Podcasts
Bigger Pie Forum – Promoting market-driven economic growth for a bigger and brighter Mississippi.
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Threading the American Dream: Deepa’s Fight for Freedom and Business in Mississippi
In 2019, Deepa’s eyebrow threading business was shut down by Mississippi’s cosmetology board for not having a license to practice a skill they didn’t even teach. Six years later, she’s thriving with multiple locations—and a landmark legal victory behind her. Hear the full story of how Deepa, alongside Aaron Rice, took on state regulations, rewrote the law, and is now empowering other women as business owners across the South.
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Threading the American Dream: Deepa’s Fight for Freedom and Business in Mississippi
In 2019, Deepa’s eyebrow threading business was shut down by Mississippi’s cosmetology board for not having a license to practice a skill they didn’t even teach. Six years later, she’s thriving with multiple locations—and a landmark legal victory behind her. Hear the full story of how Deepa, alongside Aaron Rice, took on state regulations, rewrote the law, and is now empowering other women as business owners across the South.
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Threading the American Dream: Deepa’s Fight for Freedom and Business in Mississippi
In 2019, Deepa’s eyebrow threading business was shut down by Mississippi’s cosmetology board for not having a license to practice a skill they didn’t even teach. Six years later, she’s thriving with multiple locations—and a landmark legal victory behind her. Hear the full story of how Deepa, alongside Aaron Rice, took on state regulations, rewrote the law, and is now empowering other women as business owners across the South.
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From Chick-fil-A to City Hall: Zach Servis' Bold Mission for Jackson
Fresh from Texas, Zach took a job working at Chik-fil-A, and within 90 days managers noticed his proactive work ethic, and recruited him into their management team.
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From Chick-fil-A to City Hall: Zach Servis' Bold Mission for Jackson
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From Chick-fil-A to City Hall: Zach Servis' Bold Mission for Jackson
Within three months of leaving Chik Fil A Zach began working with U-Haul, receiving one promotion after another, training teams of workers.
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From Chick-fil-A to City Hall: Zach Servis' Bold Mission for Jackson
Zach wraps up this fascinating interview by imploring Jacksonians to be visible - stay involved with him and with the city. He sees music and the arts as an especially unique way to communicate and unify citizens. He is hopeful that by working together and staying involved, citizens can make Jackson a place "where every dream has a home."
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