In this episode, Emily McNulty and I chat about her dream job as the innkeeper of MaMere’s Guest house, a charming bed and breakfast in Monmouth, Oregon. We discuss the house’s history, how she stepped into this career, activities to do in the Willamette Valley, her love of baking, and Emily’s new thing. I loved…
Beth Clark — Alabama Olive Farm
Over and over, I hear stories like Beth Clark’s. Her kids had flown the nest, she had extra time on her hands, and she craved a project. A sizable endeavor she could sink her teeth and energy into. And so, this dynamo started an Alabama olive farm. The former Delta flight attendant and her husband…
Podcast – Erika Owen – Travel to Iceland
Someday, I’d love to travel to Iceland. In this episode, I chat with Erika Owen. The Brooklyn-based travel and design writer is an expert on all things Iceland. We discuss the best time of the year to visit Iceland, flaneuring, and must-see sights. Erika talks about puffins, cloudberries, silver foxes, lava tunnels, and the Icelandic…
Podcast – Barb Heilman – UnbuckleMe
In this episode, grandmother and former occupational hand therapist Barb Heilman and I discuss how she invented UnbuckleMe, the handy little gadget that opens those pesky car seats effortlessly. We talk about her and her daughter’s successful Shark Tank appearance, the brand new Totebook car seat activity product, how it feels to enter the business…
Ardys – Attitude and Socialization
The Orchid Series A collection of interviews featuring inspiring humans over 75 years young. Curious, engaged, active, interesting. The sort of person I want to be when I grow up! Decades ago, Ardys’ young daughters were with their father for the Easter weekend. “I was divorced and alone,” she says. A friend called with a…