Get Out And Try Katie Axel, Founder of Get Out And Try

In this episode of the Get Out And Try Podcast, host Katie Axel catches up with Steph, who we first met in Season 4. We revisit her journey with Santosha Studio and The Garage Bikes + Brews and learn about the exciting changes ahead. As Steph shifts her focus solely to The Garage Bikes + Brews, she shares her decision-making process and the factors that led her to pass on Santosha Studio to new owners, Kelly Brenna and Paul Gerbec. We then dive into a conversation with Kelly and Paul, who dis...

In this episode, we sit down with Sasha Skendzel, the new owner of Belle Ame Vineyard in River Falls, WI, which will soon host public and private events. After a long healthcare career, Sasha decided to enter the event venue industry and the wine industry with Belle Ame. We discuss her journey to becoming a winery owner and how her background in healthcare has prepared her for this new role.Sasha's journey to becoming the new owner of Belle Ame Vineyard was not just about a career change, but...

Derek Hom talks about quitting his engineering job, building a food trailer (including plumbing, electrical, etc.), learning how to make Belgian Liege Waffles, setting up his business, and selling his waffles and coffee at a brewery just six weeks later. Wilder Waffle Co. is now in business, and you can enjoy their waffles and coffee at various events in the St. Croix Valley. Derek's five-month-old son, Henry, joined us during this recording. Henry was the inspiration behind this career ...

Matthew Stepaniak talks about Limitless Cycling - the non-profit organization dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of our community. The Limitless Cycling website currently states:LIMITLESS CYCLING WAS FOUNDED IN 2019 TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE BRING PILOTED ADAPTIVE BICYCLES TO SENIORS, VETERANS, AND THOSE WHO CAN NO LONGER BICYCLE INDEPENDENTLY TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEERISM. We talk about how th...

REPLAY:In this episode, Eli Snyder talks about the Financial Solutions program that is available with FamilyMeans. We talk about who the debt relief program is for, what the program entails, and how they can get in touch with FamilyMeans to get started. From FamilyMeans.com:Eli Snyder joined FamilyMeans in July 2009 as a credit counselor, bringing his personal passion for budgeting and money management success to his clients. His prior experience as a mortgage broker, combined with ...

Jessica Turtle is back to talk about the recent fire just 74 days after the Grand Opening of the Natural Heritage Art Centre. The Natural Heritage Art Centre website currently states:We are sorry to report our business suffered irreparable damage during the fire at Red Bird Music Store. There's a long and uncertain road ahead. Our incredible community has organized a fundraiser on our behalf. Please consider sharing the fundraiser with your network or contributing if you're able. Updates will...