Amy Shawley Paquette is a Virginia-based painter inspired by the natural world. Each one of her paintings begins with a walk in nature, taking in the environmental elements and collecting memories and experiences to apply to her work. Birds are her primary subject matter and she loves pairing them with botanical, landscape, and texture elements. She works from her own photos to create colorfully detailed and richly layered paintings. Amy most frequently paints in watercolor but her favorite medium is oil paint, especially when layered over textured acrylic surfaces.

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Lauren DiFrank is the owner of Bella Ballerina Highland Creek, a Bella Ballerina franchise serving families in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Since opening the studio four years ago, she has built a thriving community centered on helping young children grow in confidence, creativity, and a love of dance.

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Christina Martin (Chris) is the baker and owner of Florosa, a commissary bakery & flower farm based in Charlottesville, VA.

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Christian is the founder of More Than A Cup, a premium mobile coffee bar serving the Charlotte Metro area.

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In this episode, Allie shows her dedication to community support, quality, and how those have also coincided with her personal growth. Listen to this chat to hear wisdom about resilience, adaptation, intentionality in business, and the importance of community (in both life and business). 

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Linda Livernois is an award-winning makeup artist and beauty expert specializing in makeup for film and photography with a special focus on luxury bridal makeup.

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With Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica and Arnie the Armadillo Goes Backpacking in Brazil, Eden has been sharing her love of learning and literacy with the next generation since 2023.

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Dr. Rachael Carreon is a pediatric physical therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and infant development expert with over 12 years of experience. She specializes in supporting babies with oral ties and feeding challenges, torticollis, plagiocephaly, body tension, and gross motor delays.

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Dr. Frankoski started the PT practice, Be the Change Physiotherapy, in April 2018 to be able to create the change she wishes to see in the therapy and medical world by empowering patients with knowledge, individualized and one-on-one care without insurance limitations.

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In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey of building a private therapy practice in Charlottesville, focusing on her specialty, EFT, and how she maintains her well-being while managing things like boundaries and the ebbs and flows of business. 

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Patsy Lupton is the owner of Publicity Wax Studio, a space rooted in inclusivity, body positivity, and a whole lot of community. 

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Jennifer Bryerton, MaEd is the founder and publisher of CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine and VirginiaSummerCamp.com. For 25+ years, she's built award-winning niche media brands and helped small local businesses increase visibility through strategic marketing, SEO, content, and creative community partnerships. Jennifer specializes in helping local businesses leverage their stories to attract long-term clients for sustained growth.

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Listen to this episode as Freddy shares his journey of embracing the present, finding fulfillment in human connections, and the power of curiosity and introspection.

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On this episode, we chat about what it's like to accept that the to-do list never ends, and still making time for rest and connection; what it's like to navigate reviews and feedback in the age of social media and being online; and on finding a competitive edge by adding a personal touch to everything. 

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Brittany’s floral career was introduced first as an unplanned opportunity, and grew to a love for creating artwork utilizing natural elements. Since then, she has been in the industry for 20 years, designing floral decor for events varying from weddings to corporate parties, celebrations, and memorials. With every purchase, a portion of the profits are donated to wildlife rehabilitation efforts through Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary in Schuyler, Virginia. Horse & Hen combines the gift of natural artistry with eco-conscious methodologies.

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Patrick and his husband, Jason Becton, opened MarieBette Cafe and Bakery in 2014. It is named after their daughters, Marian and Betty. In 2019, they partnered with William Darsie to open Petite MarieBette, and in 2024, they opened Sbrocco's Donuts and Espresso with Melissa Portera.

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Rob Wooten is a multidisciplinary designer and artist who is currently the creative director and partner at Convoy, a Charlottesville/Richmond-based design and development studio, and a curator and collaborator with Trailhead Creative at Home Fire Gallery. This gallery focuses on local artists and designers. Illustrator and writer at Hanging Moon Comics (an upcoming comic book) and founder of Design Friends, a group focused on graphic design-focused events and community initiatives.

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In this episode, Alexandra shares her journey from a competitive tennis player to a coach and community leader. She discusses her mission to make tennis accessible, the founding of Apex Performance Center, and the importance of community support. Alexandra also opens up about personal challenges, including her wife's battle with cancer and the joys and trials of parenthood.

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