Episodes: 102
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.1k followers
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Elena Magliola - Young Leaders Choosing To Stay, Serve, And Build Their Futures In Mississippi
Hattie Heindel - Young Leaders Choosing To Stay, Serve, And Build Their Futures In Mississippi
Michael Watson - Young Leadership, Talent Retention, Mentorship, Affordability, Community, And Opportunity In Mississippi
Aaron Rice - Certificate-of-need Laws, Constitutional Litigation, Healthcare Competition, Regulation, And Patient Access
Butch Slaughter - Home Health Access, Certificate-of-need Laws, Healthcare Innovation, Entrepreneurship, And Patient Care
Can Jackson Make a Comeback?
October 01, 2026
Can Jackson turn itself around? Wyatt Emmerich sits down with urban revitalization strategist Josh McManus to explore what Jackson can learn from the remarkable comebacks of cities like Chattanooga and Detroit. From tackling blight and rebuilding downtown to creating economic opportunity and bringing public and private leaders together, McManus lays out why he believes Jackson has the ingredients for a comeback—and why the future of Mississippi is closely tied to the future of its capital city.
The Comeback Opportunity: Bringing Mississippi's Talent Home
September 23, 2026
What if solving Mississippi's brain drain isn't only about keeping people from leaving—but giving them a reason to come home? Rebecca Staples talks with Mary Elizabeth Stringer and Colin Caranna, two Mississippi natives who spent years building careers outside the state before returning to the Gulf Coast. They discuss career opportunities, competitive salaries, affordability, family, community, and the quality-of-life investments that could help Mississippi attract its people back home.
The Next Generation's Case for Mississippi
July 21, 2026
Is Mississippi really losing its best and brightest, or is a different story beginning to emerge? In this episode of the Bigger Pie Forum Podcast, host Rebecca Staples brings together three young professional women to discuss why they chose to build their careers in Mississippi instead of leaving the state. From mentorship and entrepreneurship to career opportunities, quality of life, and community, the conversation explores what attracts young talent—and what it will take to keep the next ge...
Biz Talks · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for Bigger Pie Forum Podcast: casey@blueskystudios.org.
Podseeker estimates Bigger Pie Forum Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Bigger Pie Forum Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Mississippi policymakers, public officials, attorneys, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, economic-development leaders, and community or civic-development figures with direct experience in the state’s growth challenges. Common among recent guests: Leadership of public agencies or civic organizations; Professional expertise in law, healthcare, business, or economic development; Direct involvement in Mississippi policy, entrepreneurship, or community revitalization. Recent guests include Elena Magliola, Hattie Heindel, and Michael Watson.
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