Bigger Pie Forum Podcast
June 30, 2026
Can Mississippi turn brain drain into brain gain? In this episode of the Bigger Pie Forum Podcast, Rebecca Staples sits down with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, Student Ambassador Hattie Heindel, and Communications Coordinator Elena Magliola to discuss why young leaders choose to stay, serve, and build their futures in Mississippi. From mentorship and leadership development to affordability, community, and opportunity, the conversation highlights what makes the state unique—and why its best days may still be ahead.