cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Nick Dwyer , Founder and Executive Director of Memphis Youth Athletics , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to encourage and teach kids of all abilities how to take their first steps toward a healthy, active lifestyle while providing the foundation for young, local athletes to further their competitive aspirations in track & field, cross...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Nikki Walker , Executive Director of East Nashville Hope Exchange who highlights the Nashville, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization and their mission and efforts to strengthen children's literacy through the exchange of knowledge and support among families and the East Nashville community to affirm the right to read for all. East Nashville Hope Exchange provides a...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with comedian, speaker, podcaster, and writer, Paul Ollinger , who reflects on his time in Memphis at Rhodes College, how he leveraged success in the tech industry to help launch his career in comedy, and what led him to start a podcast and write his new book, "Reasonably Happy: The Skeptics Guide to Achievable Contentment. " During the interview, Paul shares how he was r...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jim Bartoo , Nashville Zoo Marketing and Public Relations Director, who highlights the organization's mission and efforts "to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership." Nashville Zoo is a progressive and dynamic zoological park located just 6 miles south of downtown Nashville. With just 90 o...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Janet Meek , CEO of JSM Associates , who shares some of her background in the staffing and recruiting industry and what led her to launch her company focused on providing a unique solution to help small business owners design, build, and scale their teams for success. During the interview, Janet discusses her TSP (Talent Services Provider) model, which is a long-term...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Anthony Young , President and CEO of Epicenter Memphis , who highlights the organization focused on the mission of empowering innovation and entrepreneurship in Memphis by ensuring that founders of innovative businesses have what they need to develop, launch, and grow their ventures in the Greater Memphis region. During the interview, Anthony discusses how Epicenter...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host  Andrew Bartolotta  sits down with  Kevin Yates , Vice President of Sales at  ImageWorks Commercial Interiors , to dive deep into the evolving landscape of office design and workplace trends. Kevin and his team at ImageWorks are at the forefront of creating innovative work environments that cater to modern needs, such as hybrid work setups, employee we...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Daniel Weaver and Sam Coates , Co-Founders of CFO Leverage , who highlight how their Memphis, Tennessee-based company is dedicated to helping nonprofits around the nation reach their full potential by leveraging their expertise in administration and accounting. By focusing exclusively on the unique challenges faced by nonprofits, CFO Leverage provides tailored financ...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with George Abbott , Co-convener of Reimagining the Civic Commons , who highlights the collaboration of national foundations and civic leaders dedicated to revitalizing public spaces in ways that benefit communities and how the initiative has impacted Memphis locally. Reimagining the Civic Commons is an ambitious national initiative demonstrating that strategic investment...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with author, speaker, facilitator and trainer, Steve Woodruff , known as the King of Clarity, who shares lessons from his two books, Clarity Wins and The Point, and highlights how he helps people flip the script on the corporate status quo by finding their focus and making themselves clear. During the interview, Steve talks about his career spanning over three decades and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Bobby White , President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and V olunteer Memphis , along with Candace Tate , Director of Volunteer Memphis and Community Outreach, who highlight Leadership Memphis and its action initiative, Volunteer Memphis, which both serve to connect leaders to leaders, leaders to information, and leaders to the community. Leadership Memphis develo...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Keisha Walker , Community Affairs Manager with Vitalant Blood Donation , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to "unite blood and biologics donors, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives" and how donating blood helps save lives in our community. She touches on the local history dating back to Lifeblood and how Vitalant is one of t...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kevin Yates , Vice President of Sales at ImageWorks Commercial Interiors , to dive deep into the evolving landscape of office design and workplace trends. Kevin and his team at ImageWorks are at the forefront of creating innovative work environments that cater to modern needs, such as hybrid work setups, employee wellbe...

In this inspiring episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Jamie Heard , Co-founder and Executive Director of Faithfully Restored .  Jamie shares her deeply personal journey through loss and resilience, which ultimately led her to establish Faithfully Restored, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting women who are facing hardship. Faithfully Restored provides support to wo...

In this inspiring episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta speaks with Leonard and Paula Cochran from Leah's House , a faith-based restoration home for adult women facing challenges such as addiction, behavioral issues, and more. Leonard and Paula share the heart behind the creation of Leah's House, the holistic support they provide, the role of Biblical teachings, and how community...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta interviews Tiffani Morrow-Smith , Executive Director of REACH Memphis. For over 55 years, REACH Memphis has provided high-potential students with the resources, mentoring, and support necessary to prepare for college and their careers. Tiffani shares insights into the organization’s rich history, the impact of their summer experience...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jeff Ponchillia , Founder of Change The Stars , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to empower the children of Haiti to rewrite their destinies by providing housing, medical care, education, and a pathway out of poverty. During the interview, Jeff shares how a trip to Haiti in 2013 forever changed his life's purpose. After witnessing first...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Morgan Tansey , Area Director with Best Buddies Tennessee , who highlights the organization’s history and efforts to establish a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for One-to-One Friendships, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development, and Family Support programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Tenne...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jonathan Torres , affectionately known as "Torres," who shares his personal journey from working with and leading nonprofits in Memphis, Tennessee, to becoming CEO of Frase Protection , a locally-owned and operated residential and commercial security provider offering customized alarm and camera systems, backed by 24/7 monitoring. During the interview, Torres discuss...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Melinda LaFollette , Senior Communications Manager with Musicians On Call , who highlights the nonprofit organization's 25th anniversary and their mission and efforts to deliver the healing power of music through bedside, virtual and streaming programs across all 50 states. Musicians On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and car...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Melissa Caldwell, President of Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc ., and Josh Young, Director of Behavioral Health and Outreach Services, who both highlight the organization that is part of the Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. family and recently was recognized as a 2024 Torch Award winner in the Extra Large Company Category with the BBB Serving Middle Tennesse...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Psychotherapist Emily Moon , who shares some of her personal background and how she helps individuals better understand themselves and others to make impactful changes within themselves and their business in 5 simple steps. During the interview, Emily talks about the importance and power of discovering your purpose and (re)creating your identity and vision after goin...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Abbey Kidwell , Assistant Prinicipal at Clinton Elementary School in Clinton, Tennessee, who was recently honored as Tennessee's 2023-24 sole recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award , which comes with a $25,000 cash prize. Kidwell is among recipients across the country who will be honored as part of the Milken Family Foundation's historic, nationwide tour...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Davie Lieske , Business Development Director with Military Warriors Support Foundation , who shares some of the history for the nonprofit organization that was founded in 2007 by Lt. General Leroy Sisco, USA (Ret) to provide programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition for our nation's combat-wounded Heroes and Gold Star families. Programs focus on hou...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Danny Song , CEO of giveservices , who shares his personal journey and how he was selected to lead the group of service companies that give back with the giving model built in. Danny talks about coming to the United States at an early age with his family to focus on education, moving around and putting down roots in Jackson, Tennessee, where he graduated high school...