Episode 48

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25th Nov 2024

Small Business Saturday: Local Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Ep. 48 Explore the heart of Small Business Saturday with Kelly Metras and Kelly Bush as they spotlight Bossy ROC members and their exciting offers. Hear from Tanvi of Shop Peppermint, Lindsey of Laughing All Chocolates, Erika Sorbello of Gallery Salon, Raeanne Lacatera, holistic business coach, Jackie McGriff, photographer and co-producer, Jill Rizzo Budd from Awaken Wellness and Beauty, Kathy from Joe Bean Coffee, and Nicole from Screen Printing by Bowers.

If you're looking to support local, women-owned businesses and want to give unique gifts this Holiday Season, this episode is your go-to resource.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shopping locally on Small Business Saturday significantly impacts the local economy by fostering community growth and stability.
  • Female entrepreneurs are leading the way in diverse industries, from fashion boutiques to holistic wellness and creative markets, all offering unique products and experiences.
  • The strength of the Bossy network lies in its supportive community of women empowering one another through collaboration, advocacy, and shared stories.
  • Many of the businesses featured prioritize sustainable and ethically sourced products, aligning with broader trends toward conscious consumerism.
  • By participating in Small Business Saturday, consumers directly contribute to sustaining vibrant local businesses and can enjoy exclusive promotions.

Notable Quotes:

  1. Kelly Metras: "Every dollar spent at a local business, $0.67 stays in the local economy—that is over double the impact compared to shopping at big box stores."
  2. Kelly Bush: "Shopping small for the holidays doesn't save the whole year, but it makes a big dent."
  3. Tanvi: "Shopping small just has its own joys."
  4. Lindsay Tarnoff: "We do good while we enjoy the best chocolate."
  5. Erica Sorbello: "We have great gifts under $30—a one-stop shop for self-care.


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Thank you to our Sponsors:

Salena's Mexican Restaurant at Village Gate 302 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607 

Union Tavern 4565 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622


Resources:

Find these and more small businesses to shop in the Bossy Directory

Connect with Kelly + Kelly www.BossyRoc.com @BossyRoc


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Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
Real, honest conversations about what it really takes to be a woman business owner.
The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story.
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Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival