Coffee n Tea with S & L Podcast

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 took to create the award-winning whisky Brenne is today.  In this episode, Allison shares:Her thoughtful approach to building authentic partnerships. How her business thrived despite the lockdowns. Her approach to classic style without wasting time.The importance of knowing your 'next steps' as a creative. About Allison ParcTo find out more about Allison and to shop Brenne Whisky visit her online and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.Thanks for listening!  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating, write a review, and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL #AllisonParc #Brenne #BrenneWhisky #Whisky #BrenneTen #Entrepreneur #FemaleEntrepreneur #Ballet #Paris #France #Cognac #Scotch

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 importance of body acceptance.The concept of failing fast and failing often in business. How she shifted her business from 80% in-person sales to 100% virtual sales during the pandemic.How to dress for what your body looks like right now.About Lysandra WeberTo find out more about Lysandra and to shop Geek Chic Fashion visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Thanks for listening!  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating, write a review, and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL #BodyPositivity #BodyAcceptance #FashionDesigner #WomensClothing #STEM #WomenInSTEM

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 describes the relationship between that and accountability.  See how her informal approach to therapy and her belief in empowerment helps her work effectively with her clients.In this episode, Amanda shares:Why she initially struggled with calling herself a business owner.The importance of being in touch with your values.Her innovative approach to therapy.The difference between therapy and coaching. About Amanda E. WhiteTo find out more about Amanda and Therapy for Women visit her online and connect with her practice on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Their main office is located Old City at 325 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.Thanks for listening!  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating, write a review, and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL 

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, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also socialize with us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa 

In this episode season we are taking you to our chat (pre-COVID) 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 ever had!In this episode, Toyin shares:Where the coffeeshop dream beganThe inspiration behind some of Lucky Goat's beverage creations.The role her coffeeshop plays in the community.What it took to define her business model.The importance of knowing who you are & what you want as a business-owner.About Toyin Ajayi-FrankelTo find out more about The Lucky Goat Coffeehouse visit them online to pick up your order to-go! They are located at 888 N. 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130.  Be sure to connect with her on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating, write a review, and of course share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

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:Her goal to empower women.The why behind her book ' Fifty Shades of Green'.The importance of defining financial success for yourself.The lessons from her early failures.About Ramat OyetunjiTo find out more about Ramat, her financial independence coaching business, and to sign up for a 30-minute complimentary planning session, visit her online. You can also connect with her on Instagram for simple yet informative lessons on creating financial independence.Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

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 a strong team. Ariel also owns a national experiential marketing agency called the AList.In this episode, Ariel shares:The importance of creating a team culture built on trust and respect.What it takes to be an entrepreneur.  How she carefully crafted her brand. How her passion surpasses the art of beauty.About Ariel LewisTo find out more about Ariel and her makeup/marketing brand Ariel Lewis LLC visit her online and connect with her on Instagram for promotions, tutorials, and giveaways! Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

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 Pennsylvania, a Post-Baccalaureate in Interior Design from the Moore College of Art, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Temple University, and if that wasn't already enough, Beth is also a certified Playground Safety Inspector!In this episode, Beth shares:How she is navigating the pandemic as an owner of several businesses.How she operates two businesses and how they overlap. What it takes to run a high quality childcare business. How she practices self care personally, and alongside her staff.About Beth PerrettaFind out more about Beth by visiting her online or contacting her at beth@ecedesigns.com.Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Also continue the conversation with us on Instagram and Facebook!

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 actually are and how they work.How she is adapting her business during the pandemic. How she uses business to both build, and serve, her community. A fun story about how she met the "mutual BFF" she shares with Lisa!About Sathya TripodiFind out more about Sathya and essential oils by visiting her online and connecting with her on Instagram.Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Also continue the conversation with us on Instagram and Facebook!

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 passion for her Haitian roots - despite moving to the United States at a young age.In this episode, Sandra shares:How her daughter inspired her tea brand.How her love for her heritage led to the Haitian businesses platform. Her passion for changing the narrative about the Haitian community.The magic that lies in creating solutions to problems you encounter.About Sandra FlorvellaTo find out more about Sandra and her tea brand Haïtea visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also follow her marketing platform, Haitian Businesses. For information about how to join Haitian Businesses, email her at sandra@haitian-businesses.com.Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

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 you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, do give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL 

We chat with 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 own 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 wealth God's way and helping women become financially free. In this episode, Jalesa shares:How her faith helps her navigate her purpose and see the bigger picture. The importance of looking at your numbers as a business owner.The mindset of time perspective with your financial goals. How to comfortably talk about money.About Jalesa Ann HarrisonTo find out more about Jalesa and her masterclass visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also listen to her podcast called Secrets of a Money Mogul. For more information about the Abundant Life Masterclass be sure to email Jalesa at hello@mymoneymogul.com to schedule a call!Thank you for listening! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, do give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL 

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 more than the clothes we wear.In this episode, Michele shares:The importance of turning inwards and checking with ourselves first.Why mindset matters and reminds us that confidence comes from completion. How she got through the 'sad times' in her life. How to shop effectively.About Michele Charles GustafsonTo find out more about Michele and her image consulting services visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can listen to her podcast called Confidence Shift Podcast. For more information about her children's book, Angel in your Heart ---> click here.Thank you for listening! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL 

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 -- see how her love for empowering others became the clear path she chose to walk on, and how she had the epiphany that led to her becoming 'a beacon of light and hope'.In this episode, Bisi shares:What it took to make the transition into coaching after a career in finance.How to divorce your fear.How to build your confidence. Her daily rituals for maximizing her energy. About Bisi MacGregorTo find out more about Bisi and her coaching services visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Also, be sure to watch her Tedx Talk entitled "Building Confidence in the Face of Fear". Just for listening Bisi would like to offer you a FREE GIFT, a mini-course to get you aware of your fears---> http://bit.ly/GiftfromBisi Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating, write a review and share it with your friends.You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL 

We start off 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 music and her songwriting process.The importance of vulnerability.The importance of developing your own structure as a business owner. Her daily "rhythms". When she knew it was time to pursue a musical career full-time. About Marielle KraftTo find out more about Marielle and her music be sure to visit her online and connect with her on Spotify, Instagram, and Facebook to stay updated on her tour dates and new releases! Be sure to also watch her Tedx Talk at Firefly about being honest through songwriting.Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends.You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL #MarielleKraft #HowFarYouFeel #Box

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 from a hobby and developed into a need to help people with gluten intolerance.The inspiration behind her unusual donut flavors.How she scaled her business using social media.The key decision that led her to pursue a new career in pastry. The trickiest aspect of being a pastry chef. About Carol HaTo find out more about Carol and her delicious donuts be sure to visit her online and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on her pop up locations!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends.You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts.  Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSL

We are LIVE in Orlando, at Podcast Movement 2019! On this episode, we discuss the people we are meeting, what we're learning, and interview up and coming podcaster Cynthia Djongoue Kamga courtesy of Talkshoe's recording stage. Cynthia's planned podcast will be about her personal experience living in Cameroon, France, and now the United States. She will share how her journey from her birthplace in Cameroon, to France where she moved as a teenager, to moving to New York as a professional has shaped her. She will tackle how living in different countries - while trying to adapt to each culture - has left her feeling at times like she doesn't fully belong, anywhere. Her hope is to create a community and to have a larger conversation about what it means to adapt to a new culture while holding on to your own identify. About Cynthia Djongoue KamgaStay tuned for her podcast, launching at the end of the year. In the meantime, you can connect with her on Instagram where you can join the conversation about how our diversity affects our lives.Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends - and even people you don't like - basically share it with everyone you know! :)You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio - anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Do subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #LisaAndSabine #CoffeeNTeaSL #PM19 #PodcastMovement #InternationalWomenCommitteePodcast Credits: Podcast Movement 

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 to help 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 pain killers, she turned to acupuncture for relief and it was the only thing that worked. She continued learning about Chinese Medicine and became fascinated with how the body works. This fascination was the spark that led to her new career in acupuncture. Fast forward seven years she is now a licensed acupuncturist with her own practice.In this episode Franchesca shares:The multiple benefits of acupuncture, including pain relief, relieving anxiety, improving fertility and digestion - among many others. How seeking her own solution led to her career in acupuncture.The importance to educating clients to remove the road blocks to acupuncture. Why she didn't close her business once her initial studio space was no longer available. How she manages her acupuncture business in a shared space. About Franchesca IssacTo find out more about Franchesca and her business Flourish Acupuncture schedule an appointment today! Her studio is located at Vitality Meditation 1856A Frankford Avenue,Philadelphia, PA, 19125. Be sure to visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts.  Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #LisaAndSabine #CoffeeNTeaSLPodcast Credits: Vitality Meditation, Comedians in Cars Drinking Coffee

Lisa and Sabine chat 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 has 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 on a daily basis.In this episode Andrea shares:Her belief that food is medicine - the key to promoting wellness and preventing illness.What motivated her to open a restaurant focused on clean eating in Philadelphia, without any restaurant experience.How turning your hobby into a business affects your relationship with it. The importance of passion in everything you do.Some of her biggest lessons she learned running her business.About Andrea KyanTo find out more about Andrea and her restaurant P.S. & Co. stop in for lunch, dinner or just a sweet treat! Her restaurant is located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square at 1706 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Be sure to visit her online and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, iHeartRadio or anywhere you listen to your podcasts.  Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSLPodcast Credits: Groundswell Design, Zinc Home

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 a 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 her difficult journey growing up in the foster care system, and how she navigated multiple significant losses in her life. She sees adversities as catalysts that peeled away her layers to reveal the person she really is underneath it all. As she calls it, "stepping into the fuller truth of who I am." On Today's Episode, Lisa T. shares:How she became part of an anthology project with Stephanie Ford.The difference between Showing Up vs. Acting Out.How she developed strength from some of her lowest moments.Her view on desires and expectations.The importance of choosing happiness. Why she started her own YouTube channel. About Lisa ToomeyFind Lisa on her YouTube channel Leesa T and pick up your copy of Here's to Strong Women: Anthology 1.Thank you for listening! Did you like this episode? Give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends.You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.  Be sure to subscribe and join us on Instagram and Facebook!#SabineAndLisa #CoffeeNTeaSLPodcast