Thank you guys for hanging out, sticking it out through the hiatus, and cheering me on. I would not have continued to make this if it wasn’t for you. I hope this podcast encouraged or inspired you in some way to embrace your inner joy. If it just provided you with some entertainment, that’s cool too. I’ve learned a lot over the last year and a half ish, mostly that joy isn’t constant even when you find it. It’s a process and a journey but the effort is rewarding. Who knows maybe I’ll be back, but for now it’s bye! Mentions: Open Path Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com and just me @_mariasharp https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

Your favorite Cleveland apparel designer is on this week! Emily Roggenburk shares the unique story of how Emily Roggenburk Studios was born, how beer relates to being Cleveland AF, her thrifting process, why Clevelanders love her apparel, and what she loves most about Cleveland. Emily makes up about half my closet so I had to have her on! Enjoy! Mentions: Market Garden Brewery Find Emily @emilyroggenburk, emilyroggenburk.com Use the code "FRIEND" for 20% off!  Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

We are back! After a few months off because of a lot of busy life stuff, we are back! I was so excited to interview Maria because she created a fantastic community that I love being a part of, Your Local Girl Gang. We talk about the importance of diversity in community, how she started the girl gang, and what the future holds. Please enjoy Maria 2.0 ;) Mentions: Limelight Harness Cycle Brandi Hamerstone Find Maria & Your Local Girl Gang @mvlefebre, @localgirlgang_cle, yourlocalgirlgang.com Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

On today's episode I talk to one of my best friends about her journey with mental health. It's an important conversation for everyone to have.  We discuss how to be an ally, how to ask for help and how to recognize when you aren't okay. Of course we aren't professionals and this is solely Meghan's experience. We hope you learn something from this conversation!  Mentions & Resources: Psychology Today Suicide Prevention Line, 800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line Burn Boot Camp Find Meghan @meghjordan Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

Meet the ray of sunshine that gave me the kick in the pants to start this podcast. It was such an honor and JOY to have Lora DiFranco from Free Period Press on this edition of HAPPY HOUR. We talk about how to make joy work within your life, how Lora thoughtfully grew her business, and getting out of the box and trying different experiences. So proud of this one, enjoy friends.  Mentions: Advice from My 80-Year-Old Self LAND Studio Your Local Girl Gang Erin Guido Lisa Quine  Find Lora & Free Period Press @lolodif, @freeperiodpress, freeperiodpress.com Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message  Music by Anthony Taddeo

Creative Babes is so near and dear to my heart. I'm so excited to share my conversation with the ladies behind Creative Babes Cleveland. You'll soon see why it is such a joy in my life and why I wanted to have Alexis Rosen & Gia Paulovich on the podcast. Grab a blanket and enjoy! If ya know, ya know.  Follow Alexis @hellohomegirl Follow Gia @giafantozzi Find Creative Babes @creativebabescleveland, creativebabes.com Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Tell us your favorite ice cream flavor!!  Music by Anthony Taddeo

Another Happy Hour! People still want to talk to me! Deanna Sukalac from Rose Gold Studio and I chat about the pros and cons of Instagram, the wedding industry, her impeccable eye for design, and mental health. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with Deanna below and then go write me a review, please. Please!  Find Deanna @ddeannarama, @rosegoldstudio, and rosegoldstudio.com Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

Today on Joy & Tonic we have our first edition of HAPPY HOUR (even though this episode isn't exactly an hour, forgive me.) Katie Tackett joins me from Muse Room. We chat about her transition from dance to podcasting, what places are cool in Cleveland and the future of podcasting. Connect with Katie below!  Find Katie @MuseRoomPodcast and museroom.space Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

The idea of picking what you want to do for the "rest of your life" at 17 is so silly. Today on Joy & Tonic, this planner talks about how not having plan was really the best course of action. Hope you enjoy! Happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have about this one! Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo

Talking about how to make friends as an adult!  Mentions:  BumbleBFF Find us @JoyandTonicPodcast and joyandtonicpodcast.com https://anchor.fm/joy-and-tonic/message Music by Anthony Taddeo