After working in medical and research settings, audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant parlayed a passion for hearing health into OtoPro Technologies, a hearing conservation business that takes her all over the country as her clients’ own “hearing concierge.” Inside Source asked Grace about her career in STEM, hearing loss as a facet of our overall health, and why she loves being underestimated.

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We’re All Ears: Dr. Grace Sturdivant

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and The Source is going teal! Because of its vague, “silent” symptoms, ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed until its later stages. Dr. Mildred Ridgway is a Gynecologic Oncologist at University of Mississippi Medical Center and has dedicated her life to treating women with ovarian cancer and other gynecologic cancers. Inside Source talked with Dr. Ridgway about her career in medicine and why she chose GYN oncology as her specialty.

The Source Goes Teal: Ovarian Cancer Awareness

The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi plays an important role in advancing economic security for women. With an extensive career in nonprofit work and her valuable experience with fundraising, working with boards of directors, and day-to-day functionality of a foundation, Tracy DeVries is just as passionate about her work today as the day she started. She talks with #InsideSource about supporting women in the workplace, invisible labor, and how to measure success in a nonprofit.  

Tracy DeVries: When Women Thrive, Communities Thrive

Lindsey Bell turned the age-old question of “what’s for dinner?” into a business that takes the guesswork out of feeding families. The Dinner Darling herself sits down with Inside Source to talk about being an entrepreneur in the age of social media, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and why it’s ok for working women to talk about the money side of our professions.

The Dinner Darling: Writing Her Own Recipe for Success

If you’ve spent any time on social media, chances are you’ve seen Nicole McLaughlin (or at least her well-manicured hands) on a recipe prep video for All Recipes, or an accompanying hilarious “Mom Vs.” video. She talks with #InsideSource about the traditional to digital media transition, her hopes for the future generation of professional women, and what her kids think of her TikTok fame.

Nicole McLaughlin: Working Motherhood “Well Done”

Small business owner Nancy King of Nandy’s Candy has been keeping Jackson, Mississippi in tasty treats for over 40 years. She, along with daughter Emmie, work hand-in-hand to grow and evolve their business while staying true to their traditional roots. They sat down with Inside Source to discuss their sweet successes, sour challenges, and what they’re still learning from one another.

Sweet Success: How a Mother-Daughter Team Makes It Work

Mandi Stanley has built a career doing what many people fear the very most in life and has grown accustomed to answering more than a few questions about it. Mississippi’s first Certified Public Speaker sits down with Inside Source to discuss how professional speaking became her job, growing an audience, and shares one of the best tips she’s ever heard.

Mandi Stanley: Commanding a Presence through Public Speaking

Many of us have had our work environments turned upside down by things beyond our control, and working from home is a new reality. Nicole Brown, Learning & Engagement Specialist at Butler Snow, is making the work from home life work for her. Inside Source asked her about keeping her productivity up, staying motivated, and why taking care of yourself is more important now than ever.

Working from Home: Making It Work for You

Kellye Smith, a Team Leader and Resource Consultant for Ross & Yerger has a way of explaining the benefits of workplace policy manuals to those of us who may get lost or overwhelmed after the first sentence. She talks with #InsideSource about where businesses might be exposed to risk, how an employee’s needs change during their career, and why a thorough and accurate handbook goes way deeper than dress code and tardiness.

Let’s Check the Handbook: How Written Policies Benefit Business

Employment attorney Lindsay Dowdle with Jones Walker LLP is a workplace policies and procedures master. She uses her expertise every day to help companies large and small develop frameworks to not only protect the businesses but cultivate an environment for employees to thrive. Inside Source talks with Lindsay about conducting annual evaluations, the importance of consistency, and enforcing it all.

It’s Our Policy: The Importance of Workplace Policy and Procedure

Dr. Wendy Lewis of The Winning Smile Dental Group is the definition of "goal-getter." Not only did she accomplish her childhood dream of being a dentist, but she also added the title of business woman to her resume as well. Inside Source visits with Dr. Lewis to discuss finding a career you love, navigating a pandemic, and striking a balance between her roles as a wife and mom, a woman in medicine, and a business owner.

Smiling through It All: Wendy Lewis, DMD

Inside Source points the mic at our producer Casey Combest for this episode about podcasting and why it's valuable to a brand or business. Casey answers our questions about cutting through the noise, building brand loyalty, and why this form of media is a good investment for your business.

Casey Combest: Do You Want to Build a Podcast?

Cindy Ayers-Elliott left the Big Apple and the fast-paced world of investment banking for another type of investment: in an urban farm in Jackson, Mississippi called Foot Print Farms. Inside Source sits down with her to discuss cooperative farming, her mind for business and education, and feeding her community – literally and figuratively.

Cindy Ayers-Elliott: From High Heels to Work Boots

Lauren Ann Cooper was in her mid-twenties when she opened her first L.A. Green and has since watched it grow to three locations and online, growing a loyal fan base of women who keep coming to her for not only beautiful clothing, but for outstanding service. She talks to Inside Source about being underestimated, why she considers retail a service industry, and learning from both failures and successes.

Lauren Ann Cooper: Giving Service a New Look

Nashville-based The Callaway is a communications agency whose specialty is making small businesses big and big businesses small. This kind of creative, forward thinking is a product of CEO Libby Callaway, a former fashion editor and journalist who brings her style-focused approach to her wide range of clients. She visited with Inside Source to discuss her experiences with pivoting with purpose, curation and collaboration, and leading an all-women team.

Libby Callaway: Redefining Creative Communication

The Source is a network for women in business created by BankPlus to provide access to capital, education and networking events. The Source supports women in business at all levels, across varied industries, business sizes and professions. Whether you are starting in business, growing a business, seeking professional development, or have already had success in business, we hope you will go to The Source.

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