Circle City Chatter

Looking for a brewery that feels like family? Tucked away on the near westside is Guggman Haus Brewing Co. with a house literally housing their business. Located inside the old Boyle Racing Headquarters, this microbrewery provides high quality brews, trivia, and Cabin Kitchen. We chatted with Courtney about what it's like working with family, what goes into making a brewery family friendly and how the beer industry is for wome...

Ever wondered about how much wedding florals actually cost? Does twin telepathy work even in business? We sat down to chat with Katherine Martin, the co-founder of Duet Floral, a floral studio ran by her and her twin sister. She shed light on how they went about creating their business, how the skills they've learned in their 9-5s have helped, and what the wedding industry in Indy is like.

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In this day and age, vintage and thrifted items are all the rage, especially when it comes to the sustainability movement and the negative affects of fast fashion. Sara Baldwin, owner of Lux & Ivy, sat down with us to chat about the secondhand scene in Indy, how she goes about sourcing items, and gave us a sneak peek into the thrifting community here - it's more tight-knit than a secondhand sweater! Listen here and then sh...

The best gift is family... especially for Brooke and Ross Tuggle who own Tuggle's Gifts and Goods in Fountain Square. Listen to us chat with Brooke about how they began their quaint shop right across the street from their new Virginia Ave location, how they support local artists in our community, and what it's like running a gift store with your spouse and small baby. As holiday season approaches, it's so important t...

Have you ever felt like you don't belong? As women, we need spaces that are all our own, and Leslie Bailey has created just that. When she launched Indy Maven three years ago, she wanted to connect women through storytelling via a newsletter. Fast forward, and Maven Space is a coworking space geared toward women in Indy looking for a place to belong. Check out our chat with her and sign up to be a member today!

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We're sitting down this week for another episode that's close to home - Andrea, our fabulous cohost, is the owner of J2 Wedding Co., a local wedding planning company that helps couples with the biggest and best day. Take a listen and learn what goes into running an entrepreneurial business and what kinds of services she offers for those recently engaged and planning a wedding. 

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It's the most wonderful time of the year - Devour SummerFest 2022! Devour is Indy's restaurant 'week' that has tons of restaurants in the city offering menus with courses they may not normally have. Devour runs from August 22nd to September 4th and covers all of the Circle City, so be sure to check it out!

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Have the boundaries of Fountain Square and Fletcher Place ever confused you? Enter the Fountain Fletcher District Association, a merchants association that aims to foster community and partnership among the businesses of the neighborhoods in and around the Fountain Square and Fletcher Place area. Join us as we chat with Laura Giffel and Justin Jones (of Bovaconti) and learn more about their initiative in this area.

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Today we're hearing from our very own, City of Shay! Shay has developed her passion and hobby into a business and side hustle by giving the best recs in the city and proving that Indy is indeed NOT boring! Listen to how she turned a dream into a reality by relying on community and creating connections that last.

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While Indiana Fashion Week may have been last week, we are still starstruck by the amazing designs from local fashion creatives! We sat down with founder Denisha "Dlang" Ferguson and talked all things passion and fashion and learned about her humble beginnings of runway shows at age 16 to what Fashion Week has become now: a week long event with activations that involve the community and further create space for Indy to be...

SelfieWRLD is a DIY photo studio with over forty photo opportunities, equipped with ring lights and bluetooth remotes upon entry. But this isn’t just your average photo studio backdrop; SelfieWRLD provides an elevated selfie experience and guests can walk away with photos they can keep and share. The space is a permanent fixture located at 86th St. and Michigan Rd., and owner Nina Koehler is proud to run a business where everyone i...

Have you ever wondered what ingredients make up your favorite hair and skincare products? We sat down with Victoria Smith, the founder of Make It Classy and talked all things natural and sustainable beauty. Learn what goes into developing a product line, how the beauty industry is (or isn't) regulated, and how using natural products benefits your skin and hair. Grab a DIY box and Make It Classy!

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Needing a new spot to unwind? Kismetic Beer Company is your new place to be! Join us as we chat with Nicole Oesch about her brewery building journey and learn more about what it means to be a woman in craft beer in Indy. Sit back and sip on a cold one, and check out Kismetic Beer Company soon!

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We decided to take a summer "detour" with this episode and talk about all the things there is to do in Indy this season! We hear a lot of people say 'there's nothing to do in Indy' but hopefully this episode will help fill your calendar.

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Ever felt like you wanted to make a big change in your life? Alex Pesak from AP the Creative knows all about trusting yourself, knowing your worth in business, and being creative! Listen as we chat with Alex about her journey from agency work to taking the leap to fulltime freelancing. We learn that graphic design is more than just a pretty logo or merch - it connects people and helps tell a brand story all the way through ideation...

How do you keep up with things locally? Publisher Michael Durr of North Indy Magazine sat down to chat with us about what it takes to run a magazine, the importance of local support and conversation, and the power of images. If you've ever found yourself interested in journalism but don't know how that can translate into your love for local, this is the podcast for you!

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Yamallama Delicatessen is the spot to be for classic deli sandwiches, but also twists on classics like the Muffanapolis or the Tomato Tangerine Soup. We chatted with Rob Frye and Britt Richie about this spot that now has locations in both The Garage and The AMP, what it's like to run businesses in two very different food halls, and how the growth of their business keeps them going. Sit back and snack while listening to our lat...

If you've lived in Indy for even a short time, you've definitely had a cup of Tinker Coffee! Local coffee shops utilize this local roaster all over the city and we sat down with Steve Hall to talk to him about coffee culture in Indy, what goes into roasting specialty coffee, and how sourcing works. Grab a cup of Tinker Coffee and settle in, you can grab a cup at The AMP, in the airport, or in restaurants and coffee shops ...

Everyone could use an 8th day in their week, and luckily Indianapolis residents have an 8th Day Distillery to make the week a little easier! Join us as we chat with Matt and Jaime Lamping chatting all things distilling, from their new spring menu to how they ideate cocktails to how they run a business as a married couple. Sip back and relax, and then head into 8th Day to try a Ducky or Mom's Disappoint(mint).

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