Aug. 5, 2026

Making Your Mark - Part 1: Five Cents Of Burial Insurance

Making Your Mark - Part 1: Five Cents Of Burial Insurance
Making Your Mark - Part 1: Five Cents Of Burial Insurance
Kudzu StoryCatchers
Making Your Mark - Part 1: Five Cents Of Burial Insurance
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In this episode, 84 year-old Huntsville native Rose Battle shares the story of her first job at the Feed & Seed Store in Pratt City, Alabama. At age 15, while helping a customer make his mark, Rose discovered the path to making her own: a lifelong dedication to teaching and addressing disparities in schools. Hosts Melissa Ford Thornton and Justin L. Newman sit down with Rose and explore deeper themes of purpose, passion, and the pursuit of one's dreams.

Original Theme Song by Allen Ambrose (Spotify, YouTube)

Cover Art by Sam Mitchell (2026)

Written, Produced, and Hosted by Melissa Ford Thornton & Justin L. Newman (2026)

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00:00 - What Do YOU Want To Be When You Grow Up?

02:17 - Rose's Story: Five Cents Of Burial Insurance

08:30 - The Belief and The Battle

24:51 - Outro & Credits