Category: Podcast Episodes

Rob Merritt, Meggie, and Kaitlyn Byers

Episode 17: Introducing Cultures (ft. Meggie of Megglam Boutique)

Join hosts Rob Merritt and Kaitlin Byers as they sit down with Meggie of Megglam Boutique, the local clothing and accessories store in Cedar Rapids focused on offering African wear to introduce the local community to her culture. For more on Megglam Boutique, visit megglamboutique.com or visit the store in-person

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Rob Merritt, Alyx Coble-Frakes, and Jessica Abdoney

Episode 16: Innovating the Female Work-flow (ft. Alyx Coble-Frakes)

Join hosts Rob Merritt and Jessica Abdoney as they sit down and talk with Alyx Coble-Frakes, founder of The Agenda., the planner app that aims to help women and menstruators sync their work and life tasks with their cycle. To learn more about the app, visit TheAgendaPeriod.com, and consider supporting

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Jennifer Murphy, Rob Merritt, and Jessica Abdoney

Episode 15: Veterans in Entrepreneurship (ft. Jennifer Murphy)

Join hosts Rob Merritt and Jessica Abdoney as they sit down and talk with Jennifer Murphy, previous host of this very podcast! Jennifer now works with Bunker Labs, a local hub for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs that offers development, funding, and networking opportunities. Learn more about Bunker Labs Des

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Samantha, Dahlby, Marcia Hughes, and Rob Merritt

Episode 14: Reinventing Education (ft. Marcia Hughes)

Join hosts Rob Merritt and Samantha Dahlby as they talk about the Montessori method of teaching with Marcia Hughes, Head of School for the Cedar Valley Montessori School. The group will discuss how this method of teaching can help kids learn at their own pace, how it may offer more

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2 hosts sit on a couch on the 1 Million Cups stage while their interviewee speaks into a microphone from a couch beside them

Episode 12: Funding the Future (ft. Kaylee Williams)

Join Hosts Rob Merritt and Mike Heaton for a live recording of the podcast from 1 Million Cups featuring an interview with Kaylee Williams. The group will discuss Kaylee’s professional journey and her exciting new endeavor – a fund dedicated to supporting and providing funding for Iowa businesses.

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In the studio: Rob and one of today's live entrepreneur guests sit across from Dr. Murphy and listen attentively to her.

Episode 11: Live from EntreFEST (Part 2) [Season One Finale]

Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they come to you live from EntreFEST in Iowa City with their season finale! On this episode, Jennifer and Rob speak with Billie Asmus, Founder of Silicone Studios, Jack Chimbetete, Founder of Africa Live TV, and Anna Gannon, Founder of Curbicus,

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In the Studio: Dr. Murphy and Emily, founder of Hummingbirds, share a laugh during the interview at EntreFEST

Episode 10: Live from EntreFEST (Part 1)

Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they come to you live from EntreFEST in Iowa City! On this episode, Jennifer and Rob speak with Dustin Rhoades, the Founder of Ability Tech, Emily Steele, Founder of The Hummingbirds, and have a great chat with Nyemaster Goode, the sponsor

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