Sage and June

This episode, we are joined by Scott Knauer, web and graphic designer based in Clovis, New Mexico, to discuss the excitement, challenges, and collaborative efforts required in launching a brand new website. SageAndJune.com is online and bringing you hand-picked, stylish home furnishings and decor that we hope inspires your home and family. Check it out and let us know what you think!Links:SageAndJune.comSage & June on YouTubeThe Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

Megan Sage and Cassidy June discuss the brand new SageAndJune.com, with a new focus on boutique shopping for furnishings and accessories to inspire you, your home, and your family.Links:SageAndJune.comThe Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

Cristy Cross is a branding and lifestyle photographer based in Clovis, New Mexico, who joins us to discuss starting a business and having the patience to get on track with your career goals. She shares some tips on sharing yourself and personality when engaging with people on social media through encouragement and positivity.Links:CristyCross.comCristy Cross on InstagramThe Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

We’re joined by Colonel Robert Masaitis, Commander of the United States Air Force 27 SOW. We discuss Colonel Masaitis’ incredible military career, plus the challenges posed by COVID-19 in the modern-day military “workplace.” We especially enjoyed talking with him about the challenges of leading teams, the importance of downtime to deal with stress, and the recognition of the stress on families in the Cannon Air Force Base community when coping with deployments, quarantines, and travel restrictions. We think everyone can learn a handful of lessons from this great interview, and we want to thank Colonel Masaitis for taking some of his valuable free time to record with us last Saturday.Links: Biography: Colonel Robert Masaitis (Cannon Air Force Base)The Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

Sage & June, two sisters in business, discuss the bizarre whirlwind of business increases at Ace Hardware, unpredictable store traffic at Ashley HomeStore, and uncertain revenue and customer behavior. Guilt from remaining open while other businesses had to be closed is real. The sisters also discuss turning a situation like a global pandemic into an opportunity to assess a business’s weaknesses and shortcomings to come out on the other side as a more resilient and resourceful business. Links:AceHardware.comMay 2020 Wine Tasting Video (Enchantment VIneyards YouTube) Gardening Aces of Eastern New Mexico (Facebook Group) The Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had some interesting impacts on our businesses, so we sat down for a conversation on some of the challenges we’ve faced in operating both essential retail and non-essential retail businesses. We’re joined by our producer, Scott, who sings the praises of the internet during difficult times. Supporting local businesses is now more important than ever, and it’s time for us to rise to the occasion and spend locally to uplift our communities.Links:AceHardware.comGardening Aces of Eastern New Mexico (Facebook Group)Sage and June Shop - Make Way Clearance Sale OnlineThe Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

NOTE: This episode was recorded on March 13, 2020, prior to the state mandates of social distancing and large groups.Audra Brown, aka the most interesting woman in the world, shares with us how she came to be involved in state politics and how she then decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, representing District 3 in New Mexico. Growing up a farm kid taught Audra how to follow through and develop a sense of grit and followthrough. Audra’s interests range from competitive shooting to Taekwondo, authoring books to fixing farm equipment. Moving forward on all endeavors is at the core of her own internal mantra. We dig into societal expectations around age and gender in business, politics, and beyond. The similarities between the communities in New Mexico, like the Clovis/Portales area compared to Farmington Age, gender, and societal expectationsLinks:Audra’s websites are experiencing some technical difficulties at the time of publishing, but you can find her books on Amazon.ImFromNewMexico.com - Audra Brown’s Campaign websiteAudra Brown on AmazonInternational Practical Shooting ConfederationThe DC Project - Women for Gun RightsThe Sage and June Podcast is recorded bimonthly from Portales, New Mexico.

Our hometown of Portales, New Mexico has applied to be chosen for the brand new HGTV show ‘Home Town Rescue’ with Ben and Erin Napier! In this episode, we discuss more what we love about living in a small, tight-knit community like Portales before getting into what we would do specifically in Portales to help makeover the community.Want us to cover a particular topic or ask us a question? We want to hear from you! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or by writing sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Recorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

In this episode, we recap and further explore some of the ideas that came up in our last episode where we took questions from college students on business and entrepreneurship. We explore some ideas on setting goals and learning not to be overly ambitious, pivoting and prioritizing, delegating tasks, and more. We also go into the scary territory of getting started as a by-the-bootstraps investor before finishing college. Finally, we discuss the roles our mentors have had in our lives.

Our first ever podcast recorded in front of a live audience! The Entrepreneurs Club of Eastern New Mexico University invited us to speak so we thought we would turn our presentation into a podcast episode as we take questions from both students and members of the Portales community. We talked a bit about our beginnings, our decision to stay and invest in a small town like Portales, New Mexico, and more! We hope you enjoy this special episode of the Sage and June Podcast.

In this episode, Sage and June talk specifics of the brand new spec house they are building in Portales, New Mexico. What is a spec house? Spec, short for “speculation” means putting some extra thought and consideration into how a homeowner is going to fill the space and live. Listen and find out as they discuss some of the design and construction challenges on this quirky lot! From months of planning to deal with surprises during the build, we share some insight into the entire process. Plus, you can check out a construction preview of this home on our YouTube channel!1220 Oakwood Circle in Portales, New Mexico Construction Walkthrough Video

Sage and June get into the holiday spirit, or try to be better with the pressure of the holiday season when dealing with business baggage! We discuss upcoming goals and changes in 2020, personal resolutions and ways to focus and remain positive.Links:Brené BrownAmy NelsonThe Riveter1220 Oakwood Circle Spec House - Sage and June [YouTube]Want us to cover a particular topic or ask us a question? We want to hear from you! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or by writing sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Recorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

The sisters return with a touching conversation on feeling guilty of success, a debate on whether or not to care about what others think of you, and more. We even had to bleep cuss words for the first time ever to avoid having to get the dreaded "Explicit" tag on Apple Podcasts (care to guess who cussed?).Links:Judgment Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life, by Gabrielle Bernstein (Amazon)Want us to cover a particular topic or ask us a question? We want to hear from you! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or by writing sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Recorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

The long-awaited episode on motherhood is here! We’ve regrouped and recorded this podcast after the arrival of Cassidy June’s baby boy. Sage and June discuss how motherhood shifts their priorities when it comes to running businesses, learning not to sweat the small stuff, and why family-first intuition and thinking may make for better leadership.Links:The best countries for mothers - InsiderPaid Family Leave Is a Game Changer for New Parents’ Health, Not Just Their Economic Security - The NationWant us to cover a particular topic or ask us a question? We want to hear from you! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or by writing sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Recorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

Business is beautiful, but with it comes all of the mess, stress, and emotion. This week, Sage and June discuss weathering the storms of running small businesses because the pros definitely outweigh the cons. The sisters explore the conflict of when business books tell you not to have personal relationships with your employees, but your humanity and desire to be friendly overrides textbook advice. Will smalltown values prevail?This podcast was previously recorded in September 2019. The show may be on a brief hiatus while we focus on the upcoming holiday season. Want us to cover a particular topic or ask us a question? We want to hear from you! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or by writing sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Recorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

We’re back with another design-focused episode, this time focusing on some upcoming client work, making compromises between spouses with different taste, and how to accurately define what your style is! Plus, we talk about some upcoming trends including what comes next after modern farmhouse, upcoming color trends and preferences, accents, and a new focus on outdoor living.Write to us or leave us a voice memo. We may read or play your feedback on the next episode! We’re at sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Links:Rustic Italian Renovation From Fixer Upper - YouTube / HGTVShaw FlooringRecorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

We celebrate double digits with episode 10 with special guest and friend Tara Vander Dussen, aka, New Mexico Milk Maid! We had a blast talking to Tara about all things ag, dairy, business, social media, and juggling it all with family.Write to us or leave us a voice memo. We may read or play your feedback on the next episode! We’re at sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Links:Tara Vander Dussen (@newmexicomilkmaid) on InstagramRecorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

On Episode 9, Sage and June reflect back on their family’s decision to start a vineyard in eastern New Mexico, the research and challenges faced, and the origins of the name and logo. New Mexico is one of the oldest wine growing regions in North America, and the girls discuss the grape they think can put New Mexico on the map!Write to us or leave us a voice memo. We may read or play your feedback on the next episode! We’re at sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Links:Enchantment VineyardsJ David Deal | Graphic Designer + VisualNew Mexico Wine Growers AssociationRecorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!

Sage and June sink their teeth into social media, over-sharing, under-sharing, and putting yourself out there to receive feedback and criticism. And... it’s unavoidable we talk about the Chip and Joanna Gaines effect on Waco, Texas. Social media should bridge the gap and can help strengthen small communities!Write to us or leave us a voice memo. We may read or play your feedback on the next episode! We’re at sageandjuneblog@gmail.com!Links:Tara, New Mexico Milk Maid on InstagramSimply Suzys post on going private for a month on InstagramWaco, Reborn - The New York TimesRecorded bimonthly from Enchantment Vineyards in beautiful Portales, New Mexico!