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The Small Biz Podcast! Virtual Coffee is dedicated to showcasing accomplished and innovative small business owners and accelerating YOU! Hosted by Alexa Colyer, Virtual Coffee shares interviews with small business owners and early career professionals. Alexa and guests discuss their journeys, perspectives, and advice to others. Alexa also does solo episodes, during which she shares frameworks, advice, and perspectives to accelerate you in your work and life.
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Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Wilf Nelson is back to share his expertise on the topic of science and business. To learn about Wilf and his own academic and career journeys, check out episode 11 of the podcast. On this episode, Wilf brings his perspectives and insights on what PhD graduates are doing post-graduation. He explains why some are starting their own businesses, and we also dive into why you should consider hiring a PhD graduate onto your team or within your company, no matter what industry you're in. This is a great episode for those pursuing or who have obtained their PhD as well as those who have influence on the hiring process within their business. You can learn more about Wilf and his own media production company at https://watercoolerneuroscience.co.uk/. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Maria & Paul, the Founders & Owners of Mami's Baking Co. Their mission is to provide you with the best gourmet cookie experience. During our conversation, Maria & Paul described their delicious cookies and their journey of launching Mami's Baking Co. They also shared some of their trial and errors as well as their major successes thus far. You can learn more about Mami's Baking Co. at https://www.mamisbaking.com/. Happy listening!
Read the rest of this entry »Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Nicole Drake takes us through the journey of launching their two businesses, Pet Paintings by Nicole and Nicole Drake Paints. They have great advice on how to experiment with marketing and branding two businesses. Nicole also explains how everyone should explore a passion other than the passion they execute at work. Nicole is a wonderful artist whose paintings you definitely want hanging in your home! You can learn more about Nicole and their businesses at https://linktr.ee/nicoledrake_paints. Happy listening!
Pet Paintings by Nicole's Instagram
Nicole Drake Paints' Instagram
Read the rest of this entry »Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Dusti Patterson shares her journey of founding & launching Picnic Raleigh. Her business sets up luxury picnic experiences that will leave you with cherished memories. Dusti is a North Carolina State University engineering student, Air Force Reservist, and an avid supporter of women's entrepreneurship. She is transparent in her episode and gives great advice on how to pursue multiple passions and handle varying priorities. Happy listening!
You can learn more about Picnic Raleigh at https://www.picnicraleigh.co/
Read the rest of this entry »Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Amber Williams describes her journey of launching Naked By Nature. She sells handcrafted skincare products in order to empower everyone and make them feel their best and natural selves. Amber gives great advice for small business owners which includes (but isn't limited to!) the advice that you don't have to tell everyone about your idea right away. Tune in to this episode to hear the rest of her advice - happy listening! You can learn more about Naked By Nature at https://www.nakedbynature1.com/
Read the rest of this entry »Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Alessandra Schembari walks us through her journey of launching her modern handmade jewelry business, Abbie & Harry. She dives into why she wants to be her own boss, how to share your personal life on your business' social media pages, and how to stay true to your Why while figuring out the How.
Alessandra is offering our listeners 10% off their orders with the code coffee10. Check out Abbie & Harry at https://abbieandharry.com/
Happy listening!
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Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Alicia Hindman, Founder & Owner of Bucks for Pups Confections, dives into her mission and story. Bucks for Pups sells homemade baked goods and a portion of the proceeds is donated each month to a dog shelter or rescue organization, typically within Ohio. Alicia is extremely passionate about her business, and that shines through in this episode. You can learn more about Bucks for Pups at their webiste: https://www.bucksforpupsconfections.com/ Happy listening!
Bucks for Pups Confections Instagram
Read the rest of this entry »Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Larisa Kavetsky speaks about her current experience of going to medical school. Larisa is currently a medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and she has amazing and specific advice for those who are applying to or are already in medical school. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, the Founders & Owners of Teardrop Tap, Madison Page & Abby Christensen, explain their journey of starting their small business. Teardrop Tap is a trailer bartending service in Minnesota that travels for events & celebrations. Madison & Abby dive into the plethora of engagement they've had so far, advice for launching a small business, and how they work together as best friends. You can learn more about Teardrop Tap at teardroptap.com. Happy listening!
Read the rest of this entry »Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Mady Bowman explains how she spent her summer break from school starting her jewelry business, Mady's Bling Shop. Mady is a 12-year-old entrepreneur who has a passion for supporting her community and a drive to innovate and succeed! She shares her advice for her peers who are interested in starting their own business and describes some of the challenges she's faced with building a business and how she has overcome them. You can find Mady's Bling Shop on Instagram and Facebook. Happy listening!
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