The Business Owners Dinner Table

In this episode at we speak with Melina Simon. Melinda and her husband are a filmmaking duo that is based in San Diego California. She is an Emmy-winning producer and editor who has turned her passion for filmmaking into a successful and growing film production business.  We dive into how they got started in the film industry and what it takes to make a story come to life. This episode unveils the...

Nancy and Darren Barker started their very own business out of their garage in 2004. In this interview we learn about their story of how they transformed their passion for cooking into a thriving nationwide company.  The Chefs Corner Store has a mission of offering premium cooking wear brands through their company. Within this episode we dive into how they found their niche in the cookware industr...

Rich Lopos is the President and CEO of Nassau County Police Activity League. He elaborates on the functions of his organization and how they benefit the Nassau community. A major part of his role is the behind the scenes and paperwork in order for the activity league to function. Rich discusses the importance of teamwork within his job. In order to serve the community well, all perspectives must b...

Jackie Tiongco is a senior student at Anderson University. She has created a name for herself in the world of sports photography on campus. She was handed a camera for a class project and never looked back. Jackie has become a highly experienced photographer with a massive portfolio of her diverse work. She discusses learning from her peers and learning from failure. She adapts to her environment...

Caitlin Chupek is the founder of the flow room yoga studio in Anderson South Carolina. In 2024 Caitlin moved from Southern California and opened her own hot yoga studio in Anderson. Passionate about improving the health and wellness industry in South Carolina, she brought her own style of yoga to the south. She offered something special with her magnetic energy and powerful classes. Her studio was...

Erin Bailey is the owner of the Rancho Murieta Health Club. This is a gym located in the small town of Rancho Murieta California. Erin was co-owner of the gym when it originally opened, and has since become sole owner of the gym. A main focus of her business is catering towards a small town and facilitating community through her work. Her gym offers a small town, personal feel, that you just can't...