River Town Life

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Health & Fitness

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Brea Hayes, podcasting from scenic Batavia, Illinois, discusses self care tips, techniques, and products.

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Episodes

Abby Beck

Brea visits the kitchen of Abby Beck, candidate for the Batavia City Council in the Fifth Ward. Brea and Abby discuss: walking and biking your city; environmental science; the WellBatavia Initiative; the City Council’s impact on urban design; diversity of representation; and balancing family and public service. (And bioswales!) https://www.facebook.com/AbbyBeck5thWard/ https://www.wellbatavia.com/ League of Women Voters Forum: https://youtu.be/aOtklxmGepU?t=8515 Music by James Cardis.

Mar 27, 2019•32 min

Jamie Saam

Brea chats with Jamie Saam about what her life looks like transitioning out of the role of Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet. We find out some of Jamie's secrets to staying sane while running Bulldog Plumbing with her husband, raising a family, and staying super involved in the community. They also debunk some of the confusion around the upcoming Home Rule referendum on the ballot in Batavia and deep dive into how to have your voice heard in Batavia.

Oct 31, 2018•44 min

Melissa Monno

Brea chats with Melissa Monno about grand adventures, making friends on the road, and self-care in the latest episode of River Town Life. Melissa owns River's Edge, a Batavia watering hole and dining establishment. In her free time she travels with her German Shepard Dante on her Ural sidecar motorcycle. Recorded 8/27/2018. Photo by Ron McKinney/Kane County Magazine. Music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice podcast network.

Sep 19, 2018•41 min

Dani Hollis

In this eposode Brea chats with Dani Hollis. Dani is a fellow Batavian, Exectutive Director of Water Street Studios and great friend to Brea. They discuss energy and 'woo woo' things, growing up and then moving back to Batavia, and queering the suburbs. Recorded 6/19/2018. Music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice podcast network.

Jul 13, 2018•52 min

Reset

Brea emerges from hibernation. Theme music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice network.

May 24, 2018•48 min

RTL005 - Brea and James Got Married

Brea chats with her new husband James Cardis about their life and love of living in Batavia. Brea also discusses her decision to close the brick and mortar shop and gives a sneak peek of what she sees in her future. Theme music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice network.

Oct 31, 2017•53 min

RTL004 - Randi Watson

Brea chats with Randi Watson ( @thefoxboxco ), co-creator and force behind The FoxBox Collaborative . Randi and her husband, David, run a blog that features small businesses and makers in the Fox Valley area. Other topics include: How to create community, The Four Agreements, 'notworking' and general gushing on each other. Theme music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice network....

Jul 05, 2017•46 min

003 - Joanna Goss

Brea chats with Joanna Goss (@jowayseeker), crazy awesome artist, designer, and #ladyboss of Well-Crafted Design (https://www.wellcrafteddesign.com/). Other topics include: @goldenhoursocial; devil goats; Neapolitan vs. Spumoni; and the Brides Spring Resource Soiree at Penrose Brewing in Geneva on Sunday, May 28, from 1p to 5p. Theme music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice network.

May 24, 2017•40 min

002 - Annie Scholl

Brea chats with Annie Scholl of Hearth & Hammer Candles. ( http://hearthandhammer.co/ ) These two #Ladybosses chat about Annie's journey back to Batavia as an adult, rumors and folklore surrounding the city's history, their favorite old people, and running a business on instinct and intuition. Hosted by Brea Hayes of FAWN Gifts in Batavia, Illinois. Theme music by James Cardis. Produced by Jaime Gutierrez for the Fox Valley Voice network....

Apr 26, 2017•47 min

001 - Pilot

Fawn Gifts owner Brea Hayes discusses her new podcast with producer Jaime Gutierrez. Topics include self care, mindful products, and the Golden Girls. Recorded in historic downtown Batavia, Illinois.

Mar 22, 2017•50 min

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