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We are so excited to be trying something new in season 3 of the pod! So if you have a small business question, concern, rant, really anything small business-related that you would like us to address, open up your phone's voice memo app RIGHT now, hit record, and send it to us at podcasts@happeningsmedia.com [podcasts@happeningsmedia.com]. You can also call us at 267-332-1225.

Sarah Ford loves boots. It’s a key ingredient in many startup stories, a passion for the product. We talk to Sarah Ford about her business journey, from Harvard Business School to management consulting, from the crafting of bespoke boots in a live setting to the evolution into e-commerce. Sarah is an example of grit, determination, agility and creativity.

In the world of special events, he is a legend. Today on the show, a chat with world-renowned event designer David Beahm. David Beahm. Famous for his white beard and round glasses, he truly is an unforgettable persona. And if you’ve had the good luck to attend one of his remarkable events, then you know his gifts are truly special. But how did the man become the myth? It was the year 2000, and Hollywood IT girl was getting married to Hollywood royalty: the wedding of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. There was to be more than 1000 guests at the legendary Plaza hotel, and David Beahm was tasked with making their dreams a wedding reality. We talked to David about his small business journey, being a leader at the forefront of the burgeoning events industry, and the magic that can come from live events.

Plot twist!  In this week’s episode, host Angela Giovine turns the mic on herself to share her small business journey.  Angela leads Happenings Media, a media organization devoted digital, social & experiential marketing and media. She is passionate about small business, which led to the development of this podcast. Angela is joined byJessica Kartalija [https://www.instagram.com/jesskartalija/], evening news anchor forCBS Philadelphia [https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/personality/jessica-kartalija/].  Angela talks to Jess about her journey from corporate America to small business ownership. After her interview with Jess, long-time friend employee, KC Schafer puts Angela in the hot seat.   Let's continue the conversation on social media.  Find us onInstagram [https://www.instagram.com/extraordinarysmallbusiness/](@extraordinarysmallbusiness [https://www.instagram.com/extraordinarysmallbusiness/]) orFacebook [https://www.facebook.com/extraordinarysmallbusiness/](/extraordinarysmallbusiness [https://www.facebook.com/extraordinarysmallbusiness/]) and let us know what you thought. Have more questions?  We'd love to hear them!

Tessa Miller has owned and operated The Nest in Reno's up-and-coming West District for 10 years. She often supplies the most sought-after vintage shops in San Francisco with her finds in Nevada's rural sprawling estates, mining moguls, ranchers, casino billionaires, Tahoe's lakeside mansions, and her informed eye at estate sales, garage sales, and more. We talked to Tessa about resilience, vision, and the art of making you passion a business.