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Beyond RocketsAuthor: Clark Dunn
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. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 265: How Make It Matter Collective is Rewriting the Future for Huntsville’s Foster Youth with Erica Hardesty
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
In this episode of Beyond Rockets, Clark sits down with Erica Hardesty, Founder & Executive Director of Make It Matter Collective and Owner of Noella’s Flowers, to explore how one idea, one flower truck, and one leap of faith turned into a movement changing the lives of young people aging out of foster care.Erica shares her journey from social work to launching a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring teens ages 13–19, providing stability, life skills, and real pathways to adulthood. She also opens up about building Noella’s Flowers—from a vintage truck to a thriving storefront—and how it fuels job opportunities and funding for Make It Matter.The conversation dives into:What it really looks like for teens aging out of foster care in AlabamaHow Make It Matter is partnering with Huntsville City SchoolsThe vision behind the 614 Initiative, a $7.5M housing project designed to provide safe, supportive transitional livingThe role of mentorship, community, and faith in building long-term changeWhat anyone with a dream or idea should do nextWhether you're interested in social impact, entrepreneurship, community building, or Huntsville’s growing nonprofit landscape, this episode will absolutely inspire you.https://www.makeitmattercollective.comSponsored by Yellowhammer Brewing — learn more at yellowhammerbrewery.com.
