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The Made in Indy podcast celebrates Hotelier & Entrepreneur; Andrew Foster. We welcome C.F. Jolivette; Foster’s grandson who is a curator & creative. Jolivette is the creator of Andrew Foster Legacy, a digital database that chronicles the impact Andrew Foster made in his community & the city of Indianapolis. Jolivette shares the inspiration behind what made him begin to share his grandfather’s story + Why he has spent the past decade researching his grandfather’s legacy. We discuss the opening of the iconic Hotel Foster & Pearl’s Lounge, and how these were safe spaces for Black people in Indianapolis to flourish. We dive into the topic of financial literacy, and how it is more important now than ever. Later, Jolivette reveals where he think’s Foster’s drive & passion came from + What he believes what motivated Foster to carve a unique path for himself. Listen to our full conversations below. + Learn more about Andrew Foster Legacy here.