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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 May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of speaking with the Founders & Owners of Sanikind, Miles Pepper and Martica Wakeman. They created a convenient and reusable hand sanitizer dispenser, and they also sell their own sanitizer that’s made with clean ingredients. Sanikind actively helps reduce single-use plastic around the world, and they have helped thousands of people around the world obtain hand sanitizer during the pandemic. This episode is jam-packed with advice for other small business owners and founders of startups. Miles and Martica dive into their individual and shared journeys, and they are giving YOU 20% off your first purchase with the code COFFEE20. Head over to their website to claim this awesome deal: https://sanikind.com/. Happy listening!
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Crystal Harris, Founder and Owner of Mama’s Salsa. Crystal and her family (husband and three kids) sell their homemade salsa and chips that are all made with natural ingredients and no added sugar. You can purchase Mama’s Salsa locally here in the Raleigh area at various markets and shops. On this episode, Crystal dives into how she finally pursued her passion after having three kids and how she turned her small business into a family passion. Be sure to check out Mama's Salsa, and happy listening!
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Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Kara Leake, Founder & Owner of Dyeraid. They sell products which include women’s accessories that are naturally dyed with no toxins or chemicals. Kara has a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Entrepreneurship, and she founded Dyeraid from her passion to solve sustainable supply chain issues. On this episode, we discussed the journey to her business, her advice to others, hustle culture, and other fun topics. Checkout Dyeraid at https://www.dyeraid.com/, and happy listening!
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Mitch Orkis, Co-Founder of Cake. Cake is a wellness brand for the bedroom, and their goal is to help people have more fun sex. Their products are made with premium and natural ingredients, and their entire brand is modernizing the sex wellness industry. On this episode, Mitch dives into the story behind Cake and gives unique advise for other business owners. This is an amazing, fun episode, so happy listening!
Cake is giving YOU a 30% discount if you use the code "virtual coffee" at checkout. https://hellocake.com/
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Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
On this celebratory 52nd episode of Virtual Coffee, we celebrate one year of the podcast! Thank you to everyone who listens weekly, just started listening, or has listened to a specific episode. Because of you, we get to promote and support small business owners and their passions. On this episode, I also (finally!) officially introduced myself and discussed what I've learned this past year and my future goals for the podcast. Happy listening!
THANK YOU 💗
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Alejandro Contreras, Owner and Chef at Tepuy Doughnuts. Alejandro hand makes all of his donuts, and he has flavors such as PB&J, glazed, and lemon poppy seed donuts. He moved to America from abroad and is rapidly growing his business. I hope you’ll check him out if you’re in the Raleigh, North Carolina area - happy listening!
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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Kirsten Fuchs, the Founder and Owner of Baked Pie Company. Baked Pie Company has two locations in Asheville, North Carolina, and they sell delicious homemade pies and drinks. Kirsten also owns a cafe in Asheville, P B & Jay’s Café. On her episode, Kirsten and I spoke about how she founded her three businesses in her 50's, and she gives powerful advice to other small business owners. Kirsten's story is very inspiring, and be sure to check out Baked Pie Company at https://www.bakedpiecompany.com/. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Bri Makaric, Founder and Owner of BRITE Bites. They sell three flavors of bites which are made with high-quality superfoods and packed with probiotics. Bri graduated from Michigan State University in 2020 and has already had great success with her business. On her episode we dive into how she was able to take her business full-time and what she has learned so far along her journey. You can learn more about BRITE Bites at https://brite-bites.com/. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Nicole Howell, the Founder and Owner of 3 Pups Bakery. Nicole owns 3 Pups Bakery with her husband, and they sell homemade, gourmet dog treats. Their treats are so adorable, and my own dogs had the pleasure of trying them - they loved them of course! In this episode, we dove into Nicole’s journey, advice, and the ins and outs of her business. Check out 3 Pups Bakery at https://www.3pupsbakery.com/. Happy listening!
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Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Ashley Seahorn, Founder & Owner of Bangle & Babe. When Ashley became a mother she quickly realized how many things she had to hold and juggle, and this is where the idea for Bangle and Babe was born! They sell flexible, easy to clean, comfortable, and stylish key rings that will help anyone on the go. On her episode, we dove into her advice for other small business owners, her journey to founding her business, and how she balances it all. Check out Bangle & Babe at https://bangleandbabe.com/. Happy listening!
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