Joanne Lee Molinaro, known widely as “The Korean Vegan”, has always been a leader. A Lawyer, activist, runner, mentor, & viral TikToker, she’s done it all & more! With 3.5 million social fans and growing, she now has a best-selling cookbook! Like her TikTok, the new cookbook, “The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen”, weaves together delicious veganized recipes with intimate stories and details on her life, both past and present. She talked to us about some...
Oct 11, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In this special investigative episode, we speak with Celine Wysgalla, the Chicago resident who formed a now viral petition to save the Crystal Gardens, a free indoor botanical garden located on the famous Navy Pier. Plus, we discuss the muddied political history of Navy Pier that she found as wild as we did. With almost 20,000 signatures in just a matter of days, it would appear it is only the beginning of the fight to save the Crystal Gardens, currently slated to be replaced by Illuminarium, a ...
Sep 30, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 33
In episode 32, we get some help walking down the aisle from Wedding Planner Jove Meyer. Founder of Jove Meyer Events, Jove started his business after planning his best friend's wedding (how cute)! He is all about making your wedding personalized, reflecting each couple’s unique personality. This was all Ioanna and I heard before we knew we needed to chat with him! Featured many times on our fave “The Rachael Ray Show” and in all the biggest wedding publications, Jove’s talents have been recogniz...
Sep 20, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 32
In episode 31, Iron Chef winner, activist, & restaurant owner Justin Sutherland teaches us a thing or two about how to balance many hats while serving up some of the best eats in the nation. Classically trained in French cuisine, Justin “returned to his southern roots when he opened his own first restaurant, Handsome Hog, in St. Paul MN” and has since then opened several eateries with varying cuisines. On top of running these restaurants, Justin co-owns Hybrid Nation, a “socially-conscious s...
Sep 14, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 31
In episode 30, viral portrait photographer David Suh eats our self-doubts for breakfast and makes us look amazing while doing it. David is a photographer who “empowers women to re-connect with their inner Queen, give, permission to celebrate themselves and create beautiful portraits”. He’s gone viral on multiple platforms for his stunning portraits and helpful selfie tips, so we wanted to talk with him about his “why”. First, we chat about his inspirations and how he came to view portraiture thr...
Sep 06, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 30
In episode 29, we give a rose to our favorite Bachelor contestant & business owner, Corinne Olympios. She rose to fame on season 21 with her infamous naps, but honestly she was just doing her. She made waves on her season and continues to capture the attention of folks all around the nation. She is a Founder of Aura Sugar Co, which has had pieces featured everywhere and worn by many of your fave celebs. The beaded jewelry is all gorgeous, handmade, and infused with aura cleansing properties....
Aug 23, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Travel Expert and Advisor, Kendra Thornton In episode 28, we jet off somewhere warm with travel expert Kendra Thornton. President and Owner of Royal Travel & Tours, trip planning is in her blood, literally in the form of her family business! The vast knowledge and experience she gained helping others book travel led to her becoming the nation’s recognized leader in travel advice and opinions. She’s shared travel tips and trend analysis on dozens of national and local media broadcasts and is ...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 28
In episode 27, we blast off to outer space with famed Harvard-Smithsonian Astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell. Ioanna & I have shared a love of space since the inception of our cosmic friendship, so we are honored that Jonathan joined us for a chat on our favorite subject! Jonathan has worked for decades studying all things space, including black holes, x-rays, and lately a lot of falling space junk (ex: the falling Chinese rocket that captivated the world earlier this year). He is the go-t...
Aug 09, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 28
In episode 26, Ioanna & I grab our heels and pop a collar to impress Fashion Icon, Expert, and Influencer Carla Rockmore. Before you listen to this episode, you must check out her looks on Instagram (@carla.rockmore) so you know why we wanted to talk with her a.k.a. she is FABULOUS! Celebrating the self-expression of 50+ through fashion, fun, & fierceness, she embraces color, patterns, and everything that will make your look pop. She’s worked in the industry for decades and has the perfe...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 27
To celebrate Ioanna’s recent engagement, we turn up the heat and talk love, relationships, and post-covid era dating trends with relationship expert and television personality Rachel DeAlto! As Chief Dating Expert for Match and a featured expert appearing on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight and TLC’s Kate+Date, Rachel truly is the go-to person for anything related to your love life. She’s shared her advice on many national talk shows and has given several amazing Tedx Talks! We thought she had ...
Jul 27, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 26
In episode 25, we take a bite out of food history with Max Miller, Host of ‘Tasting History’ on YouTube. At over 750,000 subscribers and tens of millions of views, he has mastered the art of delicious edutainment. One part history, one part food, and one part comedy, Max teaches his viewers around the world how to make historical dishes while sharing the history behind the food. In this episode, we learn about why he started the series and how he studies up for each week’s video! Plus, get a gli...
Jul 12, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 25
In episode 24, we sing in the stairwell with Lauren Paley. Also known as “The Stairwell Siren”, she has accumulated over 3 million followers and 50 million likes on TikTok for her angelic performances singing in a stairwell. It might sound simple, but you have to see it for yourself to understand just how unique her talent is. We chat with her about how she connected the dots between her voice and the stairwell, learn about her vocal aspirations, and find out what it’s like to go so viral with s...
Jul 05, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In episode 23, we celebrate Pride Month and get to know everyone’s favorite Dad and former Disney performer, Ben Ptashinsky, also known widely as “equityben”. He gained quite the loyal following over his years at Disney and now continues to grow his fanbase through his work as a content creator, viral TikTok star, and recently author! You’ll hear about the viral TikTok he posted to honor Pride Month (which was featured on media around the globe) and find out how he catches on video some of the c...
Jun 28, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 23
In episode 22, we chat with Jen Ellis, the Vermont teacher behind Bernie Sanders’ viral mittens! You know the memes, but do you know the artist? Overnight, Jen was placed on a global stage when a photo of Bernie Sanders wearing her hand-knit mittens at Joe Biden’s January Inauguration became the center of internet memes, late-night jokes, and news media everywhere! Rather than profit quickly from the attention, she used her platform to raise huge sums of money for charities and sold her mittens ...
Jun 21, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 22
In episode 21, we chat with viral wedding TikToker and Content Creator Caroline Crawford Patterson! Her wedding TikTok’s went mega-viral and she continues to share tips and tricks she learned planning her own wedding. She shares with us everything wedding related, more about her love for fashion, and exciting plans for the future! Plus, we feature Rachel of @theresidentmixologist on Instagram who shared with us her favorite cocktail creation, The Session Margarita!
Jun 14, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In episode 20, we chat with Miss Utah and CEO of Archive Sunday, Sasha Esprit Sloan. Hear about her upcoming Miss Utah competition, how she used Tik Tok to grow her small business, and the future of the famous Noble Black Series!
Jun 07, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In our bonus episode, we celebrate the one year anniversary of Sip With Me, chat about the past year, have a best friends rapid fire, and all the exciting things coming up for the show! Next week, we will be back to our regular schedule with our guest, Miss Greater Salt Lake, Sasha Sloan the CEO of Archive Sunday and creator of Noble House Black Series!
May 31, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 19
In episode 18 we chat with Kyle Thomas, globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Bustle, Elite Daily, House Beautiful, Marie Claire, YahooNews, MSN, and more. He is also one of the official astrologers for both Astrology.com and Horoscope.com. He talks about how he got started, what he loves about being an astrologist and why Aaron and Ioanna are so compatible! We also feature Antonellie from Drunk Night In on Instagram who shares with us her fav...
May 24, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In episode 17, we learn from Romee Dussenbroek, a 24-year old YouTuber and content creator from the Netherlands who was diagnosed with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and now uses her platform to share her journey with the world. From diagnosis to treatments, she’s shared a very personal and vulnerable side of her life with people all around the globe, including us. We hear about some of her videos, future goals for the channel, and found out some of her favorite things during rapid fire!
May 17, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 17
In episode 16, we chat with Ioanna of Grazing Table Chicago on how she makes food into art at her Charcuterie studio- that’s right, it’s a thing! When she switched careers to follow her passion, she combined her love of design with food and art, leading to the “it factor” that shows in all her works! Hear directly from her on what this fast-paced business is like, how she sources her foods, and answers for Aaron “what exactly is a grazing table”?
May 10, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In episode 15, we meet Nicole Pellegrino, Senior Marketing Manager at Betches Media (@betches). You know them for their super relatable meme’s and likely have grown up with them over the last decade. But did you know they are a women-founded and led media company with podcasts, newsletters, merch, and all the things? Find out what makes them leaders in today’s content game, allowing them to attract millions of loyal followers and find a place in the hearts, homes, and DM’s of so many millennials...
May 03, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In episode 14, we meet Rick Hustead, Chairman of Wall Drug, one of the country’s most treasured attractions and a feature of the Academy Award-winning film “Nomadland”. Located in Wall, South Dakota just outside of Badlands National Park, Wall Drug is celebrating 90 years of American tradition. Offering homemade donuts, free ice water, delicious food, an on-site pharmacy, and dozens of other peculiar things you’ll wanna see, it’s a true family business that has stood the test of time and continu...
Apr 26, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In episode 13, we chat with Erin Martin, Owner and Creator of ECBG Cake Studio. Founded in 2011, her studio is focused on creating value and excellence for customers using high-quality, organic ingredients. First, she slices up how she got started baking out of her parent’s kitchen and discusses all the learning experiences along the way that now make her customized wedding cakes unique. Next, Erin describes how she evolved during the pandemic to allow for couples to still enjoy a wedding cake t...
Apr 19, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In episode 12, we interview Holly Nichols, the world’s favorite fashion illustrator! She has created some of the most exquisite illustrations and artful campaigns for TRESemmé, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's New York, Neiman Marcus, Disney, Living Proof, and many more! She shares with us how she got into art, how social media helped her grow her passion into a career and all about her upcoming book, “Modern Fashion Illustration”, which is available April 13, 2021!
Apr 12, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In episode 11, we feature Danielle of Doctor Mama Jones who shares with us how she started her Youtube channel, how she tackles sensitive topics, and much more from the popular board-certified OB/GYN! Don’t forget to subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! And follow us along on social @sipwithme_ for more information on upcoming guests, cocktails and much MORE! You can find her on Instagram: @MamaDoctorJones, YouTube: MamaDoctorJones, Blog: https://mindonmed.com/, and the P...
Apr 05, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In episode 10, we chat with brother/sister duo Kate & Alex of “This With Them” on how they got their YouTube start. Plus, they give us the scoop on their British-candy box subscription!
Mar 29, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In episode 8, we chat with The Educated Barfly, an ultra-talented bartender turned creator who features high quality videos of the best in classic, modern and craft cocktails! We’ll learn how his background helped him create his YouTube channel and why he values being able to share his craft with the world.
Mar 22, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In episode 7, we chat with Besties Annie and Morgan from GoNanas who dive into how they started their small business from a single mason jar. Plus, how their vegan, gluten-free and nut-free mix grew so quickly during lockdown!
Mar 15, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In episode 6, we interview Ryan and Geri-Martha O'Hara of Birmingham’s Big Spoon Creamery! They share with us how they got started in ice cream, what their secret is, and talk the future of the creamery!
Mar 08, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In episode 5, we chat with Jamie Wolfer, Owner and Lead Planner at JW Coordination! She dishes out some wedding expertise and shares amazing tips on budget friendly planning! We also get to learn more about The Master Plan, a master class on wedding planning for every couple!
Mar 01, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 5
