We Spoke

Stacy Elwell-Chalmers
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We Spoke’s goal is to take you inside the heart of Auburn's business scene. Every episode, we sit down with creative and determined entrepreneurs who are shaping our community, one idea at a time. Hear from businesses such as WildFlower Bakery, Fungi Farms, and new startup BandIt Duck Calls. We Spoke is a podcast from the Harbert College of Business.

Episodes

  1. 11/28/2025

    Ep. 11 - Thankfully Coffee: We Roast it; You Sit Back and Enjoy

    Shotts recounts his unique upbringing and how his desire to honor coffee farmers through his roasting and packaging drives his business.

    51 min

  2. 11/03/2025

    Ep. 10 - Fungi Farm: The New Mushroom Revolution

    Griffith and Carroll talk all about fungi in this episode about the science behind mushroom varieties and why so many people are flocking to buying and growing clean mushrooms for consumption.

    1 hr

  3. 10/17/2025

    Ep. 9 - Volcanica Coffee: From the Source Does Matter

    Contreras discusses the business drive he has to provide sustainable, expertly produced coffee products while maintating farmer relations and running a forward-thinking business model.

    1h 7m

  4. 10/03/2025

    Ep. 8 - Wild Flour Bakery and Espresso: Good Food and a Passion for Service

    The Jones's reveal their drive for homemade baked items that keep bringing back customers while fulfilling a life-dream for this couple to own and work hard for a business.

    48 min

  5. 09/19/2025

    Ep. 7 - Early Bird Company: New Product for the Up-and-Early Crowd

    Lester reveals the impetus for designing and selling a single-use self-heating canistor for coffee drinkers on the go.

    37 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    Ep. 6 - New Venture Accelerator: Got a Business Idea; Start Here

    Leonardi recounts his vast experience with company startups and the excitement that working with the NVA affords for building up new entrepreneurs.

    59 min

  7. 08/15/2025

    Ep. 5 - BandIt Duck Calls: Making a Sustainable Duck Call

    Worley recalls the path that led him to create a new kind of Duck Call for enthusiasts interested in bird health and long-lasting products.

    48 min

  8. 08/01/2025

    Ep. 4 - Thrive Here: Turning Baristas into Credentialed Coffee Experts

    Brown discusses his passion for coffee and how he's helping create a space for students to find a career in the science of coffee production.

    52 min

  9. 07/18/2025

    Ep. 3 - J&M Bookstore: A Legacy in Transition

    Johnston relives some of his favorite memories as owner of one of Auburn's iconic bookstores and the changes the company must now make to stay competitive.

    35 min

  10. 07/04/2025

    Ep. 2 - Room to Room: How a Student's Need Became a Business

    Weston and Morgan discuss their business plan as young start-ups with an idea; growing an entrepreneurial venture one valuable employee at a time.

    47 min

  11. 06/13/2025

    Ep. 1 - Well Red: Make a Connection; Gain a Loyal Customer

    Tomasello talks through opening multiple coffee shop/bookstore locations in Auburn and Opelika with a focus on employee satisfaction and retaining loyal customers by making strong connections.

    45 min
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About

We Spoke’s goal is to take you inside the heart of Auburn's business scene. Every episode, we sit down with creative and determined entrepreneurs who are shaping our community, one idea at a time. Hear from businesses such as WildFlower Bakery, Fungi Farms, and new startup BandIt Duck Calls. We Spoke is a podcast from the Harbert College of Business.

Information

  • Creator
    Stacy Elwell-Chalmers
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Stacy Elwell-Chalmers