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Velocity Banking Together

by Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?   Velocity Banking Together started from our own journey of trying to understand money differently. My wife Michelle and I realized that traditional budgeting, debt payoff, and investing methods weren’t working for

Marlon Re’sean Graves: The Locked N Loaded Show

by: Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?The inspiration for my podcast comes from nearly a decade in Miami’s radio scene, where I worked with Cox Radio Miami and co-hosted multicultural programs. Those experiences shaped my belief in

Healthy Holidays: Reclaiming Joy, Family, and Wellness

By Melesha Bailey, Love 4 Life Wellness How to protect your health, peace, and finances while celebrating the season with love and intention.“Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention.” The holidays are a time for family gatherings, laughter, music, food, and love. It’s a time we gather around the

The Cool Out Corner Podcast

By: Samuel Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?   Joe Budden, a former rapper who gained fame for his 2003 single “Pump It Up,” inspired our podcast. I was listening to his show one day and told my friend L, “We

Downtown Springfield Association Awards 2025 ASCEND Grants to Five Local Businesses

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has awarded five local businesses with $5,000 grants through the 2025 ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development program. A check presentation ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, celebrating this year’s recipients and their contributions to downtown’s growing

How Will We Coexist With Robots?

By Tyler Drenon Hollywood likes clean endings. The hero beats the robots at the end, roll credits, humanity restored to its rightful pedestal. That’s fantasy.In the real world, we don’t get the decisive finale. We get coexistence. Permanent, messy, negotiated coexistence. And pretending otherwise is … well, fantasy.Robots aren’t a

Breaking Down Barriers: Expanding Capital Access for Missouri Entrepreneurs

Accelerating business, tech and career opportunities for the people of MissouriBy Chrystal Irons | efactoryFor many small business owners, securing capital is one of the toughest steps in starting or growing a company. Despite talent, vision, and drive, barriers often stand in the way of obtaining the financing needed to succeed. Five

Thankful for Health: Gratitude Heals the Mind and Body

By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.comIn a world buzzing with pressure, uncertainty, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like the keys to a better life are hidden in a complex diet plan, a bigger paycheck, or a miracle

How to Skill Up on AI (Without Drowning in the Hype)

By Tyler Drenon | UniteNews Contributing Writer Everyone wants to “learn AI” right now, which is sort of like saying you want to “learn electricity.” It’s too broad to be useful. The trick isn’t to learn AI; it’s to learn how to work with it, direct it, and build things that use

Velocity Banking Together

by Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?   Velocity Banking Together started from our own journey of trying to understand money differently. My wife Michelle and I realized that traditional budgeting, debt payoff, and investing methods weren’t working for

Marlon Re’sean Graves: The Locked N Loaded Show

by: Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?The inspiration for my podcast comes from nearly a decade in Miami’s radio scene, where I worked with Cox Radio Miami and co-hosted multicultural programs. Those experiences shaped my belief in

Healthy Holidays: Reclaiming Joy, Family, and Wellness

By Melesha Bailey, Love 4 Life Wellness How to protect your health, peace, and finances while celebrating the season with love and intention.“Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention.” The holidays are a time for family gatherings, laughter, music, food, and love. It’s a time we gather around the

The Cool Out Corner Podcast

By: Samuel Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?   Joe Budden, a former rapper who gained fame for his 2003 single “Pump It Up,” inspired our podcast. I was listening to his show one day and told my friend L, “We

Downtown Springfield Association Awards 2025 ASCEND Grants to Five Local Businesses

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has awarded five local businesses with $5,000 grants through the 2025 ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development program. A check presentation ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, celebrating this year’s recipients and their contributions to downtown’s growing

How Will We Coexist With Robots?

By Tyler Drenon Hollywood likes clean endings. The hero beats the robots at the end, roll credits, humanity restored to its rightful pedestal. That’s fantasy.In the real world, we don’t get the decisive finale. We get coexistence. Permanent, messy, negotiated coexistence. And pretending otherwise is … well, fantasy.Robots aren’t a

Breaking Down Barriers: Expanding Capital Access for Missouri Entrepreneurs

Accelerating business, tech and career opportunities for the people of MissouriBy Chrystal Irons | efactoryFor many small business owners, securing capital is one of the toughest steps in starting or growing a company. Despite talent, vision, and drive, barriers often stand in the way of obtaining the financing needed to succeed. Five

Thankful for Health: Gratitude Heals the Mind and Body

By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.comIn a world buzzing with pressure, uncertainty, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like the keys to a better life are hidden in a complex diet plan, a bigger paycheck, or a miracle

How to Skill Up on AI (Without Drowning in the Hype)

By Tyler Drenon | UniteNews Contributing Writer Everyone wants to “learn AI” right now, which is sort of like saying you want to “learn electricity.” It’s too broad to be useful. The trick isn’t to learn AI; it’s to learn how to work with it, direct it, and build things that use