The Art of Life-Scaping with Monique Allen
We can’t believe our Season 2 finale is already here! Over the course of season 2, we have spoken with 13 absolutely amazing women and feel so inspired by each and every one of them.
We are thrilled to share with you all Monique Allen, founder of The Garden Continuum, Inc , and we just know you’ll be inspired by her work.
Monique Allen, Founder, CEO, & Creative Director of the Garden Continuum, is a master creator, interactive employer, published author, and fierce industry advocate. Over the last three decades, Monique watched as the growing commercialization and commoditization of the landscaping trade undermined the benefits of its increased accessibility to those looking to improve their land and their mental states. With this in mind, she founded the Life-Scape Method.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Monique developed the Life-Scape Method and centers her work around compassionate business building.
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!
Disability Advocacy in the Workplace with Catherine Greseth
Episode 12, with Catherine Greseth, is here!
Our host, Kelsey Stine, sat down with Catherine Greseth of WDN of the Black Hills to talk about her work educating business owners, companies, and organizations on how to hire individuals with disabilities. Through her work, Catherine has helped Rapid City South Dakota rank third in the Nation for employment of people with disabilities. Her story is so inspiring and we are honored to share it with you all!
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts!
the Sweetness of Success with Catherine Manangu
We have a sweet sweet episode for you all today! Episode 11 is here with Baker, Catherine Manangu of Chu Sweet.
Catherine Manangu is the owner/operator of Chu Sweet, a specialty Bakery in Box Elder South Dakota. Catherine was born and raised in the Philippines, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management with a specialization in Cruise Line Operations in Culinary Arts. After moving to America with her family, and meeting her husband, she and her husband moved to Rapid City South Dakota where her husband is stationed in the United States Air Force. Catherine took the leap and started her own bakery from her home in 2019 and has seen an explosion in growth over the last two years
In this episode, you’ll hear how Catherine discovered her love for baking, honed her skills, and started her own business.
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Season 2, Episode 10: Ciara Stockeland
Can you believe it, our 10th guest of Season 2 is here!
Ciara Stockeland has owned and operated businesses since her early teens. As a serial entrepreneur, her business mindset and tenacity led her to open her first store, Mama Mia, a high-end maternity store located in Fargo, ND in 2006. Shortly after, she developed and opened MODE, a designer outlet store located next to Mama Mia. After franchising her businesses, she eventually went on to step away from retail, and step into the role of a business coach for retail business owners.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Ciara created a space for retail entrepreneurs to ask questions and find community through her coaching program, and so much more!
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Season 2 Episode 9 with Molly Goin
Episode 9 with Massage with Molly has arrived!
Molly Goin is a licensed massage therapist who started her practice in 2020. After a year in business, she shares with us what it was like to establish a new practice and become a full-time business owner, and the way she has built community care into her work from day one.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Molly leads with a curiosity mindset that has helped her grow in her practice, and so much more.
This episode is full of inspiration! Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Season 2 Episode 8 with Tracy Bernard
Episode 8 with Tracy Bernard is here!
As owner and creative director for Tout Advertising, Tracy provides strategic media planning, negotiates media acquisitions, determines marketing endeavors, oversees design and production, and ensures brand integrity. She is passionate about supporting locally owned businesses, and in addition to this has launched and run 3 magazines, including @Black Hills Woman Magazine during her career, spanning over a decade of successful publishing.
Tracy’s ambition and drive is inspiring! Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Season 2, Episode 07– Kristin Burke
Episode 7 with Kristin Burke has arrived!
Kristin Burke is a goal achievement coach who collaborates with women, entrepreneurs, and leaders to help them maximize their potential and achieve their definitions of success. After gaining over a decade of experience in a fortune 200 firm, Kristin set out on her own to launch a coaching practice. She is passionate about advancing women professionally and holds a curiosity for work-life integration. This blossomed in graduate school where she authored a thesis on women and work-life balance. After concluding that the word balance communicates an unrealistic reality, she is now on a quest to help women thrive both personally and professionally.
We were so inspired by this conversation. Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Episode 6 – Bridgett Ferruggia
Episode 6 is here, and full of magic!
Bridgett Ferruggia creates a world of magic as a costume designer, theater instructor, cosplay extraordinaire, and co-owner of Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment. Bridgett has been working with fabrics since a young age, originally taught in the art of sewing by her mother. As she grew older she pursued a degree in Fashion Design at Kent State University. After graduating, she returned back to Rapid City, where she met her future husband, Stephan, and together they started the Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment Company. Through this company they have created a variety of theater programs in house, for all ages, as well as hold a season of plays and murder mystery dinner parties every year.
We absolutely loved this conversation! Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Creating Community Through Soccer with Fabiana Meredith
Episode 5 is here, featuring Fabiana Meredith of Community Soccer!
A member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and a South Dakota resident, Fabiana was introduced to soccer at a young age in Vermillion, SD. She immediately fell in love with the sport and she has described herself as “In it for life”. Fabiana continued on through high school and college, and the game took her internationally where she saw and was inspired by how soccer is approached in other countries. This led her to develop Community Soccer, a program that focuses on creating more mentorship within soccer, and a focus on community and fun before competition.
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Season 2, Episode 3 / Lay the Course podcast
Hooray, episode 4 is here!
Rebecca Stucke is an instructor and the owner of Yoga Studio Inc., Rapid City, SD, Rapid City’s oldest yoga studio which just celebrated its 21st year in business.
Rebecca fulfilled a years’ long dream of owning the Yoga Studio and purchased it in January of 2020. She shares with us the journey of becoming a business owner during a pandemic, her personal path that brought her to yoga, and what she loves about the yoga community.
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Episode 3 has arrived!
Jenell Alward, along with her husband David, is the owner and head artist of Swish 'N Flick Entertainment: an entertainment provider for face painting, balloon arrangements, balloon installations, and more for every occasion.
After a big move from California to South Dakota in 2020, Jenell and her husband took the leap to renovate an RV and take their talents on the road to start a nonprofit: Smiles for Miles.
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
Season 2 Episode 2 with Madison Reeves
Episode 2 is here, featuring The Madison Reeves!
Madison is a 20-year-old entrepreneur, up-and-coming author, and business owner. She is a full-time real estate agent in the Black Hills of South Dakota, focusing on helping buyers, sellers and investors build wealth through real estate. She is also a productivity coach for real estate agents. She shares with us her passion and her “why” that has taken her to a place of success at only 20.
Listen now at www.laythecoursepodcast.com or wherever you find your favorite Podcasts.
