There’s a certain kind of person who gets excited about staying in a hotel just to get some work done, and…
Carrie Rollwagen
In Search of Inspiration
My husband just opened a business, but instead of being burned out and uninspired, he’s actually become more creative. Before the…
Goodbye, Localist Podcast
I’ve just announced that the Localist podcast is going on hiatus, maybe permanently. (More on that in the last few minutes…
Introducing: Ohm Jiu Jitsu
Almost at the same time I started dating my now-husband Russell, he became obsessed with jiu jitsu. I’m not sure if…
How to Bring Christmas to Your AirBNB or Hotel Room
I’m the kind of person who wants Christmas Day to look like a Hallmark movie — the entire extended family spends…
Buy-Local Bingo
There are lots of practical reasons to shop local for the holidays: You don’t have to pay shipping. You’re supporting your…
Where Do I Get Coffee in Birmingham?
Finding a new favorite coffee shop isn’t always easy — do they carry your favorite drink? Can you sit for hours…
The Buy-Local Fall Starter Pack
Starbucks released their fall drinks yesterday, and today the calendar shifts to September — so even if autumn doesn't technically start…
Want Your Business to Fight Climate Change? Aim for Progress, Not Perfection
I approached Bryn Carey from Ski Butlers about coming on the Localist podcast because I was impressed by their customer service.…
Can Small Businesses Afford to Care about the Environment?
Our next two Localist episodes are going to focus on what a small business can do about the environment — and…