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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 Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Regina, the Founder and Owner of Sorcery Candle Company. Regina began making candles when she couldn’t find that perfect candle at various stores. On this episode we discuss her journey to launching her company, how she juggles her corporate job with running her business, and her advice for others. Be sure to check out Sorcery Candle Co., and happy listening!
Sorcery Candle Co.'s Instagram
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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Diaz, the Founder and Owner of Barkuterie Boards Miami. As the name suggests, Jenny makes and sells charcuterie boards for dogs. Her boards are so cute and are a great holiday or birthday gift for your pup! On this episode, she shares how she jump started her business in 30 minutes and how she enjoys inspiring others to pursue their passions. Be sure to check out Barkuterie Boards Miami, and happy listening!
Barkuterie Boards Miami's Instagram
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Lizbeth Perez, the Founder and Owner of Lilies Bikinis. Lilies Bikinis was founded on the mission to help every woman bloom into her best self. Lizbeth sells handmade bikinis that allow women to express themselves in a fun and luxurious way. On this episode, we chatted about supporting other women, her journey to starting her business, and her advice for others pursuing their personal missions. Be sure to check out Lilies Bikinis, and happy listening!
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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Stine, the team lead of Braid Babes here in Raleigh, North Carolina. Braid Babes is a mobile braiding service that will come to you to braid your hair. People hire them for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or just for fun. I had a great time chatting with Rachel about how she stumbled upon her passion and a job she loves, and hopefully I can get my hair braided soon! Rachel and team were also kind enough to give Virtual Coffee listeners 15% off their services with code vcoffee15.
Braid Babes Raleigh's Instagram
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Emma Sokoloski, the Founder and Owner of Just For Hue. Emma has always had a love for art and knew since she was a child that she wanted to own a business. Because of these passions and the support of her husband and dogs, Emma started Just For Hue. She sells handmade art pieces such as stickers, portraits, key chains, and more and can ship her products across the United States. Be sure to check out Just For Hue, and happy listening!
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Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with the women behind Le Petite Fete, Courtney Gibson and Caitie Phillips. Courtney and Caitie are two friends who wanted to experience the Taylor Swift parties and club nights that were happening in Australia during the pandemic this past year - so they started their own company to do just that! They host events across the country that have different music themes, and their most popular nights are the Taylor Swift themed ones. On this episode, they share their journeys to bringing unique experiences to swifties and other fan groups across the country, and they give a ton of advice for others wanting to pursue their passions. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Taylor Vahey, a content creator and entrepreneur. Taylor currently attends Bryant University and is also pursuing her influencer dreams on social media. In this episode, Taylor gives a ton of advice for aspiring content creators, and we chat about going to college, entrepreneurship, TikTok, and a lot of other topics. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I shouted out 13 small businesses who have Halloween themed products this year 👻🎃 The #shopsmall initiative really ramps up around Christmas, but what about Halloween? Head to these businesses’ Instagrams, and show them some ~spooky~ love! 🖤 Tell them Alexa sent you 😉
Kandy Apples By K - gourmet candied apples 🍎
Simon Says Dip This - homemade dipped ice-cream 🍦
LastObject - reusable products to put on or take off your Halloween makeup 💄
Mami's Baking Co. - “No Trick, All Treat” cookie + many more 🍪
The Buckeye Lady - homemade buckeyes, check out her candy corn one 🌽
3 Pups Bakery - pumpkin shaped dog treats + many other treats for your pup 🦴
12 Paws Ice Cream & Little Blue Macaron - collaborated to create a Halloween macaron ice-cream sandwich 🤤
Raleigh Cheesy - Halloween charcuterie boards (& boards for any season or day!) 🧀
Western Watercolors - ghost dog stickers 🐶
Mama K Breaking Bath - spooky bath bombs 🛁
Hearthstone Coffee Company - seasonal coffee flavors ☕️
Juliet's Roses - skull with a rose decoration 💀
Happy shopping, y’all! 🛍🎃
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Alessandra Schembari, the Founder and Owner of a&h studios. Alessandra is the first guest to return on the podcast to give an update on her business! You can listen to her first episode from back in September of 2020 (episode number 21). On this episode, she dives into her business’ growth and how she scaled. She shares tidbits on how to grow on Instagram and how she figured out wholesale. It's a really fun episode, and I'm so happy to have Alessandra back on the podcast! Check out a&h studios at https://helloabound.com/abbieandharry.
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I shared my thoughts on Greg McKeown's book, "Essentialism." We dive into the essence of essentialism and how to explore what's important to you, eliminate the nonessentials, and execute on the essentials. How will you become more of an essentialist? Tell me in a review or in a comment on our latest Instagram post!
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