Meet the inspiring Darlene Wilson: A third-generation entrepreneur who founded RAM Firm simply to have the flexibility to be present with her son. Darlene's various titles, board positions, and involvement in the community are endless. To say we are grateful she calls Birmingham home is an understatement. Learn more about RAM Firm: https://ramfirm.com/ Connect with Darlene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-wilson-89991723/

After Therapy Brands sold for $1.2B, Shegun Otulana started Harmony Venture Labs. His hope? To create an economic impact in Birmingham that is 100 times the impact of Therapy Brands. HVL is on a mission to make a positive impact on communities by building startups and supporting those building technology products. Check out HVL here: https://harmonyventurelabs.com/

While Shegun Otulana doesn't prefer to be considered a business unicorn, he became one when Therapy Brands sold to KKR for $1.2B.

On this special Unicorn Edition of Business & Brews, Shegun and Matt discuss business, priorities, and values.

We couldn't pack all the golden nuggets into one video so we're posting Part 2 to see what he's up to now.

When Liz Read experienced an unexpected family challenge with drug use dependency - she took to her phone to find an app that monitored drug tests with secure results and educational tools - but it was nowhere to be found.

So she set out to develop the solution her family so desperately needed as they navigated their new normal. And ClearMIND was born.

Watch for good conversation and great advice on this week’s episode of Business & Brews! Big thanks to Red Cat Coffee for a fabulous outdoor spot and great coffee.

ClearMIND: https://withclearmind.com/
Red Cat: https://theredcatcoffeehouse.com/

"Sports are a very powerful thing. Name another place in the world where some random thing can happen in a stadium and you slap fives or hug a complete stranger. I tell people all the time: sports are the great unifier."

We got the chance to sit down with Michael Eady, President of Knight Eady to hear how he has navigated his sports marketing agency through the highs and lows of starting a company to learning through the pandemic and beyond.

Check out Knight Eady here: https://knighteady.com/

Thanks to Monday Night Brewing for the hospitality!
https://mondaynightbrewing.com/visit/social-club/

Del Smith’s genetic predisposition says he won’t live to see his 50th birthday. With three boys of his own, Del set out on a journey to find health solutions to beat the odds before him.

What Del discovered led him to start Acclinate, a digital health company educating diverse individuals to make better and informed decisions as it relates to their health.

Learn more about Acclinate: https://www.acclinate.com/

Whiskey of choice: Uncle Nearest, https://unclenearest.com/premium-aged-whiskey/

We're excited to sit down with Delphine Carter, Founder and CEO of Boulo Solutions. Boulo connects innovative companies and women seeking jobs with flexible schedules. Check Boulo out here: https://boulosolutions.com/

A BIG thanks to Little Professor in Homewood, Alabama for great coffee and good vibes! https://littleprofessorhomewood.com/