99.5 The River She Means Business

99.5 The River She Means Business

99.5 The River's She Means Business Wednesdays is a weekly radio segment that spotlights local woman business owners in the Capital Region. Each Wednesday we sit down for a lively interview featuring fun questions to learn more about the business as well as the stories, passions and personalities of the inspiring woman behind it.

Episodes

November 12, 2025 4 mins
She coaches with heart, purpose and just the right amount of tough love. Coach Carmen shares how her positivity-based, industry-focused programs are changing lives. Plus her message for every young professional chasing their dreams.
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She grew up around real estate and has turned that family legacy into one of the Capital Region's top brokerages. Marissa shares how family, grit and love of people drive her success; and offers expert advice on what to look for when choosing the right agent.
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She built a 4th grade science project into a career. Bri Larsen tells us how she traded long hours for her own oven mitts, why the macaron became her sweet spot and the Capital Region twist she would give to the classic French treat.
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Two friends, two moms, one mission: helping others get organized. Plus, Jaime and Liz share their decluttering superpowers and offer one simple tip for keeping your home in order that will blow your mind!
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Dog lover, coffee connoisseur, entrepreneur Sidney shares what inspired her to start her own agency, the secret to making social media fun and how she turned her passion for dogs into a mission.
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Christina has been helping our community capture memories for decades. She shares how her photography business has evolved through the years, what separates a good photo from a great one, and how to make your cellphone shots truly shine.
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The Balloon Queen shares her journey into the world of balloon design, the most common decorating mistakes that people make and the hot trends that are transforming events right now; plus the one historical event she would love to decorate.
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September 24, 2025 5 mins
How do you turn something many of us wear every day into a career? Jene shares her journey from journalism to helping women find the perfect fit, reveals how to know if your bra is really working for you and even offers the life advice our bras wish they could give us.
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Joni has been pairing veterans with service dogs for the past 10 years. She talks about how a former military friend inspired her to launch her business, the powerful connection between service dogs and their owners and what her surprising dream team of breeds would look like.
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Melissa shares how she found her calling, what Reiki is all about and the surprising object she sometimes performs Reiki on. Plus, she responds to skeptics and some unexpected things they say after a session. 
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September 3, 2025 4 mins
Lynn Ricci, Owner of Classic Interiors, is also our new She Means Business Sponsor. Lynn shares how she is carrying on her mother's legacy, dishes on the design trends she's loving (and those maybe not so much) and explains why interior design is not just for a bougie crowd.
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Gretchen Meyer turned her money troubles into a mission to help women take charge of their finances. Find out the story behind her company's name change, how she makes financial planning fun for her clients and advice she would offer to her younger self...as well as the drink she'd have in hand while giving it.
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What does it take to keep thousands of our neighbors fed every week? Natasha Pernicka gives us the numbers, talks about the surprising way small acts make a huge impact in our community, and how you can help; plus the soundtrack that would best fuel her work.
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Mary oversees the Board for an incredible volunteer-run organization that offers cancer patients a much-needed break from their fight. There's a powerful story behind the organization and how Mary came to lead it. Also learn about some surprising "Experience" highlights and even a potential mascot!
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Jennifer is reshaping the way businesses think about people. She opens up about the a-ha moment that drove her to launch her own company, the integrated approach her firm takes with clients and debunks the biggest myth about HR.
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July 16, 2025 5 mins
Annie is the powerhouse behind the Bare Blends Franchise. From a background in molecular biology to building a brand, Annie shares a fresh take on entrepreneurship, nutrition and why saying "yes" to yourself might be the best ingredient of all.
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Kendra and Morgan are sisters behind a thriving dental practice. They share why they joined forces, the magic each one brings to the chair and who's most likely to shed a tear. You'll definitely smile through this one!
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July 2, 2025 4 mins
She turned her gift into a career. Psychic Medium Jess Kolner shares how and when she discovered her abilities, why she chose to open her business and the famous figures she'd love to connect with from beyond. 
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Kiah McArdle turned her passion for care and connection into a business that brings the magic of baby's first glimpse right into people's living rooms. She shares the joys, the more serious moments and even what she'd name her machine if it had a personality!
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She doesn't just remodel - she reinvents the heart of the home. Meet Maria the woman behind a soup-to-nuts design and install company who shares why kitchens matter, what today's homeowners are craving and current trends in kitchen redesign.
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