Episode 1 - scribbles coffee
“Meet Scott Budzar, the master rooster at Scribbles Coffee. My favorite part of the conversation with Scott was hearing about the intention behind how they choose where their coffee beans come from. His goal is to support families and small farms all over the world just like the owners of Scribbles, which is a local family business.”Â
Episode 2- Daisy Pops
“Dive into the delicious world of cake pops with a special guest – the talented and passionate owner of Daisy Pops, Amy Mucha. Amy let us in on a little secret about the BEST flavor she sells, so definitely listen in to see what flavor that is so you can try it for yourself!”
Episode 3- The Performance Collective
“Meet Stephanie Orwick from the Performance Collective. The Performance Collective provides therapy, counseling, and coaching for all ages. Stephanie had so many important reminders for us about our basic human needs. She even gave us a little insight about ways she helps her clients. How great is it that we have such an important resource right in downtown Kent!”Â
Episode 4- Hippie Fox Rocks
“I spoke with Hippie Fox Rocks owner, Jared Abell to hear about what he does and how he got started in the industry of rocks. If you’ve ever walked by Hippie Fox Rocks and thought That store just isn’t my style, this episode might change your mind.”
Episode 5 - The River Merchant
“I had a great conversation with Cameron from the River Merchant for today’s episode. I think my favorite part of our conversation is hearing the story of how The River Merchant got started, which was during the pandemic! It’s a true underdog story, and I know you’ll love hearing it. “
Episode 7 - Ray's Place
“In this episode, we are talking about the longstanding hometown hero, Charlie Thomas of Ray’s Place. After our interview, Charlie told me that he always tells people “If you haven’t been to Ray’s, you haven’t been to Kent.” And I can’t agree more! If you’re listening to this episode, you’ve probably been to Ray’s Place before. This is your sign to pay another visit soon!”
Episode 9 - Emu Tile
“I sat down with Emily, the owner of Emu Tile. Emily is an artisan of beautiful ceramic tiles and her business is operated from her home in Kent. Emily gave me a tour of her work space and showed me all of the fun designs she’s been working on! It was really cool to see and hear about the details of her work. I’m excited for you to hear it too!”
Episode 14 - Woodsy's Music
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Paul, the owner and founder of Woodsy’s Music. Paul talked about the origin story of Woodsy’s as well as the amazing growth that they’ve experienced over the years. Also, he showed me the “secret acoustic room.” (Check out the episode image to see that!) And it just showed me how cool Woodsy’s really is. Everywhere you go in there, there’s something cool to look at.”
Episode 15 - Off the Wagon
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Michelle, the owner of Off the Wagon. Michelle talked a lot about all the phases of running a toy store and how it got to where it is today. I learned that they have a really robust website that you can use to check out their products, and also, they ship WORLDWIDE. Wouldn’t it be so nice to send someone from Kent who is currently living elsewhere a gift from Off the Wagon? I hope you enjoy this episode and conversation with Michelle.”
Episode 17 - Bent Tree Coffee Roasters
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Jonah, the manager at Bent Tree! Jonah talked about the origin story of Bent Tree as well as some of the favorite drinks at the shop. Jonah knows so much about coffee, and I’ve been to Bent Tree many times and can confirm, he must know what he’s doing because every cup of joe I’ve had from there has been delicious.”
Episode 18 - Each + Every
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Nate, the owner of Each+Every, a design studio in downtown Kent! Nate talked about the importance of designing digital products and experiences with humans in mind. If you’re a business owner, this is a must-listen. Nate and the awesome people at Each+Every know how to not only design beautiful things, but they also make every effort to be inclusive with their design of websites, apps, exhibits, and more.”
Episode 19 - Lake House Kitchen + Bar
“I sat down with Mike Beder, the co-owner of The Lake House Kitchen + Bar. Mike is also an owner and partial owner of several different downtown businesses including Water Street Tavern, Kent Sportswear, Cleveland Bagel Cafe, The Loft, & Venice Cafe. He told me his entrepreneurial story from being a self proclaimed not-so-great KSU student to being a successful business owner in Kent, which was really inspiring for me! I know it will be for you too.”
Episode 21 - Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design
“Carley, the owner of Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design, sat with me in their NEW and BEAUTIFUL new salon on Erie street downtown! This place is gorgeous. You just walk in and you suddenly feel like a very important person simply because of how nice the space looks. You have to go there and get pampered with a haircut, mani, pedi, or something, just to feel like a queen or king for a couple hours! Carley had a really cool story to share about her transition from being a cosmetologist to a full-blown business owner. I think stories like hers are really inspiring for anyone who is looking to turn whatever their expertise is into a business. So if you need that extra motivation, this is a good episode for you to listen to.”
Episode 22 - Haymaker Farmers' Market
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Andrew, the director of the Haymaker Farmers’ Market! Andrew shares some information with us about why this farmers’ market is particularly special. And he also shared some insider information about programs and events that you can take part in including farm visits, their annual benefit dinner, and giveaways! Exciting stuff!”
Episode 24 - Erie Street Kitchen
“This is the last episode of Season 1 of the podcast. Season 2 will start on August 14th. So take this next six weeks or so to catch up on some episodes you might have missed. In today’s episode, I sat down with Jeff, the owner of Erie Street Kitchen! Jeff talked about the menu for Erie Street Kitchen and the local ingredients he uses to make the food. He also gave some inside scoop about a new restaurant opening up in Kent within the next couple months, so get ready for that!”