Podcast
Inside Source
Hosted by BankPlus · EN
The Source is a network for women in business created by BankPlus to provide access to capital, education and networking events. The Source supports women in business at all levels, across varied industries, business sizes and professions. Whether you are starting in business, growing a business, seeking professional development, or have already had success in business, we hope you will go to The Source.
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Building a Legacy: Toya Barnes-Teamer & Tai Teamer on Leadership, Growth, and Generational Impact
1w ago00:53:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Inside Source, Mary Straton Smith sits down with Toya Barnes-Teamer and Tia Teamer for a meaningful conversation about legacy, leadership, and working alongside family. From the roots of Teamer Strategy Group to the ways the next generation is helping shape its future, this episode explores what it means to lead with excellence, stay open to growth, and create a business culture that values both innovation and people. It's an inspiring look at how strong values can guide both a company and a family across generations.
Transcribe →Belinda Stewart on Preserving History and Building Meaningful Places
May 500:26:51Tap to summarizeWhat does it look like to build a career that strengthens both people and place? On this episode of Inside Source, Mary Straton Smith talks with architect Belinda Stewart about the work of preserving history, serving communities, and leading with vision in a profession that shapes everyday life. From small-town roots to lasting impact across Mississippi, this conversation offers thoughtful insight on leadership, creativity, and the power of designing with purpose.
Transcribe →How Leisha Pickering Built Musee Bath with Purpose and Heart
Apr 700:44:48Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Inside Source, Mary Straton Smith talks with Musee Bath founder Leisha Pickering about the journey from a small creative idea to a thriving international business. Leisha reflects on motherhood, leadership, personal adversity, and why creating opportunity for others has remained central to her company's mission.
Transcribe →Building Opportunity Through Trust: The Hartwell Story
Mar 300:24:02Tap to summarizeWhat happens when trust, relationships, and opportunity come together? In this episode of Inside Source, host Mary Straton Smith sits down with Hartwell Furr and Brenley Rinuado, co-founders of the Hartwell Collective, to discuss how the seasonal Nanny Network evolved into a people-first staffing partner creating real career pathways for young women. From grassroots beginnings to long-term community building, this conversation highlights the power of relationships, integrity, and saying yes before you have it all figured out.
Transcribe →Between the Cracks of History: Giving Voice to the Women We Never Learned About
Feb 400:35:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Inside Source, we sit down with historical fiction author Gabriella Saab to explore how untold women's stories shape the way we understand identity, resilience, and belonging. From her journey as a lifelong writer with a background in marketing to becoming a traditionally published author, Gabriella shares how curiosity, research, and creative discipline come together to bring forgotten moments of history back to life. We talk about her process for balancing historical accuracy with imagination, how she chooses the pivotal moments in history she wants to explore, and why women's experiences—often overlooked in textbooks—deserve to be centered and remembered.
Transcribe →Service Before Strategy: How Roberta Swann Built Lasting Impact at the Table
Jan 700:41:43Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to bring scientists, business leaders, government officials, and communities together around a shared vision? In this episode, Roberta Swann of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program shares her unexpected journey from economics and community development into environmental leadership. She reflects on partnership-building, long-term thinking, conservation as quality-of-life strategy, and why listening, service, and faith have shaped the way she leads.
Transcribe →Making Wellbeing Human Again: Carrie Smith on Purpose, Resilience, and Caring for College Students
Dec 1500:43:58Tap to summarizeWhat if wellness wasn't something extra—but essential? In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach at the University of Georgia, shares her winding career journey from corporate PR in New York to founding a groundbreaking student support program in Athens. Carrie opens up about mental health, meaningful pivots, and the power of simply "taping ankles"—creating space for students to be heard, seen, and supported. From suicide prevention (QPR training) to why back-to-school photos can unexpectedly trigger deep reflection, this episode is an honest look at what it means to be well, human, and present—for ourselves and each other.
Transcribe →Using Your Voice: Sandra Klaich on Confidence, Career Growth, and Building an Authentic Brand
Nov 400:36:15Tap to summarizeFrom Mississippi to Capitol Hill, Sandra Sentell Klaich has built a career on connection, courage, and authenticity. In this episode of Inside Source, we sit down with Sandra, Vice President of Government Affairs at Amentum, to talk about mentorship, navigating male-dominated spaces, and why using your voice can change everything. She channels her experiences into real-world lessons on confidence, self-advocacy, personal branding, and mentoring the next generation, and shares them through her program Unspoken, where she gives real-world tips to young women in the early stages of their careers. It's an empowering conversation about showing up, standing out, and believing in your own worth.
Transcribe →Designing Stories: Mary Sanders Cavicchi on Spaces, Restaurants, and Jackson's Creative Heart
Oct 700:33:10Tap to summarizeFrom luxury hotels in D.C. to iconic restaurants in Jackson, designer and entrepreneur Mary Sanders Cavicchi shares how storytelling shapes every space she touches. In this conversation, she opens up about balancing beauty and functionality, preserving community institutions like Hall & Mal's, and why she believes design should reflect personal and local identity. With candid reflections on challenges, lessons learned, and the joy of creating spaces that transport people, Mary reveals what it takes to build not just rooms, but stories worth living in.
Transcribe →From Mom to Virtual Assistant: Katherine Rosenblatt on Building Flexibility, Family, and a Thriving Business
Sep 200:43:21Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a mom's desire for flexibility meets entrepreneurial grit? Katherine Rosenblatt shares her journey from corporate consulting to founding Mom to Virtual Assistant, a company connecting moms with meaningful, remote work. In this episode, she opens up about balancing motherhood and business, shifting from client work to building a scalable company, working alongside her husband, and helping other women discover their potential. Her story is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about titles or money—it's about creating the life you want for yourself and your family
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