The Big Dane Podcast

Starting a business can mean going without a paycheck for a little while. Are you ready for that? In this episode, I sit down with Ana Welsh, owner of Ana Welsh Leadership to talk about the realities of entrepreneurship that don’t always make it into the highlight reel. She gets vulnerable about the financial uncertainty, the mental preparation it takes, and the support that can make a difference...

What does it really take to take on the challenge of entrepreneurship? In this episode, I sit down with Michele Leff, owner of 12th Street Catering in Philadelphia, PA. She shares her experience of stepping into business ownership, including what it was like navigating their very first event when she didn't have all the answers—or the confidence to know exactly what she was doing. She also shares...

Not every business begins with a lifelong dream. Sometimes it begins with one idea. In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina Sigler, owner of Sabrina Ann . She shares how she created a bridal boutique focused on discount wedding gowns after recognizing a need in the market. She also reveals the strategy behind building an impressive inventory that helped set her business apart If this story resona...

Would you share your work if you knew someone might reject it? In this episode, I sit down with Michaela Olsen, owner of Michaela Renee Art , to talk about how she turned her interest in art into a business. We discuss the challenge of sharing something so personal, pushing past self-doubt, and the mindset shift that gave her the confidence to finally put her work out into the world. If this story...

Starting a business is challenging at any age—but what happens when you decide to start again at 50? In this episode, I sit down with Erin McDonnell, owner of Body By E & Wellness Cente r in Phoenixville, PA. Erin shares what it was like to build her second business, the lessons she learned along the way, and how her interest in the beauty and wellness industry became a business of her own. Fr...

A fresh season is coming, featuring bold women who turned passion into thriving businesses.

This week’s episode features Keri Ledford, who shares her wildest job experiences, including the time the cops showed up at the YMCA. Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

In this week's episode, Jani Rad joins me to discuss her weird job experiences over the years. Ever wonder what kind of script you'd get to perform as a paid educator-actor? Well, Jani’s got a story that’s equal parts hilarious and nostalgic—one that’ll make you wish you’d been watching back in your teen years. You won’t want to miss this one! Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

This podcast is supported by Sanctuary Blu in Conshohocken, PA. In this week's episode, Jessica Atkinson joins me to discuss her weird job experiences. Stay tuned to hear about her interesting cemetery job and her job as a trainer in Utah. I mean, we all know what goes on in Utah. Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

This podcast is supported by Sanctuary Blu in Conshohocken, PA. In this week's episode my neighbor Jess Hoag joins me in speaking about the weird job experiences she's had over the years. Stay tuned to listen to what happened at her current job where her coworker recorded herself threatening her boss. Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

This podcast is supported by Sanctuary Blu in Conshohocken, PA. In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Natalie Bar from Sanctuary Blu. Stick around to listen and find out why she had to leave her employer's house when she worked there as an assistant. Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

This podcast is supported by Sanctuary Blu in Conshohocken, PA. I'm chatting with Melissa Friend-Waters about her weird job experiences in this week's episode. Stick around to listen and learn about a Build A Bear birthday that went wrong! Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

This podcast is supported by Sanctuary Blu in Conshohocken, PA. In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Libby Broggi from Conshy Consignment . Stay tuned and find out what consignors are truly like all by their items that they drop off, it can get a little weird. Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

This episode is supported by Sanctuary Blu in Conshohocken, PA. The new season kicks off with Jaime Frantz on her weird job experiences! Stay tuned to find out what she discovered on a voicemail that wasn’t intended for her when she arrived at the office. Watch the full video-recorded episode on YouTube !

Oh em gee it's the last episode of this season! Comedian, Missy Hall, joins me on this episode. Learn who her neighbor across the street has been impersonating. Find connection with Missy's stories. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips...

Keeping it local, in this week’s episode I sit down with Kristin Pickell from Conshy. Find out how what happens when Mr. B. tries to be a good neighbor and ruins relationships. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes. Mu...

New episode alert! I sit down with Kate Siegle from Chalfont. Find out why Kate had to install video cameras on her house. Find connection with Kate's stories. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes. Music by Sauniks .

In this week's episode, I sit down with one of my oldest friends, Elice Johnson, from Hatfield, PA. Find out what her neighbor has trouble with when she's outside. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes. Music by Saunik...

A new month and a new episode! I sit down with Lily Amberg, creatrix of Witch's Way Craft and Thirteen Circles in Conshohocken, PA. Learn what her neighbor was doing outside when he said hello. Find connection with Lily's stories. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-...

You are in for a treat! In this week's episode, I sit down with returning guest, my mom, Denise Trimborn. Learn about her West Philly neighbor's pet pig. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes. Music by Sauniks .

Wow already halfway through the season! I sit down with the mayor of Conshohocken, PA, Yaniv Aronson. Learn what he saw when he was campaigning for office. Find connection with Yaniv's stories. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out the exclusive content on my Ko-fi page , including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from...

Tuesday is here with another new episode! I chat with returning guest Melissa Friend-Waters from Conshy. Find out about the pool drama that went on among several neighbors. Find connection with Melissa's story. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out exclusive content including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the e...

Happy 4th of July! I sit down with Shannon Flannery from Philly. Find out what happened to her neighbor unexpectedly on his birthday. Find connection with Shannon's story. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out exclusive content including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes, on my Ko-fi page . Music by Sa...

Another episode is out, and I chat with Bob Cahill, from Conshy. Find out what happens next when Bob finds a half-burnt pizza box with the Ouija board inscribed with a black magic marker. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out exclusive content including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes, on my Ko-fi pa...

This week’s episode kicks off with Alex Acciani from Lansdale, PA. Learn what he saw on his ring doorbell camera footage of his neighbors. Find connection with Alex's story. Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox. Visit https://www.thebigdanepodcast.com/ to sign up. Check out exclusive content including behind-the-scenes and bonus audio clips from the episodes, on my Ko-fi page . Music by...