Urban Impact Podcast

Conversation with Rashada LeRoy from LRY Media Group

Avadian sat down for a conversation with Rashada LeRoy who is the CEO of LRY Media group, to get her perspective on being a female CEO and entrepreneur in the competitive world of event planning and public relations.

Urban Impact Podcast

Listen to learn about Urban Impact Inc. which is a 501 (c)(3) community and economic development agency that advances asset building, economic opportunity and revitalization of the Historic 4th Avenue Business District and the Civil Rights District in Birmingham, Alabama through support and services to assist individuals, businesses and developers.

Carlos Alemán, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

Join us as we sit down with Carlos Alemán, Chief Executive Officer for the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama. Carlos breaks down some of their programs, tells us about his immigrant journey, and debunks some myths surrounding immigration here in Alabama. To learn more about ¡HICA!, visit their website here: https://hicaalabama.org/en/about-us

Mary Ellen Judah, Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.

On this special Women’s History Month episode of the Avadian Podcast, we are delighted to feature Mary Ellen Judah of Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. Mary Ellen has been with Neighborhood Concepts since its inception in 1988. They work to strengthen neighborhoods by creating affordable housing and advancing economic opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. To learn more about Neighborhood Concepts and how to get involved, visit their website here: https://www.neighborhoodconcepts.org/

Bob Dickerson, Birmingham Business Resource Center

We are delighted to share our conversation with Bob Dickerson of the Birmingham Business Resource Center. The BBRC offers training, lending & advocacy programs to assist entrepreneurs interested in increasing their capacity, access capital & customer base. If you'd like to learn more about the BBRC, visit their website. https://mybbrc.biz/