Idaho Speakeasy | Stories and advice from Idaho business owners, entrepreneurs, creators, local icons, and community leaders who are making an impact in Idaho. With host: Mike Turner

Preston Lewis is the cofounder and Chief Creative Officer of Black Box VR—a virtual reality fitness experience. Black Box VR’s innovative technology represents the world’s first fitness virtual reality space that uses real weight. They have invented a dynamic resistance machine that pairs with virtual reality game experiences. When the player is in the virtual... The post IDS:101 Preston Lewis – Black Box VR [http://idahospeakeasy.com/preston-lewis/] appeared first on IDAHO SPEAKEASY [http://idahospeakeasy.com].

Boise Angels is a Treasure Valley non-profit focusing on supporting foster families in skill and relationship building. In Idaho, numbers vary, but there are currently over 1,700 children in foster care. The need for foster homes remains high and they continue to turn over quickly, with over 60% of first time families calling it quits... The post IDS:100 Emilee Fortin – Boise Angels [http://idahospeakeasy.com/emilee-fortin/] appeared first on IDAHO SPEAKEASY [http://idahospeakeasy.com].

Nicole Foy is a reporter with the Idaho Press Tribune who focuses on Canyon County and Hispanic affairs. She has spent the last few years ‘building a beat’ in the Hispanic community and does her best to report on stories that are representative of a range of experiences. Part of Nicole’s work has been focused... The post IDS:099 Nicole Foy – Idaho Press Tribune [http://idahospeakeasy.com/nicole-foy/] appeared first on IDAHO SPEAKEASY [http://idahospeakeasy.com].

Conservation Voters for Idaho is a statewide nonprofit that safeguards what makes Idaho special through voter representation and mobilization. From hot springs to clean water, Conservation Voters for Idaho protects the natural resources that Idahoans take for granted. Antonio Hernandez is a voter’s right associate working specifically with the Hispanic community in Idaho. His goal... The post IDS:098 Antonio Hernandez – Conservation Voters for Idaho [http://idahospeakeasy.com/antonio-hernandez/] appeared first on IDAHO SPEAKEASY [http://idahospeakeasy.com].

Jessi Roberts is founder and CEO of Cheekys Brand as well as author of the new book, “Backroads Boss Lady” which will be available in stores and online March 5th. While there is no doubt that Jessi Roberts is a force, her personal brand of success is anything but aggressive. The author and main Boss... The post IDS:097 Jessi Roberts – Cheekys Brand/ Backroads Boss Lady [http://idahospeakeasy.com/jessi-roberts/] appeared first on IDAHO SPEAKEASY [http://idahospeakeasy.com].