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: 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.