Real businesses. Real stories. All from right here in Columbus, Georgia.

Hosted by the team at Momentum Wealth, Fountain City Founders dives into the true stories behind the businesses shaping our city. From makers and manufacturers to service pros and startups, we talk with the people who’ve built something from the ground up—and lived to tell the tale.

These are unfiltered, honest conversations about what it really takes to run a business. The wins. The losses. The big decisions. And the stuff no one prepares you for—like partnerships, taxes, growth, and risk.

If you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who loves seeing the heart behind local success, this is your show.

Columbus is building something. Meet the people behind it.

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Side Hustle to Storefront: Lexiee Campbell on Creativity, Reinvention, & the Business of Flowers
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Side Hustle to Storefront: Lexiee Campbell on Creativity, Reinvention, & the Business of Flowers

From sweeping flower shop floors to designing luxury weddings, Lexiee Campbell has grown Campbell Creative Floral Co. and Flowers on 10th into two thriving floral businesses. In this episode, she shares how she turned a side hustle into a storefront, built her brand through social media, and reinvented her business to reach the luxury wedding market. It’s a story of grit, creativity, and resilience every entrepreneur can learn from.
Sleep-Deprived but Determined: Lindsay DeOliveira on Safety, Storytelling, & Soothe Beginnings
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Sleep-Deprived but Determined: Lindsay DeOliveira on Safety, Storytelling, & Soothe Beginnings

Most people don’t launch a company with a sketch in Microsoft Paint. But that’s exactly how Lindsay deOliveira started Soothe Beginnings—a baby brand built around safety, sustainability, and solving a real problem for new parents.In this episode, Lindsay shares how postpartum struggles, sleepless nights, and frustration with existing pacifiers led her to design a better one from scratch. We talk about her experience with Startup Columbus, raising money through Kickstarter, pitching her idea on a business reality show, and finding a factory that could bring her vision to life.If you've ever wondered how a parent becomes a product founder, or what it really takes to build something from the ground up, this episode is for you.
Built to Last: Steve Smithwick on Culture, Continuity & the Founder’s Mindset
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Built to Last: Steve Smithwick on Culture, Continuity & the Founder’s Mindset

What starts in a warehouse doesn’t always stay there.In this episode of Fountain City Founders, Steve Smithwick shares how he built Master Wall from a small local operation into a national brand. We talk about early risks, outgrowing your beginnings, navigating partnerships, and the quiet discipline it takes to grow something that lasts.This is a story about more than success—it’s about building with intention.