Area Code: Batavia12 Juli 2024

Start Something Studio: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses

Walk around Batavia's downtown and you'll see a host of women-led businesses, of all kinds. But it wasn't always this way.

It happened because of people like Start Something Studio's Jamie Saam, who put collaboration and mutual support ahead of a solely competitive mindset.

In addition to being the owner of Bulldog Plumbing and the co-founder of Start Something Studios, Jamie is consistently leaning into community leadership and volunteer opportunities.

In this episode, we talk to Jamie Saam about her journey to being a Batavia community leader, how she balances the tensions that come with getting a project off the ground, and what happens when, despite her energetic tendencies, personal tragedy forced her to slow down.

This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens, a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421.

This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing. To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109.

Recommended Businesses

These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia.

Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing
E-Bike Rental and Sales: BOJ-E-BIKES
Pizza, etc: Windmill Grille
Dementia Care Services: Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services
Exterior and Interior Contractor: 212° Construction Group
Home & Auto Insurance: Tyler Nelson – Country Financial
Marketing Agency: Plimsoll

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Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio. It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Our associate producer and co-host is Alexa Swidenbank. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.

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