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On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Raegan Johnson sits down with Monique Block, communications director of The BALSA Foundation — the philanthropic arm of The BALSA (Biotechnology and Life Science Advising) Group. Block shares how the foundation is providing mentorship, resources, and funding to first-time entrepreneurs to help promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region. Learn more about the BALSA Foundation at balsafoundation.com Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia.

Rachel Simon-Lee is a master storyteller and has been storytelling thru video production for 15 years. In 2011, she joined the Media Services team at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis. That year, the Nashville native became the only dedicated surgical video producer in the organization. Simon-Lee was instrumental in finding technology-based solutions for performance improvement and clinical research studies for The St. Louis Children's and Washington University Heart Center. Her technical skill, knowledge of medical procedures, and portfolio of over 200 surgical case edits became the catalyst for her start-up, Heartwork Videos. Her awards include: Startup Connection Showcase (2017), St. Louis American Foundation- Salute to Excellence in Healthcare (2017), BALSA Foundation grant winner (2017) and FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Leader (2016). Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

You know we have a bias for good food and great company – this episode delivers on both! Annie Magny, founder of One Dish Wonders, joins Alyce Wilson, Director of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, to share her entrepreneurial journey. After retiring from a major telecommunications company with nearly 30 years of service, Annie realized that there was more to do than be retired – she just didn’t realize how much work it would take! Thankfully, with the help of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, The BALSA Foundation and great mentors she is now well into her second act as a food entrepreneur. Despite all the hard work, Annie is excited to be on this personal and fulfilling journey. And you can be a part of the experience from your own dining room table. One Dish Wonders makes it easy for families to eat delicious meals together again. Need to figure what’s for dinner tonight or what’s on the menu for your next corporate or family event – Annie has what you need. Inspired by her story and eager to write your own? Alyce shares how Grace Hill Women’s Business Center provides the 16-week WIBO program, one-on-one counseling and speaker series to help entrepreneurs learn the ropes. The list of industries represented among WIBO graduates includes beauty, construction, finance, energy, retail, transportation, food and fitness industries – among others – what sector will you revolutionize?! In this episode: -How Grace Hill serves entrepreneurs with courses, training, resources and exposure -What is it to be “Entrepreneurially Curious” and how it can expand your business ventures -How your foundational business mission can open the door for even greater opportunities -How is Annie Magny found answers, accountability and success with the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center MORE INFO www.onedishwonderful.com www.gracehillwbc.org

You know we have a bias for good food and great company – this episode delivers on both! Annie Magny, founder of One Dish Wonders, joins Alyce Wilson, Director of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, to share her entrepreneurial journey. After retiring from a major telecommunications company with nearly 30 years of service, Annie realized that there was more to do than be retired – she just didn’t realize how much work it would take! Thankfully, with the help of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, The BALSA Foundation and great mentors she is now well into her second act as a food entrepreneur. Despite all the hard work, Annie is excited to be on this personal and fulfilling journey. And you can be a part of the experience from your own dining room table. One Dish Wonders makes it easy for families to eat delicious meals together again. Need to figure what’s for dinner tonight or what’s on the menu for your next corporate or family event – Annie has what you need. Inspired by her story and eager to write your own? Alyce shares how Grace Hill Women’s Business Center provides the 16-week WIBO program, one-on-one counseling and speaker series to help entrepreneurs learn the ropes. The list of industries represented among WIBO graduates includes beauty, construction, finance, energy, retail, transportation, food and fitness industries – among others – what sector will you revolutionize?! In this episode: -How Grace Hill serves entrepreneurs with courses, training, resources and exposure -What is it to be “Entrepreneurially Curious” and how it can expand your business ventures -How your foundational business mission can open the door for even greater opportunities -How is Annie Magny found answers, accountability and success with the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center MORE INFO

You know we have a bias for good food and great company – this episode delivers on both! Annie Magny, founder of One Dish Wonders, joins Alyce Wilson, Director of the Grace Hill Women's Business Center, to share her entrepreneurial journey. After retiring from a major telecommunications company with nearly 30 years of service, Annie realized that there was more to do than be retired – she just didn't realize how much work it would take! Thankfully, with the help of the Grace Hill Women's Business Center, The BALSA Foundation and great mentors she is now well into her second act as a food entrepreneur. Despite all the hard work, Annie is excited to be on this personal and fulfilling journey. And you can be a part of the experience from your own dining room table. One Dish Wonders makes it easy for families to eat delicious meals together again. Need to figure what's for dinner tonight or what's on the menu for your next corporate or family event – Annie has what you need. Inspired by her story and eager to write your own? Alyce shares how Grace Hill Women's Business Center provides the 16-week WIBO program, one-on-one counseling and speaker series to help entrepreneurs learn the ropes. The list of industries represented among WIBO graduates includes beauty, construction, finance, energy, retail, transportation, food and fitness industries – among others – what sector will you revolutionize?! In this episode: -How Grace Hill serves entrepreneurs with courses, training, resources and exposure -What is it to be “Entrepreneurially Curious” and how it can expand your business ventures -How your foundational business mission can open the door for even greater opportunities -How is Annie Magny found answers, accountability and success with the Grace Hill Women's Business Center MORE INFO www.onedishwonderful.com www.gracehillwbc.org

How does having $500-$1000 to start your business sound to you? That’s what winning a BALSA Foundation grant can do. This organization helps to change lives for many early stage entrepreneurs by not only providing financial support but also mentoring and other resource assistance. Today, Christy and Cheryl will be speaking with Matthew Wyczalkowski, Executive Director of The BALSA Foundation and Arriel Biggs, Founder of Young Biz Kids, a grant finalist last summer. Young Biz Kidz is a non-profit organization that uses positive, diverse and creative ways to teach business and equip youth with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives. In this episode: Hear more about The Foundation and how it has impacted this entrepreneur and her business. How BALSA meets entrepreneurs where they are. What is idea support and how to access the help? What is the BALSA grant award? How Arriel created Young Biz Kidz and how BALSA made a “huge” difference. How mentorship, direction and idea support can transform your business dream to reality. www.balsafoundation.org www.youngbizkidz.org

How does having $500-$1000 to start your business sound to you? That’s what winning a BALSA Foundation grant can do. This organization helps to change lives for many early stage entrepreneurs by not only providing financial support but also mentoring and other resource assistance. Today, Christy and Cheryl will be speaking with Matthew Wyczalkowski, Executive Director of The BALSA Foundation and Arriel Biggs, Founder of Young Biz Kids, a grant finalist last summer. Young Biz Kidz is a non-profit organization that uses positive, diverse and creative ways to teach business and equip youth with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives. In this episode: Hear more about The Foundation and how it has impacted this entrepreneur and her business. How BALSA meets entrepreneurs where they are. What is idea support and how to access the help? What is the BALSA grant award? How Arriel created Young Biz Kidz and how BALSA made a “huge” difference. How mentorship, direction and idea support can transform your business dream to reality.

How does having $500-$1000 to start your business sound to you? That's what winning a BALSA Foundation grant can do. This organization helps to change lives for many early stage entrepreneurs by not only providing financial support but also mentoring and other resource assistance. Today, Christy and Cheryl will be speaking with Matthew Wyczalkowski, Executive Director of The BALSA Foundation and Arriel Biggs, Founder of Young Biz Kids, a grant finalist last summer. Young Biz Kidz is a non-profit organization that uses positive, diverse and creative ways to teach business and equip youth with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives. In this episode: Hear more about The Foundation and how it has impacted this entrepreneur and her business. How BALSA meets entrepreneurs where they are. What is idea support and how to access the help? What is the BALSA grant award? How Arriel created Young Biz Kidz and how BALSA made a “huge” difference. How mentorship, direction and idea support can transform your business dream to reality. www.balsafoundation.org www.youngbizkidz.org

Starting a company is easier than most think. Anyone with passion and an idea can become an entrepreneur. The BALSA Foundation will help anyone with an idea get started. Chris Krehmeyer with Maxim Schillebeeckx, Executive Director, The BALSA Foundation. The BALSA Foundation aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of the City of St. Louis. Their goal is to make entrepreneurship accessible and success obtainable to everyone.

Starting a company is easier than most think. Anyone with passion and an idea can become an entrepreneur. The BALSA Foundation will help anyone with an idea get started. Chris Krehmeyer with Maxim Schillebeeckx, Executive Director, The BALSA Foundation. The BALSA Foundation aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of the City of St. Louis. Their goal is to make entrepreneurship accessible and success obtainable to everyone.