Harj Gill – Blogging with Strategy for Growth. If you’ve ever wished you could grow from your couch in cozy socks, this one’s for you. Our guest UpNext on the Podcast is Harjit Gill of Designed by Harj— She’s Frame of Life’s web designer and SEO strategist who helps introverted founders grow with blogs (not burnout). Speed up […]

Banyan & Birch is Creating Not Just Decor — But Heirlooms I met Smita Netra at an UpNext fireside chat with Sarah Lafleur, founder of M.M.Lafleur at their Chestnut Hill location this spring. The chat was all about entrepreneurship, the future of retail, and juggling biz with motherhood. Smita has a bright welcoming smile and we connected instantly while […]

Kiera Liu and Amy Small discuss the intersection of creativity, community building, and business. Amy shares her journey in designing unique handspun yarns and teaching knitting, emphasizing the importance of engaging with her community through product launches and surveys. They explore the challenges of balancing work and family life, the significance of content creation, and the personal stories that shape their creative paths. The discussion also touches on practical tips for managing a creative business and the importance of self-care amidst the hustle.

Unwrapping Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & The Art of Elegant Gifting As a founder, designer, and mom of two, Anna Ballard is on a mission to make elegant gifting easy—and meaningful. Through her company Ballard & Prescott, Anna designs luxury double-sided wrapping paper. She makes it simple for you to send thoughtful, unique and beautiful gifts to your clients, employees, and those you […]

How Zoe Garcia reframed the “dumb blonde” into a brand empire by turning authentic content into customers on Tik Tok, no paid ads required.

Dana Frost, founder of the Forced Joy Project and Book of Stories, helps grievers collect stories of their loved ones to save for generations to come.

Allison Yee (UpNext) Is reframing retail -through masterclasses, interactive events, and hands-on business support, The Retail Playground equips founders with the tools and connections to scale in an evolving industry through pop-up shops and more!

It’s time to trade mom guilt for memories! Do you feel guilty about never getting your family photos off your phone? Or have you worked hired a professional photographer for annual holiday photos but do nothing more than make a Holiday Card with them? You’re not alone! In this episode, I sit down with Coralee Dixon, […]

Memory-keeper and photographer, Stacy Canzonieri of Stacy Mae Photography shares how documenting family traditions & photo challenges can build connection to our loved ones. Whether you’re looking for tips on photographing your kids, getting moms in the photo more often, or finding joy in everyday mundane moments, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical […]