Girls Just Wanna Podcast

Dominique Goyette-Connerty & Catrina Gardner
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  • Entrepreneurship
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Welcome to the girl gang. Catrina Gardner (of Catrina & Create) and Dominique Goyette-Connerty (of Evergreen Marketing) chat with women business owners in Massachusetts AND those who support local women in business. Because girls DON'T just wanna have fun. They also wanna sell real estate. They wanna open a brewery. They wanna teach others to invest in the stock market. They wanna take stunning photos, plan lavish parties, and help people recover from injuries. Girls Just Wanna Podcast. What can we say? We're girls' girls! New episodes drop weekly.

  1. 12/03/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Write Children's Books [Episode 77]

    Allison Hall is an emerging children's author, publishing three books this year alone. Her debut book, Girls Aren't Just Girly, takes readers on an alphabetically-inspired journey to celebrate just how Wonderful, Whimsical, Witty, and Wise girls can be. She's also published If I Were King of the Kitchen and If I Were Queen for the Day, and is working to finalize a few other books set to be published in 2026. In episode 77 of Girls Just Wanna Podcast, we talk to Allison about her journey to becoming a children's book author and how her experience as a grandmother (or GiGi) inspires her creative process! Gigi Tales Books on Instagram: (2) Instagram Gigi Tales Books' Website: GiGi Tales

    42 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Go Antiquing [Episode 76]

    What was once a century-old former gas station has been transformed into an enchanting and vibrant antique retail shop! Located in downtown Grafton, Off the Common Antiques is 4000 square feet of retail space housing more than 50 local vintage and antique vendors. Owner Morgan King carefully curates her multi-vendor marketplace to offer an amazing array of antiques, vintage clothing, restored furniture, home décor, handmade items, and more! Off the Common Antiques on Instagram: (2) Instagram Off the Common Antiques' Website: Off The Common Antiques Marketplace - Antiques, Vintage, Furniture

    31 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Let the Dogs Out [Episode 75]

    Based in Worcester, A Bark Above Dogventures is the outdoor adventure experience you didn't know your pup needed! Inspired by her love of nature and her own hiking experiences with her dog, owner Marina Theberge founded the business to bring that same opportunity for outdoor time to other local dogs! A Bark Above Dogventures offers group dog hikes, training, sitting, and walks. Their hikes, or "dogventures," create a safe and fun environment on the trails to support your pet's physical and mental health. A Bark Above Dogventures on Instagram: (1) Instagram A Bark Above Dogventures' Website: Abarkabovedogventures - Dog Walking, Doggy Daycare, Pet Services

    36 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Move Their Bodies [Episode 74]

    With over a decade of varied experience in the fitness industry, Gabby Pacheco knows what makes an exercise class unforgettable. Earlier this year, she finally opened a space of her own: EMBODI Studios in Somerville. Offering pilates, yoga, strength, and dance fitness classes all under one roof, EMBODI is intentionally designed as a space for full-spectrum movement, growth, and community. We talk with Gabby about her breadth of experience in fitness, her entrepreneurial journey to opening the studio, and what sets EMBODI apart from other boutique fitness spaces. EMBODI on Instagram: (1) Instagram EMBODI's Website: EMBODI studios | Home

    28 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Bring the Wine [Episode 73]

    When the COVID-19 shutdowns ended her children's fitness company in 2020, Julia Walderzak had the idea to launch a mobile bar, Decanted Wine Truck. The business started with one renovated vintage trailer, Winona, but with demand growing rapidly, more trailers and bar carts were added to the fleet. Now, Decanted travels all over New England, bringing their full-bar beverage service to all kinds of events, from weddings to anniversaries, and birthday parties to corporate functions. And not only do they provide the drinks and licensed bartenders, they'll also handle catering menus, decor, florals, and all the other elements to make your special event flawless! Decanted on Instagram: (1) Instagram Decanted's Website: MA & CT Full Service Mobile Bar - Events, Weddings, Bridal Showers & More! Decantedwinetruck.com

    37 min

  6. 10/22/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Create Memorable Sips [Episode 72]

    Upon learning of her newborn's sensitivity to caffeine and discovering her own growing sensitivity to dairy, Nichole Nduati began searching for a vegan chai latte to replace her favorite guilty pleasure. When none could be found, she started experimenting with her own recipes, and after sharing those creations with friends and family, Nichole and her husband decided to launch a business selling tea blends, now known as Teajani. Each Teajani blend is crafted with care, sourced from small family farms, and focused on intentional living. Teajani on Instagram: (1) Instagram Teajani's Website: Drinks and Beverages, Tea Party Catering, Mango Passion White Tea - Teajani - Auburn, Massachusetts

    37 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Help Haitian Orphans [Episode 71]

    After losing her daughter to the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Cherylann Gengel co-founded Be Like Brit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the children of Haiti by establishing a safe, nurturing, and sustainable orphanage. At the time of her passing, Britney Gengel was on a mission trip with her college and had been texting her mom about the experience, expressing her desire to one day open an orphanage for the children she had grown to love. Now, 15 years later, Brit's legacy of compassion and hope lives on through Brit's Home in Haiti and all the other ways Be Like Brit provides education, healthcare, and support to Haitian children. Be Like Brit on Instagram: Instagram Be Like Brit's Website: Be Like Brit

    35 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    Girls Just Wanna Encourage Holistic Wellness [Episode 70]

    A family nurse practitioner and certified holistic wellness coach, Alana Giannopoulos understands the importance of taking care of the whole person: mind, body, and soul. She started Vita Hydration and Wellness to give people an outlet to heal and tend to their whole selves by detoxing, de-stressing, and restoring. Located in Worcester, her holistic wellness center offers a series of services—including IV drips, infrared saunas, red light therapy, and salt rooms—that encourage one to reconnect with their well-being. Vita Hydration + Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vita.hydration/ Vita's Website: https://www.vitahydrationandwellness.com/

    28 min
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Welcome to the girl gang. Catrina Gardner (of Catrina & Create) and Dominique Goyette-Connerty (of Evergreen Marketing) chat with women business owners in Massachusetts AND those who support local women in business. Because girls DON'T just wanna have fun. They also wanna sell real estate. They wanna open a brewery. They wanna teach others to invest in the stock market. They wanna take stunning photos, plan lavish parties, and help people recover from injuries. Girls Just Wanna Podcast. What can we say? We're girls' girls! New episodes drop weekly.

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  • Creator
    Dominique Goyette-Connerty & Catrina Gardner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dominique Goyette-Connerty & Catrina Gardner
  • Show Website
    Girls Just Wanna Podcast