Made In Mississippi

Our guest today is a familiar face- Steve Azar- the Music & Culture Ambassador of Mississippi.  Steve is also the author of "One Mississippi", the Official state song of Mississippi.  We are so excited to collaborate with him and "One Mississippi" as part of our weekly podcast. Steve is an award-winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, and producer.  Steve also hosts his own radio show on Super Talk MS- "In a Mississippi Minute with Steve Azar

J Parkerson Jewelers, located in College Park in Starkville, MS is more than just a Jewelry Store... It's an experience.  Jamie started his career with the Jeweler's Bench at the age of 19.  During his 30 plus years of hands-on experience, he also acquired his Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America.  Any time you talk to Jamie, you will find a recurring theme of the importance of relationships.  Jamie always says, "I have always strived to treat people the same way I would want to be treated. "J Parkerson Jewelers has a huge collection of beautiful diamonds and jewelry, does jewelry repairs, and Jamie specializes in custom and heirloom designs. 

Join Shelly as she interviews Christe' McKenzie, owner of The Vault Salon on the brick streets of Clinton.  Nicknamed "The Hairapist", Christe' inspires her team, her clients, and her community with the gift of encouragement.  She took  time to find the "perfect" location and team.  One day at a time, unrushed, in God's timing, she began her journey in entrepreneurship!  It is so exciting to see what she has, and is continuing to accomplish, and I believe it is because it is her spirit of connectivity and community! 

It's an exciting time at the Hattiesburg Country Club! Listen as Shelly Janous & Carter Calloway discuss the importance of Team Work! It's vital to your business to foster a positive work environment, empower your team, create a sense of unity, and have a vision that inspired your team! 

Will Dottley grew up in the Mississippi Delta.  He had the opportunity to play golf at University of North Carolina.  Then, he played internationally on the PGA tour.  A natural born entrepreneur, Will is now back in Mississippi raising his family, coaching golf at MRA, and is involved in his family's company that is 4 generations strong.   When starting Screen Kings, Will listened to the needs of his customers and created a business model focused on a customized experience.   With an in-house graphic designer,  private labels and online stores for individual companies, Screen Kings is a one stop shop for quality and affordable specialty items with an emphasis on a quick turnaround time! 

This is a fun interview with siblings who own a multi-generational business that has survived and thrived in MS since the 1940's. Listen as Shelly discusses Fleetway Market's company values and a culture of excellence. Daniel & Emily care about their employees and the communities they serve.  This is a story that demonstrates that change is inevitable, but key foundational truths will stand the test of time.  

Join Shelly as she visits with Dr. Samuel (Sam) Jones about Leadership and Transforming your life through change.  Dr. Jones is an inspirational leader & entrepreneur who embodies Hard Work, Perseverance, Gratitude & Faith. 

Beans & Bananas is a brick-and-mortar retail market designed to foster a community- focused approach to sustainable living in the Belhaven community.  Beans & Bananas is a unique one-stop shop for everything from birthday gifts to all things locally made. 

Our guest today is a familiar face- Steve Azar- the Music & Culture Ambassador of Mississippi.  Steve is also the author of "One Mississippi", the Official state song of Mississippi.  We are so excited to collaborate with him and "One Mississippi" as part of our weekly podcast. Steve is an award-winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, and producer.  Steve also hosts his own radio show on Super Talk MS- "In a Mississippi Minute with Steve Azar

It's an exciting time at Made in Mississippi!  Join Shelly as she kicks off Season 14 with an update on all things Made in Mississippi. For more information, visit us at www.madeinmississippi.com.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @MadeinMSmedia

Laura Johns tells a powerful story about her journey in entrepreneurship.  She gives great insight on the importance of setting priorities, recognizing the seasons of your life, and seasons in the life of your business.  In addition, she shares about strategies and systems that helped The Business Growers reach over a million dollars in sales in the first 13 months! It's amazing how much has changed since she interviewed with Casey a few short years ago.  It is also very exciting and should give you hope as you continue your journey in entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Shelly sits down with Jennifer Welch do discover how Summit in Belhaven is helping create an enviorment to inspire creativity and connection for members to succed on their business journeys and their lives. At Summit, they are redifining the way people think about coworkin with a mix of communial spaces, private offices, dedicated desks, on-demand conference rooms, and more.  

William Chism grew up in Ridgeland & graduated from St. Andrews. He then attended and graduated from Yale and did the "Wall Street thing".  After being accepted and completing one year at Harvard, he took a voluntary "break" and moved back to Mississippi. Why? In the 2020 election, Mississippi stamped their overwhelming support with over 70% in favor of the Medical Cannabis ballot initiative. What does this mean for Mississippians?  What does this mean for Mississippi? Listen as William and Shelly have a candid conversation about the Cannabis industry in Mississippi. For additional information and/or education... follow River Remedy on facebook and instagram.  You can also visit www.RiverRemedyMS.com

Join us today as we talk to Stephanie Higginbotham, CPA, PLLC from Laurel, MS.   What a neat story to show the importance of developing a Niche Market in any profession... even Accounting!   Listen as she talks about growing in her profession vs. her personal life and family. Listen as she then explains how she found a work/life balance!     Once you find YOUR work/ life balance, how can you maintain it?  Ask yourself... What do I really want to do?  Then back into it, and figure out how to do it your way.  Stephanie has an inspiring story on how she did just that.

We never know what part of our story is going to change the life of someone else.  Listen as Elizabeth Casano shares her journey from leaving the "corporate world" to becoming a successful Entrepreneur. Mom.  Author.  Enneagram Coach.  Speaker.  On this week's episode, Elizabeth shares her secrets to success. Make plans to attend the inaugural Connect Mississippi Women's conference in Cleveland, MS.  November 11th.  Connect Mississippi was created to bring women together to use their talents & gifts to make a difference in the great state of Mississippi. For me details and to purchase your tickets, visit https://connectms.org/  

In this episode, Elizabeth Minchew of Buff City Soap shares her story of success.   We discuss the power of connection, and the importance of community.  She also shares her secret ingredient to increasing revenue by creating a customized experience for each customer.  Coming soon... the opening of 2 new stores in Mississippi.  Follow them on Facebook and Instagram- Buff City Soap- Jackson, MS. 

Excited to Kick off Season 13! Join Erin as she interviews Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture about Genuine MS- The very best of everything Grown, Raised, Crafted and Made in Mississippi. You may be surprised to learn how Genuine MS can benefit you or your small business!  The Commissioner also encourages everyone to visit the 163rd Mississippi State Fair.  This years dates are October 6-16, 2022. For more information: https://www.mdac.ms.gov/fairgrounds/ms-state-fair/  

Coming soon- A new interview with Erin Fults to give us an update since the original episode.  Replay- June 15, 2020-  On this episode of Made Mississippi, Casey talks with Clinton, MS native Erin Fults about how she went from taking a few photos for family friends in high school to owning her own business that offers brand consultation in addition to her professional photography service. She also talks about how her creative instinct helped her discover her love for running a business.

This weeks Podcast is a replay from when Casey interviewd Laura Johns of The Small Town Creative. This name may sound familiar if you have listened to the podcast before. Laura has given some great advice on tackling social media and branding at the end of a lot of our episodes. We are excited to have Laura share her story.

As Made In Mississippi continues to transition, here is a replay of another fan favorite episode. Marlo Kirkpatrick is a professional storyteller who found her skill of writing. One of the unique things that Marlo does is that she helps businesses tell their story. Listen in to hear Marlo share about the importance of stories for businesses. As a writer, one of her favorite things is seeing ordinary people do extraordinary things. If you want to learn more, look at kirkpatrickporchcreative.com