Made In Mississippi

Emmie King joins us on this episode to discuss what is like owning a family business, and how hard work has been ingrained into her. As a child, Emmie watched her mom become the first women business owner in MS when her mom founded Nandy's Candy. Emmie shares with us what it has looked like to carry on a family business. We know that you will enjoy this episode, give it a listen.

Join us on this episode as we talk with Adrea Blackwell of Seaside Fitness. Seaside Fitness is a fitness studio in Ocean Springs where every day is different. Listen in as Adrea shares how her life experiences shaped her to be able to open and operate Seaside Fitness. If you want to find out more, check them out on Facebook, Instagram,

Sam Creekmore and Frank Dodds join us to discuss their baseball league. Cotton States Baseball League has existed off and on in Mississippi since 1903, and it is the definition of being Made in Mississippi. Sam and Frank have revitalized this league to incorporate collegiate players, high schoolers, and junior high. Just recently, Sam and Frank added on a coastal league in addition to their northern leagues. If you want to learn more, check them out at cottonstatesleague.com or social media.

Nathan Wells is the co-founder and principal of Path Company which is an infrastructure solutions company. Nathan has a background in politics, and he discusses how those skills and experiences translated into co-founding Path Company. Tune in to hear his story as an entrepreneur in Mississippi!

On this episode of Made in Mississippi, Micajah Sturdivant tells us about MMI. Micajah shares with us about the start of their family business in 1956, and the role it has played in the Mississippi hospitality industry. You'll also hear advice for entrepreneurs within the state. We know you'll enjoy this episode of Made in Mississippi.

On this episode of the Made In Mississippi podcast Wade Phillips, John Hegi, and Drew Hegi tell us about Brick City Drugs. You'll hear about the value of a local pharmacy, the power of the hustle, and the ability to stay focused on a vision. Additionally, you'll hear details about Brick City Compounding, and the guys other businesses. We know you'll enjoy this episode of the Made In Mississippi podcast.

Terrance Bonner is a great testament to perseverance through obstacles. We had all had a desire to do something that we love and to spend our days working on something meaningful to us, but it can be discouraging when life continues to through us off course. Tune into Terrance's episode to hear his journey of perseverance to achieve his dream job and build a company that serves to make Mississippi a better place.

Listen to this episode of the Made in Mississippi Podcast as MS native Spencer Mooney shares about his experience of transition from a physician to a franchisee. Spencer retired from his practice in Brookhaven, and now owns multiple restaurant franchises. Listen in as Spencer shares his experience of knowing when to push forward and when to stop in entrepreneurship. He advises to find what works not just what we want to work. Listen in to learn more! We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast.

Listen to this episode of Made in Mississippi as James Bowens tells his story of taking something he loved and turning it into a business. He and his wife loved sports and sports merchandise, and so they created a business from it. To save money, they started making the products themselves. Now, you can find their products across 12 states. After 20 years in business James shares his advice for business. You'll also hear about their newest venture: licensing for University of Alabama.

Bruce is a native of MS from Tupelo. He started West End Fresh Salads after some failed ventures in the workforce. He decided to find what he loved doing and make a living out of it. What initially started as a local store developed into a catering business and then into something even larger. He had some struggles along the way, but you can now find West End Fresh Salads Chicken Salad and Pimiento in over 40 locations in the state of Mississippi as well as AL and TN.