a dope conversation
A podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators to share their journeys, struggles, and successes in the pursuit of creating meaningful work through their business. Available on Spotify, YouTube, & Apple Podcasts.
EP 004 - Tevyn Grayson, Grayson Accounting Service
This episode features Tevyn Grayson, the Owner of Grayson Accounting Service based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His business specializes in bookkeeping and helping small businesses & entrepreneurs stay financially organized and on top of their game. Tevyn shares his journey into entrepreneurship, what led him to start his own accounting business, and the challenges he's faced along the way. We talk about the importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs, how good bookkeeping can be a game-changer for business growth, and why understanding your numbers is one of the most empowering things you can do as a business owner.
Available on Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
EP 003 - Mia Leibold, Rose Wellbeing & The Vine Barn
In this episode of A Dope Conversation, I sit down with wellness entrepreneur Mia Leibold, founder of Rose Wellbeing and The Vine Barn in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mia shares how losing her “dream job” at the start of the pandemic became the unexpected catalyst for launching her own business. Mia reflects on how she’s learned to meet people where they are, the importance of adapting her business over time, and why having the freedom to pivot is one of the most fulfilling parts of being a business owner. This conversation is raw, real, and encouraging—especially for anyone in the thick of building something meaningful.
Available on Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
EP 002 - Jeffrey Harmon, J’s Squeaky Clean Auto Detailing
The episode features Jeffrey Harmon, owner and lead detailer of J’s Squeaky Clean Auto Detailing, a mobile detailing business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jeffrey shares his journey into full-time entrepreneurship, discussing the mindset shifts, challenges, and key decisions that led him to quit his job and pursue his business full-time. He emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, overcoming imposter syndrome, and understanding that there's no "perfect time" to take the leap.
Available on Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
EP 001 - Welcome to A Dope Conversation
In the very first episode of A Dope Conversation, I get real about the fear and hesitation that kept this podcast on the back burner for way too long. With a mic in front of me and nerves in the room, I finally hit record—and step into something that’s been calling me for a while. This episode isn’t just a beginning—it’s a breakthrough. I talk through the vulnerability of starting, how the vision for the podcast has evolved, and why now feels like the right time. I also introduces myself and my work as the founder of Defined Lines Marketing, a creative agency helping businesses tell their stories through photography, videography, and digital strategy.If you’ve ever struggled to start something meaningful, this one’s for you.