Marketing For The Uninhibited

Home is where the heart is, and for Wyckwood House owner, Shannon Gutierrez, home is where it all started. On this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Gutierrez, another Aurora community favorite. Shannon is the founder and curator at Wyckwood House, a local artisan market located in Downtown Aurora. To shop online, visit https://wyckwoodhouse.com/ and you can find them on social media @wyckwoodhouse Shannon shares with us: How her brick and mortar business was able to increase their online sales (and deliveries) What it feels like to, once again, be working in the place where it all started (home) The importance of community support during times like this   This episode is brought to you by Aurora Downtown. A big thank you to them for supporting the podcast and for supporting our Aurora Community during this crazy time. To stay up to date with what's happening in Aurora, visit auroradowntown.org   *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they'

Today, I’m joined by James D. Buzzard. An Aurora native, James is a Creative Director and Cinematographer at Buzz Labs Creative and he’s been in business for just one and a half years! To learn more about Buzz Labs Creative, visit @jamesdbuzzard on social media or https://jamesdbuzzard.com/ In this high energy and informative episode, James shares with us: How he and his team quickly modified their services to best fit the needs of their clients Some tips for anyone shooting videos at home/on their own for the first time Why done is better than perfect   *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients

Today, I’m joined by Ryan Reuland of Reuland’s Food Service (https://www.reulandfoodservice.com/) located right here in Aurora, IL. The Reuland family and their team have been serving the Aurora area and surrounding suburbs since 1955. And, they’ve played a critical role in #feedingthefrontline in our community. At the time of this recording, they had received sponsorship for over 5,000 boxed lunches. To sponsor meals for frontline workers through #feedingthefrontline at Reuland's, call 630.859.2877. Thank you to Ryan and the entire Reuland's team for all they are doing for our community right now! In this episode, Ryan shares: How he found inspiration out of desperation to keep their doors open AND to give back to our community by #feedingthefrontline How he and his team have adapted, through trial and error How he's staying sane and taking care of himself while he's working more than ever  To learn more about #feedingthefrontline, visit  https://www.feedingthefrontline.com/   *** Over the next few weeks,

Today, I’m joined by one of my very best friends, Katie Stanley. Katie is a long-time member of the performing arts community in Norfolk, Virginia. Currently, she is a Group Sales Manager for a local non-profit. Fun fact, I lived in Virginia for four years and that’s how Katie and I met! To support your local performing arts organization, follow, like, share and donate, if you are able. Continue to seek out the performing arts in your community and support in any way you can. Katie discusses: Continuing to build and lean on client relationships Community support for the performing arts Sticking to her routine at home   *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4.

On this episode, I’m joined by the talented Latrice Murphy of Latrice Murphy Design and Photography. Latrice has been photographing since 2013 and has a studio located in Downtown Aurora. Visit her website here https://latricemurphydesign.com/ or find her on social media @latricemurphydp. Latrice shares: How she's getting creative within her photography business How she's adjusting to work from home and staying busy And, how she's giving back to the community using her creative talents *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your busin

Today, I’m joined by Mary O'Connor. Mary is a Pediatric ICU Nurse in Virginia and her unit has been designated as the Coronavirus unit. Tune in to learn how she and her colleagues are handling their PPE shortage, preparing for the pandemic to get worse and taking all of the precautions they can. Mary also shares: How she's putting safety first at work and at home What she's doing to take care of herself (working out and sunshine) And, a friendly reminder to stay home and wash your hands! ** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your busine

On this episode, I'm joined by my cousin and immigration attorney, Mayra Rodriguez-Alvarez. Mayra is an attorney based out of Northwest Indiana whose private practice focuses on immigration law. She handles the filing of documents of permanent residency and citizenship with the US Department of Homeland Security and also represents clients in immigration court. She is fluent in Spanish, is a mom, wife, and loves soccer and cooking. Learn by visiting The Law Office of Mayra Rodriguez-Alvarez (@abogadaMayra). For additional resources, please visit, https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/coronavirus/#  She shares: -How she's adapting her work schedule around her home life (Mom in the morning, lawyer in the afternoon) -What lifestyle trends she's noticing and learning about her clients -Hardships the immigrant community is dealing with right now -What she's doing daily to stay sane   *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling busin

On this episode, I’m joined by Ramses Bugarin. Ramses is an owner and coach at Living Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a jiu jitsu training facility located in Willowbrook, IL. To learn more, visit https://livingartbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ or find them on social media @livingartbrazilianjiu   We discuss: -Imposter Syndrome -People still wanting to hear from the sources they trust -Getting out of your head and into your body -Bringing community together, on and off the mat -Trying new things: be it first timers like me trying jiu jitsu moves at home or business owners trying new ways to interact with their community *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you ta

On this episode, I’m joined by the magical and loving Jenni Zielke. Jenni is the owner of Illuminate Space, where she gives new life to existing decor, brightens spaces with hand-poured candles, and re-awakens senses with hand crafted essential oil blends. You can learn more and shop at https://illuminate-space.com/ or on social media @illuminatespace   Jenni shares how she's getting through this pandemic: -Finding the balance in her new normal -Listening to her body and following how she's feeling -Allowing herself to go with the flow: some days are all Netflix and chill and some days are all about creating something new -Letting go of old rhythms that don't serve her right now *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address t

Today I’m joined by the wonderful Sheli Massie. Sheli is the founder of the Goldfinch Cafe, Aurora's own socially responsible restaurant that will operate under a pay-what-you-can model. The Goldfinch Cafe is coming soon and you can stay up to date at thegoldfinchcafe.org and on social media @thegoldfinchcafe Be on the lookout for pop-up cafes this summer!   Sheli shares some big questions she's asking herself as well as her tips for taking care of herself and her community: -Take care of each other -What gifts do we have that we can use to contribute right now? -How can you love bigger? -Get creative with connection *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are

On this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Tammy Helfrich. Tammy is a life coach who helps women manage their mind so they can take intentional action forward in their life and business. And, she’s the host of the Intentional Life podcast. Learn more about her and find her podcast at https://www.tammyhelfrich.com/about/ Tammy shares how she's managing her mind which includes taking time for herself, getting outside, being present, and being more aware of her feelings. *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now? The goal is to

In this episode, I'm joined by Erika Tebbens. Erika is a business strategist and coach for highly motivated, female and gender expansive entrepreneurs and the host of the Sell it Sister Podcast where you’ll learn how to hit your sales goals without the hustle or the headache. Learn more at erikatebbensconsulting.com or on Instagram @erikatebbensconsulting In this episode we discuss the advice we gave herself (hint: the title of this episode), and the importance of just showing up and being consistent. *** Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your

Today, special guest KC Ciftci joins us to answer the five questions below. KC is an intercultural relationship coach at her company, Borderless Stories. She’s also the host of the Borderless Stories podcast and the author of Loving Across Borders, her debut book about navigating intercultural relationships. You can learn more at https://www.borderlessstories.com/ or on Instagram @borderlesskc In this episode, you'll learn: Why she's adjusted her primary offering How she's letting go of judgment The one daily goal she has for herself (you'll love this one!) Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients

Welcome back! In the first podcast I've recorded in over a year,  I'm discussing how my life and business have changed in light of the Coronovirus pandemic and, more importantly, I'm outlining the format and questions for the upcoming podcasts. Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic. To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions: 1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now? The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

Chris Cash is Realtor/Property Stylist/Dog Lover and what I love most about her, aside from her name, is the fact that she is not afraid to take risks. After a long and successful career as an Interior Designer, she re-evaluated her "why" and decided to make a late career move that better fit her needs. She is now the owner of Chris Cash Realty Group & Chris Cash Design Group. After over 15 years as a Interior Designer, Chris challenged herself further and, at age 50, took a leap and earned her Real Estate Licence.  In Her first year at Keller Williams Realty Infinity in Naperville she was named in the Top 20% of agents in the office of over 400 agents. She got a Certified Staging Certification and a Veterans for Homeownership Certification.  Blending both businesses now benefits her clients, she is able to stage her sellers properties and then help her buyers to decorate their new homes. Chris also has a passion for mentoring female small business owners and helping others achieve their dreams.  Travel a

The thing I love most about this episode is that prior to recording, I had done some research on Melissa and learned she uses the words fearless and forthright to describe herself. And, she is damn right. Melissa is open and honest about her struggles with addiction, weight loss, and generational traumas, and the work it has taken to overcome them.  Melissa Ronda is a certified weight loss expert who helps women lose massive amounts of weight while eating food they actually want to eat. Since launching The Honest Weigh in 2014, Melissa has led clients to weight loss totally over 17,000 pounds and counting. As an advocate for opioid abuse awareness, Melissa speaks openly and honestly about her struggles with addiction, obesity, and generational traumas on her podcast Honestly Melissa. She has been featured on Dream Cast, A Full Plate, and Vroom Vroom Veer as well as a chosen speaker and goal keeping expert for WESOS Foundations of Success Seminars. Living in Chicago with her husband and blended family of five

After ten years in the business, Rachael Kay Albers has a lot to share about running a business including awkward marketing, brandcrastinating, and the importance of having skin in the game whether you're a business owner or consumer. She is also our first returning guest! Find out more about Rachael below: Rachael Kay Albers is a marketer who hates marketing. As the founder and creative director of RKA ink, a branding, web design, and digital marketing studio based outside Chicago, Rachael has helped hundreds of thought leaders and visionary entrepreneurs all over the world stand out online without selling their soul or playing the manipulation game. Rachael’s clients have used their online platforms to launch bestselling books, five star podcasts, and six figure funnels.  When not crafting epic, unforgettable brands for her clients, Rachael hosts Awkward Marketing, a business comedy show blending fun size small business advice with storytelling and sketch comedy, for entrepreneurs who want to create epic, u

Meg Adamik Creative is an intimate wedding and lifestyle photographer capturing life's big and little moments, adventures, and love stories. Lover of rescue dogs (especially her own!), hot dogs, and all things Target. The best third wheel you'll ever have. You can learn more at https://megadamik.com/

Kristin Andrews is the creative designer at Kreative Blends (@kreativeblends) has a true passion for being creative. She's a self-taught Calligraphy Artist, who enjoys spending time with her MANY Tombow Dual Brush Pens along with an assortment of others. Born and raised in the Chicago area, she loves meeting new calligra-FRIENDS and other artists/designers.  Just show her to the nearest cafe, she'll bring her Rhodia Dot Pad and Tombow markers and make herself right at home! Aside from her passion of lettering, Kristin has an extensive digital marketing background that also includes a Master of Science in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. She has worked with companies such as PepsiCo, redbox, and Scientific Games - just to name a few. Lastly, but certainly not least, She's a wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. There isn’t a day that goes by where her passion doesn’t include them. EVERYTHING that she does, she does for them!   Follow her creatives on IG: kreativeblends.

Nick Scanlan was born and raised on the west side of Aurora and attended and graduated from Marmion Academy, Waubonsee Community College and Aurora University where he received his undergraduate degree in Communications.  He’s now a financial advisor with a major US investment firm and very involved with the Marmion Alumni Board and Aurora Rotary Club.