Made In Mississippi

CreateHealth is an outsource marketing department that does a variety of things ranging from digital advertising to traditional prints to social media. Robyn and Tobey have their foundations in healthcare, but they have expanded to other types of businesses. Their best advice is that if you want something to happen. you have to make it happen. Listen in to find out what makes CreateHealth different, or check them out at creathealth.ms

Jeri Carter of Queen's Reward Meadery shares on this episode about their Mississippi made mead. Mead is wine made by fermenting honey rather than grapes, and you can taste their mead in Tupelo or purchase at liquor stores. Queen's Reward Meadery was opened in 2016 and Jeri describes this venture as the most terrifying fun she has ever had. Listen in on this episode to learn about their experience as entrepreneurs in the state.

NewSouth NeuroSpine is a state of the spine care devoted to care of the spine. One of John Davis' best advice is to pick the right people first, and then build your business around the skill set and people. There is no greater trainer than complications. For entrepreneurs, it is important to do what you do well, and make sure it doesn't stay hidden. Use your skills to keep people and bring people to Mississippi. You can learn more about their business at www.ns2.md

Becky Russell doesn't have a job, and instead she does what she loves every day. Russell Media Consultants is a Public Relations Marketing Video Production company. While Becky is not a MS native, she says that Mississippi has her heart and this is where she always wants to live. Becky's main advice is to listen, ask questions, and listen even more. Check the company out at russellmediaconsultants.com or email Becky at [email protected]

Stephen Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Wildlife Photography joins us on this episode to discuss his journey and experiences as a wildlife photographer. Listen in to hear some of his exciting stories from shoots, and about some of his work with Netflix, BBC, NBC, and Nat Geo. Currently, you can find Stephen transitioning into cinematography and videography. Check his work out at kirkpatrickwildlife.com

Inaka Tea is the first bottled grain tea company in the US, and it launched in October 2020. There was a lot of trail and error in this business starting, and Chat Phillips speaks to what that experience was like for them. Chat's best advice is to adapt your business to the process rather than expecting the commercial world to adapt to your process. You can check out their business and brand at inakatea.com or on Instagram @inaka_tea

Tate Taylor, director of The Help, is an entrepreneur to be admired. Taylor describes the roles friendship and connections have played throughout his working life, and he talks about how he is bringing that connection back to Natchez. In Natchez, Taylor has opened a restaurant and is working with the non-profit Film Natchez. If you want to hear more about the film community in MS, check out filmnatchez.org

When you think innovation in Mississippi, Dr. Nashlie Sephus needs to come to mind. Both Dr. Sephus and her non-profit, The Bean Path, have made tremendous efforts in revitalizing and growing the state. Listen to this episode to hear about the way Dr. Sephus is sowing a way for technology, entrepreneurs, and most importantly people within the state. Check out jxntechdisrict.com and thebeanpath.org to learn more.

Cathead Distillery was founded in 2010 was co-founded by today's guest, Austin, and his business partner Richard. Since 2010, Austin and Evan have produced and manufactured a variety of products. During the pandemic, Cathead Distillery played a vital role in the state through the production of hand sanitizer. One way they continuously serve the state is through their support of musicians and artists. Check them out at catheaddistillery.com

Mississippi native Dr. Grace Sturdivant founded Otopro with the intention of helping people protect their hearing. Dr. Sturdivant specializes in hearing protection for hunters, swimmers, musicians, police officers, and other fields. Hearing clearly is a key to communication, and Otopro exists to help you hear clearly and safely. Listen in as Dr. Sturdivant shares the importance of protecting your hearing functionally. Check out https://www.otoprotechnologies.com/ for your custom hearing protection,