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2021 Podcast Archive

Craftsmen's Guild Director Tameka Hall-Cheatham

Video Clip of Guild Director Tameka Hall-Cheatham for the 2021 Chimneyville Arts Festival

Chimneyville Arts Festival 2021

December 17, 2021

Guest podcasters Ann Seale and Mona Reddy talk with Interim Executive Director of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi at the Waller Craft Center to talk about the artisans renderings this Christmas season.

Episode 1: Oxford, Mississippi with Jon Maynard and Allen Kurr

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Episode 1: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

October 4, 2021

In this first episode of our latest series, BPF sits down with Jon Maynard and Allen Kurr of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation to discuss their version of economic development, growth from the inside out or the bottom up approach.

Oxford Ep 2 Jon Maynard & Allen Kurr

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Episode 2: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

September 7, 2021

BPF continues the conversation with Jon and Allen on investing in the people of Oxford and building a thriving community that attracts others - paying large dividends toward economic development.

Blue Delta Jeans

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Episode 3: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

September 21, 2021

BPF visits with Josh West of Blue Delta Jeans to hear the story behind the highly coveted bespoke jeans and why he thinks Mississippi is a hidden gem for entrepreneurs.

Oxford Ep 4 BDJ Pt 2

Episode 4: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

October 5, 2021

BPF continues the conversation on how Blue Delta Jeans co-founder Josh West has carved out a niche in high-end apparel for "The best jean I've ever put on."  A good product and great story.

Oxford Episode 5 St. Leo and Cicada

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Episode 5: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

October 19, 2021

BPF sits down with restaurateur Emily Blount - owner of St. Leo Italian restaurant, and with retail store owner Anne-Marie Gordon of CICADA - a high fashion women's apparel fixture in Oxford.  Listen to their entrepreneurial journeys resulting to the good for Oxford, Mississippi.

BPF Podcast Oxford Series Episode 6 Oxford CICADA

Episode 6: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

November 2, 2021

Restaurateur Emily Blount - owner of St. Leo Italian restaurant, and retail store owner Anne-Marie Gordon of CICADA - a high fashion women's apparel fixture in Oxford tell us how their businesses survived the pandemic being in a small college town.

GenTeal Apparel

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Episode 7: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

November 16, 2021

Blake Dubinski and Dr. Brice Noonan, Ole Miss Professors, are the co-founders of GenTeal Apparel — a men's fine apparel line that is currently distristributed to 140 retailers across the U.S.  Listen in to their journey to becoming entrepreneurs in their spare time.

GenTeal Ep 8Episode 8: Oxford, Mississippi — A Hotbed of History, Culture, Kudzu and Commerce

November 30, 2021

BPF continues the conversation with Blake Dubinski of GenTeal Apparel on the challenges of growing a new business in a highly competitive marketplace.

OSA Shad White Episode 1

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Episode 1: State Auditor of Mississippi — Shad White

July 7, 2021

BPF sits down with State Auditor Shad White to take an in-depth look at the mission and operation of the auditor's office in the protection of taxpayer funds.

OSA Shad White Episode 2

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Episode 2: State Auditor of Mississippi — Shad White

July 20, 2021

BPF continues the conversation with State Auditor Shad White as he discusses fraud abuses of MS unemployment benefits under the 2020 stimulus, the challenges facing PERS, as well as the upside and downside surprises over the last three years as State Auditor.

The Roost Boutique Hotel

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Episode 1: Mississippi's Hotspot of Ocean Springs — The Roost Boutique Hotel

May 11, 2021

BPF travels to the lively, unique and cultured community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi known for its arts and festivals.  Ocean Springs is a hotspot that BPF highlights in this episode with over 200 independent shops, galleries, restaurants and nightlife.  The community captivates visitors with its southern, small town charm and its walkability down streets lined with an oak tree canopy.  In this episode, BPF sits down with the owners of The Roost Boutique Hotel, Ted and Roxy Condrey to hear their success story and how they fell in love with Ocean Springs and made it their permanent home.

Ocean Springs Podcast Ep 2

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Episode 2: Mississippi's Hotspot of Ocean Springs — The Roost Boutique Hotel

May 25, 2021

BPF continues the conversation with Ted and Roxy Condrey of The Roost Boutique Hotel.  In this episode we discuss the community feel of Ocean Springs and how Ted and Roxy balance keeping that charming small town feel with the growth of their properties.  We also dive into the highlights throughout the year in Ocean Springs with its art shows and other annual festivals — all under the street-lined oak canopy in the downtown area.

Entrepreneur Trio

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Episode 3: Mississippi's Hotspot of Ocean Springs — Entrepreneur Trio

 

June 8, 2021

BPF turns off of Porter Avenue and heads for the corner of Washington Avenue and Government Street — the heart of downtown Ocean Springs, where the local shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and music bring the town to life.  It's here that we sit down with three successful entrepreneurs — Adria Maxwell of Seaside Fitness, Chris Collier of The Office Bar & Lounge and Ken Williams of Mosaic and The Beer House — to hear their stories and perspectives on why Ocean Springs has become such a hotspot in Mississippi.

Douglas Carswell of MCPP

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Episode 1: Douglas Carswell - New President and CEO of MCPP - Former Parliament Member and Brexit Leader

March 9, 2021

BPF has a fascinating conversation with Douglas Carswell on his extraordinary life journey and accomplishments.  Listen in as he compels us Americans to cherish and protect what we have — it's like nothing else in the world.

Episode 2 Douglas Carswell

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Episode 2: Douglas Carswell - New President and CEO of MCPP - Former Parliament Member and Brexit Leader

March 23, 2021

BPF continues the discussion with Douglas Carswell on America's exceptionalism, his decision to move to the U.S. and why Mississippi specifically.

Butch Slaughter Podcast

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Episode 1: A Huge Roadblock in Trying To Start a Small Business in the Healthcare Industry

January 26, 2021

BPF sits down with Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) Director Aaron Rice and client Butch Slaughter, a practicing physical therapist in the Metro Jackson area.  Butch hopes to start a home health agency (HHA), offering services to patients in their own home.  However, Mississippi's current regulations prevent him from doing just that.  Listen to Butch's story and how MJI hopes to help him cut through the red tape.

MJI and Butch Slaughter Episode 2

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Episode2: A Huge Roadblock in Trying To Start a Small Business in the Healthcare Industry

February 9, 2021

BPF continues its conversation with Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) Director Aaron Rice and client Butch Slaughter, a physical therapist who is challenging Mississippi’s regulations that are preventing him from opening his own home health agency.  Listen to the backstory on Certificates of Need, the need for regulatory reform and how they stymie not only competition, but access to health care, lower costs and a higher level of service for the people of Mississippi.

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