Building Dreams: How Mortar Galveston is Shaping Local Entrepreneurs

In this episode, Jim Bratton sits down with Candy Hattingh, Jennifer De Ranieri and Makia Golladay to talk about Mortar Galveston — a 15-week entrepreneurship academy empowering residents to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. From DJ Cajun Spice's event brand to the Galveston Island Market's creative maker spaces, graduates share how Mortar gave them the structure and confidence to grow. Together, they reveal how accessible entrepreneurship can transform both individual lives and the wider Galveston community. Here are some important links: https://galvestonislandmarket.com/  https://wearemortar.com/galveston/ DJ CAYJUYN SPYCE https://www.djcayjuynspyce.net   Palm Tree Princess Productions  https://www.palmtreeprincessprod.net   Hustle Hour: Hustler Highlight ft Bernard Cunningham Jr. of BRYTE Apparel (September 2025) https://youtu.be/Jm_-GbaS_Ek