The Personal Side of Business Podcast

From Pain to Purpose: How Jenna Ryan Turned UTI Struggles Into a Thriving Wellness Brand

In this episode, we sit down with Jenna Ryan, the inspiring Co-founder of Uqora—a company born from a deeply personal journey. After battling 8 painful UTIs in one year, Jenna and her husband, Spencer, decided to take matters into their own hands. Combining Spencer's science background with Jenna's expertise in e-commerce, they launched Uqora, a brand that has grown into a trusted resource for UTI prevention and education. Jenna shares how they built not just a product line, but a powerful community where people can share stories, find support, and reclaim their health. Tune in to hear how a personal health challenge sparked a mission-driven business that’s changing lives.
Each episode features heartfelt stories from business owners, industry experts, and community leaders, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of keeping small businesses alive. If you love perseverance, entrepreneurship, and community impact, this is the podcast for you!
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Savor & Serve: The Akitso Story, A Nonprofit Saving Restaurants

Join us on this episode of The Personal Side of Business,  Savor & Serve: The Akitso Story, where we dive into the inspiring journey of Anna Sotto, a California native born to Thai immigrant restaurateurs. Growing up in the hustle of her family’s restaurant, Anna witnessed firsthand the struggles of small, independent eateries. Now, she’s on a mission to give back. Through her nonprofit, Akitso, she helps underserved restaurants thrive by providing essential support in marketing, financial literacy, operational efficiency, branding, menu revamps, and restaurant redesigns.
Each episode features heartfelt stories from business owners, industry experts, and community leaders, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of keeping small businesses alive. If you love food, entrepreneurship, and community impact, this is the podcast for you!
Follow now and discover how Anna and Akitso are reshaping San Diego’s food scene, one restaurant at a time. 🍽✨
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Fortitude, Family & Football : How an unexpected life event inspired a change for a business owner.

What happens when life keeps pulling you in different directions—literally? After moving nearly 30 times with her family, facing a life-threatening health scare, and completely reinventing her career, Tiffany Deal Hecklinski Ph.D., knows what it means to adapt, overcome, and thrive.
Now a Ph.D. clinical researcher, she shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation. From uprooting her life again and again to fighting for her health and finding a purpose bigger than she ever imagined, this podcast is for anyone who’s had to start over, pivot, or push through the impossible.
🎧 Tune in for this powerful story of reinvention, perseverance, and what it truly means to build a life—even when the ground beneath you is constantly shifting.
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Love & Business: Running a Restaurant as a Couple (Kalei's Kitchenette)

A deep discussion with Chef Andy & Khara Mangiduyos, hospitality employees who turned into restauranteurs and share how business plans, hard work and date nights are the foundations of a happy marriage and business partnership. Kalei's Kitchenette serves some of the best Hawaiian cuisine in San Diego with an Aloha vibe unlike any other. We will explore their journey from working in the hospitality industry to catering to being a donation center for the Maui fires while running their new restaurant.
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