cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Josh Burgess , Executive Director of Lucy J's Bakery , who highlights the nonprofit organization that provides job training and living wages for parents who are transitioning out of homelessness with the Dorothy Day House Memphis. Located in Crosstown Concourse, the bakery emphasizes customer service training and baking skills while offering signature baked goods to...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Blain King , Owner and Lead Inspector with Red Cedar Professional Inspections , which recently was named a Spark Award winner by the Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky . During the interview, Blain shares his background and the inspiration behind his business, which stems from his father's influence and his military service. He disc...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Mike Coffey , Founder and CEO of BlueCotton , along with Julie Denton-Price , Co-Owner and Chief Revenue Officer, who both highlight the custom screen printing and embroidery company located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, just one hour north of Nashville, Tennessee. BlueCotton ships custom orders all over the country to clubs, groups, organizations and businesses who ar...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Brittany Kasprack, Owner of Mid South Chiropractic and The Bagel Nook in Southaven, Mississippi, who shares her journey into chiropractic care and explains the holistic approach of her practice, including patient examinations and treatment plans. She shares some wellness tips and then discusses what led her to open The Bagel Nook franchise in Mississippi, emphasi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with tennis professional, Catherine Harrison , who shares her journey from growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, to becoming a nationally top-ranked junior and collegiate player and transitioning to competing professionally. She discusses her college experience at UCLA, where she further developed her skills and achieved significant breakthroughs in her tennis career, includi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with tennis professional, Catherine Harrison , who shares her journey from growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, to becoming a nationally top-ranked junior and collegiate player and transitioning to competing professionally. She discusses her college experience at UCLA, where she further developed her skills and achieved significant breakthroughs in her tennis career, includi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Missy Acosta, Senior Vice President of Brand Experience for Delta Dental of Tennessee, and Adam English, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer with the Nashville Sounds, who highlight the origins and evolution of the annual Kids Dental Day, which has grown over the last four years to include a number of partnerships providing shoe and book distributions and a v...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Caroline Norris , President and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey , who discusses the organization's role as a volunteer hub connecting individuals to nonprofit partners in Memphis, emphasizing the power of volunteerism and the organization's mission to support nonprofits through capacity building and technology while fostering collaboration and leadership opportunities. She...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jodi and Charlie Kirksey, co-owners of Hammer Creek , who share their backgrounds and recovery journey as a veteran family, and highlight their company's focus on creating practical suppressors using 3D printing technology. Charlie shares his personal experiences as a veteran, including challenges with chronic pain and addiction after multiple surgeries, emphasizing...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ms. Quincey Morris , Executive Director of Klondike Smokey City CDC , who highlights the nonprofit organization and their mission and efforts "to improve the economic health of the North Memphis Communities through community, workforce and family development initiatives." Klondike and Smokey City are two of the oldest African-American Communities in North Memphis and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Virginia Murphy , Founder and Director of Advancement with Playback Memphis, which is soon to become EveryStory , who discusses the nonprofit organization's history and approach to training and employing professional artists and facilitators to use the unique art form of Playback Theatre, a listening and story sharing practice, with people in a variety of settings. T...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Blaine Little , Founder and Chief Trainer with Momentum Seminars, Training & Coaching , who discusses his background and books on management, team-building, and volunteerism, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership and communication in organizations. He addresses the need for volunteer-driven organizations to adapt to engage younger generations and shares...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brad Bruce , Co-Founder of mFORCE Capital , who discusses his background in wealth management and the establishment of his firm that focuses on personalized financial planning and strategic solutions for business owners. Brad discusses his company's approach as "solution finders" and "connectors," highlighting their expertise in building teams and developing comprehe...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with David Jordan , President and CEO of Agape Child & Family Services , who highlights the organization's 54-year mission to fight poverty through a two-generational model and faith-based support for families in Memphis. David details Agape's evidence-based approach and success in helping families improve their economic situations and educational outcomes, while also dis...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jim Sybert, recipient of the 2025 Strobel Volunteer Award for Older Adult Volunteer s, who shares his journey of community service, which began in childhood under the influence of his parents. He discusses his career in risk management, which led him to Middle Tennessee, where he has lived for 28 years and found a strong sense of community. Jim's association with Mor...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Sophia Cole, Professional EOS Implementor and Owner of SoCo Solutions, and Sridhar Sunkara, CEO of eBiz Solutions, who both highlight the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a framework that helps businesses achieve vision, traction, and health through practical tools for clarity, accountability, and team alignment. During the interview, Sophia details the implem...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Olivia Wall , Director of Marketing and Communications with Memphis Botanic Garden , along with Jamison Totten , Director of Live at the Garden and Radians Amphitheater , who both highlight Memphis Botanic Garden and its Live at the Garden concert series, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. During the interview, Olivia describes the garden as an oasis in the c...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dave Delaney , communications strategist, keynote speaker, founder of Futureforth, and host of the ADHD Wise Squirrels podcast , who shares insights about his approach to helping clients through workshops and keynotes that tap into emotional intelligence to teach individuals how to communicate better and build lasting connections. He discusses the power of improv and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Anna Stoiber , Development Director with Operation Warm , who highlights the nonprofit organization and their mission of "providing warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect under-resourced children to the community resources they need to thrive." During the interview, Anna shares how the organization began in 1998, and how their efforts h...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Nicholas Joy , who recently was honored with the Charles Strobel Legacy of Service Award at the 2025 Strobel Volunteer Awards hosted by Hands On Nashville powered by United Way of Greater Nashville. Nicholas was recognized for his more than 275 hours of volunteerism as an Emergency Department Ambassador at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. During the interview, N...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Nicole Minyard , Founder and Executive Director of Daybreak Arts , who shares her personal journey and what led her to establish a nonprofit in Nashville, Tennessee, that uses art as a therapeutic and economic development tool to support individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization has grown from a small art program to a comprehensive operation supporting...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Bonnie-Jill Laflin , founder of Hounds and Heroes , who highlights the nonprofit that rescues dogs from shelters to train as therapy and service dogs for disabled veterans. Bonnie-Jill shares testimonials about the positive impact of Hounds and Heroes on veterans and their families, and how they collaborate with other organizations serving veterans and their families...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Michael Dermer , CEO of The Lonely Entrepreneur , who highlights their comprehensive platform offering on-demand learning modules, tools, and coaching for entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on supporting musicians through the Music Entrepreneur Initiative. During the interview, Michael shares his background as a former corporate lawyer who founded and sold a heal...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Cindi Younker , Director of Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's , who discusses the center's history and mission as an accessible performing arts venue in Memphis, Tennessee. Cindi explained how the center, established by St. Mary's Episcopal School, maintains its commitment to community engagement through various programming initiatives including main stage shows, edu...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Marie Pizano , President and Founder of MVP3 Foundation , and CEO of MVP3 Records, MVP3 Network, and MVP3 Media Group , who highlights the Memphis, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization that focuses on "films, music, and community" and creates opportunities for communities to experience film, theater, artworks, culinary, and music to inspire, educate, challenge, hea...