Julee OCallaghan- Country Corner Cafe
I am a native Long Islander and recently relocated to one of my favorite cities to travel to, Saratoga Springs after buying Country Corner Cafe. I spent the earlier part of my career running restaurants…
Michele Funiciello- Circular Manor Bed and Breakfast
I grew up in Corinth NY, one of seven children of Irving and Pauline Densmore. Our Dad loved our community and was Mayor for over 17 years. We grew up in a big house over…
Marcus – Owner of KaffeeHouse Saratoga
I enjoy programming and process optimization and automation. Sounds weird but that’s what you get when you major in industrial engineering. I own & operate the KaffeeHouse Saratoga as well as the Coffee House of…
Heidi Owen West
I am an entrepreneur, a creative, a business woman, a mentor, a mother , an outdoor enthusiast and so many other things that are hard to define. I see myself as someone who doesn’t necessarily…
Lisa Walker
My name is Lisa Walker and I was born and raised in Schenectady NY on Easter Sunday, so my dad gave me the nickname Bunny. I have three beautiful children, 2 daughters and a son…
Laurie Scott-Great Strides Equestrian Foundation
Q: Tell us about yourself. I saved this portion of the interview until last, because it was so hard to answer. I guess I would say that I am a mother, a philanthropist, and a…
Samantha Nass
Hi! I am the owner and founder of Samantha Nass Floral Design, which was for 8 years a floral studio specializing in weddings and events. In Jan of 2022 we moved locations and expanded to…
Patrick Pipino
My name is Patrick Pipino. I am the operating owner of Ben & Jerry’s in Saratoga. Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, I grew up in Cohoes and Troy and moved to Saratoga in 1988, after attending…
Erin Smith
Hello! I am the owner of Sanity Seekers – Roadtrips for Women. I am a mom of three boys and I have a hard time sitting still! I have worked at various jobs in our…


