Meet Our Guest: An entrepreneur residing in Charlotte, NC. Ussery started her career in Charlotte interning with the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Duke Energy. She then lived and worked for 20 years in Detroit, MI directing internal and external communication activities for C-Suite executives in statewide government and private global companies. She partnered with Erika Boyd to co-create the Detroit Vegan Soul restaurant brand in 2012. The pair own and operate two restaurants and have provided employment opportunities for many people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to work and advance in the food industry.
Ep. 89: How the motto ‘do the right thing’ became the inspiration for VIRCHEW
After 30 years of business success in sales, marketing, management, business development, venture capital, and communications, Laura Simonson went on to pursue her “why” by
