Second Cup Sessions

In this episode of Second Cup Sessions , Kati and Calley sit down with Chanelle Walters, owner of Lux Sucre Café and Bakery, to talk about the wild ride of growing from a small bakery with a team of four to a thriving café with a full menu and a staff four times the size! Chanelle shares how COVID pushed her to scale, why hiring the right personality is possibly more important than skills, and the...

This week, we welcome our very first guest—Ashley from Pod Shark Media! She's here to talk all things social media, content strategy, and the power of showing up consistently as a business owner. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by content creation or wondered how to make social media work for you, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. 🎙 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅...

This week, Calley shares her journey from the dental industry to launching Melior Refillery, a sustainable refill shop. We dive into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, navigating slow seasons, and why small, intentional changes make a big impact. 🎙 What You'll Learn: ✅ The reality of leaving a stable job to start a business ✅ How to push through slow periods and self-doubt ✅ Why progress o...

Ever wondered how a simple hobby can turn into a thriving business? In this episode of Second Cup Sessions , hosts Kati and Calley dive into the journey of Northwest Accent, Kati's screen-printing business that started in a bathroom and grew into a beloved Pacific Northwest brand. Kati shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—how she built her brand from scratch, overcame challenges, and learn...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Second Cup Sessions! Kati and Calley are pulling up a chair, pouring another cup of coffee, and diving into why they started this podcast. If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or just someone who loves real conversations about the highs and lows of business (with a little humor mixed in), this one's for you! Whether you're just starting your busines...