SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ashley Scott interviews Teresa Bostic, the co[1]founder of Kayla’s Italian Ice with her daughter Kayla. They discuss how

Kayla’s entrepreneurial spirit and perseverance led them to start and grow

the italian ice business, including pivoting during the pandemic. Teresa also

talks about the value of being a stakeholder at the Russell Innovation Center

for Entrepreneurs.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: African American entrepreneur Brian Davis started his own service-disabled, veteran-owned company in November 2020. He has received contracts from local companies like BlackRock, and his goal is to grow his business and give minorities an opportunity to do creative and innovative work. He credits mentorship and networking with his success, and he advises other entrepreneurs to follow through on their commitments.