Show Summary

In our final episode of Season 12, we meet Audi Nadi, the owner of Frederick Social (which also happens to be host Ashleigh Kiggans’ favorite place in Frederick)! Ever since Frederick Social opened in December of 2021, it’s become a popular place to connect, socialize, network, and enjoy the wide variety of taps, nonalcoholic beverages, delicious food, and 5,000+ feet of space. The technology inside the taphouse provides a unique experience not found in regular bars or restaurants. Tune in to hear Audi’s story of starting her first business in Frederick and how Frederick Social has become a go-to location for everyone from nonprofits to business organizations to chess players to families and friends. 

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• How Frederick became Audi and her family's forever home after residing in multiple states, including California, Colorado, New York, and others.
• The vision behind creating Frederick Social: Frederick's first self-pour taphouse and eatery
• The challenges they encountered while securing a space for their building amidst the pandemic. 
• How Frederick Social utilizes technology to curate a distinct and unparalleled experience, setting it apart from traditional restaurants and bars
• The incredible support available to new business owners in Frederick through various organizations, programs, individuals, and the community at large
• The many ways that Frederick Social creates a space for the community to connect
• What the "Charity Tap" is, and how it supports nonprofits
• Audi’s Frederick Factor

Guest Bio

For over 20+ years, Audi Nagi has been helping businesses to design and operate their spaces to be more sustainable by applying high-performance building standards to new construction and renovation spaces. Now she has applied her expertise in a new venture as the owner of downtown Frederick's first self-pour taphouse and eatery, successfully integrating technology and sustainability in an innovative taphouse and eatery.

Show Links:

Frederick Social: https://www.frederick-social.com/

50 Citizens Way 
Frederick, MD 21701

(240) 629-8525

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick.social/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fredericksocialcafe

Maryland Business Women’s Center

https://marylandwbc.org/

Learn more about Platinum PR, the sponsors of Season Two of the Frederick Factor here: 

www.platinumpr.com

Interested in sponsoring a season of the Frederick Factor? Contact us at info@frederickfactor.com 

About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

Show Summary

In this episode, we meet Hannah King, the owner of Squadstyle Work & Wellness, Frederick's first coworking space to prioritize personal development and make work-life balance accessible and convenient. With a semi-private gym, coworking space, wellness room, and outdoor area, Squadstyle invites remote workers, health enthusiasts, and personal trainers to explore their own definition of health and wellness. Originally from Germany, Hannah shares the inspiration behind starting Squadstyle -- from her wellness journey to coming up with the idea for a work and wellness space in Frederick. Through the rollercoaster of emotions of starting the business, Hannah shares how she’s received nothing but love and support from Frederick's businesses, friends, and the community. 

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• Hannah’s journey from Germany to the US, starting as an au pair and later opening her own business
• Hannah’s experiences with American food and fad diets that ultimately led to her passion for creating a sustainable healthy lifestyle and helping others do the same
• How the environment of corporate gyms led to the inspiration behind a coworking space with a gym that encourages collaboration
• The obstacles Hannah faced when starting a business and how she and her husband took the leap to create the space themselves
• How Squadstyle’s coworking setup allows entrepreneurs and business owners to share resources and support one another 
• Why Hannah calls Frederick the best place you could live and have a business in
• Hannah’s Frederick Factor

Show Links:

Squadstyle Address:
11 Byte Ct. Suite C | Frederick, MD
Phone Number: 301.732.9290

Website: www.worknwellness.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squadstyle.cowork/

Email: squadstyle@worknwellness.com

Book a Tour: https://calendly.com/squadstyle/tour 

Get in touch with Hannah: hannah@worknwellness.com

Get in touch with Jimmy: jimmy@slstudiofrederick.com

Learn more about Platinum PR, the sponsors of Season Two of the Frederick Factor here: 

www.platinumpr.com

Interested in sponsoring a season of the Frederick Factor? Contact us at info@frederickfactor.com 

About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

Show Summary

Have you ever met an enraged owner? Now you have! In this episode, you’ll hear from Crystal Williams-Palmer of Frederick’s Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory. Crystal created Frederick's first and only “rage room” to give people a safe, controlled environment to break items and let out stress, frustration, and rage! Tune in to hear how Crystal worked through the challenges she encountered while working to open the rage room and why she was determined to open it in Frederick. The many fans of this popular downtown Frederick spot can attest to the power of having a safe place to break things and experience catharsis and relief!

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• How supporting a friend through a breakup during the pandemic sparked the idea to create a rage room in Frederick 
• The challenges Crystal faced when working on setting up her rage room and how Crystal became the “enraged owner”
• The helpful people and businesses that believed in Crystal’s vision along the way
• Frederick’s special way of connecting you to the right people at the right time in the right place
• How Crystal’s experiences working in Corporate America and the tow truck industry prepared her to have a woman-owned business
• Why Crystal knew that Frederick was the place she wanted to open her rage room
• Crystal’s Frederick Factor

Show Links:

Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory
Website: https://ccragefactory.com/
Location: 14 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701
Phone: 240-741-2847

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccragefactory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCRageFactory
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crashcatharsisragefactory

Vintage MC
https://vintage-mc.com/

The Weinberg Center
https://weinbergcenter.org/

The Heartly House
https://www.heartlyhouse.org/

Frederick County Mental Health Association
https://fcmha.org/

Season 2 Episode 7: The Helping Factor with Tina Harper of Dream Free Art

https://frederickfactor.com/2023/04/12/the-helping-factor-with-tina-harper/

Learn more about Platinum PR, the sponsors of Season Two of the Frederick Factor here: 

www.platinumpr.com

Interested in sponsoring a season of the Frederick Factor? Contact us at info@frederickfactor.com 

About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor