Inside Source
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe 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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Casey Combest: Do You Want to Build a Podcast?
November 13, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBInside 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.
Cindy Ayers-Elliott: From High Heels to Work Boots
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MBCindy Ayers-Elliott left the Big Apple and the fast-paced world of investment banking for another type of investment: in an urban farm in Jackson, Mississippi called Foot Print Farms. Inside Source sits down with her to discuss cooperative farming, her mind for business and education, and feeding her community – literally and figuratively.
Lauren Ann Cooper: Giving Service a New Look
September 01, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBLauren Ann Cooper was in her mid-twenties when she opened her first L.A. Green and has since watched it grow to three locations and online, growing a loyal fan base of women who keep coming to her for not only beautiful clothing, but for outstanding service. She talks to Inside Source about being underestimated, why she considers retail a service industry, and learning from both failures and successes.
Libby Callaway: Redefining Creative Communication
August 05, 2020 15:28 - 19 minutes - 22.9 MBNashville-based The Callaway is a communications agency whose specialty is making small businesses big and big businesses small. This kind of creative, forward thinking is a product of CEO Libby Callaway, a former fashion editor and journalist who brings her style-focused approach to her wide range of clients. She visited with Inside Source to discuss her experiences with pivoting with purpose, curation and collaboration, and leading an all-women team.
Kelly Wynne Ferguson: Becoming a Household Name
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBMany of our listeners either own or would like to own a Kelly Wynne handbag, but do you know the woman behind the brand? Kelly Wynne Ferguson started out in PR and has watched her business grow from just a dream to something we recognize on the street. Inside Source asked her about identifying opportunities, the evolution of her brand, and her passion for empowering other women.
Elizabeth Heiskell: The Years It Took to Become an Overnight Success
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBChef, author, and Today Show Food Contributor Elizabeth Heiskell has had many unbelievable moments in her career, but what her viewers and readers don’t see are the years of hard work to get there. Inside Source talked to Elizabeth about finding your passion, becoming an “overnight success,” and the legacy she hopes to leave her daughters.
Social Networking: Making Real Connections in a High Tech World
May 05, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBBlogger Brandí Starbuck moved from North Carolina to Mississippi and within one year created a network of hundreds of friends and business associates – all using social media. She shares with Inside Source her tips for creating a “high touch” network, being intentional with connections, and keeping posts positive.
Erin Austen Abbott: The Road Less Traveled
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 21.7 MBOur personal and professional lives are a series of forks in roads, creating interesting and often non-traditional career paths. Two-time author, blogger, interior designer, and photographer Erin Austen Abbott talks to Inside Source about identifying opportunities, walking through open doors, and why what’s best for you is best for your business.
Imposter Syndrome: I Am Who You Say I Am
March 03, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat do Maya Angelou, Meryl Streep, and Michelle Obama have in common? They have all struggled with feelings of imposter syndrome, or feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt that persist despite success. Tara Mills, a Licensed Professional Counselor with The Shepherd’s Staff, talks with Inside Source about where this phenomenon comes from, the consequences of it, and how we can overcome.
Tara Mills: Living and Working with Imposter Syndrome
March 03, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat do Maya Angelou, Meryl Streep, and Michelle Obama have in common? They have all struggled with feelings of imposter syndrome, or feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt that persist despite success. Tara Mills, a Licensed Professional Counselor with The Shepherd’s Staff, talks with Inside Source about where this phenomenon comes from, the consequences of it, and how we can overcome.
Laura Johns: Redefining Success and Making It Your Own
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBEvery career path looks different, despite what society tells us. Technology marketer and small business blogger Laura Johns of The Small Town Creative walks us through her own road less traveled and answers our questions about going with your gut, opportunities out of left field, and advice she’d give her younger self.
Redefining Success: Making It Your Own
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBEvery career path looks different, despite what society tells us. Technology marketer and small business blogger Laura Johns of The Small Town Creative walks us through her own road less traveled and answers our questions about going with your gut, opportunities out of left field, and advice she’d give her younger self.
Kristen Ley: Pivot or Persevere
January 07, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBCreative entrepreneur and The Source Advisory Panel Member, Kristen Ley, is a master at vision realization and reinvention. She shared with Inside Source her tips for making decisions about her business, the importance of self-reflection, and advice for women who are contemplating a career change.
Darienne Mobley: Leadership from the Inside Out
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.9 MBWe take a look at the ins and outs of female leadership with professional speaker and self-described "personal development junkie" Darienne Mobley. She shares with Inside Source about the unique leadership skills of women, supporting one another out of and in the office, and what it means to establish your own personal “board of directors.”
Albine Bennett: Necessary Networking
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 28.8 MBAlbine Bennett, Director of Communications for CREATE Foundation and master networker, talks to Inside Source about making the most of networking opportunities, utilizing connections to help others, and her favorite tip for when you have to attend an event solo.
Necessary Networking: More than Just Small Talk
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 28.8 MBAlbine Bennett, Director of Communications for CREATE Foundation and master networker, talks to Inside Source about making the most of networking opportunities, utilizing connections to help others, and her favorite tip for when you have to attend an event solo.
Germaine Benoit: Nutrition and Wellness for the Working Woman
October 07, 2019 15:30 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MBWorking women are pros at putting everyone else before themselves. Germaine Benoit, Certified Health Coach and the woman behind Nourished and Empowered, talks with Inside Source about building blocks of good nutrition, fostering wellness in the workplace, and easy changes professional women can make to improve our overall health.
At Your Best: Nutrition and Wellness for the Working Woman
October 07, 2019 15:30 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MBWorking women are pros at putting everyone else before themselves. Germaine Benoit, Certified Health Coach and the woman behind Nourished and Empowered, talks with Inside Source about building blocks of good nutrition, fostering wellness in the workplace, and easy changes professional women can make to improve our overall health.
Because You’re Worth It: Valuing Your Time, Your Work, and Yourself
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBAn owner of multiple small businesses, Sarah Smythe shares with Inside Source her wisdom and experience with pricing strategy, cultivating a clientele, and creating long-term value in her businesses.
Sarah Smythe: Valuing Your Time, Your Work, and Yourself
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBAn owner of multiple small businesses, Sarah Smythe shares with Inside Source her wisdom and experience with pricing strategy, cultivating a clientele, and creating long-term value in her businesses.
Amanda Wells: Creating Your Storytelling Strategy
August 05, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBStorytelling isn’t just part of your marketing strategy; it IS your strategy. Amanda Wells, President of Wells & Co., answers our questions about being the face of your own brand, big-picture marketing, and why perfection shouldn’t be your number one goal.
It's Your Story; Stick to It: Creating Your Storytelling Strategy
August 05, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBStorytelling isn’t just part of your marketing strategy; it IS your strategy. Amanda Wells, President of Wells & Co., answers our questions about being the face of your own brand, big-picture marketing, and why perfection shouldn’t be your number one goal.
Understanding Influence in Social Media: What It Means to Your Business and Brand
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBLaurel Donahoo (The Hive Blog) and Meagan Adams (Twenty-Two Lane) sit down with Inside Source to pull back the curtain on brand continuity, social media presence, and how to grow your following the right way.
Meagan Adams and Laurel Donahoo: Understanding Influence in Social Media
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBLaurel Donahoo (The Hive Blog) and Meagan Adams (Twenty-Two Lane) sit down with Inside Source to pull back the curtain on brand continuity, social media presence, and how to grow your following the right way.
Holly Lange: Getting the Yes and Becoming OK with No
June 05, 2019 15:30 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBHolly Lange, professional event planner, fundraiser extraordinaire, and Director of the Mississippi Book Festival, talks to Inside Source about courage in the face of anxiety, evaluating commitments, and the power of “no.”
Kassi Rushing: How a Sponsor Can Impact Your Career
May 08, 2019 15:48 - 32 minutes - 37 MBInside Source sits down with Kassi Rushing, Director of People Growth and Engagement with HORNE LLP, to learn about sponsors in the workplace, how to find one, and how to be one.
More Than a Mentor: How a Sponsor Can Impact Your Career
May 08, 2019 15:48 - 32 minutes - 37 MBInside Source sits down with Kassi Rushing, Director of People Growth and Engagement with HORNE LLP, to learn about sponsors in the workplace, how to find one, and how to be one.
Working Women in a Man's World: Part 2
April 02, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBGlass ceilings are shattering every day, but women still continue to face unique challenges in many male-dominated workplaces. Wendy Mullins (The Bradley Firm) and Kim Rogers (Wren & Ivy, Persnickety) share their experiences from the board room to the tradeshow floor in Part 2 of Inside Source's very first two-part podcast.
Wendy Mullins and Kim Rogers: Working Women in a Man's World, Part 2
April 02, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBGlass ceilings are shattering every day, but women still continue to face unique challenges in many male-dominated workplaces. Wendy Mullins (The Bradley Firm) and Kim Rogers (Wren & Ivy, Persnickety) share their experiences from the board room to the tradeshow floor in Part 2 of Inside Source's very first two-part podcast.
Working Women in a Man's World: Part 1
March 12, 2019 15:30 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBGlass ceilings are shattering every day, but women still continue to face unique challenges in many male-dominated workplaces. Wendy Mullins (Bradley) and Kim Rogers (Wren & Ivy, Persnickety) share their experiences from the board room to the tradeshow floor in Part 1 of Inside Source's very first two-part podcast.
Wendy Mullins and Kim Rogers: Working Women in a Man's World, Part 1
March 12, 2019 15:30 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBGlass ceilings are shattering every day, but women still continue to face unique challenges in many male-dominated workplaces. Wendy Mullins (Bradley) and Kim Rogers (Wren & Ivy, Persnickety) share their experiences from the board room to the tradeshow floor in Part 1 of Inside Source's very first two-part podcast.
Taking a Leap: Demystifying the Loan Process
September 04, 2018 21:24 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MBFor those looking to start or grow their own business, Leigha McLendon and Alison Parr (BankPlus) break down the process of lending money, the Small Business Administration, and improving your credit score.
Leigha McLendon and Alison Parr: Demystifying the Loan Process
September 04, 2018 21:24 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBFor those looking to start or grow their own business, Leigha McLendon and Alison Parr (BankPlus) break down the process of lending money, the Small Business Administration, and improving your credit score.
The Business of Giving
July 09, 2018 22:32 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBMary Straton Smith talks with Tena McKenzie (Friends of Children's Hospital) and Del Harrington (The Mustard Seed) about the unique opportunities, day-to-day challenges and incomparable rewards of working for a nonprofit organization.
Del Harrington and Tena McKenzie: The Business of Giving
July 09, 2018 22:32 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBMary Straton Smith talks with Tena McKenzie (Friends of Children's Hospital) and Del Harrington (The Mustard Seed) about the unique opportunities, day-to-day challenges and incomparable rewards of working for a nonprofit organization.
Company Culture
April 25, 2018 08:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBOur very own Alison Tyler brings with her over 17 years of human resource experience and talks to the Inside Source about workplace satisfaction, getting feedback from your employees, and explaining the importance of a happy work culture to a "dollars and cents" boss.
Alison Tyler: Company Culture
April 25, 2018 08:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBOur very own Alison Tyler brings with her over 17 years of human resource experience and talks to the Inside Source about workplace satisfaction, getting feedback from your employees, and explaining the importance of a happy work culture to a "dollars and cents" boss.
You Do You
March 17, 2018 16:37 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBLibby Story McRight talks to the Inside Source about how her simple "Fashion is Art" mantra has helped her develop and evolve her brand as her business grows.
Libby Story McRight: You Do You
March 17, 2018 16:37 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBLibby Story McRight talks to the Inside Source about how her simple "Fashion is Art" mantra has helped her develop and evolve her brand as her business grows.
Retail Therapy
February 01, 2018 17:47 - 39 minutes - 44.6 MBKendall Poole Ellis (Kendall Poole Event Planning/Gifts by KPEP) and Katie Miller (Arco Avenue/Row 10 Baby) talk with Mary Straton Smith about the ins and outs of owning your own retail business, the importance of social media, and why being in retail isn't a hobby, it's "a calling."
Kendall Poole Ellis and Katie Miller: Retail Therapy
February 01, 2018 17:47 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBKendall Poole Ellis (Kendall Poole Event Planning/Gifts by KPEP) and Katie Miller (Arco Avenue/Row 10 Baby) talk with Mary Straton Smith about the ins and outs of owning your own retail business, the importance of social media, and why being in retail isn't a hobby, it's "a calling."
Bill Ray, BankPlus President & CEO
December 08, 2017 20:39 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MBMary Straton Smith sits down with BankPlus President & CEO Bill Ray to talk banking, leadership, The Source, and who he thinks should be the first woman on a $20 bill.