
The Foundery Podcast
Insightful conversations with founders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to help you learn, grow, and lead better
Episodes
22 episodes
22.) 2024 Business Recap and What We're Taking Into 2025 (Kairos Creative Co. // Sam Lucas)
In this episode we're talking with Sam Lucas from the Kairos Creative Co. about our wins and losses from 2024 and what we're taking into 2025 to improve and grow our businesses
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:01:34

21.) Managing Business Growth, Transition, and Pivoting (Bromlyn Fitzgerald of Bees Knees and Shaky Hands Coffee)
In this episode we're talking with Bromlyn, the owner of Bees Knees Coffee, a coffee truck who is currently about to open the doors on her own bricks and mortar shop. As a coffee shop, Bromlyn has had other physical locations outside of her cof...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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55:48

20.) Amazing Women In Business (Elizabeth Hay of the Happy Valley Launch Box)
In this episode we're talking with Elizabeth Hay of the Happy Valley Launch Box powered by PNC Bank. Elizabeth is a staple in our local business community with a passion for helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas in a low risk environment s...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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55:10

19.) Bonus Episode- Alchemy Stylist Jessica Kephart
In this episode we're talking with one of our in-house stylists at Alchemy Salon, Jessica Kephart.She shares about her journey into the industry, then out of the industry... then back into the industry which is a journey that we think mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:15:50

18.) Whole Body Health with Dr. Maggie (Dr. Maggie with Recenter Chiropractic and Functional Health)
On this episode we're joined by Dr. Maggie from Recenter chiropractic and functional wellness. It's a super interesting discussion about how health and wellness need to be approached on a case by case basis and taken in context of the whole per...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:06:19

17.) Do Hard Stuff with Marc McMaster (Owner/Partner of Remax Realty and Hammer Down Armament)
In this episode we're talking with Marc McMaster who owns several local businesses and he offers some of his advice that he's learned over the years about how to be successful networking your business, growing your clientele, and differentiatin...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:04:07

16.) Our Youngest Business Owner EVER (Veronica Zelner of Tan LUXE/Baked Tampa Bay)
In this fun episode we're talking with Veronica Zelner, our youngest guest on the podcast to date.Veronica was a Penn State student who started spray tanning people out of her downtown apartment in order to support her body building pas...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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49:40

15.) Day Drinking with Janet Egerer (Entrepreneur and co- owner of PYP Studio)
In this episode we're sitting down with Janet Egerer, owner and business partner of friend of the podcast, Kerry Bestwick.She talks about doing business in a partnership, managing productivity with ADHD, and the simple truth about how w...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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59:26

14.) The Foundery Bookclub- (Sam Lucas from Kairos Creative Co.)
We're talking about the best books that we've found for entrepreneurs that will help you break out of a rut, take things to the next level, or just stay motivated and learn something new.Books mentioned in this episode:1.) T...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:26

13.) The Best Croissants Come From Lima Peru (Tatiana Polay from the Cake Shop by Tati)
As entrepreneurs, all we can do is control the controllables and adapt to the rest. Which is exactly what brought Tati from the Cake Shop, all the way from Lima Peru to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania where she makes some of the best croissants in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:12:57

12.) Boobs, Butts, and Business (Staci Egan from Smith and Front)
Staci Egan from Smith and Front could teach a master class on giving the people what they want. She started out as a jewelry maker but her business has shifted and evolved as she’s seen what’s most popular and what her customers and loc...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:12

11.) Turning $500 Into A Thriving Clothing Business - (Emily Boone - By A Thread Boutique)
Emily Boone won $500 and took the winnings to launch her business, By A Thread Boutique. 6 years later, she's still going strong and her business is thriving! It's a super interesting story and definitely worth the listen.Emily's vision...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:04

10.) Happy Valley Hannah Talks Content Creation for Small Businesses
In this episode we're talking with Happy Valley Hannah, a local content creator who's exploded onto the scene by helping local businesses market themselves with social media content and great networking.Check out Hannah's work here and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:15

9.) Navigating Failure in Business - (Sam Lucas, Kairos Creative Co. // Part 2)
In this second episode with Sam, we talk about our wins and losses in our previous year of business, how we navigate the difficult times, and the lessons that we'll carry forward into the future of our companies.Check out Sam's work her...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:35

8.) Side Hustle or Business? - (Sam Lucas, Kairos Creative Co. // Part 1)
In this episode we talk with Sam Lucas of the Kairos Creative Co., who also happens to be the technical producer of this podcast, about what the right approach to starting your business is... among a myriad of other things 😂Should you w...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:04:51

7.) Motherhood and Entrepreneurship (Lauren Lucas- Winged Beauty Studio & Alchemy Bridal)
In this episode we're talking with Lauren Lucas who formerly owned the Winged Beauty Studio and now spear-heads the Alchemy bridal team.Lauren is a new mother and we talk about how motherhood has impacted her professionally, how it has ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:30

6.) Buckle Up! (feat. Katie and Rachel from Alchemy Salon)
In this episode, we're having a laid back, totally unhinged (at times), conversation with Katie, the lead stylist at Alchemy Salon and Rachel, the lash artist at Alchemy.It's fun, it's insightful, and it's all over the place. Buckle up!...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:16:55

5.) A Healthier You Means A Healthier Business (Kerry Bestwick- PYP Studio)
In this episode we're talking with Kerry Bestwick, the owner of PYP Studio, life coach, wife, mother, and so much more. As an immigrant, a business owner, a mother, and the wife of a professional athlete, Kerry brings a lot of really unique exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:09

4.) Scaling and Finding your Business Leaders (Dave Faussette- Ikonic Ink)
In this episode we're talking with Dave Fausette, the owner of Ikonic Ink and Luxe Piercing Studio. At one point Dave owned nine locations spread out across the east coast from Pennsylvania to Florida.We talk about scaling, taking risks...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:23

3.) Starting Your Business feat. Viridian Cosmetic Tattoo
Let's talk about starting a business and how your experiences in the past, roots from childhood, and what you spend time around can impact what you ultimately throw yourself into as an entrepreneur!Featuring Jordyn, the owner of Viridia...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:48

2.) Building Your Team & Hiring Employees
In this episode we tackle what to look for when hiring, evaluating potential employees, and how to build the team that will help you take your business to the next level. AND bonus tips on how to buy a house 😂Be sure to follow or subscr...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:12:00
