Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca

This week we welcome Ruth Ivey., Food Rescue Manager for Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN!  She began her career with Second Harvest almost 20 years ago.  In her current position as a Food Rescue Manager, she is responsible for developing and fostering positive relationships with farmers, wholesalers, manufactures, distributors, retail grocery, and food service companies. She also works with  A...

This week we welcome Dr. Dasha Lundy, Knox County Commissioner for District 1, to our show!   Dr. Dasha Lundy is an innovative and visionary leader,  speaker, and thought leader, inspiring audiences with her expertise in the areas of Faith, Education, and Community. She passionately advocates for marginalized communities to have access and opportunities to live healthy and wealthy lives, while als...

Coming this week we welcome, Kelly Mathis, Director of Development for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. We hope you all enjoy this wonderful and inspring  episode!  She is a self-motivated leader looking to making an impact within the East Tennessee community. She is a compassionate, former NCAA Division I women's basketball coach with over 11 years of professional & servant leadershi...

We are excited to welcome Seema Singh, City Councilwoman for the 3rd District, to our show this week!  She is the first South Asian-American to be elected to any public office in East Tennessee. Seema is the Executive Director of the Healing the Home, a nonprofit agency serving families to address the abuse and trauma that are the result of generational domestic and intimate partner violence. We a...

Let's welcome back Tee Martin for Part 2! The first episode we heard about his rise in his accomplished football career but in this episode we are talking about NFL. Tee is the current Quarterback Coach for the Baltimore Ravens. he started coaching in 2006 and he knew from the time he was a kid that he wanted to eventually be a football coach. Yvonnca's husband David is back for this con...

This week we welcome Tee Martin, the current Quarterback Coach for the Baltimore Ravens. Tee has had many accomplishments during his football career including leading the UT Vols to a victory in the first-ever BCS National Championship in 1998. He is a husband, father and still loves the game of football. This episode you will hear his rise to such an amazing career, his upbringing and what got hi...

This week we are excited to bring back  Reggie Jenkins for a part 2! He is a speaker, author, and educational consultant. Along with these roles he also serves as the founder and executive director of UUNIK Academy Inc. This week the conversation is about molding our young men for their futures. Its important to show them b example and teach them about life so they can be better prepared for their...

This week we are excited to welcome Reggie Jenkins! He is a speaker, author, and educational consultant. Along with these roles he also serves as the founder and executive director of UUNIK Academy Inc. The past 25 years of Reggie's life has been spent working with youth and learning how to prepare them for a successful and productive future. He served in various roles with the Knox County Sc...

Business owners, You don't want to miss this episode!! This week we are excited to welcome Pamela Cotham, Assistant PurchasingAgent for the City of Knoxville, to our show this week! Her focus is Small Business & Diversity Outreach.  She works with Diverse Businesses referred to as DBEs, to increase the amount of business the City does with minority-, women-, service-disabled veteran-owned...

This Yvonnca's Husband David is taking over the show and interviewing News Personality, Mike Witcher!  So many people have watched Mike as our local weather man on WBIR for many years! From husband, to Dad, to Meteorologist and more. We loved how open and honest he was about his life and career journey!  Check out this amazing conversation!  Yvonnca Landes Realty Executives Associates 865.660...

This week we have Eddie Smith , Director of Programs and Development for Childhelp  Tennessee! He discusses how child abuse and neglect is a real issue that needs our attention! Childhelp Tennessee is an amazing organization that is helping children overcome these situations and find a safe space. Eddie has provided so much knowledge on this episode and we hope you all enjoy it!  With knowledge an...

This week we are excited to talk with Robin Gunn, Knox Country Juvenile Court Magistrate. She serves as a Knox County Juvenile Court Magistrate and was sworn in 2017.  She hears cases involving child abuse and neglect as well as custody and visitation cases between unmarried parents.   Prior to becoming a magistrate, she practiced law for ten years here in Knoxville in many different areas includi...

We hope you're ready for part 2! It’s an honor to have Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Athletic Director Emeritus  joining us! The rest of her interview will truly make your heart smile and her energy is one of a kind!  She is a 10 Time Hall Of Famer and a true pioneer in our community. She is a gifted leader of teams, whose passion and devotion have led generations of athlete...

It’s an honor for us that this week on Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca Podcast , Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Athletic Director Emeritus will be joining us!  She is a 10 Time Hall Of Famer and a true pioneer in our community. She is a gifted leader of teams, whose passion and devotion have led generations of athletes to be the very best that they can be! Her passion and love...

This week on Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca we are sitting down with Mel Evans, Owner of Insurefit RM. He is a hardworking insurance agent and entrepreneur. He is giving great information about insurance, what all you need to know to protect yourself as well as giving advice about entrepreneurship. He has some amazing news that he will be sharing exclusively here on Talkin' Tennessee wit...

This week on Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca we are sitting down with Amy Dunaway. Yvonnca and Amy discuss the power of a woman, what it's like to reinvent yourself and how you can obtain self worth. This is a beautiful episode that will encourage you to be your best self!  Contact The Landes Team for all your real estate needs!  Yvonnca Landes Realty Executives Associates 865.660.1186 or...

Here is part 2! This week on Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca Podcast  Dr. Angela D. Arnwine is back to continue this amazing conversation. In this episode,  Yvonnca and Dr. Angela talk about the power in a woman, family, and balance. You will truly be inspired!  Dr. Arnwine and her husband, Pastor Alvin Arnwine (38 years) were the founding pastors of Greater Deliverance Ministries, Inc., in At...

This week on Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca Podcast we are so excited to welcome Dr. Angela D. Arnwine! In Part 1, Yvonnca and Dr. Angela discuss her journey in Ministry and how she navigated her calling.  Dr. Arnwine and her husband, Pastor Alvin Arnwine (38 years) were the founding pastors of Greater Deliverance Ministries, Inc., in Athens, Tennessee and served for over 22 years.  They now...

This week on Talkin' Tennessee with Yvonnca Podcast we welcome Dr. Charles F Lomax, President & CEO of the Knoxville Area Urban League. He will discuss his involvement in the City of Knoxville as well as his life journey that has lead him to his new position in the Knoxville Area Urban League. This empowering episode will show you want it means to trust God, and trust the process in life!...

This week Yvonnca sits down with Chris Webb, Area Manager at Gateway Mortgage.  Chris has been in the industry 26 years and is knowledgeable in the real estate market! His focus is strengthening families and communities through personalized financial solutions, expert guidance, and award-winning service. They will talk about credit, income, downpayment, and so much more! They are answering the que...

This week Yvonnca sits down with Laura Maddox, Builder and Owner of Knox Cabinet Company.  Laura is an accomplished general contractor with 20 years of experience under her belt. She has overseen numerous construction projects, from small-scale renovations to large commercial buildings. Her expertise in the field has earned her the trust and respect of her clients and peers alike. Recently, Laura...

This week Yvonnca Landes sits down with Loren Riddick from Thrive Mortgage. He is the reverse mortgage guru! Loren holds the coveted Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP) designation that represents less than 200 mortgage professionals in the nation.   Moreover, not only is Mr. Riddick a respected authority in the reverse arena speaking at several National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Associa...

Welcome to Season 5! It's great to be back!! This week Yvonnca Landes sits down with Davett Jones from Life Vision Solutions, a financial advisor that knows her stuff!! They are discussing income, retirement, life insurance and so much more. You won't want to miss this powerful conversation! Follow us on all platforms! Always remember, if you need a Realtor Yvonnca Landes with The Landes...

We are talking all things, food, tailgating, football games and more!  Follow us on all platforms! Always remember, if you need a Realtor Yvonnca Landes with The Landes Team is here to serve your needs: Yvonnca Landes Realty Executives Associates 865.660.1186 or 588.3232 www. YvonncaSellsRealEstate.com Adrienne Landes Realty Executives Associates 865.659-6860 or 588.3232 Talkin' TN Facebook:...

This episode may hit home for some people! Have you every had someone say to you "I'm coming to you as a woman." or "I'm coming to you as a man." You always wonder what's about to happen next. Yvonnca and her daughter Adrienne discuss this phrase as it's very common in today's society! Is it good or bad???? Listen and get into the conversation!  Follow...