In this special student episode we'll talk to Thea Piziali, a rising 7th grader at JFK Middle School in Northampton, MA. Thea has created her own podcast, Beauty Secrets XOXO, as a Community Classroom tutoring project. We are so proud of her work researching how to create a podcast, investigating a beauty question, writing her own script, practicing, and recording it.

In this episode of Beauty Secrets XOXO, we'll learn how to take better care of our nails.  Enjoy!

In the last Monday Moxie of season 1 (episode 17), we talk to Kathryn Kothe, the owner/operator of Cycle Pottery. We'll learn about this community pottery hub, including 1) why it's named Cycle Pottery, 2) what other successful business she created (and sold), and 3) how she collaborates with other potters in this dynamic space.

To connect with Kathryn and learn more about Cycle Pottery, please visit:

• https://www.cyclepottery.com/
• IG: @cyclepottery
• FB: @cyclepottery

In this week’s episode, we talk to Lindsay Fogg-Willits, the owner/operator of Art Always. We'll learn about this gem of a creativity hub, including 1) how she has been running her business for 20 years, 2) why collaboration is an important pillar of her work, and 3) how she thinks about balancing her "business baby" and her other two babies (her kids!).

To connect with Lindsay and learn more about Art Always, please visit:

• https://art-always.net/
• IG: @artalwaysflorence
• FB: @artalways

In this week’s episode, we talk to Adrienne Bashista, the owner/operator of Passalongs Farm and Florist. We'll learn about this flourishing flower farm including 1) how she switched from being a school librarian to a flower farmer, 2) how her business has done during the pandemic and 3) how she thinks about work/life balance.

To connect with Adrienne and learn more about Passlongs Flower Farm and Florist (and her awesome flower share), please visit:

• https://passalongs.com/
• Florist IG: @Passalongs
• FB: @Passalongs
• Art IG: @yo.adrienne.art 

In this week’s episode, we talk to Georgie Brunton of the Miss Florence Diner in Florence, MA, and the Stepsister Cafe in East Longmeadow, MA. We'll learn about what it's like to take over a historic diner, including 1) what it has been like running a restaurant in a pandemic, 2) how she ended up owning Miss Flo's, and 3) what barriers she's faced as a female business owner.

To connect with Georgie and learn more about the Miss Florence Diner, please visit:

• https://www.imissflorencediner.com/ 
• IG: @missflorencediner 
• FB: @MissFlos
  
  
  

In this week’s episode, we talk to Annie Lynch and Maggie Shar, the co-founders of Little Roots.  We'll hear about how they built a music business for kids that is a gem in the community (and grew a much larger reach during the lockdown in the pandemic). We'll learn about 1) how they met and decided to form a business together, 2) how they pivoted and grew during the pandemic and 3) how their not-so-little brand and business is growing.

To connect with Annie and Maggie and learn more about Little Roots, please visit:

• https://www.littlerootsmusic.com/
• IG: @LittleRootsFamilyMusic
• FB: @LittleRootsFamilyMusic

In this week’s episode, we talk to Myssie Lacharite and Rosalie Black, the co-founders of The Wild Chestnut Cafe in Florence, MA. We'll learn about this brand new bakery and restaurant, including 1) what it has been like opening a business in a pandemic, 2) how their mission drives their delicious work (vegan and compassion-driven!), and 3) what it's like to run a business with your bestie.

To connect with Rosalie and Myssie and learn more about The Wild Chestnut Cafe, please visit:

• https://www.wildchestnutcafe.com/
• IG: @wildchestnutcafe 
• FB: @wildchestnutcafe

In this week’s episode, we talk to Marilyn Rivera, the owner/operator of the Florence Barber Shop. We'll learn about this all-female-run barbershop, including 1) what it was like taking over an established business), 2) why she took the plunge into working for herself, and 3) how she thinks about building a team.

To connect with Marilyn and learn more about Florence Barber Shop, please visit:

• https://florence-barbershop.square.site
• IG: florence_barber_shop_
• Facebook