Getting Real with Bossy
It’s time to get real about what it takes to make it as a woman business owner! Hosted by Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras, multi-business owners in Rochester NY, co-founders of BOSSY - a networking group uniting women business owners through in-person & virtual networking events and educational workshops. We are a source of information, resources and genuine connection between fellow women business owners. Subscribe now and join the BOSSY community. www.BossyRoc.com New episodes every last Monday of the month. Getting Real with BOSSY – true, honest conversations about what it REALLY takes to be a woman business owner. New episodes every last Monday of the month. Produced by JazzCast Pros Theme Music ”Do it” by Infraction ”Mellow Bop” by Prigida & ”You are the Best” by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble
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About BOSSY
The BOSSY board members are all small business owners with many years of experience. Our mission is to provide a safe space to network and share resources to help female entrepreneurs be the best boss they can be.
We don’t sugarcoat, we will be honest about every up and down, every success, every failure. We provide resources and information to help you grow, and a network of women to support and guide you through business ownership.
Join us at www.BossyRoc.com/join
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Episodes
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Episode 4 Rosa Marie is a professional problem solver who takes her skills to the next level by starting her own business, Marvelous Mind Academy, which empowers childcare specialists to create engaging experiences for young learners.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to listen to your inner voice to find seed money
How to maintain a fluid business plan
How to be a ‘present parent’ while running a business
"Master your mind. Master your destiny."
Rosa Marie is the president of Marvelous Mind Academy and a mom of two amazing, bright bouncy boys. Rosa is a professional problem solver, and she gets shit done for parents.
Marvelous Mind Academy is an educational cooperative for exploratory learning. They currently operate several programs, one of which is Bridge care, a drop-in daycare that allows parents to schedule care when they need it, day or night. They also offer pop up daycare for organizations who want to get more parent voices to the table.
The newest addition is the B4 Cowork space that allows parents to increase productivity and reduce drivetime between work and childcare.
Rosa used to work three jobs. Then she decided to open her own business. And now she works 15 jobs. She's an accountant, a janitor, a childcare provider, a social media expert, an HR professional, a web developer, a payroll specialist, a paralegal, a grant writer, a counselor and a therapist. Rosa recently became a wallpaper expert because she's in love with it.
Resources:
Call Marvelous Minds Academy 585-210-8554
Email: rosamarie@marvelousminds.com
Website: www.marvelousminds.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marvelousmindacademy/
BOSSY RETREAT!
Bossy Build and Balance Retreat in Geneva, NY
October 16 - 19 2022. Register at www.BossyRoc.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
How to Keep Business Going When Your Life is Falling Apart with Asa Shutts
Creating a Safe Space for Employees & Clients with Erika Sorbello
How BOSSY Built the Best Support Group for Women Business Owners
MUSIC:
“Do It" by Infraction , “At the Hotel” by Paul Youdin, "You are the Best" by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble
PRODUCER / EDITOR:
Jazzy T, owner of JazzCast Pros Podcast Network
www.JazzCastPros.com
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Episode 3 Do you find yourself overwhelmed and stressed from working all the time and not having any time for yourself? Then this episode is for you! As a female business owner, Asa Shutts has to juggle a lot of balls - and when personal tragedy hits, she has to get creative to keep her business afloat.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. How Asa's business has adapted in response to COVID-19
2. What it is like to produce a virtual event
3. How to manage time and handle stress as a business owner
Asa Shutts is a professional photographer and videographer who owns and operates Shuts Productions and Shutter and Splice. She has over 20 years of experience in the industry and has worked with a variety of clients, from weddings and newborns to corporate events and nonprofits.
"We just do!" - Asa Shutts
There are a lot of unexpected things happening in the personal life of the owner of a photography business. She has to deal with it all at the same time as running her own business. Her son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Her dad died in April and her other son had a car accident and broke his neck. After her father died, Asa had three weddings to shoot in one weekend. One of the dads in the wedding party reminded her of her own dad.
As a child, she spent hours in her grandfather's basement looking through old black and white photos. When she went to college, she studied sculpture. And 20 years later, she met her husband, and they started doing video projects together. They started their business ten years ago and she added photo back into it.
She recounts a story of a recent wedding they shot, which took place on a horse ranch in Wyoming. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, they were able to turn the event into a family vacation and produce stunning photos and videos of the event.
If you want to start a business as a photographer or videographer, you have to be tenacious, willing to work two jobs and be hungry and know what you're doing. The market is over saturated with photographers in every genre. The thing that's kept Asa Shutts in business is the fact that she can do photo, video, corporate and personal. She doesn't touch boudoir, unless you are a very dear friend who has mastered a few key poses.
www.shuttsproductions.com
www.shutterandsplice.com
607-591-9737
BOSSY RETREAT!
Bossy Build and Balance Retreat in Geneva, NY
October 16 - 19 2022. Register at www.BossyRoc.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Creating a Safe Space for Employees & Clients with Erika Sorbello
How BOSSY Built the Best Support Group for Women Business Owners
MUSIC:
“Do It" by Infraction , “At the Hotel” by Paul Youdin, "You are the Best" by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble
Testimonials:
Christina Julian owns Scents by Design, a pour your own candle and custom fragrance bar located 728 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607. Christina likes BOSSY because it's an inclusive open space where she feels comfortable talking about her business and asking for advice.
Denise Ester is a member of BOSSY, a community of women of all entrepreneurial levels supporting, encouraging, stretching, correcting and loving each other so that we can be the best versions of ourselves to be successful business owners in our community. As a woman of color, it is important that there be inclusivity and respect of people's, cultures and the differences between us. And that's what you get with BOSSY.
Connect with us:
Facebook: Bossy Rochester
Join BOSSY: www.BossyRoc.com/Join
Produced and edited by JazzCast Pros
Website: www.JazzCastPros.com
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Episode 2 Creating a Safe Space where everyone's individuality is celebrated is at the foundation of Gallery Salon in Rochester, NY. Owner Erika Sorbello's inspirational story will speak to anyone who has faced real hardships as owners, business and personal, and persevered. Erika is a shining example of a self-made woman!
Join BOSSY founders Kelly M, Kelly B (on the phone) and members Jordan Betts and Asa Shutts as Erika shares the important work she is doing with NAMI, the National Institute for Mental Illness and how she includes her values and ethics into her business.
Erika’s journey to success was not an easy one and we love how honest this interview is. She shares with us all the successes and learning experiences. Erika went from a small salon on the bottom floor of a house, to opening 2 more right before a recession, closing them and moving to a beautiful space in the Neighborhood of the Arts where she operates out of today.
Gallery Salon is located at 4 Elton Street Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-8340
info@galleryhair.com
https://www.galleryhair.com/
For more information about BOSSY Roc visit www.BossyRoc.com
Produced by JazzCast Pros www.JazzCastPros.com
ABOUT THE GUEST
My name is Erika Sorbello and I’m the proud owner, stylist & curator of Gallery Salon. I grew up in a small town in central NY and moved to Rochester in 1997 to pursue an art degree at Nazareth College. After only 2 years, I enrolled in Continental School of Beauty and graduated in 2000. I felt so lucky to have found such a perfect career path for me at such a young age.
After 5 years in the industry, I opened Gallery in 2005 at our original location on University Ave. In 2014 we relocated and expanded to our current home at Elton Street. As an owner working behind the chair, I strive to keep up to date and coach and drive my team to do the same.
We showcase and host an array of local artists, makers and their brands. Gallery Salon always has something new and handmade for you to purchase. I am very proud to say that Gallery Salon offers Gender Neutral Pricing and we are an official Safe Zone!
During my downtime, I’m generally with my greatest achievement, my daughter Viola, or my incredible other half - Nate, or with my friends and family enjoying everything Rochester has to offer. I'm honored to say, Gallery Salon welcomes all, creates beauty and urges uniqueness!
Life has shaped me, molded me, changed me and inspired me into who I am today.
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Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Episode 1 Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras both own multiple businesses in male-dominated industries. After years of not feeling heard or understood, they created BOSSY, a networking and support group for over 500 women business owners.
Get to know these fearless leaders and how they revolutionized the way entrepreneurs do business with each other in Rochester, NY.
Sponsored by Gallery Salon & Nox in the Village Gate, Rochester, NY
www.BossyRoc.Com
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Welcome to Getting Real with BOSSY, a podcast for women business owners who are ready to feel connected. Join your hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras as we tell the tale of BOSSY, a support and networking group for women business owners in Rochester, NY. You’ll hear real stories of triumphs and setbacks, business mistakes and advice from women who are making it work as bosses every day. Subscribe now and join the Bossy ROC Community! www.BossyRoc.com