Hey Rhody Podcast

In this week’s episode we are joined by Greg Horton, Director of Sales for Whalers! Greg, Nick, and Sascha chat about how he got connected with Whalers, making their beer accessible, what makes a good salesperson, our fave French fry dips, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Mads and Caroline Vericker, owners and founders of HeartLeaf Books a new Co-Op bookstore on Federal Hill. Mads, Caroline, Nick and Sascha talk about how Mads always wanted to start their own thing, how a yard sale kicked off HeartLeaf Books, finding their spot on Federal Hill, why starting a co-op was so important to them, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Steve Duque, skateboard artist. Steve, Nick and Sascha talk about the moment he got his first skateboard, how he combined his love of art with his love of skating,making art out of necessity, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Casey Sanginario, you may know her as High_Priestess_ri_ on IG, owner of Island Wellness Center in PVD and Middletown and Flower Powered CBD. Casey, Nick and Sascha talk about her discovery of holistic healing, finding your passion and taking a leap, an explanation of CBD and some of the benefits, what is in store for Island Wellness Center, and more!

In this week’s episode we are joined by Jenna Goldberg, owner and designer of Milkcan Industries. Jenna, Nick and Sascha talk about Jenna's career in furniture design, pivoting when you’ve lost your passion, her travels throughout the country, opening The Matchbox retail shop with Parched, and more.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by David Lawlor, or more popularly known as “filmmaker Dave”, the photographer who captures epic drone shots of abandoned buildings and PVD. David, Nick, and Sascha talk about the first drone he purchased, why he loves exploring abandoned mill buildings, the magic behind his drone photography, and more!   

In this week’s episode, we are joined byBrad DiFoggio, co-owner of Parched. Brad, Nick, and Sascha talk about how he came to be in PVD, finding the right fit when choosing your career, opening a storefront, the aesthetic of their merch, and more!

In this week’s episode we are joined by Lori Kettel owner of PVDonuts and the new Oak Bake Shop! Lori, Nick, and Sascha chat about her love of baking and experimenting with flavors, the start of the Donut craze in RI, opening a new bakery, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by David and Mia from Groundswell in Tiverton. Mia, David, Nick, and Sascha discuss the style elements inspired by David’s love of Paris, how Mia discovered her love of baking at JWU, plans for the future of Groundswell, and more!   

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Cassandra and Lou from Rhody Roots in Warren. Cassandra, Lou, Nick, and Sascha talk about starting a food truck, how opposites attract, how touch it is to work in the kitchen, what makes their menu so different and fun, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Efren and Mark from Providence Brewing Company. Efren, Mark, Nick, and Sascha talk about how their love of beer started, moving into Farm Fresh, creating frozen beer, experimenting with flavors, and more! 

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Alexus Lee, singer, songwriter, and musician. Alexus, Nick, and Sascha talk about the moment she knew music would be her "thing," what it's like to let people hear your emotions through music, playing PVD Fest, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Valerie Talmage, the Executive Director of Preserve RI. Val, Nick, and Sascha discuss the difference between being passionate about preservation and history, Preserve RI's current big project, The Valentine Whitman House, the impact of different architecture styles in New England, and more!

In this week’s episode we are joined by Katie Schibler Conn and David Bradley, from KSA Marketing. The KSA team, Nick, and Sascha discuss the journey Katie took to get her to starting KSA, what strengths they bring to the table (which are completely opposite), navigating client relationships, taking time away from technology, and more!

In this week’s episode we are joined by Jeff Palmer, artist and director. Jeff, Nick and Sascha discuss what inspires Jeff, how he got to and made a mark (literally) in Rhode Island, the maker markets you can find him at, and more. 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr. Shayla Adams, PT, DPT, CEEAA, and owner of INSPIRE Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC. Shayla, Nick and Sascha discuss tips for moving your body in a way that feels good, what the difference between physical and occupational therapy is, when is the time to start your own business, and more.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Angela Rotondo, owner of Bloom Back Flowers. Angela, Nick, and Sascha discuss Angela’s journey leaving corporate life to start her own business right before COVID, why managing people’s expectations is so important, learning about colors and placement of bouquets, bringing joy, and more! 

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Nelly and Chris, owners of Brand of Portugal. Nelly, Chris Nick, and Sascha chat about how working in the wedding industry gave them the passion to start their own business, why learning and teaching about wines from Portugal is a fun challenge, their go-to Portuguese wines, and more! 

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Stu Meltzer owner of Fearless Fish Market in PVD. Stu, Nick, and Sascha chat about how Stu found his way to the East Coast from Chicago, why having a design background comes in handy when opening a business, their second location on Hope Street, why cooking fish shouldn't be scary, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Lyslie and Mat, founders of Basil & Bunny food truck. Lyslie, Mat, Nick, and Sascha chat about how Basil & Bunny started as a vegan food blog, the decision to start a food truck, creating recipes that make plant based food taste like your fave comfort food, opening their brick and mortar in Bristol, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Deborah Goodrich Royce, Author and owner of The Ocean House. Deborah, Nick, and Sascha talk about the time she lived in Europe during college, the process for writing her “identity thrillers,” finding the iconic Ocean House, nurturing local and global authors, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Jackie Paiva, photographer, and entrepreneur. Jackie, Nick, and Sascha talk about how she found her passion for food photography, her top tips for working with a wedding photographer, her blooming businesses (First Look Decor and Pinkie Swear), and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Victor and Luis, two of the three owners of Papi's Coquito (Travis you were missed). Victor, Luis, Nick, and Sascha chat about how they met in middle school, the business starting in Victor's kitchen, the day he asked Luis to join his team, ways to enjoy Papi's Coquito, and more!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by AGONZA, artist, and activist. AGONZA, Nick, and Sascha talk about what got her started in the art world, why free public art is such a game-changer, painting the biggest mural in RI, the importance of color, and more.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by James and Marissa, owners of Anchor & Hope. James, Marissa, Nick, and Sascha discuss how the couple found themselves in PVD after leaving San Fran, the possibility of cotton candy grape wine (spoiler: it doesn't look promising), why canning wine was the right choice, the opening of their future tasting room, and more.