Virtual Coffee

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Jessie Garwick, the Founder and Owner of J.D.’s Hattery. Jessie hand crafts and sells beautiful, stylish hats that she is able to ship all over the world. On this episode, we discuss the origin of her business and how she runs her own business while being a mom. Be sure to check out J.D.'s Hattery, and happy listening! J.D.'s Hattery's Instagram --...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, we welcome back Sarah Valeri, the Founder and Owner of Hello Clutter. Sarah first shared her story and the behind the scenes of her business on episode 42 of the podcast, so be sure to check out that episode if you haven't yet! In today’s episode, we dive into how her business has progressed and evolved during the past year. We also discuss how your enneagram typ...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Regina, the Founder and Owner of Sorcery Candle Company. Regina began making candles when she couldn’t find that perfect candle at various stores. On this episode we discuss her journey to launching her company, how she juggles her corporate job with running her business, and her advice for others. Be sure to check out Sorcery...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Diaz, the Founder and Owner of Barkuterie Boards Miami. As the name suggests, Jenny makes and sells charcuterie boards for dogs. Her boards are so cute and are a great holiday or birthday gift for your pup! On this episode, she shares how she jump started her business in 30 minutes and how she enjoys inspiring others t...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Lizbeth Perez, the Founder and Owner of Lilies Bikinis. Lilies Bikinis was founded on the mission to help every woman bloom into her best self. Lizbeth sells handmade bikinis that allow women to express themselves in a fun and luxurious way. On this episode, we chatted about supporting other women, her journey to starting her business, and her advi...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Stine, the team lead of Braid Babes here in Raleigh, North Carolina. Braid Babes is a mobile braiding service that will come to you to braid your hair. People hire them for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or just for fun. I had a great time chatting with Rachel about how she stumbled upon her passion and a job sh...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Emma Sokoloski, the Founder and Owner of Just For Hue. Emma has always had a love for art and knew since she was a child that she wanted to own a business. Because of these passions and the support of her husband and dogs, Emma started Just For Hue. She sells handmade art pieces such as stickers, portraits, key chains, and more and can ship her pro...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with the women behind Le Petite Fete, Courtney Gibson and Caitie Phillips. Courtney and Caitie are two friends who wanted to experience the Taylor Swift parties and club nights that were happening in Australia during the pandemic this past year - so they started their own company to do just that! They host events across the country...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Taylor Vahey, a content creator and entrepreneur. Taylor currently attends Bryant University and is also pursuing her influencer dreams on social media. In this episode, Taylor gives a ton of advice for aspiring content creators, and we chat about going to college, entrepreneurship, TikTok, and a lot of other topics. Happy list...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I shouted out 13 small businesses who have Halloween themed products this year 👻🎃 The #shopsmall initiative really ramps up around Christmas, but what about Halloween? Head to these businesses’ Instagrams, and show them some ~spooky~ love! 🖤 Tell them Alexa sent you 😉 Kandy Apples By K - gourmet candied apples 🍎  Simon Says Dip This - homemade dipped ice-cre...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Alessandra Schembari, the Founder and Owner of a&h studios. Alessandra is the first guest to return on the podcast to give an update on her business! You can listen to her first episode from back in September of 2020 (episode number 21). On this episode, she dives into her business’ growth and how she scaled. She shares tidbits on how to grow on Inst...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I shared my thoughts on Greg McKeown's book, "Essentialism." We dive into the essence of essentialism and how to explore what's important to you, eliminate the nonessentials, and execute on the essentials. How will you become more of an essentialist? Tell me in a review or in a comment on our latest Instagram post! Amazon link to "Essentialism" ----more---- ☕️ ...

On this solo episode of Virtual Coffee, I kicked off my series of episodes on the Design Thinking process / model. We discuss the first stage of the model: empathize. As a small business owner or someone who is trying to bring value to people, it is imperative to dig deep into the minds and lives of your end users, customers, and clients. Tune into this episode to further understand the importance...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Sarah Henry, the Founder and Owner of Scripted Swirls. Sarah started her business at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when she was looking for a hobby to pick up. She remembered how she used to letter for her sorority and decided to reignite that passion. Sarah sells hand lettered signs for weddings, home decor, and even bridal jackets. I’m e...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Amanda Turano, the Founder and Owner of Sometime in January. Amanda digitally draws designs that inspire her and express how she’s feeling. She then sells her designs on various products such as crewnecks, cups, and hats. In this episode, she dives into her journey of finding her passion for graphic design and how she balances her full time job wit...

On this solo episode of Virtual Coffee, I continued our "Featured Framework" series by showcasing the Ten Types of Innovation. Ten Types is a framework that was introduced to the world by Doblin, a global innovation firm. This frameworks helps you look at industry trends to understand how companies are innovating, and, in turn, you can identify innovation gaps that you, your business, and/or your...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I sat down with my colleague, Jeremy Smith, to chat about the Enneagram. Be sure to check out episode 66 of the podcast for a solo episode introducing the Enneagram - that's also where I shouted Jeremy which hopefully played a part in convincing him to be a guest on today's episode. Jeremy is a very talented designer who really focuses on bringing a human element...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I interviewed Ellen Barrett, Co-Founder and Owner of Barrett’s Cookies and Biscuits. Ellen grew up watching and helping her grandmothers bake and run their own businesses, and they are who inspired Ellen to turn her baking passion into a small business. Through Barrett’s, Ellen sells handmade cookies and biscuits which you can order directly from her or buy at Th...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I interviewed Kay Leggett, the Founder and Owner of The House Plant Hippie. Kay grew up surrounded by plants, and when her dance career was put on pause due to the pandemic, she decided to go back to her roots, quite literally! Through The House Plant Hippie, Kay sells house plants via her plant truck that she drives to various markets in the Raleigh area. She al...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I share some of my favorite products that help me stay productive and bring me happiness throughout my day (most products linked below). I tried something new and recorded this episode on my AirPods instead of my Yeti podcast microphone, so let me know what you think of this casual, lo-fi episode. Happy listening, y'all! Trello Rocketbook Apple (hehe) Miro Red Ro...

On this solo episode of Virtual Coffee, I dive into the Enneagram. This is a topic that has been on my mind lately, and I've recently dived into the Enneagram with some of my coworkers. I share what the Enneagram is, the history behind it, my type, and best practices on how to use the types in your day-to-day life. What's your Enneagram? Are there any fellow 1's out there? Let me know in a review,...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I interviewed Rosario Picone and Devraj Thakkar, the Founders and Owners of Siesta Wrap. These two friends founded their business when they were just in high school. They were traveling on a school bus in the early morning in the cold Chicago winter and needed a solution to help them sleep and stay warm. That’s how Siesta Wrap was born! They are now headed to col...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I sat down with Audrey and Nathan Simons, the Founders and Owners of Simon Says Dip This. At their shop in Durham, North Carolina they sell vanilla ice cream that you can get dipped in one of their many flavors, and they also have various toppings you can pair with your ice cream. On this episode, they walked us through their journey of first launching Simon Says...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, we're back with another solo episode. I share the why, how, what behind getting things done and how I'm able to juggle the many priorities in my life. If you want to learn more or just hear a different perspective about productivity and accomplishing your goals, then give this episode a listen. Let me know YOUR best practices for getting things done in a review,...

On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I dive into the why, how, and what behind a growth versus fixed mindset. We discuss the definitions of these two terms, and I share why I think everyone should have a growth mindset. What type of mindset do you think you have? Let me know on Instagram or in a review - happy listening, y'all! ----more---- ☕️  Instagram  &  Facebook : @virtualcoffeepodcast ☕️ Ema...