Applaudable Perspectives

Applaudable Perspectives newest episode features Pam Lewis and Mark Logsdon in a journey through Mark's professional career in Public Relations and Publicity Coordination. Tune in to learn more about how this Senior Publicist navigates the industry and get professional advice for those looking to join the field.

With an election right around the corner, Mayor of Franklin, Ken Moore, sits down with PLA Media President Pam Lewis to reflect on his political career. First elected in 2007 as an alderman at large, Moore began to envision Franklin’s future and its challenges. In both 2009 and 2011, Ken was elected Vice-Mayor by his peers. Eventually, in 2011, he was honored to become the 31st Mayor of Franklin a...

Pam is joined by an old colleague Aaron Spradlin. Originally from Ohio, Spradlin found himself shifting from his education in theater and dance to security. Chris Clark was previously in law enforcement at Franklin’s police department before starting a new security company and realizing that is where he needed to be. Clark and Spradlin teamed up by merging their security companies. Their unique pe...

Pam is joined by college friend and former New York neighbor, Michelle Morris. Originally working in banking, Morris knew she needed to be doing something more creative, leading her to a career in production. They discuss how being a cancer survivor has impacted Michelle’s life and her career, as well as reminiscing on old times. Tune in to hear about Michelle’s journey, career successes, and usin...

Pam is joined by President/CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Yuri Cunza. Originally from Peru and attending school in Argentina, Yuri made his way to America, straight to Nashville. He came to the United States for the entertainment industry but ended up being the perfect fit for the Hispanic Chamber here in Nashville. Tune in as Yuri and Pam talk about travel and culture.

Pam is joined by music business legend Chuck Rhodes in the first installment of a two part interview. He has worked in production, as head of a record label, A&R, and more. Originally from Texas, Rhodes has been in Nashville for 38 years now. He was formerly a studio musician playing keys for a quick stint in LA, but now he works with the record label Audium Nashville. Tune in as he talks abou...

Pam is joined by Georgette Jones, singer, songwriter, producer, and so much more. Daughter of country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Georgette has made a name for herself in the country music world. She's been being pulled onto huge stages since the age of three with her parents on tour. She is a mother of twins, a travel enthusiast, and biography co-author. With her most recent relea...

Pam is joined by New York native and sound engineer Eric Paul. Joining the first class of sound engineering students in the newest college program, Paul soon found himself interning in a studio working with the likes of Billy Joel, John Lennon, and more. Eric Paul then moved to Nashville to join the country music scene. Recently, in addition to his career in the music business, he began dabbling i...

Pam is joined by renowned songwriter Roger Murrah. Since moving to Nashville in 1972, Murrah has written top charting songs like "Southern Rains" by Mel Tillis, "Life's Highway" by Steve Wariner and "We're in This Love Together" by Al Jarreau. In 2005, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work. Tune in to hear about his journey i...

Pam is joined by the director of performing arts for the Williamson County Performing Arts Center, Victoria Reid. Growing up in Massachusetts and surrounded by music, Reid went on to attend University of Denver for theater. Her career took her all over the world, performing in national tours, then writing and directing shows for the USO. She settled in Franklin, Tennessee with the historic Perform...

Pam is joined by Lovely Franklin’s, Buffie Baril, and accounting professional, Lisa Garcia. In this week’s podcast, Buffie and Lisa speak about their passion for historic homes and the preservation they do to protect Franklin’s architectural history.  Buffie currently runs Lovely Tennessee which elevates the brands of businesses across Middle Tennessee and Lovely Franklin which focuses on Franklin...

Pam is joined by doctor of epidemiology, Dr. Megan Warren. In this week’s podcast Megan speaks on her journey around the world and her experience in the field of Epidemiology. Dr. Warren has over 20 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist. Her research expertise includes design and statistical analysis of studies, collaborating with colleagues across campus and the local health care c...

Pam is joined by past president of Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County, Patricia Kriebel. In this week’s podcast, Patricia will speak upon her involvement in the Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson Country as well as her life which she has dedicated to service. Patricia has served on the board for Sister Cities for over fifteen years, and within her time, created a relationship wi...

Pam is joined by social psychologist and co-founder of the Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF), Dr. Shamender Talwar. In this week’s episode, Pam and Dr. Talwar reflect on their personal experience of the aftermath of The Covenant School catastrophe. When Pam was first told by Mark about the Green Hills active shooting situation, she called Dr. Talwar and picked him up in the Green Hills hotel he wa...

Pam is joined by entertainment Business Manager, Erin Pettit. In this weeks podcast, Erin will speak upon her journey in the music industry, her career and the things that have helped her. Erin is a Miami, FL native who has called Nashville her home for the last 13 years working as a Business Manager. She currently serves the needs of a diverse roster of touring artists, songwriters, music executi...

Pam is joined by vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter and radio host, Angela Easley. In this week's podcast, Angela will speak on her past and the things that have helped her on her path to a successful career. Angela has been awarded the 2021 Female Vocalist of the Year Bronze by the International Singer Songwriter Association and fan nominated in six categories. Currently, Angela is on her fift...

Pam is joined by Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson. Mayor Anderson was elected as Liverpool’s first female Mayor in May 2021. She is the first black woman to be directly elected as a Mayor in the UK. She is committed to empowering communities and promoting equalities. Pam and Mayor Anderson connected via the mental health and songwriting initiative The Road to Nashville.

Pam is joined by musician Tim Wipperman, a versatile publisher, producer, and more. This year he has moved to ONErpm as their newest managing director. Tim is the winner of the BMI, ASCAP and SESAC Music Publisher of the Year award 10 times and was recently one of the judges at the Road to Nashville: Liverpool International Song Contest. Tune in to learn more about the industry, particularly durin...

Pam is joined by country artist Alyssa Bonagura, daughter of Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura from RCA record’s Bailey and the Boys. Alyssa was signed to Sony Nashville with The Sisterhood Band and traveled worldwide on tour. Attending the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts, Paul McCartney’s music school in the UK, she was constantly writing music. She returned to Nashville in 2009, bu...

Pam is joined in the car by leading psychologist, Dr Shamender Talwar. Co-founder of The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF), a British secular charitable organization, Dr Talwar was most recently working with PLA on The Road to Nashville International Song Contest with the final performance last month. Tune in as they discuss mental health and more in this next episode.

Pam is joined by John Williams. 25 years in Nashville, John previously worked as a tour manager and front of house sound engineer, he now has moved to video and television. As soon as COVID hit, he was prepared to make the move to live streaming. He’s been a police officer, a missionary, a video guy; A last minute yet moving guest.

Pam is joined by Liverpool native, Jon Keats. Performing as early as 14, Jon is now a Director of Cavern City Tours, making him an owner of the infamous Cavern Club. He has toured Europe and the UK in bands and solo, and additionally pursued a career in acting.

Mark, VP of PLA, is joined by Scottish songwriter, Sean C Kennedy. While he is originally from Scotland pursuing a professional soccer career, he is now a successful Nashville based artist. His first EP,  Let Life Love You, is all about the power of beauty and vulnerability, racking up over two million streams.

Pam is joined by USA Today bestseller & Pulitzer Prize nominated author and historian, Deb Hunter. Hunter is the host of All Things Tudor , a weekly podcast that brings the power, scandals, romance and ruthlessness of the Tudors back to life through interviews and profiles. Deb’s fascination with the Tudors began at an early age. She pursued her love of history and graduated from Lipscomb Univ...

Pam is joined by Nashville native, now Franklin resident, Walter Green. Green had graduated from Vanderbilt University and worked in structural engineering, creating the foundation for his love of Franklin and its railroads. This year, Green released his first book, The Nashville and Decatur in the Civil War – History of an Embattled Railroad , detailing the importance of Tennessee railroads durin...