That's How We Role

It is Women’s History Month and what a great time to share this conversation…

In this episode, I am speaking with not one, but TWO fabulous entrepreneurs and Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner. They are also co-hosts of the Proofing Stage podcast.

Michelle is a Returned Peace Corp Volunteer and has run 11 marathons. I guess that is how she has the stamina and energy to RUN a business.

Joan created the music streaming app, Fugue, that lets you hear what you want and forget what you don’t. She applies all that knowledge and experience to debunk the myth that it's the water that makes a good bagel.

Bottoms Up Bagels

Web: bottomsupbagels.com

Socials: instagram.com/bottomsupbagels

facebook.com/bottomsupbagels

Watch: youtube.com/@bottomsupbagels

See the BUB Roadshow in action

Proofing Stage

Web: proofingstage.com

Socials: instagram.com/proofingstage

tiktok.com/@proofingstage

Listen: https://proofingstage.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, I am speaking with Rachel Winchester, Win for short. Win is an entrepreneur, product designer, public speaker and creative.

She is the founder of The Focus Assistants, a Brooklyn-based startup, and Visual Webmaster, a company she created to pursue her dreams of creating and developing websites and collaborating with other entrepreneurs and creatives.

She is a leader in the WordPress community. WordPress is the leader in open source software you can use to quick and easily create beautiful websites, landing pages and more! Win is the host of the Philly WordPress Meetup as well as The WWW (Work With Win) livestream on Linkedin every week.

After a rather lengthy hiatus, That’s How We Role is back!

I am doing a slight departure from my normal interview-style podcast. This episode is a roundtable discussion on the SAG-AFTRA 2023 TV Theatrical Tentative Agreement. I am joined by my first time co-host, Courtney Rioux, host of The Whole Artist podcast.

We are joined by our fellow SAG-AFTRA board members and fellow TV/TH Negotiations Committee members, Shari Belafonte, Jason George Danielle Towne.
We talk about gains in this $1 Billion contract including the very first AI and Digital Replica language, hair and makeup consultations for performers of color, self-tape provisions, and more!

The deadline for voting is December 5th at 5PM PST. For more information, visit https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts2023.

Check out Courtney Rioux's podcast, The Whole Artist.

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Beyond Reach Studios
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I had the opportunity to meet and speak with some incredible, amazing and talented women for this episode. I attended the NY Now Gift Show and the Curve New York Winter Show in February. 

The first interview is with Elina Sofia Wang. She is the CEO & Co-Founder of ESW Beauty. 

Elina has created sustainably-made beauty products made with non-toxic ingredients, vegan & cruelty-free formulas, which are inspired by foods & beverages.

ESW Beauty is a female-founded company with a mission to support other women. Elina’s mission is to empower other females to achieve their dreams & prioritize their self love.

ESW Beauty partners with Women Aware, a non-profit organization, that promotes the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Our promise is to donate 10% of the profits from eswbeauty.com to Women Aware every month. 

Website:  ESW Beauty 

Instagram: esw.beauty

Curve New York is a B2B for Buyers and industry influencers to see new collections from 175+ top brands of lingerie, intimates, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear and accessories. 

There were representatives from all around the country. I spoke with three female business owners from the German Pavilion, Yanna, Co-Founder of Tizz & Tonic; Emily Renk of Zodiaque Studios and Christina Vivacqua-Weyers of Happy Undies.

I hope you enjoy this episode and listen to find out more about these incredible women and where you can purchase their products!

Yanna of Tizz & Tonic

Tizz & Tonic was founded by two sisters, Yanna & Imke, in 2017. They are a Canadian-sister duo who ended up in Germany starting a business together. 

They were raised by culture-curious, world-traveling parents that taught them that the sky's the limit, but the sky is beautiful and should be kept as so.

So they created Tizz & Tonic to get you more excited about greener fashion and be inspired to invest in better clothing. 

Uncomplicated style, uncompromised ethics - that’s what Tizz & Tonic are all about. Designed to energize you for each new day!

Website:  Tizzandtonic

Instagram:  tizzandtonic

Emily Renk of Zodiaque Studios

Zodiaque Studiosis a project exploring fashion and contemporary culture based in Berlin. Their collections are created with a passion for luxury that celebrates the senses and finding strength in vulnerability. 

Zodiaque Studios was founded by Emily Renk while studying at Central Saint Martins in London.

Website: Zodiaque Studios

Instagram:  @ZodiaqueStudios

Christina Vivacqua-Weyers of Happy Undies

Happy Undies is a modern trendy style inspired by colors and a flamboyant mood. It is a sporty and comfortable underwear that can also be worn in water as beachwear. Vivacqua is a lifestyle company from Munich for whom underwear is everything.

Happy Un

I had the opportunity to meet and interview, Diana Beshara, Restauranteur & Co-Founder of Cantina Royal Hot Sauce ONSITE at the NY NOW Winter Show.  

This is Cantina Royal’s first time at the show. And their journey from a restaurant to online hot sauce sales is a spicy tale…

Cantina Royal Hot Sauce was born in Brooklyn, NY has been featured on Hot Ones, the #1 most popular YouTube show with combined viewing of 100+ Million people.

Cantina Royal Hot Sauce is PROUDLY Woman Owned, Minority Owned, and Made in NYC!

Thoughtfully sourced from Mexico, carefully curated, and lovingly made in Brooklyn.

Born out of Williamsburg Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Cantina Royal, by Restauranteur Diana Beshara & Executive Chef Julio MM.

Drip. Drip. Coat. Repeat - Meet your new favorite hot sauce!

https://cantinaroyalhotsauce.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cantinaroyalhotsauce
https://www.instagram.com/cantinaroyalhotsauce/
https://www.flowcode.com/page/cantinaroyalhotsauce

For Redwood Empire Whiskey's head distiller Lauren Patz,
the secret to craft distilling is passion, palate and patience. Growing​ ​up in a winemaking family, she developed the palate and​ ​appreciation for good food and drink from a very early age. 

After​ ​earning a dual degree in Classics and Japanese at Bates College,​ ​teaching English in Japan, and working at Tcho Chocolate's​ ​factory,

Lauren discovered her true calling when she joined Spirit​ ​Works, a small Sonoma County distillery, in 2013 as an apprentice​ ​distiller. Diving fully into learning her craft, she swiftly worked her
way up to Head Distiller and managed all Spirit Works operations
and product development for three years before joining Redwood
Empire Whiskey in January 2021.

Lauren has judged at the American Distilling Institute since 2017,
and taught distillation seminars and workshops in the local
community. Her passion and creativity help to push Redwood
Empire's innovation forward without abandoning its roots. "l ask
a lot of questions," she says, "and I drive us further toward
defining our identity on the distilling side."

Website: https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com
Instagram:  redwoodempirewhiskey
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/redwoodempirewhiskey

 Hey there beautiful people. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. Feliz Navidad, and a very, very Happy New Year. The holidays are a very hectic time and and slightly stressful for me. There's travel, there's shopping, there's packing. Whew! But anyway, I just wanted to take some time during the holidays and,  thank all of you who have tuned into the podcast over my first year as a podcaster.

April of 2023 will be year number two for for That's How We Role. I'm so looking forward to see what year two is going to bring. It's been quite, quite a, quite an adventure. It seems like it was just yesterday, and then it seems like it's been forever. Either way, I'm blessed and thankful to be on this amazing journey with all of you.

I've met so many incredible people and other podcasters along the way. I've really learned so much, just a great learning opportunity for me. But anyway, I have a great episode coming in January. I thought I'd wait until after the holidays to release it, so I invite you to join me for my interview with Lauren Patz, and Lauren is the head distiller at Redwood Empire Whiskey. So I'm looking forward to sharing that episode with you, 

And, and speaking of whiskey and, and the holidays. Is anyone making fruitcake? I used to love fruitcake. My grandmother used to dab it with homemade wine to keep it moist, and she would really, as we used to say, doctor on it, just making it so delicious and so special.

So, question for those making, giving or receiving fruitcakes this year. Will you be dabbing yours with wine or whiskey to keep it moist? I'm sure that whiskey would be really good on fruitcake, right? Right? Let me know how you keep your food cake delicious and moist, or whether or not you even like food cake.

DM me and let me know that That's How We Role. Or you can DM me directly, Avis Boone on Instagram. I'm wishing all you beautiful people, a very happy New Year. And a joyous and blessed 2023.

Maggy and her family started their journey seven years ago into the Mezcal world. A family trip to Oaxaca city that led them by mistake to a small town 3 hrs drive uphill, Sola de Vega, land known for its exquisite Mezcal. 

Maggy gained her extensive expertise by digging a little deeper into the producers’ life. Together with her family they have accomplished to support a few Mezcaleros from the village. 

Her entrepreneurial spirit has kept the brand alive through the years, and her passion and devotion has helped the brand expand into new markets. 

Maggy is now based in Canada. She founded Coa de Jima Inc, an agency that represents Don Sixto Mezcal in Ontario, Canada. She believes that to have outstanding growth the mezcaleros and the agave farmers are as important as the marketing, importer, or distributors. 

Maggy graduated from the Fashion Marketing program in Toronto and graduated with a trend-forecasting and Haute Couture diploma in Paris. She achieved her bachelor’s degree in fashion design from Mexico.

Don Sixto produces 6 different types of Mezcals, which have proudly won national and international awards through the years . Starting with, Don Sixto Mezcal Coyote, winner of gold medal with 95 points in The 2022 Chilled 100 Spirits,  winner of gold medal with 95 points in  New York International Spirits Competition 2022, winner of gold medal and Top 99 Mezcal in CAVA Magazine in Mexico, and a few more gold medals from “The Academy of Mezcal and Maguey A.C.”

Mezcal Don Sixto Arroqueño, award winner of New York International Spirits Competition 2022. Don Sixto Mezcal Tobala, silver medal winner and Top 99 Mezcal in CAVA Magazine in Mexico 2022, gold medal winner  “The Academy of Mezcal and Maguey A.C.”  2019. Don Sixto Mezcal Barril winner of gold medal with 95 points in  New York International Spirits Competition 2022, and winner of silver medal from “The Academy of Mezcal and Maguey A.C.” Don Sixto.

Mezcal Mexicano winner of silver medal from “The Academy of Mezcal and Maguey A.C.” Don Sixto Mezcal Espadin  won silver medal in 2022 and 2019, from “The Academy of Mezcal and Maguey A.C."

Instagram:  DonSixto
Website:  Don Sixto Mezcal
Twitter:  @DonSixtoMezcal
Facebook: Don Sixto Mezcal
Pinterest:  Don Sixto Mezcal

Lauren Flick is a writer, producer and director who has worked for such notable networks as NBC, CBS, A&E and AMC. She has written articles on feminism, environmental causes and social justice and is frequently featured on CNBC’s digital platform. 

She has a drive and passion for politics and human rights and actively creates content for many political organizations and campaigns. She is the NYC Events Chair for Women In Media, an organization that promotes gender balance in the film and entertainment industries for filmmakers who work above and below the line and the people who love to collaborate with them. 

She is a Board Member of Friends of the Metro Theater, a group of neighborhood residents that have come together to tackle the task of revitalizing the Metro Theatre on the upper west side.

Website:  Lauren Flick.com
Linkedin:  Lauren Flick
Twitter:  Lauren Flick
Instagram:  Lauren Flick
 
Women In Media
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Twitter:  @WomenNMedia

Ina Coveney is a 6-figure entrepreneur, business coach and host of The Global Phenomenon Podcast.  She helps up-and-coming online coaches monetize their tiny audience through organic lead generation strategies before they invest time and money in audience growth. Her mission is to help others do the same. 

Ina reached 6-figures in her business before ever cracking 1,000 followers on any of her platforms, and her mission to help coaches do the same.

Her motto is to stop living paycheck to paycheck and design a rich and abundant life with one purpose, to help others become the next global phenomenon….

Website:  Ina Coveney

Instagram: @yourengagementcoach

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