cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Eric Jackson , Founder and CEO of Element 47 , who shares some of his entrepreneurial journey and what led him to launch the strategic branding and marketing agency based in Middle Tennessee. Element 47 helps companies unlock their potential with powerful and authentic branding optimally leveraged through digital marketing assets that enable companies to grow and pro...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lucas Jadin and Steve Jones , co-founders of Jadin Jones Coaching and co-authors of the bestselling book, "The Twin Thieves: How Great Leaders Build Great Teams," who both highlight some of their personal backgrounds and how they help leaders and teams across the country reach new heights together. Jadin Jones provides impactful presentations, keynote speeches, and c...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with 7-time world barbecue champion, owner of Memphis BBQ Company and The BBQ All-Stars , Author of two cookbooks, and celebrated Southern Delta Chef, Melissa Cookston to discuss her passion for barbecue, being a trailblazing female food entrepreneur, and more. During the conversation, Melissa talks about creating the World Jr. BBQ League , a nonprofit organization...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kim Halyak to talk about garden tourism, the Cooper Young Garden Walk , and Experience Memphis Gardens . During the conversation, Kim discusses the impact garden tourism makes on beautifying a community, how over 20 million Americans got into gardening during the pandemic, and how you don't need a green thumb to make an impact and contribute to saving our plan...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Demetrius Short , Founder and CEO of Transformation Life Center , who highlights the nonprofit organizations mission and efforts to "Ignite, Inspire, and Transform the lives of collegiate students and youth living in underserved communities to positively impact their community and the world." During the interview, Demetrius shares some of his personal story and what...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Mridu Parikh , Productivity Coach and Speaker at Life is Organized , who shares her story of becoming an entrepreneur and a Productivity Coach, and then highlights her mission and efforts with Life is Organized "to provide simple productivity solutions to everyday challenges that make business and life easier, less overwhelming, and more rewarding." During the interv...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kathleen Celmins of The Well Paid Expert , to discuss how what's sitting in your Google Drive or Dropbox can turn into a windfall of opportunity and income. During the conversation, Kathleen discusses her approach at The Well Paid Expert, some of the most popular digital products and/or courses she sees in the marketplace today, and the power of content repurp...

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 Bill Vaughan , Vice President of Resource Development with A-Z Office Resource , who highlights the family-run business that offers more than office supplies and specializes in streamlining any business' supply chain by providing over 50,000 products on a single truck playable to a single vendor. During the interview, Bill talks about the different product lines and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Justin Bradford , Director of Marketing and Communications for Special Olympics Tennessee, who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fi...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kathleen Celmins of The Well Paid Expert , to discuss how what's sitting in your Google Drive or Dropbox can turn into a windfall of opportunity and income. During the conversation, Kathleen discusses her approach at The Well Paid Expert, some of the most popular digital products and/or courses she sees in the marketplace today, and the power of content repurp...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Bill Koch , President and Dean of the Nashville School of Law , who highlights the private nonprofit law school founded in 1911 that enables working women and men to earn a law degree. Classes are held exclusively at night. Most students enrolled in the School continue full-time employment throughout the law school career. During the interview, Bill shares some of th...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brittany Franklin , Founder and CEO of Sky High for Kids , who shares the story of launching the nonprofit organization and highlights their mission and efforts to help end Childhood Cancer. Sky High for Kids is funding revolutionary research projects that will not only advance treatment worldwide but also move the survival rate needle forward. During the interview,...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Zoe Kahr , Executive Director of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art , who highlights how the museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of visitors through their expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs. The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the American South, located in the heart of Memphis in historic Overton...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kristen Davis , CEO of Nurture the Next , who highlights how the Middle Tennessee based nonprofit organization provides free and confidential services to help parents build stable, nurturing homes for their children by providing support for parents, crisis support, and advocacy and education. Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence t...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Johari Matthews , Director of Programs with the Tennessee Titans Foundation , who highlights how the Tennessee Titans are committed to serving the community and how their newly announced community benefits platform, ONE Community, will support the ongoing efforts of community impact through an intentional list of programs that provide resources, access, and generatio...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kimberly Crafton , Executive Director of the Fire Museum of Memphis to discuss the premier interactive fire museum located in the legendary Fire Engine House No. 1 in Downtown Memphis. During the conversation, Kimberly talks about their mission to promote the education of fire and life safety, to reduce injury, life-loss and property-loss related to fire and t...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Angie Brantley , Founder and Director of TenThirtyFive , who highlights the organization's mission and efforts to provide at risk youth and women with confidence-building resources through fashion and mentorship. TenThirtyFive operates an upscale thrift store where recipients receive a wardrobe voucher to shop free. We are providing at risk youth and women with confi...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with WKNO / Channel 10’s Education & Outreach Manager, Felicia Peat , to discuss her whimsical character, Teacher Teacher who produces and develops outreach programming for Mid-South youth through her early literacy platform. During the conversation, Felicia talks about their Excellent Effort Awards from the SEED office of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the Inte...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lori Sepich , co-founder of Heart Quests Support Group , who shares her personal story and battle with heart disease and her mission to help others on a similar journey. Lori was born with a family history of heart disease. Her personal journey started at age 17 when she was diagnosed with extreme hypertension. She would spend the next 43 years fighting the battle of...

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kerry Goff, Director of Northwest Mississippi Community College's Heindl Center for the Performing Arts , a new venue for Mid-Southerners to get a taste of music, comedy, and the fine arts. During the conversation, Kerry talks about how Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts is bringing world-class productions and famil...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Allison White , supervisor of the Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, who highlights their mission and efforts "to give people the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest by connecting them to behavioral health care, advocating for mental health resources and creating a culture where mental health discussions are essential...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jerry Carleton , Principal with Immix Law Group , who shares the story of what led him to switch from running a durable medical equipment business to practicing law and then starting the industry change agent that serves as a catalyst for innovation by representing diverse, international, and trailblazing clientele at every stage of the business lifecycle. During the...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Amy LaGrant , Chair, along with Ashley Briggs , Co-Chair, and Tonya Brown , Mission Chair, with the Walk to End Alzheimer's Nashville and the Alzheimer's Association, TN Chapter . During the interview, each guest shares her personal story and reason for supporting the Alzheimer's Association, then talks about the mission and efforts of the organization, including the...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Valerie Wakefield , Marketing Director for Intercept Roofing , who highlights the Christian Based roofing contractor servicing Middle Tennessee and lower Kentucky. Intercept Roofing services include Full Storm Restoration, Reroofs and Repairs, as well as custom work, and insurance claims and retail work are both areas of expertise. During the interview, Valerie talks...