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.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ashley Scott interviews Dr. Bianca Kiovati. They

discuss Dr. Kiovati’s journey from being a medical practitioner to becoming

an entrepreneur and launching her organic, gluten-free beverage company

called Simplicity Beverages. She talks about what inspired her business idea,

the challenges of balancing her medical practice and growing a new

company, her goals to make Simplicity Beverages a household name, and the

importance of sustainability in her production process. Overall, it’s an

interview about an entrepreneur’s story of starting a beverage business.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Lewis Deas of Try Deas and Other Treats

discusses his journey in the nut business. He shares how his family history

and the inspiration from his aunts influenced his nut flavors, including the

popular red velvet cashews. Despite facing unique challenges as a black

male entrepreneur, including concerns about branding and sensitivity in

the MeToo era, Lewis persevered and found that his brand brought joy to

many. He highlights the importance of mentors and the support of

organizations like the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs in his

entrepreneurial journey.