9 to Side: Mastering the Art of the Side Hustle

Meet Heather McDowell...founder and CEO of Tickle Water, a sparkling beverage company for kids. Heather started Tickle Water as a side hustle and grew it into a full time business that she eventually sold. Listen to Heather talk about her journey to launch the company, experience into the competitive world of the food and beverage industry (even making an appearance on Shark Tank) and what she learned along the way. Forever a hustler, Heather always has projects in motion. In her free time she competes in body building competitions and her new passion is leaning into her love of interior design, to renovate and flip and sell houses. Check out Tickle Water and follow the re-launch into stores on their website: Drinkticklewater.com and on Instagram @DrinkTickle And you can follow Heather on Instagram at @heath3mcd About Heather: Heather McDowell is an entrepreneur who spent most her adult life in New York City. She was the founder and CEO of Tickle Water, a brand of naturally flavored sparkling water designed for kids. Tickle Water was acquired in January of 2021 and should hit shelves again this year! Heather launched the company to provide a fun but healthy, sugar-free, preservative-free beverage choice for families. Before building Tickle Water, she worked with different organizations in the food, beverage and luxury goods industries, providing marketing and management consulting. For ten years, she managed the global auctions for Antiquorum, a prestigious International auction house specializing in timepieces. Heather is a longstanding fitness and nutrition advocate, using her business platform to communicate the value of healthy lifestyles for people of all ages, including kids. She has a BA in Spanish and a minor in Fine Arts from Westmont College, in Santa Barbara, CA. Heather lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband Adam and son, Jayger, the original inspiration for Tickle Water. Currently, Heather is having some fun renovating and flipping houses and is excited to begin some real estate projects in Tennessee in the near future. 5 Fun Facts about Heather (in her own words): 1. I compete in bodybuilding. After 21 years of long distance running, I started bodybuilding about 2.5 years ago. I love to feel strong! 2. I LOVE to travel. One day I hope to live in Europe again ( or back in NYC ) 3. I took glass blowing classes while living in AZ… 4. I speak fluent Spanish - from living in Spain and Santiago, Chile 5. I went bungee jumping ( naked ! ) in New Zealand --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Mike Pierandri...real estate agent by 9 to 5 who moonlights as a lacrosse coach for his side hustle. Mike has made a career (and built a profitable side hustle) by successfully leveraging his relationships on both his 9 to 5 side of life and his side hustle side of life to help promote both. Connect with Mike: Personal Instagram: @mikeymoose43 Business Instagram: @mikeprealestate203 Facebook: facebook.com/michael.pierandri Email: michaelpierandri@kw.com About Mike: Mike Pierandri, born and raised in Ridgefield, CT, where he currently lives with his wife and daughter. He is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, with a side hustle as a lacrosse coach. Mike has been playing lacrosse since age 10 and was a four year starter for Washington College in Chestertown, MD. He coaches primarily for Cavalry Lacrosse Club and Ridgefield Youth Lacrosse, as well as other lacrosse organizations and privately as a 1 on 1 coach. 5 Fun Facts about Mike (in his own words): I love music, always have dabbled in playing guitar but really picked it up since Covid and have made a hobby writing songs I am a girl dad to an 8 month old name Charlie I have two hound dogs and a Russian tortoise I have a knack for interior design/decorating Not that I have a green thumb per se, But I love and have big collection of house plants --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Lisa Purcell...lover of pretty paper, beautiful weddings and the owner of Art Paper Scissors a stationary design company. At Art Paper Scissors everything is completely custom and tailored to your special day. They offer design services for save-the-dates, wedding invitations, ceremony and reception materials, thank you cards and so much more.  Check out the Art Paper Scissors website , Instagram @artpaperscissor, Pinterest and Facebook  About Lisa:  I'm Lisa and I'm paper obsessed. I love all kinds of paper - bright, sparkly, striped, you name it. I spent 8 years working as a full-time graphic designer, putting my hard earned degree to work (as mom would say). Then, in 2007, the love of my life proposed to me and everything changed. Not only did that proposal give me the man of my dreams but it paved the way for the career of my dreams when I made the fateful decision to design my own wedding invitations – I mean, I'm a graphic designer right?! When I found myself absolutely loving it, I knew I had to find a way to do this for the rest of my life. And voila, Art Paper Scissors was born. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined myself making a business around wedding invitations, but nothing gives me more joy than being a part, even in the smallest way, of a couple's special day. Outside of my business, I am a wife and mom to two girls, Abby and Caroline, aged 8 and 5, and two dogs Chewy and Reba who love to come to work with me every day. A day in the garden with my plants soothes my soul :) 5 Fun Facts about Lisa (in her own words): 1. I have over 50 houseplants 2. I've never had coffee 3. My husband and I went to the same grammar school, high school and college and never met until a friends wedding years later 4. We love to adopt senior dogs 5. As a kid I used to sneak into the kitchen and steal all the junk mail from the garbage and collect it under my bed --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Tiffany Lanier, southern sweetheart with a knack for selling jewelry who rose through the ranks in record time at Park Lane Jewelry, a direct sales jewelry company. If you're looking for a side hustle and a way to earn additional revenue without a lot of upfront cost, listen to Tiffany's story. Check out Tiffany's website at http://www.myparklane.com/tlanier, on Instagram @tifflanier and Tiffany's Facebook Group   About Tiffany: My name is Tiffany Lanier and I am a Division Leader with Park Lane. I have been a Stylist since November 2020 and I love It! I fell in love with the jewelry, hosted a couple of events and decided to become a stylist. I am a also a Registered Nurse and a mom of two children, Erin (26) and Jacob (16) and I have been married 14 years to my wonderful husband, Andy. We live in Lake Charles, Louisiana. I have two beautiful granddaughters Emeri (7) and Marlee (5)❤️ I was born and raised near the Lake Charles area in a small town called Oakdale. We have been living in the actual city Lake Charles for 15 years. 5 Fun Facts about Tiffany (in her words): 1. I have zero experience in sales or marketing 2. I am scared to death of heights 3. I am a picky eater 4. I wanted to be a meteorologist when I was a child 5. Spiders and snakes freak me out --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Claudia Miró, avid traveler, yogi, lover of astrology and Chief Inspiration Officer at The Inspired Brand, a marketing communications agency specializing in designing and developing custom, strategic and visually stunning brands & websites for purpose-driven businesses and organizations. Claudia has a lot of exciting new projects in the works: First up is the Creators Club collaboration, launching on May 2nd! And then on May 5th The Inspired Brand will have their new Design Template Shop available! Check out The Inspired Brand and on IG @theinspiredbrand About Claudia: Claudia Miró is a marketing communications professional, brand strategist, web designer and creative entrepreneur. She's also a yogi, a traveler, and a passionate student of life. She has dedicated the last 14 years of her career to helping coaches, consultants, therapists, healers, nonprofits and conscious business owners elevate their online presence through captivating branding, web design & development, and visual communications. She has masterfully and thoughtfully “midwifed” 200+ brands and is passionate about inspiring and empowering her clients to fall back in love with their work and their mission. She collaborates with a collective of women creatives from around the world, and is currently in the process of refining and expanding her own offerings; rebranding and repackaging The Inspired Brand to include online courses, templates, and digital products. Originally from Lima, Peru, Claudia grew up in mostly in California before moving to the Seattle Area and the gorgeous Pacific Northwest in 2017. During the pandemic, she redirected her love of travel and immersed herself in spiritual and creative “work”. She completed 500+ hours of Yoga Teacher Training with her primary teacher, Sianna Sherman, in the midst of two of her busiest and most successful years since starting her business. Claudia recently purchased and moved into her first house and spends most of her free time fantasizing about her dream projects, scouring the web for furniture and finds, and researching how to make it all happen a-la-DIY. Claudia is endlessly curious about humanity, nature, consciousness, design, and self expression. Her work reflects a deep and life-long journey to seek truth, beauty, and harmony. She is committed to her own awakening, and to expanding her capacity to give and receive love as fully as she can. 5 Fun Facts (plus a bonus one) in Claudia's words: 1. I was born in Lima, Peru and Spanish was my first language 2. I spent a year as an interim director of an orphanage in Peru 3. I played basketball in college 4. I am a Pisces Sun, Virgo Moon and Taurus ascendant - astrology speak for earth mama :) 5. I geek out on organization and all things DIY Design! 6. I have a 19 year old orange Tabby named Simba and a 15 year old grey tabby named Bonita --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Kerry Burke, of At Peace Birth... a married mother of 2, massage therapist, birth doula and infant massage instructor. She used to work for the state of NJ for 15 years before entering into the world of massage therapy and then becoming a certified doula. A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. Check out the website At Peace Birth About Kerry: Kerry's goal as a doula is that every birthing person leaves with a positive memory of their birth experience. Whether it goes as planned or completely different, her hope is that you will leave feeling empowered, supported, and heard. Kerry has a passion for helping people utilizing alternative treatments. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 10 years. After graduating from massage school, she went on to take specialized courses in Oncology massage. It was then that she learned the power of providing comfort and holding space for those in vulnerable situations. Kerry offers a wide variety of massage modalities including prenatal massage. She is also a Certified Infant Massage Educator. She credits her sister's pregnancy for sparking her deep interest and connection to pregnancy and birth. When she gave birth to her daughter in 2015, she was further inspired. Her own positive experience and sense of empowerment lead her to become a DONA certified doula so that she could coach others through and help them achieve this same positive experience. Kerry uses her knowledge and experience in massage therapy as a doula by providing pain relief and guiding her clients through the optimal ways to use their bodies in labor. Having experienced a struggle with infertility, Kerry understands just how important it is to have a positive birth experience and how fragile pregnancy can be. She uses her education, own experience, and of course humor to create a safe and loving atmosphere during your pregnancy and birth process. 5 Fun Facts about Kerry (in her words) Traveler and have been to 9 European counties plus Canada and many islands. Love to do outdoor activities, like hiking, kayaking, fishing and stand up paddle boarding Love to play bingo Loves going to concerts or any kind of musical performance. Any beach or place by the water is where I'm the happiest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Carina Immer, the powerhouse and brains behind the Great Shift...the embodiment of the realization that we can learn meaningful crafts from our neighbors and source ecologically sound, quality-made necessities directly from local community. There is so much to talk about when it comes to this lady...her star shines so bright. In addition to managing her 9 to 5 while building and executing the vision for the future of Great Shift, she recently wrote and produced the latest music video "HungerSite" for the band Goose. Crazy talented. Check out the Great Shift website and make sure you mark you calendar for their 4/30/22 FREE Spring Market event. Details HERE Click HERE to listen to the Episode. About Carina: I'm 26, have lived in CT my entire life-I love storytelling, connecting people, building community.-I come from a family of artists and musicians, however the pendulum effect led me to not pursuing music or the arts and instead I pursued studies in international agricultural economics / trade flows in college, and worked for importers and trade houses after graduating in 2013.-I work as a coffee importer for my 9-5pm job, which involves buying green (raw) coffee from coffee farmers and selling to roasters. I write a lot for my job, which includes me interviewing farmers and producing groups and sharing their story with a global community. After a while, mainly during COVID lockdown, I realized I wasn't scratching my “creative” itch in my day to day life, and had major tunnel vision on my 9-5 job. I yearned to learn new things outside of coffee, hang out with a more creative community, challenge myself, and use my business skills to invest in artists and makers that I believe in - and eventually create a platform for them to share their story. Enter “great shift” - which was essentially born from my urge to go on a journey in learning new trades and skills from artists and makers in my friend group and greater community, and inviting the public to come along with me on that journey. Great shift was also partially a response to the covid blues - being confined to home, not being able to connect with folks in person, slipping into a bland cycle of living, having a generally dismal outlook on the world. I wanted to reverse this perspective in my own life immediately, and help others reverse theirs. I named it “great shift” because I believe there were so many “great shifts” in folks lives all over the world during covid - folks realized they weren't happy at their jobs, not happy where they lived, not happy in their relationship - and made a change. Although covid has been tumultuous, I think this is a really lovely biproduct of the era and think it's causing so many people to change the way they lives their lives. -through great shift I want to help people who don't see themselves as a proper “artist” to step out of the societal norms / boundaries and try something new. And feel proud of themselves. I call this community “the creative curious”. My business partner and co-founder Barbara Slaine, who is the founder of a wellness platform named “lyphe balance” is a huge reason why this all started in the first place - back in august I told her about my idea and she pushed me to make it happen and offered to help me out through hosting events on her land --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Larisa Laivins...the incredibly talented jewelry designer and owner of Larisa Laivins Jewelry. When she's not designing gorgeous, hand-crafted pieces of jewelry, Larisa is working her full-time hustle in the fashion industry, that some might argue is equally as glamorous as her side hustle. You can check out all of her work at: larisalaivins.com or follow her on Instagram at @larisalaivinsjewelry Click HERE to listen to the Episode About Larisa: A Texas native, Larisa grew up encouraged by her architect father to draw and make things. After concentrating on painting and metal sculpture at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas and obtaining a painting degree from Rhode Island School of Design, Larisa moved to New York and fell into the fashion world. She has contributed to many great brands as an apparel designer - dedicating almost a decade at Ralph Lauren followed by stints at Juicy Couture, Fossil, Uniqlo and Jenni Kayne. After a move to Los Angeles, Larisa took a trip to India with a gem dealer and was inspired to turn her art and design experience to jewelry. Larisa Laivins jewelry is made by hand in Los Angeles by Larisa and a team of skilled craftsmen. 5 fun facts Larisa in her words: I took AP Calculus (and AP art) in high school I've had classic black slip-on Vans in my wardrobe rotation since 1994. My first job was at a shaved ice shop when I was 15. My favorite local vacation is to La Quinta. I lived in New York for 10 years before I moved to LA. You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Angela Chu, principal designer and founder of design company, Intent Designs. Angela is an ex-lawyer who ran cross-border transactions for over a decade before pursuing her passion, trading in the suit for a fan deck and tile samples. Check out her work or connect with her through her website (www.intentdesigns.ca) or Instagram (intentdesigns.ca). About Angela: Angela recently launched her design company, Intent Designs after years of nudging by her extremely supportive partner. Based in Toronto, she loves creating spaces where people reconnect and is passionate about delivering a stress-free design experience by being crazy organized and using collaborative tracking tools. With one foot still in the corporate world, the days (and nights!) are hectic but she tries to focus on the small joys that carry her through -- like listening to her 3-year-old sing along to Kid Cudi tracks in the car. Photo credit: Julia Bewcyk 5 Fun Facts 1. Like many who picked this hobby up during Covid, I'm a reformed-black-thumb-turned-proud-plant-mom. 2. Six years ago, my partner and I quit our jobs and travelled around the world for six months. 3. I'm a huge indie music fan -- most of my youth was lost to the dive bars of downtown Toronto. 4. After coveting curly hair my whole life (and years of some ill-advised perms), we're now raising a toddler with a wild curly mane -- my dream come true! 5. I LOVE wrapping presents -- I love the precision required and getting to create something fun and eye-catching. You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Sean McGregor, master at managing properties with the well earned title of "Super Host" in the Airbnb world and Chief Experience Officer at Stay Work And Play (SWAP CoHosting). Sean is a life long entrepreneur always with the goal in mind of creating career opportunities that allow him the freedom and flexibility to travel and see the world while running his business from any location. Check out the Stay Work and Play (SWAP) Website to see all of the properties and more! About Sean: Sean McGregor literally found hosting through love. When he first started dating Lindsey in 2015, she was renting out the 2nd bedroom in her Austin, Texas apartment which covered her entire rent….then when she would travel, she would rent out the entire home and it would pay her rent & travel expenses! At the same time, she was also starting up a CoLiving/CoWorking business for Digital Nomads and Solo Travelers called The SWAP Loft (SWAP = Stay Work And Play). Sean quickly became involved and was eventually the only person messaging up to 35 guests at a time across 3 Austin locations…all of this while Lindsey, Sean, & their son Jackson were thousands of miles away traveling through Eastern Europe. When Covid made hosting people in shared rooms a pretty terrible idea, Sean pivoted to CoHosting homes he had never been to, in places he had never visited before by viewing things from a traveler's mindset. How did it go? SWAP CoHosting now has over 2,300 Airbnb Reviews, are SuperHosts w/ a 4.96★ Rating since 2018, and SWAP is so confident in the experience provided to guests that it offers a “5★ Guarantee” where no commission is owed if a guest leaves anything other than a 5★ Review. Top 5 things you might not know about Sean (in his words): 1. I drove a Live Jaguar from Texas to California 2. My 3 Brothers and I were all born in different countries. 3. I've had over 25 Eagles (in Golf) but No Hole-In-One's 4. Our 4 Year Old has been to 27 Countries 5. Yoga is my favorite workout You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Jami Alberalla...wife, mom (3 kids under the age of 4!), former teacher, CHD Advocate (Jami's mission is to spread awareness about CHD and how organ donations save lives) and owner of Forget Me Not Flower Truck. She drives her cool, little blue truck around town offering "Build Your Own Bouquet" services with her mobile flower bar. She also rents out "Miss Little Blue Truck" for weddings, showers and other events. And coming soon...bi-weekly and monthly flower bouquet subscriptions. Check out her website at: Forgetmenotflowertruck.com Or Instagram: @forgetmenotflowertruck About Jami: I'm Jami! I am from Hunterdon County, NJ and have lived here all my life. I absolutely love it. I went to college at Monmouth University, where I earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education, and masters in Special Education. I have been a 5th grade teacher for the past 6 years. I recently just resigned since I've had my third child in the last 4 years. It only made sense for me to focus on raising my 3 little ones. Well that was the plan anyway, until I as inspired from a recent girls trip to Nashville. Now I am pursuing my new dream, of owning my own business, while bringing some local beautiful blooms to people within my community. 5 fun facts: I married my high school sweetheart I have my masters in special education I love to raise awareness about CHD and organ donation! I live in the middle of a golf course. I love to travel! You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Jen Milano...master event planner/bartender extraordinaire and owner of The Vintage Horse...a super cool Mobile Bar business. Let's be honest, every event needs a bar and what a better way to deliver those cocktails than with an unforgettable experience customized for you and your guests. The Vintage Horse books up fast so if you have an event coming up make sure you grab a date. Check out her website, The Vintage Horse and you can follow her on Instagram @TheVintageHorse About Jen: Went to southern CT for communications & always wanted to plan events! I was a bartender through college in New Haven CT, but never thought that would lead to my own business! After college I got my “dream job” & worked for Hyatt hotels doing event planning for 10+ years. I did wedding planning & corporate events which helped give me the confidence to start my own business. Due to covid I was Furloughed in March 2020 while I was on maternity leave with my daughter & home with me 2 years old (two under two during a pandemic). I started consulting for a skincare company called Beautycounter which paved the way to show me I can be an entrepreneur & I was pretty good at it! During my time being furloughed I had to figure out a solution for my family & I honestly didn't know if I was going to ever get my job back. I went into a rabbit hole on Pinterest & found the Mobile Bar industry! I was asked to come back in October 2020 but after being out for so long & going back I realized I was made to do something more. I went back for 7 months while building the trailer and started this business. I gave my two weeks notice in April, which was 1 month before our first event with The Vintage Horse, & it's been an amazing ride since! 5 Fun Facts about Jen (in her words): 1. I love crafting in my spare time 2. My favorite food is salad (not because I'm healthy :) ) 3. I built a business with two toddlers under the age of two! 4. Being in the woods in New Hampshire is my favorite (my Family owns a campground) 5. My husband & I met at the casino You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Sarah Little of Sarah Little Designs...Interior Designer, Bad a** boy mom and in her own words...Yogi, Gardener, Tequila lover, Deadhead.  You can check out Sarah's work and connect with her through Instagram @SarahLittleDesigns, @mzlittleofharborview or LinkedIn (Sarah Little Designs) About Sarah: I was raised in Northern Virginia and went down the law school path for many years - I majored in history, took the LSATs, worked for lawyers and started filling out law school applications when I quickly pivoted and on a whim and went to The Pratt Institute to study Interior Design instead. While I was at Pratt, living in Brooklyn, I interned at Helpern Architects in NYC.  There I met my husband Jason.  I thought he was too intense and avoided him, but we got drunk at the Christmas party, shared a cab home and the rest is history. I  LOVE to entertain and feed people.  Food is love.  I tried working for a party planner for a bit but it wasn't a good fit, but cooking, sourcing food, meal planning and organizing dinner parties is one of my favorite things. I wish I was a farmer.  I love the planning, being outdoors and physical labor of gardening and producing ones own food.  I have 9 raised bed in the our tiny yard that produce food for almost 8 months a year.  We can, freeze and consume most of it our selves.  I love the seasons and how the natural world is all connected and controls our garden.  Nature and the weather are bigger than us and we just have to roll with it. In retirement I hope to own a small maple tree farm. I have two sons - Dylan age 10 and Jagger age 7. They are smart, fun and adventurous. We live in a tiny house on a tiny island off the coast of Connecticut. where we swim, boat, fish, sit around a fire pit, have an ice rink in the winter, have communal events + seasonal traditions with our small island community... we definitely make the most of where we are! In Sarah's words her top 5: 1. The only foods I hate are kohlrabi and blue cheese 2. I'm half Persian Jew and half New York Jew 3. A Heisman trophy winner performed our wedding ceremony 4. I have a weird obsession with ear wax 5. I have a huge cookbook collection You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet John Burns...9 to 5-er who moonlights as a cabaret performer, writing, producing and performing his one-man shows all around NYC. He also has a podcast called "2 Queens and a What?" and an Instagram performance series called "Kitchen Concerts". John Burns is a singer/comedian. His 2019 show John Burns is a Sexy Beast had a sold out run during WoldPride & Stonewall 50. Hailed by Theatrescene.net as “Euphoric!” and “Grand Entertainment!” He was a Top-Five finalist in the Don't Tell Mama's annual Next Big Act competition. His tribute to legendary diva Shirley Bassey, Don't Call Me Shirley!, premiered in 2018 with five sold-out performances; while in 2017, his Gay Kid on a Cattle Ranch was presented in NYC and featured in a sold-out run at Outpost Performance Space in Albuquerque, NM. Critic Darryl Reilly writes “possessed of a soaring tenor voice, distinctive phrasing, and absolute aural clarity, Burns richly mines each well-selected song to optimum effect;” and Cabaret Scenes Magazine has proclaimed Burns “absolutely astonishes!” John has a day job, and lives in NYC with the love of his life Mike Teele. To see all of John Burns' content and keep up with news about his upcoming shows, check out his website: http://johnburns.live/ and Instagram @johnburnslive 5 Fun Facts about John Burns in his words: 1. I am shy 2. My safe word is "that all you got?" 3. I grew up on a cattle ranch in New Mexico 4. I am a Leo born in the year of the Tiger who is allergic to cats! 5. In my dreams I have hair You can also listen the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Amy Hoaglund, working mom with 3 boys, who has a love for health and fitness and a side hustle as a Beachbody coach. Check out Amy's Beachbody page HERE or you can email her directly at ahoags@gmail.com if you're interested in joining her team or learning more about how you can get involved in Beachbody. And follow her on Instagram @amyhoags to follow her fitness journey. Amy's 5 Fun Facts (in her words): I do a headstand every single day for up to 3 minutes I am passionate about movement, especially: kickboxing, dance, and weightlifting Reading on the beach is my favorite! I'm legally blind My brother is in a band called, Goose --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet John Grassey of Boon Island Originals, the talented "maker" of all things woodworking and beyond. He makes everything from custom furniture and creative storage units to beautiful handcrafted ornaments and wooden toys, and everything in between. He works out of his home in Central Massachusetts while juggling a full time job and 2 small kids. You can check out his beautiful work and purchase pieces of your own through his website: https://www.boonislandoriginals.com/ I asked John about 5 fun facts people might not know and here's what he said: 5 Fun Facts About John: I was really into acting in high school and early college, before I switched over to backstage stuff. I'm a huge St. Louis Blues fan - I just liked their colors growing up. I used to brew beer and kombucha out of my south Philly apartment. I found my first cat, Hoodsie, after she rode under the hood of our car on the highway for two hours. I played floor hockey for years before the pandemic because I never learned how to skate well enough to play real hockey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Karen Napoli Schulz of K's Kitchen (formerly Gramma Napoli). A FORCE and such a positive, amazing person who at the core, wants to bring people together and get back to the simpler things in life by driving home the importance of sitting down together as a family around the dinner table and connecting. She is in the middle of rebranding her website from Gramma Napoli to K's Kitchen. Check out her website here: https://grammanapoli.com/ Karen is also appearing on The Dish (airing on 1/26) so check her out here: https://www.gooddishtv.com/how-to-watch I asked Karen about 5 fun facts people might not know about her and here's what she said: 5 Fun Facts about Karen: 1. The spicier the better. 2. I often stay up ALL NIGHT, literally until the sun comes up, doing jigsaw puzzles - It's my zen 3. When I cook, if I don't have music playing, I have old shows streaming on TV like, Charlie's Angels, Columbo or Brady Bunch. Think I'm craving simpler times. 4. I am addicted to crime dramas. I saw something on Instagram that said, “if someone looked at my Netflix account they would think I'm training to be a serial killer.” That's me! LOL. 5. I always thought I was going to be a jewelry designer. In my next life I want to come back as Jes MaHarry. Check her out, you'll see why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Trevor Tevel, master improviser who shares how he has kept his passion for improv alive by making it his side hustle that involves coaching and performing. Check out the award winning group he performs with called Mission: IMPROVable 5 Fun Facts about Trevor: 1. Wears Maroon every Wednesday 2. Loves Jazz music 3. Been collecting comic books since 6 years old 4. Was on an episode of MTV's Next 5. Donates time with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Cas Aarssen, professional organizer and founder of Clutterbug Organizing Services and host of HGTV's Hot Mess House. Cas talks about her many, many jobs she took before she realized she had a knack for organizing and YouTube. Cas is a wealth of knowledge about how to leverage the power of your passion, build a business with recurring revenue and keep the opportunities coming. She has a YouTube Channel, a podcast, written books, and hosts Organizing Classes and Workshops. Check out her website: https://clutterbug.me/. She's currently offering a FREE 30 Minute Masterclass! Click HERE to sign up! 5 Fun Facts about Cas: 1. 90's HipHop is my favorite type of music. 2. I have a dog, two birds and a bearded dragon. 3. Disney World is my favorite place on earth. I'd visit monthly if my husband would let me. 4. One of my many failed career choices was a clown. I painted faces and made balloon animals while in full costume. 5. I'm a huge homebody. My perfect weekend is staying in bed and watching Netflix the entire time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode we chat with Jennie Stehli...powerhouse lifestyle & clean beauty blogger. Jennie shares her journey from a blog that started as an outlet for talking about her life to what has now evolved into a full time, lifestyle brand and business (she just secured a partnership with EXPRESS as their Style Editor). She shares the steps she took along the way to take it from a basic blog, to the revenue generating business it is today. https://calygirlstyld.com/ She also just announced her winter STYLD box that is available to sign up for from 1/16-1/21. Sign up here: https://calygirlstyld.com/styldbox/ 5 Fun Facts about Jennie: 1. My grandmother had 14 kids 2. I'm Hawaiian, Italian and Irish 3. If it was an option I'd have more kids 4. I drove cross country 2x in one year with 4 kids and a dog 5. I launched my own business in 2020 that provides women with on trend accessible style for their everyday lifestyle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app