cityCURRENT Radio Show

Jeremy C. Park interviews Katie Spencer , founder and CEO of Zipline Consulting , who discusses her work with nonprofits and her background in nonprofit management and consulting. Katie and Jeremy explore topics including board engagement, strategic focus, and the evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector, with Katie emphasizing the importance of clear vision, effective communication, and making...

On this episode of The cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Keith Windsor , whose journey is a powerful testament to redemption, resilience, and purpose. After nearly 20 years of addiction, incarceration across multiple states, and repeated attempts at recovery, Keith reached a turning point that would change everything. What followed was not just sobriety—but a calling. Keith became...

On this episode of The cityCURRENT Show, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Andrew Bartolotta, Director of Digital Media at cityCURRENT, for a forward-looking conversation on technology, storytelling, and how artificial intelligence can be used for good. Andrew reflects on key lessons from 2025, including the importance of amplifying empathy, reclaiming purpose, and using digital media as a connec...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Jenny Koltnow , Executive Director of the Campbell Clinic Foundation , who shares the organization's history and mission of advancing orthopaedic care through education, research, and community outreach in partnership with Campbell Clinic. The foundation's efforts in training healthcare providers and conducting clinical research have led to significant advancements i...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews the artist, Bandy , who shares their personal journey and involvement with Daybreak Arts , a Nashville, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization that provides art opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, and discusses how the organization has supported their artistic career and mental health. Bandy details their upcoming solo art show titled "Liminoid AI: An...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Derek Patterson , affectionately known as "Patt," Executive Director of Contemporary Arts Memphis (CAM) , who highlights the nonprofit organization focused on building community through arts education and developing young artists through direct engagement with visual art. Founded by visual artist Derek Fordjour, CAM offers no cost visual arts programming to high scho...

During the interview, Tim discusses how the platform has evolved over time from phone calls to text and eventually live chat, adapting to technological changes and maintaining its mission of providing support to those in need. TheHopeLine operates through a team of 45 part-time Hope Coaches across multiple time zones, providing 24/7 crisis intervention support. The coaches work 2-4 shifts per week...

The National Museum of African American Music is known to be the only museum in the United States devoted to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. During the interview, Alyssa highlights some of her favorite immersive exhibits and experiences and talks about how the museum has grown significantly in visitor traffic since opening du...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Debra Sunderland , CEO of Sunderland Coaching , who shares her personal journey from competitive cycling to executive coaching, emphasizing the importance of conscious leadership and self-awareness in driving transformation. She discusses her work in transforming organizations through communication and leadership, using various tools and techniques to help individual...

Chuck discusses Gray Line Tennessee's initiatives supporting education, veterans, and diabetes awareness, while explaining the American Diabetes Association's mission and its impact in Tennessee. Chuck serves as the 2025 State of Diabetes Chair for the American Diabetes Association, and shares why and how he personally got involved in supporting the organization that focuses on preventing and curi...

Discovery Park CEO Discusses Memphis -  Jeremy C. Park interviews R. Scott Williams, author of "Town Mania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of Memphis," and President and CEO of Discovery Park of America. Scott discusses his background as a Memphian and his role at Discovery Park of America, which inspires visitors through exhibits on history, science, and technology. He mentions the park's upcom...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews R. Scott Williams , President and CEO of Discovery Park of America , who discusses his new book about Marcus Winchester , a key figure in the early development of Memphis, Tennessee, and his role in establishing the city's logistics and commerce. The conversation explores Marcus Winchester's personal challenges, including his inter-racial marriage and societal racism...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Ann Jarvis , Executive Director of USO Fort Campbell/Nashville , to discuss the organization's extensive reach across three states and their mission to support service members and their families through various programs and initiatives. Ann explains the USO's history, core mission, and diverse offerings including care packages, family events, and community engagement...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kris Kelso , Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author of "Overcoming the Imposter: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence ," who shares his background as an entrepreneur and leadership coach, discussing how his experience with imposter syndrome led him to study and share insights on the topic through writing and speaking engagements. He emphasizes his...

Jeremy C. Park interviews Chris Whitney , Founder and CEO of One Generation Away , a nonprofit organization that has grown significantly over the last ten years to become a major provider of food assistance and disaster relief across multiple states. The organization's signature mobile food pantry events on Saturday mornings serve hundreds of families through volunteer efforts, combining food dist...

Dr. Melanie Lashlee Adams , Executive Director and Principal Consultant, Executive Education at Belmont University , discusses the institution's comprehensive Executive Education programs that equip learners with the tools they need to grow their careers and lead their organizations toward impactful outcomes. The conversation explores fundamental leadership concepts, emphasizing self-awareness, em...

Jeremy C. Park interviews Ashley King , Education Director at Hope Clinic for Women , who discusses the clinic's mission and comprehensive support and healthcare services for women and families, particularly focusing on their Bridge Parenting Program. Hope Clinic for Women has been serving women, men, and families in Nashville, Tennessee since 1983. The organization's mission is to provide compass...

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Graham Thomas , Chief Community and Government Affairs Officer for tnAchieves , a nonprofit organization focused on building Tennessee's future workforce, one student at a time. The organization has a range of programs to help students, especially first-generation college students, succeed in their post-secondary education and take first steps in their career through...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Michele Herlein , Founder and CEO of CultureMax , who shares what led her to launch her company after a 25-year career working in leadership roles at major companies to now focus on helping more organizations build positive cultures, and highlights her new book "Cultural Excellence." She explains that her book provides a leader's guide for strengthening organizationa...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Paul Young , bestselling author of "The Shack," "Cross Roads," "Eve," and "Lies We Believe About God, " who shares his personal journey of healing and writing, discussing his upbringing as a missionary child, struggles with abuse and addiction, and eventual recovery through therapy and writing. He explains how "The Shack" began as a story for his children but became...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Leighanne Soden , President of West Cancer Foundation , who highlights the nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the fight against cancer by providing patient resources to improve treatment and recovery, early detection and education to reduce critical cancer outcomes, and community-based research to improve health inequities. The Memphis-based nonprofit was...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kenton Harvill , Commercial Property and Casualty Broker with Higginbotham Insurance , who highlights the partnership with cityCURRENT and the shared commitment to community service and engagement. Kenton shares insights about his role as an insurance broker, highlighting the advantages of being a broker with many tools to help clients and the importance of proactive...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Sydney Ball , Founder and CEO of Ballpoint Business Solutions , who shares her entrepreneurial journey and discusses the importance of mentorship in career development. Her company provides strategy and operations consulting services to mid-sized, high-growth companies, focusing on filling C-suite gaps and developing strategic operations. The discussion concludes wit...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lauren Ready , Owner and Principal Storyteller with Forever Ready Productions and author of the new book, " Ask Like a Leader: A Method for Revealing Deeper Truth and Turning Blindspots into Breakthroughs ," who highlights how her background in journalism and broadcast news taught her the importance of asking the right questions and how her current work in mission-dr...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Misha Cummings , Foster Care Engagement Specialist Supervisor at Youth Villages , who highlights the nonprofit organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, that has been working for more than 35 years to radically improve the lives of children across the country through an array of program models and services built around preserving and restoring families. During the in...