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From Firefighter To Business Owner – An Interview With Jaracz Swain

From Firefighter To Business Owner, An Interview With Jaracz Swain

In this Small Business Small Talk Episode we learn the story of former firefighter turned entrepreneur with guest Jaracz Swain, owner of Safety Net.

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Chamber of St. Matthews https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/

Eagle Eye Strategies https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/

Jaracz Swain
Owner, Safety Net

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Marketing Operations

Side Gigs Can Be Businesses, Too – An Interview With Deirdre Moultrie

Side Gigs Can Be Businesses, Too - An Interview With Deirdre Moultrie

Guest, Deirdre (Dee) Moultrie shares her story of how ShingleHanger.com came to life to support others like her with side gigs to function as professional businesses.  

www.ShingleHanger.com

Sponsored by:

Chamber of St. Matthews – https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/

Eagle Eye Strategies – https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/

Deirdre Moultrie
Founder & CRO, ShingleHanger

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Law

Change Is Constant – Christy Smallwood

Change is constant - Christy Smallwood

In this episode of Small Business Small Talk host, Christy Smallwood, shares some updates about the podcast including the newly launched website and insights from previous episodes.

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Travel

From Teacher To Travel Agent – An Interview With Tara Branch

From Teacher To Travel Agent - An Interview With Tara Branch

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, guest Tara Branch, shares her story of transitioning into business ownership from teaching over 20 years. We also discuss what travel is like during a global pandemic.

Vacations By Tara

Sponsored by:

Chamber of St. Matthews https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/

Eagle Eye Strategies https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/

Tara Branch
Owner, Vacations by Tara

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Marketing Media

Starting A New Business In A Pandemic That Brings A Community Together – An Interview With Maria Mears

Starting A New Business In A Pandemic That Brings A Community Together - An Interview With Maria Mears

First episode of 2021!  Guest, Maria Mears, Owner/Editor of NoCo Living, shares her story of starting a new magazine venture during a pandemic.  Lots of learned lessons in a short amount of time.

http://www.noco-living.com/

Sponsored by: 

Chamber of St. Matthews  http://www.stmatthewschamber.com/

Eagle Eye Strategies http://www.EagleEyeStrategies.biz/

Maria Mears
Owner & Editor, NoCo Living Magazine

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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International

Small Business Strong On Both Sides Of The Ocean – An Interview With Serena Gay

Small Business Strong On Both Sides Of The Ocean - An Interview With Serena Gay

A very special episode of Small Business Small Talk!

A random reach-out turns into an in-depth conversation about the state of small business in Louisville, Kentucky and in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This episode’s guest, Serena Gay, a BBC-trained broadcaster and founder of Made4U Podcasts, hosts a podcast that focus on the revival of small business in Cheltenham through the pandemic. It was perfect timing for a year-end conversation about staying in business through a global pandemic, being innovative, and horse racing!

Serena Gay, www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk

New Series of “Business Revival – In Gloucestershire” live now.

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Serena Gay
Owner, Made4U Podcasts

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Education

Continuing Education Still Matters – An Interview With Wanda Shaw

Continuing Education Still Matters - An Interview With Wanda Shaw

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk we chat about what it takes to keep learning today to level up in our businesses with Wanda Shaw, Community Relations Coordinator with Webster University.

http://www.webster.edu/locations/louisville/index.php

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Wanda Shaw
Community Relations Coordinator, Webster University

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Event Industry

Events During COVID-19 Restrictions – An Interview With Megan Jones and Janna Holland

Events During COVID-19 Restrictions - An Interview With Megan Jones and Janna Holland

On this special “on-location” episode of Small Business Small Talk, we hear what hosting and coordinating events is like during the COVID-19 restrictions from guests Megan Jones and Janna Holland of Rivers Edge Events & Rentals, and how a little creative thinking can help sustain a business while still making weddings magical for couples.

http://www.riversedgeeventsandvenue.com/

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Janna Holland and Megan Jones 
Rivers Edge Events & Rentals

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Caregiving Medical Non-Profit Retail

Putting Lagniappe In All You Do – An Interview With Katherine Autin

Putting Lagniappe In All You Do - An Interview With Katherine Autin

This episode of Small Business Small Talk’s guest is Katherine Autin, the founder and CEO of not just one company, but three! Kat’s Jewelry & Gems, Parkinson’s Partners, and Visionary Caregivers. Hear from her about her extensive background in business owning while being a caregiver for her husband.

www.KatsJewelryGems.com

www.VisionaryCaregivers.com

www.ParkinsonPartners.com

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Katherine Autin
Founder & CEO,
Kat’s Jewelry & Gems, Parkinson’s Partners, Visionary Caregivers

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Non-Profit

Why Inclusion Matters For Everyone – An Interview With Steven Michael Carr

Why Inclusion Matters For Everyone - An Interview With Steven Michael Carr

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, Director of Development, Steven Michael Carr shares his story of why he’s so passionate about cultivating an environment of inclusion for all people

www.MattinglyEdge.org

Mattingly Edge cultivates partnerships that enable people with disabilities to thrive at work, at home, and in relationships.

Our mission is based on the belief that people with disabilities have the right to the same privileges and responsibilities as other citizens. We know that communities are better when everyone is included.

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Steven Michael Carr
Director of Development, Mattingly Edge

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk