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Episode · May 4, 2026 · 67 min

“I’m Building a 21st Century Media Company!” Troy Farkas & Jen Wilder on the Growth of “Seacoast Stories” + BREAKING NEWS at LANEY & LU!

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***SEACOAST STORIES LIVE HAPPENS THIS THURSDAY! SECURE YOUR TICKETS FOR THE STONE CHURCH SHOW HERE ***

Jennifer Wilder is always leveling up.

Today, the highly-respected owner of two beloved Seacoast brands, LANEY & LU and Ginger Fox , rejoins host Troy Farkas to take us inside a hectic 2026 for her businesses. Plus, she reveals some breaking news regarding the LANEY & LU offerings, her ambitious plans for opening more restaurants, and what she's cooking up for LANEY & LU's 2026 Summer Wellness Series!

Then, Jen takes the mic to grill Troy about Season 4 of "Seacoast Stories," where the two discuss his plans for building a "21st century media organization," his plans to hire staff soon, and the explosion of Seacoast Stories Dinner Club. Plus, inside the Seacoast dating scene, and a rapid fire round which includes some HOT takes.

To support Jen, you can visit LANEY & LU in Portsmouth or Ginger Fox in Stratham, N.H. To take advantage of her business services, learn more at TheJenniferWilder.com/SeacoastStories .

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SS Live at Stone Church! (00:00) A hectic start to 2026 for Jen's businesses (01:07) Jen's ambitious future plans + reflecting on closing the Exeter location (15:00) SPONSOR: Investment advisor David Higgins (26:14) The expansion of "Seacoast Stories" in Season 4 (28:00) The Seacoast dating scene + Seacoast Singles! (44:30) SPONSOR: Dermatology & Skin Health (50:15) The growth of Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (51:45) What's next? (54:52) Rapid fire! (01:01:38) SPONSORS:

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