bardstown is the "most beautiful small town in America" and Kim's strategy around economic development growth for the bourbon capital of the USA.

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people thinking about the economy? On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we sit down with Kitty Dougoud, the Kentucky State Main Street Coordinator, who oversees more than 35 designated "Main Street" programs throughout the state of Kentucky. Colloquially known as "two degrees from Dougoud", Kitty is tapped into a vast network of entrepreneurs and business leaders that inform her programming and future visioning for how small business could and should grow throughout the State. We chat at a local restaurant on Georgetown KY's Main Street about collaboration over competition and fostering small business talent from within over local beers from Country Boy Brewing. Cheers!

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people thinking about the economy? On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we sit down with Mayor James of Cynthiana Kentucky. Mayor James is not only this city’s Mayor, but he also owns and operates the local theatre and is a radio show host for WCYN! Mayor James Smith and I discuss the importance of main streets in retaining talent and overall area attraction, and moreover, how to create community — especially when you may have to build bridges across both race and party lines. Easily one of the top interviews on this journey. Thank you, Mayor James! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people thinking about the economy? This is the first of 13 recorded interviews from Ohio to New Mexico. On this episode, we sit down with Allie & Adam Lehman life partners and co-owners of The Wonder Jam - a family of brands that help scrappy, soulful businesses grow in Columbus, Ohio. We chat about diversifying revenue streams, reconfiguring company ownership, and how to readjust one's mindset on what “success” looks like. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What is this duality? The duality of grief, and also seeing the silver lining. How can one hold that two-sides of the same coin feeling?It’s something I feel so deeply and wonder: is it a trait I was born with or a skill I have cultivated? Does this have anything to do with me being an entrepreneur and running my business for nearly 6 years? Perhaps I’ve built this skill set of duality, of living in and with uncertainty. We explore living with complexity on this episode featuring Jessica Carson. She is currently Georgetown University’s first Expert in Residence and the Director of Innovation at the American Psychological Association. Previously, she held positions at a startup and venture firm, and was a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health. With a background in psychology, neuroscience, startups, venture capital, and mindfulness, she has both a scientific and embodied understanding of the unique wiring of entrepreneurial spirits, and empowers them to develop their capacity for self-study. Jessica lives in Washington, D.C. with her cat, Cleopatra.

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