Seacoast Stories

Gabbie Kelly ran away from her home in Auburn, N.H.

In her 17-year-old mind, it was the only way she could begin to create the fiercely independent life and career she sought for herself.

She wanted a fancy title in accounting, and then a husband, house, and a baby ... all before the age of 30. And she got all of that and then some.

Today, at 35 years old, Gabbie Kelly is "The Profit Mama." No longer working 50 hours per week in accounting and auditing at important firms in Boston, Manchester, or Portland, she now assists working mothers with their finances, providing the kind of empathetic help she failed to receive while working in the corporate world.

From her Kensington, N.H. home, Gabbie (a Seacoast Catapult 10 to Watch winner in 2024) joins ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to open up about why she ran away from home at 17 years old, why she wanted to check all of life's major boxes before age 30, the wakeup call she received after having her first child, leaving corporate to start her own business, why women struggle in their relationships with money, and so much more.

CHAPTERS:

• Running away from home at 17 (00:00)
• Gabbie's ambitious life and career plans (12:57)

• SPONSOR: Kim Vargo (19:22)
• The mistreatment of mothers in the workplace (21:10)
• Redefining success (25:06)
• Starting The Profit Mama to help mompreneurs (27:50)

• How Gabbie helps women fix their relationship with money (36:50)
• The untraditional method that could change your financial fortune (49:00)
• Why Gabbie leads the MOB (56:45)

• Advice to younger self (01:00:16)

To learn more about Gabbie's services, please visit TheProfitMama.com or follow her on Instagram @theprofitmama.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:

• ⁠⁠⁠To streamline your annoying workflows, please visit www.kimvargo.com/contact and tell Kim that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your free call and custom discount.

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Alyssa Pine felt like a fraud.

While running the first Live Freely Fest at Smuttynose Brewing last fall, Alyssa was quietly closing her own shop, a storefront in Hampton where she sold her Live Freely merchandise.

But after seeing the success of the market, one of the most boomin' business days in Smuttynose history, Alyssa had accidentally stumbled upon her next project: The Live Freely Market.

The Market, which has quickly garnered the attention of the Seacoast masses, is an indoor retail collaborative in Hampton. Every weekend, 30+ businesses of all genres sell their goodies to enthusiastic customers who eagerly arrive wondering which Seacoast businesses are on display.

For Alyssa, the 31-year-old entrepreneurial daughter of Hampton restaurateur Shane Pine (The Community Oven, Shane's Texas Pit, Backyard Burgers & Wings, etc.), this Market represents everything she stands for:

The murals on the walls? She painted them. She actually has 75+ murals splattered across the walls of New England, including at Blue Harbor Coffee in Hampton.

The collection of small businesses? It's a celebration of her lifelong mission to support local at all costs.

And of course, her own mini-store for selling Live Freely hats, shirts, and mugs that inspire customers to be their most authentic selves.

From inside the walls of this 9,000 square foot facility, Alyssa joins host Troy Farkas to discuss growing up in the restaurant business alongside her father, the inspiration behind the Live Freely brand, advice for Seacoast business owners, why the Market has attracted so much attention so quickly, the failure that led to the most successful and fulfilling venture of her life, and more.

CHAPTERS:

• Building several Hampton restaurants alongside her father (00:00)
• Biggest business lessons she's learned (11:34)

• Opening the Live Freely store (18:15)
• SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (23:17)
• SPONSOR: 3 BRIDGES YOGA (24:40)
• Why she knew the Live Freely Market would work (25:45)
• The incredible support she's received from the community (36:30)
• What makes the Market special (44:06)
• Dealing with anxiety (49:15)
• Why she credits the universe for the Market's success (55:30)

• Advice to younger self (59:58)

To learn more about the Live Freely Market, visit their website LiveFreelyNH.com or follow them on Instagram @LiveFreelyMarket. If you'd like to become a vendor at the market, you can email alyssa@pinegroupnh.com.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING:

• ⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!
• ⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.

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Ashley Ryall wanted to get the f*ck out.

A native of the small town of Weare, N.H., she dreamt of escaping small-town life as soon as possible. When college in Connecticut offered that opportunity, she took it and ran with it. And after studying abroad in Australia, an experience that completely opened up her worldview, Ashley vowed to live a life of adventure from that point forward.

Except it didn't pan out that way.

From the Portsmouth Public Library, Ashley Ryall joins host Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss the trap she fell into in her 20s, how her marriage fell apart, what escaping New England taught her about belonging, how the Seacoast gave her everything she was searching for, and why she's now writing a memoir about her lifelong journey toward self-discovery.

CHAPTERS:

• Ashley Ryall's life-changing trip (00:00)
• How Ashley's life became boring (06:25)
• Debating having children (14:46)
• Getting a divorce (17:04)
• SPONSOR: 3 Bridges Yoga (23:26)
• SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (24:49)
• Ashley's cross-country adventures (26:20)
• How the Seacoast became home (34:17)

• Advice to younger self (46:35)

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING:

• ⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.
• ⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!

Alexis Morton wanted to get together with other women on the Seacoast.

However, as a stay-at-home mom during the pandemic, she couldn't find any groups of women who wanted to partake in fun Seacoast activities.

So she started that group herself: Well Lived Women, a Seacoast-based women's group that's attracted nearly 1500 attendees since 2022. In this group, women of all demographics gather at various Seacoast businesses to support local, have fun, and most importantly, realize how powerful a room can get when it's filled with well-intentioned women.

From her estate in Stratham, Lex -- who has 33,000 Instagram followers -- joins ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss the Well Lived Women origin story, the magic that happens when women gather, the playful way she met her husband, the painstaking process of undergoing IVF, dealing with negative comments online, living in New York City, and more.

CHAPTERS:

• How Lex met her husband (00:00)

• Lex's hellish IVF journey (06:30)
• Successfully having two kids (21:17)
• Sponsor: 3 Bridges Yoga (24:16)
• Sponsor: JOBTALK LLC (25:44)
• Amassing 33K IG followers (27:28)

• The origins of Well Lived Women (35:50)
• Well Lived Women's mission (42:32)
• Advice to younger self (55:21)

To learn more about upcoming Well Lived Women events, visit WellLivedWomen.org or give them a follow @welllivedwomen on Instagram.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING:

• ⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.
• ⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!

There's still a few tickets left to our "Seacoast Stories" dinner Thursday at Ore Nell's Barbecue! Learn more information and snag your ticket here.

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Kira Lew wanted out of radio.

After working in an environment that didn't bring out the best in her, she considered leaving the industry she had fallen in love with a few years prior.

But she decided to stick it out. And then everything started falling into place. A few years later, Kira made history by becoming the first female morning show lead in the 54-year history of WOKQ, the Seacoast's No. 1 country music station. Alongside Logan Sherwood, she co-hosts "Kira and Logan in the Morning," and it's one of the most popular radio shows in the region.

From her estate in Hampton, Kira joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her untraditional path, navigating a male-dominated industry as a woman, toxic work conditions, podcasting vs. radio, Taylor Swift's historic performance at Gaslight (and why she thinks Taylor doesn't like Travis Kelce), and of course, her favorite Seacoast spots for pizza, Mexican food, cocktails, and more.

CHAPTERS:

• Kira Lew's radio path (00:00)
• The harsh realities of show business (11:30)
• Why "Kira and Logan in the Morning" works so well (17:46)
• Taylor Swift's performance at Gaslight (25:57)
• Sponsor: JOBTALK LLC (30:04)
• Sponsor: 3 Bridges Yoga (31:58)
• Favorite Seacoast Italian joints, cocktails, etc. (33:23)
• WTF is beach pizza? (42:23)
• Why does N.H. hate Mass.? (51:00)
• Advice to younger self (56:15)

To support Kira, listen live to "Kira & Logan in the Morning" every weekday from 5:30 - 10am on 97.5 WOKQ. You can also follow her on Instagram @kiralewwho.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING!

• JOBTALK LLC: Get 50% off JOBTALK Academy courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!
• 3 Bridges Yoga: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.

For more "Seacoast Stories" episodes straight to your phone every Monday, FOLLOW the show here on our ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠pages.