Season 2 Episode 1 Catching Up

Cosmos & Commerce Podcast

Episode Summary: Season 2 Kickoff & Personal Updates

• Hosts Michele and Janis return for the second season of Cosmos and Commerce with a casual catch-up episode, discussing their lives, businesses, and future podcast guests.
• Michele opens up about the launch of the new Body Ache Escape Wellness Center, which had a grand opening in May, attracting over 200 people.
  • New hires include an esthetician, an acupuncturist, and a nurse practitioner specializing in weight loss.
• Janis shares an update on her recovery from foot surgery and getting back into hiking.
  • She talks about her involvement with the Pickerington Village Association, which won a Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Pickerington Chamber Awards.
  • Her real estate business is thriving, with high demand and low inventory in the market.
• Both hosts share funny and surprising stories from the grand opening event, including a mishap with ribbon-cutting scissors.
• Michele discusses dealing with theft at her wellness center and the challenges of handling a fraudulent transaction.
• They chat about upcoming travel plans: Michele and her husband Joe are heading to a Note School class in Texas to learn about investing in mortgage notes, while Janis reflects on her own experience in Dallas.
• Janis talks about the success of her Humble Crate business and new vendors joining, including a sourdough bread maker and a jewelry artist.
• Looking ahead to season 2, the hosts tease exciting upcoming interviews with local business owners, including:
  • Rachel Schofield from Pickerington Online
  • Jeff Comer from 3XP Tours
  • Jay from Hot Head Burritos
  • Jennifer Beckwith from Wayside Bookkeeping.

This episode is a warm and personal reintroduction for the hosts, setting the stage for an exciting new season of guest interviews and business insights.
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