In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Clementine’s Creamery owner Tamara Keefe comes on the show. Hear how she turned a childhood family tradition into a multi-state brand that’s now in 30 Schnucks stores, launched selective Midwest-first franchising, opened a parlor on Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and more. Keefe shares why she left a successful corporate career to make Clementine’s happen, and how she figured out the secrets to quickly scaling a business. Along the way, she improved leadership practices and implemented ways to ensure quality and consistency remained the same even as the company grew. Clementine’s growth has also yielded benefits for the local St. Louis community, such as her investment in a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in North City that’s creating new employment opportunities. Plus, hear her thoughts on how to move the St. Louis region forward. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

See related stories and resources from this episode: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-12

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In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/">Fast Forward STL,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.clementinescreamery.com/">Clementine&rsquo;s Creamery</a>&nbsp;owner Tamara Keefe comes on the show. Hear how she turned a childhood family tradition into a multi-state brand that&rsquo;s now in 30 Schnucks stores, launched selective Midwest-first franchising, opened a parlor on Walmart&rsquo;s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and more. Keefe shares why she left a successful corporate career to make Clementine&rsquo;s happen, and how she figured out the secrets to quickly scaling a business. Along the way, she improved leadership practices and implemented ways to ensure quality and consistency remained the same even as the company grew. Clementine&rsquo;s growth has also yielded benefits for the local St. Louis community, such as her investment in a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in North City that&rsquo;s creating new employment opportunities. Plus, hear her thoughts on how to move the St. Louis region forward. Watch on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL">YouTube</a>, and listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa">Spotify</a>, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.
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See related stories and resources from this episode: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-12
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&amp;si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i&nbsp;
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Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079&nbsp;
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Fast Forward STL is a business and innovation podcast hosted by entrepreneur, investor, producer, and CEO of The Nitrous Effect companies, Keith Alper. Each episode features leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators doing remarkable work connected to St. Louis and the greater region. Together, they explore ideas, stories, and strategies that shape growth, spark curiosity, and occasionally make you say, “I didn’t know that.” From bold startups to legacy organizations reinventing themselves, the conversations dig into how people build, create, and solve real problems, and why it matters to our city’s future. The goal is simple: learn, explore, and help move St. Louis fast forward through business, leadership, and innovation.

Fast Forward STL&nbsp;is a business and innovation podcast hosted by entrepreneur, investor, producer, and CEO of The Nitrous Effect companies, Keith Alper. Each episode features leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators doing remarkable work connected to St. Louis and the greater region. Together, they explore ideas, stories, and strategies that shape growth, spark curiosity, and occasionally make you say, &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t know that.&rdquo; From bold startups to legacy organizations reinventing themselves, the conversations dig into how people build, create, and solve real problems, and why it matters to our city&rsquo;s future. The goal is simple: learn, explore, and help move St. Louis fast forward through business, leadership, and innovation.

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Clementine’s Creamery’s Recipe for Midwest Growth

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper sits down with Amy Shaw, the president and CEO of Nine PBS who’s helping shape the future of public media in St. Louis and beyond, while leading her organization through a period of significant change that still keeps community at the center of its mission. Shaw shares now Nine PBS is adapting to the desires of modern audiences, including plans to make its campus more collaborative and community-focused. Shaw also reflects on her career journey, personal challenges, and the role public media plays in bringing people together. She offers her vision for the future of both Nine PBS and St. Louis, which includes celebrating local stories, expanding access to education, engaging new voices, and strengthening regional connections. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

See related stories and resources from this episode: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-11

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i 

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079 

This episode is sponsored by Bank of Washington.  Lot of banks talk about giving back, but Bank of Washington actually shows up. Volunteer work and support for nonprofits and Main Street businesses are all driven by a belief that banking should create real impact, not just transactions. When customers choose this bank, they help make that impact possible. Learn more.

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In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/">Fast Forward STL,</a>&nbsp;Keith Alper sits down with Amy Shaw, the president and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ninepbs.org/">Nine PBS</a>&nbsp;who&rsquo;s helping shape the future of public media in St. Louis and beyond, while leading her organization through a period of significant change that still keeps community at the center of its mission. Shaw shares now Nine PBS is adapting to the desires of modern audiences, including plans to make its campus more collaborative and community-focused. Shaw also reflects on her career journey, personal challenges, and the role public media plays in bringing people together. She offers her vision for the future of both Nine PBS and St. Louis, which includes celebrating local stories, expanding access to education, engaging new voices, and strengthening regional connections. Watch on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL">YouTube</a>, and listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa">Spotify</a>, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.
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See related stories and resources from this episode: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-11
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&amp;si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i&nbsp;
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079&nbsp;
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://bankofwashington.com/">Bank of Washington</a>.  Lot of banks talk about giving back, but Bank of Washington actually shows up. Volunteer work and support for nonprofits and Main Street businesses are all driven by a belief that banking should create real impact, not just transactions. When customers choose this bank, they help make that impact possible.&nbsp;<a href="https://bankofwashington.com/">Learn more.</a>
New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/
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How Nine PBS Is Shaping St. Louis

 In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper speaks with St. Louis City Comptroller Donna Baringer about about leadership, public service, and the challenges of modernizing city government. Baringer shares her journey finding her way into public service having grown up in the state's capital and later returning as a Missouri House representative, before her unexpected victory in the race for St. Louis' comptroller. She goes deep on how her office is working to make city operations faster, more efficient, and more accountable through new technology and streamlined processes. The conversation also explores broader issues facing cities today, such as managing public funds, supporting community organizations, improving downtown vitality, transportation, safety, and the overall quality of life. Baringer discusses her ideas for creating a more welcoming and active urban core, attracting residents and visitors, and building long-term momentum for the region’s future. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-10

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i 

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079 

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In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/">Fast Forward STL,</a>&nbsp;Keith Alper speaks with St. Louis City Comptroller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.donnabaringerstl.com/">Donna Baringer</a> about about leadership, public service, and the challenges of modernizing city government. Baringer shares her journey finding her way into public service having grown up in the state's capital and later returning as a Missouri House representative, before her unexpected victory in the race for St. Louis' comptroller. She goes deep on how her office is working to make city operations faster, more efficient, and more accountable through new technology and streamlined processes. The conversation also explores broader issues facing cities today, such as managing public funds, supporting community organizations, improving downtown vitality, transportation, safety, and the overall quality of life. Baringer discusses her ideas for creating a more welcoming and active urban core, attracting residents and visitors, and building long-term momentum for the region&rsquo;s future. Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL">YouTube</a>, and listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa">Spotify</a>, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.
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See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-10
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&amp;si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i&nbsp;
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079&nbsp;
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St. Louis Comptroller on City Hall Modernization

 In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper speaks with Tarlton Corporation executive chair and CEO Tracy Hart—a trailblazing corporate leader who has tripled the company’s growth, all while helping shape St. Louis through both construction and civic leadership. Tarlton has played a role in transforming some of the city’s most recognizable spaces, including The Muny, the St. Louis Zoo, the Old Courthouse, and other major infrastructure projects across the region. This conversation goes far beyond the job site, though, as Hart discusses how technological advancements are changing the construction industry, why more young people should consider a career in the skilled trades, and what it will take to revitalize downtown St. Louis. She also reflects on becoming the first woman to chair The Muny, navigating personal tragedy, and the value of asking questions and taking chances. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-9

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i 

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079 

This episode is sponsored by Bank of Washington.  Lot of banks talk about giving back, but Bank of Washington actually shows up. Volunteer work and support for nonprofits and Main Street businesses are all driven by a belief that banking should create real impact, not just transactions. When customers choose this bank, they help make that impact possible. Learn more at https://www.bankofwashington.com/

New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/

Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. 

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In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/">Fast Forward STL,</a>&nbsp;Keith Alper speaks with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarltoncorp.com/">Tarlton Corporation</a>&nbsp;executive chair and CEO Tracy Hart&mdash;a trailblazing corporate leader who has tripled the company&rsquo;s growth, all while helping shape St. Louis through both construction and civic leadership. Tarlton has played a role in transforming some of the city&rsquo;s most recognizable spaces, including The Muny, the St. Louis Zoo, the Old Courthouse, and other major infrastructure projects across the region. This conversation goes far beyond the job site, though, as Hart discusses how technological advancements are changing the construction industry, why more young people should consider a career in the skilled trades, and what it will take to revitalize downtown St. Louis. She also reflects on becoming the first woman to chair The Muny, navigating personal tragedy, and the value of asking questions and taking chances. Watch on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL">YouTube</a>, and listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa">Spotify</a>, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.
<blockquote></blockquote>
See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-9
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&amp;si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i&nbsp;
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079&nbsp;
This episode is sponsored by Bank of Washington.  Lot of banks talk about giving back, but Bank of Washington actually shows up. Volunteer work and support for nonprofits and Main Street businesses are all driven by a belief that banking should create real impact, not just transactions. When customers choose this bank, they help make that impact possible. Learn more at https://www.bankofwashington.com/
New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/
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