MPB Student Council Podcast

This MPB Student Council Podcast episode features council member Makenna Mead. In this episode, Makenna discusses the importance of students taking advantage of programs offered by organizations where they can gain valuable skills and knowledge. Listen as Makenna highlights her experience of being a member of the MPB Student Council and how its exposure to public media opened several doors of opportunities. For more information about the MPB Student Council visit: education.mpbonline.org

In this episode, MPB Student Council Members reported live, June 18th, from this year's MPB Summer Learning Family Fun Day at the Jackson Convention Complex. Sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, this annual event, in its seventh year, aimed to remind the community about the importance of school readiness and continuous summer learning in a fun way! After two years of a pandemic, it was time to Explore! new opportunities, Discover! unique possibilities, and Grow! beyond our imagination! This episode features the following vendors: Hattiesburg Zoo, A Brilliant Mind Creations, Mississippi Aquarium, Infinity Science Center, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and the Mississippi Children's Museum. For more information about the MPB Student Council visit: education.mpbonline.org.

On this MPB Student Council Podcast episode, we're profiling and showing our appreciation of small business owners and young entrepreneurs from across the state. Discover what led them to become business owners, the pros and cons of owning a business and the ends and outs of their small business. Episode Moderators: Kaylen Woodard, Jenna Dent, Deon Harrington, Jr., Corinne Allen, and Makenna Mead. Featured Small Business Owners: Fredrick Davis, Owner of Davis Photography; Kyeosha Jones, Owner of The Queen K Brand Boutique; Demetrick Hurt, Owner of Fast & Affordable Cellphone Repair & More; Crystal Dunn, Owner of Just Cake It!; Shana Green, Owner of Shana Marie's Boutique; Caitlin Stanford, Owner of Face Me Esthetics; Tina Reed, Owner of Nails By Tina; Johnny Sisco, Owner of Ease 4L Clothing; Jenna Dent, Owner of Jenna Grace Designs; Kayla Latiker, Owner of The Hair Block. For more information about the MPB Student Council visit: education.mpbonline.org.