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Have you ever felt like you were shouting into the void—sending out resumes, reaching out on LinkedIn, trying to network your way forward—only to feel more disconnected than ever?

What if the answer isn't doing more… but pausing long enough to reconnect with yourself, clarify what you actually want, and build relationships that don't feel transactional?

In this episode, Esra Uzun Mason shares how career transitions can become opportunities for clarity, connection, and growth. The conversation explores layoffs and the uncertainty many professionals are facing, while offering a grounded perspective on how to navigate change with intention and support.

At the center of the discussion is Papriqqa and its Community Kitchen — a cohort-based networking experience designed to help people reconnect with themselves, build meaningful relationships, and move forward with greater confidence.

What we cover in this conversation

• Why transitions can feel disorienting, especially when work, identity, and security are shifting at the same time.
• How to pause, reflect, and clarify what you really want before rushing into the next thing.
• Why non-transactional relationships matter when building a career and navigating uncertainty.

Esra’s background in more than 12 years of Learning & Development and her work creating scalable, human-centered employee development ecosystems.
How Papriqqa’s Community Kitchen brings together mindfulness, design thinking, creative writing, group coaching, accountability, and free 1:1 coaching.
The role of the kitchen metaphor in creating an authentic, community-driven approach to networking.

Connect with Esra Uzon Mason and Papriqqa Community Kitchen

https://esrauzunmason.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/papriqqa/

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What if the next contract you pursue isn't just about revenue—but about building jobs, stability, and a legacy that lasts?

In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we continue our Money Mindset series - sponsored by PNC Bank - by exploring how the beliefs we hold about money shape the way we approach government contracting, funding readiness, and community building.

Podcast hosts Rinnie Orr and Stephanie Terry sit down with Jessica Richey, an award-winning entrepreneur, government contracting expert, Founder & CEO of NC Spotless Pros Powerwashing, Chief Strategist at Richey Workforce Development, business instructor at Wake Tech, and WEBB Squared Board member to unpack the mindset shifts that turn scarcity into strategy and competition into collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

• Readiness is a practice, not a destination
• Community is a strategy, not just a network
• Legacy is built one intentional decision at a time 
• Your next contract can be a pathway—not just a paycheck

Connect with Jessica Richey:

Jessica Richey, MBA | LinkedIn 

Richey Workforce Development | Business Strategies 

About WEBB Squared:

WEBB Squared is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator building wealth through entrepreneurship for Black and Brown businesses in Chatham County. We offer free entrepreneurial coaching, mindset workshops, and promotion of BIPOC businesses in our community.  

Learn more at www.webbsquared.org
email: [email protected]

Special Thank You to our Money Mindset Podcast Sponsor:

This Money Mindset series is brought to you by PNC Bank, a proud supporter of The WEBB Squared and the entrepreneurial community we serve.

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What happens when music meets marketing? When creativity collides with strategy? When one person masters the art of storytelling across two completely different worlds?

In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we sit down with Edith McCaskill  - AKA Deja Belle - whose discovered that whether you're crafting a melody or building a brand, it all comes down to storytelling, creativity, and collaboration.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How storytelling shapes both art and business
• Why collaboration amplifies creative impact
• The mindset shifts that unlock innovation across industries

Plus, you'll hear something you won't hear anywhere else: an original song created exclusively for The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

This is a conversation about finding your voice, building authentic connections, and understanding that creativity isn't confined to a single lane — it's a way of thinking that transforms everything you touch.

Unisong, founded in 2026 by Edith "Deja Belle" McCaskill and Tessie Castillo, aims to foster community engagement in North Carolina through inclusive song circles and music workshops that facilitate connection, emotional expression, and personal and collective healing.

Learn more about Deja Belle:  www.dejabelle.com

Unisong: www.Dejabelle.com/unisong

Contact Edith McCaskill for marketing needs:  [email protected] 

• The WEBB Remedy Podcast is produced and edited by Rinnie Orr, WEBB Squared's Executive Director. 
• Podcast Music by Deja Belle and Matty McCaskill.  
• Our podcast studio is located at 79 West Innovation Hub in Pittsboro, NC.

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Have you ever had a job that paid the bills—but left you anxious, unseen, or unsure you could keep going?

In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, podcast host Rinnie Orr sits down with Alexa Avery, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who turned her personal experience with job anxiety into a mission-driven business rooted in dignity and opportunity.

Alexa is the founder of Lecca Service Group, a North Carolina-based company providing Airbnb property management and premium cleaning services for vacation rentals and commercial businesses across Durham, Apex, Pittsboro, Fuquay-Varina, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas.

But this conversation goes beyond cleaning and operations—it's about values. Alexa shares how she's building a company culture where people are respected, paid fairly, and supported to grow. We talk about her journey from employee to founder, how community support through WEBB Squared helped her push through imposter syndrome, and what it takes to scale with confidence while staying rooted in purpose.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How job anxiety became the catalyst for entrepreneurship
• Building a business grounded in respect, fair pay, and transparency
• The mindset shift from employee to founder
• Navigating imposter syndrome as a young entrepreneur
• How community support accelerates confidence and growth

About the Guest

Alexa Avery is the founder of Lecca Service Group, established in January 2025. Based in North Carolina, Lecca provides comprehensive Airbnb property management and premium cleaning services for vacation rentals and commercial businesses. Alexa's vision is to expand statewide while building a company culture rooted in dignity, transparency, and opportunity for every team member.

Resources + Links

Lecca Service Group 

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What money message did you inherit — and is it helping or holding you back?

In this powerful episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast's Money Mindset Conversation Series - sponsored by PNC Bank - co-hosts Rinnie Orr and Stephanie Terry sit down with Alexa Avery, Founder of Lecca Service Group, to explore how race, class, gender, and family messaging shape what feels "normal" or "possible" financially for entrepreneurs.

This conversation goes deep — unpacking the Cycle of Socialization, generational trauma, and the unique mindset barriers BIPOC founders face when it comes to funding, pricing, and asking for what they're worth.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

The Cycle of Socialization Around Money

• How beliefs about money are shaped long before we make our first financial decision
• The role of family, culture, religion, media, and social systems in teaching us what's "normal" financially
• How race, class, and gender influence what people believe is financially possible
• Ways to interrupt the cycle and start rewriting inherited money beliefs

Key Takeaways:

• Money beliefs are learned — and they can be unlearned
• Breaking cycles requires both mindset work and structural support
• Financial empowerment starts with awareness and community

Sources: Harro, Bobbie. "The Cycle of Socialization." Readings for Diversity and Social Justice, 3rd ed., edited by Maurianne Adams, Routledge, 2000, 15–21. 

For more information - 

WEBB Squared, www.webbsquared.org, contact [email protected]

WEBB KiDDZ, www.webbkiddz.com, contact [email protected]

Lecca Service Group, www.leccaservicegroup.org, contact [email protected]

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Special Thanks:
This episode is sponsored by PNC Bank, proud collaborator of WEBB Squared in creating the Money Mindset Conversation Series.

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Are you charging what you’re worth—or just what you think people will pay?

In this lively episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast Money Mindset Series - sponsored by PNC Bank - co-hosts Rinnie Orr and Stephanie Basima Terry sit down with Dr. Henry C. McKoy, President and CEO of the Carolina Community Impact Fund, to unpack the tricky intersection of pricing, money mindset, and entrepreneur burnout.

Dr. McKoy brings a powerhouse background—from banking and entrepreneurship to teaching and public service—to help entrepreneurs rethink how they value their time, energy, and expertise.

Together, the trio dives into:

• The real cost of underpricing your products and services
• How to calculate your true value (and stop guessing your worth)
• Why burnout often starts with mindset, not workload
• Practical ways to build systems, delegate, and protect your energy
• How to reframe sales as service and lead with purpose

Questions to reflect on while you listen:

• Are you setting prices that reflect your value—or your fears?
• What stories do you tell yourself about money and worth?
• How can you shift from survival mode to sustainability?
• What would it look like to treat sales as an act of service, not self‑promotion?
• Where can you create more space for rest, strategy, and joy in your business?

This episode is equal parts strategy session and mindset reset—perfect for any entrepreneur ready to stop discounting themselves and start building a business that honors both purpose and profit.

Grab your favorite drink, press play, and get ready to rethink how you price, sell, and sustain your entrepreneurial journey.

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Special Thanks:
This episode is sponsored by PNC Bank, proud collaborator of WEBB Squared in creating the Money Mindset Conversation Series.

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Transitions and New Beginnings — How we are "squaring" WEBB

Have you ever felt the pull to step into something new—even when it means leaving behind something you helped build?

In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty and challenge of transitions, growth, and new beginnings within the WEBB community. Co‑founder Stephanie Terry joins us to share her inspiring journey to amplify the mission and vision of  WEBB Squared through the launch of a new B-Corp WEBB KiDDZ -  a new venture rooted in the same mission of empowerment, equity, and community impact.

Together, Stephanie and Rinnie explore what it means to embrace change, honor legacy, and create space for fresh ideas to bloom. This conversation is about courage, creativity, and the power of trusting your next chapter.

So grab your coffee or favorite beverage, settle in, and join us for a heartfelt dialogue about transformation, purpose, and the next evolution of WEBB Squared and the launch of WEBB KiDDZ.

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In this kickoff episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast Money Mindset Series - Sponsored by PNC Bank - co-hosts Rinnie Orr and Stephanie Terry talk with Venus Myles, Senior Vice President and Carolinas Market Manager for PNC Community Development Banking, to explore how our beliefs about money shape the way we do business.

From pricing and hiring to investing and risk-taking, mindset plays a powerful role in all financial decision entrepreneurs make. Venus brings both practical banking expertise and deep community insight to help listeners move from fear to clarity — and from a scarcity to abundance mindset.

Together, they unpack what it means to build a healthy relationship with your banker, how to prepare for funding, and why mindset is just as important as money when it comes to business growth.

In This Episode:

• What “community development banking” really means — and how it supports entrepreneurs
• How scarcity thinking shows up in business decisions (and how to reframe it)
• Practical steps to prepare for funding and protect your business
• How PNC Bank supports entrepreneurs beyond capital — through education, partnerships, and community programs

About the Guest:

As a PNC Community Development Banking Market Manager, Venus is committed to driving economic empowerment in communities throughout the Carolinas. Venus works closely with small businesses to help deliver the financial solutions and resources they need to start, grow and scale their businesses. She is passionate about driving economic growth, equity, and resilience in underserved communities.

Background and Experience

With over 30 years of experience in leading teams and 13 years of experience in banking, credit, and lending, Venus specializes in designing and implementing financial solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and neighborhoods to thrive. Throughout her career, Venus has collaborated closely with local organizations, nonprofits, and small business owners to foster sustainable economic development and access to critical financial resources. She brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges these communities face.

Venus joined PNC in March 2016 and served as a Regional Manager for Small Business Banking prior to her Community Development Banking role. In this capacity, she led a team of nearly 100 bankers to drive increases in Annual Revenue, Deposit Assets, Equity and Small Business Lending, and consistent annual household growth.

Venus serves on the board of Durham Tech Foundation, Durham Tech Properties, the Affordable Housing Strategic Council of the Duke Community Affairs Office, the NC Bankers Association Opportunity and Empowerment Council, and the Dean's Executive Advisory Board for Johnson C. Smith University. She is a graduate of two Leadership programs, a previous Junior League member, and a current member of the sorority Sigma Gamma Rho. Venus graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management from Bethel College.

Learn more about PNC Community Development Banking: pnc.com/communitydevelopmentbanking

Connect with Venus Myles on LinkedIn

Special Thanks:

This Money Mindset series is sponsored by PNC Bank, proud collaborator of WEBB Squared in creating the Money Mindset Conversation Series.

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Ministry in the Marketplace: Blending Faith, Order, and Purpose

What happens when faith meets strategy—and ministry meets the marketplace? 

In this episode, Antoinette McKie, founder of Antoinette McKie LLC, shares how she turned decades of ministry experience into a consulting and administrative business built on divine order and purpose. After more than 30 years of service in New Jersey, Antoinette stepped out in faith to begin a new chapter in North Carolina, merging her spiritual calling with her professional expertise. This conversation explores how she builds structure around vision, integrates faith into business, and helps others operate with clarity, peace, and purpose.

Guest Overview

Antoinette McKie is an ordained minister, consultant, and virtual assistant known as a “Marketplace Minister.” Through her company, Antoinette McKie LLC, she provides ministry consulting, administrative support, and virtual assistance to churches, organizations, and individuals. Her work brings peace, order, and growth to those serving others, allowing them to focus on their mission while she manages the systems that sustain it.

Her motto: “Ministry is the heart, consulting is the head, and administration is the hands.”
Her tagline: Real Life. Real Tools. Real Faith.

For more information on Antoinette McKie LLC - HOME | Antoinette McKie-Marketplace Minister

Check out Mindful Moments with the McKie's YouTube Channel

Mindful Moments with the McKies - YouTube

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What if self-care didn’t require another appointment, another commute, or another barrier to entry? In this episode, we sit down with Quentin McAdoo—Founder and Principal of Mobile Saltworks—to talk about wellness, alternative healing, and what it looks like to bring restoration directly to the people who need it most. From salt therapy to VR meditation, Quentin shares how his all-electric EV Salt Cave is redefining accessible, inclusive, and even fun self-care across North Carolina.

About Our Guest: Quentin McAdoo

Quentin McAdoo is the Founder of Mobile Saltworks, launched in January 2023. With 8+ years of experience across finance and healthcare, he’s a results-focused, servant leader known for practical problem-solving and building transformative partnerships. Quentin holds a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and industry-recognized certifications including PMI-ACP and CSPO. As the son and brother of military veterans, he is deeply committed to prioritizing veteran hiring as the business grows.

About Mobile Saltworks

Mobile Saltworks is a wellness-on-wheels company dedicated to making self-care more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive—especially for communities that often face barriers to wellness services.

Mission: Break down barriers between people and wellness through mobile, holistic, eco-friendly innovation.

 Flagship Offering: The EV Salt Cave—the world’s first all-electric mobile salt cave.

Services Inside the EV Salt Cave

• Salt Therapy (Halotherapy): respiratory support, immune support, stress relief
• Zero Gravity Massage Chairs: deep relaxation and recovery
• Virtual Reality Meditation: guided immersive meditation experiences
• Red Light Therapy: supports cellular function and helps reduce inflammation
• Chromotherapy (Color Light Therapy): mood and energy balancing

Who They Serve

• Individuals & Groups: seniors, athletes, parents, wellness seekers, event attendees
• Organizations: businesses, schools, hospitals, armed forces, and more via on-site wellness programs

Where They Operate

Resources & Links

• Mobile Saltworks: Home - Mobile Saltworks
• Book an appointment: Contact - Mobile Saltworks
• Follow Mobile Saltworks: Facebook
• Follow Quentin McAdoo: Quentin McAdoo, PMI-ACP | LinkedIn
• WEBB Remedy Podcast: The WEBB Remedy Podcast

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Disclaimer

This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before starting new wellness therapies.

About WEBB Squared

WEBB Squared is a 501(c)(3) EIN 86-3751750 whose mission is to recognize and address the wealth gap by providing a supportive ecosystem around rural, under-represented entrepreneurs living in and around Chatham County of North Carolina.  Make a contribution to WEBB Squared (EIN 86-3751750)

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We would love to hear from you.  Please contact [email protected] for more information.