Screw It, Let’s Do This

Drawing on her academic background in education and a family history of fighting oppression, Winnie Karanja founded Represented Collective, a media company that advocates for gender and racial equity in the STEM fields. In this episode of “Screw It, Let’s Do This,” Winnie also discusses one of her best-known creations: Nakira’s World, a collection of educational products and animation tailored to young students who are eager to learn. Tune in to hear the full story!Winnie Karanja: https://winniekaranja.com/Nakira's WorldWebsite: https://nakirasworld.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakiras.world/?hl=enRepresented CollectiveWebsite: https://representedcollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/representedcollective/?hl=enJoin the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Tory Miller’s passion for local food can be traced back to his early years flipping burgers at his grandparents’ diner in Racine, Wisconsin. From there, he worked his way through the French Culinary Institute and several kitchens in New York City, ultimately returning to Madison and working at L’Etoile, one of the city’s most popular restaurants. Kristine, who originally wanted to be a dancer, found her way to culinary school and later joined L’Etoile as a pastry assistant. She would go on to open Dough Baby Bakery in downtown Madison, and later returned to L’Etoile where she now works as head baker and pastry chef.Today, Tory and Kristine are married with children and co-own L’Etoile and Graze, where they serve as Executive Chef and Operations Manager, respectively. Tune in to hear their story!L’Etoile RestaurantWebsite: https://www.letoile-restaurant.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letoilerestaurant/?hl=en Graze RestaurantWebsite: https://www.grazemadison.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazemadison/?hl=en Tory MillerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmills608/?hl=en Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Ben Higgins, known for his time on The Bachelor, discovered a profound sense of purpose throughout his years volunteering in Honduras. Guided by his faith and a desire to bolster communities around the world, Ben co-founded Generous Coffee - a company that donates 100% of its profits to non-profit organizations. Tune in to hear his story!Ben: https://thebenhiggins.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben/?hl=enGenerous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generous_coffee_/?hl=enJoin the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Samantha Daily spent her early years earning straight A’ss and preparing for a successful career. But a semester spent abroad in Spain during college changed everything. Samantha fell in love and found a sense of belonging in a vibrant community. She returned home, and as graduation approached, she realized a desire to return to Spain and decline the various corporate job offers that had come her way. Today, she’s a life transformation coach helping women realize their business goals. Tune in to hear the full story!Website: https://www.samanthadaily.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_samanthadaily/?hl=enJoin the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Marissa Holmes worked a comfortable job at a telecommunications company. Then, just three months before the pandemic, she quit with the intention of starting a soul food takeout restaurant. Despite the challenges posed by covid, Marissa and her partner grew Marie’s Soul Food into a successful business that continues to thrive today. Tune in to hear the full story!Website: https://mariessf.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maries_soul_food1637/ Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Shayna Mace boasts years of experience working for and covering small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Madison area. Previously a writer for a local publication and owner of a freelance writing business, today Shayna serves as the Editorial Director for Brava Magazine, a women’s magazine revolving around business and culture in Madison. Tune in to hear her story!Follow Brava!Website: https://bravamagazine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravamagazine/Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Years ago, chef Eric Rupert created a new candied pecan - by accident. After sampling it himself and witnessing the popularity of the pecans with family and friends, he knew he had discovered a bold and unique new flavor. With the help of co-founder Jess Benish and business partner Sam McDaniel, they created Fortune Favors, which today sells candied pecans in stores all across the country. Tune in for the full story!Website: https://fortunefavorsnuts.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunefavorsnuts/Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Dr. Roank Mehta decided to pursue her idea of adorable anatomical plush toysFollow Nerdbugs!Website: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdbugs/Instagram: https://nerdbugs.com/ Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Alitzah Stinson founded Ivory Paper Co in 2018 when she couldn’t find a planner fit to manage her busy life. Fast forward to 2024 and Ivory Paper Co has grown into a multimillion dollar business under Alitzah and her husband’s management - all while raising two daughters!Follow Alitzah and Ivory Paper Co!Alitzah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alitzahstinson/Alitzah's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alitzahs?lang=en Ivory Paper Co Website: https://ivorypaperco.com/Ivory Paper Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivorypaperco/?hl=enIvory Paper Co TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivorypaperco?lang=enJoin the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media

Nate and Kelsey are high school sweethearts. After discovering their passion for chiropractic and physical therapy, they decided to combined their skills and start 360 Wellness. In the episode we talk about how they met, where they trained, how they learned about business, finding and building out their office, and growing their business from 0 clients to a thriving business.Follow Nate, Kelsey, and 360 Wellness!360 Wellness Website: https://www.360wellnesswi.com/360 Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/360wellness.wi/Nate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisconsinchiropractor/Kelsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitandkels/Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothisShelbyhttps://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/Theresehttps://www.instagram.com/trickyfoods/Produced by Spoken Frame Media