KC By Sari

There are dozens of coffee shops throughout Kansas City, but few are on wheels. The Wild Way Coffee can be found in their unique camper popping up all over Kansas City. During the winter months, the camper is located inside a warehouse that serves a dual purpose as an indoor coffee shop. When the sun comes out and temperatures rise, the camper can be found at the Downtown Overland Park Farmers Mar...

Finding herself at home with her two young sons during the pandemic, Amanda was looking for creative activities to do. Playing around with make-your-own crayons, Amanda found that her sons enjoyed not only coloring with them, but utilizing them to work on their alphabet, numbers, color recognition, letter recognition, speech, etc. It wasn't until her friends and family highly encouraged her to tur...

Our external health is connected to our internal health. When we treat our bodies with love and care, our brains can function better. Dr. Derek and Dr. Maran are dedicated to helping individuals in achieving the optimal mind-body connection.  Presence Chiropractic in Kansas City, MO, handles chiropractic care a little bit differently. Because at least one of their chiropractors specializes in neur...

Growing up in Michigan, Johnny Dawbarn dreamed of ditching the cold and catching some waves. He was mesmerized by Hawaiian culture and the laid back vibes of the islands. After leaving his career at Hallmark after more than 20 years, Johnny knew his next step was to somehow incorporate his love of Hawaii.  Hitides opened two years ago in the midst of the pandemic. Johnny attributes his success to...

Fresh out of college and excited for the next chapter in his life, Alec Rodgers was working a second job as a scooper at Betty Rae's Ice Cream to make some extra cash. Now scooper turned owner, Alec is managing to uphold the Betty Rae's standard, while adding his own flare.  Betty Rae’s continues to serve 26 house made flavors offering crafted classics, like Vanilla Bean and Chocolate, to fun and...

In the summer of 2015, Jonathan Arlan was nearing thirty. Restless, bored, and daydreaming of adventure, he comes across an image on the Internet one day: a map of the southeast corner of France with a single red line snaking south from Lake Geneva, through the jagged brown and white peaks of the Alps to the Mediterranean sea—a route more than four hundred miles long. He decides then and there to...

Prepare to be transported to an interactive multimedia performance blending spectacular acrobatics, state-of-the-art visuals, live music, perfumery, and delicious desserts for VIP guests to arouse each of the five senses: taste, touch, sight, scent and sound. Brought to life by Kansas City-born and internationally renowned Quixotic, Sensatia promises a truly unique multi-sensory experience. Envee,...

Finding the right gift for someone can be tough. Figuring out what to get them or how long shipping will take, the questions are endless. Luckily, the Afloat app has made gift-giving easy by being a one-stop shop for all gifting needs. Afloat is a gifting app created to make gifting meaningful, timely and convenient.  Sarah-Allen Preston created the app after two deeply personal experiences – her...

As we have officially entered a new year, we often hear mottos such as "New Year, New Me," but getting started can be hard. Justine Tapp, fitness instructor and personal trainer, offers advice on how to start setting your goals towards living a healthier life.  Justine currently teaches classes at City Gym in Waldo and Title Boxing Club in Prairie Village. Having always loved physical activity, Ju...

Kansas City has a love of hosting and attending pop ups. They are a great way to learn about new businesses, meet business owners and shop local. These pop ups are often where new businesses find their first loyal customers and grow their customer base.  Ten Gallon Top is a recent local business that joined the pop up world of Kansas City. This custom hat bar lets customers handpick a hat that mee...

With everyone wanting to be on top of the latest trends, many people turn to social media to see what their favorite celebrity or influencer is wearing. This feeling of needing something instantly is matched when influencers share links to their social media of where to find certain articles of clothing.  Local influencer, Jana Meister, has been blogging about fashion for nearly ten years. She sta...

For many, baking is a hobby, something people enjoy with friends, to pass the time, or even as a stress reliever. For Jason Provo, owner of Blackhole Bakery, baking was his final destination in a long journey of professional careers.  Jason opened Blackhole Bakery in April of 2020, just weeks after the first wave of the pandemic. Despite not knowing what the future would hold, Jason opened his doo...

For those who prefer to get their day started on a sweet note, donuts are often a go-to breakfast item in the morning. With there being dozens of options and made fresh daily, it is easy to see why Mr. D's Donuts often sells out only a few hours after opening.  This beloved local donut shop has been open for decades but Johnny and Boggie Chen took over ownership in 2017. When the owner was ready t...

This time of year is filled with food and family.. but most importantly food! Sari, being a foodie herself, has found her perfect match when it comes to exploring the city.  This week's guest is not only the most requested guest on the podcast but is also Sari's boyfriend, Dan. Dan is originally from the East coast and talks about his first impressions of Kansas City when moving at the start of th...

Many Kansas Citians have hopped on the bandwagon of filling their home with Kansas City-themed decor and wearing Kansas City apparel. Carly from Carly Rae Studios is one of the amazing local artists whose work can be found all over the city and in many homes.  Carly Rae Studios specializes in creating art that invites people take a closer look and be able to see the smaller pieces that make up the...

For some, their wellness journey includes regular massages, for others, self-care is getting a facial. At Haven Wellness + Spa, they offer all kinds of services to be your one-stop wellness spot. Their mission is to provide a calming wellness-based environment where individuals are encouraged to re-connect with their body and energy, while deepening their self-care and healing practices. Owner, Ka...

Charcuterie boards are becoming increasingly trendy. Who doesn't love a perfectly curated board of meats and cheeses decoratively displayed? That is actually was Spread KC is doing. Owners Taylor and Tara use their interior design background and creative minds to put together beautiful artisan spreads for all occasions.  Making boards that serve two or two hundred, Taylor and Tara are able to serv...

This week on Kansas City Confidential, Sari is joined by Courtney Caldwell from The Old Mango, a locally grown Home Decor, Garden & Interior Design Studio located in Downtown Overland Park.  After leaving her nursing career of nearly 25 years, Courtney has opened her dream store providing sustainable, ethical pieces to last a lifetime and to be shared throughout generations. The Old Mango believes...

This week on Kansas City Confidential, Sari talks to Ashley Patton, owner and founder of Posh KC. As a resident of downtown KC, Ashley recognized a need for hair and makeup services in the neighborhood. After months of extensive industry research all over the United States, Ashley and her team decided to make their idea a reality by opening Posh KC in the Kansas City Power and Light district in Ap...

This week features a special BONUS episode with Jamie Campbell, nationally touring stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and actor.  As a comedian, his solo performances have garnered praise from critics and audiences alike. During his conversation with Sari, Jamie talks about how the current political state of our country has altered some of his jokes. He has been able to take life experiences and adj...

This week on Kansas City Confidential, Sari talks to Ferrell Richardson from The Cottage Rose. What started as a humble mother-daughter duo has blossomed into a full creative team. Offering unique floral arrangements for weddings, events or for personal use, The Cottage Rose works with their customers to create their dreams and turn them into reality.  Ferrell and her mom Marydee both have a desig...

This week on Kansas City Confidential, Sari's guest is Brianna Larcher, co-owner of Veloute, alongside her husband Pascal. Veloute is a Parisian street food vendor and catering business. With season beignets that use local ingredients and are made fresh right before your eyes, it’s no wonder they sell out wherever they pop up.  Brianna and Pascal are forever thankful to their loyal customers who c...

On this week of Kansas City Confidential, Sari is joined by Anne Desort, owner SOAP Refill Station, a bulk home and body care shop where customers can bring their own containers from home to refill safe cleaning products over and over -  instead of buying a new single use container each purchase. Their mission is simple, to reduce single use waste. In 4 years, between their two locations in Spring...

This week on Kansas City Confidential, Sari is joined by Bryan Sparks, owner of The Classic Cookie, Beloved On The Go & Wild Rose. Bryan talks about experimenting with different foods and coming up with the menus for each of his concepts. You might be surprised to learn what food Bryan is not a fan of; hint it's an ingredient in one of his top selling dishes. He also discusses the evolution of The...

This week on Kansas City Confidential, Sari is joined by Megan and Molly, owners of Hoopla Studio, a nail and service bar prioritizing hygiene and fun. Their services range from manicures and pedicures to facials and spray tans. Their nail polish is unique, too - they use their own brand! Megan and Molly discuss why it was important to use polish made in the United States, and free of toxins. You'...