On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Raegan Johnson sits down with Monique Block, communications director of The BALSA Foundation — the philanthropic arm of The BALSA (Biotechnology and Life Science Advising) Group. Block shares how the foundation is providing mentorship, resources, and funding to first-time entrepreneurs to help promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region. Learn more about the BALSA Foundation at balsafoundation.com Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia.