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What if debt isn’t the enemy, but a tool you’ve been afraid to use?

In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we’re rethinking the money mindsets that can keep entrepreneurs from moving forward: the fear of debt, the confusion around risk, and the shame that can sometimes arise when it’s time to ask for capital.

Host Rinnie Orr, Executive Director of WEBB Squared, is joined by Judy Batista, CEO and founder of Laughing Monitos, as well as PNC Bank Business Banking leaders Nicole “Nikki” Hibbs and Joshua Wingo.

Together, they explore what it really means to become lending-ready and approach funding with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.

The conversation examines how entrepreneurs can think strategically about debt, evaluate risk, understand cash flow, and prepare for productive conversations with lenders. It also invites business owners to consider a different perspective: funding conversations are not about personal worth or asking for a favor. They are opportunities to explore whether the right financial partnership can help bring a business vision to life.

This episode is part of WEBB Squared’s Money Mindset Conversation Series, sponsored by PNC Bank.

Meet co-host Judy Batista CEO and Founder, Laughing Monitos

Judy Batista is a bilingual speech-language pathologist with more than 15 years of experience supporting young children’s communication development.

As the founder of Laughing Monitos, Judy provides play-based, evidence-based therapy for children ages 0–4. She specializes in speech, language, and feeding disorders and is passionate about empowering multicultural families through compassionate, personalized care.

Judy also brings the perspective of an entrepreneur who is building and growing a mission-driven business.

Meet our guests:

Nicole “Nikki” Hibbs, Business Banking Regional Sales Leader, PNC Bank — Western Carolinas

Nicole “Nikki” Hibbs is the Business Banking regional sales leader for PNC’s Western Carolinas market, which includes the Triad and Charlotte regions.

In this role, she leads a team of relationship managers who help local small business owners grow and scale their ventures.

With 30 years of experience in financial services, Nikki brings broad expertise from a variety of roles across retail, business, and commercial banking.

Based in Murphy, North Carolina, Nikki is actively involved in her community through organizations including the Cherokee County Chamber, the Murphy Business Association, and the Rotary Club of Murphy.

Joshua Wingo, Business Banking Regional Sales Leader, PNC Bank — Eastern Carolinas

Joshua Wingo serves as the Business Banking regional sales leader for PNC’s Eastern Carolinas market, overseeing the Triangle, Wilmington, and Charleston regions.

He leads a team of relationship managers dedicated to delivering lending, treasury management, and financial solutions that help businesses grow, improve cash flow, and operate more efficiently.

With extensive experience in retail and business banking, Josh is recognized for his consultative leadership style, commitment to client success, and ability to develop high-performing teams.

Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Josh is an active supporter of local economic development efforts. He works closely with community organizations, business leaders, and nonprofits to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen the communities PNC serves.

About The WEBB Remedy Podcast

The WEBB Remedy Podcast is a mindset-shifting podcast from WEBB Squared, a nonprofit working to recognize and address the wealth gap by building a supportive ecosystem around rural and underrepresented entrepreneurs in and around Chatham County, North Carolina.

Through honest conversations, the podcast explores entrepreneurship, mindset, community, wealth-building, and the relationships that help people and businesses grow.

Special thanks to PNC Bank for supporting this important conversation series and helping create space for entrepreneurs to build financial clarity, confidence, and capacity.

Connect and Learn More

Learn more about WEBB Squared, its coaching, workshops, and entrepreneur support services:  www.webbsquared.org

Learn more about Laughing Monitos:  www.laughingmonitos.com

Learn more about PNC Bank’s business banking resources: PNC Bank Business Resources

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What happens when a lifelong love of books becomes a business that helps stories, culture, and community find their next chapter?

Welcome to The WEBB Remedy Podcast, a mindset-shifting podcast from WEBB Squared, a nonprofit working to recognize and address the wealth gap by building a supportive ecosystem for rural and underrepresented entrepreneurs in and around Chatham County, North Carolina.

In this episode, host and producer Rinnie Orr sits down with Victor Harris, founder of The Ink Crypt, an independent online bookstore based in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Victor shares the story behind his lifelong love of reading and the family influences, educational experiences, and early work opportunities that helped shape his relationship with books. He also discusses his time working at UNC Press as a high school student and how that experience introduced him to a space where books, learning, and the written word were deeply valued.

The conversation explores what makes The Ink Crypt unique, from its focus on literary discovery to its commitment to giving books another life. Victor explains how he curates the store’s selection, the kinds of books that come through trade-ins, and the joy of helping readers discover unexpected treasures.

Rinnie and Victor also discuss the broader role of independent bookstores, including their importance as cultural, educational, and community spaces. Together, they consider what it really takes to sustain a bookstore—especially in a digital marketplace—and why loving books is only one part of the work involved in running a successful bookstore.

A Conversation About More Than Books

At the heart of this episode is a conversation about entrepreneurship, memory, culture, and community.

The Ink Crypt is not simply an online store. It is an expression of Victor’s relationship with books and a space where readers can encounter stories, ideas, and possibilities. The episode also highlights the work behind the experience—the planning, curation, customer service, visibility, and community support required to keep an independent bookstore alive.

For more information on Victor and The Ink Crypt: theinkcrypt.com

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How can the growth happening across Chatham County and Siler City create more pathways to meaningful work, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and lasting community wealth?

In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we continue our Money Mindset series - sponsored by PNC Bank. We explore how local economic development, public policy, and community growth shape what entrepreneurs believe is possible.

Our guest, Siler City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Travis Patterson shares his perspective on the changes taking place in Siler City and throughout Chatham County. 

We discuss the opportunities that growth can create, the challenges it can bring, and the importance of making sure longtime residents, small business owners, and underrepresented entrepreneurs have a meaningful place in the county’s future.

Together, we consider how economic development influences more than buildings, businesses, and investment. It also affects people’s sense of belonging, access to opportunity, and belief in what they can build for themselves, their families, and their communities.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The economic growth taking place in Chatham County and Siler City
• How local development can shape entrepreneurial opportunity
• The relationship between public policy and small business success
• Who benefits from growth—and who may feel left out
• The importance of community voice in economic development
• How entrepreneurs can stay informed and engaged
• What it means to build an inclusive future for Siler City
• The role of collaboration, dialogue, and shared responsibility in community growth

A Key Takeaway

Growth is not only about what gets built. It is also about who gets access, who gets heard, and who is invited to participate in the opportunities being created.

Connect with Travis Patterson:

Email: [email protected]

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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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Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared’s annual campaign. 

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What does it really mean to market with a conscience?

In this episode of the WEBB Remedy Podcast, host Rinnie Orr, Executive Director and podcast producer for WEBB Squared, sits down with Lysandra Weber for a thoughtful conversation about marketing, values, creativity, and what it takes to build a business with intention.

Lysandra is the artist behind WEBB Squared’s logo, and her approach to marketing goes far beyond visibility. She believes marketing is about telling the truth, building trust, and helping the right people find you. That philosophy  -  Marketing with a Conscience - shapes the way she supports entrepreneurs, artists, makers, and creative businesses.

During the conversation, Lysandra shares her entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on the experiences that first pulled her into marketing and the lessons she learned working with global brands, creative ventures, and her own clothing brand. She also talks about the kind of clients she loves working with, why authenticity matters so deeply in branding, and how to create marketing that feels aligned, human, and effective.

Rinnie and Lysandra also explore:

• what “Marketing with a Conscience” looks like in real life
• how to build trust through authentic messaging
• where creative inspiration comes from
• advice for entrepreneurs who are just getting started with their marketing
• what it means to build a business that is both strategic and values-driven

The episode closes with a quick lightning round and a reflection on what listeners can take away from a more thoughtful, intentional approach to marketing.

To connect with Lysandra;

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lysandragibbs/

Website: www.lysandraweber.com

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To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

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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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Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

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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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Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared’s annual campaign. 

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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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Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
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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.

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Lecca Service Group 

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Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

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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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Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

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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.

Support the show

Thank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"
To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.

Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared’s annual campaign. 

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