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Season 2 of the Wichita podcast So THIS Happened kicks off with hosts Jen Cole and Rachel Chappelle, joined by Wichita entrepreneur Dr. Shareika Fisher of Reitreat Consulting and Freish Florals.

🎉 Season 2 Kickoff

Fresh off their Anniversary Party at Bubbles Champagne Bar (presented by Vu Events), Jen and Rachel recap surprising Season 1 guests with custom Bella Bonita Designs scrunchies, plus new "Pairs Well with Champagne & Caviar Bumps" patches from Happy Camper Hat Company.

🍷 Wine, World Cup & the Plaza

Jen recaps a 4th of July weekend road trip to Kansas City, tasting Riesling and rosé from Vinzant Wines inside the Made in KC boutique on the Plaza, right as World Cup crowds packed the streets for Colombia's match at Arrowhead Stadium.

🩰 Alice in Wonderland with Ballet Wichita

The hosts dressed up (Mad Hatter hat and bunny ears included) for Ballet Wichita's traveling production of Alice in Wonderland, bringing their Instagram giveaway winner Mikayla and friends along for a night out at Goldfinch.

🎩 Wearing Many Hats with Dr. Shareika Fisher

Recorded live at Greater Grounds, this Season 2 premiere features Dr. Shareika Fisher, founder of Reitreat Consulting ("Wonder Woman for executives") and Freish Florals, and the new coordinator behind Lead Wichita's Global Leadership Summit, returning August 6-7 at INTRUST Bank Arena. Jen, Rachel, and Shareika talk through what it really means to wear many hats across Wichita's nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and creative spaces, from protecting your calendar to leaning into your strengths. Freish Florals recently joined the approved vendor list at Bradley Fair, and Shareika's Floral Fridays are not to be missed.

📣 Before You Go

Join us live! Sip Squad Sessions kicks off July 20 at Bubbles Champagne Bar with guest Stella Hankins of Bella Bonita Designs. Merch is live: Uncorked & Slightly Unhinged, code STHANNIVERSARY for 15% off through 7/31.

Find Dr. Shareika Fisher: Instagram @dr.reirei | LinkedIn: Shareika Fisher

Find Freish Florals: Instagram @freish_florals

So THIS Happened is Wichita's podcast for real talk, local culture, and the occasional Taylor Swift spiral. Hosted by Jen Cole and Rachel Chappelle. New episodes drop weekly — find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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