Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast

About Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast

Every business owner needs business friends... and if you don't have any, you can borrow mine for the next 30 minutes! Welcome to Business Friends, the official Co-Space podcast where we talk about the real, unfiltered side of entrepreneurship, yes the wins, the burnout, and all the hilarious group chat moments in between. Each episode kicks off with "What's on Your Spirit?", where guests share what's been on their hearts lately. Then we slide into The Culture Corner for our takes on what's trending in the world. Finally, we dive deep in The Group Chat, where business meets real life, boundaries, lessons, glow-ups, and growing pains included. Pull up a chair, pour something good, and join the conversation!

Publisher

Joy St Clair

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Dec 2025

Latest episode

20 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Mar 2026

   Flicka Da Wrist

   Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast, where we turn our group chat into real conversations about business, culture, and life. In this episode, inspired by "Flicka Da Wrist" by Chedda Da Connect, we're talking about the power of a simple motion and how the right business can turn it into impact, income, and transformation. From content creation to controlled chaos, this conversation explores how a "flick of the wrist" can become art, self-expression, confidence, and even release. One business helps people find their voice and tell their stories at a high level, while the other creates space for people to physically let go, break things, and walk away lighter. We get into the business of storytelling, the value of high-quality production, and why making things look and feel good actually matters. We also talk about experiential businesses, emotional release, and how "fun" can be a real, strategic, high-margin offering when done right. We kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, tapping into what's been shaping our guests behind the scenes. In The Culture Corner, we talk about how people are craving new ways to express themselves, whether that's through content or experience. And in The Group Chat, we get real about monetizing creativity, building something people feel, and creating spaces that people want to come back to. Pulling up to the table for this episode are: Guil Dormeus, podcast producer, photographer Christina Brown, founder of The Breakroom Miami If you're building a brand around creativity, expression, or experience and want to understand how to turn simple moments into something impactful, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and let us know what part of the conversation hit for you.

2. 

   3 Mar 2026

   Sweet Thing

   Episode 8: Sweet Thing Episode 8: Sweet Thing Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast, where we turn our group chat into real conversations about business, culture, and life. In this episode, inspired by "Sweet Thing" by Chaka Khan, we're talking about the art of taking something simple and turning it into something special. From tea to honey, our guests have taken everyday products and transformed them into differentiated brands by infusing creativity, culture, story, and vision. This conversation is about more than what's in the jar or the cup. It's about positioning, presentation, storytelling, and building a brand that feels intentional from the inside out. We explore how to create "surprise and delight" moments for your customers, how to stand out in markets that feel saturated, and what it looks like to unapologetically carve your own lane. We also get into the realities of product-based businesses, educating your audience, and building something you are genuinely passionate about. We kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been shaping our guests as founders. In The Culture Corner, we talk about how consumer tastes are evolving and why experience matters just as much as the product itself. And in The Group Chat, we get real about branding, pricing, and creating products people come back for. Pulling up to the table for this episode are: -Janee Sheffield, founder of UpperTea - Makuyo, founder of Siika Herb + Honey Co If you're building a product-based brand and want to learn how to turn something ordinary into something unforgettable, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and let us know what part of the conversation stood out to you most.

3. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Vivrant Thing

   Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast, where we turn our group chat into real conversations about business, culture, and life. In this episode, inspired by "Vivrant Thing" by Q-Tip, we're talking about energy, alignment, and what it looks like to build a business that literally brings people back to life. We get into how wellness shows up in entrepreneurship, why feeling good is a strategy, and how helping people reconnect to their bodies, confidence, and vitality can be both purpose-driven and profitable. We talk about the connection between physical wellness, sensuality, self-awareness, and showing up fully in your work. We also explore what it means to create experiences that wake people up, from healing dry, depleted skin to helping women tap back into their sensuality and power, and how being deeply rooted in your own transformation makes your brand more magnetic. We kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been lighting our guests up lately. In The Culture Corner, we talk about how wellness is being marketed, misunderstood, and reclaimed. And in The Group Chat, we get real about building trust-based brands, standing out in saturated wellness spaces, and staying aligned as you grow. Pulling up to the table with me for this episode are: Crystal, founder of Viv Essentials Andrea "Drea" Mitchell, founder of The Sultry Core Both guests have created brands centered on helping people feel vibrant, confident, and alive from the inside out. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and let us know what part of the conversation sparked something for you.

4. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Cater 2 U

   Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast where we turn our group chat into real conversations about business, culture, and life. In this episode, inspired by "Cater 2 U" by Destiny's Child, we're talking about customer service, experience, and what it really means to build a brand that people feel connected to. We get into how going above and beyond for your customers creates loyalty, referrals, and long-term growth and also where the line is between excellent service and overextending yourself. We talk about setting boundaries, honoring your capacity, pricing with intention, and making sure your generosity doesn't turn into burnout. We also explore how branded experiences are built, why people don't just buy products (they buy how you make them feel) and how personalization, consistency, and care can become your biggest differentiators in crowded industries. We kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been top of mind as our guests continue to grow and evolve. In The Culture Corner, we talk about how customer experience is shifting and what that means for small businesses. And in The Group Chat, we get real about maintaining quality, protecting your energy, and building systems that allow you to serve well without sacrificing yourself. Pulling up to the table with me for this episode are: Kehvn, founder of The New Caribbean Prints Micey, owner of BOSS Salon & Haircare Both guests have built businesses rooted in care, intention, and community, proving that great service isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a strategy. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Oh, and let us know what part of the conversation resonated with you most.

5. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Know That You Are Loved

   Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast where we turn our group chat into real conversations about business, culture, and life. In this episode, inspired by "Know That You Are Loved" by Cleo Sol, we're talking about self-love and the business of helping people reconnect with themselves in a world that often profits from disconnection. We explore how healing shows up in entrepreneurship, why nervous system regulation matters more than hustle culture wants to admit, and how learning to receive love can be just as important as knowing how to give it. We also unpack what it looks like to build businesses that teach people how to feel good, honor their capacity, and focus on who they're becoming...not just what they produce. We kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been top of mind as our guests continue to grow and lead. In The Culture Corner, we connect current events to the work we do. And in The Group Chat, we get real about building brands rooted in alignment, softness, and sustainability. Pulling up to the table with me for this episode are: Dominique Dorsett, host of The Girl, Come Sit With Me Podcast Aniola Pierre, host of The You Are Heard Podcast Both guests have created spaces where people can return to self-love; and have built growing brands that give them the freedom to live, lead, and heal on their own terms. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Oh and let us know what part of the conversation resonated with you most!

6. 

   6 Jan 2026

   I Got the Keys

   Episode 4: I Got the Keys Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast, where we turn our group chat into real conversations around business, culture, and life. In this episode, we're tapping into "I Got the Keys" by DJ Khaled, Jay-Z & Future and talking about entrepreneurs who figured it out, self-taught, focused, and bold enough to turn around and bring the community with them. This one is about becoming the plug, opening doors, and understanding the responsibility that comes with having access. We kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been top of mind as our guests continue to grow and lead. Then in The Culture Corner, we talk about access, information-sharing, and why knowledge really is power in today's business landscape. Finally, in The Group Chat, we get into what it looks like to teach what you know, protect your time, and lead without gatekeeping while still honoring your own boundaries. Pulling up to the table with me for this episode are business friends who've built their expertise from the ground up and now help others do the same. They understand that having the keys isn't just about success, it's about stewardship. Tia Doster, Founder of JuiceDefined Chef Chrys Salmon, Master Gardner Dunn's Overtown Farm This episode is for the entrepreneurs who've unlocked the door and decided not to close it behind them.

7. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Beauty is Her Name

   Episode 3: Beauty Is Her Name Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast, where we turn our group chat into real conversations around business, culture, and life. In this episode, our theme is based on "Beauty Is Her Name" by Dru Hill and talking about entrepreneurs who understand that aesthetics matter. And not just in a surface-level way, but as a tool. Presentation, branding, and visual storytelling shape perception, credibility, and access, whether we like it or not. We start with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been sitting with us personally and professionally. Then in The Culture Corner, we unpack how we live in a visual economy and why how you show up often speaks before you do. Finally, in The Group Chat, we get real about balancing beauty and branding without falling into pressure, perfectionism, or performance, and how substance is what sustains what aesthetics attract. Pulling up to the table with me for this episode are: • Kenasha Paul, JD, Founder of Black Professionals Network • Chanae Lavette Wood, Attorney, Founder of EnVisionMe Conference and ROM8 Wellness Both guests are lawyers, entrepreneurs, and builders who have created powerful platforms from the ground up, all while understanding how intentional presentation and storytelling can open doors and create opportunity. This episode is for the entrepreneurs who know that beauty is a strategy, get into it!

8. 

   14 Dec 2025

   Happy Feelings

   Episode 2: Happy Feelings Welcome back to Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast, where we turn our group chat into real conversations around business, culture, and life. In this episode, we're guided by "Happy Feelings" by Frankie Beverly & Maze and the idea that some of the most powerful businesses aren't just selling products or services, they're selling a feeling. Joy, connection, comfort, nostalgia, belonging. The kind of feeling people come back for. We start with What's on Your Spirit?, checking in on what's been sitting with us lately. Then in The Culture Corner, we talk about why people are craving experiences and emotional connection more than ever. We wrap it up in The Group Chat, where we get honest about how hard it can be to sell a feeling, how easy it is to take that work for granted, and how rewarding it can be once you crack the code. Pulling up to the table with me are: • Calvin Early, Founder of The Poetry Potluck • Carol Edmond, Owner of Place of Aroma Though their businesses look very different, they're both in the business of creating experiences that make people feel something and chances are, you are too!

9. 

   13 Dec 2025

   Trap Back Jumpin

   Episode 1 (Pilot): Trap Back Jumpin' Welcome to the very first episode of Business Friends: The Official Co-Space Podcast; where we turn our group chat into real conversations around business, culture, and life. In this pilot episode, we set the tone with "Trap Back Jumpin'"  inspired by T.I.'s lyrics and the very real experience every entrepreneur knows: business comes in waves. Some seasons the trap is jumping… and other times, it's not. Every episode, we kick things off with What's on Your Spirit?, a check-in on what's been sitting with us lately. Then we head into The Culture Corner, breaking down current economic conversations, money fears, and what it really looks like when the streets feel quiet. Finally, we land in The Group Chat, where we talk honestly about boundaries, energy, and how to stay grounded when momentum slows...and how you know when it's starting to pick back up again. My Business Friends pulling up to the table with me for this episode are: • Enoch St. Clair, Owner of St. Clair Financial Services • Ashley Carter, Founder & Director of EatWell Exchange • Lisette Tresvant, Owner of Glow Skin Corrective This episode is for the business owners who've been here before, survived downturns, and know that the trap always jumps back.

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