cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kim Sorrelle , director of a humanitarian organization, speaker, and author of two books to discuss the meaning of love. During the conversation, Kim talks about her first book, Cry Until You Laugh , about her and her husband's battle with cancer after being diagnosed just four months a part. She also dives in to her second book, Love Is , which chronicles her...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Angie Cornwell , Major Gifts Officer with Barefoot Republic Camp , who highlights how the Camp strives to facilitate Christ-centered relationships between individuals from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds through an equally diverse platform of artistic, athletic and team-building programs. During the interview, Angie shares the history and why...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with author and storyteller, CJ Kirkland , who highlights her new book, SELF MADE: Boley, Oklahoma , which is a collaborative effort with the nonprofit, Project 2020, focused on rebuilding and the revitalization of Boley, Oklahoma. Founded in 1903 on land gifted to its first settlers by Creek Freedwoman Abigail Barnett McCormick, Boley was the largest of more than fifty a...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ross Carmichael , Managing Director of Compliance with Higginbotham , who provides an overview of the company and his role in Compliance, and then discusses some of the important legal updates that took place in 2022 and some of the major compliance trends in employee benefit plans for 2023. Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR ser...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alden Mills , who has been a featured cityCURRENT guest speaker, three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and Division One athlete, Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and bestselling author of "Be Unstoppable" and "Unstoppable Teams," who talks about his latest efforts and new app coming out in March 2023, GoalBud. Co-Founded by CEO Alden Mills, GoalBud allows you to har...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Steve Joiner , Dean of the College of Leadership and Public Service at Lipscomb University , and Executive Director of the Institute for Conflict Management at Lipscomb University , who highlights the College and how they are intentionally addressing local, national and global issues to prepare leaders to navigate, shape and steer the direction of matters affecti...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Leighanne Soden , Executive Director of West Cancer Foundation , along with Jenny Vergos , West Cancer Foundation Board Member, who both highlight the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to break through barriers to cancer care through early detection, research, and resources for all cancer patients in the Memphis and Mid-South region. During the interview,...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jessica Van Dyke , Executive Director and Lead Counsel with the Tennessee Innocence Project , who highlights the nonprofit organization working across the State of Tennessee that is dedicated to investigating and litigating claims of actual innocence. During the interview, Jessica talks about why their work is so important, how they determine what cases to take on as...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Whitney Williams , Executive Director of My Town Miracles , who highlights the nonprofit organization's intentional mission and efforts to work alongside partner organizations and families to alleviate burdens and barriers youth are facing. My Town Miracles has a daily goal of "doing for one what we would like to do for many." During the interview, Whitney shares som...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with author and storyteller, CJ Kirkland , who highlights her new book, SELF MADE: Boley, Oklahoma , which is a collaborative effort with the nonprofit, Project 2020, focused on rebuilding and the revitalization of Boley, Oklahoma. Founded in 1903 on land gifted to its first settlers by Creek Freedwoman Abigail Barnett McCormick, Boley was the largest of more than fifty a...

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 Gray Holden, Managing Director and Specialty Practice Leader with Higginbotham, who provides some background on the company, which is among the nation's largest independent insurance and financial services brokers, along with his area of specialization with cyber risk insurance. During the interview, Gray highlights the importance of cyber risk insurance, why it is a...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alden Mills , who has been a featured cityCURRENT guest speaker, three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and Division One athlete, Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and bestselling author of "Be Unstoppable" and "Unstoppable Teams," who talks about his latest efforts and new app coming out in March 2023, GoalBud. Co-Founded by CEO Alden Mills, GoalBud allows you to har...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alexa Guynes , 5th Grade ELA Teacher at Dogwood Elementary School with Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) in Germantown, Tennessee, who recently made history when she was announced as the first Milken Educator Award recipient from GMSD and the sole honoree from Tennessee this 2022-23 season. The recognition by the Milken Family Foundation comes with a $25,00...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Sarah Breazeale , Executive Director with the American Red Cross of the Mid-South Chapter , who shares some of the history for the organization and highlights their mission and efforts to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. During the interview, Dr. Breazeale talks ab...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jeff Darnell , Club Director, and Allen Bolden , Alumnus and Board Member with Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) , who both highlight the mission and efforts of the nonprofit organization creating a new and brighter future for thousands of young people. BGCMT is a comprehensive youth service organization operating eleven Club locations in Davidson and Wil...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with D'Juan Epps , Executive Director of the Anchor Impact Fund , how highlights the impact-driven nonprofit organization developing and educating Vanderbilt student-athletes as community leaders, and uniting them with charities and donors. During the interview, D'Juan discusses name, image, likeness (NIL) and how it has impacted college athletics and specifically, Vander...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Sarah Butler , United States Program Director with Hope for Justice , and Kristie Tagg , Chief Development Officer, who highlight the nonprofit organization fighting human trafficking and helping victims and survivors all around the world. Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives, and refo...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jay Harvill , Managing Partner with Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, a Higginbotham partner , who highlights the merger with Higginbotham and talks about his area of specialization within commercial property and casualty insurance. Higginbotham is an employee-owned and customer-inspired insurance and financial services broker that specializes in business insurance, employ...

Veteran dance instructor, Chris Rose, highlights National Dance Clubs of Franklin, a full service dance studio offering ballroom dancing lessons with world-class coaches. During the interview with host Andrew Bartolotta, Chris discusses how dancing is great for everyone and a low impact, high energy form of exercise; the different styles of dance, and what it's like having taught over 30,000 dance...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Steven Camp , Executive Producer of "Tenacious" - The Jeremy Williams Film , who highlights the feature film project that is based on the book, "Tenacious" written by Jennifer and Jeremy Williams, and a documentary sharing some of Jeremy's inspiring story as a high school football coach who lead his team to an undefeated season in 2009, while suffering from the onset...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tracy Burgess , Executive Director of the Dorothy Day House of Memphis , who shares some of the history for the organization and highlights their efforts to provide temporary housing and support services for homeless families in Memphis, Tennessee. During the interview, Tracy talks about their model and support services, the importance of keeping families together, 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 Jeremy C. Park talks with Brent Allred , Transportation Practice Leader and Managing Director with Higginbotham , who discusses the importance of the transportation and trucking industry and why specialization is needed for insurance services. Higginbotham is an employee-owned and customer-inspired insurance and financial services broker that specializes in business insurance, employee benefi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jeff Trotter , President and CEO of Bend Dxnt Break , who shares some of his personal story in coming to Memphis to work with youth through faith-based nonprofits and churches, and how working with youth inspired him to launch Bend Dxnt Break. During the interview, he talks about the evolution of the clothing line from hoodies to shoes being featured in GQ, to launch...