Sincerely, Your Small Business Jess Norby

This episode originally aired in January of 2023.

Born in Manila, the tiniest bit strange and a lot dramatic, PK Ross was probably meant for a life of crime boss’ mistress. Just kidding. Not about the Manila part; she was definitely born there.

Hers is a typical tale of an Asian immigrant child whose only proper destiny was doctor or lawyer. But as luck would have it, after completing a degree in Biology, with a focus on genetics, at UVA, she lost herself in the culinary world.

One of her part-time jobs was at the gelato shop she would eventually own. And now she finds herself a reluctant cog in the machine of capitalism, making weird food along the way.

Listen in as PK shares how she came to own her gelato shop, Splendora's Gelato, what it's like to figure out how running a business fits into a community, backing intentions with action, and the myth of being "self-made".

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Tina Page is the founder of Palm + Petal Creative, based out of Maui, Hawaii.   Her line is inspired by the islands. Palm + Petal Creative creates sustainable apparel and coastal-themed home decor.  You can find her products in boutiques and resorts throughout Hawaii or through her online shop.  Tina and her husband are originally Virginia natives, but now Maui is a place they feel grateful to call home and raise their two children.

Listen to this episode as Tina shares her experiences with: letting your creativity take you to new places in your business, hearing "no" a lot, and how that's an essential part of business, and how being out in nature helps fuel creativity.

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Learn more: www.palmandpetalcreative.com
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Do you know anyone who gives off ALL the high energy and joy? How do you connect more with those joyful parts of yourself, and set boundaries around the things that don’t fill your cup? On this episode, I got to chat with Sarah about lessons that Covid has taught us, what it means to tap into what truly makes you happy as a parent and business owner, and how family values play a role in the amount of work we take on.

About Sarah:

"For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for understanding people and making beautiful images. Earning dual degrees in fine art photography and anthropology was a natural extension of this passion — a path that led me to launch Cramer Photo in 2005. In the years since, I’ve been fortunate to share glimpses of my clients’ lives and capture many important moments along the way.

I focus my photography on the art of documentation.  I love to capture the in-between moments, when a bit of your inner self is revealed. Your images will be a perfectly honest reflection of you, the people you love, and the moment you’re in. I am a visual storyteller, documenting the personal and professional stories of my clients.

I am thrilled to be a partner at The Bradbury. What a great team of humans! As a visionary and skilled facilitator, I shepherd very big ideas on the complex path to implementation.

A few companies I have had the pleasure of founding: Cramer Photo, Shields Lab, Our Local Commons, and This Is Charlottesville. I have also published 5 cookbooks.

My superpower? Seeing the beauty in all things and helping businesses and individuals tell their authentic story through imagery.

Charlottesville is my home and truly I adore this community. Let me tell your story!"
Follow Cramer Photo on Instagram and visit Sarah's website here.
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Tiffany Nguyen loves throwing parties and, more importantly, bringing people together. And now? She’s taken the plunge and launched her own business, doing what I absolutely love – creating memorable gatherings.

As a mother of four wonderful kids and the wife of an entrepreneur, Tiffany is well acquainted with the demands of juggling multiple moving parts, multitasking, and (by the grace of God) managing to get dinner on the table… most nights. One of her favorite activities—apart from engaging in stimulating conversations over a good glass of wine and delicious food—is championing individuals in pursuit of their dreams. Thus, in a small way, Tiffany hopes to translate the dream of your event into a reality. She possesses an eye for those distinctive details that illuminate an event, all the while maintaining a clear focus on the bigger picture.

Listen in as Tiffany shares about acknowledging that your identity as an Asian-American can be a part of you, not just define who you are; celebrating moments, even if they’re fleeting; and the intersection of hard work, privilege, opportunity, and leveraging that for others.

Learn more about Events by Phoenix Collective here:
Website: www.phoenixcollective.co
Instagram: @_phoenix_collective

This encore episode was originally launched in October of 2022. Enjoy!

Chris is a baker based in the Charlottesville area, doing pop-ups all over central Virginia. She’s inspired by Americana and diversity, using local ingredients and her knowledge from fine dining to execute menus that change weekly. She’s originally from The San Francisco Bay Area, and attended Johnson & Wales University for an AA in baking and pastry, and a BS in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship.
 
Listen in as Chris shares about her journey to Charlottesville, how community and collaborating with other local folks is a part of her business model, and lessons learned transitioning to entrepreneurship.

Follow Chris on Instagram @bakernobakery and visit her website here.

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