Indie Creatives - A R2RB Network Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be transported to a world where music serves as a conduit for connection, healing, and creativity as we sit down with the   Mark Johnston of Mark Johnston Music. Mark's music journey, kick-started in the fourth grade, traverses through his college marching band days, a transformative major, and a genuinely captivating career in music therapy. We talk about his favo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a high school teacher and college professor could transition to an entrepreneur owning a flourishing event decor business? Tune in as we welcome Anne, the dynamic woman behind Champagne and Stars Event Decor, who shares about her amazing journey from the educational field to entrepreneurship. We traverse through the changing landscape of students' attitudes,...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the soulful journey of Gretchen Emery Band, a musical combination like no other. Hear how Gretchen, a small-town girl with a voice larger than life, formed an unbreakable bond with Kenny, an aspiring guitarist from North Philly. Together, they created Red House and later, the Gretchen Emery Band. This episode uncovers their humble beginnings, the green car that sparked an...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through the life and career of DJ Sister Love - a dynamic soul who weaves her love for music and people into a vibrant life tapestry. She unfolds her journey from her early days spinning vinyl records to embracing modern platforms like MixCloud. With stories of critiquing her own sets, learning from global DJs, and how her passion for D...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been captivated by the raw, emotive power of indie music and wondered about the minds and processes behind the magic? Well, today's episode is a treat for your curiosity! We sat down with Darrin Walters, an indie musician, who takes us on an intimate journey into his life, passion, and work. Darrin, a self-taught guitarist inspired by Kurt Cobain, gives us a rar...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could turn a global crisis into an opportunity to help others? Evelyn Fitzgerald did just that when she turned her passion for gardening and farming into a life-sustaining solution during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get ready to be inspired by this spirited entrepreneur as she shares her journey of creating Fitzgerald's Garden of Goodies. Evelyn's story takes us t...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could hear the story of a woman who decided between chasing her passion for music and her family life, and how she ultimately made her dream come true? Join us as we sit down with the incredible Judy Mangini, founder of Judy Sings the Blues. This fascinating woman shares her dreams, her musical journey, and her deep-rooted love for blues music. Judy's storytelling...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a local musician, the process of learning to play an instrument, to booking your own gigs and everything in between? Join me, Deb LaMotta, as we get up close and personal with Delaware-based musician James West, who taught himself guitar and now performs a variety of music, from classic rock to country. Tag along for an enlightening...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a hairstylist turned into a successful real estate agent? Join me, Deb Lamotta, as I unravel this fascinating tale with our guest for today, Gina Cockerille, who is currently carving out a niche for herself in the competitive real estate world. Gina takes us on her unique journey, one that took a turn that lead her to swap her hairstyling career for real estate....

Send us Fan Mail Our special guest, Katherine Mitchell, is the Medical Director at  First State Animal Center and owner of Claws and Paws Pet Sitting, warmly invites us into her world. She sheds light on the heartwarming history of First State Animal Center, the indispensable services they provide, and how its thrift store impacts the lives of shelter animals. Katherine’s love for animal welfare a...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the Party Kween herself, Kathy Nicholson, turned her passion for event styling into a thriving business in Delaware? Join us as Kathy gets candid about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them by validating herself and focusing on her successes. Throughout the episode, Kathy takes us behind the scenes of her event planning...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the life of a rising young musician? Join us as we chat with the incredibly talented 16-year-old Callum Toner, who started her musical journey from humming in her crib at just four months old and has now become the pre-opener for Coldplay with her former band, Scattered. Get ready to be inspired as we learn about her decision to purs...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine stumbling upon your soulmate through a shared love for music and embarking on a life-changing journey together. Join me as I chat with Michael Natrin and Erin Magnin of the Honey Badgers, who share their heartwarming story of how their paths crossed, leading to an incredible music partnership that has taken them on the road as full-time touring musicians. Ever wondered wha...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine being just 16 years old and already making waves in the music industry. Meet Callum Toner, a talented young artist who wrote and performed her first song at the age of 10, and has since played at over 10 festivals and even pre-opened for Coldplay. Join us as we delve into Callum's unique soulful folk voice, her experience opening for Coldplay, and the character-buildi...

Send us Fan Mail Who is I Support the Girls ... "Through an international network of Affiliates, I Support the Girls (ISTG) collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folx experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity." No one should have to choose between their next hot meal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight, I speak with Jennifer Estelle owner of Endless Mountain Winery about her plans for a women's retreat and animal rescue sanctuary but in the midst of finding the property and purchasing it, Jennifer had a health diagnosis that needed her immediate attention.  Listen to Jennifer as she tells her journey of fulfilling her dream o...

Send us Fan Mail While scrolling through my Facebook Feed, I came across Maevis the FIP Warrior's page and quickly wanted to know more about Maevis and FIP.  After reading about FIP and Maevis' journey, I wanted to know more.  I even got to meet one of Maevis' moms Elaine Johnson (EJ) at Concord Pet Supply Store where they were holding a fundraiser the day that I went.   Maevis was...

Send us Fan Mail Cat Perfetti is the owner of Stone and Sage located at 10 SW Front Street, Milford, DE.  Cat shared her journey with me this past week.  From the journey before Stone and Sage, the journey that lead up to Stone and Sage and where the journey is now with Cat and Stone and Sage.  From her amazing daughter, her awesome husband, friends, customers, and the village that helps run the s...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, I sat down with Christine DeGennero and her duck named Goose. and this is Christine's bio: Self-Care Alchemist Christine is a mom, digital content and course creator and a love and light warrior who helps others heal their personal journey story through spirituality and self-love. When Christine was 19, she enlisted in the US Navy after 9/11 and w...

Send us Fan Mail Traci B, a 14yr paranormal investigator & Tracy Ann, a psychic medium, unite evidence & intuition. What is a psychic medium? A psychic medium is able to connect with spirit through several ways: seeing in the mind's eye (clairvoyance), hearing (clairaudience), a sense of knowing (claircognizance), or feeling (clairsentience). With practice and mindful awareness, each...

Send us Fan Mail Nicki grew up in Chadds Ford, PA with three sisters.  Her love for animals started at a young age.  Her parents had chickens, horses, rabbits, and other animals and Nicki helped take care of them all.  Even though she would doodle and draw when she was young, she didn't really realize her passion for drawing animals until she was in her 20s.  Nicki is a self-taught artist. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Gretchen Emery Band is described as "One small-town girl with a big voice, one failed government experiment from North Philly flailing away on guitar, and two unsuspecting dudes on bass and drums holding it all together, giving the GEB a foundation for blending soul, rock & blues into their original songs - so whether you’re in the mood to think, feel, dance or just escap...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview, I spoke with Dr. Constantine and her Office Manager/Veterinarian Tech Lynnsay about Padfoot Mobile Veterinary Practice.  From how it got started, how they came up with the name of the practice, who is Dr. Constantine's supporters at home, does Dr. Constantine actually drives the RV,  all the roles that Lynnsay plays, how you can use their mobile app to make...

Send us Fan Mail Ever thought of opening your own mobile coffee bar?  Listen in and find out about running your own mobile coffee bar, being a barista, attending events, and creating signature coffee drinks! Waterman Joe Coffee is conveniently located on Rt.8 on Kent Island.  Lisa and her husband Bobby serve up coffees, espresso, teas, protein shakes, snacks, and sweets! It's a family affair...

Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Bianca Corbitt owner of Bee's Teas and we talked about how she chose Tea to start her business, who inadvertently helped her choose Tea as her niche, who she turns to for support, how she turned the thought of quitting around to pushing herself once again outside her comfort zone.  Bianca's original Ginger Mint Tea has quality organic ingredients and then...