Episode 01: Oswald Service and Repair
Strong Beginnings When Kevin Oswald thinks back on his childhood it always includes memories of automotive service. He remembers working with his dad when he was around 8 years old and being the one who cleaned the oil off of the shelves. “The cans were made of cardboard then and they would weep [oil], so […]
Episode 88 – Amy Romriell, Mrs. Powell's Bakery
East Idaho Staple Amy Romriell has been baking since she was young. As a way to pass the time, she and her siblings decided to bake treats and learn the ways of the kitchen from her mom. This led to Amy's love of baking and her starting a small catering business as her children were […]
Episode 87 – Mike Hunter, Domtec International
From Manure to Domes Storing large quantities is a good application for a dome building as well as hurricane and tornado shelters, but in the beginning, they started out as potato storage in East Idaho. As a young, newly married man, Mike had purchased some farmland in Hamer, Idaho. One day, while hauling manure from […]
Episode 86 – Andy Crossman, Journeys DDA
The Great of the Greats Some of us dream of one day being the boss of where we work, Andy Crossman made that happen. 10 years ago when he started working for Journeys DDA he had no idea that he'd own the business, but that's exactly what happened. “In hindsight, it looks like my whole […]
Episode 85 – Michelle Mangum, Clandestine Kringle
Christmas Magic Michele Mangum serves as Elf Major for Clandestine Kringle. 5 years ago a local community member decided that he wanted to make a difference for a few families in need. He had no idea that it would grow to be what it is today, serving over 100 families across East Idaho. Clandestine Kringle […]
Episode 84 – Josh Packer, Josh Packer Photography
A Side of Beautiful By day Josh Packer is a mild-mannered certified public accountant but in his spare time, he creates masterpieces with photography. “It's just me out taking photos,” Josh said. Josh explained that his therapy is being out in nature and it was the perfect setting for him to start taking pictures. Josh […]
Episode 83 – Summer Andersen, Adam Andersen Avalance Project
Tragedy Turned to Service The evening after her husband's funeral, Summer Andersen was inspired to do something so that no other family had to feel the pain she and her family were going through. Days earlier on January 10, 2018, her husband, Adam, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the Mt. Jefferson area […]
Episode 82 – Brandon Seger, Seger Built Signs
Signs of Side Gig Partnering with his father, Brandon Seger always knew that one day the two of them would have a business together. Brandon's dad owned his own auto body shop and then became a shop teacher at the local high school. He expanded his services in auto body painting to include airbrushing and […]
Episode 81 – Brandon Quinton, H2O Industries
For the Love of Powersports Brandon got into free-standing jetskis after having a severe 4-wheeler accident. Having a new family and a new baby he felt the sport was too risky and so he sold his 4-wheelers. He needed an outlet for his energy and turned that toward stand-up jet skiing. Brandon explained that the […]
Episode 80 – Kioa Delos Reyes, Lost Tribe Dance
Talent Will Take A Break Having been the hip hop instructor at dance studios from Shelley to Rexburg, hip hop is in Kioa's blood. He loved bringing this art form to East Idaho and seeing what it could do for kids, but he never thought that having his own studio would be the outcome. Kioa […]
Episode 79 – Chynna Hansen, Little Mama Shirt Shop
Mom's Supporting Mom's On an initial investment of $400, Chynna Hansen started an on-line shirt shop as a way to make extra income to help pay household bills while her husband went to school. “I think I didn't know I was an entrepreneur maybe even when I was,” Chynna said about the business success. Chynna […]
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