In today's episode, I sit down with Mobile Baykeeper's executive director Casi Callaway. We talked with Casi about how she ended up in the nonprofit world and specifically how she ended up in the environmental protection arena. She tells us about returning to the Mobile area after spending some time away to take Mobile Baykeeper to the next level. She also talks to us about a few of the initiatives that they are putting a lot of effort into. I do hope you enjoy this, so let's dive right in with Casi Callaway.

In this week's episode we sit down with Heiko Einfeld, the Executive Director of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. I ask Heiko questions about his background as the owner of a hotel, where he would like to see the eastern shore in the year 2020, and what resources the local chamber has for new entrepreneurs and business owners. Let's dive right in with Heiko Einfeld.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Kate Carver, the Executive Director of Dumas Wesley Community Center. Dumas Wesley has the mission statement of educating, empowering, and enriching the local community. They have a handful of programs that are not just handouts. Kate describes how they work with the participants over the course of months to educate them on how to move their lives to the next level. She also talks about a huge need that they have that could impact their ministry in a huge way. Let's dive right in with Kate Carver.

In this weeks episode we sit down with Jonathan McConnell. Jonathan connected with me a few months ago on LinkedIn and I remember my inner Jason Bourne getting a little gitty. You see, Jonathan is the CEO of Meridian. Meridian provides security services for all over the world. When [00:00:46] Jonathan started Meridian after the Maersk Alabama was hijacked. He is a former Marine that provides jobs to Marines, and since we recorded this episode, Jonathan has announced his candidacy to challenge Senator Shelby for his seat. Jonathan is a great guy and a very astute businessman. He shares some great stories as part of this interview, so let's dive right in with Jonathan McConnell.

In today's episode I sit down with Mobile's mayor, Sandy Stimpson. We talk about the mayor's experience working at Gulf Lumber Company and the things he learned working his way up in that business. We also talk about some of the changes he's trying to push for to make Mobile more business friendly. He gives a peek into the day of a mayor and the busy schedule he keeps, and I think this is a different look of the mayor of our fine city. I do hope you enjoy this, so let's dive right in with Mayor Stimpson.

In this episode, I sit with Sean Herman of the Bell Rose Tattoo Shop in Daphne. What I was not expecting when preparing for this interview was Sean's depth of historical knowledge of this area. I think you will find it really interesting as he tells of legends and tales of the area. He is also one of the better tattoo artist I have ever seen and he stays booked out two years. Two years, what business owner would not want to stay booked out two years? Well, in this episode he talks about how he has done that and more, so let's dive right in with Sean Herman.

In this episode, I sit down with Panini Pete. Pete owns several restaurants in our area from his namesake Panini Pete's, to his recent venture Sunset Pointe. We also talk about how he got started at the CIA, Culinary Institute of America, that is. We also talk about his approach to business and the things he is focusing on now as he expands his restaurant empire. We discuss his involvement with thee Messlords which is a group of chefs that travel the world to bring cheer and good food to the active duty men and women in the military. He is a character and a really awesome guy. Let's dive right in with Panini Pete. `

In today's episode I sit down with Grant Zarzour from the Fuse Project. Fuse Project is a local non-profit dedicated to projects benefiting children in our area. In this episode you'll hear Grant talk about the results they're seeing in the programs they have been invested in. You'll also hear why Grant who is currently in residency at USA decided to start a nonprofit. You'll hear him talk about the awesome dragon boat races they hold Five River Delta every year. Fuse Project really believes in go big or go home. So let's dive right in with Grant Zarzour.

In today's show I sit down with Brooks Conkle. Brooks is actually involved in a number of different businesses. He has a real estate firm that he started up. He also flips houses and he has something called the Mobile Rundown which is an email list of all the events that are happening in the Mobile area. He and his wife also have a new startup which is a fashion truck. Anyway, let's dive right in with Brooks Conkle.

In today's show I sit down with Todd Greer. Todd is one of the partners of Exchange 202 which is a co-working space located on Government street in downtown Mobile. For those of you that are not familiar with co-working, the idea is that you share space with other businesses. There is a community that happens that is pretty impressive. Anyway, Todd and his partners have spared no expense in the facility that they have on Government Street in the old Red Square space. If you haven't seen it, check it out. Let's dive right in with Todd Greer.