Sincerely, Your Small Business

Jess Norby
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You’ve always wanted to get to know your favorite local business owners. But with everyone’s busy schedules, it can be hard to actually sit down and chat with each other and learn about the dreams, setbacks, successes, failures, and everything in between! All of which help shape us into the humans we are today.The Sincerely, Your Small Business podcast is your window into the lives and identities of small business owners that you support year-round. What inspires them, what makes them tick, and what has helped them grow as business owners, parents, community members, and friends.It’s a way to get to know them, so that when you DO run into one another at the grocery store, park, or place of business, you’ll know that at the end of the day, we can all build relationships and connect with one another through shared experiences.

  1. 3D AGO

    Freddy Jackson of The Love No Ego Foundation

    Freddy is an inspirational speaker, social-emotional learning (SEL) mentor, health and wellness trainer, educator, author, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation. For schools, universities, and the corporate world, Freddy's Love...No Ego philosophy serves as the foundation for success, strengthening the motivation needed for change, igniting intuitions, identifying and removing egotistical behaviors, minimizing stress and conflict, and facilitating valuable, purposeful, and practical action steps that enable people to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures. Listen to this episode as Freddy shares his journey of embracing the present, finding fulfillment in human connections, and the power of curiosity and introspection. Learn more about The Love No Ego Foundation: https://www.lovenoego.org/ Follow along on Instagram: @thelovenoegofoundation Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    53 min

  2. FEB 16

    Garrett Tichy and Jessica Berresse

    Garrett Tichy is a Charlotte-based entrepreneur who co-founded Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream, an inclusive, allergy-friendly brand that takes fun very seriously. He previously founded Hygge Coworking (acquired in 2023) and co-founded SMPL, a software company acquired in 2020. His work centers on building businesses that bring people together and doing it the honest, behind-the-scenes way. Jessica Berresse is a co-founder and operator of Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream, where she turns big ideas into systems that actually work. She’s the behind-the-scenes magic making sure the ice cream is inclusive, the operations are tight, and the experience feels effortless (even when it’s not). On this episode, we chat about what it's like to accept that the to-do list never ends, and still making time for rest and connection; what it's like to navigate reviews and feedback in the age of social media and being online; and on finding a competitive edge by adding a personal touch to everything.  Follow along and learn more: Seemingly Overzealous on Instagram Garrett Tichy on Instagram ...and check out their website here! Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    49 min

  3. JAN 28

    Brittany Barnett of Horse & Hen

    Brittany was born and raised on a farm in Crozet, Virginia, founded by her great-grandfather, J.T. Henley. She spent her childhood days outdoors in the orchards, riding horses through the fields, and learning from Henley’s avid passion and instruction around wildlife conservation. His influence inspired Brittany to pursue degrees in both Wildlife Biology and Agriculture. After university, she continued her education for 10 years in Colorado, backpacking through the National Parks of the West. Brittany’s floral career was introduced first as an unplanned opportunity, and grew to a love for creating artwork utilizing natural elements. Since then, she has been in the industry for 20 years, designing floral decor for events varying from weddings to corporate parties, celebrations, and memorials. Brittany maintains her environmental awareness and eco-friendly lifestyle in the workplace. She consistently makes a conscious effort to compost, recycle, and avoid plastic products and packaging. With every purchase, a portion of the profits are donated to wildlife rehabilitation efforts through Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary in Schuyler, Virginia. Horse & Hen combines the gift of natural artistry with eco-conscious methodologies. Website: https://www.horseandhencrozet.com/ Follow Brittany on Instagram here! Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    48 min

  4. JAN 12

    Patrick Evans

    Patrick, a native son of Albemarle County, first found his inspiration where most cooks do—at home. Patrick grew up in a farmhouse in North Garden, where family meals and fresh ingredients from the garden shaped his childhood. He moved to New York City to work in the art world, but a business trip to the Galicia region of Spain and a small Michellin-starred restaurant there named Casa Marcelo inspired him to take a different path and bring his art to the world of food. After culinary school, he worked at Blue Hill and 81 Restaurant under Dan Barber and Juan Cuevas, respectively. An interest in bread making brought him to the New York artisan bakery Amy’s Bread. From there, he became Executive Baker for a successful start-up bakery called Choc O Pain, where he helped open two locations in NJ.  Patrick and his husband, Jason Becton, opened MarieBette Cafe and Bakery in 2014. It is named after their daughters, Marian and Betty. In 2019, they partnered with William Darsie to open Petite MarieBette, and in 2024, they opened Sbrocco's Donuts and Espresso with Melissa Portera. Listen to this episode as we explore: - Balancing business and family life - The importance of dividing responsibilities and respecting each other's space, especially when you run a business with your spouse  - The supportive local community, which has been instrumental in the small business journey Websites: https://www.mariebette.com/ https://www.sbroccos.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariebettecafe/ https://www.instagram.com/petitemariebette/ https://www.instagram.com/sbroccosdonuts Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    46 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    Rob Wooten of Convoy

    Rob Wooten is a multidisciplinary designer and artist who is currently the creative director and partner at Convoy, a Charlottesville/Richmond-based design and development studio, and a curator and collaborator with Trailhead Creative at Home Fire Gallery. This gallery focuses on local artists and designers. Illustrator and writer at Hanging Moon Comics (an upcoming comic book) and founder of Design Friends, a group focused on graphic design-focused events and community initiatives. In this episode, Rob talks about how: - Hard work and being a good person are two main ingredients for being successful - Not turning down opportunities helps you build a gut and trust in yourself - The more you weather difficult situations, the more you grow in your confidence - Sometimes the highs are high, and the lows are low -- experiencing those things can help you hone your craft - Failing is the only way we learn! Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    52 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Senlin Means of The Beautiful Idea

    Senlin Means is a trans woman and anti-fascist activist, co-owner of The Beautiful Idea and owner of F12 Infoshop. In her spare time she runs Charlottesville Harm Reduction and reads lots of books. She lives with a dog, a cat, and a snake in her hometown of Charlottesville VA. In this interview, hear Senlin's thoughts and experiences on: - learning what it means--and how--to be happy in the chapter of activism you're in - running a business with multiple people and how communication plays a huge role--as well as a foundation of love and understanding - feeling like you're a part of something greater than its parts - what it's like to practice believing that what you're doing is making a difference, and that it's worthy of positive feedback Follow along on Instagram @the.beautiful.idea and learn more about The Beautiful Idea by visiting www.thebeautifulidea.gay Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    54 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Alexandra de Guzman of APEX Performance Center

    Alexandra de Guzman, a Charlottesville-based coach, brings over 20 years of competitive tennis experience. Originally from New Jersey, she was a top-five sectional junior and a USTA national doubles champion. She went on to play NCAA Division I tennis at William & Mary, where her team ranked as high as #8 nationally. After earning a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Art and Art History, she served as the Women’s Assistant Coach at William & Mary and later coached at the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy in South Carolina. Certified by the USPTA, PTR, and as a Tennis Performance Specialist, Alex has worked with nationally ranked juniors and supported a touring pro at the Madrid and French Opens. She’s coached in elite environments and formerly held a coaching role at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville. Alex spent two years in Spain teaching tennis and English, shaping a coaching philosophy rooted in self-awareness and empathy. She later managed international university programs for a company before founding Second Serve Tennis in 2018.  In May 2025, she rebranded to APEX Performance Center, expanding to offer performance training for young athletes in Charlottesville. Passionate about community, she leads Girls Rule the Court (a free USTA program) and serves on the USTA Mid-Atlantic Coaches Commission Task Force. Learn more about APEX here, and follow them on Instagram! Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    47 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Jenn Baellow of Kindred Cville

    Jenn Baellow founded Kindred Cville to create a supportive space where new parents can prepare for birth and navigate postpartum and early parenthood with confidence. Her journey began with fear and anxiety during her first pregnancy, but through prenatal yoga, breathwork, and the guidance of her doula, Kelly Cox, she discovered the power of movement and mindfulness in birth. Now a DONA-trained doula, certified childbirth educator, and prenatal and postpartum yoga teacher, Jenn is dedicated to building community and collective wisdom, ensuring parents feel empowered and supported in this transformative season.  Learn more about Kindred Cville here: https://www.kindredcville.com  Follow Kindred Cville on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredcville/  Follow Sincerely, Your Small Business on Instagram! Did you enjoy this episode? Please give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

    46 min
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You’ve always wanted to get to know your favorite local business owners. But with everyone’s busy schedules, it can be hard to actually sit down and chat with each other and learn about the dreams, setbacks, successes, failures, and everything in between! All of which help shape us into the humans we are today.The Sincerely, Your Small Business podcast is your window into the lives and identities of small business owners that you support year-round. What inspires them, what makes them tick, and what has helped them grow as business owners, parents, community members, and friends.It’s a way to get to know them, so that when you DO run into one another at the grocery store, park, or place of business, you’ll know that at the end of the day, we can all build relationships and connect with one another through shared experiences.

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  • Creator
    Jess Norby
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sincerely, Your Small Business
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