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Season 1

April 13, 2020

A Blueprint for Business Longevity

For 41 years, Willie Edwards owned and operated Willie's Carwash, on the east side of Warren, Ohio. Before taking the solo entrepreneurial leap-of-faith, leaving his job, ending a partnership, and overcoming the fear of uncer...

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March 12, 2020

A Sweet New Beginning

What started as a 30-day challenge that included a little sabotaging turned out to be the start of an entrepreneurial journey for Tiffany King, owner of Bumpers Cheesecakery. Included in her journey was the closing of GM Lord...

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March 1, 2020

Empowering through Health and Happiness

PūrYoga is a way of life, and it's lead by owner Shannon Shugart. From her beginnings to recently opening a second location, Shannon shares her thoughts on life and business growth as well as her expertise in Yoga and its ben...

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Jan. 15, 2020

Turning Past Experiences into a Passion

"If you're doing what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." After listening to Micheal Hagyari, you'll realize there is truth to this. From the working jobs that he dreaded to being given a life-changing employment...

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Dec. 24, 2019

A Leap of Faith and Helping Downtown Growth

Opening a restaurant isn't easy. But deciding to open a restaurant with no experience in the industry or having started a business before, is risky. Tony Schoffer, co-owner of the Warren Speakeasy Lounge, in downtown Warren, ...

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Nov. 27, 2019

Beauty, Resilience, and Collaboration

Nakilia Adams is an advanced Esthetician and owner of Bee and Bee, LLC, a Warren Ohio based business. Taking on the roles of wife, mother, grandmother, and boss, we discuss: Her journey into entrepreneurship Bee and Bee, LLC ...

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Nov. 21, 2019

Peer Mentoring and Leadership for the Student Athlete

Sound United Presents... Michael Engram, the Executive Director of an organization that focuses on the social and academic development of student-athletes. That organization is called Game Changers Leadership and Peer Mentori...

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Nov. 8, 2019

Manufacturing to Entrepreneurship

Tim Drummond, the owner of Artististics Silkscreening, decided to plant his flag in downtown Warren, Ohio, well before it's resurgence as a vibrant downtown area. Hear his story of risks, mistakes, and the success of being in...

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Oct. 29, 2019

Getting to Know Chef Gabe Gouvas

Gabriel Gouvas, Owner and Head Chef of downtown Warren, Ohio's newest restaurant, West & Main, candidly shares his background, thoughts, and answers a few random questions that you'll find interesting. Local? Check out the We...

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