She Built This

October is a month-long celebration of the women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and making a difference in our local community. Throughout this month, we’ll shine a spotlight on local women entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners while sharing their stories, celebrating their accomplishments, and inspiring others to support the women behind the businesses that help our communities thrive!

She Built This

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Angie Kirkendall - Cornerstone Caregiving

October 23rd, 2026 08:00am

Meet Angie Kirkendall, Operating Director of Cornerstone Caregiving in Richmond. With nearly two decades of experience in healthcare and senior care, Angie understands the challenges families face when caring for loved ones. Inspired by her own family’s caregiving journey, she is passionate about helping seniors maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life. Through compassionate care, personal connections, and a commitment to doing what’s best for every family, Angie and her team provide support when it matters most.

Tammy Ullery - Ullery's Homemade Ice-Cream

October 22nd, 2026 08:00am

Tammy Ullery’s story is one of family, faith and a passion for serving her community. As co-owner of Ullery’s Homemade Ice Cream, she’s helped carry on a family tradition while growing a business that has become a Richmond favorite. From its beginnings at fairgrounds to a legacy spanning four generations, Tammy’s journey is a great example of what it means to build something that brings people together.

Louise Shade - Shade Cycles

October 21st, 2026 09:00am

Meet Louise Shade, the woman behind Shade Cycles in Richmond! For 50 years, Louise has helped build and sustain a local business rooted in family, hard work, and a passion for the motorcycle community. After losing her husband and business partner, George, in 2015, she stepped into a leadership role and continued carrying their shared legacy forward. Today, Louise remains committed to providing local riders with the parts, service, and personal experience they deserve.

Alisha Lilley - Lilley Photography

October 20th, 2026 08:00am

Meet Alisha Lilley, the woman behind Lilley Photography LLC in Cambridge City. Known to many as “the camera lady,” Alisha built her business around a simple mission: helping families capture meaningful memories with quality photography at affordable prices. From family portraits and senior pictures to local sporting events and restoring treasured photos damaged by flooding, Alisha brings heart and a strong sense of community to everything she does. As part of our She Built This series, we're celebrating Alisha's story and the passion behind her growing business.

Dr. Casey Runnels - Runnels Chiropractic

October 19th, 2026 09:00am

Meet Dr. Casey Runnels of Runnels Chiropractic! After finding relief from chronic headaches through chiropractic care, she discovered a passion that led her to build her own practice in Richmond. Now celebrating more than a decade of serving Wayne County, Dr. Runnels shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of personalized patient care, and her commitment to supporting the community.

Angie Emerick - The Village Forager

October 19th, 2026 08:00am

Meet Angie Emerick, the entrepreneur behind The Village Forager! What began as a single storefront in Centerville has grown into three retail locations across Indiana and Tennessee, all built around creating a welcoming, unique shopping experience. Angie shares her journey of growing her business, adapting through change, and building lasting connections with customers along the way.

Tara Piatt of Farmers Insurance - Tara Piatt Agency

October 16th, 2026 08:00am

After facing unexpected changes and a breast cancer diagnosis, Tara Piatt of Farmers Insurance - Tara Piatt Agency found the strength to take a different direction and build an agency of her own. Today, she helps individuals, families and small businesses find the coverage they need, with a personal approach rooted in trust, community and treating every client like family. Hear more about Tara’s journey, her passion for helping others and what inspired her to take the leap into business ownership in this She Built This podcast conversation!

Darah Finch & Taylor Bryson - Kehila Coffee

October 15th, 2026 08:00am

Meet Darah Finch & Taylor Bryson of Kehila Coffee! They stopped by to discuss the inspiration behind the business and the vision that brought it to life. After years of traveling and finding comfort in coffee shops that made unfamiliar places feel welcoming, Darah returned to her hometown of Liberty, Indiana, with a goal of creating that same sense of connection in her own community. After two years of research and planning, she brought that vision to life with Kehila Coffee, a space designed to bring people together and make everyone feel at home.

Cheryl DeLucio - Dance Techniques with Cheryl DeLucio

October 14th, 2026 08:00am

Meet Cheryl DeLucio, owner of Dance Techniques with Cheryl DeLucio, Inc! Celebrating 25 years in business, Cheryl has built more than a dance studio. She has created a welcoming space where dancers of all ages can build confidence, form friendships, and discover the joy of the arts. She shared her journey as a small business owner, the importance of community, and the milestone of 25 years of dance in downtown Richmond.

Andra Solis - Dougherty Orchards

October 12th, 2026 08:00am

Meet Andra Solis, 6th generation owner of Dougherty Orchard! Andra is carrying on a family legacy at Dougherty Orchards, a business founded by her great-great-great-grandfather, William Henry Dougherty. Having grown up on the farm and worked alongside her family from a young age, Andra returned to the orchard after the loss of her parents to continue what generations before her had built. Today, she is focused on honoring that history while creating new traditions, supporting the local community, and making Dougherty Orchards and Winery a welcoming place for families and friends to gather.

Cindy Bernzott - State Farm Agent

October 9th, 2026 08:00am

Dave Paxton at 101.7 The Point sat down with Cindy Bernzott - State Farm Agent, who turned her excitement for serving her hometown into a business built on community, customer care, and giving back. With a team of six, Cindy prioritizes both her customers and her employees’ families while bringing the community together.

Michelle Simpson - Co-owner at Cosmotique Salon

October 6th, 2026 08:00am

Michelle Simpson, co-owner of Cosmotique Salon & Spa, is one of the local women we’re highlighting as part of National Women in Small Business Month and our She Built This feature! Dave Paxton with 101.7 The Point recently sat down with Michelle in the studio to talk about her and co-owner Keeshan’s more than two and a half decades of dedication to their craft, business, and community

Angela Bryant - Eaton Floral LLC

October 5th, 2026 08:00am

Angela Bryant, owner of Eaton Floral, is one of the local women we’re highlighting as part of National Women in Small Business Month and our She Built This feature! Dave Paxton with 101.7 The Point recently sat down with Angela and her cohort, Tammy Watkins, to talk about their nearly four decades of dedication to their craft, business, and community.

Dashell Tout - Western & Whimsy & The Tipsy Cowboy

October 1st, 2026 08:00am

October is National Women in Small Business Month, and all month long across the family of Brewer Broadcasting stations, we are shining the spotlight on the incredible makers, leaders, and entrepreneurs who power our local communities and drive our hometown economies. It’s part of our special series, 'She Built This.' We kicked things off in style when Dashell Tout, the entrepreneurial force behind Western & Whimsy—and The Tipsy Cowboy—in Greenville, Ohio joined Dave with 101.7 The Point in studio!