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The Next Tuesday Podcast


Apr 17, 2018

This week we delve into the journey of life as both a human being and an entrepreneur, honoring the call of the heart and trusting we'll land on our feet.  We couldn't be more thrilled to share this conversation with Melody Short, a Richmond native and co-owner of the Artisan Cafe, as well as the self-proclaimed first Air B&B, OWN television star, small biz mentor + guru, and most recently the Director of Brand Development at Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns.

Melody's journey is exciting and empowering. We learn how she lands in the music industry working with major bands from Bob Dylan to John Mayer and utilizes her innate connecting and learned marketing skills to move up the SONY corporate ladder, to taking a leap of faith and opening her own Brooklyn B&B. We learn the value of building and maintaining relationships and we listen as Melody explains the importance of community from childhood up to present day. We are inspired as she speaks to her mentors as individuals who declare what they want to accomplish and make it happen. Melody is such a person who inspires us to dream big and trust we have what it takes.

This episode is packed with gems from founding a business to fill a void in Richmond's thriving art movement to be more inclusive of women and people of color, to intentionally incorporating independent artisans in our wardrobes, considering boundaries and balance, and asserting the importance of personal growth and the deep spiritual work. We get into the whys the hows and the universal support system. And, if you weren't already intrigued, did you know at one time Melody was being recruited to work for Solange and Beyonce's father?! Don't wait another minute, listen now!

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Email: melody@artisancafeva.com

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