In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Kathey Porter, a small business strategist and diversity expert. They discuss the importance of business certification for diversity and the role of supplier diversity. Porter shares her top business advice, favorite tools, and impactful book recommendations. The episode concludes with Emerson's business philosophy: Win or Learn.

(0:00) Introduction and Trusting Yourself in Business with Kathey Porter

(1:30) Small Biz Chat Podcast Overview

(1:54) Guest Introduction: Kathey Porter, Small Business Strategist and Supplier Diversity Expert

(4:46) Importance of Business Certification for Diversity

(6:55) State and Importance of Supplier Diversity

(10:56) Developing an Institutional Acquisition Strategy

(12:39) Kathey Porter's Best Business Advice and Favorite Business Tools

(14:19) Book Recommendations and Their Impact on Business

(15:20) Closing Remarks by Melinda Emerson

(15:30) Sponsor: Small Business Lady University

(15:45) Melinda Emerson's Business Philosophy: Win or Learn

(15:53) Podcast Outro