Indie Business Podcast

This episode features an interview with Katherine Robinson of Wildwood Aromas, discussing her journey as an introverted entrepreneur who started an aromatherapy business to provide essential oil blends for health and wellness.

This episode features an interview with Kimberly Cross, a U.S.

This episode features an interview with artist entrepreneur Rachel Beyer, discussing how she built a successful business combining art, herbs, and aromatherapy while managing chronic pain and maintaining balance.

This episode features an interview with Chelsea Selby Randazza, founder of Witch Baby Soap, discussing her journey from making soap at home to building a successful direct-to-consumer business with subscription boxes and retail stores.

Host Donna Maria interviews longtime entrepreneur Toushonta Hogan about her journey through business growth phases, focusing on her current expansion with Scentsational Soaps, including life changes and scaling strategies.

This episode features an interview with Brittany Hogan of Nefertem Holistic Skincare, exploring how ancient symbolism and meaning inform their bath and body product line designed for personal reflection and evolution.

Donna Maria interviews Rhonda Walters, founder of Rare Glow Organic Shea Products, discussing her 40-year career in beauty and entrepreneurship to inspire listeners in building their businesses.

This episode features an interview with Christy Krustova of Savari Naturals, discussing her journey from a nature-loving background to building a detailed, intuition-driven business with her husband.

Host Donna Maria interviews Christine Minart, who started a fragrance business after a pandemic-canceled perfume-making event, sharing tips on integrating life experiences into branding.

Host Donna Maria interviews Patti Liu of Free Flow Botanicals about her holistic skincare business, self-care rituals, and integrating ancestral practices into her products.

Interview with Sarah Jeanetten of Blank Mason Candles about starting her business during the pandemic and pivoting to online sales.

Donna Maria interviews Najah Renice about her journey from hair struggles to building the Femme Noire brand, offering advice on entrepreneurship and overcoming job insecurity.

Donna Maria interviews Ayanna Jackson, a handmade entrepreneur who balances a full-time job with her business Arborea Creations, discussing her journey and pandemic adaptations.

Interview with Mindy Chang of 5Beauty about her journey from creating a skincare formula for her daughter to running a full-time handmade beauty brand.

Host Donna Maria interviews Patricia Nizalowski about correcting pricing issues after purchasing Green Valley Herbal.

Interview with Isabel Alvarez of Albisa Candles about her handmade candle business rooted in Cuban heritage.

Host Donna Maria interviews Laura Luther, founder of Olive My Skin, about her journey in the handmade bath and body business.

Host Donna Maria interviews Kiera Fritsch of Pure Body Nantucket about her organic skincare business journey.

Host Donna Maria interviews Mike Newstrom, a lavender farmer and president of the US Lavender Growers Association, about his entrepreneurial journey and marketing strategies.

Host Donna Maria introduces an interview with Megan Sencock, a mineral makeup maker who built a full-time online business from a small town.

Host Donna Maria interviews Rhonda Porter Altima about Souda Haiti's mission to empower Haitians through entrepreneurship after Hurricane Matthew.

Host Donna Maria introduces an interview with Tashonta Hogan of Sensational Soaps, discussing her entrepreneurial journey from warm-up to blast-off phase.

Host Donna Maria introduces an interview with intellectual property attorney Andrea Hentz Evans, discussing entrepreneurship and IP protection for makers.

Host Donna Maria interviews Christina Wentram of Soapsies about building a successful handmade soap business in just 12 months.

Host Donna Maria introduces an interview with Khadijah Dawn Carroll, who shares how she grew her henna art business with multiple income streams and customer engagement.

Host Donna Maria interviews Jennifer Hardaway of Clean Spa, who shares her journey from starting a bath and body product business in 2005 to expanding into wholesale, a retail store, and a mobile perfume party service.

Host Donna Maria introduces Michelle Smith of Mama Suds, a former teacher turned successful cleaning products entrepreneur.

Host Donna Maria interviews Cara Brooke, founder of Waxing Cara, about her entrepreneurial journey and tips for creating a brand logo.