cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Teri Sloan , Development Director for Cafe Momentum Nashville , who shares the origins of their culinary internship program that supports local youth involved in the juvenile justice system ages 15-19 to develop self-sufficiency and self-advocacy through a tiered model. Tier 1 focuses on building relationships, assessing needs and introducing social/life skills and c...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Aisha Robinzine , Co-Response Supervisor with Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) , who highlights the Middle Tennessee based organization that offers innovative, trauma-informed and person-centered behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults, and then discusses their Co-Response programs. The Co-Response programs refer to MHC's Master's level clinic...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Marcus Meneese, Sr ., Founder and Executive Director of Stronger Than My Father , who shares what lead him to launch the Middle Tennessee-based nonprofit in 2013 with a focus on helping to end the fatherless cycle one child at a time. The organization's mission is to educate, inspire and transform today's youth and families to fulfill their God-given purpose. During...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta chats with Michele Garza , the self-published author and compassionate soul behind the touching Christmas tale of Ruth's Ducks . Michele unfolds the journey of how a simple Christmas gift exchange at a young age blossomed into a lifelong lesson and eventually, a beautiful book and ornament aimed at spreading the message of empathy, un...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tina Blackmon , Senior Vice President of Operations for Memphis Goodwill , along with Latisha Robertson , Vice President of Contract Services, who both highlight the 100th Anniversary for the organization dedicated to the mission to change the lives of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment through the power of work, education, and empowerment. Dur...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Janie Busbee , Founder and Executive Director of Mother To Mother , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts "to help low-income families thrive by providing car seats, diapers, cribs, and other essential resources so that under-resourced children in our community can be safe and healthy." During the interview, Janie shares the story of launchi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Judy Rautine , Generations Manager with Porter-Leath , who highlights how the Memphis, Tennessee based nonprofit empowers children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal and independent lifestyle, and then details some of their specific programs, including Generations, the home for AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Senior volunteers at Porter-Leath. Generations h...

In this insightful conversation, host Andrew Bartolotta chats with Chris Barnhill , Executive Director of FrankTown Open Hearts , where he delved into the organization's remarkable mission to uplift the lives of at-risk youth in Franklin, Tennessee. From its hands-on vocational training and academic support to its emphasis on spiritual development and community engagement, FrankTown Open Hearts em...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Sam Davidson , CEO of Nashville Entrepreneur Center , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to connect entrepreneurs with critical resources to create, launch and grow businesses. During the interview, Sam shares some of the history for the organization and talks about the importance of fostering an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can thrive....

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Bruce Meisterman , photographer, writer and author of " A Coward's Guide to Living" and "The Light Inerrant," who highlights the two books, along with his first book, "Arn? Narn.", a photo-documentary of vanishing rural Newfoundland. Bruce's photography has been exhibited in galleries, private collections, and museums. His work has been featured in publications such...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Barb Stegemann , who recently was the keynote speaker for the cityCURRENT signature speaker series event in Nashville , Tennessee, and who offers a fun recap and additional context from her presentation. During the interview, Barb shares some of her entrepreneurial journey and valuable lessons learned, talks about the importance of passion and persistence, some of th...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jessica Biggs , Davidson County Program Coordinator, who shares the story of how Isaiah 117 House began and expanded to Davidson County and highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to reduce trauma for kids on removal day, lighten the load of the caseworker, and ease the transition for the foster family. When children are removed from their homes o...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Gabriella Milgrom , a home renovation, interior design, and building expert with over 12 years of experience as she shares invaluable insights about the intersection of design vision and execution, the misconceptions about vision boards, and how she empowers women to create their dream homes without the common stressors of time, money, and sanity. Our conversa...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jim Morris , CEO of IMPACT Events , who shares what led him to start bringing entrepreneurs together through the pandemic and to launch his company in 2020. During the interview, Jim talks about how IMPACT Events has grown from hosting smaller networking events to producing larger events with some of the most highly respected leaders in the community with a focus on...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Coach Bill Courtney , who is the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary, "Undefeated," Founder of Classic American Hardwoods, Inc., Author of "Against the Grain," and host of the new podcast, "An Army of Normal Folks," who shares what led him to join with the nonprofit, Iron Light Labs , to launch the podcast. The podcast aims to inspire listeners and present fasci...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Graham Gibbs , Founder and President of Five Talents Faithful , who shares some of his personal and professional background and what led him to launch the nonprofit with the purpose of "helping other nonprofit organizations as they strive towards good financial stewardship by making the most out of the resources they have been given." During the interview, Graham sha...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kayla Rodriguez Graff , CEO and Co-Founder, and Dr. Isaac Rodriguez , Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder, who highlight their Memphis, Tennessee-based medical device company that leverages the power of Manuka honey to simplify the healing journey to closure with a new easy-to-apply wound dressing. During the interview, Kayla and Isaac talk about the technology and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Steve Baer , Field CTO, America with Trustwave and Trustwave Government Solutions , who also serves on the board of directors for the US Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force in Chicago, and discusses cyber crime and the true cost of a cyber attack, along with some of the preventative measures companies and individuals can take to better protect themselves. Dur...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Jena Jauchius , a Landscape Architect and Nature Play Expert with N is for Nature Play . Jena shared her insights into the importance of sensory-rich nature play in the growth and development of children. From the seven sensory systems in children to how nature play and nature connection can positively impact their overall health and well-being, Jena enlighten...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Janie Busbee , Founder and Executive Director of Mother To Mother , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts "to help low-income families thrive by providing car seats, diapers, cribs, and other essential resources so that under-resourced children in our community can be safe and healthy." During the interview, Janie shares the story of launchi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jessica Randolph , President and Co-Founder of the How to Buy a House Class , who shares some of her personal background and how she got into real estate and creating an educational framework and program for teaching people the power of and the process of buying a home. During the interview, Jessica discusses being a designer on HGTV's "Masters of Flip" and how that...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lindsay Klein , Sales Coach with Skillway , who highlights the premium sales coaching company based out of Nashville, Tennessee, that works coast to coast to help their partners hit and exceed their sales goals. Skillway's mission is to create and deliver world-class solutions that educate and motivate relationship-based salespeople and those who lead them. During th...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Alex Danza , Founder and CEO of Vonlane , the innovative luxury motor coach company that's redefining travel between major cities. During the conversation, Alex shares the story behind Vonlane's inception, its mission to provide a first-class, stress-free travel experience, and the company's recent expansion into the Nashville, Memphis and Atlanta markets as w...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jacqueline McDonald , President of the Board of Tennessee Action Council , who highlights the nonprofit organization and their two divisions that minister to at-risk children, and then discusses more deeply their ministry called, Helping Hands. The mission of Helping Hands is to preserve the family unit by meeting the needs of families with children at risk of being...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Barb Stegemann , who recently was the keynote speaker for the cityCURRENT signature speaker series event in Nashville , Tennessee, and who offers a fun recap and additional context from her presentation. During the interview, Barb shares some of her entrepreneurial journey and valuable lessons learned, talks about the importance of passion and persistence, some of th...