In this episode we chat with ballerina turned whisky entrepreneur Allison Parc. She's the founder of Brenne Whisky, the world’s first single malt aged in both new French Limousin Oak barrels and Cognac casks.Hear how Allison went from being a dancer to creating her very own, first-of-its-kind whisky! Find out how she became a certified importer and learned about distribution while developing a new whisky. You will hear about the blood, sweat, tears and the joy, success and cartwheels it...
In this episode we chat virtually with fashion designer Lysandra Weber. She's the owner of Geek Chic Fashion, a modern, chic + comfortable independent women's clothing label, handmade in the USA.Hear how Lysandra created her clothing line, inspired by women in STEM, as a solution to her own needs - and ended up meeting the needs of others! Find out how her productivity has evolved to keep up with the growth of her business. In this episode, Lysandra shares:The importanc...
This is Season Two of Coffee n Tea w/ S & L!In the first episode of Season Two we have a conversation with the coolest licensed therapist you have ever met, Amanda E White. She's the owner of Therapy for Women a private practice headquartered in Philadelphia, offering services across 10 states - and counting! Hear how Amanda developed her unique approach to therapy and why her business focuses primarily on women. Find out how she practices self compassion and how she des...
Welcome to the second season of our podcast Coffee n Tea with S & L! Get a glimpse into what your hosts Sabine and Lisa have in store for you this new season and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already! Thanks for joining us on this fun ride!We don't want to tell you what to do, but please DO share this podcast with your friends, give us a 5-star rating, and leave us a review!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts....
Join us as we chat with Beth Perreta, CEO of ECE Designs a design firm that focuses on playground and interior design for early childhood programs. She is also the founder and director of Early Childhood Environments, a bilingual early childhood childcare center. Hear how Beth is leading a life of purpose and intention by putting all of her different interests together to fulfill her passion of helping people. She has a Master of Science degree in Education Policy from the University of ...
In this episode season we are taking you to our (pre-COVID) chat with Toyin Ajayi-Frankel at her beautiful + cozy coffeeshop The Lucky Goat Coffeehouse. Toyin talks about how her formal education in Theater Arts & later in the non-profit space led her to create a business that encompasses all of her passions.You don't want to miss this chat which has us finally in a Coffeeshop, where our podcast dream initially began!!! It's also the most detailed, "What's In Your Cup?" we've ...
Join us today as we discuss everything money related with finance expert Ramat Oyetunji. She is the CEO & Founder of The FI Woman and also the author of Fifty Shades of Green.Ramat shares about early failures in her career and how she sees them as gifts. She is passionate about helping women achieve financial independence and believes that one of the most empowering things for all women is to have a grasp on their finances and make their money work for them.In this episode, Ramat shares:H...
Join us as we take our podcast on the road with Ariel Lewis, CEO & founder of Ariel Lewis LLC, the go-to bridal makeup and hair team for the woman that wants to look like a timeless, classic beauty. Ariel shares her journey from Speech Pathologist, to a stay-at-home-mom to becoming the successful entrepreneur and makeup artist in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia area she is today. She believes sharing her success and overcoming challenges is what led her to building ...
In this episode we chat with Sathya Tripodi, an Essential Oil Explorer and Educator, whose desire for natural products turned into a lifestyle of pursuing wellness and eventually into building her own business. Sathya believes it's important to discover one's voice and purpose when running a business and that success goes further when used to serve the community. She discusses growing her business by building trust and meaningful relationships.Sathya also shares:What essential oils actua...
Join us as we chat with Sandra Florvella, co-owner of tea brand Haïtea and owner of Haitian Businesses, a platform that promotes Haitian businesses worldwide. Hear how Sandra created her business as an opportunity to provide a solution to a problem she encountered while working in local government. Find out the process she took to start her tea brand with her then 8-year old daughter and why she decided to source the tea directly from Haiti.Learn how Sandra developed an even greater pass...
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Coffee n Tea with S & L recorded in the comfort of our homes during the current quarantine period due to the Coronavirus (COVID19). In this episode, we share what our expectations have been versus reality, lessons we've learned these past few weeks while at home, and the hacks that have helped us stay clear-minded, centered, and productive. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and be sure to join us on our next episode. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so yo...
We chat with a financial expert, Success Coach, owner of My Money Mogul, and fellow podcaster Jalesa Ann Harrison. Hear as Jalesa talks about her journey from the financial corporate world, to owning her businesses, and back to corporate again -- and all the failures, successes, and life lessons in between. Find out what led to the return to corporate life while running a successful business and balancing being a wife and mother. A woman of deep faith, Jalesa is passionate about creating weal...
In this episode, we chat internationally with Certified Image Consultant, Personal Brand Expert, and Podcast Host Michele Charles Gustafson. Michele is the owner of Hue & Style. Michele shares how her diverse background in package goods marketing, personal development and business coaching were the "breadcrumbs" that led to finding her calling. That calling, is to help women to reclaim their confidence. She believes dressing starts from a transformation of our minds - and is so much...
To start off the New Year, we are excited to chat with Certified Fearless Living Coach Bisi MacGregor. Bisi is the founder of Fear2Freedom and is a TEDx Speaker. Hear about Bisi's journey from corporate finance in the beauty industry to being a fearless living coach. Find out how she began to live the life her soul intended - and began to live with courage, freedom, power, and amazing results - after years of feeling stuck. Bisi is convinced that everything you need is already inside you -- s...
We start this episode a little differently with a clip of singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft's hit single How Far You Feel. Marielle's a former sixth-grade English teacher who began playing her guitar for her college roommates at the University of Delaware. Per her roommates' request, she recorded How Far You Feel. The song hit Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist and reached 40,000 streams in one week! This was the beginning of her music career.In this episode, Marielle shares: Her discovery of ...
In this episode, we are in South Philly chatting with Carol Ha, owner of Okie Dokie Donuts, in her commercial kitchen. Did we mention her gourmet donuts are delicious and happen to be gluten-free?! Carol is a former photographer and print-maker who left her job of 13 years at the Philadelphia Art Museum to create her own business. This unlikely business was born out of a desire to give her gluten-intolerant friends a chance to eat donuts again.In this episode Carol shares:How baking started f...
Sabine and Lisa sit down over coffee and tea with licensed acupuncturist Franchesca Isaac, owner of Flourish Acupuncture.Franchesca's journey to acupuncture began with a passion for helping people be well. She majored in Biology and planned to go to medical school before realizing med school was not for her. While on a break from school, she studied Interior Design in California for 6 months. After developing an allergic reaction to her prescribed painkillers, she turned to acupuncture for re...
Lisa and Sabine chatted with P.S. & Co. owner Andrea Kyan. In this week's episode, the ladies are at Andrea's restaurant which stands for Pure Sweets. Andrea led quite a fascinating life before creating her business. She studied silent meditation in Burma, herbal medicine in China, Buddhism in India, and taught English in Taiwan! Andrea talks about how these disciplines help her run her business daily.In this episode Andrea shares:Her belief is that food is medicine - the key to promoting...
Sabine and Lisa have a vulnerable conversation with Lisa Toomey. She is a woman of many talents as you will come to learn in this episode. She is a vlogger with a YouTube channel called Leesa T, an author, wife, and mother of 4. Lisa Toomey recently joined a tribe of 12 other female writers to write a book called Here's to Strong Women: Anthology 1, a collection of personal stories meant to inspire us to triumph over our challenges. In chapter 11, titled Miracles In the Meantime, she shares h...
Lisa and Sabine sit with Kate Marlys, owner of public relations and events company, Philly PR Girl. Philly PR Girl is the go-to for all things PR, Social Media, and Events. Kate is also the creator of Photo Pop Philly, Philly's first interactive art exhibit. Kate's background is in marketing, social media, and event planning. In 2012 through the success of her event blog and landing her first PR client in Lincoln Financial Field, Philly PR Girl was born. She could brand her company befo...