Send us Fan Mail I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Family & Ice Cream What happens when an ice cream shop becomes a family business — and a family business becomes part of the community? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin Weinrich sits down with Haley Buchanan, one of seven Buchanan siblings whose family has been behind Handel’s Ice Cream in Berwyn for more than 21 years. In 2005, Haley’s parents, Carmie and Buck Buchanan, purchased the Handel’s franchise and brought it to the Philadelphia suburbs. What started as a business has grown into a true multigenerational family operation, with parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren all becoming part of the story. Kristin and Haley talk about what it’s really like to grow up in a family business, work alongside your parents and six siblings, and watch the next generation become involved. They also get into the fun — and reality — of running an ice cream business, including the behind-the-scenes work people don't always see, the challenges of unpredictable weather, and whether Haley still gets excited about ice cream after all these years! But this conversation goes far beyond ice cream. The Buchanan family has made community involvement and giving back an important part of Handel’s, supporting local organizations and becoming a familiar part of life in the Main Line community. And with a new Handel’s location opening in Havertown this October, Haley shares what the family is bringing from 21 years in Berwyn into this exciting next chapter. In this episode, we talk about: 🍦 Growing up as one of seven children in a family business 🍦 How Haley's parents brought Handel’s to Berwyn 21 years ago 🍦 What it's really like working with your parents and siblings 🍦 The benefits — and challenges — of working with family 🍦 Balancing family relationships and business responsibilities 🍦 The reality of running an ice cream shop 🍦 Community involvement and giving back 🍦 Watching the next generation become part of the family business 🍦 The opening of the new Handel’s location in Havertown 🍦 Family traditions, memories, and lessons passed down through generations 🍦 And, of course… Haley's favorite ice cream flavor! This episode is a reminder that sometimes a business becomes about so much more than what you're selling. For the Buchanan family, Handel’s has created a place where family, community, hard work, and a lot of ice cream come together. About Haley Buchanan Haley Buchanan is part of the family behind Handel’s Ice Cream in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. One of seven Buchanan children, Haley has grown up watching her family build a business that has become a beloved part of the local community. Today, multiple generations of the Buchanan family are involved as the business continues to grow. 📍 Handel’s Ice Cream Berwyn: @handelsicecreamberwyn on instagram, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (Berwyn, PA) on Facebook 📍 Handel’s Ice Cream Havertown: @handelshavertown and Handel's Havertown on Facebook Follow MomsWork Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe to MomsWork Podcast wherever you listen so you never miss a new episode! And follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @momsworkpodcast Have a topic, guest idea, or story you'd love to hear on MomsWork? Get in touch at MomsWorkPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to MomsWork — honest conversations about work, parenthood, family, and becoming ourselves along the way.
