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Featuring Jessica Richie of Richie Workforce Development

Our guest today is Jessica Richie, the dynamic founder of Richie Workforce Development. Born and raised in Lumberton, North Carolina, Jessica brings over a decade of experience in HR and banking—and she’s using that expertise to help others find purpose and employment.

What started as a response to the pandemic has grown into a powerful movement. Through her business Richie Workforce Development, Jessica is empowering people to unlock their transferable skills, rebuild their confidence, and land jobs. In this conversation, you’ll hear how she:

• Built her business through strategic certifications and local government opportunities
• Developed her signature “government plate” strategy to stay focused
• Helped entrepreneurs navigate grants, grow their confidence, and shift their mindset
• Emphasizes the power of career resiliency—staying adaptable and emotionally strong during uncertain times

Jessica also shares actionable insights on networking, community building, and why one key connection or mindset shift can truly change everything.

If you're ready to grow, scale, and serve with purpose—this episode is for you.

✨ Connect with Jessica:

• Website: richieworkforceinspires.com
• Email: richieworkforceinspires@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: Jessica Richie, MBA

Let’s dive in.

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James Montague discusses his journey from cutting hair in the projects for 50 cents to building an empire through real estate development. He emphasizes the importance of starting with what you have and pivoting when necessary. Montague shares his personal transformation after suffering a stroke at 26, which led him to focus on health and time management. He highlights his mission-driven development company, f7 National Development, which includes projects like a STEM school and a retirement home. Montague's book, "Hood Minted: How Hustle and Faith Built an Empire," reflects on his experiences and lessons learned, aiming to inspire entrepreneurs.

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Welcome to Season 6 "Cultivating a Trust Mindset" series of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

Meet "The WEBB Remedy" hosts:

• Stephanie Terry, Executive Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared
• Rinnie Orr, Associate Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared

At WEBB Squared, we’ve made “trust” the focal point of our theme this year: "With Trust, We Bridge the Gap; Together, We Move Forward." It’s a simple statement, but trust is not always as straightforward as it sounds. When it comes to building businesses, trust plays a pivotal role in overcoming systemic barriers — the kind that have been shaped by history, policy, and culture.

This season we share several conversations on trust. Trust is a mindset - and contrary to what people believe - trust is not some soft, elusive quality that you either have or you don’t. Trust - though it is easily destroyed, it can be built -it can be restored, and when that happens, not only do your relationships grow, so do opportunities and efficiency in terms of business. Trust is a tangible, actionable asset that you can create.

Today's conversation examines:

• What is Trust?
• The Changing Landscape of Leadership
• The First Wave of Trust: Self-Trust
• The Importance of Integrity
• Humility and Courage in Trust Building

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Welcome to Season 6 "Cultivating a Trust Mindset" series of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

Meet "The WEBB Remedy" hosts:

• Stephanie Terry, Executive Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared
• Rinnie Orr, Associate Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared

At WEBB Squared, we’ve made “trust” the focal point of our theme this year: "With Trust, We Bridge the Gap; With Equity, We Move Forward." It’s a simple statement, but trust is not always as straightforward as it sounds. When it comes to building businesses, particularly for Black and Brown entrepreneurs, trust plays a pivotal role in overcoming systemic barriers — the kind that have been shaped by history, policy, and culture.

This season we share several conversations on trust. Trust is a mindset - and contrary to what people believe - trust is not some soft, elusive quality that you either have or you don’t. Trust - though it is easily destroyed, it can be built -it can be restored, and when that happens, not only do your relationships grow, so do opportunities and efficiency in terms of business. Trust is a tangible, actionable asset that you can create.

Today's conversation examines:

• research on trust, chemistry, and science through the study by Paul Zak in the Harvard Business Review The Neuroscience of Trust.
• key behaviors that create trust in our workplaces and businesses and how these behaviors influence performance, create bonds, and strengthen relationships.

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Welcome to Season 6 "Cultivating a Trust Mindset" series of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

Meet "The WEBB Remedy" hosts:

• Stephanie Terry, Executive Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared
• Rinnie Orr, Associate Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared

At WEBB Squared, we’ve made “trust” the focal point of our theme this year: "With Trust, We Bridge the Gap; With Equity, We Move Forward." It’s a simple statement, but trust is not always as straightforward as it sounds. When it comes to building businesses, particularly for Black and Brown entrepreneurs, trust plays a pivotal role in overcoming systemic barriers — the kind that have been shaped by history, policy, and culture.

This season we share several conversations on trust. Trust is a mindset - and contrary to what people believe - trust is not some soft, elusive quality that you either have or you don’t. Trust - though it is easily destroyed, it can be built -it can be restored, and when that happens, not only do your relationships grow, so do opportunities and efficiency in terms of business. Trust is a tangible, actionable asset that you can create.

Today's conversation emphasizes:

• how trust is absolutely fundamental to our work at WEBB Squared
• how trust is impacted by historical context as well as the cycles of socialization
• how personal experiences of navigating the small business systems at a person of color can impact trust
• Impacts of distrust on small businesses

Resources: The 2022 Chatham County Minority Entrepreneur and Small Business Needs Assessment Report ChathamCountyReport.pdf

The WEBB Remedy Podcast is a mindset-shifting initiative by WEBB Squared, a North Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs in rural communities. In the upcoming episodes, we'll engage in conversations with entrepreneurs across diverse industries. We'll explore their entrepreneurial journeys, discuss the challenges they've faced, how they've overcome them, and reflect on the question: What does it truly mean to have an entrepreneurial mindset?

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The WEBB Remedy Podcast is a mindset-shifting initiative by WEBB Squared, a North Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs in rural communities. In the upcoming episodes, we'll engage in conversations with entrepreneurs across diverse industries. We'll explore their entrepreneurial journeys, discuss the challenges they've faced, how they've overcome them, and reflect on the question: What does it truly mean to have an entrepreneurial mindset?

In today's episode, we talk with Evan Springfield-Cobb, a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Evan is a founding member of WEBB Squared and is treasurer of WEBB Squared's board of directors. Today's conversation emphasizes:

• the multifaceted journey of entrepreneurship
• balancing growth and money mindsets
• practical financial strategies
• networking and community engagement

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Welcome to Season 5 of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

The WEBB Remedy Podcast is a mindset-shifting initiative by WEBB Squared, a North Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs in rural communities. In the upcoming episodes, we'll engage in conversations with entrepreneurs across diverse industries. We'll explore their entrepreneurial journeys, discuss the challenges they've faced, how they've overcome them, and reflect on the question: What does it truly mean to have an entrepreneurial mindset?

In today's episode, we meet Ashley Farley, an independent insurance agent and owner of AA Farley Insurance Agency, located in Pittsboro NC. Together we discuss:

• Business as service
• Staying authentic, creative and innovative when networking
• dealing with challenges, setbacks, and feelings of loneliness as an entrepreneur
• and...Ashley's key advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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Welcome to Season 5 of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

The WEBB Remedy Podcast is a mindset-shifting initiative by WEBB Squared, a North Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs in rural communities. In the upcoming episodes, we'll engage in conversations with entrepreneurs across diverse industries. We'll explore their entrepreneurial journeys, discuss the challenges they've faced, how they've overcome them, and reflect on the question: What does it truly mean to have an entrepreneurial mindset?

In today's episode, we meet Judy Batista, founder of Laughing Monitos, a speech therapy practice serving families in North Carolina. Together we discuss:

• Judy's Path to Entrepreneurship
• Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges
• Work-Life Balance and Self-Care
• The Value of finding the Right Mentors

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