I’ve just announced that the Localist podcast is going on hiatus, maybe permanently. (More on that in the last few minutes of this episode.) I’ve done so much that I’m proud of with the Localist, but instead of being happy about its successes, I find myself dwelling on the thought that it should have been…
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Almost at the same time I started dating my now-husband Russell, he became obsessed with jiu jitsu. I’m not sure if…
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I’m the kind of person who wants Christmas Day to look like a Hallmark movie — the entire extended family spends…
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There are lots of practical reasons to shop local for the holidays: You don’t have to pay shipping. You’re supporting your…
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Finding a new favorite coffee shop isn’t always easy — do they carry your favorite drink? Can you sit for hours…
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Starbucks released their fall drinks yesterday, and today the calendar shifts to September — so even if autumn doesn't technically start…
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I approached Bryn Carey from Ski Butlers about coming on the Localist podcast because I was impressed by their customer service.…
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Our next two Localist episodes are going to focus on what a small business can do about the environment — and…
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In my experience, we small business owners are a scrappy bunch. And by “scrappy,” I of course mean, “cheap.” We don’t…
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I was introduced to Derek Matthews through Instagram. His product is candles, but I was drawn in by his Reels because…
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