Irie Lemon Podcast

The Passion to Profit team presents Liz's interview from Kitchen Confidante, episode #15.  In this episode, host Liren Baker of Kitchen Confidante chats with our very own Liz Della Croce, co-host of Passion to Profit and CEO of The Lemon Bowl. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes since 2010, and has been inspiring readers with her weight loss journey, her family's Lebanese recipes and flavors from around the world, and travel. Happy listening!    Say hi: Connect with Liren of Kitchen Confidante on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram     Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests! 

Have you put a lot of time and resources into a career? One that you enjoy, that allows you to earn well, and aligns with your gifts? Are you still feeling unfulfilled or like a part of you is still wondering “is there something more”?    Meet Ali.    Ali is a former lawyer turned baker and owner of the Good Cookie Sweet Shop. She found herself enjoying the title of lawyer and the assumptions people had “baked in” with the title like educated, smart, successful. But when she finally found time to herself and began to question who she was outside of her career as a lawyer--she found an answer she didn't expect. An answer with a cute pink door, loads of gratitude, and an extraordinary way to mix family and business. Take a listen and see how the ability to let go of your fears, find support, gain confidence, and grow a thick skin can take you from a dream to a reality.    What you'll hear in today's episode:  How childhood aspirations surface back up in adulthood What it's like to feel defined by a job title The thought process behind knowing when to quit How do you make decisions? The Kolbe Assessment  Should I rent or buy my brick and mortar business?   Related Episodes: Rediscovering Your Wins with Emily Richett of Get Happy PR B is for Branding ft. Trevor Corlett    Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  and Facebook and LinkedIn Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook Connect with The Good Cookie Sweet Shop on Instagram and Facebook    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for monthly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't already! This conversation cuts right back into where we left off.    On this week's episode we hear part 2 of the convo between Liz and Vince and Alexis and Letasha of 1 Cocktail at a Time. We take a deeper dive into how these two women took a book club friendship to a business with 1 cocktail and a conversation by tackling what it takes to make a business partnership work. Liz and Vince also give some spot on advice when it comes to seeing their dreams become a reality.   What you'll hear in today's episode:  Business partnerships Partner Check-ins It's all about trust Providing Value Bringing in the media   Related Episodes: A Conversation with Michigan House [Part 1] A Conversation with Michigan House [Part 2]   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  and Facebook and LinkedIn Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook Connect with 1 Cocktail at a Time on Instagram and Facebook    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for monthly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

The Passion to Profit podcast takes an off-air conversation on-air. Alexis and Letasha of 1 Cocktail at a Time come to the studio to “drink up” [do you get it?] the advice and perspective of Liz and Vince. Hear how these two women took a book club friendship to a business with 1 cocktail and a conversation. Their dream to see others break down barriers and talk person to person, heart to heart is the mission. Listen to this episode as masterminds, Liz and Vince, empower them to take their dream and position themselves to make a bigger impact.  *Watch on YouTube* What you'll hear in today's episode:  Growing a passion project Changing the mindset on bringing people together Positioning yourself in the marketplace Branding and how not to overcomplicate it  Business partnerships   Related Episodes: A Conversation with Michigan House [Part 1] A Conversation with Michigan House [Part 2]   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  and Facebook and LinkedIn Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook Connect with 1 Cocktail at a Time on Instagram and Facebook    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for monthly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

Are you in the early stages of a start-up business and looking for advice? Or, are you a business veteran and find yourself offering insight to those who are just beginning? Let's be real. No matter where you are in your career, we all have ways we can improve and grow from listening to those who have gone before us. During this episode, we give you a peek behind the curtain into a conversation with Liz, our online food expert and social media marketer, and new to the scene food blogger, Kirstin Blake from Beers & Beignets. They dive into the online food space and tackle everything from the motivation behind recipe development to maximizing SEO.  What you'll hear in today's episode:  How to overcome the challenges of food blogging Motivation to create new recipes How to balance business and family life Advice to grow social media presence Strategies for maximizing business potential  Related Episodes: How to Clearly Define Your Values in Life & Business Liz on The Amplify Podcast: The Business of Blogging & Influence Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  and Facebook and LinkedIn Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Kristin at Beers & Beignets on Instagram and Facebook    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for monthly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

“The biggest thing I've learned is there are seasons in life, and it's not forever. It's all temporary.”         - Liz Della Croce     Thanks to Emily Richett for hosting Liz on The Amplify Podcast last fall. Today's episode drop is a replay of that wonderful conversation between Emily & Liz. Enjoy! We'll return to our regularly schedule programming on Tuesday, May 25th. We hope you're all doing well!    Say hi: Connect with Tiffany of IHeartGR on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

The Passion to Profit team presents Vince's interview on The AMPLIFY Show #25.    In this episode, Emily Richett of The AMPLIFY Show chats with our very own Vincent Mcintosh, co-host of Passion to Profit and 23-year-old owner of Irie Kitchen here in West Michigan. Vince opened his restaurant at age 19, and you'll hear more about how being an entrepreneur is just part of his DNA. Emily and Vince discuss being a restaurant owner during a pandemic, their shared traits as Enneagram 3s, and the merits of crunchy versus creamy peanut butter.  He launched a mastermind this fall with Liz over at the Lemon Bowl, who is his co-host of Passion to Profit.  If you're in a place of transition right now too, Vince's attitude, personality, and philosophy will serve you well. Happy listening!    “The biggest thing I've learned is it takes more than just what you can do. In a brick and mortar business, you need people.”      -Vincent Mcintosh    Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!  Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE* Tiffany Szakal of I Heart GR joined Liz and Vince on the show this week and they covered a lot of ground from her experience as an entrepreneur to real estate, the enneagram, and when it's time to let go of control. Vince and Tiffany could have talked for hours about life as an Enneagram 8, branding, and the benefits of therapy. Tiffany also talks a bit about her car accident, and how that led her to regain control over parts of her life and let go of others to find that perfect balance. And speaking of control, Tiffany takes over the questions and gets Vince to share about his dating life. Definitely don't sleep on this episode.   What you'll hear in today's episode:  How entrepreneurial enneagram 8s work Why therapy is an incredible tool for self-discovery and growth The current state of real estate Tiffany's journey as an entrepreneur and how she avoided real estate for as long as possible Branding, social media, and marketing A good old fashioned debate on what is more important as a business owner: time or control Whether or not Vince is open for love   Helpful Links: I Heart GR What is a multipotentialite? Benefits of therapy About the enneagram   Say hi: Connect with Tiffany of IHeartGR on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!  Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

*Watch on YouTube* Marjorie Behm of SweatNet GR came on the show this week and we had a lot to talk about. Marjorie is a former educator and taught high school for over 10 years, coincidentally, at the same high school Vince went to. They both discuss their public school experiences, the effects of racism on education, and how socio-economics play into the success rate of students in traditional school settings before diving into Marjorie's successful fitness membership program, SweatNet.    What you'll hear in today's episode:  A deep, inside look into the issues of the American public school system through the experiences of Vince as a student, and Marjorie as a teacher How to make the shift from educator to entrepreneur Why role models are important when starting a business Pivoting during COVID and how businesses get creative to stay afloat   Helpful Links: SweatNet GR Educated by Tara Westover   Say hi: Connect with Marjorie of SweatNet on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

*Watch on YouTube* We were so excited to chat with our friend Jenny with The Good Eats! Jenn Fillenworth is a personal chef, registered dietician, professor, and executive chef at Root Farmacy. She has an impressive list of credentials and education, not the least of which is her Master's of Science in Human Nutrition. A recent Food Network Champion, Jenn competed (and won!) Season 3, Episode 6 of Supermarket Stakeout. Vince and Liz talked with Jenn on the Passion to Profit Podcast (Episode 69) about what led to her passion for the food industry, pivoting business plans, and the best places to eat in Grand Rapids, MI.    What you'll hear in today's episode:    Pros and cons of the restaurant industry Pivoting during covid in the food industry What it was like being on Food Network How it goes working in a female-only kitchen Benefits of plant-based food   Helpful Links: Chef Jenn's Episode on Supermarket Stakeout Root Farmacy   Say hi: Connect with Chef Jenn on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram      Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC  

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE* This week Liz dives deeper into the common hurdles that people need to overcome in order to lose weight and keep it off. She shares her best tips and hacks for how she overcame these hurdles - because spoiler, EVERYONE deals with these! Liz and Vince both gush over their love of ethnic food as a weight loss secret, while also giving some tough love on mindset. And what does this have to do with profit, you say? Well, getting healthy and redirecting your negative mindset applies to weight loss and your business goals. Listen to Episode 68 and finally hit ALL those goals you've been working on for years.   What you'll hear in today's episode:  Common weight loss hurdles and how to overcome them How to shift your mindset Why you haven't been able to overcome these hurdles yet What foods to eat and how to find the time to workout How overcoming weight loss hurdles applies to business   Helpful Links: Liz's weight loss story Finding workout motivation Workout playlist Healthy ethnic food recipes   Related Episodes: How Liz Lost 60 Pounds (and kept it off) G is for Growth Mindset with Topsie Vandenbosch   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram  *Watch on YouTube*   Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC.

Your thoughts are holding you back. We're 6 weeks into the new year at the recording of this episode and Vince dives into his “Monday Theory” and how it helps him accomplish more in less time. Liz pushes Vince to share details about his theory and how people can apply it at any time of the year. Listen to Episode 67 now and leave us a 5-star review. Don't forget to share with us in your stories that you're listening and what you've been up to these last 6 Mondays!   What you'll hear in today's episode:  What is the Monday Theory™?  “Drop a bag, get a bag” Discovering what actually moves the needle in business and life (spoiler: it's not what you think) Where your to do list is getting it wrong BONUS: Vince's thoughts on public school education   Helpful Links: What is BAPE? (For the uncool out there) Abundance Money Mindset Lots of math happening in this episode READ: Educated by Tara Westover   Related Episodes: The DNA of Vincent McIntosh Burn the Playbook with Scott + Christine Vogel G is for Growth Mindset with Topsie Vandenbosch Living an Essentialism Lifestyle 5 Money Thoughts Holding You Back   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram  *Watch on YouTube*   Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE* Overwhelm holding you back from a much-needed rebrand? We hear you, but the longer you wait the harder AND more expensive it'll be to change. If your gut is telling you it's time, then it's time. In Episode 66 of the Passion to Profit Podcast, Liz and Vince discuss their rebrand strategy in both their personal brands and together as Irie Lemon. Vince shares the difference between good and bad branding, and Liz talks about her experience in rebranding and running into legal issues with the name of her business. Fire tips and advice, as always.   What you'll hear in today's episode:  The 5 easy steps to rebranding What to do before you rebrand Whether you should trademark your ish Why branding is everything Do fonts matter?   Helpful Links: What is the placebo effect? What is Burlington Coat Factory, and do they sell coats? The Secrets of Staying Power (On Iconic brands like Apple and Nike: From Inc Magazine, 2018)   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

*WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* If any episode is GOLD, this one would be it. Most of us are not even aware of how much negativity we carry around about money. Thoughts, conscious and subconscious, that actually prevent us from making more money and tapping into our full earning potential. Liz breaks down common money thoughts with Vince and helps us visualize just how much GOOD can from earning lots of money. There are so many benefits to shifting your money mindset, not the least of which is how many more people you can help. So listen in closely - Episode 65 is going to blow your money-loving mind!!   What you'll hear in today's episode:  The 5 money thoughts holding you back How to stop negative money thoughts Which money thoughts matter Liz's and Vince's differing perspectives on money mindset Saving vs. spending money   Helpful Links: Scarcity vs. Abundance CTFAR Model by Brooke Castillo Finance Books for 2021   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

Today's episode is a bit different. Vince asks the questions, and Liz answers, sharing tales from her childhood and her journey to losing 60 pounds. She dives deep into her past, sharing experiences with school dances and sports teams, and talks openly about what led her to start losing weight in her 20s. If all you've seen is the highlight reel, this is definitely an episode to listen to as we get a peek behind the curtain. What you'll hear in today's episode:  Stories from Liz's childhood What made Liz decide to lose 60 pounds How she gained it back and then lost it again...for good Motivation, advice, and tips from Liz for your weight loss journey *Watch on YouTube* Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests!    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

Liz and Vince have very few things in common - but one of them is successfully turning their passions into profit. In Episode 63, they each share their thoughts on what it takes - in 3 simple steps. But just because they're simple - doesn't mean it's easy! There's lots of hard personal work that goes into making a successful business out of something you love. A lot of unlearning and overcoming childhood trauma, tuning out the haters, and taking big risks. If you're making 2021 your year, then listen to today's episode and leave us a comment about what passion you're turning into profit!   What you'll hear in today's episode:  Tips on how to do less research and just press publish Overcoming negative thoughts Cocktail recipe tips and secrets Why you should not quit your day job How to apply your values to the process Pros and cons of social media   Helpful Links: Definition of ambivalence Irie Kitchen Gift Cards  Email Bubly for us?   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests! *hint, hint*    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

It is the first day of Season 2 and the first week of 2021. Things are looking up, friends. In this first episode of Season 2 we meant to share an amazing interview with Gary Vaynerchuk and planned our season launch around it. We planned, prepared, and even had snacks. What happened? You'll have to listen to find out. Vince and Liz make the best of an unexpected situation and share some golden nuggets of inspiration on positively planning for the best case scenario, inviting others into conversation, and maybe some simple strategies on email management.    What you'll hear in today's episode:  The full Gary Vee story How the team pivoted to make the most of it Vince's thoughts on having conversations rather than being a “guru” Liz on going all in and being positive regardless of outcome Why you should always put your best foot forward   Helpful Links: Numbers on the Board - Pusha T (8:59) I'm Lovin' It McDonalds Jingle (9:15) The 6 Types of Working Genius (14:00)   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests! *hint, hint*    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

We are taking it all the way back to January 2020 - remember then? Before the pandemic and the racial unrest and the election and all the things that happened during the longest year ever. Liz and Vince take you through all the ups and downs of this year as they discuss business, personal growth, cooking, and revisit their conversations with some incredible people. Which episode was your favorite this year?   What you can expect to learn in today's episode:  Basically an entire episode of quotables for your Instagram Cooking tips from the best! Goal setting and staying motivated and inspired   Top 3 Episodes of 2020: What Kate Finds Interesting About Instagram Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste Becoming Better Humans: A Deep Dive into the Enneagram   Helpful Links: SMART Goals (28:05)   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? The entire season?! Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for next season's episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests! *hint, hint*    Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

Say whaaaaat?! Is Irie Lemon over for real? Guess you'll have to listen to find out.    In Episode 60, Liz and Vince dish ALL the juicy details about their friendship - the beginning and where they're going in 2021. They disagree on whose idea it was to work together, and who is the real entrepreneur. Vince compares business partnership to Disney movies, and Liz hilariously breaks down early Irie Lemon failures. The entire episode is full of amazing nuggets of wisdom, business tips, and inspiration. It's a do-not-miss end of the year listen. So pop those earbuds in and buckle up.   What you can expect to learn in today's episode:  Finally hear the full (hilarious) story on how Liz and Vince met  Discover whether friendship or business is more important How to use failure as navigation toward success Hear behind the scenes, never shared details about Irie Lemon   Helpful Links: That Time When Liz Made Vince Go Blueberry Picking (10:22)   Say hi: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram   Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram   Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests! *hint, hint*    (Sorry you found out this way, Rich.)   Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

In Episode 59 we chat with Lexi of Lexi's Clean Kitchen who shares a few practical and easy tips for incorporating clean eating into everyday life. Whether you're looking to eat healthier this year or simply want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Lexi makes healthy living fun and approachable.    Lexi shares her experience with various digestion concerns and how these diagnoses lead her to change her diet and ultimately her life. Whether you don't know where to start, or you need some help navigating labels or a restaurant menu, this episode will touch on a little bit of everything. What you can expect to learn in today's episode:  Tips on feeding kids healthy, whole foods Elimination diets, managing gut health, and diet culture How to apply the 80/20 rule, especially during the holidays The 411 on reading labels and greenwashing in food marketing Other pillars of healthy living like soap, air fresheners, and more Managing eating out/takeout while eating clean or managing gut issues   Helpful Links: What is Orthorexia? (2:49) What is Candida overgrowth and how does diet affect it? (15:29) What is leaky gut? (19:25)   Say hi: Connect with Lexi of Lexi's Clean Living on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram    Help us out: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations, and incredible guests! *hint, hint*  Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

How many of us are saying that 2020 was our best year ever? A year fraught with lots of challenges, disruption, and loss it’s hard to believe anyone was out there slaying goals left and right. But Liz and Vince took this year as an opportunity to get clear on their goals and how to achieve them efficiently - or as Vince says, “Shoulda done it last year…” Make no mistake, their year of growth and success didn’t happen by accident. In today’s high-energy episode, Vince and Liz reflect on what allowed them to crush 2020 when so many others got crushed by 2020. What you can expect to learn in today’s episode: Top 8 reasons you didn’t reach your 2020 goalsHow to assess if you’re doing enough Why you should diversify your goals Ways to create habits to actually achieve your goalsHow to know you’re on the right trackGaining perspective and mindset to crush it next yearA reminder of what you’re in control ofHelpful Links:Irie Lemon Pod #15: How to Set Goals, Cast a Vision, & Build Momentum (2:25)Atomic Habits by James Clear (9:15)Irie Lemon Pod #6: D is for Debbie Downers (17:30)Grand Rapids Marathon Celebrity Pace Teams (20:46)The Irie Lemon Mastermind peer-to-peer mentorship group. Apply now while spots are still open! (36:01)Say hi:Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram  Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram Help us out:Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. If you have any topic or guest suggestions, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!  Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC 

Have you always been intrigued by the idea of joining a mastermind but didn’t know where to start or what they were all about? This week Liz and Vince break down the specific benefits of participating in a mastermind group, as well as share their motivation for launching the Irie Lemon Mastermind. As small business owners, Liz and Vince have found a lot of value in joining peer-to-peer mentoring groups. Whether it’s having a sounding board to bounce off ideas, a group to help keep you accountable or simply the support and camaraderie of fellow, like-minded individuals, joining a mastermind is often just what an entrepreneur needs to reach that next level of growth and success.  What you can expect to learn in today’s episode: What a mastermind group is, exactlyThe specific benefits of peer-to-peer mentoringHow the Irie Lemon Mastermind has directly led to business growth for Liz and Vince Suggestions for how to form your own mastermindThe format of the Irie Lemon Mastermind How to sign up for the Irie Lemon Mastermind Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram  Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

Recorded on-location at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Northern Michigan, Liz & Vince sat down with Caroline Rizzo, Public Relations Manager, and Matthew Bryant, General Manager to discuss the unique challenges facing the hospitality industry during a pandemic.  Offering a unique perspective, Caroline and Matthew walk us through the last 9 months of leading a team and maintaining a successful business during unprecedented times. Fortunately, difficulty often lends way to opportunity, and the world-class Grand Traverse Resort & Spa has found a myriad of ways to adapt and thrive, all while ensuring true safety to their guests and their 500+ employees. This episode is brought to you by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. What you can expect to learn in today’s episode: Repurposing your staff members according to business needsHow to cut costs without killing your cultureTaking care of your associates and how it can yield results down the roadHow getting your hands dirty as a manager fosters a true team atmosphereInstalling new safety protocols with a reduced staffLearn More about Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, including these pages highlighting their safety practices:  Announcements  |  Safe Meetings Grand Traverse Resort & Spa on Twitter, IG, Facebook, and YouTubeConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram  Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

In an episode the first of its kind, Liz & Vince welcome a family member into the mix. National public relations firm Greentarget is led by founding partner John Corey, the insightful and eloquent entrepreneur who just so happens to be Liz’s first cousin!  After a successful early career in public relations, John co-founded Greentarget in 2004 on the basis of hard work, risk taking, authenticity, creative thinking and growth. Since then, the firm has experienced substantial organic growth, all while maintaining the delicate ecosystem that is a company’s culture. With offices in Chicago, NYC, and LA, Greentarget is living proof of John’s business acumen. A few of the lessons you can expect to learn in today’s episode:John’s leap from employee to employerTips for organic growth without sacrificing your cultureUnique challenges that arise at $3M / $6M / $9M in revenueTips for success in adapting and thriving during a global pandemicOutside of business, John shares another passion with Liz & Vince...can you guess what it is?The Greentarget ManifestoConnect with John on LinkedInConnect with Greentarget on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram  Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC

While Thanksgiving will likely look different this year, that doesn’t mean it has to be any less delicious. With so many of us unable to travel to see extended family or forced to stay home and keep the holiday intimate, we figured it would be a good time for Liz and Vince to share their cooking tips and tricks for a relaxed and fun holiday season.  When the world changes, an opportunity arises to start new traditions. In this rapid-fire episode, you’ll learn how to honor cherished traditions while also starting new ones. Regardless of the situation, Liz and Vince are here to help with 10 tips for stress-free holiday cooking. Hit us up on Instagram and let us know which of the tips you knew about, which ones you didn’t, and how many you’re planning to implement this holiday season.  A few of the lessons you can expect to learn in today’s episode:There are no rules, especially this year...so be creative!Have chicken stock on the stove and ready to go (Liz’s recipe).Clean as you go, trust us.Acidity is your friend: try Liz’s Syrian salad!Don’t be afraid to buy or outsource your desserts.Enjoy the holiday! Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram  Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

In honor of her 40th birthday, Vince interviews Liz to gain insight and learn more about the transformational journey of her thirties. In this candid and intimate discussion, Liz shares both the lowest lows and the highest highs that took place over the last 10 years. Unexpected career changes and multiple failed fertility treatments had Liz at her lowest. With help from husband Rich and through sheer force of will, Liz stayed the course and manifested the outcomes she always knew were in her destiny. Vince joins the listeners in learning a lot of inside details about his friend’s journey. In today’s intimate episode you will learn:The exact moment when Liz realized she wanted to be an entrepreneur, not an employee.How Liz was able to overcome job loss.About Liz’s battle with infertility and how she overcame it.How much can change in a single decade.Why Liz is looking forward to her forties.We hope you enjoy this incredible and inspirational story, one that may remind you of your own. If you’re in a bit of a valley right now, please know you’re not alone. We hope this story of Liz’s emotional decade-long personal growth experience is a reminder that you, too, can grow your way through those struggles.  Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram  Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram  Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week Liz & Vince tackle the art of saying ‘no’. As highly ambitious and driven individuals, it can be tempting to say yes to every opportunity that presents itself. The downside to saying yes, especially when we really mean no, is that we end up stretching ourselves too thin causing long term resentment and burnout. While it can seem selfish to say no, being choosy with where you invest your limited time and energy is the secret to being available for bigger and better opportunities. In fact, what is selfish is when we know we want to say no but instead opt to repeatedly push things out, even though we have no real intention of ever following through.   Gary Vaynerchuk himself identifies his own difficulties in saying no as The Yes Virus, which “is when you want to say yes to everything, when you feel like you can do everything, and most of all you don’t want to let people down, or you just want to check off a lot of boxes or accomplish a lot of things. Maybe you just wanna call it “big eyes”; you feel like you can consume all the chocolate cake.” Liz & Vince know The Yes Virus well, but both are learning the importance of saying no and the amazing impact it can have on productivity and mental wellbeing.  In today’s episode you will learn: The pitfalls of over-extending yourselfThe impact that goal-setting has on time, energy managementHow to determine when to say NO…...and when to say YES! Connect with Irie Lemon: Instagram | Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl: Official Website | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Vince of Irie Kitchen: Official Website | Instagram | Twitter If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week Liz & Vince take a deep dive into identifying and defining personal and professional values. These values, or personal rubric as Vince calls it, are the standards by which you shape your tribe and hire your team. If you run a business, it’s important to be crystal clear on your values when hiring so that your employees know how to win.  Do you know your values? Are they aligned with your tribe? Do you find yourself letting others impact your own beliefs? The benefit of having clearly defined values is that it makes all future decisions that much easier.  In this episode you will learn: What are values?What makes Liz & Vince tick?How to build a team that reflects your own valuesHow to convert values into moneyThe benefit of having clearly defined values Connect with Irie Lemon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irie.lemon/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irie.Lemon1/ Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl:Official Site: https://www.thelemonbowl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelemonbowl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLemonBowl/ Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen:Official Site: http://www.irie.kitchenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnyirie_Twitter: https://twitter.com/vinnyirie If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

Meredith TerHaar and Joe Graham of Growing with the Enneagram stop by for an in-depth discussion about the ancient personality wisdom tool. Through their coaching business, these two entrepreneurs school Liz & Vince beyond the standard introductory chatter and into some insider language. Understanding ourselves and understanding our teammates, partners, employees, and loved ones better will manifest in improved relationships and communication. Whether you’re new to the Enneagram or already deep into it like Liz, this episode offers an articulate and thorough view into the next layer of this age-old but ever-popular personality tool.Recorded in person at Irie Lemon HQ, the chemistry among these 4 individuals is palpable, refreshing, and informative. You can expect to learn the following key items:What is the Enneagram?What are the triads?A deep dive into the numbersCommunication styles within the EnneagramGrowing with the Enneagram’s Official WebsiteConnect with Meredith & Joe on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week Liz and Vince interview Bjork Ostrom from Food Blogger Pro to talk about his unique journey from non-profit educator to food and tech CEO. Bjork loves to find ways to maximize potential - of people, of technology, of life. In 2010 when his wife Lindsay started Pinch of Yum, a popular food blog, they decided to do just that - maximize its potential. A decade later, their suite of businesses, TinyBits, is designed to share what they've learned with other food bloggers.. It’s important to note that Bjork is an admittedly terrible chef.Bjork Ostrom is always learning; he’s great at articulating his lessons and kindly shared so many with Liz & Vince, including: Bjork’s advice on scaling from side-hustle to full blown business Bjork & Lindsay’s unique approach to entrepreneurship The importance of adapting your message for your audienceHow to preserve your company culture during growthBehind-the-scenes look at TinyBits’ operational rolesToday’s entertaining episode is sponsored by Revolution Farms. Links to Bjork & Lindsay’s TinyBit suite of businesses:Pinch of Yum - A food blog with simple and tasty recipes.Food Blogger Pro - Start and Grow Your Food BlogWP Tasty - Handcrafted Plugins for WordPress BlogsNutrifox - Easy to Create Nutrition LabelsClariti | The easiest way to organize your blog content for maximum growth Revolution Farms Official Website Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

In this week’s episode, Liz & Vince look back on their first year of producing the Irie Lemon Podcast. Coming from such vastly different approaches to entrepreneurship, Liz & Vince have learned so much working together over the last year. This episode provides an honest glimpse into the business partners’ special chemistry with one another alongside the occasional conflicts that arise when two high-powered hustlers with nearly opposite demeanors work together towards a common goal. Just like any successful partnership, the Irie Lemon duo have learned that communication and compromise are the hallmarks of any meaningful growth. Hear the wonderful chemistry of these dynamic hosts, partners, and friends in today’s fun episode sponsored by Revolution Farms. What you can expect to hear Liz & Vince reminisce about and analyze: Their favorite moments of year oneTheir most challenging adjustments in moving from lone visionary to half of a duoTips for current or aspiring podcastersWhat’s next in Irie Lemon’s plans to slowly take over the worldRevolution Farms Official WebsiteConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests! Produced by Attic Audio Productions, LLC.

Have you ever wondered how social media influencers connect with brands for sponsored deals? Curious how companies find like-minded bloggers to promote their products? This week we welcome Laurie Buckle, CEO and Founder of CookIt Media, a Los Angeles-based agency that specializes in brand strategy, influencer marketing and content creation. Laurie and her team work with both brands and influencers, bringing their expertise as editors, marketers, content creators and social media pros to the work of building brands, shaping partnerships and creating content. Whether you’re an influencer or simply a consumer that follows influencers on social media, this episode will provide you with lots of insight on how all of your favorite influencers work with brands. `In this episode you’ll learn:Laure Buckle’s evolution in the food editorial spaceHow our favorite influencers monetizeTips for building a sustainable brandLaurie’s prediction for the future of influencer marketing Why some influencers are able to turn their hobby into a thriving career and others aren’t Whether an influencer marketing agency might be right for your business  Visit CookIt Media’s Official WebsiteConnect with Laurie Buckle on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter Produced by: Kirk Ross, Attic Audio ProductionsIf you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

In this week’s episode, Liz & Vince discuss lessons from one of Liz’s favorite books –  Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. In a culture that seems to value “busyness” over productivity, this discussion illuminates the idea that you can do less while contributing more. Liz & Vince discuss ten important guidelines to steer ourselves into living an essentialism lifestyle, using both excerpts from McKeown’s book and real-world applications from their personal journeys. As the author’s website asks, “[h]ave you ever felt stretched too thin?” We all have, and this episode will provide bundles of strategies to increase your productive efficiency, and as Vince explains, to protect your energy.  What you can expect to learn about in today’s episode:The basics of essentialismHow to decipher between busy work and essential tasksWhat is ‘busy bragging’?How to avoid the people pleasing trap Buy Greg McKeown’s Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less on AmazonConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests! 

Irie Lemon Podcast - Ep. #45: Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste.comIn this week’s episode, Liz & Vince are joined by Gina Homolka, cookbook author and founder of Skinnytaste.com, where you’ll find healthy dishes that don’t sacrifice any of the flavor that can be found in their full-fat origins.  Gina’s creations must be both “skinny” and “tasty” because after all, this is the same food she cooks on a daily basis for friends and family, and they are some of her toughest critics!What you can expect to learn about in today’s episode:Gina’s humble beginnings as a part-time bloggerHow she grew Skinnytaste.com into a bona fide businessMeal prepping tips for the busy home cookGina’s tips for success in business and life Check out Skinnytaste.comPre-Order Gina’s Skinnytaste Meal Prep: Healthy Make-Ahead Meals and Freezer Recipes to Simplify Your Life on AmazonConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Harry & David, an American-based premium food and gift producer and retailer that has been helping loved ones stay connected across the miles since 1934. We’re joined by Micaela to discuss how Harry & David has successfully cultivated an online community through engagement, authenticity, and providing value. We also talk about fun and unique ways to stay connected with friends and family during a Pandemic.  In this episode you’ll learn:How to stay connected with loved ones during a PandemicWays to foster a highly engaged online communityAdapting and jumping into digital trendsWorking smarter, not harderThe importance of interaction and authenticity Connect with Harry & David on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. We’re joined by Bridget Wasser of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to share her Top 10 Tips for Grilling Beef! As a certified beef expert, Bridget has the inside scoop on what it takes to create restaurant-quality steaks, burgers and more at home.  In this episode you’ll learn:How to select the best cuts of beef for the grillThe best way to check the temperature of beef while cookingWhy it’s important to let beef rest How to properly season beefWays to enhance the flavor of beef through marinades  Who is Bridget?Bridget Wasser is Executive Director, Meat Science, Culinary & Supply Chain at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in Centennial, CO. She is responsible for the strategic direction, planning, development and implementation of the beef quality research program and technical, meat science activities intended to increase consumer demand for beef and beef products and to optimize beef’s quality and taste equity. Additionally, she leads strategic direction and implementation of the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. brand, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, to the beef supply chain audience, including leading business-to-business brand ambassadors that support the brand across various supply chain segments such as processors, manufacturers, distributors, retail and foodservice. And, she leads the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. culinary program facilitated through the NCBA's Culinary Center, which is funded by the Beef Checkoff. Bridget earned a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science with a focus on Meat Science from Texas A&M University and has been on staff at NCBA since November of 2005. Helpful Links: Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Grilling TipsMEATER Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer Irie Lemon Mastermind: Launching in September, now accepting applications, learn more here.  Connect with Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner. on Instagram Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter 

This week, in honor of the Irie Lemon Podcast’s 1 year anniversary, we put together a compilation of the best moments from our top ten most popular episodes to date. If you’re new to the podcast, this is a great introduction episode. To those of you who have been listening from day one, this will be a great refresher on all of the topics you might’ve forgotten.  If you haven’t listened to these top ten most popular episodes yet, this is a great way to get a quick overview. We highly recommend you go back and listen to all of these episodes if you haven’t yet! Episode Clips (in order):Ep. 16 - What Kate Finds Interesting About InstagramEp. 1 - Dreaming & Taking ActionEp. 7 - E is for Enneagram ft. Abby MacheskyEp. 15 - How to Set Goals, Cast a Vision & Build MomentumEp. 28 - 9 Habits to Start Today ft. Anthony Lazzaro (Part 1)Ep. 18 - What It Takes To Be A Leader ft. George AquinoEp. 17 - Why Leading With Love Creates Lasting ResultsEp. 19: A Conversation With Michigan House [Part 1]Ep. 20: A Conversation With Michigan House [Part 2]Ep. 21: Paralysis By Analysis ft. Zeke Fowle Special Events and Announcements:Irie Lemon Pop Up: Join Liz and Vince for the Irie Lemon Pop Up on Thursday, August 20th! Click here to pre-order.Irie Lemon Mastermind: Launching in September, now accepting applications, learn more here.  Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week, we return to our popular alphabet series to talk about Motivation.  Both Liz and Vince bring incredible tips to this conversation as a way to help identify things that motivate them, keep motivation alive, and correctly apply the correct parts of your life.  They also share some situations that can decrease motivation and how to avoid them.   In this podcast, you’ll learn:How to correctly define motivationYour ‘why’ needs to be incredibly strongWhy your energy needs to be protectedThe importance of having clarity on yourself  Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week, we’re joined by Scott and Christine Vogel, the husband and wife team behind Nothing Bundt Cakes Grand Rapids. As franchise owners, they both have learned countless lessons when it comes to adapting and overcoming challenges.  Scott and Christine's journey is an inspiring one. What started off rocky has now blossomed into a sweet success. Curious how they turned their business around? Tune in to today’s episode.  In this podcast, you’ll learn:The importance of putting your ego asideWhy sometimes the best option is to burn the play book“Laying on your own sword”Surrounding yourself with people who buy into your missionThe value of a work family  Connect with Scott & Christine of Nothing Bundt CakesConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

With more people cooking at home than ever before, Liz and Vince will be sharing more episodes in the months to come centered around food. To kick it off, this week they share 10 of the best tips for becoming more confident in the kitchen. Offering two entirely different culinary perspectives, Vince shares his wisdom as a Jamaican chef and restaurant owner and Liz as a nationally renowned food writer and recipe developer.  Outside of work, Liz and Vince cook for friends and family every single day. Whether Liz is trying to get dinner on the table for her family of four or Vince is creating a meal for his family on one of their rare days off, both have been cooking their entire lives and have learned a lot of simple yet impactful cooking tips along the way.  In this podcast, you’ll learn:How to use recipes as a ‘method’ not a strict rulebookWhy it’s important to try new ingredients in the kitchen“If you want to become a better cook, cook more”The 4 S’s: spicy, salty, sour, sweetWhy you should avoid restaurants with kids menusThat chicken isn’t meant to be boneless  Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week, Vince and Liz are joined by Emily of Get Happy PR. Starting her career as a news reporter, Emily took a leap of faith to launch a PR firm out of her home. Focused primarily within the service & hospitality industry, her business has had to drastically adjust during the recents months of the pandemic.  Emily joins us to share how her company has adapted and how they continue to do so.   In this podcast, you’ll learn:The focus shouldn’t just be on doing ‘more’Your personal values should be what you can controlLife happens in ‘seasons’ and nothing is foreverYou don’t need the affirmations of others to know you’re on the right track  Connect with Emily of Get Happy PR on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week, Liz interviews Vincent to dive deeper into his journey of becoming West Michigan’s youngest restaurant owner. Opening his first restaurant, Irie Kitchen, at the age of 19, Vince walks us through his experience, step-by-step. Trusting his intuition and learning as he goes, Vince gets candid about being his own boss, what it takes to be a strong leader and the biggest surprise he’s discovered about owning his own business. A story full of wins and losses, Vince hopes to inspire and motivate others by sharing his story.   In this podcast, you’ll learn:How to stay ‘deaf’ to other people's opinions and negativityWhy Vince is unafraid to face the inevitable challenges of owning a restaurant What inspired Vince to support his family  The importance of a strong brand  Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

In honor of The Lemon Bowl’s 10th anniversary, Liz sits down to share with us the 10 biggest lessons she’s learned over the last decade. What began as a recipe blog inspired to show others how she successfully lost 60+ lbs, The Lemon Bowl has gradually transformed from a hobby into a thriving business. Through the years, Liz has picked up countless lessons and life mantras that have been fundamental to her success. Applicable in both business and personal life, these lessons have proven to be invaluable.   In this podcast, you’ll learn:The importance of staying ‘in your own lane’Why you must relinquish control in order to grow your businessThe value of investing in offline relationships just as much as onlineWhy it’s important to choose temporary discomfort over long term resentment Benefits of being involved with your local community  Helpful Links:Liz’s Weight Loss Success StoryLiz’s first blog post: Roasted Beet and Wheat Berry Salad  Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week we sit down with Monique of Ambitious Kitchen, whose mission is to inspire you both in and out of the kitchen with healthy recipes, lifestyle, and wellness tips. In this episode, Monique shares why it’s vital to remain authentic and keep it real online, despite the haters. We also discuss practical strategies for leading a team virtually, the realities of managing multiple online businesses plus ideas for pivoting from a brick and mortar to an online business.  In this podcast, you’ll learn:Tips for working with your spouseMyths vs. realities of growing an online business Strategies for effectively communicating with a remote team The reason it’s important to remain authentic at all costs How to deal with negative comments and hate   Helpful Links:Managing your team online: Asana Connect with Monique of Ambitious Kitchen on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

In this special episode, Vince shares the story about the recent events at Irie Kitchen. For those who are unaware, Vince’s restaurant was vandalized after Black Out Tuesday. He shares how he responded to his business being destroyed and the overflowing amount of support he received from the community. Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

Joining us this week is Dyan Dolfi-Offutt, Founder and Owner of Soda Pop Public Relations.  Based in Los Angeles, Soda Pop PR is a boutique firm working with food & beverage brands, hospitality companies, and more.  Dyan speaks candidly with us to share first-hand insight on how she is navigating uncharted territories spurred by Covid-19 both within her business and at home.  Topics discussed in this episode:Tips for working from home with little kids during quarantineThe “quick and dirty” method of getting it done during a PandemicWhy times like these make your priorities very clear The benefit of being direct and open as a business woman  The importance of having a strong team or inner circle  Connect with Soda Pop PR on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral joins us to talk about how her floral business is adapting amidst covid-19. Specializing in floral arrangements for weddings and other large gatherings, Kalin quickly pivoted and expanded her offerings as most of her 2020 weddings have been postponed.In this episode, Kalin talks about her secrets to a successful pivot and shares the unique and exciting offerings Sweetwater floral has begun offering, including several she never would have been able to launch had she been in the middle of a busy wedding season.  As someone who thrives on failure and trying new things, Kalin gives a fresh perspective on how to continue moving your business forward during a pandemic, while not losing sight of your long term goals. Topics discussed in this episode:Why failure should be expected, but never as the end result Her dad’s rule of thumb when it comes to launching new business ideas How becoming comfortable with pivoting can change your businessSlowing down and enjoying the journey Connect with Kalin of Sweetwater Floral on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This is part two of our discussion with Ben VerWys, Founder & Senior Financial Advisor at Action Point Financial.  Be sure to listen to part one if you haven’t already!Pandemic or not, money is an incredibly complex and deeply personal subject. Managing and taking control of our personal finances can be incredibly daunting, especially when left to your own devices. During the quarantine, many of us have found ourselves in unexpected financial situations. In this episode, Ben shares practical ‘money hacks’, finance advice for both beginners and experts, and also explains the importance of knowing that your financial situation is unique to you. Topics discussed in this episode:Using ‘chaos’ to your advantageHow the pandemic may affect real estate decisionsHaving a ‘system’ for your finances Helpful Resources:How to check if an advisor is a broker: go to https://brokercheck.finra.org/ and type in their name.Acorns.com Connect with Ben at Action Point FinancialConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

This week we sat down with Ben VerWys, Founder & Senior Financial Advisor at Action Point Financial. Pandemic or not, money is an incredibly complex and deeply personal subject. Managing and taking control of our personal finances can be incredibly daunting, especially when left to your own devices. During the quarantine, many of us have found ourselves in unexpected financial situations. In this episode, Ben shares practical ‘money hacks’, finance advice for both beginners and experts, and also explains the importance of knowing that your financial situation is unique to you. Topics discussed in this episode:How to spot a good or bad financial advisorTips for being more efficient with moneyHow to build better financial habits Helpful Links:How to check if an advisor is a broker: Go to https://brokercheck.finra.org/ and search their name.Acorns.com Connect with Ben at Action Point FinancialConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!

In the second of this two-part series, Anthony gives his remaining secrets to success - in life and in business. He is a young professional who works in innovation and specializes in start-ups and business strategy, Anthony offers a depth of knowledge based on his experience working in a wide variety of industries including music, entertainment and healthcare. Be sure to start with last week's episode so you can get the full conversation! Topics discussed in this episode:Putting your back against the wall. The value of time, why it is such an important asset.How time blocking can help control chaos. Helpful resources mentioned in this episode: Stumbling on Happiness: Think You Know What Makes You Happy? Connect with Anthony on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests! 

In the first of this two-part series, we sit down with Anthony Lazzaro to discuss his 9 secrets to success - in life and in business. A young professional who works in innovation and specializes in start-ups and business strategy, Anthony offers a depth of knowledge based on his experience working in a wide variety of industries including music, entertainment and healthcare. One of Anthony’s mantras is “chapters over age.” This theory explains why Vince, who opened his restaurant at 19, now at 23 has more business experience and expertise than most 35 year olds. Chapters over age.   Other topics discussed in this episode:Myths of networking: why building relationships is more effective than sellingHow to manage chaos (processes and tools Anthony uses)Execution over perfection  Helpful resources mentioned in this episode: Stumbling on Happiness: Think You Know What Makes You Happy?Kolbe Index - Instinctive Strengths Assessment  Connect with Anthony on InstagramConnect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Vince of Irie Kitchen on Instagram or Twitter  If you have any topic ideas for the future, let us know on Instagram or the comment section on YouTube! Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and send it to your best friend. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, amazing conversations and incredible guests!