Retail Is: Podcast

We're joined by Sarah Kiah Morton and Ron Morton, co-owners of LOCKGREEN, to talk about their business's mission to protect, educate, and support the values of responsible marijuana consumers in Virginia.

Sponsored by Work/Place @ E-Commerce Center of Hampton

Marco Myers of the Norfolk Admirals stops by the show to talk about the team's past, present, and future. We discuss the upcoming season, their new affiliation with the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, and how businesses can get involved with the Admirals.

Sponsored by HRBOR - Hampton Roads LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.

Loretta Dunn joins the show to talk about her unique nonprofit Working Class Karma. Learn how she connects local artists and creatives with nonprofits and hosts events to raise money for our community.

Sponsored by Chesapeake Square Mall.

Sarah Gallagher stops by the show to talk about her women's clothing brand, Gallagher. Listen in to learn more about the fashion industry, what it's like to be a first-time entrepreneur, and some fascinating details about opening a store during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsored by Downtown Hampton Development Partnership.

We're joined by Patti Howell, owner of Hickory Trading Company, to talk about how she uses her unique local coffee house and gift shop to help support her non-profit dedicated to serving those with special needs.

Sponsored by Russell's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric.

We sit down with Jamie and Danell Skinner to talk about how they started their family-owned, all-natural cosmetic company. Join us as we learn how they overcame struggles and found their success in the 44th episode of the Retail Is Podcast.

Our very own LOVEVA Marketing Coordinator, Abby Schiano, stops by the show to talk about LOVEVA. She also goes into detail on how she's been using Instagram to reach a greater audience than ever before. You will not want to miss out on her tips for expanding your Instagram!

Grace from Droofin joins us to talk about the local beer delivery service. Listen in to learn how they are partnering with Hampton Road's breweries to get great beers into the hands of customers all around the region.

We're joined by Gary Hughes, owner of Gangsta Dog, to talk about his dog treat (and much more!) business. We explore the history of the company name, his love for the area, and what he's doing to make sure his business stands out.

It's June and that means Pride Month! To celebrate, we sit down with Christian Strange, HRBOR, to talk about Virginia's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce. We learn all about their mission, what pride month means to them, and what we can do to support LGBTQ+ businesses in Hampton Roads.