In this episode had the pleasure of sititng down with artist Lea Saccomanno who runs a series of event workshops in major cities known as Sippin' & Stitchin'. Lea shares her story of leaving a career in finance, and what it takes to start a business to spread the love of the textile arts in a fun, accessible way.

Welcome to the fifth episode of Blow My Mind! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Jonathan Pastore, co-owner, Vice President, Director of Operations, and the esteemed “Coffee Daddy” of Bean2Bean. Jonathan shares his journey in the coffee industry and the exciting origin story of Bean2Bean, from a garage operation to the impressive landscape it has grown into today. We delve into the world of coffee, exploring everything from the exacting process of sourcing ingredients to the art and science of brewing the perfect cup.

Jonathan conveys the importance of community and creativity, the meticulous focus that goes into everything Bean2Bean does and the positive impact they’re making locally. The truly unique approach Bean2Bean takes in curating philanthropic local collaborations embodies the spirit of our Philadelphia city.

On our fourth episode of Blow My Mind, we are so thrilled to feature Philadelphia women owned and operated boutique, Downerss. Join us as we sit down with Rif Yank & Caitlyn Williams to talk everything from silencing the nay-sayers, their dedication to curating a boutique that has something for everyone, and their dynamic bond that supersedes their professional relationship.

Rif and Caitlyn share their love for each other, their customers and the true grit of the city of Philadelphia. The yin to each other's yang, these two show us how the power of authenticity has helped them build a community within their shop walls.