Garrett Tichy is a Charlotte-based entrepreneur who co-founded Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream, an inclusive, allergy-friendly brand that takes fun very seriously. He previously founded Hygge Coworking (acquired in 2023) and co-founded SMPL, a software company acquired in 2020. His work centers on building businesses that bring people together and doing it the honest, behind-the-scenes way.

Jessica Berresse is a co-founder and operator of Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream, where she turns big ideas into systems that actually work. She’s the behind-the-scenes magic making sure the ice cream is inclusive, the operations are tight, and the experience feels effortless (even when it’s not).

On this episode, we chat about what it's like to accept that the to-do list never ends, and still making time for rest and connection; what it's like to navigate reviews and feedback in the age of social media and being online; and on finding a competitive edge by adding a personal touch to everything.

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Brittany was born and raised on a farm in Crozet, Virginia, founded by her great-grandfather, J.T. Henley. She spent her childhood days outdoors in the orchards, riding horses through the fields, and learning from Henley’s avid passion and instruction around wildlife conservation.

His influence inspired Brittany to pursue degrees in both Wildlife Biology and Agriculture. After university, she continued her education for 10 years in Colorado, backpacking through the National Parks of the West.

Brittany’s floral career was introduced first as an unplanned opportunity, and grew to a love for creating artwork utilizing natural elements. Since then, she has been in the industry for 20 years, designing floral decor for events varying from weddings to corporate parties, celebrations, and memorials.

Brittany maintains her environmental awareness and eco-friendly lifestyle in the workplace. She consistently makes a conscious effort to compost, recycle, and avoid plastic products and packaging. With every purchase, a portion of the profits are donated to wildlife rehabilitation efforts through Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary in Schuyler, Virginia. Horse & Hen combines the gift of natural artistry with eco-conscious methodologies.

Website: https://www.horseandhencrozet.com/

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Patrick, a native son of Albemarle County, first found his inspiration where most cooks do—at home. Patrick grew up in a farmhouse in North Garden, where family meals and fresh ingredients from the garden shaped his childhood.

He moved to New York City to work in the art world, but a business trip to the Galicia region of Spain and a small Michellin-starred restaurant there named Casa Marcelo inspired him to take a different path and bring his art to the world of food.

After culinary school, he worked at Blue Hill and 81 Restaurant under Dan Barber and Juan Cuevas, respectively. An interest in bread making brought him to the New York artisan bakery Amy’s Bread. From there, he became Executive Baker for a successful start-up bakery called Choc O Pain, where he helped open two locations in NJ.

Patrick and his husband, Jason Becton, opened MarieBette Cafe and Bakery in 2014. It is named after their daughters, Marian and Betty. In 2019, they partnered with William Darsie to open Petite MarieBette, and in 2024, they opened Sbrocco's Donuts and Espresso with Melissa Portera.

Listen to this episode as we explore:

- Balancing business and family life

- The importance of dividing responsibilities and respecting each other's space, especially when you run a business with your spouse

- The supportive local community, which has been instrumental in the small business journey

Websites:

https://www.mariebette.com/

https://www.sbroccos.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/mariebettecafe/

https://www.instagram.com/petitemariebette/

https://www.instagram.com/sbroccosdonuts

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