Best The Country Blush Podcasts (2025)

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Choosing Your Marquee Style 23:25

9h ago23:25

23:25

Today we discuss one of our favourite topics - marquee styles! As marquee wedding planners, we know that choosing a style of marquee can be daunting as there are so many different options to choose from. We delve into four of the main structures that you may be considering for your wedding; discussing where they can go, how they're secured, what fl…

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Tackling the Trickier Side of Wedding Planning 25:05

6h ago25:05

25:05

In today's episode we discuss the political side of wedding planning - from how to talk about your budget, navigating parental relationships to how to choose that all important wedding party. We know that you want to enjoy planning your wedding without worrying about the small things, that's why we have created this week's episode to help you with …

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Things That We'd Change About Our Own Weddings 24:03

17d ago24:03

24:03

In this episode we look back at our weddings and talk about the things that we would change since being in the industry. From videography, to florals, to top tables - see what two wedding planners would change about their own weddings if they could re-live their day.By Natasha Spencer Weddings and The Country Blush

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Elements to Include For Your Marquee Budget 24:02

24d ago24:02

24:02

In this episode we dive into the specifics of a marquee wedding and more specifically what to include within the budget. As we both specialise in planning marquee events this is where we thrive. We discuss the intricacies of a marquee and the all the factors you will need to ensure that every element is covered.…

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How To Determine Your Budget and Where To Allocate It 17:09

1M ago17:09

17:09

We’re launching in at the deep end with budgets. They are such a huge and important aspect and should be one of the first things you and your fiancé discuss. In this episode we run through what to include within your budget and how it should roughly be allocated. After this episode you should feel confident knowing approximately what things should …

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Welcome To The Wedding Lounge Podcast 1:33

1M ago1:33

1:33

A short and snappy episode to tell you all about The Wedding Lounge. Make sure you listen to Episode 1 to get to know your hosts, Evie and Natasha.By Natasha Spencer Weddings and The Country Blush

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Meet The Hosts of The Wedding Lounge 19:21

1M ago19:21

19:21

Join Natasha and Evie as they ask each other 5 questions about their time in the wedding industry. Natasha is the founder of Natasha Spencer Weddings and Events, established in 2016. Evie is the founder of The Country Blush, established in 2022. Both Evie and Natasha specialise in planning UK marquee weddings and parties.…

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Congratulations! You're Engaged - Now to Start Planning! 15:17

1M ago15:17

15:17

Evie and Natasha discuss the first steps following the proposal. Celebrate with loved ones Announce your engagement Select a Date Insure the Ring Discuss your Budget Choose your Location Hire a Planner!By Natasha Spencer Weddings and The Country Blush

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EP 10 - Turning A Corner 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

47:19

In this climactic finale of Lonely Boy, Freddy finds hope as his formidable father leaves home, an unexpected message is delivered by one of the Eagle Girls, and he travels to Omaha to see his painting showcased in an art exhibition. (47 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order…

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EP 9 - Now In Stereo 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

35:18

Following an explosive episode at home, Freddy's relationship with Jill deepens as they uncover a shared understanding of the same heartbreaking truth. (35 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks! Featured Track: Sophocles Written and Performed …

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EP 8 - A Talent For Being Late 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

After Jill makes Freddy late for class, Freddy and Patrick perform at the talent show and get an unwelcome surprise that overshadows their debut. (47 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks! Featured Track: Let's Run Away (And Leave This Town) W…

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EP 7 - Night Of The Rifle 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Once his watercolor reaches its breathtaking completion, Freddy sees RJ through fresh eyes and helps his brother Patrick write a song. That night, Freddy's dad casts a long, menacing shadow. (61 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks! Featured …

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EP 6 - Halftime 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

45:57

The birthday party of Freddy's brother takes an unexpected turn, causing chaos that his mother must handle. Later that night, during halftime of a football game, Freddy experiences an extraordinary encounter with Jill. (46 mins) Featured Track: Straight Talk Written and Performed by Matt Geiler Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler Produced by …

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EP 5 - How To Be A Man In Two Weeks Or Less 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

52:14

A gathering storm sees Freddy grapple with his fears about manhood, encounter a potential first romance, receive a generous artistic gift, and awaken to the harsh reality of his mother's suffering. (52 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks! Fe…

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EP 4 - Entering The Art Room 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

Following his mother’s vigilant defense of a distressed girl on the school steps, Freddy meets a perceptive art teacher who senses his talent and gives him an extraordinary opportunity. (39 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and go from there for the best experience. Thanks! Featured Track: …

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EP 3 - Too Hot For Catch 46:23

1+ y ago46:23

46:23

Frightened by a series of harrowing events, Freddy realizes his father's icy heart is beyond his reach and he is powerless to protect his mother from the impending storm that threatens her safety. (47 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and go from there for the best experience. Thanks! Featu…

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BONUS EP: Three Ways to Support Lonely Boy 1:49

1+ y ago1:49

1:49

We've been getting lots of questions about how to help, so here are three things you can do right now to support Lonely Boy. Hit subscribe Tell your friends about this Lonely Boy Podcast and the album. Go to Podcaster.com, search up Lonely Boy, and leave us a positive review. Thank you so much for your support! NOTE: This podcast is meant to be lis…

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BONUS EP: Thank you so much! 1:33

1+ y ago1:33

1:33

We are so amazed at the outpouring of love for Lonely Boy! This project has been a labor of love several years in the making, so we are sending some HUGE shout outs to some very special people who helped make it a reality. NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order for the best experie…

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EP 1 - Summerfall 20:50

1+ y ago20:50

20:50

Pop sensation Frederick Julius guests on the Pop & Power podcast promoting his album, Lonely Boy. In a vivid recall, he's whisked back to the summer of 1987, the time before everything changed. (21 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with this episode and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks! Fea…

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EP 2 - More Than Holding Hands 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

An unexpected party invitation introduces Freddy and his friends to the notorious Eagle Girls, unveiling a world beyond their wildest imaginations. (40 mins) NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and go from there for the best experience. Thanks! Featured Track: Eagle Girls Written and Performed by M…

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Lonely Boy Trailer 1:44

1+ y ago1:44

1:44

Get to know Lonely Boy, a 10-episode fictional coming-of-age audio drama about pop sensation Frederick Julius as he takes a musical rewind through the defining moments of his youth. Each Friday we drop a new 25-30 minute episode including a fresh indie pop track inspired by his story. From grappling with his dad's misdeeds to mastering middle schoo…

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The Carbon Almanac Origin Story, Idea to Project in 24 Hours and Coming Together in Community to Change Culture. With Seth Godin & Niki Papadopoulos 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

46:44

This is a rebroadcast of an episode of the Carbon Alamanac Collective. A part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts. Featuring Carbon Almanac Founder, Best-Selling Author and Culture Changer Seth Godin & Portfolio Editor in Chief Niki Papadopoulos. In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Seth and Niki to explore the spark behind The Carbon Alman…

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Rebroadcast: B Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade Impact 51:57

3y ago51:57

51:57

Hello Everyone! To celebrate the Cost Of Goods Sold's first birthday, we are rebroadcasting the most popular episode of the last year. It's not a surprise why this one has the most downloads. Brianna and Kristy are generous, knowledgable and share a lot of useful information for Impact businesses and businesses wanting to explore B Corp certificati…

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Preventing Plastic Pollution, Companies Upcycling Ocean-Bound Plastics & Supporting Informal Waste Workers in Developing Countries with NextWave's Kendall Glauber 47:19

3y ago47:19

47:19

Kendall Glauber from Lonely Whale and the NextWave Plastics Consortium went from summers in Southern California to the non-profit world, keeping plastic waste from entering the ocean. In this episode, we learn how her efforts through Lonely Whale are helping to drive recycling systems change and how NextWave’s member companies are using ocean-bound…

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Package-Free Retail, Community Building & Post-Pandemic Shifts to Zero Waste Living with The Tare Shop's Kate Pepler 40:39

3y ago40:39

40:39

Kate Pepler from the Tare Shop was feeling overwhelmed with the doom and gloom narrative of our earth’s health and decided to do something about it. In this episode, we learn how Kate’s lifelong relationship with the water and a move to a coastal town influenced how she sees the world. We discover how Kate’s passions including sailing and environme…

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Emotional Well-Being, Accessibility, Outreach & Activism. Skateboarding as a Vehicle to Achieve Social Change with Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard Club 46:07

3y ago46:07

46:07

Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard Club left a career in music behind to start a nonprofit focused on supporting youth. In this episode we learn why he's chosen to use skateboarding as a vehicle for social change. We discover how Impact's programming, empowers children and youth to develop healthy self-esteem, resilience and other necessary lif…

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Luxury Candles with Purpose. Giving Light, Love and Access to Clean Drinking Water to Someone in Need with Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of Light 43:25

3y ago43:25

43:25

Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of Light came together in the darkest part of the pandemic, with the goal to spread love and light throughout the world. In this episode we learn how the two explored the one-for-one model and other ways to give back, before settling on a partnership with GivePower. We discover why they chose luxury c…

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Rethinking Food Waste. Upcycling Imperfect Fruits, Vegetables and Otherwise Edible Scraps into Wholesome and Sustainable Snacks with Bruized’s Monique Chan. 39:14

3y ago39:14

39:14

Monique Chan from Bruized takes scraps destined for the compost bin and creates delicious treats. In this episode, we learn how time spent in restaurant prep kitchens led Monique to look at food waste differently. And explore the economic and environmental costs of what gets thrown away. We discover how she sources imperfect ingredients that would …

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Creating innovative and Developmentally-Focused Products for Baby/Toddler and the Realities of Counterfeits and Intellectual Property with ezpz’s Lindsey Laurain 51:11

3y ago51:11

51:11

Lindsey Laurain from ezpz turned the toddler feeding space upside down with a tip-proof all-in-one placemat and plate that suctions to the surface. In this episode, we learn how she’s created a mission-driven company that leads with innovation and input from pediatric experts, how an onslaught of copies and counterfeits of her products almost derai…

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Eco-Conscious Practices, Sustainability and Inclusivity in Salons. Supporting the Community with Hairdressing with Alicia Lumsden from Queen's Shop 39:41

3+ y ago39:41

39:41

Alicia Lumsden from Queen’s Shop Fine Hairdressing created a salon where sustainability and community could co-exist. In this episode, we learn what sustainable means in the hairdressing world, and how Alicia deals with the salon’s waste from hair clippings to water and packaging – and how her battle with environmental sensitivities influenced thes…

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Plant-Based For Pets and Creating Sustainable Dog Treats to Lower Your Dogs Carbon Pawprint with Bright Planet Pet’s Katherine Ellison 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

45:42

Concerns about climate change led Katherine Ellison from Bright Planet Pet to look closely at the environmental impact of pet ownership and create a line of 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat. In this episode, we learn how consumer behaviour has shifted in the pet product space, chat about the humanization of pets and w…

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Green Your Holiday Season with Sustainable and Realistic Tips to Reduce Waste with Eco-Friendly Event's Romina Kwong 41:56

3+ y ago41:56

41:56

Romina Kwong from Eco-Friendly Events was inspired to help event organizers and business owners with their green initiatives after being a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. In this episode, we discover from Romina what steps can be taken to make larger-scale events more environmentally friendly. We then learn how to realistically green your holiday…

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Inclusivity and Meaningful Employment. Helping Youth with Intellectual Disabilities with Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts’ Melanie Cote 50:54

3+ y ago50:54

50:54

Melanie Cote from Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts is using donuts to teach young adults with barriers to employment job readiness skills. In this episode, we talk about the realities that Melanie faces as the parent of a child with Williams syndrome and learn how she's changing how people think about hiring youth with intellectual disabilities. We…

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Launching a Plastic Neutral, Luxury, Sustainable and Stylish Hand Sanitizer During the Pandemic with Paume’s Amy Welsman 44:25

3+ y ago44:25

44:25

In today’s episode, we chat with Amy Welsman from Paume. We learn how Amy’s antibacterial hand gel was already in development when COVID changed everything. Why she was inspired to create a luxury sustainable and stylish hand hygiene brand, how Paume is addressing waste with their unique and chic refillable pumps, previously recycled materials and …

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A Quick Update: We'll Be Back Next Week With a New Episode 2:29

3+ y ago2:29

2:29

My father, Mike Myers, a lifetime small business owner, a serial entrepreneur, passed away over the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. It was unexpected and we are grieving. He was a very, very strong supporter of small business. Always the one to shop local and always supporting the family-run businesses in his community. And my own entrepreneurial jo…

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Handcrafted Watercolours in Plastic Free Packaging, Influenced by Indigenous Paint Tradition with Anong Migwans Beam from Beam Paints 43:37

3+ y ago43:37

43:37

Ojibwe artist Anong Migwans Beam from Beam Paints handcrafts small batch watercolour paint stones packaged in sustainable materials. In this episode we learn how Anong’s father taught her to harvest pigment near her home in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin island, how she's been inspired by her artist parents and indigenous paint traditions, w…

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B Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade Impact 51:10

3+ y ago51:10

51:10

In today's episode, we chat with Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact. We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as b…

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Sunscreen, Antiperspirant, Personal Care – Why Choosing Natural Creates So Much Impact with The Green Beaver Company’s Alain Ménard 48:25

3+ y ago48:25

48:25

In this episode, we explore why The Green Beaver Company's founders Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, and his wife Karen, a biochemist, left their careers in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries after deciding to start a family and being sidelined by a surprising diagnosis. We do a deep dive into natural and conventional sunscreens, antiperspi…

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Buy Less Choose Well and Make it Last - Building a New Sustainable Brand with The Good Kiind's Courtney Stewart 47:20

3+ y ago47:20

47:20

In today's episode, we chat with Courtney Stewart from The Good Kiind. We explore why Courtney shut down her reusable silicone label business at the height of success to start a brand new company, and learn what lessons she learned from her first go at entrepreneurship. We discover why she decided to launch her new business with plastic-free, litte…

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Highlights from episodes 1-10 & Tips To Live More Sustainably and Socially Responsible 37:50

3+ y ago37:50

37:50

Highlights from episodes 1-10 & Live More Sustainably or Socially Responsible With Tips You Can Take Now. In today's episode, we're going to do something a little different and revisit the last ten episodes, The first 10 episodes of the podcast, focusing on the highlights. The moments where I learned really eye-opening from each guest, but we’ve al…

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Nourishing Snack Foods with Community Focus and Social Impact Baked In with Sheena Russell from Made With Local 45:34

3+ y ago45:34

45:34

In today's episode, we chat with Sheena Russel from Made with Local. We explore how she’s created clean and simple snack food bars with social impact baked in, we learn how her childhood on a family farm in rural PEO influenced how Sheena sources ingredients, How she’s partnered with social enterprise bakeries, to have her bars handmade by those fa…

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Consumer Goods, Toxic Load and the Environmental Health Effects of How We Shop with Emma Rohmann 47:12

3+ y ago47:12

47:12

In today's episode, we chat with Emma Rohmann from Green at Home. We learn how Emma went from environmental engineering to studying our toxic load from the products we use in our everyday lives, we learn why ultimately, regulations don’t work as they should and the onus is on us as consumers to protect ourselves, what you should be mindful of when …

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Sustainable, Ethically Made Mis-Matchable Socks and Determining the True Cost of a Product with Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn 40:57

4y ago40:57

40:57

In today's episode, we chat with Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn. We explore the environmental costs of manufacturing conventional cotton, and the potential health risks of the colourful dyes, and pesticides used. We learn how Melita’s trip to an orphanage on her thirteenth birthday and her newborns son’s eczema both inspired Melita to create change,…

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Taking on Single-Use Plastics and Takeout Waste with Suppli's Megan Takeda-Tully 40:09

4y ago40:09

40:09

In today's episode, we chat with Megan Takeda-Tully, from Suppli and learn about how she's taking on the challenge of takeout waste. We learn what the costs of our single-use plastic and convenience obsessed culture really are, How viewing a documentary during a team meeting led Megan from boardroom to bicycle - collecting last night’s stainless st…

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Manufacturing Sustainable and Multipurpose Children’s Footwear Domestically with Baubles + Soles’ Lisa Nguyen 42:59

4y ago42:59

42:59

In today’s episode, we chat with Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles. We explore the environmental costs of conventional footwear manufacturing. We Learn one of the first dinner’s out with her new baby inspired Lisa to design an interchangeable bauble to give her daughter’s shoes a new look with a twist, how Lisa’s early childhood as a refugee and car…

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From a Farmer's Market Soap Company to a Skin Care Brand Focused on Women's Wellness with Anointment's April MacKinnon 43:00

4y ago43:00

43:00

In today’s episode, we chat with April McKinnon from anointment. We learn how having a newborn with a critical illness led April from a career in civil engineering to buying a farmer’s market soap company. We learn how she’s inspired by the unique landscape of her maritime homestead, how she leveraged the soap business into a skincare brand, and wh…

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Mindful Representation and Diversifying your Product Lineup with Kid Swag's Kimberlee West 47:44

4y ago47:44

47:44

In today's episode, we chat with Kimberlee West, from Kids Swag. Kids Swag is a brand built on the idea of mindful representation. We learn what she looks for when sourcing products for her shop. About the social cost to conventional toy curation and the lasting effects of not seeing yourself represented in the toy aisle, how you can diversify your…

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An Introduction: Building a Business Based on Values with Hip Mommies' Jennifer Myers Chua 40:37

4y ago40:37

40:37

Jennifer Myers Chua here, the host of Cost of Goods Sold. In today's episode, I'm going to tell you this story of how I got here, how I went from a career in the food television world to becoming the CCO of Hip Mommies,a boutique distribution company. How I reluctantly joined the struggling family business, scrapped it all and rebuilt a seven-figur…

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Cultivating Mindfulness and Empathy in Children with My Kindness Calendar's Maran Stern-Kubista 36:56

4y ago36:56

36:56

In today’s episode, we chat with Maran Stern-Kubista from My Kindness Calendar. We learn why she left life as an opera singer and a career in law behind to build a brand based on kindness. How she’s turning a business, built with a seasonal product into something that makes sales all year long. How her new products are inspired by the resilience of…

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Upcycling Plastic Toy Waste with Tiny Toy Co.'s Rebecca Saha 38:41

4y ago38:41

38:41

In today’s episode, we chat with Rebecca about why she feels so motivated to make an impact with toy waste. What the costs of the drive-thru, surprise toy, Loot Bag Toy culture really are, how COVID times have affected her business. How we as small business owners and consumers can better interact with upcyclers to create change. And why she feels …

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