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Author: Lucas & Marissa Farrell

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Co-hosted by couple Lucas and Marissa Farrell, the founders of the popular Instagram account STL Bucket List. Lucas and Marissa discuss all things St. Louis with some of the city's most influential people. This weekly show highlights guest speakers with a passion for serving the community through talents, businesses, entrepreneurship, and influence. Tune in every Wednesday for real conversations with compelling minds in and around St. Louis.

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Katie Lee, of Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria has quite the story to tell. A STL native, pillar, friend to many, mother, restaurateur, creative, and now writer, Katie’s story is being written each day. During her youthful years she struggled with addiction until a moment of clarity came to her to embark on a path of success and purpose. Now, a successful business owner of three locations, a new one on the way, and a series release of her new book and life story, Katie Lee embodies the true me...
It’s officially wedding planning season. If you just got engaged over the holidays, you need to give this episode with Carol from Bride St. Louis a listen. Bride St. Louis is the premier wedding event company in the region, trusted by over 12,000 brides. As the leading force in St. Louis and beyond, they host 7 spectacular wedding shows each year across St. Louis, Columbia, Missouri, and Southern Illinois, connecting brides and grooms-to-be with the best vendors and inspiration to make t...
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SSM Health nursing leaders Amy Wilson, Chief Nurse Executive, and Seth Lovell, System Vice President of Nursing Transformation and Innovation, sit down with STL Bucket List in an exciting new podcast episode! We dive deep into the current state of nursing and explore transformation for the future through innovative technology and strategies being implemented at SSM Health. Listen and learn more about how SSM Health is meeting nurses where they are and inspiring the next generation to thrive i...
Happy holidays from our bucket list family to yours. We are so grateful for the listens that tune in each week to hear from our special guests, experiences, and insight into all things St. Louis. This episode is a special winter ABC bucket list of things to do during this holiday season. As the year comes to a close, it’s so important to slow down and make time to spend with family and friends. St. Louis is offering so many opportunities to get together, enjoy the spirit of the city, plan a d...
We’re joined by Kirven, the multi-talented Artistic Director behind Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly Big Muddy Dance Company. began his formal dance training at the Boston Arts Academy in 1999 and as a member of Boston Youth Moves under the artistic direction of Jeannette Neil and Jim Viera. He began his professional career as a member of Ailey II from 2002–2004 and performed at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival as a member of Battleworks Dance Company in 2003. In June 2004, Mr. Douthit-Boyd j...
We’re joined by the legendary lawyer crew behind one of St. Louis’ most beloved law firm, Brown & Crouppen. Terry, Andy, and Ed host a podcast of their own so it was cool to host them to learn about their story and the impact they have on our city. It’s a lot of fun to get to see what goes into being a lawyer and we of course went on a few other tangents throughout the episode. Brown & Crouppen is a experienced, top-rated law firm in the Midwest. Since 1979, our personal injury a...
We’re joined by Mario Iaccarino, the double Michelin-starred owner behind Casa Don Alfonso at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis and Don Alfonso 1890 Hotel and Restaurant in Sant’ Agata, Italy. Mario is a true hospitality ‘hero’ who brought the charm of Italy to Clayton with the same quality ingredients, recipes, and traditions. Casa Don Alfonso opened in 2021 where his vision is found in every aspect from the food, atmosphere, and service. The menu honors the culinary heritage of the Campania reg...
We’re joined by the teams at the Gateway Arch and Gateway Arch at the Riverboats to discuss end of year plans and looking forward to 2025. One of the best parts of our city is the Gateway Arch, this man made monument is special to everyone who calls this city home. Pam, the Program Manager, Museum Services and Interpretation at the Gateway Arch National Park talks through 2025 plans and updates on the Old Courthouse, programming at the Arch and more. In this two-part episode, we’re ...
We’re joined by Randy Girsch, Vice President, Community Development & Event Management: Executive Director of Blues for Kids Foundation. Blues for Kids, the charitable trust of the St. Louis Blues, has a mission to positively impact programs and services that improve health and wellness of youth in the St. Louis area.Thanks to the commitment of Blues players, alumni, volunteers and fans, Blues for Kids has contributed more than $11 million to the St. Louis community.Blues for Kids focuses...
We hosted our friends at Vetta Sports on the podcast. Vetta Sports was founded in 1988 with the mission of providing high-quality sports programs and facilities to the St. Louis community. Initially starting with indoor soccer, Vetta quickly expanded its offerings to include tennis, volleyball, fitness programs, and more, becoming a multi-sport hub for youth and adults. Over the years, Vetta has grown significantly and now operates multiple locations across the greater St. Louis area.As of to...
Sara McCarty opens up about the inspiration behind the online resource, website, podcast, community, and magazine, Run Wild My Child. McCarty expresses the importance of getting families outside, and offers a resource of ideas and activities to engage in the outdoors. The community of writers highlights voices from all around the globe. Run Wild My Child’s mission is to emphasize the importance of outdoor play and to inspire, encourage, help, and support parents to prioritize time spent...
We’re joined by Craig Kaminer of Sophisticated Living Magazine. In this episode we discuss the upcoming SOPHI Awards, his career before the magazine, and more. A native of New York City, Craig has spent the last 35 years developing campaigns for some of the leading consumer/lifestyle brands in St. Louis -- and the world. It was cool to see what goes on behind the scenes to put out a print magazine in 2024, Sophisticated Living is the definition of luxury. Listen to the full episode and visit ...
For the past 20 years, The Bailey family has been a staple for the St. Louis culinary scene. Dave and Kara Baileys' story began in the early 2000's as they met while Dave was serving tables at Sasha's on Demun. In 2004, they opened the doors to Baileys' Chocolate Bar which has became a classic St. Louis establishment over the next 20 years. It didn't stop with Chocolate Bar, they opened other concepts including Rooster, Baileys' Range, Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar, Small Batch, along with ...
Gerard Craft discusses his experience as a business owner and award-winning chef. He attributes his success to his hard-working and dedicated team, as well the ability to overcome the challenges over the last 20 years. Craft started out as a transplant to the St. Louis area and has since built a team of 400 employees with restaurants and businesses and more to come. He addresses his love for the St. Louis community and talks about the change of hospitality over the years and the beauty behind...
We're joined by Dustin & Whitney Cole, the married-duo behind Berrybox Superfood Bar at The City Foundry and Clayton. Dustin and Whitney's love story has always been surrounded by entrepreneurship. Before Berrybox, the couple owned a nail salon. During their time living in other states, they quickly fell in love with health and wellness and discovered smoothie bowls. They knew there was a market in STL for a healthy option so they jumped into this with no prior hospitality experience.&nbs...
Evolution Festival is one of the largest music festivals in our region which originally launched in 2023. Joe and the team have a big vision for the event this year headlined by The Killers and Beck. Joe has been in the music industry his entire adult life, we chat with him on the ups and downs of live entertainment, what to expect at this years festival, and more. Tickets are still available for Evolution Festival September 28-29 Support the show
We’re joined by Nicky Slices Pizza, a local pizza concept that has gained huge success slangin’ slices on IG. Nicky has had a passion for food that sprouted from his father, who used to own a slice shop in St. Louis when he was a child. With an emphasis on creative specials and high quality Detroit-style pies, Nicky Slices is a weekly staple for many St. Louis families. Fresh off the news of his first concept opening soon on The Hill, Nicky plans to bring his unique specials to this hist...
The prolific chef behind Indo and Sado, Nick Bognar joins us on the show. James Beard Rising Star, Food & Wine Best New Chef, GQ’s Best New Restaurant are just a few of Nick’s career accomplishments. We chat with Bognar on his early career learning from some of the best chefs in the country to working alongside his family restaurant here in St. Louis. Nick just celebrated 5 years at Indo, opened Sado on The Hill last year and will be opening his Omakase concept ‘Pavilion’ in the Fall of 2...
UMSL Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Executive Director Scott Morris has a background in mergers and acquisitions. He began his second career in higher education to help business owners learn strategy and business development, build strong networks, and gain access to resources for growth. UMSL EIC's work to boost the local economy starting with Founders is part of the University of Missouri-St. Louis' mission as an anchor institution.Support the show
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