Beyond Rockets
As Huntsville AL is primarily known for being the Rocket City because of its close association with the US Space Missions but Huntsville is so much more than that Huntsville is home to many high-tech companies, entrepreneurs involved in interesting startups, talented creatives, and much much more. My goal is to introduce you to some of these individuals that are taking Huntsville Beyond the Rocket.
Episodes
221 episodes
Episode 221: CFD Research with Sameer Singhal
Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Sameer Singhal of CFD Research Corporation! Discover the incredible journey of the company, from its humble beginnings in his parent's basement to Sameer's return to Huntsville and his leadership ...
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Episode 220: Huntsville City FC with Chad Emerson
Chad Emerson, the managing director at Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC), discusses the first season of the club and the challenges they faced starting a football club in Huntsville. He also talks about the partnerships with local businesses...
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Episode 219: From Leather to Lumber: Rick Holtz on Building a Retail Legacy
In this conversation, Clark interviews Rick Holtz, the owner of Holtz Leather, Holtz Headwear, and Board and Log Company. They discuss the origins of Holtz Leather and how it grew from a small basement operation to a successful retail business....
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Episode 218: Angels Island Coffee with Angel Hussain
Angels Island, a coffee shop in Huntsville, Alabama, has been open for 18 years. The owner, Angel, shares her journey of starting the coffee shop and the inspiration she found in Fiji. She talks about the unique coffee culture in Fiji and how s...
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Episode 217: Beth & Keith with Vintage Karma Wine Studio
Beth McCormick and Keith Roberts, owners of Vintage Karma Wine in Huntsville, discuss their journey before opening the wine shop. Beth had a background in designing children's clothes and owned a gift shop called The Cottage Collective. They st...
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Episode 216: Ashanti Ortega with MASH Huntsville
Ashanti Ortega, the founder of MASH Huntsville, discusses her journey as a content creator and social media manager. Growing up in Huntsville, she initially thought she would pursue a career in engineering but realized her passion for creativit...
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Episode 215: Leah Farrow with Arcadia Tattoo Huntsville
Leah Farrow, owner of Arcadia Tattoo Huntsville, shares her journey of becoming a tattoo artist and opening her studio. She got an apprenticeship in New Jersey and worked tirelessly to improve her skills. After moving back to Huntsville, she op...
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Episode 214: Dr. Neil Lamb with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Neil Lamb, President of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, discusses his journey to HudsonAlpha and the growth and impact of the institute. The conversation explores the vision of HudsonAlpha and its role in the growth of Huntsville, ...
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Episode 213: Matt Wake with AL.com
Matt Wake, an entertainment writer, shares his journey from being a musician to becoming a music journalist in Huntsville. He talks about growing up in Huntsville and his early interest in sports and music. It covers the rise and fall of music ...
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Episode 212: What's Happening in Huntsville: May 30 - June 6
What's Happening in Huntsville on May 30 - June 6!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love ...
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Episode 211: What's Happening in Huntsville: May 23 - 30
What's Happening in Huntsville on May 23 - 30!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to h...
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Episode 209: What’s Happening in Huntsville: May 16 - 23
What's Happening in Huntsville on May16- 23!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to hea...
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Episode 208: Alex Hendrix: Artist Hospitality Manager at The Orion Amphitheater
Alex Hendrix, a local singer-songwriter and artist hospitality manager at the Orion Amphitheater, discusses her journey and experiences in the music industry. She talks about her passion for supporting local businesses and ensuring their surviv...
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Episode 207: What's Happening in Huntsville: May 9 - 16
What's Happening in Huntsville on May 9 - 16!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to he...
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Episode 206: The Fitzgerald Pilates with Chandra Medellin
Chandra Medellin, owner of The Fitzgerald, shares her journey of starting a Pilates studio in Huntsville. She talks about her background in graphic design and retail, and how she fell in love with Pilates while working at Anthropologie. Chandra...
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Episode 205: What's Happening in Huntsville: May 2 - 9
What's Happening in Huntsville on May 2 - 9!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to hea...
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Episode 204: What's Happening in Huntsville: April 25 - May 2
What's Happening in Huntsville on April 25 - May 2!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love...
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Episode 203: What’s Happening in Huntsville: April 18 - 25
What's Happening in Huntsville on April 18 - 25!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to...
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Episode 202: Building an Online Brand and Coming Home to Huntsville with Emily Claire Woods
Emily Woods shares her journey of starting a business during the pandemic and offers insights into determining pricing for services, taking messy action, and leveraging the power of social media. She also discusses the importance of building a ...
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Episode 201: What's Happening in Huntsville: April 11 - 18
What's Happening in Huntsville on April 11 - 18!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to...
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Episode 200: What’s Happening in Huntsville: April 4 - 11
What's Happening in Huntsville on April 4 - 11!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to ...
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Episode 199: Bus Stop Coffee with Ken Gibson
In this episode, Ken Gibson owner of Bus Stop Coffee, shares his journey of starting a coffee shop inside Green Bus Brewing in Huntsville. Ken talks about his background in the service industry and his move from Colorado to Huntsville. He discu...
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Episode 198: What's Happening in Huntsville: March 28 - April 4
What's Happening in Huntsville on March 28 - April 4!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would lo...
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Episode 197: What's Happening in Huntsville: March 21 - 28
What's Happening in Huntsville on March 21 - 28!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to...
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