In this week’s episode of Huntsville Hustle, we sit down with Dawn Pumpelly, the Editor and Owner of The Scout Guide Huntsville. Dawn has been a tireless advocate for small businesses, building a platform that not only highlights local entrepreneurs but also fosters a deep sense of community.

She shares her journey of bringing The Scout Guide to Huntsville, the challenges of starting as a one-woman operation, and how she’s grown into an inspiring leader with a dedicated team.

From her background in political science to her future vision for Huntsville’s small business landscape, Dawn offers invaluable insights into what it takes to thrive in a fast-growing city.

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone who loves supporting local, this episode is packed with inspiration, advice, and real talk about the power of community and hard work.

Tune in to hear:
✅ What inspired Dawn to bring The Scout Guide to Huntsville
✅ The biggest challenges she faced in the early days of building her brand
✅ How she transitioned from solo entrepreneur to leading a strong team
✅ Why Huntsville is the perfect city for small businesses to succeed
✅ The most surprising lesson she’s learned as a business owner
✅ Who she’d love to connect with in Huntsville and who she’d love to feature next
✅ The best piece of business and personal advice she’s ever received
✅ What she’s most proud of after years of running The Scout Guide Huntsville

Website: https://thescoutguide.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescoutguide/

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On this episode of Huntsville Hustle, we sit down with Lauren Marsh, President, Co-Founder, and General Contractor at Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors. Lauren is a trailblazer in the roofing and construction industry, growing Ridgeline from a local startup to a multi-location, award-winning company serving both residential and commercial clients.

We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of marketing in two industries, and what makes Huntsville the perfect place to build a thriving business. Lauren shares the biggest lessons from her success, the hardest moments she’s overcome, and the strategies that keep her at the top of her game—all while balancing life as a mom of four.

Tune in as we explore what sets Ridgeline apart in a competitive market, the technology driving their success, and Lauren’s best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Huntsville.

Listen now and get inspired by a leader who’s reshaping the construction industry!

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#HuntsvillePodcast #SmallBusinessSuccess #ConstructionLeadership #WomenInBusiness #RidgelineConstruction

Special episode featuring a high school entrepreneur named Zaria Parker. She is a senior at James Clemens and a student in the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship program. She came on to tell us about the One to 100 Program she is participating in, how she balances being a student/athlete/entrepreneur, her business Lux Oasis, and much more.

This is one sharp young lady! Please support her if you can and make sure you remember the name Zaria Parker. When she's famous one day, we can all say we knew her way back when :)

E-mail Zaria: zaria.parker5@gmail.com

To follow Zaria:

Lux Oasis Website: www.lxoasis.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_zariaparker_/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zariaparker

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@zaria_parker

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Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/lq9GMdW2CFk