Come along with me to learn about Melissa Overton, the owner of MedicalTraining.me, a company that provides training in first aid, CPR, and other medical topics. During the episode, Overton discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, her passion for teaching and inspiring others, and the challenges she has faced, including overcoming domestic violence and starting her business while raising young children. She also highlights the importance of building relationships, networking, and seeking mentorship to achieve success. She emphasizes that entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint, and that it requires perseverance, tenacity, and a willingness to fail forward.

Connect with Melissa:https://melissaoverton.com/

Happy New Year! Welcome to a New Year and a new season of Down Home Dirt!

Can't wait and super interested in starting a business in Johnston County, NC or anywhere in the US and don't know where to start? Come with me as I learn about the Small Business Center with Suzanne Ross, director of the Johnston Community College Small Business Center. She discusses the center’s mission, the free resources and services they offer to entrepreneurs, and the LaunchJoCo program which provides extensive training and mentorship for small business owners. The episode also highlights the importance of networking and taking advantage of the resources available in Johnston County.

Connect with The Small Business Center: https://www.johnstoncc.edu/continuing-education/smallbusinesscenter/index.aspx

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Merry Christmas!!! Today we are joined by the one and only Ms. Claus! Susan Hart, a self-described "Resourceful Heart", who discusses her journey to create a Facebook group called Triangle Career Care Team to help people in the Triangle area find jobs. The episode reveals that Susan's passion for helping others comes from her own experiences with job loss, depression, and anxiety. She uses social media to build a supportive community for those facing similar challenges, connecting them with resources and encouraging them to be kind and supportive. Beyond her work with the group, Susan also volunteers as Mrs. Claus during the holiday season and works a part-time job on a "warm line," providing support to those in need.

Warm Line : https://988lifeline.org/

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