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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Open & Awkward: Season 2 Episode 7: Inbox Overload Drunk Seed Shopping What’s this podcast about? Amanda prepares to close Aster Gardens for a short spring break to visit Dollywood with her family, right when there’s so much to …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Open & Awkward: Season 2 Episode 6: MAKE IT MAKE SENSE Assumptions, Astrology and Adaptation What’s this podcast about? Big changes are coming near Aster Gardens! Amanda’s getting two new neighbors: a brow lounge and a boba …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Open & Awkward: Season 2 Episode 5 - PUT ME IN, COACH Make a Moss Mosaic What’s this podcast about? Amanda is heading to iLandscape after recording, but first, she and Katie tackle a big question …do you have to respond to …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda BEST OF SEASON 1 - WHAT ENTERTAINED US Our Favorite Finds of 2024 What’s this podcast about? In this special "Best of" episode of Open & Awkward, Amanda and Katie rehash the things that kept them entertained in 2024. They …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Open & Awkward: Best of Season 1 - Essential Tips What’s this podcast about? If you haven't tuned in yet, this is the episode to start with! We’ve packed it with the best advice from Season 1. It's got everything from …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Season 2 Episode 4 - Imposter Syndrome is Dead Looking for a Unicorn What’s this podcast about? Katie brings up how important it is to her to have a strong support system as a business owner and how that sets her up for success. …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Season 2 Episode 3 - I’m FINE Action Cures Fear What’s this podcast about? In this episode, Katie opens up about ignoring business fears in hopes they disappear (spoiler alert: they typically don’t). Amanda brings up her money …

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Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Season 2 Episode 2 - COMMUNITY NOW Extra Awkward What’s this podcast about? In this episode, Amanda shares a rant about TikTok and how some content feels overly produced, while Katie points out that most garden center owners aren’t …

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