Episodios

  • Episode 001: Three Strands Recovery Wear

    Episode 001: Three Strands Recovery Wear
    May 25 2022
    A Pitch Over Pizza event at the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem propelled Leah Wyrick, founder and CEO of Three Strands Recovery Wear, on her entrepreneurial journey. She launched the company in 2018 after seeing first-hand the complications her mother endured after a mastectomy. Leah became inspired to help others that may have a similar experience due to the lack of advancements in today’s surgical bras.
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  • Episode 002: Foothills Brewing

    Episode 002: Foothills Brewing
    Jun 8 2022
    Since 2005, president and co-owner Jamie Bartholomaus and the team at Foothills Brewing have made and sold craft beer to Winston-Salem residents and visitors, and around the southeast. Today, in addition to two breweries, they also roast their own coffee – responsibly sourcing the world’s top beans from three continents to provide our customers with the finest tasting coffee produced in the Carolinas.
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  • Episode 003: Crazy Running

    Episode 003: Crazy Running
    Jun 15 2022
    Sparked by a need for her kids to have summer activities to keep them happy and healthy, Crazy Running founder Robyn McElwee drew from her creativity and track and field background to design games for all kids to have fun. From there the first official program was run at Hanes Park in Winston-Salem during the summer of 2009.
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  • Episode 004: The Boho Depot

    Episode 004: The Boho Depot
    Jun 22 2022
    After handing over the day-to-day operations of a thriving business to take a much-needed break, Shanna Howard discovered that balance, for herself and others, would be the next step of her entrepreneurial journey. In the heart of Buena Vista in Winston-Salem, Shanna launched The Boho Depot – a Bohemian-lifestyle and home goods store that provides curated items for an inspired and adventure-filled life and home.
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  • Episode 005: Mr. Bill's Productions

    Episode 005: Mr. Bill's Productions
    Jun 29 2022
    At the age of 16, with 8-track tapes of James Brown, BB King, and Aretha Franklin in hand, Bill McClain fell in love with the idea of becoming a deejay. Spinning tracks on the ones and twos at events throughout high school and college, his passion for the industry grew. Fast forward, Mr. Bill's Productions has been in business in Winston-Salem for over 30 years, providing entertainment for events from small backyard BBQs and family reunions to weddings, corporate events, and stadium concerts.
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  • Episode 006: Beam Dynamics

    Episode 006: Beam Dynamics
    Jul 6 2022
    "All the stars aligned" for BEAM Dynamics Co-Founder and CEO David Kaszycki when deciding to bring the startup to Winston-Salem during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The award-winning company has received numerous accolades, including the PILOT Innovation Award from the National Association of Broadcasters and funding from NC Idea and the WSPR Fund. BEAM helps film and broadcast productions manage, maintain, and grow their technology infrastructure with access to a rich set of critical data to keep projects on air, on time, and on budget.
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  • Episode 007: Zito! Pizzeria & Grill

    Episode 007: Zito! Pizzeria & Grill
    Jul 13 2022
    When Victoria Manginas took a semester off from law school, traveling from Canada to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to help with the family business, she soon realized that being a restauranteur was in her blood. After her father passed away in 2018, Victoria traded in law school for 15- to 20-hour days at Zito! Pizzeria & Grill in Winston-Salem. At the time, this 20-year-old continued her father's legacy by taking the reins of the business and reimagining what it could be. Sourcing organic flour and ingredients for its dough and recipes, the restaurant offers a dedicated vegan menu and traditional Greek cuisine.
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  • Episode 008: Nichols Hearing & Audiology

    Episode 008: Nichols Hearing & Audiology
    Jul 20 2022
    Dr. Anna Nichols had a dream job working in her chosen field at a large hospital. After 10 years, she decided to continue doing what she loves by opening a private practice. Within 30 days of making that decision, she made it official and opened Nichols Hearing & Audiology in Winston-Salem. "Hear well, live well" is the guiding principle of the practice. Their approach is to offer personalized care to those having trouble communicating and to help keep them independent using the latest technology and advances in audiology.
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