Why Shopping Small Matters More Than Ever This Holiday Season

Why Shopping Small Matters More Than Ever This Holiday Season

From Messy Mompreneur by Alysha Sanford

December 1, 2025 · 12 min · Episode 29

About this episode

Alysha Sanford discusses the importance of shopping small and supporting local businesses during the holiday season.

Hello and welcome to the Messy Mompreneur Podcast, where we cover all things community, parent entrepreneurship, and building life-first marketing efforts for your small business! I’m your host, Alysha Sanford. I’m a mostly-work-from-home toddler mom with a background in brand photography and a passion for sustainable marketing strategies. You’re probably listening because you, too, wear all of the hats, and I’m so happy to have you here! You’ve already heard how collaboration and partnerships can lift your business during last week’s episode… if not, please go back and give it a listen. And today, we’re taking that one step further — exploring why shopping small and supporting fellow small businesses matters more now than ever. Whether you’re running a service-based business or a creative brand, the ripple effects of your holiday spending and support are far-reaching. By the end of this episode, you’ll have both the mindset and the tactics to show up intentionally this season — not just as a seller, but as a community builder. Main topics included in this episode: 3 reasons why shopping small makes a big difference Some gift ideas that mean the most Where to shop small this…

People in this episode

Host: Alysha Sanford

Topics covered

  • shopping small
  • supporting small businesses
  • holiday spending
  • community building
  • entrepreneurship

Keywords

  • small business
  • holiday season
  • community support
  • gift ideas
  • sustainable marketing

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