Female Entrepreneurs

Service Dogs with Paws and Effect

The Americans with Disabilities Act allowed for major changes in the way people use help to live. One of those areas deals with service dogs. Nichole Schumate started Paws and Effect when in Drake Law School. Over the years it has grown to become a major player in assisting individuals with service dogs for not only activities of daily living but also being aware of onset issues from anxiety to seizures.  Paws for Effect is holding a special event this week..."Eat and Give" is what you might call it.  We've got details in the interview:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Too Much Stuff in Your Home? Meet Jo Ann Hesse

Many folks have just "too much stuff" which is where Jo Ann Hesse comes in.  Following 32 years in the real estate business she decided that retirement was not for her so...she started a business that helps "stage your home" not just for selling but for...living.  Good stuff from Too Much Stuff.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

TLC Vintage Collection with Janet Piller

We'll be the first to admit a lack of knowledge when it comes to "chalk paint". However, Janet Piller has got it down.  Her shop TLC Vintage Collection is one of a kind in the area and brims with paint that takes the work out of refinishing furniture, kitchen cabinets...just about anything. We talked about the paint, husband Dan and her unique place in retail sales. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Allison Carlson, DC on The Total Food Makeover

Allison Carlson, D.C. knows what a difference twenty pounds, fifty pounds even seventy-five pounds can make on your health.  Her husband lost that kind of weight and maintained it.  That has, according to Dr. Carlson, changed their lives for the better. Now she wants to take that same idea to the public and on July 19 she will hold the first meeting of The Total Food Makeover.  You can learn more right here.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Meeting Planners, Professional Speakers and More

She has been in business for sixteen years helping meeting planners get the right people to speak and entertain at corporate events, association meetings and training sessions. Angela Cox-Weston owns the Midwest Speakers Bureau and we spent some time talking about her business and the 16th Annual Speakers Showcase coming to Des Moines on August 8th. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Real Women Enjoying Beer with Ginger!

Hold on because this moves really fast!  Ginger Johnson founded Women Enjoying Beer and it is not, at all, what you think.  Here we talk about the marketing of products and services, why most businesses need some help and the amazing world of...beer.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

From the Battlefield to Aspire with Sonya Brekke

She's been in business for less than a year.  We "found" Sonya Brekke in her clothing store, Aspire, early this summer and learned about her passion to do for others.  With no retail experience Sonya started her business and added "cause marketing".  We think it's an amazing story and one you should hear. Enjoy.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Jennie Smith and Butcher Crick Farms

We love us some Jennie Smith from Butcher Crick Farms because she is sooooooo fun! Specializing in heirloom veggies, Jennie has built a business of sourcing local restaurants with her fresh veggies and her...wait for it...fabulous tomatoes. Always a great interview here is Jennie! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Passionate Soccer Love with Tanya Keith!

To suggest that Tanya Keith likes soccer is a major understatement. Tanya is passionate about following the game and she's been to every World Cup since...maybe when the ball was invented? She's recently released her new book, Passionate Soccer Love a story about her travels to far flung areas of the world to watch "her sport".  Here is our conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Park Place Catering with Brenna Young

Not long ago we posted on the Urbandale Chamber Website saying that if a business would like to come to the News Hour to chat up their business...call us. Brenna Young did and so we chatted up about her family business Park Place Catering of Adel.  And, yes, they serve the entire Metro. Fun stuff and here is our conversation. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.