Calley Riley and Kati Foster

Second Cup Sessions

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Join Calley and Kati, two women-owned business leaders from the Pacific Northwest, as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship one conversation at a time. Calley, owner of Melior Refillery, a sustainable goods store, and Kati, founder of NW Accent, a PNW-inspired clothing company, share their unique perspectives on starting and running businesses while tackling challenges, finding work-life balance, celebrating wins, and setting big goals. In each episode, they dive into topics like overcoming obstacles, marketing strategies, growth, and goal setting, offering candid conversations and actio...

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Calley Riley and Kati Foster

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05: Scaling with Sugar: Chanelle's Story at Lux Sucre 01.04.2025 36:39

In this episode of Second Cup Sessions , Kati and Calley sit down with Chanelle Walters, owner of Lux Sucre Café and Bakery, to talk about the wild ride of growing from a small bakery with a team of four to a thriving café with a full menu and a staff four times the size! Chanelle shares how COVID pushed her to scale, why hiring the right personality is possibly more important than skills, and the...

04: Elevate Your Social Media Game with Ashley from Pod Shark Media 25.03.2025 34:04

This week, we welcome our very first guest—Ashley from Pod Shark Media! She's here to talk all things social media, content strategy, and the power of showing up consistently as a business owner. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by content creation or wondered how to make social media work for you, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. 🎙 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅...

03: Building a Business with Purpose & Sustainability – Calley's Journey with Melior Refillery 18.03.2025 32:08

This week, Calley shares her journey from the dental industry to launching Melior Refillery, a sustainable refill shop. We dive into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, navigating slow seasons, and why small, intentional changes make a big impact. 🎙 What You'll Learn: ✅ The reality of leaving a stable job to start a business ✅ How to push through slow periods and self-doubt ✅ Why progress o...

02: From Screen Printing Dreams to Reality – Meet Kati of Northwest Accent 11.03.2025 32:07

Ever wondered how a simple hobby can turn into a thriving business? In this episode of Second Cup Sessions , hosts Kati and Calley dive into the journey of Northwest Accent, Kati's screen-printing business that started in a bathroom and grew into a beloved Pacific Northwest brand. Kati shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—how she built her brand from scratch, overcame challenges, and learn...

01: Welcome to Second Cup Sessions 04.03.2025 14:08

Welcome to the very first episode of Second Cup Sessions! Kati and Calley are pulling up a chair, pouring another cup of coffee, and diving into why they started this podcast. If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or just someone who loves real conversations about the highs and lows of business (with a little humor mixed in), this one's for you! Whether you're just starting your busines...