cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Gwendolyn Woods , CEO of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis , who discusses her transition into the role of CEO and highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to provide a safe and engaging environment for children aged 6 to 18 focused on helping them develop good character, healthy lifestyles, academic success, and career readiness. Founded...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with John Carroll , founder and CEO of City Leadership , who reflects on the nonprofit organization's 15-year journey and discusses how their various campaigns have become catalysts for citywide change. City Leadership is the nonprofit behind some of Memphis’ most impactful and recognizable community campaigns, including Choose901, Teach901, Serve901, Give901, and Choose9...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Laura Hickman , Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Growth at Flint Global Partners , who highlights the nonprofit organization that is based in Middle Tennessee and working locally and in different countries around the world with the mission "to see great humans break cycles of extreme poverty and dependence, creating flourishing families and communities that make...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Terry Blue , President and CEO of Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority , who discusses the history and ongoing modernization efforts at Memphis International Airport (MEM) as part of "MEM on the Move." During the interview, Terry shares some historical perspective with Memphis International Airport's dedication in 1929 and the original terminal dedication in 1963....

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Melissa Dabi , Executive Director of Airpower Foundation , who highlights the Fort Worth, Texas based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military service members and veterans, and their families. During the interview, Melissa discusses the organization's 25-year history and details some of their various programs and initiatives that focus on offering emot...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Machelle Pugh , CEO and Founder of Christopher A. Pugh II Center , along with Odie Tolbert , Fashion Stylist/Image Consultant and Owner of I Am Pr-O Styling , who both highlight the Memphis, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering men of all backgrounds through technology-focused workforce development and career preparation with tailored suppor...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kevin Love , Senior Manager of Programs and Development with Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC) , who highlights the business development resource center and their mission and efforts to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow sustainable companies, ultimately creating jobs, wealth and impact in the community. During the interview, Kevin discusses...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Joel Zeff, International Keynote Speaker, Work Culture Expert, Humorist, and Author of "Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work," who highlights his new book and discusses the power of improv to teach valuable lessons about teamwork, leadership, and adaptability. During the interview, Joel shares his career transformat...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brandi Jack , Chief Operating Officer with Nashville Diaper Connection , who highlights the nonprofit organization that provides diapers to families in need through a distribution network of community partners who work directly with the families. During the interview, Brandi shares how the organization was started in 2013 and how it has since grown to distribute 4.5...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tosha Price , Business Development Manager with Ascend Federal Credit Union , who leads their financial education efforts across Middle Tennessee and highlights both the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and their mission to serve by offering financial literacy education and giving back to the community in a variety of ways. With more than 250,000 members and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Katherine Parker , Founder of the Boundless Kids , and Andy Bailey , CEO and Founder of Boundless , who both highlight the growth and development of Boundless Kids, a nonprofit organization teaching children the power of setting and achieving personal goals, having a growth mindset, personal accountability, staying true to the commitments they make to themselves and...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Candace Warner, a corporate sociologist and the Founder and CEO of people3, who highlights her Nashville, Tennessee-based consulting firm that partners with companies around the world to provide customized organizational culture strategies and people-centered solutions. During the interview, Candace shares some of her background starting in higher education, wher...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alissa Rosebrough , Executive Director of Arise Africa , who highlights the nonprofit organization empowering Zambia's next generation through education, shelter, and love. Arise Africa is committed to helping children live a life that God desires for all mankind by serving the children of Zambia who are suffering from economic, physical, and spiritual poverty throug...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Domonique Townsend , CEO of We Optimize Work , who shares how she transitioned her years of experience as an Industrial Engineer and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt to launch We Optimize Work and specialize in helping organizations align strategy with people to lead change with confidence without burning out teams or losing momentum. During the interview, Domonique...

In this inspiring episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta chats with Dawn Pfingsten, military veteran, hobby farm owner, and founder of  @JustDoingMyBest , a vibrant online community empowering women over 50 to feel confident, stylish, and beautiful. Dawn shares how her personal journey—from serving in the military to building a life on a Tennessee farm—led her to create content th...

In this episode of The cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kurt Avery , the visionary founder of Sawyer , to explore the extraordinary journey of a company that’s turning innovation into global transformation. What started with a snakebite extractor evolved into life-saving water filtration technology now used by over 140 charities across more than 90 countries, providing clean...

In this inspiring episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Abbi Nichols , founder and owner of Abbikadabbi’s Baking Co. , to talk about her journey from teen baker to award-winning entrepreneur. Abbi shares how she turned a childhood passion for baking into a thriving business, the story behind her whimsical brand name, and what it took to open her first storefront in...

On this episode of The CityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta welcomes Dr. Tracy Brower , sociologist, VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase and author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work. Together, they explore the evolving nature of work culture, how organizations can foster more meaningful employee experiences, and why pursuing happiness isn’t t...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with cityCURRENT Nashville partners, Nadian Zak , CEO and Founder of Zak Human Solutions , LLC, along with Kacie Scott , COO and Co-Founder, who both highlight their woman-owned, award-winning outsourced HR firm that provides end-to-end solutions that streamline HR operations. The company specializes in recruiting, employee relations, compliance, learning and development,...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Holly Roselle , CEO and Co-Founder of ForceField Protection , along with her husband, Charles Roselle , COO and Co-Founder, who both discuss their backgrounds with extensive experience in security and performance psychology and the technology they created that protects and connects lone workers, particularly those in home health care. Charles Roselle served as a...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Carrie Yoder , Executive Director of Project Transformation Tennessee , who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults, and churches in purposeful relationships. Based on a model founded in 1998 in Dallas, Texas, Project Transformation Tennessee launched its first summer program...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jared Barnett , President and CEO of Slingshot Memphis , along with John Dunavant, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development, who both highlight their organization's work in evaluating and improving nonprofit effectiveness through data-driven analysis, and then share a recap of their recent MPACT Awards. During the interview, Jared and John discuss how Slings...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ryan Lampa , Founder and CEO of People Loving Nashville , a nonprofit organization serving the unhoused and most vulnerable of Nashville, Tennessee. During the interview, Ryan shares the history of the organization, which started 17 years ago, and discusses how it has evolved and grown into three programs, a staff of 15 and an army of volunteers serving about 400 peo...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Karon Uzzell-Baggett , Certified Occupational Therapist and Owner of Specialized Occupational Therapy Services, LLC (SpOTs) , who discusses the role of occupational therapy in improving quality of life and independence, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and personalized approaches. During the interview, Dr. Uzzell-Baggett shares some of her journey serv...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lia Roemer-Oakley , Animal Services Manager and Animal Control Officer with the Germantown Animal Shelter in Germantown, Tennessee , who shares her background and passion for animal welfare, and highlights the shelter's mission and efforts. During the interview, Lia discusses the shelter's operations, emphasizing its smaller capacity and community involvement. She ta...