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The Entrepreneurial Journey can be hard and lonely at times. After spending 25 years running a successful marketing agency, Gina started a coworking space with her daughters, Taylor and Bailey. Now Taylor and Gina bring you tips, tools, and fun interviews

Gina Schreck and Taylor Stauffer


    • Apr 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 3 Ep. 14 • Where in the world is Gina Schreck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 41:43


    Season 3 Ep. 13 • Smashing The Diet Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 81:51


    Season 3 Ep. 12 • The Tooth Fairy Isn't Real! But AI is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 49:10


    Season 3 Ep. 10 • They're not called Cinnamon Crispas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 47:59


    Once again, the Schreck women gather at the podcast table and discuss current events, business news, and wellness tips... all while mixing in a bit of family therapy.  Pop in your headphones, turn up the volume, and get ready to learn about everything from Taco Bell to a wellness-focused study done by Gallup.     

    Season 3 Ep. 9 • Cereal that makes you sleep, and Pepsi flavored like a Peep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 51:49


    The three Schreck women sit down once again to taste test Peeps flavored Pepsi and use that sugary energy to give you their tips for a holistically healthy work-life.   SHOWNOTES:Forbes article  Sleep Cereal

    Season 3 Ep. 8 • Don't Quit Your Daydream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 49:58


    Gina, Taylor, and Bailey sit down to discuss the exciting events coming up, a big anniversary, and continuing dreams and plans about the expansion. And as always, they're here to give you business news, wellness and organization tips, and of course random facts to make you cooler at a party.

    Season 3 Ep. 7 • The Village is Expanding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 47:19


    Gina and Taylor question their sanity as they talk about their upcoming expansion and all that comes with it. The new wellness component brings with it some interesting new adventures and a lot of exciting new opportunities for all of you!  And as always, they talk about upcoming events and what's new in the world.  Tag along with this dynamic duo as they venture boldly towards their daydreams.  SHOWNOTES: Start more than you can finish book Busy: How to Thrive in a World of Too Much book Village Events Page Sign up for our newsletter!

    Season 3 Ep. 6 • Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Tessa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 84:41


    Season 3 Ep. 5 • AI News and Entrepreneurial Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 45:35


    Gina, Taylor, and Bailey chat about artifical intelligence and entreprenurial wellness.

    Season 3 Ep. 4 • The Best Prison Burritos in the Free World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 70:57


    Season 3 • Ep 3 • She Saw a Need, So She Created a Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 68:51


    In this week's episode, we talked LeAndra Bumpas about how she saw a need in the Department of Corrections and an idea was born. She gives us an eye-opening look into life on the inside, and how now that she has been released, she has a goal of making life easier for the incarcerated.  We are so inspired by the drive and passion of this incredible woman, and we know you will be too! 

    Season 3 • Ep. 2 • You, Me, We: The Importance of Friendship at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 69:19


    Season 3 • Ep. 1 • Different Name Same Wild Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 40:35


    We are back after the holiday break and we are shifting gears a bit. On our journey through the last three seasons, we have met so many incredible people and learned about what they're doing for our community. We've decided to rename the podcast, not because we are no longer a journey, but because each week we take you through our neighborhood here and introduce you to neighbors, share info to help you build your business, and chat about everything in between.  So hop on the trolly with us and get ready for a brand new show with the same wild women behind the scenes at The Village Workspace: Gina, Taylor, and Bailey. 

    Ep. 39 • Don't Hang Up On Cheryl!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 77:20


    Even though we hung up on her twice, she persisted. And now here we are almost three years later still friends.  Cheryl Burget joins us to give us her secret sales tips and why she kept calling...  SHOWNOTES:• Cheryl Burget • Befana Witch • Going Goblin Mode • Instagram copying BeReal • Angry Italian Girl Defending her miniskirt • Dyson air purifying headphones

    Ep. 38 • They Are Not Your Average Pool Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 68:30


    These love birds and business partners sat down with us as we "dove" into the history of their pool company. We're confident you'll love Gary and Dani as much as we do by the end of the episode. SHOWNOTES: • Metro Pools Colorado • Metro Pools Facebook  • Santa Claus (1898 film) • Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, turns 190! • Color Street Nails • All The Hacks Podcast • Squatty Potty • More Perfect Podcast

    Ep. 37 • Gina Knows Better Than Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 62:46


    Gina and Taylor take to the mic for some holiday trivia and facts that are sure to make you cooler at you next party. SHOWNOTES: • ephemeral tattoos • Pop-Tarts Drury Lane Challenge • Find your unclaimed property • All The Hacks Podcast • Thanks for Waiting book

    Ep. 36 • How These Members are Fighting Human Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 80:11


    Ep. 35 • The Crazy Good Chihuahua

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 74:14


    We finally got long time member, Heather Lutze, in the studio to tell us all about her new project and upcoming big stage debut!  But this week, we not only had a wonderful human guest... but her sweet four legged friend Gracie joined us in all her snaggle-toothed glory.    SHOWNOTES: • crazygoodlife.com • @crazygoodlifeproject • @findabilityuniversity • The Snipers We Couldn't See • Unreasonable Hospitality • 

    Ep. 34 • The Therapist Uber Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 83:12


    Need a ride to the airport? Maybe you're driving there right now as you listen to this episode! Jentrey will not only take you there with the best 5-star service, but she will also step in as your therapist should you need it.  She can salsa dance, she's a therapist, she nails halloween costumes, she is starting her own driving service, and she does it all while raising 5 kids and looking gooood. While Jentrey Rey may sound like a country music star, she's pretty everything but that.    SHOW NOTES: • Find her @jentreyrey on Facebook and Instagram

    Ep. 33 • If Music is Medicine, Call This Woman a Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 71:09


    Darcy Nelson sat down with us and took us down to music town. She talked to us about her "music is medicine" theory and took us along on her incredible journey from Tacoma, to Moab, to Denver.  Grab some headphones and hang out with us for this fun episode!    SHOWNOTES: Darcynelson.com  

    Ep. 32 • Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let it go

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 74:01


    We sat down with mindset guru Laura Muse to learn about how she helps business owners shift their perspectives through coaching and somatic breath work. She's brilliant and gorgeous and we felt refreshed just talking to her!    SHOWNOTES:

    Ep. 31 • First Things First, She's the Reelest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 74:57


    Ep. 30 • Knots and Dots and 7-11 Crocs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 64:41


    Ep. 29 • When the Cat's Away, the Mice will Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 48:14


    This week, the big cat Gina, is away and the two mice take full advantage of it. Taylor and Bailey take over the mic and walk us through the importance of Fall and the #sleepchicken trend. It's a rollercoaster of fun and banter. Enjoy.    SHOWNOTES: • #sleepchicken • Emily in Paris is coming! • Canva's new draw tool

    Ep. 28 • Be Nice To Your Mail Person!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 60:34


    Ep. 27 • The Resource You Never Knew Your Business Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 85:07


    We brought some friends from the Arapahoe County Library to give us the low down on all the ways the library can help your business.  And let's just say, we were BLOWN AWAY by all the things they told us! From a vending machine for books, to research done specifically for your business, they do it all!  Take out your notebook and pens and get ready to be schooled by the Arapahoe County Library.   SHOWNOTES: • • • • • • •

    Ep. 26 • Thunderbolts and lightning, very, very frightening!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 48:59


    This episode will have you playing Queen songs for the rest of the day, because we are joined by Emily Alvizu of Bohemian Scrapcity! She is an incredible woman on a mission to slow fashion down and up the quality. Her upcycled fashion brand takes items that others may be done with, and gives them new life. So after you listen to this episdoe, go get yourself a blankcoat! SHOWNOTES: Bohemian Scrapcity Site @BohemianScrapcity on Instagram Libby App You Are a Badass  

    Ep. 25 • Ask Us About Our Longest Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 57:40


    We were joined by Tara McCarthy of House Addicts, our longest member at The Village! She is one of the hardest working, most humble, and most inspiring people we know and we had THE best time talking with her.  She fills us in on our Girls with Grit initiative and tells us where we can find a cotton candy dress... so you're in for a treat!  SHOWNOTES: Army issued bra Choco taco lives on!  Finding Fred podcast Believe It book IT Cosmetics Plantain Croutons TED Interview Podcast

    Ep. 24 • Should We Trademark This Episode?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 68:24


    We have always been fascinated with all things trademark - what's the difference between a copyright and a trademark? When is it okay to use images without a license? (Hint: NEVER!)  So we invited two local attorneys to school us in all things trademark and copyright. If you own a business, might open one, or you work for one... you need to listen to their advice! It may save you several thousand dollars. SHOW NOTES: • United States Patent and Trademark Office • Coloradoiplaw.com or call 303 768 0123 for your free 30 minute consultation • Revisionist History Podcast • Man's Search for Meaning  • I Bar Ranch  • The 48 Laws of Power  • Profit First Book

    Ep. 23 • The Sauce That Even Tom Brady Approves Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 77:29


    Not only were we graced by the presence of ANOTHER Gina, but she brought her delicious marinara sauce with her! You may be thinking-  "A sauce? What's so special about a sauce?" Well, this is no ordinary sauce. If you're trying to avoid nightshade foods, or you have an allergy that stops you from enjoying pizza sauce, or you're just looking for something healthy and different... then you need this sauce!  We learned the incredible story behind NoMater sauce, and we're sure it's going to shake the sauce world. Marinara, beware!    SHOWNOTES: No-MaTer Sauce Company Duck Diapers Duck Shoes Chicken Goggles New Emojis Blown Away - glass blowing show Pink Sauce Brandon Sanderson Liquid Death Sparkling Water Jasper AI writing tool

    Ep. 22 • Guess Who's Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 75:08


    Guess who's back? Back again? Bailey's back... tell a friend...    We had so much fun with the smallest of the Schreck women that we had to invite her back! So settle in, turn down the volume (we're loud talkers), and get ready for some action-packed fun. 

    Ep. 21 - Sean Abbey Was Not Your Average 10 Year Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 59:46


    We were so excited to sit down with Sean Abbey of Vail Valley Asset Management and learn how his journey to creating his company started when he was very young... we're talking a 10 year old drawing flow charts of his stock broker career path.  We had so much fun learning about his story, asset management, and his use of the word skedaddle.    SHOW NOTES: In The Suite Podcast Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website FINRA Broker Check Ownership Works Capital Allocators Dear Sugars Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar 

    Ep. 20 • The Prodigal Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 56:57


    Our mother-daughter duo was joined by a father-son and it felt like all this Brady Bunch was missing was Alice.  Steven and Matthew Fisher joined us to talk about their upcoming book Light Shines Through the Broken Pieces - a story of a father and son's journey to healing through substance abuse, depression, anger and family conflict. We are so grateful they shared their story with us and we know you will enjoy them too!   Talked about on the show...  Light Shines Through the Broken Pieces Fisher Transformation Center Point Facebook Page Teens using a rotary phone Joey Chestnut Tackle Honey Boy Movie Autobiography of a Yogi Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet A Natural History of the Future

    Ep. 19 • Is Three Schreck Women Too Many?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 67:58


    We are joined live in the studio by the smallest and youngest Schreck woman... Bailey. Even though she left the coworking world for the tech one, we still love her and we even decided to let her have a microphone today.  So pop in some headphones while you're doing the dishes and let this fast talking trio whisk you away for an hour.      Links talked about in the show: •Cloud Smoothie • An Immense World • The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink • Dermae skin care products • Zevia Sodas • Marcel the Shell  • Marcel the Shell Two • Marcel the Shell Movie Trailer  

    Ep. 18 • Cathy Takes us Behind the Prison Walls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 73:33


    Long time friend Cathy Romero came to the studio to tell us about her journey to become a chaplain at the Denver Women's Correctional Facility. She has the kindest soul and is doing incredible work with these women and we had the best time hearing about her adventures behind bars.    Show notes: • Cautionary Tales • No Such Thing As Fish • Invisible Life of Addie LaRue • Me Talk Pretty One Day • Carmex

    Ep. 17 • The Woman Who Knows Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 65:33


    If you don't know Leah Ryan, then where have you been?! She's the woman with ALL the connections! She does so many things, we could barely cover them all in just one episode. She's a Licensed Senior Contract Loan Processor, the President & Co-Founder at Be The Good Ones, Owner/Influencer/Blogger/Event Director at Denver Housewives, Co-owner/Founder at BASH Social Hour, and MORE! She is generous, brilliant, and hilarious. So buckle up for this one, and be sure to check the show notes for all of Leah's resources and organizations!    You can contact Leah at leah@denverhousewives.com    Talked about the show: • It's Coffee  • Ologies Podcast Our cute little bot fly friend!  

    Ep. 16 • Ninja Bullet Blenders and Boobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 59:52


    We had the pleasure of sitting down in the studio with Jessica Sidener, the creator of Night out With The Girls - an organization focused on breast cancer education and awareness.  After an early diagnosis and battle with breast cancer, she dedicated her life to making breast cancer prevention less taboo. She helps women learn about early detection and make connections to show us all we're never alone!  Night Out With The Girls The Breast Education Watermelon Catapult Plays Well With Others by Eric Barker

    Ep. 15 • The Honorable Mayor Piko is in the house

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 52:07


    We were honored to have Mayor Piko from the City of Centennial in the studio sharing her journey from IT pro to Mayor and President of the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation.     We loved hearing her passion for service and for making Centennial a great place to live and work! We also are trying to come up with a new marketing slogan for the City so people stop mistaking it for Englewood. After listening, let us know your ideas.    If you'd like to be involved and volunteer for the Arts and Cultural Foundation check out the website HERE and contact Mayor Piko through that contact page • • • Edible Burrito Tape  Apple updates that are coming in the new iOS 16  BeReal App Poparazzi App   

    Ep. 14 • Working Alone Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 63:23


    This week we sat down with Craig Baute - Owner/Founder of Creative Density, a co-working space with several locations across the Mile High City. Craig shares the good, bad and the ugly he faced while starting up his first co-working space and the changes he made along the way to get Creative Density to where it is today! Craig is also one of the Co-Founders of Denver Coworks, an alliance of coworking spaces that work to make the local communities stronger while building awareness of the exciting coworking movement. Check them out below! Creative Density Denver Coworks

    Ep. 13 • Let Go. Heal. Transform

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 31:34


    We had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our original neighbors here at The Village, Christine Harris, Psychotherapist. We shared a lot of laughs, talked about taking sabbaticals and the journey Christine took to become a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist and Experienced Somatic Psychotherapist and Counselor.

    Ep. 12 • You are getting very sleepy...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 75:02


    This week, we have Bryan Mandrell,  Hypnotist and Master NLP practitioner joining us. We're talking with Bryan about his journey of becoming a hypnotist, his hypnosis center here in Denver and why he did it all. And... best of all Bryan does a hypnosis during the episode, so cool!! Hypnosis Center Denver, DO The Stop Smoking Formula

    Ep. 11 • You are remarkable... and so is she!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 44:06


    This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Shivar, owner and founder of Gallantry Coaching and Consulting. She shared her journey from  working in the corporate world to starting her own coaching business. Stephanie also teaches a workshop; I am remarkable the goal here is to empower women and other underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. Are you an executive or team looking to reach your highest potential? Be sure to check out Gallantry Coaching and Counsulting.  Gallantry Coaching and Consulting I am Remarkable  

    Ep. 9 • Don't Mess With This Mama Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 63:09


    In this episode we talked with Tasha Beckman, Team Lead of the Mama Bear Team with EXIT Realty DTC. Tasha shares the journey she took to achieve the successful real estate career she has today. We also learned there is a difference between and being a real estate agent and a Realtor® - who knew? :) 

    Ep. 8 • Empowering Human Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 42:28


    This week, we are joined by Laurie Lazar with the Realness Project, a non profit organization that is transforming the culture of incarceration by empowering human connection. The amazing folks at the Realness Project radically transform the lives of incarcerated people by developing their capacity to create authentic relationships with themselves and others. Join us in supporting the Realness Prjoect by visiting their website, and buying tickets to the upcoming Building Connection Behind Bars, fundraising event hosted at the Village Workspace! (Link below)  https://www.realnessproject.org/

    Ep. 7 • Goooooaaalllll!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 38:22


    We brought one of the original Villagers into the studio to teach us her gen Z slang tricks and to drop some girl boss wisdom. Abbey Harrison from Assist for the Win shares her journey into the digital marketing world and all the twists, turns, and laughs that came with it.   Assist For The Win Website AFTW Instagram

    Ep. 6 • The Woman You Will All Know Someday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 39:59


    In this week's episdoe, we sit down with an incredible young woman who is taking the world by storm. She's started businesses, shattered ceilings, and she's looked incredible doing it!  Jalien Herrera sits down with us to tell us how she manages to do it all.    OnlyTax FB Page Jalien's FB

    Ep. 5 • Healthy Mamas, Thriving Babies, and Therapy Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 61:59


    We had the honor of sitting down with Nikki Brooker, The founder of YANA M2M, an organization that's helping change motherhood one mom at a time.    Not only did we laugh hard and learn new things, but we dove deep into the world of postpartum care and all the ways Nikki is aiming to change this system.    Join us in supporting YANA by visiting their website, and buying tickets to the upcoming casino night! (Link below)    Website   Casino Night!

    Ep. 4 • Laugh and Learn with Karyn Ruth White

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 48:48


    We invited one of our most beloved neighbors into the studio this week to talk about success, failure, laughter, and divine downloads.  We talk about the latest in marketing news, our favorite books, and some old sland we want to bring back. Sit back... relax... and enjoy the show.

    Ep. 3 • Inner Calm • Outer Strength • Happy Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 38:30


    We are joined by the incredibly smart, incredibly sweet, and incredibly calm duo - Michele and Todd. This week we invent new words, talk about a pillow obsession, and dive into the practice of meditation.   Adventures in Meditation Site Facebook Page   All the info about our Wellness Expo coming up this Friday, March 25th is below!   This Wellness Expo will have practitioners from every category of wellness, from financial wellness to mental health. At this expo, you can participate in live demos, get free swag, shop healing products, and discover new approaches to wellness. Want to sample a Barre class? Want to talk with a chiropractor? Always wanted to know more about reiki? Come learn about new ways to take care of your body, mind, and spirit! It's completely FREE so bring your friends, meet new people, and learn something new. GET YOUR TICKET HERE.  

    Ep. 2 • Let Them Eat Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 35:18


    This week, we have a very sweet guest from our community joining us. We're talking with our local Parker, Colorado baker Danielle Hundt, from Sugar and Spice Bakery, about how she began her baking journey and the struggles she faces in her industry. And the whole time she talked with us... while she was baking a cake! And of course we're giving the latest in marketing news, some Gen Z slang, and a few of our favorite things. ____________________________________ Ways to connect with Danielle Sugar And Spice Website 

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