What can happen when friendship, courage and a really good drink come together? On this episode of What’s Next, Trina Finch sits down with Swanky Straw owners Samantha Edwards, Heather Stiles and Brandi Hale. They share how three women from different backgrounds and seasons of life found one another—and transformed a fun idea into a mobile bartending business.
The conversation explores the challenges of starting a business, the importance of trusting the people beside you and the unexpected strengths each woman discovered along the way. The Swanky Straw team also introduces Midnight Mix, discusses their Worth the Pour series on LKNConnect and shares what they hope comes next. Their message for anyone considering a fresh start is simple: trust what you know, surround yourself with the right people—and go for it.
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Setbacks, personal loss, health challenges, and unexpected detours can leave us asking one powerful question: What’s next? On What’s Next with Trina Finch, Trina sits down with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who have faced life’s toughest moments and found the courage to begin again.
Through heartfelt conversations, these inspiring guests share how they overcame adversity, rediscovered purpose, and turned challenges into new opportunities. Their stories remind us that setbacks don’t have to define our future—sometimes our greatest successes begin with simply asking, What’s Next?
Trina Finch brings a unique blend of professional expertise, personal insight, and genuine curiosity to LKNConnect. As the founder of Trina Sells Insurance, she helps individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most through customized life, health, dental, and retirement solutions. A transformation coach, motivational speaker, and former vocal arts professional, Trina has a natural gift for connecting with people and uncovering the stories that often go untold. As the host of What’s Next™, she goes beyond titles and accomplishments to explore the experiences, challenges, and defining moments that shape people’s lives—revealing the humanity behind success and inspiring viewers to ask themselves one simple question: What’s next?
