Made Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneurs Podcast
1) How To Build a Career at the Intersection of Food and Social Justice | Lachelle Cunningham
In spite of the recognition she’s received from her industry, one would say that Lachelle Cunningham’s journey as a chef is unconventional, especially compared to her peers. She began her culinary car...Show More
2) Transforming the Lives of Children Through Speech Pathology | Michea Rahman
Michea Rahman, a native Houstonian, is a speech-language pathologist who owns and runs Children’s Language Center, a clinic that provides pediatric speech therapy services to children in a positive an...Show More
Transforming the Lives of Children Through Speech Pathology | Michea Rahman
30:33 | Dec 17th, 2020
3) Fueling Greener and Healthier Neighborhoods Through a Marketplace | Shelley Green
Shelley Green's path as a small business owner took a while to shape. Transitioning from a career in consulting, Shelley now proudly owns The Green Corner Store located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The G...Show More
Fueling Greener and Healthier Neighborhoods Through a Marketplace | Shelley Green
33:13 | Dec 15th, 2020
4) How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Running a Small Business | Shelly Evans
This week's guest is a go-getter mom who runs Honey Hush Boutique, a store selling stylish clothes and vintage home items and gifts in Bogota, Texas. Shelly Evans decided to remodel an old bank buildi...Show More
5) How To Balance Purpose and Profit | Tyson Toussant and Tim Coombs
Tyson Toussant and Tim Coombs are the co-founders of BIONIC, a mission-driven material engineering company that addresses ocean plastic pollution in marine and coastal environments. BIONIC engineers f...Show More
6) How To Scale a Business in Language Learning | Maria Ure
When we think about our favorite subject in school or why we loved going to class, we sometimes associate our fondness for learning with teachers we love, much like this week's guest, Maria Ure. Movin...Show More
7) Building and Growing a Business in the Restaurant Industry | Ken and Jeannette Katz
This week’s episode features husband and wife and owners of Buenos Dias Café, Ken and Jeanette Katz. In 2012, Ken and Jeanette opened the doors to their restaurant in Atlanta, a place that eventually ...Show More
Building and Growing a Business in the Restaurant Industry | Ken and Jeannette Katz
35:34 | Nov 17th, 2020
8) Creating A Business to Support Mental Health | Kay Luttrell
Kay Luttrell joined the US Navy straight out of high school. While going through personal challenges that took a toll on her mental health, Kay found solace in lighting and making scented candles. Her...Show More
9) Pushing Black-Owned Businesses To Excellence | Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon
Is there a difference between being an educator and being a teacher? Our next guest, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, believes there is. Dr. Key is the CEO and Founder of the Village Market, an Atlanta-based org...Show More
10) Breaking Away From Cultural Barriers | Sulaiman Othoman
Today's episode is a little different because our featured guest is based in the UK. Originally from North-Eastern Syria, Sulaiman Othoman is a journalist and broadcaster with more than 17 years of ex...Show More