Episode 25 - Franklin School of Dance
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Courtney, the owner of Franklin School of Dance! Courtney
gave us an incredible overview of the history of the dance studio, which goes all the way back to
1936! Fascinating! Courtney started dancing at Franklin School of Dance when she was 3 years
old. She has stuck with the studio throughout her whole life, and it is so contagious to hear her
passion for it! I know you’ll enjoy listening to it!”
Episode 26 - Taco TOntos
“Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today’s episode, I sat down with Kevin and Emily
Yohn the owners of Taco Tontos! I was really excited to talk to them about their insane and
delicious menu, and they did NOT disappoint! Have you ever had the Lunch Lady? It sounds
incredible! You’ll just have to listen to the episode to find out what’s in it though!”
Episode 27 - Bell Tower Brewing
“Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today’s episode, I sat down with Ryan and Bridget,
the owners of Bell Tower Brewing! They talked about their love for community and how that
greatly influenced their vision for starting Bell Tower. It’s a really sweet conversation, and I know
you’ll love hearing their story.”
Episode 28 - Board + Bevy
“Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today’s episode, I sat down with Haley and Coty,
the owners of Board & Bevy! I am loving all of the co-owner-couples I’ve been chatting with
lately! This pair is just as phenomenal as the other entrepreneurial duos you’ve heard from the
past couple weeks. Hayley and Coty described Board and Bevy’s delicious menu, and one of
my favorite parts of the conversation is when they told us what their favorite board games were!
Listen to the episode to find out which games you should sit down and try during your next visit!”
Episode 29 - Belleria
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Tom, the owner of Belleria! Tom had a really cool story that goes all the way back to his childhood when his friend’s family started Belleria. Now today, he carries on the legacy serving some of the best Italian food around! Listen to the episode to find out great deals that Bellria runs that you might not know about!”
Episode 30 - North Water Brewing
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Don and Bob, the owners of North Water Brewing Co! They had so many fun tidbits of information about how they found the building they’re in, how their logo was created, and why they chose to do business
here in Kent in the first place. We also talked a lot about: What makes a thriving town? And it
was fascinating! I’m excited for you to hear what Don and Bob had to say about that!”
Episode 32 - The Berthiaumes
“In today’s episode, I sat down with real estate agents Justin and Kristin Berthiaume! Justin and Kristin have a great story about transitioning careers from corporate and teaching to real estate. Even amidst all the changes, they knew they wanted to stay in Kent. Who doesn’t?!”
Episode 33 - Sun in Leo
“I sat down with Justine, the owner of Sun in Leo and had a really cool conversation with her about her journey to becoming the owner of a circular fashion business. Spoiler alert: It started when she was just a little girl sewing her own clothes! This is why I love doing this podcast. The stories we hear are so wholesome and just highlight the immense passion these business owners have for their industry. I know you’ll enjoy hearing Justine’s story, too!”
Episode 34 - Kent Natural Foods
“In today’s episode, I sat down with MaryJane, buyer and longtime staff member at Kent Natural Foods. We talked about the history of the coop, what membership is, and how to be a member. I learned a lot in this conversation with MaryJane! I know you will also!”
Episode 35 - Hazelmade
“I sat down with Susan, the owner of Hazelmade. I got to record this interview in her shop in the Sanford building! It was so cool! She’s got labeled bins lining the walls with products and such; it was truly a sight to behold. The only thing better than seeing her intricate workspace was hearing her intricate story of going from graphic designer to entrepreneur. She had so many helpful tips and nuggets of information for anyone that’s an aspiring entrepreneur or someone who wants to turn a hobby into a side hustle or even a career. I hope you enjoy it!”
Episode 36 - Branded in Kent
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Kelsi, the owner of Branded in Kent. We talked about the mission of Branded and hot Branded aims to keep fashion sustainable. It’s the perfect business for downtown Kent; it fits right in! You’ll really enjoy my conversation with Kelsi. She is so fun!”
Episode 37 - Squirrel City Jewelers
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Michael, the
owner of Squirrel City Jewelers. We talked about the artists that SCJ partners with to create a
curated and non-typical jewelry store. Michael also has a cool story regarding how he got
involved in the business, so enjoy hearing that!”
Episode 38 - McKay Bricker Framing
“In today’s episode, I sat down with Cass, the owner of McKay Bricker Framing. We talked about how she got started in the business, the artists McKay Bricker partners with, and she even told me that McKay Bricker is the oldest business on that Main Street block, which is really cool! This would be a great place to do some holiday shopping!”
Episode 39 - The Kent Stage
“This is our season finale of our second season of
Kent in Good Company. I’ve had so much fun doing this podcast and I’m excited for season 3 in
January! In today’s episode, I sat down with Tom, the owner of The Kent Stage. We talked about
how the Kent Stage was formed and how Tom schedules the amazing artists that play there!
Enjoy listening to the inside scoop!”