The Marketing for the Uninhibited Podcast

Home is where the heart is, and for Wyckwood House owner, Shannon Gutierrez, home is where it all started.
On this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Gutierrez, another Aurora community favorite. Shannon is the founder and curator at Wyckwood House, a local artisan market located in Downtown Aurora.
To shop online, visit https://wyckwoodhouse.com/ and you can find them on social media @wyckwoodhouse
Shannon shares with us:
How her brick and mortar business was able to increase their online sales (and deliveries)
What it feels like to, once again, be working in the place where it all started (home)
The importance of community support during times like this
 
This episode is brought to you by Aurora Downtown. A big thank you to them for supporting the podcast and for supporting our Aurora Community during this crazy time. To stay up to date with what's happening in Aurora, visit auroradowntown.org
 
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business?2. What are you doing to address this shift?3. How is your business community responding?4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.)5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

Today, I’m joined by James D. Buzzard. An Aurora native, James is a Creative Director and Cinematographer at Buzz Labs Creative and he’s been in business for just one and a half years! To learn more about Buzz Labs Creative, visit @jamesdbuzzard on social media or https://jamesdbuzzard.com/
In this high energy and informative episode, James shares with us:
How he and his team quickly modified their services to best fit the needs of their clients
Some tips for anyone shooting videos at home/on their own for the first time
Why done is better than perfect
 
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business?2. What are you doing to address this shift?3. How is your business community responding?4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.)5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

Today, I’m joined by Ryan Reuland of Reuland’s Food Service (https://www.reulandfoodservice.com/) located right here in Aurora, IL. The Reuland family and their team have been serving the Aurora area and surrounding suburbs since 1955.
And, they’ve played a critical role in #feedingthefrontline in our community. At the time of this recording, they had received sponsorship for over 5,000 boxed lunches.
To sponsor meals for frontline workers through #feedingthefrontline at Reuland's, call 630.859.2877.
Thank you to Ryan and the entire Reuland's team for all they are doing for our community right now!
In this episode, Ryan shares:
How he found inspiration out of desperation to keep their doors open AND to give back to our community by #feedingthefrontline
How he and his team have adapted, through trial and error
How he's staying sane and taking care of himself while he's working more than ever 
To learn more about #feedingthefrontline, visit https://www.feedingthefrontline.com/
 
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business?2. What are you doing to address this shift?3. How is your business community responding?4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.)5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

Today, I’m joined by one of my very best friends, Katie Stanley. Katie is a long-time member of the performing arts community in Norfolk, Virginia. Currently, she is a Group Sales Manager for a local non-profit. Fun fact, I lived in Virginia for four years and that’s how Katie and I met!
To support your local performing arts organization, follow, like, share and donate, if you are able. Continue to seek out the performing arts in your community and support in any way you can.
Katie discusses:
Continuing to build and lean on client relationships
Community support for the performing arts
Sticking to her routine at home
 
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

On this episode, I’m joined by the talented Latrice Murphy of Latrice Murphy Design and Photography. Latrice has been photographing since 2013 and has a studio located in Downtown Aurora. Visit her website here https://latricemurphydesign.com/ or find her on social media @latricemurphydp.
Latrice shares:
How she's getting creative within her photography business
How she's adjusting to work from home and staying busy
And, how she's giving back to the community using her creative talents
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

Today, I’m joined by Mary O'Connor. Mary is a Pediatric ICU Nurse in Virginia and her unit has been designated as the Coronavirus unit. Tune in to learn how she and her colleagues are handling their PPE shortage, preparing for the pandemic to get worse and taking all of the precautions they can.
Mary also shares:
How she's putting safety first at work and at home
What she's doing to take care of herself (working out and sunshine)
And, a friendly reminder to stay home and wash your hands!
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

On this episode, I'm joined by my cousin and immigration attorney, Mayra Rodriguez-Alvarez. Mayra is an attorney based out of Northwest Indiana whose private practice focuses on immigration law. She handles the filing of documents of permanent residency and citizenship with the US Department of Homeland Security and also represents clients in immigration court. She is fluent in Spanish, is a mom, wife, and loves soccer and cooking. Learn by visiting The Law Office of Mayra Rodriguez-Alvarez (@abogadaMayra).
For additional resources, please visit, https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/coronavirus/#
 She shares:
-How she's adapting her work schedule around her home life (Mom in the morning, lawyer in the afternoon)
-What lifestyle trends she's noticing and learning about her clients
-Hardships the immigrant community is dealing with right now
-What she's doing daily to stay sane
 
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com
 

On this episode, I’m joined by Ramses Bugarin. Ramses is an owner and coach at Living Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a jiu jitsu training facility located in Willowbrook, IL. To learn more, visit https://livingartbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ or find them on social media @livingartbrazilianjiu
 
We discuss:
-Imposter Syndrome
-People still wanting to hear from the sources they trust
-Getting out of your head and into your body
-Bringing community together, on and off the mat
-Trying new things: be it first timers like me trying jiu jitsu moves at home or business owners trying new ways to interact with their community
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com

On this episode, I’m joined by the magical and loving Jenni Zielke. Jenni is the owner of Illuminate Space, where she gives new life to existing decor, brightens spaces with hand-poured candles, and re-awakens senses with hand crafted essential oil blends. You can learn more and shop at https://illuminate-space.com/ or on social media @illuminatespace
 
Jenni shares how she's getting through this pandemic:
-Finding the balance in her new normal
-Listening to her body and following how she's feeling
-Allowing herself to go with the flow: some days are all Netflix and chill and some days are all about creating something new
-Letting go of old rhythms that don't serve her right now
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:
1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business? 2. What are you doing to address this shift? 3. How is your business community responding? 4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.) 5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com
 

Today I’m joined by the wonderful Sheli Massie. Sheli is the founder of the Goldfinch Cafe, Aurora's own socially responsible restaurant that will operate under a pay-what-you-can model. The Goldfinch Cafe is coming soon and you can stay up to date at thegoldfinchcafe.org and on social media @thegoldfinchcafe Be on the lookout for pop-up cafes this summer!
 
Sheli shares some big questions she's asking herself as well as her tips for taking care of herself and her community:
-Take care of each other
-What gifts do we have that we can use to contribute right now?
-How can you love bigger?
-Get creative with connection
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Over the next few weeks, I'll be giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to share how they're handling business during this pandemic.
To keep things consistent, I'll be asking everyone the same five questions:1. What is the biggest shift you've had to make in your business?2. What are you doing to address this shift?3. How is your business community responding?4. How are you taking care of yourself (and your family, employees, clients, neighbors, etc.)5. How can we support you and your business right now?
The goal is to provide a wide range of perspectives that educate, inform and inspire. At the very least, maybe these will help you feel less alone during this crazy time. Learn more at marketinguninhibited.com