Midwest Hype Girl

Jump in the chair with Luxury Looks by Livia. Find out who King Copper is in Iowa and tune in for a special offer to Hype Squad listeners. @MidwestHypeGirl

Hype Family! Meet Jenn, the creator of Find and Flourish Market. Jenn has been working, creating, and leading events in the Cedar Rapids community for more than 15 years. She's been part of the team bringing Uptown Friday Nights, the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, Market After Dark and more to life. Now she has curated, and hand selected over 50+ vendors for her own market, Find and Flo...

Listen along as I chat with Kirra, owner of Unhinged Floral Co., where she's taking your floral dreams and making them a reality. Check out her Facebook and IG profiles at Unhinged Floral Co. Don't forget to Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today!

Bad Mom Yoga is the self-care you need! Join Becky and I as we talk about her small business Bad Mom Yoga!

Make Holiday Lights at the Lake your favorite holiday tradition as you drive or walk-through West Overlook Campground. This second annual community event boasts just over one mile of large and animated lighting installations including a dazzling animated tunnel and many glittering arches and holiday characters.  Curated by our committee with the help of professional lighting company, Winterla...

You are going to want to pour yourself a hot chocolate after listening to this episode of Hyping Up Stay Cozy Creative Co. On this episode you are going to hear how Jessica started her business that offers hand crafted items and classes you can take with friends. Make sure you give Jessica HYPE by following Stay Cozy Creative Co. on Instagram and Facebook.  Don't forget to hype someone up in...

Get ready to laugh until it hurts on this episode of Midwest Hype Girl. I'm chatting with owner Jill of Easy Steet Boutique, you are going to hear how a nine-minute phone call changed Jill's future. Make sure to go Hype up Easy Street Boutique on their social media platforms.  Don't forget to Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today! Want more of the Midwest Hype Girl? Follow along on Instagram and...

If you hear permanent jewelry and have no idea what I'm talking about, then this episode is for you! I got to sit down with the owner of LINK'D, Lindsey, on how TikTok made her do it. She will be at a lot of upcoming Holiday markets in the area so there will be a chance to get your own permanent jewelry. Go Hype up LINK'D by following on Instagram or by booking your private party with Lindsey.&nbs...

On this episode you'll be hearing from Chef Elly who has a mission to feed the world. Chef Elly is the executive chef at Nest Cafe in Quad Cities, IL. When you hear how much a plate cost you will want to get every meal from the Nest Cafe. Go Hype up Chef Elly and the Nest Cafe on Instagram by liking and following. Want more of the Midwest Hype Girl? Then head over to Instagram and Facebook to stay...

Willow Street Sweets is not your average cookie lady! Aside from baking sweet treats for your special event, you can also sign up for one of her cookie decorating classes where you get to test out your creative skills. During these classes you will be lead through a hands-on decorating process and after you'll be left will hand-crafted decorated cookies to take home. You can Hype Up Willow Street...

This episode Lily chats with me about the Grand Opening of Bis and Pieces in Coralville, Iowa. Check out their new location 119 2nd ST. Suite 300 Coralville, IA 52241 and if you can attend their Grand Opening on October 15 from 1-6 pm. Not local to the area? No worries you can shop all the small businesses and check for their classes Home | Bits & Pieces (shopbitsandpieces.com) . If you attend...

Join me this episode and Hype up Midwest mixed media artist Kimberlee Rocca! She's going to share a little bit about her background of being an artist but also Hype up an event she's part of this Friday in downtown Iowa City. Kimberlee is part of The Iowa City 2022 Fall Gallery Walk this Friday. The event takes place from 5-8 pm and is FREE and open to everyone. For more information check out this...

Get out your pencils and paper Midwest Hype Family because you are about to get a lesson on how you can incorporate small changes in your life to make a more sustainable future. Rachel, owner of Indigo River & Co, chats with me on what motivated her to open a storefront in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have personally purchased Rachel's handmade soaps and was instantly impressed with the qual...

Cecelia has her first podcast guest from Wisconsin. Gunny & Co talks about their journey as a business and how they have grown from a basement business to having their own storefront! Make sure you give Gunny & Co some Hype by following them on social media. Don't forget to go Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today!

On this episode you'll hear from owner Amanda on how she started Cork N' Canvas Iowa. Zero art ability is required when taking one of her classes! Having a beverage in one hand and a paint brush in the other is highly recommended. By the end of class, you'll be taking home your very own piece of art, where you can display it at your home for all your friends and family to admire. At the end of thi...

You will learn how binSpire can help incorporate Messy and Sensory Play into your child's life. Owner Hanna, of binSpire, talks about how her background in Early Childhood Education created a path for her to help families provide sensory bins and messy play.  Don't forget to follow Midwest Hype Girl on Social Media - @MidwestHypeGirl 

Hyping Up the CR HOPEwalk. You will be hearing my interview with board member Julia. On this episode, Julia will explain what the HOPEwalk means to her. Midwest Hype Family remember it's OK to not be OK. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental health reach out to talk to someone by calling or texting the numbers 9-8-8. Host Notes: ASL Interpreter is from Hands UP (on the episode it w...

From corporate America to opening up her own business you will hear it all from owner of Swet Julie Marie. Starting right out of college at a well-known greeting card company, Julie decided that it wasn't for her. Listen on this episode to hear her journey of starting Sweet Julie Marie. 

How many cheesecake flavors can you think of? Whatever cheesecakes that came to your mind I can almost bet The Cheesecake Lady has made them. Listen how she got her start and where she sees her business going in the next few years. Trust me after listening to this episode you'll want to place your order and try a slice of heaven made by The Cheesecake Lady. 

Did someone say Bonus Episode? This past Thursday I had the opportunity to Live Stream and podcast at the Free Launch Event, hosted by Tanya Green and Jen English. In this bonus episode you will hear from two of the Mavens Tanya Green and Briana Smallwood. You'll also hear from attendees on why they came out to support the event and what they were hoping to learn from the panel discussion. If you...

On this episode you are going to hear about how D&F Designs was created. 

This week owner of The Family Room, Jen English, joins me to talk about this Toddler Cafe right here in the Cedar Rapids area. 

Two sisters decide they are going into business together, that's how Poppin' Parties was born. On this episode you'll hear about the awesome balloon displays or the balloon kits you can purchase directly from Poppin' Parties. 

I chat with owner Maddix about how Simply Things by Maddix was created. Check her shop at simplythingsbymaddix.com Give her the Hype she deserves by following her shop on TikTok (Trying to get her to 1k Followers) IG and Facebook. 

This is the live podcasting I did today from Bare Tones in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You'll hear from the owner of Bare Tones and from Mama Bear Thrift Shop. You'll also hear from customers at Bare Tones and what they purchased today. Remember this was recorded LIVE so you'll be hearing it all as it happened at the event. Don't forget to give Bare Tones and Mama Bear Thrift Shop HYPE on social media!&nb...