Spread The Positive Podcast

Really awesome episode with Russ Hensley, a very talented "home improvement specialist" (much more than your average "Handyman" - we don't like labels) with his own company called, "Ranger Home Improvement". Russ served as an Army Ranger, has an incredible work ethic, is one of the most genuinely solid human beings I have come across and is certainly a great example of what we are looking to showc...

This episode is with Evans Prater, Founder/Owner of Mount Inspiration (mountinspiration.com), an apparel company out of Asheville, NC. Evans is a young entrepreneur who had a spiritual experience while "thru-hiking" the Appalachian Trail (latch not lay - get it right) that led him to creating a really incredible brand called Mount Inspiration. Pretty fitting if you ask me. This obviously hits home...

This episode of the podcast is with Joni Thomas who is a health and wellness advocate in Nashville, TN. Joni has an amazing story and definitely lives a life everything Spread The Positive is all about. We speak about her upbringing in New York City with a mother in show business, then moving to Ohio (having some interesting times there), to being here in Nashville very involved with the music ind...

This episode is with Casey "Rainmaker" Rainey. A financial planner with Raymond James and ridiculously involved with so many causes here in Middle Tennessee, Casey is a textbook example of what we are looking to highlight on our show. One of my all time "Grateful 4's" is from 3 years ago when I was paired with Casey randomly in a golf tournament at Old Fort Golf Club here in town. (Shout out to Ol...

This episode is with Jennifer Durand, the owner/founder of The Nurture Nook Day Spa and Gift Shoppe in Murfreesboro, TN. Jennifer has been recommended by several people/guests of the podcast, after meeting with her and this conversation it is easy to see why. She is great example of everything Spread The Positive is about. Jennifer has an extensive background in beauty, health, wellness and is a l...

This episode of the podcast is with Ashley Cole. Ashley is Social Worker that focuses on helping individuals going through serious trauma. From an early age Ashley has been passionate about helping others in the mental health field. She is also the sister of STP ambassador/previous guest on the podcast, Adam Cole. To say that both of these people have been influential in Spread The Positive happen...

This episode is a follow up from the inaugural test run episode with OJ "Sincere-Universal" Beane. OJ is one of the most genuinely great human beings I have come across. He has been working as a teacher with "at risk" youth since 1999 and is passionate about shaping the minds of the youth. We get into some of his backstory/childhood, some of his fundamental truths, how he focuses on finding the "g...

This episode of the podcast is with Tobias Maskell. A young entrepreneur who lives outside of Vancouver, British Columbia (second Canadian to the show - international.com log on)who is a really great example of everything this podcast is trying to highlight and showcase. Tobias provides content and coaching about developing a positive mindset, living a healthy lifestyle, smart financial decisions,...

This episode is with Bracken Mayo. He is the founder of the Murfreesboro Pulse. The Pulse is going on year 13 and has been a staple in the Murfreesboro community for the start. Bracken is passionate about creating meaningful, positive content highlighting what is going right in the community. Pretty obvious why he is such a great guest for the show. We speak on Bracken's upbringing, current life,...

This episode is with my close friend, George Simpson. George is a Business Development Executive for Northwest Exterminating. He is a great example (most of the time, like the rest of us) of what we are trying to high light on the podcast. George is passionate about his career and the company he represents. His team and people that work for him respect him on a crazy level, he's really good at mak...

Episode 11 is with Ben Beelman aka Ben B The Truth. Ben is one of the most all around positive people I have ever met. Originally from FL, Ben has gone on to do work in South Dakota with with Americorps , worked in the Caribbean with Peace Corps, is very active in the spoken word/poetry scene (at a national level), works as a substitute teacher at the High School he graduated from and works as a f...

Larry Butler bio – Did It Music – Nashville - March 2018 Larry Butler has devoted his entire life to the music business, specializing in live performance and touring. Larry played keyboards in Ohio bands during high school and college, also serving as band manager and lead singer. While still in college, he was a successful nightclub owner and local concert promoter in Cincinnati. Also during that...

This episode is featuring a very close friend of mine and true ambassador of everything Spread The Positive is about. Christopher Adam Cole, (or Coletrain for those who know) is from Asheville, NC and is currently involved with residential framing in the construction world in Western North Carolina and passionately pursuing a career in acting. (I still call dibs on the role of Turtle when you hit...

This one doesn't get a real description. Beach trip with 4 guys talking about positivity. Good times for sure. Shout out to Bridgey McBridgeface.

This episode features Pete Adams with Adams & Swann, a digital marketing, advertising and creative web development firm in Murfreesboro, TN. Pete is a Board Member for Murfreesboro Young Professionals and Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank, a deacon at his church (First Baptist Murfreesboro) and holds his favorite title of "Best Daddy in the World" according to his daughter Aubrey. I have gotte...

Episode 2 is with Joel Bigelow, founder of Endure Athletics. Endure is a nonprofit in Murfreesboro, TN with the mission of facilitating the homeless youth of Rutherford County. Through after school programming, Saturday morning meet ups and other regular outings Joel and his team are doing really incredible work in the lives of these children. We get into a little backstory of what brought Joel to...

Episode 5 is with Korey Akers of Crossfit Rampage in Murfreesboro, TN. Korey is the owner and head fitness instructor at his own gym and helped me early on when I first moved to Murfreesboro in more ways than he probably realizes. Beyond the fitness advice and encouragement he gave me (while I struggled horribly at attempting to do Cross fit style workouts when I was close to 40 lb. over weight) i...

Here is what was originally going to be just a trial run to test out a call in with our super fancy "studio" set up (it's a macbook and a usb plug in mic ha). It is really, really rough and we welcome any tips or feedback (good or bad). I say, "so to speak" like 1,000 times, sooo that is something I will be working on and obviously the "umms" and stumbling through what we are trying to say. This w...

This episode is with the father-son, real estate powerhouse duo Chris and Don Day. I was really excited to sit down with both of these guys and pick their brains on how they have become such great examples of pretty much everything we stand for here at Spread The Positive. Don is a national public speaker that has shared the stage with some of the top motivational speakers in the world. Him and Ch...

Episode 3 features Ms. Robin "Closing Deals in Heels" Seay. A realtor here in Murfreesboro, TN who is passionate about community outreach and being involved with making the place she calls home ultimately better for all. Robin serves for the follow organizations: -Murfreesboro Young Professionals (Community Outreach Chair) -Make A Wish Brand Ambassador for Parks Realty) -United Way Young Leader So...