About the Podcast
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a Creative Collective podcast that goes beyond the brand and into the authentic journeys of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. Each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique path, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. This series illuminates the moments, motivations, and messy middles that shape women’s experiences as creators and business leaders in the creative economy. This podcast series is supported by Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry.
Episode Overview: Daybar Bugler of EDX Provisions
In this inaugural episode, Mikki sits down with Daybar Bugler, the heart and founder behind EDX Provisions, a thoughtfully curated gourmet market experience redefining food culture and community connection on the North Shore.
As New England’s first Black-owned cheese shop, EDEX Provisions was established in 2022 with a simple yet powerful mission: “Cheese for All.” The business combines Daybar’s experience as a gourmet food buyer and deep love for cheese with her husband Phil’s background as a sous chef and restaurant operator.
Their conversation takes us through Daybar’s unexpected journey from fashion design aspirations to becoming one of the few Black women-owned cheese and charcuterie shops in the country. With refreshing candor, Daybar shares how her passion for wine and cheese developed during the pandemic, eventually leading her to open her gourmet shop in Peabody.
Beyond the polished social media presence, Daybar reveals the beautifully imperfect reality of entrepreneurship—posting content during midnight breastfeeding sessions, navigating the challenges of a small business, and finding unexpected community support along the way.
Key Moments:
- Daybar’s early recognition that she was “built for partnership” rather than solopreneurship
- How the pandemic sparked her journey into wine studies and gourmet food
- The importance of community support and “speaking your name in rooms you’re not in”
- Finding balance as an entrepreneur and new mother
- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to take “baby steps” toward their dreams
About the Speakers
Mikki Wilson is your host, a team member of Creative Collective and the founder of Dot Connector Consulting, where she works with women to amplify their value, voice, and visibility with intention. Known as “the Dot Connector,” Mikki brings women together, creates spaces for genuine conversation, and helps them build meaningful relationships that advance their work.
Daybar Bugler is the founder of EDEX Provisions, a gourmet market in Peabody where her work lives at the intersection of hospitality, heritage, and intentional living. Find her in-store on Fridays (4-7pm) and weekends (10am-2pm), or connect with her on social media and LinkedIn.
About EDX Provisions
Our Story:
After years of hosting a local maker podcast, Daybar and Phil found inspiration in promoting restaurants and entrepreneurs on their Instagram page. In 2022, they established a business on Main Street in Peabody. With Daybar’s experience as a gourmet food buyer, her deep love for cheese, and Phil’s background as a sous chef and restaurant operator, they were determined to open a shop focused on gourmet food and unique experiences.
Their mission is simple: “Cheese for All.” As New England’s first Black-owned cheese shop, EDX Provisions aims to create a genuinely inclusive shop that offers something for everyone to love. They understand what it feels like to face exclusion from opportunities such as access to capital, grants, and trusted suppliers. This deep understanding motivates them to foster an environment where “the secret ingredient is always cheese,” inviting everyone to partake.
The “Cheese for All” initiative ensures that their in-store Charcuterie line, platters, and grazing tables can accommodate virtually all allergies and dietary restrictions. Their retail products, including cheese, offer vegan, nut-free, or gluten-free options. They want everyone to feel accommodated and considered when visiting the shop.
When you visit EDEX Provisions for cheese, charcuterie, or grilled cheese on the weekends, expect engaging conversations and a welcoming atmosphere from Daybar, Phil, Philip, & Zuri.
Visit EDX Provisions:
- 50 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960
- Phone: 978-278-5288
- Hours: Fridays 4-7 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm
- Website: https://www.edexprovisions.com/
- Social media: @peabody_tv @dotconnecther @creativecollectivema @edex_provisions
About Creative Collective: Creative Collective is a business support program that provides modern resources, strategy, and connections for small businesses and creators, because building something meaningful doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Learn more at creativecollectivema.com.
About Dot Connector Consulting: Dot Connector Consulting helps women own their value, amplify their voice, and move with intention—turning clarity into connection, and connection into opportunity. Learn more at https://dotconnectorconsulting.com/.
About Peabody TV: This podcast is produced by Randyll Collum for Peabody TV, your community media center serving the residents and businesses of Peabody. Learn more at https://peabodytv.org/.
If something in today’s conversation resonated with you personally, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. These stories are meant to move and connect us all.
Podcast produced by Randyll Collum for Peabody TV.
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Gourmet Retail shop open on the weekends Specializing in Charcuterie. We are available for Catering and Hosting Events in our retail shop seven days a week.
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