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Midwest Hype Girl

Midwest Hype Girl

By Midwest Hype Girl

Hyping up local businesses and nonprofits that are right here in the Midwest!
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Hyping Up Cork N' Canvas Iowa

Midwest Hype GirlSep 13, 2022

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Hyping Up Luxury Looks by Livia

Hyping Up Luxury Looks by Livia

Jump in the chair with Luxury Looks by Livia. Find out who King Copper is in Iowa and tune in for a special offer to Hype Squad listeners.


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Oct 24, 202344:02
Hyping Up Find and Flourish Market

Hyping Up Find and Flourish Market

Hype Family! Meet Jenn, the creator of Find and Flourish Market. Jenn has been working, creating, and leading events in the Cedar Rapids community for more than 15 years. She's been part of the team bringing Uptown Friday Nights, the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, Market After Dark and more to life. Now she has curated, and hand selected over 50+ vendors for her own market, Find and Flourish.

Find and Flourish Market will be October 20-22. Hype up Find and Flourish Market by following along on Instagram and Facebook.

@MidwestHypeGirl



Oct 17, 202328:21
Hyping Up Unhinged Floral Co.

Hyping Up Unhinged Floral Co.

Listen along as I chat with Kirra, owner of Unhinged Floral Co., where she's taking your floral dreams and making them a reality. Check out her Facebook and IG profiles at Unhinged Floral Co.

Don't forget to Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today!

Oct 03, 202343:09
Hyping Up Bad Mom Yoga

Hyping Up Bad Mom Yoga

Bad Mom Yoga is the self-care you need! Join Becky and I as we talk about her small business Bad Mom Yoga!

Sep 26, 202330:06
Hyping Up Holiday Lights at the Lake
Nov 22, 202227:13
Hyping Up Stay Cozy Creative Co.

Hyping Up Stay Cozy Creative Co.

You are going to want to pour yourself a hot chocolate after listening to this episode of Hyping Up Stay Cozy Creative Co. On this episode you are going to hear how Jessica started her business that offers hand crafted items and classes you can take with friends. Make sure you give Jessica HYPE by following Stay Cozy Creative Co. on Instagram and Facebook.  Don't forget to hype someone up in your life today!


Want more of the Midwest Hype Girl make sure you are following along @MidwestHypeGirl

Nov 17, 202232:11
Hyping Up Easy Street Boutique

Hyping Up Easy Street Boutique

Get ready to laugh until it hurts on this episode of Midwest Hype Girl. I'm chatting with owner Jill of Easy Steet Boutique, you are going to hear how a nine-minute phone call changed Jill's future. Make sure to go Hype up Easy Street Boutique on their social media platforms. 

Don't forget to Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today!

Want more of the Midwest Hype Girl? Follow along on Instagram and Facebook @MidwestHypeGirl


Nov 15, 202234:26
Hyping Up LINK'D

Hyping Up LINK'D

If you hear permanent jewelry and have no idea what I'm talking about, then this episode is for you! I got to sit down with the owner of LINK'D, Lindsey, on how TikTok made her do it. She will be at a lot of upcoming Holiday markets in the area so there will be a chance to get your own permanent jewelry. Go Hype up LINK'D by following on Instagram or by booking your private party with Lindsey. 


Want more of the Midwest Hype Girl then follow me on Instagram and Facebook @MidwestHypeGirl


Go Hype Someone Up in YOUR life today.

Nov 03, 202222:15
Hyping Up Chef Elly

Hyping Up Chef Elly

On this episode you'll be hearing from Chef Elly who has a mission to feed the world. Chef Elly is the executive chef at Nest Cafe in Quad Cities, IL. When you hear how much a plate cost you will want to get every meal from the Nest Cafe. Go Hype up Chef Elly and the Nest Cafe on Instagram by liking and following.

Want more of the Midwest Hype Girl? Then head over to Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all things the Midwest Hype Girl has going on. 

Go Hype Someone Up in YOUR life today. #MidwestHypeGirl

Oct 25, 202234:02
Hyping Up Willow Street Sweets

Hyping Up Willow Street Sweets

Willow Street Sweets is not your average cookie lady! Aside from baking sweet treats for your special event, you can also sign up for one of her cookie decorating classes where you get to test out your creative skills. During these classes you will be lead through a hands-on decorating process and after you'll be left will hand-crafted decorated cookies to take home. You can Hype Up Willow Street Sweets by following her on Facebook. If you are need of a sweet treat for your next occasion, get with Maggie and let her know Midwest Hype Girl sent you!

Don't forget to Hype someone up in your life today!


Oct 18, 202222:26
Hyping Up Bits and Pieces Coralville

Hyping Up Bits and Pieces Coralville

This episode Lily chats with me about the Grand Opening of Bis and Pieces in Coralville, Iowa. Check out their new location 119 2nd ST. Suite 300 Coralville, IA 52241 and if you can attend their Grand Opening on October 15 from 1-6 pm. Not local to the area? No worries you can shop all the small businesses and check for their classes Home | Bits & Pieces (shopbitsandpieces.com). If you attend the Grand Opening or shop at Bits and Pieces Let them know you listened to their Episode on the Midwest Hype Girl Podcast.  Enjoy a segment I like to call "After the Podcast Recording" Lily shares one of her passions outside of being a manager at Bits and Pieces. 

Don't forget to Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today!

Need More Hype? Connect with me @MidwestHypeGirl on Facebook and Instagram 

Oct 11, 202229:22
Hyping Up Rocca Studio Art
Oct 06, 202223:50
Hyping Up Indigo River and Co
Sep 27, 202232:58
Hyping Up Gunny & Co

Hyping Up Gunny & Co

Cecelia has her first podcast guest from Wisconsin. Gunny & Co talks about their journey as a business and how they have grown from a basement business to having their own storefront! Make sure you give Gunny & Co some Hype by following them on social media.

Don't forget to go Hype Someone Up in Your Life Today!



Sep 20, 202240:27
Hyping Up Cork N' Canvas Iowa

Hyping Up Cork N' Canvas Iowa

On this episode you'll hear from owner Amanda on how she started Cork N' Canvas Iowa. Zero art ability is required when taking one of her classes! Having a beverage in one hand and a paint brush in the other is highly recommended. By the end of class, you'll be taking home your very own piece of art, where you can display it at your home for all your friends and family to admire. At the end of this episode, you'll be ready to put your inner Picaso to the test, so make sure you follow Cork N' Canvas on social media to keep up to date with the classes offered.


Follow Midwest Hype Girl on Facebook and Instagram @MidwestHypeGirl 

Sep 13, 202226:31
Hyping Up binSpire

Hyping Up binSpire

You will learn how binSpire can help incorporate Messy and Sensory Play into your child's life. Owner Hanna, of binSpire, talks about how her background in Early Childhood Education created a path for her to help families provide sensory bins and messy play. 


Don't forget to follow Midwest Hype Girl on Social Media - @MidwestHypeGirl 

Sep 06, 202225:47
Hyping Up the CR HOPEwalk

Hyping Up the CR HOPEwalk

Hyping Up the CR HOPEwalk. You will be hearing my interview with board member Julia. On this episode, Julia will explain what the HOPEwalk means to her. Midwest Hype Family remember it's OK to not be OK. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental health reach out to talk to someone by calling or texting the numbers 9-8-8.

Host Notes: ASL Interpreter is from Hands UP (on the episode it was noted as Hands On)

You can follow Midwest Hype Girl on Facebook and IG @MidwestHypeGirl

Aug 23, 202246:52
Hyping Up Sweet Julie Marie

Hyping Up Sweet Julie Marie

From corporate America to opening up her own business you will hear it all from owner of Swet Julie Marie. Starting right out of college at a well-known greeting card company, Julie decided that it wasn't for her. Listen on this episode to hear her journey of starting Sweet Julie Marie. 

Aug 16, 202226:00
Hyping Up the Cheesecake Lady

Hyping Up the Cheesecake Lady

How many cheesecake flavors can you think of? Whatever cheesecakes that came to your mind I can almost bet The Cheesecake Lady has made them. Listen how she got her start and where she sees her business going in the next few years. Trust me after listening to this episode you'll want to place your order and try a slice of heaven made by The Cheesecake Lady. 

Aug 09, 202231:15
Hyping up the Multi-Stream Mavens

Hyping up the Multi-Stream Mavens

Did someone say Bonus Episode? This past Thursday I had the opportunity to Live Stream and podcast at the Free Launch Event, hosted by Tanya Green and Jen English. In this bonus episode you will hear from two of the Mavens Tanya Green and Briana Smallwood. You'll also hear from attendees on why they came out to support the event and what they were hoping to learn from the panel discussion. If you missed the event LIVE you can check out Midwest Hype Girl Facebook Page where you can watch the entire panel discussion. 

Aug 08, 202211:16
Hyping Up D&F Designs

Hyping Up D&F Designs

On this episode you are going to hear about how D&F Designs was created. 

Aug 02, 202228:02
Hyping Up The Family Room

Hyping Up The Family Room

This week owner of The Family Room, Jen English, joins me to talk about this Toddler Cafe right here in the Cedar Rapids area. 

Jul 26, 202224:47
Hyping Up Poppin' Parties Co

Hyping Up Poppin' Parties Co

Two sisters decide they are going into business together, that's how Poppin' Parties was born. On this episode you'll hear about the awesome balloon displays or the balloon kits you can purchase directly from Poppin' Parties. 

Jul 19, 202233:17
Hyping up Simply Things by Maddix

Hyping up Simply Things by Maddix

I chat with owner Maddix about how Simply Things by Maddix was created. Check her shop at simplythingsbymaddix.com Give her the Hype she deserves by following her shop on TikTok (Trying to get her to 1k Followers) IG and Facebook. 

Jul 12, 202225:52
LIVE at Bare Tones

LIVE at Bare Tones

This is the live podcasting I did today from Bare Tones in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You'll hear from the owner of Bare Tones and from Mama Bear Thrift Shop. You'll also hear from customers at Bare Tones and what they purchased today. Remember this was recorded LIVE so you'll be hearing it all as it happened at the event. Don't forget to give Bare Tones and Mama Bear Thrift Shop HYPE on social media! 

Jul 09, 202239:36
Hyping up Derive

Hyping up Derive

This week I am Hyping up Derive. You'll hear Master Designer Kayla talk about how she brings innovative decor that combines style and life to homes or events. Let's be honest...you are not going to have time to take your Pinterest dream board and execute it in the timeframe you want. That's where you hire Derive to come in and bring that vision board to life! 

Jul 05, 202222:21
Hyping up More Than Your Mindset

Hyping up More Than Your Mindset

I chat with author, of More Than Your Mindset, Karen Schumacher. She gives insight to her NEW book that you can purchase today More Than Your Mindset. Learn how to shift your mindset to find the positive vs the negative in your life. 

Jun 28, 202224:39
Recap of All the Hype

Recap of All the Hype

This Epsiode you will get to hear me recap all the episodes I have had so far. If you have missed one go back and take a listen. 

Jun 14, 202222:43
Hyping up The Hangry Lady

Hyping up The Hangry Lady

Listen along to Episode 7 as Chef and Owner Allie talks about starting a business in the midst of COVID-19. Disclaimer the Midwest Hype Girl is in no way responsible for "Hangriness" that will develop while listening to this episode. Eating food prior to listening is HIGHLY encouraged. 

Jun 07, 202233:57
Hyping up Comedian Rob Little

Hyping up Comedian Rob Little

Comedian Rob Little joins me on the Midwest Hype Girl Podcast to Hype up his event this Friday in Cedar Rapids! I hope this episode brings you to smile as much as it did me! 

Don't forget to purchase your tickets to Friday Night to see him LIVE here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at The Olympic South Side Theater. All tickets purchased go to Deafinitely Dogs. 

May 31, 202243:48
Being Married to the Midwest Hype Girl

Being Married to the Midwest Hype Girl

An Exclusive Interview with my personal Hype Man! Hear what it's like being married to the Midwest Hype Girl!

May 31, 202253:12
Hyping up Iowa Giving Crew

Hyping up Iowa Giving Crew

Iowa Giving Crew started in the most unlikely way. Listen to how a prank has turned in to a nonprofit organization giving back to their community. 

May 25, 202226:52
Hyping up Boujee Picnic

Hyping up Boujee Picnic

Boujuee Picnic is a luxury Picnic business operated by Carissa. Find out on this episode how you can elevate your next get together or date night. 

May 17, 202225:08
Hyping up Retrend11

Hyping up Retrend11

Listen along as I hype up Angel founder of Retrend11. Angel shares his passion and how he is working on growing Retrend11 to be a household name. 

May 10, 202248:03
Intro: Meet Your Midwest Hype Girl

Intro: Meet Your Midwest Hype Girl

Welcome to the Midwest Hype Girl! Get to know who the Midwest Hype Girl is and dive in to this first episode.
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