https://simplecast.com Charting Your Course Welcome to Charting Your Course, a Pacific Coast Business Times podcast. In each episode we will sit down with local entrepreneurs on California’s Central Coast to explore the unique journeys of building a business. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your dream, you’ll find inspiration and insight from people who’ve been there. Our instagram - @pacbiztimes Our Website - https://www.pacbiztimes.com/charting-her-course-podcast/ Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/ en Wed, 6 May 2026 19:35:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:12:22 +0000 https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com Charting Your Course https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b5dc6124-a667-40b6-bf14-69caf5b7c99e/7621d47b-9445-434c-bd44-d218b5761aa1/3000x3000/2026-20charting-20your-20course-20logo-20v8.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to Charting Your Course, a Pacific Coast Business Times podcast. In each episode we will sit down with local entrepreneurs on California’s Central Coast to explore the unique journeys of building a business. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your dream, you’ll find inspiration and insight from people who’ve been there. Our instagram - @pacbiztimes Our Website - https://www.pacbiztimes.com/charting-her-course-podcast/ Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/ Veronica Kusmuk false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wSlfZ1nP Pacific Coast Business Times newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com 8dd99870-ce30-4735-94d4-811069e45a22 Joey Leslie - Matchfire Tune in to listen to our latest episode, featuring Joey Leslie, President of Matchfire. Joey shares what it’s like to be apart of a digital marketing and design agency and where AI is taking us.

Listen now to hear this inspiring story.

Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust.

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 19:35:00 +0000 newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com (Pacific Coast Business Times ) https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com/episodes/joey-leslie-matchfire-2kBIbuo8 Tune in to listen to our latest episode, featuring Joey Leslie, President of Matchfire. Joey shares what it’s like to be apart of a digital marketing and design agency and where AI is taking us.

Listen now to hear this inspiring story.

Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust.

]]> Joey Leslie - Matchfire Pacific Coast Business Times 00:41:55 Tune in to listen to our latest episode, featuring Joey Leslie, President of Matchfire. Joey shares what it’s like to be apart of a digital marketing and design agency and where AI is taking us. Listen now to hear this inspiring story. Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust. Tune in to listen to our latest episode, featuring Joey Leslie, President of Matchfire. Joey shares what it’s like to be apart of a digital marketing and design agency and where AI is taking us. Listen now to hear this inspiring story. Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust. false full 6 c4051aa0-d3e6-4b72-91ae-9e49d29ca437 Norm Yost & Kate Griffith - Flying Goat Cellars Tune into to our newest episode with Norm Yost and Kate Griffith, owners of Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc.

 

Norm and Kate share what it’s truly like to run a small business - wearing countless hats and the time commitment and constant need to stay adaptable and creative to survive in the industry.

 

Whether you’re a wine lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’re going to love our conversation with Norm and Kate.

 

Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000 newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com (Pacific Coast Business Times ) https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com/episodes/norm-yost-kate-griffith-flying-goat-cellars-H__f01KL Tune into to our newest episode with Norm Yost and Kate Griffith, owners of Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc.

 

Norm and Kate share what it’s truly like to run a small business - wearing countless hats and the time commitment and constant need to stay adaptable and creative to survive in the industry.

 

Whether you’re a wine lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’re going to love our conversation with Norm and Kate.

 

Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust.

]]> Norm Yost & Kate Griffith - Flying Goat Cellars Pacific Coast Business Times 00:31:31 Tune into to our newest episode with Norm Yost and Kate Griffith, owners of Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc. Norm and Kate share what it’s truly like to run a small business - wearing countless hats and the time commitment and constant need to stay adaptable and creative to survive in the industry. Whether you’re a wine lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’re going to love our conversation with Norm and Kate. Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust. Tune into to our newest episode with Norm Yost and Kate Griffith, owners of Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc. Norm and Kate share what it’s truly like to run a small business - wearing countless hats and the time commitment and constant need to stay adaptable and creative to survive in the industry. Whether you’re a wine lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’re going to love our conversation with Norm and Kate. Thank you to our sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust. false full 5 fe299f1a-d533-44ae-8504-0a6603c7e585 Michelle Menzel - GreatWay Roofing Michelle Menzel, President and Co-Founder of GreatWay Roofing, leads a successful family-run business where she’s at the helm and her sons are actively involved — making succession more than just a future plan, but a present-day reality.

 

In this episode, Michelle shares how their commitment to employee culture and quality workmanship has fueled their growth, and what it takes to build a company that lasts across generations.

 

Enjoy this inspiring conversation!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:20:00 +0000 newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com (Pacific Coast Business Times ) https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com/episodes/michelle-menzel-greatway-roofing-VMNfjQsb Michelle Menzel, President and Co-Founder of GreatWay Roofing, leads a successful family-run business where she’s at the helm and her sons are actively involved — making succession more than just a future plan, but a present-day reality.

 

In this episode, Michelle shares how their commitment to employee culture and quality workmanship has fueled their growth, and what it takes to build a company that lasts across generations.

 

Enjoy this inspiring conversation!

]]> Michelle Menzel - GreatWay Roofing Pacific Coast Business Times 00:31:56 Michelle Menzel, President and Co-Founder of GreatWay Roofing, leads a successful family-run business where she’s at the helm and her sons are actively involved — making succession more than just a future plan, but a present-day reality. In this episode, Michelle shares how their commitment to employee culture and quality workmanship has fueled their growth, and what it takes to build a company that lasts across generations. Enjoy this inspiring conversation! Michelle Menzel, President and Co-Founder of GreatWay Roofing, leads a successful family-run business where she’s at the helm and her sons are actively involved — making succession more than just a future plan, but a present-day reality. In this episode, Michelle shares how their commitment to employee culture and quality workmanship has fueled their growth, and what it takes to build a company that lasts across generations. Enjoy this inspiring conversation! false full 4 80fca612-fd91-4eef-9cde-0acbadcd89af Kate Jensen - KMJ In this episode, Kate shares the story behind KMJ, what inspired her to start her own brand and what it truly means to be a business owner in the fashion industry today. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur or fashion-lover, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges, rewards and heart behind building a fashion brand. Enjoy this engaging conversation!

Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for sponsoring this podcast. 

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:20:00 +0000 newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com (Pacific Coast Business Times ) https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com/episodes/kate-jensen-kmj-8PJRWHt4 In this episode, Kate shares the story behind KMJ, what inspired her to start her own brand and what it truly means to be a business owner in the fashion industry today. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur or fashion-lover, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges, rewards and heart behind building a fashion brand. Enjoy this engaging conversation!

Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for sponsoring this podcast. 

]]> Kate Jensen - KMJ Pacific Coast Business Times 00:32:58 In this episode, Kate shares the story behind KMJ, what inspired her to start her own brand and what it truly means to be a business owner in the fashion industry today. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur or fashion-lover, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges, rewards and heart behind building a fashion brand. Enjoy this engaging conversation! Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for sponsoring this podcast. In this episode, Kate shares the story behind KMJ, what inspired her to start her own brand and what it truly means to be a business owner in the fashion industry today. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur or fashion-lover, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges, rewards and heart behind building a fashion brand. Enjoy this engaging conversation! Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for sponsoring this podcast. false full 3 0470b000-7f66-472a-89cc-4004025e64f1 Teresa Arredondo - ArtCraft Painting Inc. Today on the show, we’re joined by Teresa Arredondo, President of ArtCraft Painting Inc. Teresa has built a reputation for combining craftsmanship with genuine leadership, helping ArtCraft stand out as a company rooted in quality and trust. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she has learned and the values that keep her inspired. Enjoy this conversation with Teresa Arredondo!

 

Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/. 

 

Give us a follow on social media - @pacbiztimes or visit our website - pacbiztimes.com. 

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +0000 newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com (Pacific Coast Business Times ) https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com/episodes/teresa-arredondo-artcraft-painting-inc-VcXRlg1T Today on the show, we’re joined by Teresa Arredondo, President of ArtCraft Painting Inc. Teresa has built a reputation for combining craftsmanship with genuine leadership, helping ArtCraft stand out as a company rooted in quality and trust. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she has learned and the values that keep her inspired. Enjoy this conversation with Teresa Arredondo!

 

Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/. 

 

Give us a follow on social media - @pacbiztimes or visit our website - pacbiztimes.com. 

]]> Teresa Arredondo - ArtCraft Painting Inc. Pacific Coast Business Times 00:36:37 Today on the show, we’re joined by Teresa Arredondo, President of Artcraft Painting Inc. Teresa has built a reputation for combining craftsmanship with genuine leadership, helping Artcraft stand out as a company rooted in quality and trust. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she has learned and the values that keep her inspired. Enjoy this conversation with Teresa Arredondo! Today on the show, we’re joined by Teresa Arredondo, President of Artcraft Painting Inc. Teresa has built a reputation for combining craftsmanship with genuine leadership, helping Artcraft stand out as a company rooted in quality and trust. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she has learned and the values that keep her inspired. Enjoy this conversation with Teresa Arredondo! false full 2 b360fd60-4c4b-4990-96ff-915c58bf3a95 Tyler Susko & Johannes Sauer - Adaptive Footwear In today’s episode, we dive into the world of adaptive footwear with Tyler Susko and Johannes Sauer, the visionary co-founders of Cadense. Combining cutting-edge engineering and personal passion, they’re revolutionizing mobility for people with walking difficulties through innovative, stylish shoes designed to make every step safer and more confident. Join us as we explore their journey, technology, and mission to reshape how we think about mobility and independence.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/. 

Give us a follow on social media - @pacbiztimes or visit our website - pacbiztimes.com. 

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:11:01 +0000 newsroom.pacbiztimes@gmail.com (Pacific Coast Business Times ) https://charting-your-course.simplecast.com/episodes/tyler-susko-johannes-sauer-adaptive-footwear-MspBDhBf In today’s episode, we dive into the world of adaptive footwear with Tyler Susko and Johannes Sauer, the visionary co-founders of Cadense. Combining cutting-edge engineering and personal passion, they’re revolutionizing mobility for people with walking difficulties through innovative, stylish shoes designed to make every step safer and more confident. Join us as we explore their journey, technology, and mission to reshape how we think about mobility and independence.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Montecito Bank & Trust, for supporting local business and making this podcast possible. Learn more here - https://montecito.bank/. 

Give us a follow on social media - @pacbiztimes or visit our website - pacbiztimes.com. 

]]> Tyler Susko & Johannes Sauer - Adaptive Footwear Pacific Coast Business Times 00:45:15 In today’s episode, we dive into the world of adaptive footwear with Tyler Susko and Johannes Sauer, the visionary co-founders of Cadense. Combining cutting-edge engineering and personal passion, they’re revolutionizing mobility for people with walking difficulties through innovative, stylish shoes designed to make every step safer and more confident. Join us as we explore their journey, technology, and mission to reshape how we think about mobility and independence. In today’s episode, we dive into the world of adaptive footwear with Tyler Susko and Johannes Sauer, the visionary co-founders of Cadense. Combining cutting-edge engineering and personal passion, they’re revolutionizing mobility for people with walking difficulties through innovative, stylish shoes designed to make every step safer and more confident. Join us as we explore their journey, technology, and mission to reshape how we think about mobility and independence. false full 1