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We are kicking off our Who to Watch series sponsored by Papitto Opportunity Connection with Christopher Morrison Blackwell, owner and founder of Hungry Ghost Press. Chris, Nick, and Sascha discuss how he made his way to RI, how he found his new venture: a 17,000 square foot historical building in Onleyville, why creating more spaces for artists is so important, the Lonleyville pop-up markets which are free for vendors, and more!
 
Unlike last year the episodes will come out more sporadically so we can take more time to listen and learn more about each honoree and get prepped for our WTW party in April (details to come).

In this week's episode we are joined by Veronica Cintron, owner & founder of White Lotus Spiritual Healing. Veronica, her wife Blue, Nick and Sascha discuss Veronica's journey from corporate America to the establishment of her very own spiritual healing center and all of the highs, lows, experimentation, travel, frustrations, and joy that was had along the road. 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Julie and Dean, owners of SoCo Vedge, a vegan catering and meal prep service!Julie, Dean, Nick and Sascha discuss how the couple found themselves in RI, why filling the need for vegan options in South County jump started their biz, how Dean’s knowledge of international food makes their food different, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Rachel and Omar Ajaj, owners and founders of Air and Anchor! Rachel, Omar, Nick and Sascha discuss the couple’s first business venture and why they work so well together, making their jewelry feel organic, Rachel’s history with jewelry design, and more!

In this week’s episode we are joined by Greg Horton, Director of Sales for Whalers! Greg, Nick, and Sascha chat about how he got connected with Whalers, making their beer accessible, what makes a good salesperson, our fave French fry dips, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Mads and Caroline Vericker, owners and founders of HeartLeaf Books a new Co-Op bookstore on Federal Hill. Mads, Caroline, Nick and Sascha talk about how Mads always wanted to start their own thing, how a yard sale kicked off HeartLeaf Books, finding their spot on Federal Hill, why starting a co-op was so important to them, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Steve Duque, skateboard artist. Steve, Nick and Sascha talk about the moment he got his first skateboard, how he combined his love of art with his love of skating,making art out of necessity, and more! 

In this week’s episode we are joined by Casey Sanginario, you may know her as High_Priestess_ri_ on IG, owner of Island Wellness Center in PVD and Middletown and Flower Powered CBD. Casey, Nick and Sascha talk about her discovery of holistic healing, finding your passion and taking a leap, an explanation of CBD and some of the benefits, what is in store for Island Wellness Center, and more!