Athlete to Adult is a new endeavor started by Danielle Day, Lexington based attorney and former collegiate swimmer. Danielle joins Liz and Sasha to talk about her passion behind starting this initiative and where she sees it going in the future.
KY-based artist, Kayla Weber Nords sits down with Liz and Sasha to share her journey into the business world of art. Her collaborations with Anthropolgie and Americas Mart have taken her paintings worldwide thanks to her social media presence.
Check out her stuff at www.kaylaweberart.com
In this episode, Sasha and Liz talk to Carol Siler- director, and Sonia Laux- assistant director (and a familiar voice from a previous episode), of Women Leading KY. In this episode you will learn:
-What Women Leading KY is
-When they meet
-Who can get in involved
-Why they exist
Find out more info: https://womenleadingky.com/about-women-leading-kentucky/ or via Facebook.
Twila Brown joins Sasha and Liz to share her story about how the pandemic led her to launch a confetti empire. And it's so much more than bracelets.
Instagram: arm.confetti
www.twilabrown.com
Laux & Co is a leather goods company founded right in the heart of Lexington, KY. Co-founder, Sonia, shares her story of starting a business in the middle of a pandemic and how their products are handcrafted with care. Shop the products at:
https://lauxandco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/two_factor?hl=en&next=%2F
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauxandco
Get a glimpse into what the fashion and home industries have been like for the year, how Sasha & Liz's businesses have been impacted, as well as what's ahead for season 3 of the podcast.
www.sashandbowboutique.com
www.pdr-interiors.com
Tricia Collier joins Sasha and Liz to share the story of her son, Finn, his journey with congenital heart disease, and his impact on the world. Finn Fest, an annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association, CHD research and Make A Wish is coming up on Sept 10, 2021 in Lexington KY. Details can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/finn_fest/?hl=en
After 20 years in the Lexington business community, Hunter Lisle has built a loyal community of dance students. Additionally, he is one of the founders of Dancing with the Lexington Stars, a wildly successful fundraiser for Surgery on Sunday and Rotary that brings the national Dancing with the Stars talent to KY. Hunter talks with Liz and Sasha candidly about running a business that relies on social interaction through a pandemic. His positive attitude will provide you with the motivation to tackle your goals, and his stories about ballroom dance will inspire you to take a spin around the dance floor.
You won't find Wall Street Greetings on Wall Street. They are located in the heart of KY and their dedicated leader, Mary Ellen Harden, made time to talk with Sasha and Liz about what the company has to offer the world. The pandemic brought a surge of a different kind- sending greeting cards. Mary Ellen has a clear passion for bringing joy to people through stationary and paper products. Her passion will likely inspire you to pull out a pen and paper and send a note to someone today.
Renee Cunningham built her business from scratch, just like the dresses she creates for her brides. The joy she feels for her work is evident. Her story is heartwarming and even includes a stint on TLC with a well-known family.
Sasha and Liz talk with Emily Riddle about all of her business ventures and the ways she is helping revitalize a small Kentucky town's downtown. She is one busy lady- from owning a coffee shop and mercantile to running her decorating business that spans from e-design to in-person services to the new hotel she and her husband are starting. Emily clearly has a vision for what she wants to accomplish and is making things happen step by step.
Maizie Clarke joins Sasha and Liz to talk about how she created a business selling "whimsical and charming artwork". The Louisville-based water color artist recalls what made her fall in love with KY and shares the story of designing Reese Witherspoons' birthday card.
A fashion connoisseur, Eric Goff, founded EF Meeks as a way to honor his late grandparents and raise awareness for Alzheimers. The brand is known for its boldness and is synonymous with horse racing in the Bluegrass and beyond. His origin story is touching and will give you all the feels while his fashion sense will make you- men and women alike- want to step up your game.
Brandon and Patch of Branded78 and The Lexington Business Show join Liz and Sasha to share their top tips on marketing a business, especially as we continue to navigate a pandemic world. The guys share helpful insights and recommendations on everything from social media interaction to email vs text marketing and genuinely connecting with your audience. Don't worry- things aren't all serious, Brandon and Patch provide plenty of comic relief, too.
Alex Mason is the brains behind Ferrick Mason, a textile treasure buried in the heart of Versailles, Ky. She joins Liz and Sasha to talk art, creativity and her style of running a business in today's world. Her story is fascinating and you will be captivated as she recalls her journey that landed her back in the Bluegrass State.
Cathi Bingaman owns and operates a concierge service in Louisville, KY. She and her team work closely with busy professionals who are short on time but have a long to do list. Sasha and Liz chat with Cathi about the life that led her to start her company, the importance of her services, and how she and her clients have been affected by COVID-19. Happy listening!