Welcome to From The Basement Up

On today's episode, Michelle and Emily invite Shennel Fuller, founder of Miles and Milan. Shes a mom and entrepreneur, who’s created a clothing brand for kids that is known for its minimalist style. Shennel’s genius is a gift for moms wanting soft, high-quality clothing that removes the fuss. The brand excels with the basics, is gender-neutral, and shares big smiles in white, grey, and black. Listen in today to hear how Shennel got her big idea, and how you can get inspired to strike while the iron is hot on your own big idea!

Today's episode introduces a very special guest, Sejal Thakkar, civility officer, entrepreneur, TedX Talk speaker, and founder of TrainXtra. This episode sheds light on conversations about diversity and inclusion. 

In this episode we hear how Sejar got her start, where she plans to go, and some of the hurdles she's had me and mitigate through along the way. Join Emily and Michelle for this wonderful conversation with a wonderful woman!

In this week's episode of From the Basement Up, Michelle and Emily are joined by Genika Blandshaw, founder, owner, and operator of Juice Factory VII. Her passions are food, health, and staying true to herself. You don't want to miss this one!

Today's episode is another installment of meeting the Name Bubbles team! Michelle and Emily talk to Brent, who has been with Name Bubbles for over half a decade. Listen in for some fun questions, hard questions, and advice about small business ownership from our very own, Brent Marianetti!

In today's episode, Michelle is joined by her sister and fellow entrepreneur, Nicole Love. Nicole has had an incredible journey, and continues to seek ways to deepen her journey, connect with herself and others, and ultimately spread love. We hear Michelle and Nicole share stories, lessons, and incredible experiences. This episode is definitely a special one!

In this episode of From the Basement Up, Michelle Brandriss is joined by entrepreneur and business owner, Mark Parobek. Tune in to listen to Mark's story of looking for a property for himself to be able to enjoy the beauty at Gore Mountain, only to end up bringing the community exactly what it needed. 

In this episode, one of our very own team members joins Michelle to discuss some of the fun behind-the-scenes topics at Name Bubbles. Amy is another NB veteran that has been with the company for about a decade. If you want to know the ins and outs of what it’s like to come up with a small business from the ground up, Amy will tell you everything you need to know!

Alison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring, a software-enabled leadership development program that helps companies attract, retain, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. Join us as we talk to Alison about mentoring and how to expand your networks. 

In this episode, we hear about another serial entrepreneur, Zak Cassady-Dorion. Zak owns ECD Digital + Strategy, an E-Commerce marketing agency. He does a lot of the digital marketing for Name Bubbles and as Michelle says, he’s the type of guy you want in your marketing corner. Zak is a go with the flow, problem solving, most interesting man in the world, kind of business owner. Join us today and hear how Zak got his start.

Our guest today is Holly Mundon. She has been a Social Worker/Therapist focused on Mental Health treatment of persons with persistent and pervasive mental health conditions for 15 years. She has her Independent and Clinical licenses in Social Work in the states of Ohio and Indiana respectively. Holly also has a certification in Chemical Dependency and is a Certified Trauma Specialist. Join us as we talk about mental health, the effects of the pandemic, the value of life-long learning, and more. 

On this episode of From the Basement Up, we talk to Caitie Gehlhausen, Founder of Socket Lock-it. Michelle, Emily, and Caitie dive deep into what it takes to develop a product and bring it to market. An inventor and entrepreneur mindset led Caitie to the doorstep of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, at just 19 years old. This story shows that no matter your age, you can develop a great idea and create something that the world wants. This inspiring story is a must-listen, and we hope you feel inspired to look around the world and see where you can make your mark.

Join Michelle and Emily as they speak with Nicole Snow, Founder of Darn Good Yarn. In 2008, out of a desire to create a business focused on social consciousness through crafting and design, Nicole founded Darn Good Yarn. If you’re looking for a reason to start your business and want to make an impact, this episode is proof that no matter what industry you are in, no matter what you sell, there is a way to do it.

Welcome back to another episode of From the Basement Up! This week, we are joined by Rob, Name Bubbles employee 01. After nearly 13 years with the business, what has Rob learned, experienced, and how has he grown? Listen to the heartwarming ways in which employees take care of each other, and how the team continues to get through the pandemic’s trials and tribulations – together. Join the pair as they discuss all of this and more. We can’t wait for you to learn more about the history of Name Bubbles.

One World Cafe came to life out of a spout of happy accidents. Now a staple in the town of Moscow, Idaho, it’s had so much success in its hometown that even Starbucks couldn't compete. But, how did co-Founder Brandy do it? It turns out she did it by following her gut and continuing on, even when the road seemed to be coming to a stop. This is the story From the Basement Up brings you today. Once again, we see that you don’t need a business degree to start a business, just a great idea and a lot of gumption. Join Brandy and Michelle as they discuss the joy that comes with following your gut, never coming to a full stop, and rolling with the punches as they come.

In this episode of From the Basement Up, we welcome Jeff Bryan, co-founder of Positivity Project. We chat about what it means to have positive relationships, what positive character education is, and the strategies to teach positive psychology’s 24 character strengths that empower children. What started as a Facebook page grew rapidly into an idea that the two realized had the footing to take off. We are thrilled to bring this wonderful curriculum more visibility and support Jeff and his team in any way possible. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the story of the Positivity Project

Join us for our next episode of From The Basement Up where we chat with Ghuan Featherstone, founder of Urban Saddles. Urban Saddles is a non-profit community organization, located in the urban region of Southern California, primarily focused on engaging youth, serving in areas where opportunities and hope are lacking. Ghuan himself has an extremely inspiring story, we were so fortunate to have the chance to speak with him.

If you have been with Name Bubbles since the beginning, you’ve been with JoAnna. Having been with the business for 10 years, she really knows the ins and outs of the business. Join us on this episode of From the Basement Up, as we talk personal growth and the growth of Name Bubbles. JoAnna gives an in-depth view into Name Bubbles and what it means to evolve with a company. 

Would you leave a stable job that was great on paper but left you feeling unfulfilled? A little over a decade ago, this exactly is what this next episode’s guest did. She took a leap of faith, and it paid off in spades. Meet Maya Kevin Grey. Maya is a mother of two, a wife, a go-getter, fearless leader, a former teacher, and now, a family lawyer. Michelle and Maya dive deep into finding your courage when leaping into a significant life change. 

Join us this week on From The Basement Up as we talk about having the confidence to tread a new path to get ahead, even if it means temporarily putting yourself in a worse position than you were before.

Have you ever thought about giving up the security of your job and chasing your dream or taking an idea and running with it? From the Basement Up takes a look at groundbreakers and community makers who decided to branch out on their own and give life to their business ideas.