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: In this episode, the host, Ashley Scott,

interviews Val Barnett of Immerse, a handmade product company that

focuses on helping people relax through custom scent blends, including

soy wax candles, soaps, body butters, and lip balms. Val discusses her

entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she faces, and how she secured

funding for her business. She also emphasizes the importance of self-care

and mental health and her plans for the future, including expanding into

luxury retail.