This episode shared a story that did not start with success. It started with survival. You heard the full journey of Truman Wallace, founder of the TRU-MAN Center of Hope, and how a childhood accident, a lifelong relationship with music, and a season of deep personal struggle shaped a mission that now serves young men with physical disabilities across our …

You do not need a bigger bank. You need access, clarity, and a real relationship. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, you meet Samuel Kail, Market President of First Choice Bank in Southaven, Mississippi. Samuel shares how he went from college football to banking leadership, and how he helped launch a new community bank branch in DeSoto County. You …

When life hits hard, insurance either feels like a lifeline or a nightmare. In this episode, you see exactly how the right agent can change everything, from a late-night house fire to a teen learning how money really works. Southaven Business Beat host Cristan Engelke sits down with Jennifer Zellner, owner of Zellner Assurance Group, Allstate, to unpack how real …

Estate planning feels boring until it is too late. In this episode you hear exactly how fast things can change, why “I’ll get to it later” is a risky plan, and what you can do now to protect your family in Mississippi and Tennessee. Attorney Jacinta Hall, founder of J.A. Hall Law Firm in Olive Branch, has more than 20 …

This episode gives you a clear look at how group travel really works and how one local company moves thousands of people every year with simple planning and strong service. You get practical insight you can use for your team, school, church, or family trip. Willie Alexander, Director of Operations at J & T Charters, explains how their fleet of …

You think a roof is just shingles and nails. Abraham Lopez knows it is your first line of defense and one of the biggest investments on your home. In this episode, you hear how a second generation roofer turned a family trade into a trusted local brand that has served the Mid-South for more than 30 years. Abraham is the …

She walked away from a stable government career to help people find second chances in Southaven. In this episode, Marla Smith-Brown, Executive Director of ACTS Career Center at Brown Missionary Baptist Church, shares how faith, purpose, and opportunity come together to rebuild lives and connect people to real jobs. What you’ll hear: • How Marla’s story moved from corrections to …

She turned retirement into a movement for women in business. After 40 years in corporate America, Karen Mager created CrèmeMagnolia, a community built to guide and mentor women starting their own businesses. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Cristan Engelke sits down with Karen to uncover how she turned decades of hard-won lessons into a mission-driven platform helping …

Tap subscribe. You will not want to miss local stories that matter. In this episode, Jessi Poole shares what really happens inside the Southaven Care Center, how women are served from the first test to delivery, and what you can do today to help. What you’ll learn: • Who they serve, teens to moms in their 50s, business owners to …