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This episode features our conversation with Amira Chappelle Brooks of Chappelle Candle Co. Starting a business is never easy, but starting one during a global pandemic is on a whole other level. Amira shares how she followed her intuition to take candle making from hobby to business and what it's been like to go from web-based to brick and morter.  We loved getting to learn more about the production of candles and Amira's creative process too.  Be sure to check out Amira's beautiful candles and candle vessels on the Chappelle Candle Co.'s website, on Instagram or at the shop located at 25 E Patrick St Lower Level, Frederick, MD.  Thank you to Listen Frederick for their support of this podcast. 

This episode was a long time coming! Sando & Sarah finally had the pleasure of connecting with Megan and Amy, the owners of Urbana's beloved new-style deli, Pump & Rye. Amy & Megan dish on the experiences that inspired them to open Pump & Rye, what it has been like building a business during the Pandemic, creativity, supportive work environments, favorite local flavors and more!  As always thank you to Listen Frederick for including us as part of your podcast community. Check out their collection of local podcasts at ListenFrederick.com.  Pump & Rye's website Instagram Facebook Favorite Restaurants: Grace of India Lee's Sushi (located inside H Mart) Pho an Loi on Rosemont Bakehouse MD

Sando & Sarah are bringing back a classic this week with a round-up of their current sweets and sours. From current events to new couches and pregnancy to LED face masks, they're covering all the things making waves in their lives right now. Pull up a seat and hang out with them during this candid catch-up.  The new couch The sneakers Sarah liked enough to buy a second pair Notion Good For U? podcast Beautycounter Cleansing Balm Tula skincare products Daily Harvest Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Boom Boom Skin spray Petal Bouche Red Lipstick LUMM LED Facemask  Sando's fave maternity overalls

For this episode, Sarah & Sando got together and recorded a little wrap up and look ahead. They chat about what they're most proud of about 2021, what they're looking forward to in this next year and while reading their astrological predictions for 2022 (they're both fans of the Chani app,) realize they're both Virgo risings and it answers SO MANY QUESTIONS!  Thanks for listening friends! 

In this episode, Sarah and Sando chat all about creativity! How they cultivate it, what helps them get into a creative mindset, the joy-creativity connection, and more. Then they demonstrate what they mean because the conversation takes a distinct turn for the culinary. This episode was a bit delayed in being released and they do share a few fave Thanksgiving recipes, but these dishes are good for any and all cold-season celebrations.  Sando's stuffing recipe Sando's cranberry relish recipe Sarah's turkey recipe Notion Big Magic  

In this episode, the mustache gals are back with their focus on the home and this time talking about all things organizing! They are joined by professional organizer, Jackie Pittman who recently launched a new business called Chez Nous Organizing. This new venture offers all-inclusive professional organizing services, by the hour or by the project. Jackie tells us all about how - like many - the pandemic shifted her focus and in turn made her pivot her work in order to accommodate the work-life balance she was seeking. She is a full-time mom with 3 kiddos at home and knows all too well the juggling act it takes to keep everyone's "things" together. This conversation is inspiring and helpful, Jackie keeps it real when it comes to establishing order in the home and offers up tips to get you started. Join us for an enlightening and light-hearted chat about something we're all seeking -- a little calm amongst the clutter and chaos. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Full show notes on TheMustacheMesa.com

In this episode, Sarah and Sando chat about all things home, this month's theme. With the shift of autumn upon us, the feelings of prepping the home for fall/winter and resetting after summer are real. The ladies chat about their own seasonal routines, why setting specific intentions for your home can feel so good, and some fun cozy-ing up tips. Be sure to tune in, because they also share a few fun announcements they've been holding onto all summer! Thank you to Listen Frederick for their support of this podcast. 

In this episode, Sarah and Sando sit down with Hood College President Dr. Andrea Chapdelaine to discuss August's theme of Education. We talk about being a first-generation college student, navigating COVID and racial justice issues, and whether or not the rhetoric surrounding higher education is valid. Dr. Chapdelaine shares what keeps her going even on the most stressful days and some great advice for making those incredibly tough decisions. Whether you're a current college student, parent of a student, or life-long learner this conversation is full of inspiration, relevance, and wisdom when it comes to the pursuit of happiness. Follow the Mustache Mesa on Instagram  Folle The Mustache Mesa on Facebook For full show notes - http://themustachemesa.com/epsiodes/life-long-lessons-with-hood-college-president-dr-andrea-chapdelaine  

We're very excited to share this episode with you, our first as part of the Listen Frederick community! Sarah & Sando sit down with Tanya Rockovich & Emily Pastrana, the energetic and passionate founders of the Next Gen Birth Plan. They went from hyping each other up on Instagram to founding a new community for birthing people that's positive, accessible, and very empowering. We talk a lot about confidence in this episode, and while Tanya & Emily have a specific interest in helping those who are pregnant or postpartum feel more confident, we talk a lot about feeling confident and empowered in all aspects of our medical care, well-being, and beyond. They also share some of the challenges they've faced while building this new business venture. We're confident your cup will feel full after listening, Sarah & Sando's sure did.  Find Full Show Notes Here Find the Mustache Mesa on Instagram

Sarah & Sando are happy to be back in front of their microphones and getting back into in-person workouts. In this episode, they chat about how taking their workouts back out into the world is helping them exercise their social muscles too.  Follow The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Follow The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Leave a review for us here *Episode photo by Annemarie Grudën on Unsplash

In this episode, Sando & Sarah are joined by five of the Co-Founders of The Frederick March for Justice and dive into the topic of community. This group is working to collectively make an impact. They share what community means to them, what creating The Frederick March for Justice meant to them as part of the Frederick community, and why admitting racism exists isn't enough. We discuss what they have learned about conflict, the difference between reacting vs. responding, and what it means to really embrace the uncomfortable-ness of it all. There also might be a small debate about Chipotle because as they pointed out you can be taken seriously and have fun. Yes and! This is definitely one of those conversations that's worth multiple listens. We hope you'll tune in and listen with the same love and support that this group has shown our beloved community. Learn more about and follow The Frederick March for Justice on Facebook. Find The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Sign up to get regular updates about The Mustache Mesa here. 

This week, Sarah and Sando chat with Melissa Lawrence, a Certified Career and Life Coach who specializes in helping people in the Pharma and Biotech fields. She helps her clients find happiness in the job they have, navigate their next career move and more! Melissa shares about how her own career led her to help others, signs you might need a career coach and feeling good in your career can influence so many other areas of your life. If you've been thinking about making some professional moves, this interview might help you take those first steps.  Full show notes The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

Sarah puts Sando in the hot seat this time around as we kick off our Year of Well with episodes about the career area of life! Sando shares about how she became an educator, how being open to other opportunities actually helped her find her current career path in education, how she's come back from the brink of burnout, and what she does now to prevent burnout from creeping back in. Sando is a great example of how manifestation actually works. She knows how to put the thought out there and then follow up with the work that shows the universe you're ready for what it has in store for you.  Read Burnout with us this month Sign up for our newsletter The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

This week, Sando puts Sarah in the hot seat and digs into Sarah's journey to become a health coach. They discuss their shared experiences of body image issues and growing up dancing, how far they've come from trying the South Beach diet in high school and how getting in touch with their periods has improved their overall health. They chat about how important it is to create a complete health team and normalize having multiple people/services supporting your health. (Spolier alert, the health coach is often the missing piece of that puzzle.) Sarah discusses what it's like to work with a health coach and why you should consider investing in your health. Sando also pulls out some fun quick-fire questions including Sarah's celebrity crush, how she met her husband and the celebrity closet she'd most like to peruse. Find the full show notes here.  Find The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook. 

In this episode, Sando and Sarah had the pleasure of chatting with and getting to know Shana Knight, the founder of SOUL Street. ICYDK, SOUL Street is a collective of Black business owners and community members who have come together to empower the Black community through events, outreach, advocacy and education.  Inspired by a post she saw on Facebook and pushed by the events of 2020, Shana set out to create SOUL Street to help bring attention to and help support the creative and entreprenurial members of Frederick's Black community. She was met with immediate support and together with the SOUL Street team has hosted two successful markets, is about to host a virtual black friday event and has big plans for 2021.  Shana is down-to-earth, passionate and really in-tune with what fills her cup. In addition to sharing about SOUL Street, Shana talks about her love of vision boards and we get her to talk about the vision board ritual she uses for the New Year.  We get a little raw about our unique experiences of 2020, Shana discovers hygge while we're chatting and Sarah predicts the next winter food trend.  Snuggle up with something to sip on or plug in those headphones and head out on a walk, however you choose to enjoy this conversation, we know you'll enjoy it.  RSVP for the SOUL Street Virtual Black Friday event here.  Find the full show notes here.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

This week we're sitting down with our friend and licensed massage therapist, Calley Murphy. If you're inspired to book yourself a massage after this, we're not sorry. We talk about the myriad benefits of massage, including stress and anxiety-relief which is on a lot of our minds right now. Calley also shares what it felt like to realize she didn't have a "why" at one point and how that helped her create her own path.  Find the full show notes here. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

In this episode Sando and Sarah share a delightful conversation with Taryn Sisco, the creator of BarreLIIT and TheUrbanMaven Etsy shop. Taryn is a shining example that it is OK to evolve. She'll inspire you with her "see a need, fill a need" motto and she talks about the path that led her to develop her own Barre brand and create accessories to help people exercise their voice. (It includes her own personal love boat story and the time she worked with MARTHA STEWART!) Taryn's story will also remind you that it's possible to be both fierce and feminine and find success. We say a big cheers to that! Find the full show notes here.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. The Mustache Mesa on Facebook.   

In this episode, Sarah and Sando enjoy a lovely conversation with Alecks Moss, founder of Little Wild Herbs. She shares her journey to becoming an herbalist and then an Intuitive Tea Blender. She discusses how the pandemic actually helped her launch her business, what it's been like entering entrepreneurship as a Highly Sensitive Person and gives some excellent tips for turning tea into a mindful daily ritual.  Find the full show notes here. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. The Mustache Mesa on Facebook.

In this week's episode we essentially get our minds blown. We got the chance to chat with Michele Forbes, the founder of Michele's Sea Moss. Yes, you read that right, sea moss. It's apparently an incredibly nutritious sea vegetable and Michele has been making it delectable and encouraging people to add it to their wellness routines since 2019. In our conversation, Michele shares how her own journey to health led her to discover sea moss and how she's utilizing community to build her business. We also loved hearing about her future business goals and all of the ways we could be including sea moss in our diets. (Coconut shrimp and hibiscus face masks are both mentioned, just saying.)  Find Michele's Sea Moss on Facebook Learn more about SOUL Street  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

In this episode we're talking with Skyler Carpenter. The woman behind Toy Blossom Co., a growing CBD-infused product brand based in Ocean Beach, California. A scientist by training, we loved hearing about Skyler's journey to CBD. Seriously though, cheers to women in science! We ask Skyler about her entrepreneurial journey so far and what it's been like to build a business during 2020. Skyler also shares what might be our new favorite party idea (even if it might still a bit until we can try it out) and of course we talk about food. Find the full show notes here. Follow The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Follow The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

We are very excited to be sharing our conversation with Shelley Pentony. Shelley discovered her passion for yoga over 20 years ago. After spending 17 years providing direct services to trauma survivors, she recognized a need to incorporate more body-based modalities into the healing work she was providing to her clients. With an existing awareness of the profound healing benefits of yoga and the belief that everything we need to heal is already within us, she shifted her work's focus to be offering Trauma Informed Yoga to survivors of trauma. Since then, Shelley has created and led trauma informed yoga and mindfulness programs across the state of Maryland.  Listening to this episode is total self care. We discuss what it means to be trauma informed, how important it is to remember to rest after taking action, the benefits of meditation and so much more.  For full show notes click here Find The Mustache Mesa on Instragram Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook  

In this episode Sarah and Sando interview Becky Jane Onderdonk of Becky Jane Sews. Becky Jane is a fashion designer and seamstress who specializes in handmade one off pieces using vintage and remnant fabric. A true creative, she has allowed herself to evolve over time and let her passion lead her to where she is today. We talk about loving your wardrobe and being being as mindful as possible when shopping for new clothing. Becky Jane also shares a bit at how motherhood has shifted her work too. Oh and pointy boob dresses definitely come up at some point.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Full Show Notes (including The Wacky Cake Recipe)

This week we are very pleased to share our conversation with Sally and Rebekah Ontiveros, sisters and co-owners of The Hive Bakeshop in Brunswick, MD. We talk about their love of Iron Chef growing up and how they started The Hive. (Hint, it wasn't in either sister's original life plan.) We loved hearing about the community support they have received since opening in 2018 and their unique childhood growing up in Alaska. Also we're real pumped to try one of their cake cups soon. We were super inspired by these self-taught pastry-powered entrepreneurs and we think you will be too. See the full show notes here. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. The Mustache Mesa on Facebook.  

We felt it was time for a quality quarantine catch up with you all. In this episode Sarah and Sando chat about life lately, share about our current favorite things, Sarah learns about the time Sando got buffed, we talk about our common love of things in gummy form and we discuss some of the positives and negatives that have come out of this experience. We know that not everyone is experiencing this storm the same way but we hope that when you listen we will add a little lightness to your day. For all the links and full show notes - head to www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2020/5/20/a-quality-quarantine-catch-up-with-sando-amp-sarah Find The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook 

In this episode Sarah & Sando get to chat with Frederick-area Real Estate Agent Lauren Olson. She gives some updates about the current state of the housing market and we talk a lot about her experience with coaching and how it's helped her career. We talk about entrepreneurship, motherhood and what it's like trying to do both in 2020.  Full Show Notes The Mustache Mesa on Facebook The Mustache Mesa on Instagram

This episode is a treat best enjoyed with a glass/mug of something special or on a nice long walk. This week Eliza Robinson returns to share some self care tips to help us all through these “days of the quar.” We definitely ask her what to do if we're feeling the call to cut our own bangs. We also laugh a lot, talk about home projects and try to convince Eliza to get on Tik Tok. The whole conversation was like a virtual hug for our souls. Find full show notes on TheMustacheMesa.com The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

In this episode Sarah and Sando connect with Cynthia Baush, an artist, educator and Enneagram specialist. We were so excited to learn more about this topic. The Enneagram is a powerful tool for relating to the self, others and the world. Depending on our individual worldviews, we are each represented by one of the 9 types and each Enneagram type has a different pattern of thinking, feeling and acting. Some of the things we love about the Enneagram is that it is ultimately up to you to choose your type and then there are so many other facets to delve into. Cynthia helps us understand a lot more about all the things in this episode and shared a lot more resources after the fact that we think you'll be interested to explore. Do you know your number? Find the full show notes here - www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2020/4/14/you-get-to-choose-learning-about-the-enneagram-with-cynthia-baush The Mustache Mesa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa/ The Mustache Mesa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa/

In this episode, Sarah and Sando had the pleasure of chatting with Karen Draper, a red-headed & red lipstick wearing writer who recently published her first book, “The Place of Us.” When you interview a writer (and a really good one at that) it's hard not to use their own writing skills in the interview description. So without further ado Karen writes, “This book is a love song to my husband and children. It is a declaration of rights for children with disabilities and the parents who love and care for them. A testament to the power of one and the collective voice of many. An acknowledgement of a wondrously diverse community we were blessed to know. A consideration of humankind. And from a mother's perspective — a grief anthem.” Join us for this heartfelt, authentic, and timely chat about love and loss. Karen's strength and courage is awe inspiring and her words have the ability to give one pause and comfort simultaneously. Even though we had to do this interview virtually, we both felt like we got a warm hug after we ended the chat. May the words and storytelling bring you comfort when hugs can't. Stay well friends ❤️ Find the full show notes here.  Find The Mustache Mesa on Instagram here. Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook here. 

In this episode Sarah and Sando practice the new norm of social distancing and discuss all the feels surrounding the beast that is Covid-19. Sometimes it's just nice to hear a familiar voice or see a friendly face, remember we can still totally do that — it's 2020 people let's use our social media means for good! Tune in to hear our thoughts, how we're dealing with anxiety, and what we've been doing to entertain ourselves in the meantime. We also share our idea of a new segment we're calling “the best thing I've eaten recently.” Big hugs and lots of love to the tribe ❤️ Full Show Notes - www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2020/3/18/sharing-while-social-distancing-w-sarah-amp-sando The Mustache Mesa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa The Mustache Mesa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa

“Decorating is a completely personal expression (much like fashion). If I am lucky enough to have a flourishing career based on my taste and skill, I would advise my clients as I do myself; rules are to be understood, then judiciously broken.” - Alexandra Meyn  Devynn Grubby of Lark Interiors is a Frederick gal oozing with charm, talents, and style. She joined us recently at the table to share her story and evolution of her latest venture into interior design. We chatted about seizing opportunity, mentorship, and talent-spotting with a heavy emphasis on #communityovercompetition. While Lark Interiors is in its infancy, Devynn has had a knack for “putting things together” since she can remember. Whether it's an outfit, a delicious meal, or a room; Devynn feels the same rules apply — forget the rules! Tune in to hear our chat and check out Lark on Instagram, Facebook, and via interwebs aka her website. Oh and leave us a review! We kinda love that sh*t! Lark Interiors Website Lark Interiors on Instagram

We're talking our words of the year, how Sarah likes to say "Word" in text messages and more in this one. It's a new year, a new decade and we've got some catching up to do! We are so excited to be back recording and can't wait to see what 2020 brings for The Mustache Mesa community.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Full show notes - https://www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2020/1/22/its-2020-word

This is an impactful interview about following your passions, listening to your inner guidance and feeling confident in your decisions. These women totally live by The Mustache Mesa credo “Fuel your body, feed your soul” and we loved getting to know them and learn about their business, Lifecycle Fitness Studio.  Alyssa and Emily share about their transitions from full time jobs to entrepreneurship, how they feel about motherhood while building a brand new business and the importance of movement in their lives.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Full Show Notes over on TheMustacheMesa.com

In this episode Sando and Sarah sit down and get to know Sex Educator Mary Adelle over cans of adaptogenic boosted hard kombucha. (It was delicious and we felt strongly about sharing it with you.) Mary is a trauma-informed educator dedicated to social justice and confronting and unlearning white supremacy. She is dedicated to sex-positive, inclusive and comprehensive sex ed info. Mary wants you to be informed, excited, comforted and challenged all in the name of your sexuality. We talk about the joy of school “sex ed”, she shares about her experience with vaginismus, she encourages us to masterbate and provides so many excellent resources. She also roller skates which is unbelievably rad. We totally consider ourselves “Scarlets” now. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa/  The Mustache Mesa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa/  See the complete show notes at https://www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2019/12/4/mary-adelle   

We talk about food a lot in this one. We are delighted to share our conversation with Chef Christine Van Bloem of The Kitchen Studio Cooking School. (Which she opened almost 15 years ago!!) This is one of our longest and possibly most favorite chats to date. We riff on entrepreneurship, empowerment, health and when we say we talk about food we mean we get REAL about food. We might talk about being on the corner at some point. And she teaches us about “cookbook season.” Actually Christine keeps it real about everything. And don't ever tell her she can't do something.  Find the full show notes here - www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2019/11/20/we-could-talk-about-food-forever-with-chef-chris-van-bloon-from-the-kitchen-studio-cooking-school The Mustache Mesa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa/  The Mustache Mesa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa/

This week we're sharing our incredible conversation with Jo Elizabeth Butler. Jo spent more than two decades serving as an international lawyer for the UN (she helped negotiate the first agreement on global warming for crying out loud!) Now through her work with the Ethiopian Children's Appeal, Jo works to provide children with access to better classrooms, library resources and clean water.   She cooks, she creates, she leads and she gives. She also loves Frederick as much as we do. She is an incredibly interesting and passion-fueled woman. We basically want to be just like her when we grow up.  Ethiopian Children's Appeal The Purple Hat Taste Frederick's Booze & Bites Tour The Mustache Mesa on Instagram | Facebook

Get ready for a few good doses of entrepreneurial inspiration and wanderlust. In this episode we're chatting with Molly and Olivia, the founders of Livalit Travel. These sisters plan branded and incentive travel for companies and strive to build community through travel. We loved hearing their startup story, learning how they balance co-owning a business as sisters, and can't wait to see more about the chocolate-themed trip they mention. We also chat about our shared love of bicycle tours. These ladies seriously love travel and have us ready to plan our next adventure … Mustache Mesa trip in 2020? What do you guys think?  Find the full show notes here - https://www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2019/10/23/livalit-travel The Mustache Mesa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa/ The Mustache Mesa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa/

Man it feels good to be back behind the microphone! On this week's episode we sat down with Dr. Ashley Russell, the owner and Naturopathic Doctor at Frederick Natural Health Center. Dr. Russell's mission is to help savvy women balance their hormones naturally so they can have more energy, less stress and feel confident! Yes to all of those things!  She shares a ton of wonderful information in this chat. A few highlights include how to start if you're looking to minimize sugar in your diet, supplements to help your immune system during the upcoming cold months and we get into ways to combat all of the "wellness" noise that's constantly thrown at us through marketing.  Let us know what you think over on Instagram or leave a review. We've got a lot of great episodes coming up, but we always want to know if there's a guest you'd like to hear from or a topic we should cover.  Find the full show notes here - www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2019/10/9/full-spectrum-well-care-for-women-with-dr-ashley-russell The Mustache Mesa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa The Mustache Mesa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa/

We're back! School is back in session, Fall is officially here and we're kicking off season 4 of The Mustache Mesa Podcast with a classic Sarah & Sando "Sweet & Sour" episode. If you're new around here, these episodes are where the Mustache Mesa gals like to share all the things that are currently making their life a little sweeter as well as anything that's been putting a sour, "pucker-like" twist on things. We like to keep it real.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themustachemesa/ The Mustache Mesa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themustachemesa/ The Mustache Mesa Shownotes: https://www.themustachemesa.com/episodes/2019/9/24/its-fall-catching-up-with-some-sweet-amp-sours

We hope you'll pour yourself a glass of something and cheers with us through this episode! We're celebrating two years, 50 episodes and over 8,500 downloads of The Mustache Mesa podcast! We really had no idea what starting this would mean, at the time we really just knew it was something we had to do. Thank you for being a part of our journey and this continuously expanding community. And a very special thank you to our guest interviewer, Julie Gaver. Julie was our second guest back when we started and we were delighted when she agreed to come back and help us celebrate with a special episode where she got to ask us the questions. Get ready for honesty, laughter, a few tears and a toast or two. Julie asks us some great questions and we hope you can take something from our answers. Always remember, you can absolutely sit with us.  Don't be a stranger, feel free to drop us a note at themustachemesa@gmail.com or on Instagram @themustachemesa. We love hearing from you and would really like to know if there's something you'd like to hear or see from us. We're working on plans for the rest of 2019 and beyond and your feedback means a lot to us. Speaking of feedback, if you haven't taken a second to leave a review on iTunes, please do. Those reviews help the podcast get heard by more people which ultimately helps us continue to grow the podcast. It's a win for all of us!

Kayla Dene Slusher is a content creator, branding & blogging coach, nonprofit founder and all around inspiration. She is encouraging the world to live life to its fullest through loving ourselves and living our passion. That is a message we can 1000% get behind. We love her positivity, her honesty, her genuine desire to connect and her drive. This woman is going places and we're really glad we'll be able to witness her journey.  Kayla on Instagram Kayla on Facebook KaylaDeneBlogs.co Big Magic Trello Our 2 Year Anniversary Party on July 17 Our Instagram giveaway for tickets to the Tenth Ward Cocktail Lab Grand Opening on July 13

Have you had your nature fix lately? Charissa Hipp wants to make sure your answer is yes. Throughout her career Charissa has written and promoted many outdoor attractions. From the National Park Service to the tourism offices of both Washington and Frederick Counties and still as a consultant writer/marketer, she's been researching, writing and promoting many aspects of the great outdoors for years. In this episode, we chat with Charissa about how her past experience led her to hiking, what it was like working for the National Park Service and how important time in nature is. She also shares some great tips for anyone interested in starting to hike and a bit about her newest venture, The Nature Prescription. Maybe listen to this one while getting a little fresh air?   The Nature Prescription Girls Who Hike - Maryland Facebook Page Charissa on Instagram Charissa's writing The Three Day Effect The Nature Fix National Park Service   We hope to see you on Wed, July 17 from 7-8:30 pm at Tenth Ward Distilling Company! We'll be celebrating 2 years and 50 episodes of The Mustache Mesa with a delicious cocktail or two from Tenth Ward's new Cocktail Lab. Stop by anytime that evening, we'll be ready to cheers and give you a big hug!

Mandy was one of those people we were a little nervous to reach out to about joining us on the podcast. But we are sooooo glad we got over those nerves! We are delighted to share our conversation with Mandy Gleason, the founder of Replica Surfaces. Replica Surfaces are beautiful, lightweight, easily cleaned and very realistic surfaces that will help improve anyone's food or product photography game. Mandy was an immediate sister-friend and we were seriously impressed with her entrepreneurial drive. Not to mention how quickly she turned the idea of Replica into reality and the fact that Lauren Conrad is using her products now! Mandy also shares some pro tips on making homemade pasta. This episode will leave you feeling inspired all around.  Replica Surfaces Replica Surfaces on Instagram Replica Surfaces VIP Facebook community Clarity Amazon Lightbox options for photography DIY Lightbox for photography ___________________________________________ Thrive Market Link - save 25% on your first order & get a free 30-day membership.  SAVE THE DATE FOR WED, JULY 17 - we're going to be celebrating 2 years of podcasting, 50 episodes and with a little luck, 10,000 downloads! Details to follow very soon, make sure we've got your email so you can know first. 

Warning, this episode will probably be best enjoyed while sipping an adult beverage (or better yet, after you're a few sips in!) Our hilarious friend, Eliza Robinson returns to the podcast for a wine-fueled chat about self-care, becoming a plant lady and letting the universe do it's thing. She also shares some very real parenting moments, we geek out just a little over the Frozen sequel and if you listen long enough you'll hear some of our favorite bad jokes. This episode probably would have gone on longer, but as you'll hear, the power went out while we were recording and the waning battery life of Sarah's computer prevented this from turning into a three hour episode. (It was probably for the best, wink wink.)  We named this episode especially for Eliza. We do talk about how we think dogs are perfect and Eliza specifically mentions her dog Lennox who recently passed away. We know he was an incredibly special pup and our hearts are with Eliza right now.  Eliza on Instagram Avenue West Salon Vans Disney Collection Cereve Foaming Cleanser & Lotion True Dark Blue Light Blocking Glasses

On this episode we're sharing our delightful conversation with Barbie Markey a Frederick, Maryland based personal trainer and fitness instructor. We learn about her non-linear path to becoming a personal trainer (that included time on Capital Hill and a stint as a cheerleader with the Washington Redskins.) We talk a lot about fueling our bodies with feel good food, taking advantage of mentorship and her inspiring view on travel and getting out of your comfort zone. Make sure to follow the link below to check her out on Instagram for excellent and approachable workout inspiration. Enjoy! Bar Markey Fitness Barbie on Instagram Monthly Friday Fitness Meetups Cafe Rio The Main Cup Lisa Reed (Barbie's personal training mentor in DC)  

Mary Kate McKenna is proof it's totally OK to take the leaps, it's OK to keep it real and it's OK to play hard to get. Known by most as MK, she is open, honest and vulnerable and we're so happy we got to hang out IRL for a little bit to record this episode for you guys. You'll learn about how she got started in photography, why she ultimately transitioned away from photographing weddings and what building a business over 15 years looked like for her. MK also shares candidly about her journey through infertility. This conversation is full of inspiration and plenty of realness and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Links MKMcKenna.com MK on Instagram MK on Facebook Other things mentioned in the episode MyFlo period tracking app Frederick Weddings Doors of Frederick poster Instacart Walmart Curbside Pickup Uber Eats  

This is a fun one! We bring back the term culottes (because apparently they're back in style,) we chat about the shift that getting dressed can bring, we complain about H&M's weird sizing and Whitney convinces both of us that having a personal stylist is a great idea. In all seriousness though, we're thrilled we got the chance to sit down and talk with Whitney. She's the founder and head stylist of Styled by Whit, her personal styling business. Whitney is absolutely one to watch and we'll be Instagram-stalking her for style tips from here on out.  Whitney on Instagram Whitney on Facebook As always thank you so much for listening! Please consider leaving a quick review on iTunes. Your feedback helps us continue to improve the podcast and continue getting it in front of new audiences. 

Caitlin Taylor is a breath of fresh air. We really enjoyed getting to know her a bit better when we sat down to record this episode a few weeks ago. Caitlin is a photographer who specializes in weddings. We asked Caitlin about her journey to entrepreneurship, advice for someone looking to enter the field of photography and she shares a bit about her pet horse (so cool!) A transplant to our hometown of Frederick, we chatted about some of her favorite things to do in town too.  Coral Dove Photography Coral Dove on Instagram Coral Dove on Facebook Feel Good Dance Class with The Mustache Mesa (4/6) Dare to Lead Book Club event (4/11) As always, thank you so much for listening. If you have a moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Your thoughts and support help us reach new listeners and continue to grow the podcast. 

We talk about sooo much more than compost in this episode but we really didn't know just how much you could compost until we sat down with Phil Westcott, CEO and Co-Founder of Key City Compost. A local company working to create less waste in landfills, help the environment, create jobs and strengthen our local food system. We talk about other ways to reduce food waste, about supporting our local farmers and Phil shares a great deal about his journey to entrepreneurship. Having never met him before this, we really appreciated his openness and honesty. Be sure to check out Key City Compost online and on social media, as Phil mentions in the episode you can try their services for a month for free! Key City Compost website Key City Compost on Facebook Key City Compost on Instagram Hungry Harvest Imperfect Produce Mustache Mesa Hip Hop Dance Class on April 6 Brené Brown's book Dare to Lead

The beauty and brains behind JKW Beauty, Jordan Lewis joins Sando & Sarah at the table for this episode. You'll be inspired by Jordan's unexpected path to start her successful wedding-focused beauty company, hear her dish on some of her current favorite beauty products and learn some important tips for brides looking for someone to help them look and feel their best on the big day. And she knows what she's talking about, JKW Beauty has been in business for close to a decade.  Jordan is a mother, wife, dreamer and believer. Her mission is to help inspire women to embrace their unique beauty and feel empowered in the process. Cheers to that! JKWBeauty.com JKW Beauty on Instagram JKW Beauty on Facebook Beautycounter Tint Skin Foundation(Sarah is a consultant, and we included her link here in case she can help/answer any questions.) Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Mascara 8 Faces Solid Oil Dare to Lead, April 11 Bookclub Event with Julie Gaver

Everyone is talking about it, so naturally we wanted to talk about it. On this episode, Sarah and Sando sit down with two of the founders of Wander CBD. It's a very new, Frederick-based company that is producing products with the hottest new ingredient around, CBD. We talk about a bit of the science behind CBD (which stands for cannabidiol,) what kind of relief people are discovering with it and suggestions for giving it a try. We were also very impressed to learn how ingredient driven these products were. Whether you're thinking about trying CBD or not, this is a fascinating episode. We hope you'll listen with an open mind.  Wander CBD's website Facebook Instagram  

It's 2019 and we're back in action! We missed you during our holiday/January hiatus! We're kicking this year off by putting ourselves in the interview hot seat. In this episode we're sharing life updates, answering a few listener questions and giving our responses to some of the things we typically like to ask our guests. Be warned, it only takes us about 10 minutes before we are both crying - our mutual girl crushes run deep ya'll.  We hope you enjoy this candid chat between the two of us and get excited because there are some really awesome episodes in the works! A few of things we mention in the episode: Sando's Passion Planner Beautycounter Cleansing Balm Simple Habit & Calm (meditation apps) Our Galentine's Day Brunch Hey Ladies (book) Sarah's quartz troll Human Design Chart site & Jenna Zoe