Podcasts by Piece Of The Pai
Nesha Pai, CPA with successful guest entrepreneurs and small business owners, discussing their challenges and fears through the financial/accounting prism, and how they overcame them. What makes an entrepreneur successful? Tune in to find out!
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57. Tamara Edwards- PR + Personal Branding Expert from 2023-09-20T09:00
Tamara Edwards, Founder and Principal of Tamara Edwards and Co., spent a decade working in public relations for several prominent congressmen in Washington, DC, a fast-paced, highly-ch...
Listen56. Megan Sumrell-The Pink Bee from 2023-09-06T09:00
As an entrepreneur, are you struggling to effectively manage your time? Well then, you’re not alone! In today’s episode of Piece of the Pai, host Nesha Pai sits down with Megan Sumrell...
Listen55. Ashley Theis - The Constant Wayfarer, Luxury Travel Advisor from 2023-08-23T09:00
In this episode, host Nesha Pai engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ashley Theis, renowned as The Constant Wayfarer. Their conversation dives into Ashley's remarkable journey as a...
Listen54. April Simpkins - Chief HR Officer + Mental Health Advocate from 2023-08-09T09:00
April Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer for Quest Co, is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and promote mental wellness in the workplace. Following the p...
Listen53. Tali Kogan - Stylist&Empowerment Coach from 2023-07-26T09:00
“We women operate the best when we feel the best. When you've put this amazing outfit on that makes you feel amazing, this is when you become magnetic, and this is when you become unst...
Listen52. Edith de Belleville-Your Paris Tour Guide from 2023-07-12T09:00
“That's what I call the Paris effect. You were in Paris, and you changed,” shares Edith de Belleville, native Parisian, official Paris tour guide, University professor, and published a...
Listen51. R. Michael Anderson-Leadership Expert from 2023-05-17T09:00
“I was trying so hard to be who I thought other people wanted me to be. I spent so much energy wanting to be accepted or wanting to look cool or look successful, but that wasn't authen...
Listen50. Meredith Dean-The Dean's List from 2023-05-04T11:31:58
“Even as a young person, I was in rooms where I never thought I would be. So I said, ‘If I can do this, I bet other students can also do it’,” shares Meredith Dean, founder of The Dean...
Listen49. Brittney Bogues-The Bogues Group from 2023-04-19T09:00
“With a PR team, you don't only look at media outlets. You look at other stakeholders that you're trying to reach in other ways that they get their other media or their news, and what ...
Listen48. Amy Pocsik - Bold Moves Coaching from 2023-04-05T09:00
“This is your one life. And if you're not enjoying what you're doing, your clients are going to feel that, whoever you work with is going to feel that. So let's see how good we can let...
Listen47. Kiley Peters of RAYNE IX and the 100 Collective from 2023-03-01T14:27
The path to finding your place as an entrepreneur rarely looks like a straight line. Kiley Peters started her first small business, Brainchild when she was 30, before making a pivot se...
Listen46. Gianna Biscontini - Lifestyle Designer from 2023-02-15T09:00
Conventional paths to "success" can often look the same: go to school, get the degree, get the job, and (if you're a woman) get the husband and kids at a certain age. But what if we could let go...
Listen45. Julian Reeve - Hamilton Musical Director, Founder of Perfect Equilibrium from 2023-02-01T09:00
At the highest levels of achievement, the payoffs of all your talent and hard work can be incredible. The dangers of the uncompromising drive for perfection, however, can be full of danger and p...
Listen44. Judi Holler, Author of "Fear is My Homeboy" from 2023-01-18T09:32
There's very few times where we as entrepreneurs won't face some form of fear. Perhaps it's the fear of stepping into the unknown of small business ownership, maybe it's fear of rejection of pro...
Listen42. Britnye Shore of The Bardot from 2023-01-11T21:31
It's the unique vision that sets any great entrepreneur apart from the crowd. Oftentimes, that vision is born through the individual experiences of that person, and shape them in ways both big a...
Listen43. Dan Tocchini and Adrian Koehler of Take New Ground and The Naked Leadership Podcast from 2023-01-05T09:27
Let's face it: the higher you climb towards your personal and professional goals, the more leadership becomes an essential skill. The ability to create a collective will from separate parts and ...
Listen41. Khaleel Loyd of Loyd Visuals from 2022-12-07T09:00
Sometimes entrepreneurship runs in the family. That's certainly the case with Khaleel Loyd, the co-founder, CEO and big brother to the three Loyd brothers that make up Loyd Visuals. Founded in C...
Listen40. Tillie Kerna, AKA Chef Tillie from 2022-11-16T11:53
It takes years of experience to be able to orchestra a six-course meal at a high level. It takes even longer to be able to do it as a small business owner. Doing it all as a woman in a male-domi...
Listen38. Jayme Valo of Valoie Skin Care from 2022-10-31T17:07
One sign of a great entrepreneur is success across multiple industries. That definitely describes Jayme Valo, co-owner of Valoie skincare along with her husband, Nick. Jayme was a leader in the ...
Listen39. Desmond Wiggan of Battery Xchange from 2022-10-31T16:48
Operating with a low battery is a space that Desmond Wiggan rarely finds himself in. Desmond knows the power of having a full charge at all times, which is why he founded Battery Xchange, a serv...
Listen37. Daniel Gonzalez of Daniel Gonzalez Designs from 2022-09-28T08:00
Fashion designer Daniel Gonzalez designs boutique ready-to-wear clothing for the "powerful, chic, artistic woman, a woman who many look to for answers and inspiration." Daniel's timeless and cla...
Listen36. Rita Garnto of Simple Self-Care by Rita from 2022-09-14T08:00:49
Self-care is almost intrinsic to Rita Garnto. After spending 20 years working in trauma centers around the world, Rita became a licensed massage therapist after moving to Charlotte in 2004. Now ...
Listen35. Gaurav "G" Patel from 2022-08-24T08:01:33
Entrepreneurship requires a special kind of person, but that could be anyone from anywhere. That includes a young Gaurav "G" Patel, who immigrated to the US when he was just ten years old and kn...
Listen34. Katherine Wintsch of The Mom Complex from 2022-08-03T08:00:13
Being a mother is always hard work, and often very thankless. That can lead to plenty of internal struggles that moms deal with on a daily basis. Fighting these battles can feel like you're tryi...
Listen33. George Kroustalis from 2022-07-20T08:00:39
Did you know 40% of Americans who make $200k or more live paycheck to paycheck? Today's guest on Piece of the Pai knows one of the most important life skills people can learn early is financial ...
Listen32. Page Fehling from 2022-07-06T08:00:10
Over the past eight years, Page Fehling has built a profile in Charlotte as the anchor of Good Day Charlotte, a morning news show that Fehling helped make a top ranked program of its kind. Audie...
Listen31. Natasha Hemmingway from 2022-06-22T08:00:18
Host Nesha Pai has a profound respect for people who are overcoming ordinary obstacles (so much so that she wrote a book with that title). Today's guest on Piece of the Pai overcomes obstacles b...
Listen30. Tiffany Marino of Confetti Castle from 2022-06-09T08:00:48
Entrepreneurs come from all different places, and the inspiration for a great business idea can come from anywhere. Today's guest on Piece of the Pai is Tiffany Marino, owner of Confetti Castle,...
Listen29. Anna Roop White of Rest&Heal from 2022-05-26T08:00:32
Few people have known host Nesha Pai for as long as today's guest, Anna Roop White. Anna and Nesha became friends in kindergarten and stayed in touch through the years as both have grown into su...
Listen28. Katie Schindler of Fine Grit from 2022-05-12T08:00:23
There's nothing more that Nesha Pai loves than a female business owner succeeding in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Today's guest on Piece of the Pai knows that world as well as anyone...
Listen27. Lindsey Regan Thorne-Swan Beauty from 2021-12-22T11:00
Lindsey Regan Thorne, beauty maven and lifestyle influencer in Charlotte has reached a mass following from starting a very organic blog when blogging was a new thing and social media was a baby....
Listen26. Babe&Butcher (Lindsay Anvik) from 2021-11-10T12:00
Lindsay Anvik was living in NYC and a business coach traveling the world and speaking to big audiences before a one-time charcuterie board made for a Charlotte non-profit changed her life. Liste...
ListenDominique Sensabaugh- Ep.25 from 2021-10-20T11:00
Dominique Sensabaugh is more than a NFL athlete's wife. She has taken her platform in her own hands and been on a fast track to support other wives, young athletes, all women, and entrepreneurs ...
ListenMelissa Herriott-Ep.24 from 2021-06-02T14:32:48
Melissa Herriott, an artist and interior decorator in Charlotte NC, has made a name for herself while working on her side hustle during her corporate America reig...
ListenToska Husted-Ep.25 from 2021-04-28T08:00
Toska Husted began her journey over 20 years ago in London, England when she became a graduate of the elite “Steiner” School of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, ap...
ListenToska Husted-Ep.23 from 2021-04-28T08:00
Toska Husted began her journey over 20 years ago in London, England when she became a graduate of the elite “Steiner” School of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, ap...
ListenLife Coach and Podcaster Colleen Odegaard-Ep.22 from 2021-04-07T12:11:20
Colleen Odegaard is an Emmy award winning broadcast journalist, TV host, certified life coach, video and media coach and the host of the Wake Up To Your Life podc...
ListenShelly Henderson of Henderson Properties- Ep.23 from 2020-07-29T08:00
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Shelly Henderson has called Charlotte home for 44 years. As co-founder of Henderson Properties along with her husband Phil, Shelly mana...
ListenShelly Henderson of Henderson Properties- Ep.23 from 2020-07-29T08:00
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Shelly Henderson has called Charlotte home for 44 years. As co-founder of Henderson Properties along with her husband Phil, Shelly mana...
ListenFabi Preslar of SPARK Publications- Ep. 21 from 2020-07-01T10:00
Fabi Preslar is the owner and president of SPARK Publications Listen
Bradley Rhyne of Ole Mason Jar-Ep. 20 from 2020-06-08T08:00
Ole Mason Jar is a specialty line of menswear founded in Charlotte in 2013. Co-founder Bradley Rhyne brought a background in accounting and finance to the table, along with a passion for creatin...
ListenVisual Artist Kent Youngstrom - Ep. 19 from 2020-05-20T12:50:09
Kent Youngstrom is a visual artist, designer and author in Charlotte, NC. His vivid artwork has found a home blurring the lines between traditional and modern arts. His designs and ideas have la...
ListenUFC Fighter Sara McMann - Ep. 19 from 2020-01-20T13:31:26
It takes a special kind of dedication to endure the physical demands of being a top flight UFC fighter. However, in many ways, a UFC fighter needs the same entrepreneurial skills as a business o...
ListenUFC Fighter Sara McMann - Ep. 18 from 2020-01-20T13:31:26
It takes a special kind of dedication to endure the physical demands of being a top flight UFC fighter. However, in many ways, a UFC fighter needs the same entrepreneurial skills as a business o...
ListenSarah Benken of Know Tribe - Ep. 18 from 2019-07-24T17:19:03
Sarah Benken is the founder and visionary for the KNOW Book + Tribe. Her mission is to empower women who break glass ceilings in their respective fields. She’s been a business owner for more tha...
ListenMaureen Anders of Anders Ruff - Ep. 17 from 2019-07-03T04:00
Maureen Anders of Anders Ruff is our guest on this episode of Piece of the Pai. Anders Ruff is a popular graphic design, party styling, DIY blog and online shop.
Founded in 2013 with her ...
ListenCel Thompson of Ready Fitness and Be Amazing - Ep. 16 from 2019-06-05T04:00
In this episode of Piece of the Pai we
Jenn Andrews of Move For Jenn - Ep. 15 from 2018-11-28T09:00
In this episode we are honored to interview Jenn Andrews of Move For Jenn. Jenn worked in corporate America for many years before becoming a stay-at-home mom and ...
ListenPreston Bolles of Ellison James Designs - Ep. 14 from 2018-10-24T03:12:17
Today's episode of Piece of the Pai features small business and jewelry maker Preston Bolles of Ellison James Designs. Proving that necessity is the mother of all invention, Preston began making...
ListenMitch Purgason of Stitched By Mitch - Ep. 13 from 2018-09-26T08:00
In this episode we are focusing Mitch Purgason, head designer and owner of Stitched By Mitch. Mitch is a guy beyond his years and has the charisma of Frank Sinat...
ListenLauren Kunijo&Kenna Ehman of Kenna Kunijo - Ep.12 from 2018-09-05T09:00
In this episode of Piece of the Pai, we are focusing on Lauren Kunijo & Kenna Ehman, owners of the South End hair salon Kenna Kunijo. Lauren & Kenna are not only talented hair artists, but they ...
ListenAlyssa and Andrew Wilen of Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Ep. 11 from 2018-03-12T05:48:59
In 2011, Alyssa Wilen (né Gorelick) and her boyfriend (now husband and business partner) Andrew saw a gap in the market in terms of fun, friendly and hands on cooking classes. Alyssa, who had a ...
ListenChrystal Rose of Rebellia Clothing - Episode 10 from 2018-01-10T09:00
In this episode we are focusing on Chrystal Rose, a self-made entrepreneur who battled through a long road of trial and error. Chrystal did not have the typical route of education and the perfec...
ListenMegan Miller of Opera Carolina - Episode 9 from 2017-12-20T11:00
In this episode we are focusing on Megan Miller, Marketing Director of Opera Carolina, speaks of taking the stage again, as well what it is like being in front of as well as behind the Opera. Listen
Karen Hill - Episode 8 from 2017-11-29T09:00
In this episode we are focusing on Karen Hill, financier by day and cycling instructor by night. Karen overcame all odds to ever be able to have fitness in her life aft...
ListenGarrett Tichy of Hygge Coworking - Episode 7 from 2017-11-15T23:00
Garrett Tichy is the owner and founder of Hygge Coworking in Charlotte, NC. Garrett's story is one that is familiar to many entrepreneurs: unsatisfied with a comfortable, yet ultimately unfulfil...
ListenRich Moyer of Hoppin' and Two Scoops Creamery - Episode 6 from 2017-11-01T09:00
In this episode we are focusing on Rich Moyer, Serial Entrepreneur in Charlotte NC, who is a millennial that created and sold one company and is now a Founder/CEO...
ListenStephanie Melish of The Sales Barista - Episode 5 from 2017-10-18T08:00
In this episode we are focusing on Stephanie Melish Neuman, Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Success Coach, who helps amazing people improve their life and their business while increasing thei...
ListenAsheton Brown (Smasheton) - Episode 4 from 2017-10-04T10:00
In this episode of Piece of the Pai, we are focusing on successful social media influencer and athlete, Asheton Brown, founder of her personal brand Smasheton. Asheton aims at empowering humans ...
ListenDavid Yermanos of Get Fit Foods - Episode 3 from 2017-09-20T10:00
In this episode we are focusing on David Yermanos, owner of Get Fit Foods, a new healthy lifestyle grab-and-go meals concept in Charlotte, NC. David is a serial entrepreneur and a GM with ...
ListenTrish Bennett of Doll Boutique and Three Amigos Pet Care - Episode 2 from 2017-09-06T10:00
In this episode we are focusing on Trish Bennett, former Owner & Buyer of doll boutique and how she switched gears from the fashion industry into pet care and the importance of happiness as an e...
ListenWilliam Wilson of William Wilson Clothing - Episode 1 from 2017-08-09T02:29:16
In this episode we are focusing on successful entrepreneur, William Wilson, Founder and CEO of William Wilson Clothing and how he got started and overcame his fears of trying new things to becom...
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