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Inside Source

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The Source is a network for women in business created by BankPlus to provide access to capital, education and networking events. The Source supports women in business at all levels, across varied industries, business sizes and professions. Whether you are starting in business, growing a business, seeking professional development, or have already had success in business, we hope you will go to The Source.

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Dr. Rani Warsi Sullivan: Shooting for the Stars…Literally!

March 05, 2024 16:16 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

Dr. Rani Warsi Sullivan is an award-winning leader in STEM at a top-ranked engineering university, a brilliant career woman, and a working mom who still makes time for her passion as a lifelong learner. Inside Source sat down with Dr. Sullivan as she both reflects back on her career and looks forward to her continuing work in groundbreaking research, collaborating with colleagues, and remaining a trusted mentor to her students.

Kelly Engelmann: Functional Medicine is Practical Medicine

February 06, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Many women have a complicated relationship with their healthcare and healthcare providers. Channeling her passion for healing others with functional medicine, Kelly Engelmann, FNP-BC, founded Enhanced Wellness Living after dedicating years to researching and developing treatment strategies using a food-first approach. Inside Source talked with Kelly about women’s specific healthcare needs, being a lifetime learner, and how wellness takes many forms.

New Year, New Marketing Strategies

January 02, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 34.4 MB

Change is the only constant in digital marketing, and staying up-to-date with our strategies is crucial to remain competitive in the dynamic landscape of the digital marketplace. Inside Source sat down with our very own web guru, Bo Pentecost, to discuss the savvier and smarter end user, the difference between SEO and SEM, and whether email marketing is still effective.  

Whitney Jackson: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace – Intimidating or Intriguing?

December 05, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MB

Artificial intelligence is changing the game in hundreds of industries, from marketing to healthcare to human resources, but should we fear it or be fascinated by it? We talked with Whitney Jackson of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP about how AI can help or hinder a job search, can simplify tedious tasks, and how laws are scrambling to keep up with the technology.

Michelle King and Catherine Mansell: Growing Coffee and Business

November 07, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

When Michelle King took over as COO of Coffee Bean Corral, she envisioned transforming the business from a hobby venture to an international operation. Her colleague Catherine Mansell expanded the impact even further with Current Crop Roasting, an interactive and educational roasting experience in New Orleans. They both sat down with Inside Source to answer our questions on scaling the business, building an effective team, and why they place so much emphasis on sustainability.

Sherri Paul Thigpen: The Queen of King Cakes

October 03, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

If you’ve ever enjoyed a filled king cake, you can probably thank Sherri Paul Thigpen of Paul’s Pastry. Her family’s delicious spin on a traditional Mardi Gras pastry put her bakery and her small town on the map. Inside Source talked with Sherri about managing her large team, stepping out of her comfort zone, and the privilege of being a part of so many customers’ celebrations.

Audrey McCarty: Say Yes to the Business

September 05, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Before she became owner of The Bridal Path in Jackson, Mississippi, Audrey Jarvis McCarty had an undeniable entrepreneurial spirit. She has successfully combined that drive with an eye for detail and beauty and a passion for customer service in a time where enthusiastic word of mouth is still the best publicity. Audrey sits down with Inside Source to talk about working with her family, building a hardworking team, and scaling her growing business to new heights.

Cathy Peshek: Content Creation for It Girls

August 01, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Cathy Peshek started blogging in 2013, and since then has amassed nearly 60,000 followers of her “Poor Little It Girl” content, building and growing a business that has evolved as much as her personal style. Inside Source asked Cathy about work-from-home balance, “creativity block,” and how social media has changed how we all do business.

Laura Cox Kaplan: Lean into Leadership

July 04, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 45.8 MB

Laura Cox Kaplan’s career spans three decades in policy, communications, business, and media with positions at some of the highest institutions in Washington, DC. The connections she made inspired her to create She Said / She Said podcast, dedicated to sharing stories of how successful women have understood, embraced, and leveraged influence. Laura sat down with Inside Source to discuss building a network, learning to assert influence, and the best pep talk her daughter ever gave her.

Kristen Schneider: Making Your Website Make Money

June 06, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In the age of online shopping, simply having a website isn’t enough anymore. Social media may get your customers there, but then what? Inside Source talked with Kristen Schneider of The Business Growers about common mistakes your copy might be making, the disconnect between website clicks and sales, and why hesitancy to ask for the sale is costing you.

Libbo Crosswhite: Lead with Your Head and Heart

May 02, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and where mental health and the workplace intersect, you’ll often find emotional intelligence. Libbo Crosswhite is a counselor and leadership consultant, and she answered our questions about how EI factors into management, whether it’s innate or learned, and why these conversations are happening in offices everywhere.

Maeve Beard: Women Building Wealth

April 04, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

If true work-life balance is a myth, what about wealth-life balance? In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Inside Source spoke with our very own Maeve Beard on the subject of building wealth, specific to women. We asked her about planning for the future, why working with a financial advisor isn’t just for the “wealthy,” and if it is ever too late to start building wealth.

Joey Schewee: The Enneagram at Work

March 07, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Knowing your Enneagram number is more than a simple conversation starter. Different from other personality typing systems, it identifies your motivation rather than your behavior and is an effective tool for not only self-examination, but for understanding others. Joey Schewee of WE Solutions puts an even finer point on the concept: the Enneagram in the workplace. She talks to Inside Source about using the Enneagram in a team setting, how she handles skeptics, and what it’s like working in “...

Kat Gordon: Recipes for Success

February 07, 2023 05:21 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Walking into Muddy’s Bake Shop in Memphis, Tennessee is more than entering a carb-lover’s utopia; it’s a living, breathing master class in customer service. And even further behind the curtain is Kat Gordon, the shop’s founder and owner, and the brains behind her company’s stellar service and top-notch customer experience. Inside Source asked Kat our questions about the importance of a supportive community, learning from failures, and why we need to give (and receive!) “fearless feedback.”

Miriam Cherry and Winifred Poster: Invisible Labor

January 03, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Many women don’t know they’re performing tasks of invisible labor, but once it’s pointed out, it can’t be unseen. Miriam Cherry and Winifred Poster are co-authors of the book, Invisible Labor: Hidden Work in the Contemporary World, and they shared their wisdom with Inside Source about surprising examples of invisible labor, what makes it different from “being a team player,” and what the solution to the problem might be.

Lida Gibson and Dr. Jennifer Mack: Giving Voices to the Past

December 06, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

The fascinating field of bioarchaeology brought together Lida Gibson and Dr. Jennifer Mack for the Asylum Hill Project on the campus of University of Mississippi Medical Center. The thousands of residents of the then-named Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum we buried in an on-site cemetery, launching a huge project to identify, catalog, and study of the patients. Inside Source talked with both women about unlikely (and likely!) career paths, maximizing your unique set of skills, and the value ...

Anisa Sullivan Jimenez: Making an Impact at Any Stage

November 02, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

We typically think a lot about making a splash at a new job or possibly leaving a legacy before we retire, but most of us don’t put a lot of focus on how we’ll make a difference mid-career. Communications expert Anisa Sullivan Jimenez shares with Inside Source her thoughts about mid-career impact, avoiding burnout, and the importance of building and cultivating business relationships.

Staci Tyler: Leadership at Every Stage

October 04, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB

While “leadership” may have a specific interpretation on paper, in actuality, there are as many iterations of the word as there are people in those roles. Staci Tyler, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at EastGroup Properties in Jackson, Miss., talks with Inside Source about her own definition of leadership, leveraging women’s unique skills in the workplace, and embracing the twists and turns in a career path.

Amy Thomas: How a Creator Pulls It All Together

September 08, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

To create something totally unique that both solves a problem and excites customers takes an entrepreneurial spirit and out-of-the-box thinking. Luckily, Amy Thomas has both and used them to her advantage to create Manebangle, a premium ponytail holder and leather bracelet. Inside Source chats with Amy about teamwork, the importance of support from your circle, and the journey from idea to finished product.

Dr. Lisa Cain: Blending Science and Art

August 02, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

  Somewhere at the juxtaposition of stark, white lab coat and bold, beautiful art stands Dr. Lisa Cain, a professor of neuroscience, gross anatomy and cell biology, as well as a self-taught folk artist. This Mississippi native’s gifts are just as appreciated by her students at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston as the many art galleries and homes in which she’s featured. Inside Source sat down with Dr. Cain for a conversation about dreaming big, the art she sees in science, an...

Margaret Boyce and Jamey Gresham: From Best Friends to Business Partners

July 05, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

While we’ve heard mixing business with friendship can be tricky, Margaret Boyce and Jamey Gresham couldn’t imagine running their company with anyone else. Inside Source talks with the two founders of J. Lowery handbags and accessories about where they draw inspiration, the benefits of outside-the-box thinking, and the importance of communication and trust in both personal and professional relationships.

Mary Landrum Pyron: Mississippi’s Milliner

June 07, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

Mary Landrum Pyron has always followed her own path, including the one that lead her to being Mississippi’s only custom hatmaker, creating felt hats from scratch for customers all over the world. Inside Source went on location to talk to Mary Landrum in her ML Provisions studio about leaps of faith, growing her unique business, and why she loves creating wearable art.

Erin Fults: Making Sense and Strategy out of Marketing

May 05, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

You’ll likely find as many different definitions of the term “marketing” as individuals asked to define it. While it may still be a mystery to some, Erin Fults has built her career developing marketing and messaging strategies for her small business clients, enabling them to cut through the noise and confidently grow their businesses. She talks with Inside Source about the evolution of her own business, her unlikely career path, and helping companies get the most bang for their marketing bucks.

Mary Margaret Gay and Sarah Beth Jones: Balancing Law and Life

April 15, 2022 14:40 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Women-owned Gay Jones & Kuhn PLLC is not your typical law firm. With a team of brilliant attorneys, you likely won’t be surprised to encounter some outside-the-box approaches to both the business and the culture of the workplace. Inside Source spoke with founding partners Mary Margaret Gay and Sarah Beth Jones about the evolution of their careers, the benefits of diverse perspectives, and why work-life balance is part of what makes a great lawyer.

Gayle Benson: Character and Leadership in the Crescent City

March 08, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

The common thread of nearly every point in Gayle Benson’s career has been identifying a need and executing her impeccable vision to improve it. In her current role as a multi-business owner, including the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, Mrs. Benson finds herself in a position with unlimited opportunities to impact her community. She spoke with Inside Source about making big decisions, “wins” and “losses,” and why you should never compromise on what’s important to you.

Tobey Houston and Robyn Pollack: When Teamwork Really Works

February 01, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 52.2 MB

Tobey Houston and Robyn Pollack both took unlikely paths to starting CreateHealth, a boutique marketing agency specializing in tailoring a marketing strategy for every client. On paper, the experience and expertise of these two women may appear to be opposites, but these differences are what makes their partnership successful. Tobey and Robyn told Inside Source about the evolution of their company, marketing during a global pandemic, and how the various points of their careers prepared them ...

Dr. Sajani Barot: More than Skin Deep

January 05, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

After a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Sajani Barot identified a need for virtual skin care consultation and founded The Skin Consult, connecting clients with skin care experts to deliver personal routines and highly curated products directly to the consumer. Inside Source spoke with Sajani about her passion for science and education, bringing a business from concept to reality, and the importance of self care.    

Laura Johns and Lauren Williams: Passion Projects

December 09, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Laura Johns and Lauren Williams were already busy working moms before starting their podcast The Home and The Hustle, but that’s kind of the point. Boundaries and work-life balance don’t come easy for anyone, and they identified a need to talk about it with other working women. Inside Source sat down with these two women about their podcast passion project, what they love about it, and why they consider it self-care.

Passion Projects: Adding to Your Plate When It’s Already Full

December 09, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Laura Johns and Lauren Williams were already busy working moms before starting their podcast The Home and The Hustle, but that’s kind of the point. Boundaries and work-life balance don’t come easy for anyone, and they identified a need to talk about it with other working women. Inside Source sat down with these two women about their podcast passion project, what they love about it, and why they consider it self-care.

Anna Barker: From Startup to Glo Up

November 05, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Anna Barker didn’t know she was interested in STEM until she’d almost completed college, but that didn’t stop her from becoming one of the founders of Glo, an innovative company that developed water-reactive light-up cubes. Inside Source talks with Anna about entrepreneurship, being a woman in STEM, and the idea that took her company all the way to Sesame Street.

Dr. Grace Sturdivant: We’re All Ears

October 06, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

After working in medical and research settings, audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant parlayed a passion for hearing health into OtoPro Technologies, a hearing conservation business that takes her all over the country as her clients’ own “hearing concierge.” Inside Source asked Grace about her career in STEM, hearing loss as a facet of our overall health, and why she loves being underestimated.

We’re All Ears: Dr. Grace Sturdivant

October 06, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

After working in medical and research settings, audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant parlayed a passion for hearing health into OtoPro Technologies, a hearing conservation business that takes her all over the country as her clients’ own “hearing concierge.” Inside Source asked Grace about her career in STEM, hearing loss as a facet of our overall health, and why she loves being underestimated.

Dr. Mildred Ridgway: The Source Goes Teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness

September 13, 2021 14:04 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and The Source is going teal! Because of its vague, “silent” symptoms, ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed until its later stages. Dr. Mildred Ridgway is a Gynecologic Oncologist at University of Mississippi Medical Center and has dedicated her life to treating women with ovarian cancer and other gynecologic cancers. Inside Source talked with Dr. Ridgway about her career in medicine and why she chose GYN oncology as her specialty.

The Source Goes Teal: Ovarian Cancer Awareness

September 13, 2021 14:04 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and The Source is going teal! Because of its vague, “silent” symptoms, ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed until its later stages. Dr. Mildred Ridgway is a Gynecologic Oncologist at University of Mississippi Medical Center and has dedicated her life to treating women with ovarian cancer and other gynecologic cancers. Inside Source talked with Dr. Ridgway about her career in medicine and why she chose GYN oncology as her specialty.

Tracy DeVries: When Women Thrive, Communities Thrive

August 05, 2021 21:39 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MB

The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi plays an important role in advancing economic security for women. With an extensive career in nonprofit work and her valuable experience with fundraising, working with boards of directors, and day-to-day functionality of a foundation, Tracy DeVries is just as passionate about her work today as the day she started. She talks with #InsideSource about supporting women in the workplace, invisible labor, and how to measure success in a nonprofit.  

The Dinner Darling: Writing Her Own Recipe for Success

July 01, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 35.6 MB

Lindsey Bell turned the age-old question of “what’s for dinner?” into a business that takes the guesswork out of feeding families. The Dinner Darling herself sits down with Inside Source to talk about being an entrepreneur in the age of social media, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and why it’s ok for working women to talk about the money side of our professions.

Lindsey Bell: Writing Her Own Recipe for Success

July 01, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 35.6 MB

Lindsey Bell turned the age-old question of “what’s for dinner?” into a business that takes the guesswork out of feeding families. The Dinner Darling herself sits down with Inside Source to talk about being an entrepreneur in the age of social media, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and why it’s ok for working women to talk about the money side of our professions.

Nicole McLaughlin: Working Motherhood “Well Done”

June 08, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MB

If you’ve spent any time on social media, chances are you’ve seen Nicole McLaughlin (or at least her well-manicured hands) on a recipe prep video. She talks with #InsideSource about the traditional to digital media transition, her hopes for the future generation of professional women, and what her kids think of her TikTok fame.

Nancy and Emmie King: How a Mother-Daughter Team Makes It Work

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MB

Small business owner Nancy King of Nandy’s Candy has been keeping Jackson, Mississippi in tasty treats for over 40 years. She, along with daughter Emmie, work hand-in-hand to grow and evolve their business while staying true to their traditional roots. They sat down with Inside Source to discuss their sweet successes, sour challenges, and what they’re still learning from one another.

Sweet Success: How a Mother-Daughter Team Makes It Work

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MB

Small business owner Nancy King of Nandy’s Candy has been keeping Jackson, Mississippi in tasty treats for over 40 years. She, along with daughter Emmie, work hand-in-hand to grow and evolve their business while staying true to their traditional roots. They sat down with Inside Source to discuss their sweet successes, sour challenges, and what they’re still learning from one another.

Mandi Stanley: Commanding a Presence through Public Speaking

April 06, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MB

Mandi Stanley has built a career doing what many people fear the very most in life and has grown accustomed to answering more than a few questions about it. Mississippi’s first Certified Public Speaker sits down with Inside Source to discuss how professional speaking became her job, growing an audience, and shares one of the best tips she’s ever heard.

Working from Home: Making It Work for You

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MB

Many of us have had our work environments turned upside down by things beyond our control, and working from home is a new reality. Nicole Brown, Learning & Engagement Specialist at Butler Snow, is making the work from home life work for her. Inside Source asked her about keeping her productivity up, staying motivated, and why taking care of yourself is more important now than ever.

Nicole Brown: Making It Work for You

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MB

Many of us have had our work environments turned upside down by things beyond our control, and working from home is a new reality. Nicole Brown, Learning & Engagement Specialist at Butler Snow, is making the work from home life work for her. Inside Source asked her about keeping her productivity up, staying motivated, and why taking care of yourself is more important now than ever.

Let’s Check the Handbook: How Written Policies Benefit Business

February 02, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MB

Kellye Smith, a Team Leader and Resource Consultant for Ross & Yerger has a way of explaining the benefits of workplace policy manuals to those of us who may get lost or overwhelmed after the first sentence. She talks with #InsideSource about where businesses might be exposed to risk, how an employee’s needs change during their career, and why a thorough and accurate handbook goes way deeper than dress code and tardiness.

Kellye Smith: How Written Policies Benefit Business

February 02, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MB

Kellye Smith, a Team Leader and Resource Consultant for Ross & Yerger has a way of explaining the benefits of workplace policy manuals to those of us who may get lost or overwhelmed after the first sentence. She talks with #InsideSource about where businesses might be exposed to risk, how an employee’s needs change during their career, and why a thorough and accurate handbook goes way deeper than dress code and tardiness.

Lindsay Dowdle: The Importance of Workplace Policy and Procedure

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MB

Employment attorney Lindsay Dowdle with Jones Walker LLP is a workplace policies and procedures master. She uses her expertise every day to help companies large and small develop frameworks to not only protect the businesses but cultivate an environment for employees to thrive. Inside Source talks with Lindsay about conducting annual evaluations, the importance of consistency, and enforcing it all.

It’s Our Policy: The Importance of Workplace Policy and Procedure

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MB

Employment attorney Lindsay Dowdle with Jones Walker LLP is a workplace policies and procedures master. She uses her expertise every day to help companies large and small develop frameworks to not only protect the businesses but cultivate an environment for employees to thrive. Inside Source talks with Lindsay about conducting annual evaluations, the importance of consistency, and enforcing it all.

Smiling through It All: Wendy Lewis, DMD

December 03, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MB

Dr. Wendy Lewis of The Winning Smile Dental Group is the definition of "goal-getter." Not only did she accomplish her childhood dream of being a dentist, but she also added the title of business woman to her resume as well. Inside Source visits with Dr. Lewis to discuss finding a career you love, navigating a pandemic, and striking a balance between her roles as a wife and mom, a woman in medicine, and a business owner.

Wendy Lewis, DMD: Smiling through It All

December 03, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MB

Dr. Wendy Lewis of The Winning Smile Dental Group is the definition of "goal-getter." Not only did she accomplish her childhood dream of being a dentist, but she also added the title of business woman to her resume as well. Inside Source visits with Dr. Lewis to discuss finding a career you love, navigating a pandemic, and striking a balance between her roles as a wife and mom, a woman in medicine, and a business owner.

Casey Combest: Do You Want to Build a Podcast?

November 13, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MB

Inside Source points the mic at our producer Casey Combest for this episode about podcasting and why it's valuable to a brand or business. Casey answers our questions about cutting through the noise, building brand loyalty, and why this form of media is a good investment for your business.