Women Own It

Aseeya Grant, owner of Petal to the Metal, joins us to talk about her flower business and the apprenticeship that propelled her business forward. We talk about how she began arranging flowers using her Trader Joe's grocery finds and how her style has evolved. She shares how meeting with a WBCUtah advisor was so helpful for her business and the other free resources she has taken advantage of. Check out the new Petal to the Metal branding that Aseeya teased in this episode!

Debbie sits down with Lori Hanna, owner of Perks! Espresso and Smoothies shops across Southern Utah. Lori has owned her business for almost twenty years. She talks about how much of the coffee business is about building relationships. Now with several years and multiple locations under her belt, Lori talks about what she has learned about running a business and how she's brought in many family members to help her grow the Perks! brand.

Nico and Nat from Lincoln Street Farm spoke with WBCUtah's Digital Media Coordinator Eve about how they turned their passion for farming, soap, and candle making into a business. We cover what it looks like to work with your partner, how they've centered their LGBTQ identities within their brand, and how they went viral on TikTok. You can find Lincoln Street Farm on their website, Instagram, and TikTok.

Author & Publisher Katie Mullaly joins Clancy to talk about selling at outdoor markets. Katie has been selling her children's books at markets in and near Utah for years and has even written a book about best practices for vendors at street fairs and farmer's markets. In this episode she shares tips from her book, Outdoor Market Survival Guide, including what to bring, what to wear, and how to act (for example: don't leave early!) You can find Katie's children's books at https://landofchildrensbooks.com/ and more about her publishing company at https://www.facetedpress.com/

Meet Jami Furniss, owner of Moxie Blankets. Jami made her first prototype of her weighted blanket as a way to help her son overcome his nightmares. Her product is now a favorite for people with sensory disorders, anxiety, restless leg syndrome and more. Jami talks about finding work life balance, how she sources, and how much she learned from "University of Youtube." Find Jami's blankets here: https://www.moxieblankets.com/

Mandy Madsen, owner of Mad Dough, joins WBCUtah Digital Media Coordinator Eve to talk about starting her donut business during a pandemic and how she has handled the quick growth of her business. Mandy talks about business influencers that have inspired her and how she made sure to create space for work/ life balance when she started her business. She talks us through everything from hiring her first employees to how she comes up with her flavors. Find Mad Dough on Instagram and at the new Central 9th Market, opening soon.

Our Digital Media Coordinator is Eve is joined by Menna Rashwan, owner of Aziza SLC. Menna talks about moving to Utah from Egypt with her family and sharing her culture through food. She shares how supportive the foodie community in Salt Lake City has been for her business, and how she hasn't been shy reaching out to her dream collaborators, with great results.

WBCUtah's Southern Business Advisor Amber chats with April McPherson, owner of Trail Folk Designs in Cedar City. April shares the story of her jewelry business and how setting boundaries is crucial for her work/ life balance. Amber interviewed her on the day she was moving from Etsy to her own website and asked her about the future of Trail Folk Designs.

Clancy is joined by Tenisha Hicks, owner of Isha Esthetics. Tenisha shares how she has grown her network and how different tiers of her network check different boxes, from business besties to personal friends who she doesn't talk shop with. Tenisha shares experiences she has faced as an African American woman in Utah and opportunities she sees for allyship and change within the business community and the Utah community at large. She shares a tons of advice from following your dreams, avoiding becoming desperate as a new business owner, and taking care of yourself so you can enjoy your own success.

This week we are joined by Allison Lew, founder of Braid and Head of People at Blip Billboards. Allison talks about the origins of Braid and how every move she has made has been inspired by the support of a strong network of women. She talks about being a mentor and a mentee, and how important it is for her to pay it forward. You can connect with your fellow entrepreneurs on Braid's Facebook Group here.