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This episode features our conversation with Amira Chappelle Brooks of Chappelle Candle Co. Starting a business is never easy, but starting one during a global pandemic is on a whole other level. Amira shares how she followed her intuition to take candle making from hobby to business and what it's been like to go from web-based to brick and morter.  We loved getting to learn more about the production of candles and Amira's creative process too.  Be sure to check out Amira's beautiful candles and candle vessels on the Chappelle Candle Co.'s website, on Instagram or at the shop located at 25 E Patrick St Lower Level, Frederick, MD.  Thank you to Listen Frederick for their support of this podcast. 

This episode was a long time coming! Sando & Sarah finally had the pleasure of connecting with Megan and Amy, the owners of Urbana's beloved new-style deli, Pump & Rye. Amy & Megan dish on the experiences that inspired them to open Pump & Rye, what it has been like building a business during the Pandemic, creativity, supportive work environments, favorite local flavors and more!  As always thank you to Listen Frederick for including us as part of your podcast community. Check out their collection of local podcasts at ListenFrederick.com.  Pump & Rye's website Instagram Facebook Favorite Restaurants: Grace of India Lee's Sushi (located inside H Mart) Pho an Loi on Rosemont Bakehouse MD

Sando & Sarah are bringing back a classic this week with a round-up of their current sweets and sours. From current events to new couches and pregnancy to LED face masks, they're covering all the things making waves in their lives right now. Pull up a seat and hang out with them during this candid catch-up.  The new couch The sneakers Sarah liked enough to buy a second pair Notion Good For U? podcast Beautycounter Cleansing Balm Tula skincare products Daily Harvest Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Boom Boom Skin spray Petal Bouche Red Lipstick LUMM LED Facemask  Sando's fave maternity overalls

For this episode, Sarah & Sando got together and recorded a little wrap up and look ahead. They chat about what they're most proud of about 2021, what they're looking forward to in this next year and while reading their astrological predictions for 2022 (they're both fans of the Chani app,) realize they're both Virgo risings and it answers SO MANY QUESTIONS!  Thanks for listening friends! 

In this episode, Sarah and Sando chat all about creativity! How they cultivate it, what helps them get into a creative mindset, the joy-creativity connection, and more. Then they demonstrate what they mean because the conversation takes a distinct turn for the culinary. This episode was a bit delayed in being released and they do share a few fave Thanksgiving recipes, but these dishes are good for any and all cold-season celebrations.  Sando's stuffing recipe Sando's cranberry relish recipe Sarah's turkey recipe Notion Big Magic  

In this episode, the mustache gals are back with their focus on the home and this time talking about all things organizing! They are joined by professional organizer, Jackie Pittman who recently launched a new business called Chez Nous Organizing. This new venture offers all-inclusive professional organizing services, by the hour or by the project. Jackie tells us all about how - like many - the pandemic shifted her focus and in turn made her pivot her work in order to accommodate the work-life balance she was seeking. She is a full-time mom with 3 kiddos at home and knows all too well the juggling act it takes to keep everyone's "things" together. This conversation is inspiring and helpful, Jackie keeps it real when it comes to establishing order in the home and offers up tips to get you started. Join us for an enlightening and light-hearted chat about something we're all seeking -- a little calm amongst the clutter and chaos. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Full show notes on TheMustacheMesa.com

In this episode, Sarah and Sando chat about all things home, this month's theme. With the shift of autumn upon us, the feelings of prepping the home for fall/winter and resetting after summer are real. The ladies chat about their own seasonal routines, why setting specific intentions for your home can feel so good, and some fun cozy-ing up tips. Be sure to tune in, because they also share a few fun announcements they've been holding onto all summer! Thank you to Listen Frederick for their support of this podcast. 

In this episode, Sarah and Sando sit down with Hood College President Dr. Andrea Chapdelaine to discuss August's theme of Education. We talk about being a first-generation college student, navigating COVID and racial justice issues, and whether or not the rhetoric surrounding higher education is valid. Dr. Chapdelaine shares what keeps her going even on the most stressful days and some great advice for making those incredibly tough decisions. Whether you're a current college student, parent of a student, or life-long learner this conversation is full of inspiration, relevance, and wisdom when it comes to the pursuit of happiness. Follow the Mustache Mesa on Instagram  Folle The Mustache Mesa on Facebook For full show notes - http://themustachemesa.com/epsiodes/life-long-lessons-with-hood-college-president-dr-andrea-chapdelaine  

We're very excited to share this episode with you, our first as part of the Listen Frederick community! Sarah & Sando sit down with Tanya Rockovich & Emily Pastrana, the energetic and passionate founders of the Next Gen Birth Plan. They went from hyping each other up on Instagram to founding a new community for birthing people that's positive, accessible, and very empowering. We talk a lot about confidence in this episode, and while Tanya & Emily have a specific interest in helping those who are pregnant or postpartum feel more confident, we talk a lot about feeling confident and empowered in all aspects of our medical care, well-being, and beyond. They also share some of the challenges they've faced while building this new business venture. We're confident your cup will feel full after listening, Sarah & Sando's sure did.  Find Full Show Notes Here Find the Mustache Mesa on Instagram

Sarah & Sando are happy to be back in front of their microphones and getting back into in-person workouts. In this episode, they chat about how taking their workouts back out into the world is helping them exercise their social muscles too.  Follow The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Follow The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Leave a review for us here *Episode photo by Annemarie Grudën on Unsplash

In this episode, Sando & Sarah are joined by five of the Co-Founders of The Frederick March for Justice and dive into the topic of community. This group is working to collectively make an impact. They share what community means to them, what creating The Frederick March for Justice meant to them as part of the Frederick community, and why admitting racism exists isn’t enough. We discuss what they have learned about conflict, the difference between reacting vs. responding, and what it means to really embrace the uncomfortable-ness of it all. There also might be a small debate about Chipotle because as they pointed out you can be taken seriously and have fun. Yes and! This is definitely one of those conversations that’s worth multiple listens. We hope you’ll tune in and listen with the same love and support that this group has shown our beloved community. Learn more about and follow The Frederick March for Justice on Facebook. Find The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook Sign up to get regular updates about The Mustache Mesa here. 

This week, Sarah and Sando chat with Melissa Lawrence, a Certified Career and Life Coach who specializes in helping people in the Pharma and Biotech fields. She helps her clients find happiness in the job they have, navigate their next career move and more! Melissa shares about how her own career led her to help others, signs you might need a career coach and feeling good in your career can influence so many other areas of your life. If you've been thinking about making some professional moves, this interview might help you take those first steps.  Full show notes The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

Sarah puts Sando in the hot seat this time around as we kick off our Year of Well with episodes about the career area of life! Sando shares about how she became an educator, how being open to other opportunities actually helped her find her current career path in education, how she's come back from the brink of burnout, and what she does now to prevent burnout from creeping back in. Sando is a great example of how manifestation actually works. She knows how to put the thought out there and then follow up with the work that shows the universe you're ready for what it has in store for you.  Read Burnout with us this month Sign up for our newsletter The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

This week, Sando puts Sarah in the hot seat and digs into Sarah’s journey to become a health coach. They discuss their shared experiences of body image issues and growing up dancing, how far they’ve come from trying the South Beach diet in high school and how getting in touch with their periods has improved their overall health. They chat about how important it is to create a complete health team and normalize having multiple people/services supporting your health. (Spolier alert, the health coach is often the missing piece of that puzzle.) Sarah discusses what it’s like to work with a health coach and why you should consider investing in your health. Sando also pulls out some fun quick-fire questions including Sarah’s celebrity crush, how she met her husband and the celebrity closet she’d most like to peruse. Find the full show notes here.  Find The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. Find The Mustache Mesa on Facebook. 

In this episode, Sando and Sarah had the pleasure of chatting with and getting to know Shana Knight, the founder of SOUL Street. ICYDK, SOUL Street is a collective of Black business owners and community members who have come together to empower the Black community through events, outreach, advocacy and education.  Inspired by a post she saw on Facebook and pushed by the events of 2020, Shana set out to create SOUL Street to help bring attention to and help support the creative and entreprenurial members of Frederick's Black community. She was met with immediate support and together with the SOUL Street team has hosted two successful markets, is about to host a virtual black friday event and has big plans for 2021.  Shana is down-to-earth, passionate and really in-tune with what fills her cup. In addition to sharing about SOUL Street, Shana talks about her love of vision boards and we get her to talk about the vision board ritual she uses for the New Year.  We get a little raw about our unique experiences of 2020, Shana discovers hygge while we're chatting and Sarah predicts the next winter food trend.  Snuggle up with something to sip on or plug in those headphones and head out on a walk, however you choose to enjoy this conversation, we know you'll enjoy it.  RSVP for the SOUL Street Virtual Black Friday event here.  Find the full show notes here.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

This week we're sitting down with our friend and licensed massage therapist, Calley Murphy. If you're inspired to book yourself a massage after this, we're not sorry. We talk about the myriad benefits of massage, including stress and anxiety-relief which is on a lot of our minds right now. Calley also shares what it felt like to realize she didn't have a "why" at one point and how that helped her create her own path.  Find the full show notes here. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

In this episode Sando and Sarah share a delightful conversation with Taryn Sisco, the creator of BarreLIIT and TheUrbanMaven Etsy shop. Taryn is a shining example that it is OK to evolve. She'll inspire you with her "see a need, fill a need" motto and she talks about the path that led her to develop her own Barre brand and create accessories to help people exercise their voice. (It includes her own personal love boat story and the time she worked with MARTHA STEWART!) Taryn's story will also remind you that it's possible to be both fierce and feminine and find success. We say a big cheers to that! Find the full show notes here.  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. The Mustache Mesa on Facebook.   

In this episode, Sarah and Sando enjoy a lovely conversation with Alecks Moss, founder of Little Wild Herbs. She shares her journey to becoming an herbalist and then an Intuitive Tea Blender. She discusses how the pandemic actually helped her launch her business, what it's been like entering entrepreneurship as a Highly Sensitive Person and gives some excellent tips for turning tea into a mindful daily ritual.  Find the full show notes here. The Mustache Mesa on Instagram. The Mustache Mesa on Facebook.

In this week's episode we essentially get our minds blown. We got the chance to chat with Michele Forbes, the founder of Michele's Sea Moss. Yes, you read that right, sea moss. It's apparently an incredibly nutritious sea vegetable and Michele has been making it delectable and encouraging people to add it to their wellness routines since 2019. In our conversation, Michele shares how her own journey to health led her to discover sea moss and how she's utilizing community to build her business. We also loved hearing about her future business goals and all of the ways we could be including sea moss in our diets. (Coconut shrimp and hibiscus face masks are both mentioned, just saying.)  Find Michele's Sea Moss on Facebook Learn more about SOUL Street  The Mustache Mesa on Instagram The Mustache Mesa on Facebook

In this episode we’re talking with Skyler Carpenter. The woman behind Toy Blossom Co., a growing CBD-infused product brand based in Ocean Beach, California. A scientist by training, we loved hearing about Skyler’s journey to CBD. Seriously though, cheers to women in science! We ask Skyler about her entrepreneurial journey so far and what it’s been like to build a business during 2020. Skyler also shares what might be our new favorite party idea (even if it might still a bit until we can try it out) and of course we talk about food. Find the full show notes here. Follow The Mustache Mesa on Instagram Follow The Mustache Mesa on Facebook