Alexander Bigbie is the Executive Director of Flyte, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting small businesses—especially Black women-owned businesses in Southeast Louisiana. He joins Missions Bayou to share how Flyte is filling gaps in the business support ecosystem with accessible, virtual programming, a focus on financial wellness, and long-term mentorship. Unlike traditional accelerator programs, Flyte offers 12-month support, helping business owners build sustainable financial and business habits while ensuring they have the right resources and relationships to succeed.

We also discuss Flyte’s growth, success stories like a cheesecake business expanding to supermarkets, and how business professionals can volunteer their expertise to support local entrepreneurs. Plus, we put Alexander’s British accent skills to the test with some fun challenges at the end.

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