SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Susan Simmons Stevenson, founder of the

Lifecycle Network, shares her entrepreneurial journey and what led her to

start her own business. She discusses the challenges she faced as an

entrepreneur, such as breaking through corporate barriers, and

emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships to

secure contracts. Susan also talks about her company’s services, which

include staffing and HR solutions, as well as their commitment to diversity

and inclusivity in the workforce.

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.