Queen City Connect Podcast

Join me in this throwback episode of the Queen City Connect podcast as I am joined by Michele Morgan , and together we dive into the captivating world of Charlotte the Figgy.   Charlotte is a unique 1991 Nissan Figaro, originally designed by Shoji Takahashi exclusively for the Japanese market. Now, this exceptionally rare car serves as an extraordinary photography prop, right here in Charlotte! Pr...

Get ready for an enthralling and exciting episode of the Queen City Connect podcast! Join me as I have an engaging conversation with the incredible Karly Barker, the founder of Courtside Kids .    Karly, a devoted mother of boys, has created an activewear brand specifically designed for young boys. In this episode, we delve into Karly's entrepreneurial journey, exploring her previous professional...

Join me in this week's captivating episode of the Queen City Connect podcast , as I have an insightful conversation with Kristen Fennig , the talented owner and founder of Broken Masterpiece . Kristen's business revolves around the art of restoring, flipping, and fixing furniture, while her YouTube channel serves as a platform to empower and educate individuals on DIY techniques.    Together, we d...

In the latest episode of the Queen City Connect podcast, I dive deep into a captivating conversation with Taylor Peter and Jessie Grapes. Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of these two remarkable entrepreneurs, the dynamic duo behind Thoughtfully Threaded .   Based in Charlotte, their business specializes in creating personalized embroidery products. During our chat, we delve into the en...

For this week's enthralling episode of the Queen City Connect podcast, I speak with Jessica Hensen! Jessica is the owner of a lifestyle blog called House Of Hensen, where she blogs all about Charlotte and activities to partake in there. Together, we talk all about her blog and lifestyle, and overall career as a whole. Connect with Jessica on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/houseofhensen  

Join me on this episode of the Queen City Connect podcast as I speak with Lauren Rodgers , the visionary behind Box and Bow - a Charlotte-based business that creates bespoke gift boxes for clients across the country. Our conversation revolves around Lauren's entrepreneurial journey, her inspiration behind Box and Bow, and her aspirations for the business's future.   Listen in to discover the story...

I'm sitting down again this week with my friend Lauren Palmer to discuss the sensitive topic of navigating grief, trauma, and loss; we knew that we wanted to offer practical, heartfelt advice on supporting loved ones during their darkest times best. In this episode, Lauren and I  explore the power of being present, listening to hurting people, and how even the smallest gestures can significantly i...

On this edition of the Queen City Connect podcast, I chat with Lindsay Hart, the owner of Sips and Dips, a popular soda shop in Charlotte, who is also a devoted mother and wife. Our conversation delves into Lindsay's entrepreneurial vision and how she transformed it into reality. Tune in to discover the inspiring story behind Sips and Dips.

On this episode of the Queen City Connect podcast, I talk with my friend, Stetson, known on social media as Socially Stetson! She's a social media strategist who can help with anything social media related. She also runs a podcast of the same name!

On this episode of the Queen City Connect podcast, I talk with Bucleigh Kernodle! Bucleigh is an author in Charlotte, focusing on children's books, such as I Would Love You Even If You Were A Pickle. In this episode, we talk all about her life - and her books, of course!

Toda y on the Queen City Connect podcast, I'm joined by Lauren Palmer yet again for our third episode together! They talk about social media, focusing on Lauren's origins with the different viral communities and how she's used it over the years.

Today, I am so excited to have my dear friend Madalyn on the Queen City Connect podcast! Madalyn is the wonderful owner of Bentley's Buds and Brews, a super cool mobile flower and tap truck right here in Charlotte. In this episode, we get to know Madalyn better and dive into her past experiences that have led her to become a successful business owner. We chat about her business and what inspired h...

My friend, Josephine, better known as the Style Hostess, is joining me on the Queen City Connect podcast today!  Aside from running the Style Hostess Instagram , she's also a luxury travel advisor. We talk about her career as the Style Hostess, her history, and her goals with social media.   Connect with Josephine! The Style Hostess: https://www.instagram.com/thestylehostess

My friends Lauren Fisher and Whitney Ferguson join me on the Queen City Connect podcast today! Lauren and Whitney have preserved through the COVID-19 pandemic with their individual businesses, Little Red Shop and Blis, then joined forces with one another to create one single shop: The Social Shop!   Connect with Lauren and Whitney! The Social Shop: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialshopclt/   Lit...

My friend Lauren Palmer returns for this Queen City Connect podcast episode! We get to know her better, then go into a more specific topic: parenting! Lauren and I  discuss how to be a good parent while balancing that work-life balance at the same time.

For this episode of Queen City Connect podcast, I talk to Becca Wright! Becca is the founder and owner of Piedmont Pennies , where she sells little bite-sized biscuit crackers with cheese in Charlotte. Together, we talk about her business, her history with the recipe, and supporting female entrepreneurship.   Connect with Becca! Website: Piedmont Pennies Instagram

Today's episode is part two of my conversation with Miranda CLT! Miranda is a small business owner, mom, podcaster, and more. We continue our chat about some of Miranda's thoughts about running a small business, the pros and cons  that come with it, and why we shouldn't call ourselves "boss babes!"

Today's episode is this Miranda Miller but you probably know her as Miranda in CLT. .. Miranda is a small business owner, mom, personality in Charlotte, and also just started her own podcast called "All That To Say" which everyone should check out! This is a 2 part episode-- so stay tuned for the rest of our convo on the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queencityconnectpod...

Today on the Queen City Connect podcast, I talk with my good friend Lauren Palmer! Lauren is a wife and mom of thirteen years with four total children, raised in, of course, Charlotte! In the future, Lauren will be joining me on the podcast once a month, allowing us to have very exciting conversations monthly! In this episode, Lauren and I  talk all about her life as a whole, including her relatio...

Emily and Brooke, two professional hair and makeup artists and friends, came on the Queen City Connect Podcast to discuss their Charlotte-based business, Enhanced by EB. Enhanced by EB is a hair and makeup company that specializes in enhancing the natural beauty of their clients. Emily and Brooke talked all about their passion for the industry and their experience running a successful business in...

Where do we go from here? That is the question... Listen in to hear about the journey that this podcast has been through as well as the plan moving forward. You don't want to miss it!  ... While we do have 2023 mapped out with the most amazing creatives, there's always room for more friends and our waitlist is the perfect place to jump in line. If you or someone you know would like to be featured...

Brian Dixon believes you are here for a purpose. As a bestselling author, podcaster, conference speaker, and business coach, Brian is passionate about helping people grow their impact and income online. He has a doctoral degree from the University of San Diego and is the author of the bestselling book Start With Your People. You can learn more about his coaching services and access free, downloada...

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Jordan is the owner of Jordan Ashley Innovations and we talk all things building a good brand and when to know when to hire professionals! As always, we mix in humor and fascinating childhood stories while also learning about small business. During the episode, Jordan gives a Charlotte Small Business shoutout to Wallflower Event Co where Raechel and Madison partner in event design and florals. Mak...

Clare Davy is the owner of The Reconstructed Woman Company and her new book "The Reconstructed Woman" releases in December! Clare is a speaker, author, counselor, and marriage coach striving to help women unlock doors to breakthrough, spiritual transformation and healing after trauma.  This episode is powerful and a redemptive story of how brokenness and trauma can be used to help tell a bigger st...