Meet Louise Shade, the woman behind Shade Cycles in Richmond! For 50 years, Louise has helped build and sustain a local business rooted in family, hard work, and a passion for the motorcycle community. After losing her husband and business partner, George, in 2015, she stepped into a leadership role and continued carrying their shared legacy forward. Today, Louise remains committed to providing local riders with the parts, service, and personal experience they deserve.

Meet Alisha Lilley, the woman behind Lilley Photography LLC in Cambridge City. Known to many as “the camera lady,” Alisha built her business around a simple mission: helping families capture meaningful memories with quality photography at affordable prices. From family portraits and senior pictures to local sporting events and restoring treasured photos damaged by flooding, Alisha brings heart and a strong sense of community to everything she does. As part of our She Built This series, we're celebrating Alisha's story and the passion behind her growing business.

Meet Angie Emerick, the entrepreneur behind The Village Forager! What began as a single storefront in Centerville has grown into three retail locations across Indiana and Tennessee, all built around creating a welcoming, unique shopping experience. Angie shares her journey of growing her business, adapting through change, and building lasting connections with customers along the way.

Meet Dr. Casey Runnels of Runnels Chiropractic! After finding relief from chronic headaches through chiropractic care, she discovered a passion that led her to build her own practice in Richmond. Now celebrating more than a decade of serving Wayne County, Dr. Runnels shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of personalized patient care, and her commitment to supporting the community.

Meet Tara Piatt of Farmers Insurance – Tara Piatt Agency in downtown Richmond! After facing unexpected changes and a breast cancer diagnosis, Tara found the strength to take a different direction and build an agency of her own. Today, she helps individuals, families and small businesses find the coverage they need, with a personal approach rooted in trust, community and treating every client like family. Hear more about Tara’s journey, her passion for helping others and what inspired her to take the leap into business ownership in this podcast conversation.

Dave Paxton was joined in the studio by Darah Finch & Taylor Bryson of Kehila Coffee, to discuss the inspiration behind the business and the vision that brought it to life. After years of traveling and finding comfort in coffee shops that made unfamiliar places feel welcoming, Darah returned to her hometown of Liberty, Indiana, with a goal of creating that same sense of connection in her own community. After two years of research and planning, she brought that vision to life with Kehila Coffee, a space designed to bring people together and make everyone feel at home.

Dave Paxton was joined in studio by Cheryl DeLucio, owner of Dance Techniques with Cheryl DeLucio, Inc. Celebrating 25 years in business, Cheryl has built more than a dance studio. She has created a welcoming space where dancers of all ages can build confidence, form friendships, and discover the joy of the arts. She shared her journey as a small business owner, the importance of community, and the milestone of 25 years of dance in downtown Richmond.

Meet Andra Solis, 6th generation owner of Dougherty Orchard! Andra is carrying on a family legacy at Dougherty Orchards, a business founded by her great-great-great-grandfather, William Henry Dougherty. Having grown up on the farm and worked alongside her family from a young age, Andra returned to the orchard after the loss of her parents to continue what generations before her had built. Today, she is focused on honoring that history while creating new traditions, supporting the local community, and making Dougherty Orchards and Winery a welcoming place for families and friends to gather.

Dave sat down with Cindy Bernzott, a local State Farm agent who turned her excitement for serving her hometown into a business built on community, customer care, and giving back. With a team of six, Cindy prioritizes both her customers and her employees’ families while bringing the community together through her annual car show.

Dave was joined in the studio by Michelle Simpson co-owner of Cosmotique Salon & Spa, a staple of Old Richmond Court. Michelle and her co-owner Keeshan have spent over two and a half decades making folks look and feel incredible. 

Angela Bryant, owner of Eaton Floral, is one of the local women we’re highlighting as part of National Women in Small Business Month and our She Built This feature! Dave recently sat down with Angela and her cohort, Tammy Watkins, to talk about their nearly four decades of dedication to their craft, business, and community.

October is National Women in Small Business Month, and all month long across the family of Brewer Broadcasting stations, we are shining the spotlight on the incredible makers, leaders, and entrepreneurs who power our local communities and drive our hometown economies. It’s part of our special series, 'She Built This.' We kicked things off in style when Dashell Tout, the entrepreneurial force behind Western & Whimsy—and The Tipsy Cowboy—in Greenville, Ohio joined Dave in studio!