SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: L’Angela Lee, the founder of Honeysuckle Moon, a

skincare and wellness company. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey,

including challenges she faced as an African American business owner, how

she overcame obstacles, and her thoughts on succession planning and

inspiring the next generation. The interview focuses on Elangela’s experience

building her business and her involvement with the Russell Innovation

Center for Entrepreneurs.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ashley Scott interviews MT Strickland, an

entrepreneur who started a company called Metricmate that makes

sensors to track your workout data. They discuss Strickland’s journey to

starting Metricmate, overcoming challenges like the pandemic, appearing

on Shark Tank, and the importance of the Russell Innovation Center for

Entrepreneurs in supporting Metricmate’s growth.