Dec 23, 2025
In this episode of The Community Cast, host Dottie Chalmers Cutter sits down with Tammy Buss, founder of Blue Roots, to explore the world of family-owned businesses and succession planning. Tammy shares why she launched Blue Roots after decades in financial services, reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman in a...
Dec 17, 2025
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Emily Drappi, co-owner of Island Treasure Toys. Emily takes us from her Maine roots to working at Wayfair and ultimately becoming the owner of beloved local toy stores. She reveals the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of creative play, and how her...