
Not So Small
Running a small business is anything but small. In each episode our host, Sam Bauman, asks small business owners about their challenges, triumphs, and the passion that keeps them going. Through this, Not So Small seeks to spotlight and strengthen the small businesses that are dedicated to their community and care about more than the bottom line.
Episodes
9 episodes
Honour Coffee: Samantha Hueman
In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Samantha Hueman, owner of Honour Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis. After years in corporate marketing left her feeling unfulfilled, Sam and her husband Luke took the leap to purchase this beloved...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:26

The Qi House: Cary Hakam
In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Cary Hakam, licensed acupuncturist and owner of The Qi House in South Minneapolis. Cary shares his remarkable journey from studying yoga in Singapore to becoming a traditional Chin...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:55

Nail Ninja: Andrea Storlie
In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Andrea Storlie, owner of Nail Ninja, a nail salon in northeast Minneapolis that continues to revolutionize the local nail industry. Andrea shares her journey from being a high scho...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:33

The Mustache Cat: Rebecca Sansone
In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Rebecca Sansone, owner of the Mustache Cat, a vintage and modern home goods store in St. Paul. Rebecca shares her journey from corporate life to small business ownership, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:20

College Muscle Movers: Cameron Gillette
In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Cameron Gillette (Cammie G), co-owner of College Muscle Movers. Cammie shares how he focuses on fostering a culture built on trust, adaptability, and continuous learning. From creating a positiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:45

Alyssa Lund Photography / Illuminate Boudoir: Alyssa Lund-Kyrola
In this episode of Not So Small we sit down with photographer Alyssa Lund-Kyrola to learn more about her journey to realizing her dream of being a full-time artist. Alyssa shares how she built two distinct brands: Alyssa Lund Photograp...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:37

S.E.E. Psychotherapy: Sarah Evert
In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Sarah Evert, a clinical social worker and the owner of S.E.E. Psychotherapy. Sarah specializes in working with clients struggling with perfectionism, and she shares how her own search f...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:53

Drop Dead Gorgeous: Cody-John Marks
In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Cody-John Marks, the owner of Drop Dead Gorgeous in Northeast Minneapolis. As an esthetician, Cody shares how his personal journey with self-confidence and beauty standards inspired him...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:16

Hamm Real Estate Co: Mariah Hamm
How do you create a real estate business that truly embraces inclusivity and sets a new standard for others to follow? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Mariah Hamm, a trailblazing queer realtor and the visionary force behind ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:30
