In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Blair Pietrini, co-founder of Pietrini Pizza Napoletana and longtime community advocate, for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Blair shares her powerful story of launching a dream with her husband, losing him just ten months after opening their restaurant, and continuing to honor his legacy through family, faith, and fire-forged perseverance.

From founding a nonprofit that served tens of thousands annually to building a thriving restaurant with no prior industry experience, Blair’s journey is one of unwavering values, radical authenticity, and a refusal to let tragedy define her future. You’ll walk away with lessons on leadership, grief, guts, and how to build a business that’s truly an extension of who you are.

In this heartwarming episode of Badass Women in Business, we talk with Marti Wymer, founder and CEO of Spoonful of Comfort. What started as a personal response to grief has become a thriving business delivering handcrafted soup and care packages to nearly 3 million recipients nationwide. Marti shares her journey from a kitchen startup to leading a company known for its compassion, resilience, and impact. From navigating Shark Tank to scaling her business with love at its core, Marti’s story is a testament to the power of turning passion into purpose.