What happens when entrepreneurship meets community impact? In this episode, Heather Wright, founder of The Southern Gem, shares how a passion for furnishings, mentorship, and local investment led her to create a mission-driven business serving North Alabama. Heather explains how The Southern Gem supports design students, keeps economic activity local, and gives back by providing furniture to families in need. Her story highlights how thoughtful business leadership can strengthen a community while creating opportunities for the next generation.