Meanwhile in Memphis with New Memphis

From the Farmers’ Market through South Main to mural tours and The Edge, Jonathan Mosley of the Downtown Memphis Commission is walkin’ our listeners 10 feet off of Beale! Spring has sprung and Downtown is waiting for you, Memphians! Then Dr. Sarah Petschonek of Volunteer Odyssey flips the narrative of volunteering on its head by sharing the history of the organization and how they’re continuing to...

Episode Notes A spoonful of sugar might make the medicine go down, but it isn't the cure for all that ails you. For that, you gotta have a dose of HOPE ! We have lifestyle pharmacist Dr. Jamie Hardy in studio to talk about all of the components that go into curating and maintaining a lifestyle that you love. Then, we have Caroline Bauman of Chalkbeat Tennessee to bring us up to speed on all things...

Episode Notes "I like to move it, move it..." We're keeping the momentum going from our recent Celebrate What's Right - Memphis The Movement virtual event, which was generously sponsored by First Horizon Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. We're taking a deeper dive with the panel moderator, Nicole Thomas, and panelist Susan Dalton. You won't want to get left behind as the Memphis...

Episode Notes Happy Black Restaurant Week, Memphis! With a small idea and 100 boxes of macaroni and cheese, Pops Kernel popped onto the scene. This small side hustle quickly turned into 1,400 bags of popcorn for one event, then being featured in the City Tasting’s Majority Box. Timkeo Wade-Davis and her family-owned business are leaving consumers buttered up and asking for more (flavors that is!)....

Episode Notes Mahatma Gandhi said "Be the change you wish to see in the world," and it quickly became a call-to-action for change-makers across the globe. A few of whom reside right here in The Bluff City and stopped by to chat with us. They are trailblazers who are solving problems by becoming the solution and leaving our city better as a result. Trey Carter of Olympic Career Training Institute s...

Episode Notes If you've ever been weighed down by what you " should " do instead of what you " could " do, then this extended-cut episode is for YOU! We catch up with Chloe Hakim-Moore of NEXT Memphis after her wildly popular 2020 TEDxMemphis talk, "Stop Chasing Purpose and Focus on Wellness." She was ahead of her time (in many ways!) by speaking to imposter syndrome and the importance of total we...

Episode Notes If it sparks joy... invest in it! The last year has taught us all many lessons, but chief among them is to invest (time, talents, and treasures) in what truly sparks joy in your life. Is it fresh flowers in your home? Beautiful décor? The theater? In this episode, we're lucky enough to talk with two local individuals who are sparking joy all over our city by turning their passions in...

Episode Notes Memphis' very own pagemaster (yes, like the 1994 Macaulay Culkin film of he same name), Shamichael Hallman is making adventures leap right off the pages of the public library. His passion for public spaces and their power to bring communities together is palpable. He shares the exciting details of the Cossitt Public Library renovation as part of the Reimagining Civic Commons project,...

Episode Notes Music lovers unite! Hear an in-depth, honest conversation with James Dukes (aka IMAKEMADBEATS) about his early years in Orange Mound, his introduction to the music scene, and his TEDxMemphis Talk. Then, catch up with Tonya Dyson of Memphis Slim House to hear how they're bringing music to every neighborhood while still sticking to their Soulsville roots. BONUS: This episode is the ext...

Episode Notes "You just call on me, brother, When you need a hand. We all need somebody to lean on." January is National Mentor Month, and we couldn't let it pass us by without lending you (dear, listener) a hand by telling you about two amazing ways to get involved. There are so many ways to find a mentor, be a mentor, and generally lend a helping hand to other in your community, but we're featur...

Episode Notes The Levitt Shell is one of the great treasures of our city, but so many are puzzled by it. Why is it there? When was it built? Who runs it? Get all of these questions and more answered, plus see how they plan to celebrate their 85th birthday (with some social distance, of course!). Then check in with The Greater Memphis Chamber's own Apryl Childs-Potter to see what's movin' & sha...

Episode Notes Sure, Nashville may have taken the name, but where’s the soul? That’s right here in Memphis! Tune in as we revisit a panel conversation about all things Memphis music! During this panel, you’ll hear from the leaders who are paving the path for the next generation of Memphis sounds. They’ll explore the infrastructure of Memphis music, how supporting and educating our musicians contrib...

Episode Notes All Things Memphis Culture, Mane! We're throwing it back to our November 2020 Celebrate What’s Right series to remind you of all the ways  Memphis  inspires you, rallies behind you, and fills your soul! Hear from Rachel Knox, Jason Wexler, Elle Perry, Isaac Daniel, and Whitney Hardy on how and why Memphis culture is so unique.

Episode Notes Reflect and regroup for a New Year with some  #TEDxMemphis  Talks of yesteryear. Set yourself up for success by reminding yourself where you've been, what joy lies ahead, and how much you impact our city and those around you. You’ll hear from Ekundayo Bandele, Drew Holcomb, and Jennifer Alessandra as they share insights on how to set yourself up for a new perspective!

Episode Notes Chat with local restauranteur and community advocate Kelly English on how to support the hospitality sector. Then hear from Brett Roler of Downtown Memphis Commission about the crazy ride 2020 gave them and what's on the horizon in 2021!

Episode Notes You've heard about "mind over matter," but what about minding what matters? Dr. Scott Morris of Church Health is sharing why true health can't always be diagnosed in a lab because (try as they might!) medical doctors can't heal a broken heart. Total wellness requires something more. We revisit his 2015 TEDxMemphis talk + share how Church Health is meeting the community's tremendous n...

Episode Notes Memphis Brooks Museum is renowned for their carefully curated exhibits and installations, but it’s so much more than a museum, it’s a community anchor.

Episode Notes Ned Canty of Opera Memphis is all about making opera not only accessible, but downright FUN! If life is a burger, then opera is a cheeseburger in paradise loaded up with all of your favorite toppings. Don't believe us? Tune in to have Ned make a believer out of you.

Episode Notes Kela Jones of Code Crew shares how Code Crew is flipping the script (er, code?) on the tech industry. Later, Apryl Childs-Potter of The Greater Memphis Chamber talks all things Memphis business.

Episode Notes Austin Crowder is making his curriculum come alive for his Soulsville students by asking “Can Government Class Revolutionize Police Encounters?” And he’s taking it a step further by making his findings free, open to the nation, and scalable for every situation. A brief “Know Your Rights” curriculum being added to Government and Civics classes throughout the country could dramatically...

Episode Notes If you don’t care about where you’re from, how can you expect anyone else to? In this episode of Meanwhile in Memphis, we dive into a powerful conversation with Bartholomew Jones, founder of CxffeeBlack to talk about, not only that beautiful caffeinated substance we all love in the mornings, but specifically how he is revolutionizing the coffee game through a social justice lens. We...

Episode Notes Magnetic changemaker, Dr. Archie Moss, Jr. is the youngest principal in Shelby County Schools' history & is using innovative ideas to empower the youth of our city! Listen in to take a deep dive into Archie's 2020 TEDxMemphis talk and more. From manifesting your own destiny, and Bedtime Stories with Principal Moss, to an appearance (and generous gift!) on The Ellen Show, we cover...

Episode Notes The arts is about so much more than catching a play or musical every now and then. Arts connect the community, enrich learning, and just make life more interesting! The arts sector took a major hit in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, but as creatives do, they thought outside the box to deliver on their missions in a time of need. The Orpheum is one such institution that continued to a...

Episode Notes Why is there so much pressure to ask and answer "What do you want to be when you grow up?" when you're young, and "What do you do for work" when you're older? Why is this a norm? Niranjani Radhakrishnan (aka "Jani Rad") explores this in her 2020 TEDxMemphis talk. Yes, your job title is an important part of who you are, but it's not all of who you are. Get to the root of what makes yo...

Episode Notes Welcome, to Meanwhile in Memphis! Jared Boyd of The Daily Memphian and WYXR joins us to share the ins and outs of how this podcast (and the radio station hosting it!) came to be!