Archives: Episode

0074 – Arch to Park // Jason Hall

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Jason Hall, the CEO of Arch to Park. We discuss St. Louis Economic development and the STLMade Movement. Bourbon: StilL630 Monon Bell Cask Strength
0073 – WEPOWER // Charli Cooksey

On this episode, we talk to Charli Cooksey, Founder & CEO of WEPOWER, which focuses on redesigning systems & policy in the areas of education, health, justice, and economic systems to benefit everyone in the community. Bourbon: New Riff Single Barrel
0072 – Claim Academy // Ola Ayeni

On this episode of The Bourbon Friday Show features Ola Ayeni, Founder of Claim Academy, a St. Louis-based developer bootcamp that teaches participants to code in just 3 months. Bourbon: FEW Bourbon
0071 – Drug Design Methodologies // Chris Ho

On this episode, we feature Dr. Chris Ho, Owner of Drug Design Methodologies, which develops software to optimize and measure drug-target binding, which ultimately helps accelerate and de-risk drug development. Bourbon: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
0070 – Provider Pool // Janna Westbrook

In this episode, we interview Janna Westbrook, Founder & CEO of Provider Pool. Her company has created an online community that connects nursing professionals available per diem with healthcare providers. Bourbon: Woodford Reserve
0069 – Tower Grove Pride // Michael Powers

On this episode, we're talking with Michael Powers, Co-Founder of Tower Grove Pride, a festival dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and the Tower Grove community. Bourbon: Old Forester 81 Proof
0068 – Wakava // Olamide Adeboye

The Bourbon Friday Show welcomes Olamide Adeboye, Founder & CEO of Wakava, a premium beverage company that produces Natural African traditional antioxidant herbal cold-brew beverages. Bourbon: New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon
0067 – CyberUp // Tony Bryan

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Tony Bryan, Executive Director of CyberUp, a nonprofit that focuses on bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in the St. Louis area. Bourbon: Legent
0066 – Pluton Biosciences // Charlie Walch

The Bourbon Friday Show welcomes Charlie Walch, CEO of Pluton Biosciences, which looks for microbes in soil to development sustainable products for the agriculture, pharmaceutical, and bioremediation industries. Bourbon: Four Roses Cask Strength
0065 – L.M. Lewis Consulting // LaShana Lewis

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with LaShana Lewis, Founder and CEO of L.M. Lewis Consulting, which helps companies improve their diversity and inclusion through trainings and consulting. Bourbon: Rabbit Hole