In this episode of 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘉𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭, Bee Powell sits down with 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱, owner of 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 in Downtown DeLand and former President of 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱, to talk about what it really takes to run a small retail business—and why shopping local matters more than ever.Tracey shares how she transitioned from criminal justice to boutique ownership, how Downtown DeLand became one of Florida’s oldest and most respected Main Street programs, and what small business owners learned during the challenges of 2020.

From creative Facebook Live sales and candle deliveries during shutdowns to building a people-first retail experience, this episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and anyone who believes in supporting local business.

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