cityCURRENT Radio Show

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show , Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Jonathan Torres, Chair of C12 Memphis , to explore how faith and leadership intersect in the world of business. C12 is the largest peer advisory network of Christian CEOs and business leaders, helping executives build stronger companies while staying grounded in purpose, values, and accountability. Through confidential foru...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Anna Traverse , CEO of Contemporary Media, Inc. and Editor-in-Chief for Memphis Magazine , who highlights Memphis Magazine's 50th anniversary celebration and its role in documenting Memphis's history over five decades. Anna discusses the company's approach to covering the city's diverse topics including music, business, politics, arts, and culture. The April 2026 iss...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Kirk House , a singer-songwriter and Americana artist, who discusses his musical background and support for veterans and first responders. Kirk shares his journey from growing up in church communities in Arkansas to performing in Abilene, Texas, and now based in Fort Worth, where he developed his unique "Texas Soul" music style blending country, Americana, gospel, bl...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ashley Landes , Chief Operating Officer with Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM ), along with Mary McCrary , Development and Recruitment Specialist, who both highlight the nonprofit organization with a Christ-centered mission "to support individuals in and leaving incarceration, as well as their families, with resources and services that empower them to build h...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Sara Wigal , Associate Professor and Director of Publishing at Belmont University , Executive Director of Ami McConnell Literary Agency , and Executive Director of WriterFest , who discusses her background in publishing and her current roles, as well as the evolution of the publishing industry, including the impact of technology and AI. During the interview, Sara tal...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Michael Valletta , Founder and Owner of Quickcuts Media , who discusses the power of storytelling in video content creation. Michael explores how AI tools like Synthesia can assist content creation but still require human expertise and relationship-building, emphasizing that authentic storytelling and emotional connection remain crucial. Michael highlights the import...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Matthew Emerzian, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters , who highlights his new book "Make It Matter: Unlocking Human Potential Through the Mattering Mindset" which releases May 5th. Matthew was in Memphis to keynote the AutoZone hosted cityCURRENT signature speaker series event on January 23, 2026. During the interview, Ma...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Sara Wigal , Associate Professor and Director of Publishing at Belmont University , Executive Director of Ami McConnell Literary Agency , and Executive Director of WriterFest , who discusses her background in publishing and her current roles, as well as the evolution of the publishing industry, including the impact of technology and AI. During the interview, Sara tal...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show , Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com , to explore what it takes to scale a business in today’s fast-changing, AI-driven world. Colleen is a dynamic business leader known for blending creativity, strategy, and innovation — from bold marketing moves like celebrity partnerships to implementing AI tools that help businesses grow sm...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Hope MacGregor , a singer-songwriter, Americana artist, West Point graduate and US Army Aviation Veteran, who discusses her musical journey and charitable work to support other veterans. Hope shares how she transitioned from planning to drop out of high school to pursue music to attending West Point, graduating and serving 8 years as an aviation officer, and later re...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Randi Smith , who discusses her background at Belmont University , where she studied publishing, her current role as a library assistant, and her debut young adult novel, "Ada Holloway's Had Enough." During the interview, Randi talks about the evolving role of libraries as community hubs offering various services beyond traditional book lending. She shares the inspir...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Nate Calvin , Founder and CEO of Reliant Rides , and India Brown , Director of Community Partnerships and Strategic Funding, who discuss their transportation services for non-emergency medical needs in Memphis, Tennessee. Nate shares some of his entrepreneurial background and explains that Reliant Rides aims to fill a gap in the industry by offering a trusted service...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Dr. Mario Ray , Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Health Science Center and Medical Director for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Federal Detention at Regional One Health , who highlights March of Dimes and the nonprofit organization's efforts to support healthy mothers and babies. Dr. Ray shares how his involvement with March of Dimes started years...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Brad Federman , Founder and CEO of PerformancePoint, LLC , and author of "Never Delegate Again: Uncover the SECRET to Growing Your Company, Your People, and Yourself." They discuss Brad's company, PerformancePoint, LLC, which focuses on reducing turnover, improving company valuation through culture, and enhancing employee and customer experiences. Brad shares insight...

Andrés Martínez , Director of Policy & Communications with Conexión Américas , discusses their mission and efforts to build a welcoming community and create opportunities where Latino families can belong, contribute, and succeed in Nashville and throughout the state of Tennessee. Each year, the organization assists more than 9,000 individuals and their families in their desire to start businesses,...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ann Jarvis , Executive Director of USO Fort Campbell/Nashville , who discusses the organization's 85-year history of supporting military service members and their families through various programs and events. As a nonprofit, the organization provides morale-boosting activities and connects service members to resources and nonprofit partners through their 250 global l...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Stephen Boyd , Sales Director with OUTFRONT Media in Nashville and Memphis , along with Don Nolan , Real Estate Manager, who both highlight OUTFRONT Media, the power of Out-of-Home advertising and In Real Life experiences, and their longtime partnership with cityCURRENT. During the interview, Stephen and Don discuss the company's history and evolution, its focus on I...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Keusi Donald , Executive Director and Lead Shepherd with Economic Opportunities (known as "EcOp") , along with Consultant Ramsay Clark , who both highlight the 35-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of justice-impacted and under-resourced adults in the Greater Memphis Area by providing sustainable employment opportunities, life coachin...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Pam Bryant , Executive Director of Begin Anew , a nonprofit organization that has been serving Middle Tennessee for nearly 30 years by empowering adults to overcome poverty through education, resources, and mentoring. During the interview, Pam discusses the nonprofit's three main programs: high school equivalency, English Language Learning, and computer and job skill...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Dr. Brittany Kasprack , Owner of Mid South Chiropractic and The Bagel Nook , who discusses her journey into chiropractic care and the impact of her businesses on the community. She shares her personal experience with chiropractic treatment after a horse riding accident and emphasizes the importance of preventive healthcare. Dr. Brittany explains the science and art o...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Griscelle Anacker , Founder and Creative Director of Princess and Papa , a Nashville-based father and daughter apparel brand founded to celebrate the often-overlooked bond between dads and their daughters. During the interview, Griscelle shares the story and mission behind the clothing brand, which was launched to honor her late daughter, Evangeline, who passed away...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Brink Fidler , Founder and President of Defend Systems , who discusses his background in law enforcement and highlights his company's work in active violence mitigation training and security consulting. Based in Middle Tennessee, Defend Systems is a life safety and security consulting firm specializing in active shooter response training and physical security consult...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Rick Short , Board President of Box 55 Association , a nonprofit organization formed in 1952 with the mission "to serve Nashville Heroes with on scene hydration, nutrition, and body temperature regulation." During the interview, Rick explains the history of the association, which was established by Nashville Fire Department Chief John Ragsdale and Mayor Ben West. The...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Bart Lewis , Founder and Head of Growth Marketing at King Creative Co ., who highlights how he and his team help businesses grow by combining strategy, clear messaging, websites and SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and consistent marketing execution to drive specific business outcomes. During the interview, Bart emphasizes the importance of having a documented, meas...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Neki Catron , Corporate Global Community Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity leader with Sylvamo and Chair of the Corporate Social Purpose Network with Volunteer Tennessee , who highlights Sylvamo's global operations and its commitment to corporate social responsibility, then spotlights the Corporate Social Purpose Network's role in coordinating private sector engage...