Annie Glenn (AKA Urban Girl Annie) started her company, LG Retail Enterprises, back in 1994 and she’s been doing retail ever since. Although she majored in literature in college, Annie’s known she wanted to own her own business from the age of 10. With no prior background in retail, she…
One of my all-time favorite episodes is back with Annie Glenn from Urban Girl Accessories! We first spoke right after COVID, and her positive outlook and silver lining mindset were truly inspiring. Now, with 12 or 13 stores, her journey continues to amaze! In this chat, we dive into how…
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I’m so excited to re-air one of my absolute favorite episodes with Iris Fuller, the legendary founder of Filamento in San Francisco! If you’re in retail, you know Filamento was the place to be, and hearing Iris share her journey of creating magic in a non-shoppable area was truly inspiring.…
Retail icon Iris Fuller opened her store, Fillamento, back in April 1981 and led the Fillmore District neighborhood renaissance in the San Francisco area. In its heyday, Fillamento was three floors at Fillmore and Sacramento and was filled to the brim with furniture, glassware, linens, bath items and eclectic gifts…
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Mary Liz Curtin is passionate about independent retail. Her knowledge of all aspects of the gift, craft and home industries gives her a unique point of view, encompassing the needs of retailers, vendors and sales representatives. She is also a heck of a retail shopper and loves to crawl malls,…
I'm so excited to re-air this conversation with the amazing Mary Liz Curtin! 🙌 She's the powerhouse behind Leon and Lulu, a 15,000 sq. ft. lifestyle store in a former roller-skating rink just outside Detroit. 🛍️🏠 In this episode, Mary Liz dives into her journey of building an independent retail…
The mic is hot, and the conversation is even hotter! I had an amazing time chatting with Erin Hasler, the founder of Root Adorned, about her journey from crafting jewelry to curating a shop full of beautiful treasures. ✨ In this episode, Erin shares: 🌟 The story behind Root Adorned…
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Root Adorned is the brainchild/dream project of Erin Hasler. Erin's love for beautiful treasures began most likely at birth (maybe in the womb?) and has grown ever since. A self-described magpie, easily distracted by anything that sparkles; Erin continues to fill her own home with rugs, plants, pottery and dogs.…
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Based in Seattle, Andrew Fegler is the brains and beauty behind That’s So Andrew, the sassy gift brand for the girls, gays, and theys. He’s been sailing the entrepreneurial seas for over a decade and has gone from manufacturing, to having a brick & mortar, to creating an exclusive wholesale…
I’m so excited to share my conversation with Andrew Fegler, the creative behind That’s So Andrew – the sassy gift brand for the girls, gays, and theys! 💅✨ We chatted about his recent experiences during the show season, his killer social media strategy, and what he's planning for his pop-up…
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I just wrapped up an amazing podcast episode with Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti, the creative minds behind Lily & Marigold Home + Design! 🌸 With over 20 years of experience between them, these lifelong friends opened up about building their business, using storytelling in their displays, and juggling the…
Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti are lifelong friends and passionate designers with over 20 years of combined experience. They founded Lily & Marigold Home + Design on a shared belief: women can thrive in their careers, embrace motherhood, and create beautiful, functional spaces that truly feel like home. At Lily…
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In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into my recent 40th high school reunion and all the fun memories that came flooding back! 🎓✨ Plus, I’m sharing what life has been like since my move to Oregon—spoiler alert: it’s been a wild ride! I also chat about the importance of recharging…
In this solo show, Michelle recaps her 40th high school reunion and what it was like to geek out over retail with her former classmates...without her old insecurities. She catches everyone up on what’s been going on since the move to Oregon and living life at a much slower pace.…
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Ken Lain is known by his friends as 'The Mountain Gardener'. His weekly garden advice is featured by Prescott Living and Prescott Woman Magazines, the Daily Courier, Prescott eNews, and Signals AZ Newspapers. Ken is passionate about plants, creative landscape design, and spreading the good news that gardening is healthy…
I’m thrilled to share my latest podcast episode with Ken Lain, aka 'The Mountain Gardener'! 🌄✨ Ken, the owner of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ, opens up about his amazing journey from banking to embracing his passion for gardening. In this episode, we dive into how he keeps his…
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