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		<description>Welcome to the Mid South Business Exchange podcast, where we explore the latest trends, insights, and strategies that shape the business landscape of the MidSouth region. Whether you&#039;re a business leader, entrepreneur, or employee, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on the economy, industry-specific challenges, and opportunities for growth in Southaven, Mississippi, and the surrounding areas of Memphis, Tennessee.

Join us as we interview local business experts, share success stories, and dive into the factors that impact the MidSouth economy. Our podcast is brought to you by the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Wisdom Integrators, The Follow App, and Pure Focus Media - all dedicated to empowering businesses in the MidSouth.

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Join us as we interview local business experts, share success stories, and dive into the factors that impact the MidSouth economy. Our podcast is brought to you by the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Wisdom Integrators, The Follow App, and Pure Focus Media - all dedicated to empowering businesses in the MidSouth.

Tune in to &quot;Mid South Business Exchange&quot; to gain fresh insights and inspiration to take your business to the next level!</itunes:summary>
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Join us as we interview local business experts, share success stories, and dive into the factors that impact the MidSouth economy. Our podcast is brought to you by the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Wisdom Integrators, The Follow App, and Pure Focus Media - all dedicated to empowering businesses in the MidSouth.

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	<title>35 Providers, One Rule: It&#8217;s Not Supposed To Feel Like Therapy</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What if therapy didn't mean sitting on a couch in a quiet office? On this episode of Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with Anthony Wood and Brandy West from Desoto Family Counseling & Pediatric Therapy Center, a counseling group serving Southaven, DeSoto County, and the greater Memphis and Mid-South area. They walk us through a very different approach to mental health, one that can happen on a walking trail, on a boat, or with a fishing pole in your hand.]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[For 33 years it sat closed, promised to the community as a park. Today it is the DeSoto County Agri-Education Center, a 200-acre, $19 million facility on Starlanding Road in Nesbit, built without a tax increase. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Cristan Engelke sits down with director Michael Lee, a former county supervisor, to walk through what is actually out there: a 2,000-seat indoor arena, an outdoor covered arena, stall barns, a teaching kitchen, a greenhouse, walking and equestrian trails, and programs from 4-H to Master Gardeners to Mississippi State University Extension.]]></description>
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	<title>Started At 15, Now She Runs An Entire Region</title>
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	<title>The Things You Take for Granted Are Someone Else&#8217;s Greatest Win</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:28:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alison Mitchell walked away from 20 years as a real estate executive, packed up her life in Texas, and moved to a county where she knew almost nobody. Now she is the Director of Tourism for DeSoto County, and she is rebuilding what tourism means for the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Your Contractor Knows What&#8217;s Wrong</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Joseph pulls back the curtain on what actually happens after you file an insurance claim for fire or water damage. Who does the estimate. Why it can take two months. Why no one calls you back. And what separates an ethical restoration company from one that will cost you money out of pocket.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Joseph pulls back the curtain on what actually happens after you file an insurance claim for fire or water damage. Who does the estimate. Why it can take two months. Why no one calls you back. And what separates an ethical restoration co]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>We&#8217;re Throwing A Fundraiser On A Cruise Ship</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 18:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Host: Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler VIDEO DESCRIPTION The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is going on a cruise, and you&#8217;re invited. Book your room here: https://bit.ly/4uw7DjX Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler of the Southaven Chamber, announce the 2027 Chamber Cruise sailing June 12 through June 17 aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, with stops in Cozumel and Costa ... <div><a href="https://www.msbusinessexchange.com/podcast/were-throwing-a-fundraiser-on-a-cruise-ship/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Host: Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler VIDEO DESCRIPTION The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is going on a cruise, and you&#8217;re invited. Book your room here: https://bit.ly/4uw7DjX Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler of the Southaven Chamber, anno]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Host: Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler VIDEO DESCRIPTION The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is going on a cruise, and you&#8217;re invited. Book your room here: https://bit.ly/4uw7DjX Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler of the Southaven Chamber, announce the 2027 Chamber Cruise sailing June 12 through June 17 aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, with stops in Cozumel and Costa ... <div><a href="https://www.msbusinessexchange.com/podcast/were-throwing-a-fundraiser-on-a-cruise-ship/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host: Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler VIDEO DESCRIPTION The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is going on a cruise, and you&#8217;re invited. Book your room here: https://bit.ly/4uw7DjX Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler of the Southaven Chamber, announce the 2027 Chamber Cruise sailing June 12 through June 17 aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, with stops in Cozumel and Costa ... Read More]]></itunes:summary>
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