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Lauren Reed is the Founding Partner of REED Public Relations, a full-service public relations and marketing agency. In her role, she leads strategy, business growth, and team development, drawing on expertise in communications, agency leadership, workplace culture, and cause marketing. Lauren also speaks and writes about entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a business that can thrive beyond its...

David Haase, MD, is the Founder and Executive Physician at MaxWell Clinic, a functional medicine clinic focused on advanced diagnostics, nutrition, longevity, and brain optimization. In 2025, he founded EverBetter, a health technology company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes, digital security, and human agency. Dr. Haase completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic and is double board-certif...

Iris Pomerance Fields is the Owner and President of The Porch Company, a design-build construction firm specializing in custom porches and outdoor living spaces. Originally founded more than 30 years ago, she acquired the company and now leads its growth while preserving its craftsmanship-focused legacy. Before The Porch Company, Iris worked in business operations at Built Technologies and CareBri...

Daniel Woods is the Founder and CEO of The Addison Group, a landscape architecture firm focused on designing personalized and elegant outdoor spaces. The company serves builders and custom clients throughout Greater Nashville, offering landscape design, site and grading plans, pool and outdoor living design, and 3D rendering. Before founding The Addison Group, Daniel was a senior Landscape Archite...

Matthew Anderson is a Partner at Anderson & Harrison, PLLC, a Nashville-based boutique law firm focused on construction and real estate law. The practice represents real estate professionals, investors, developers, and operators in breach-of-contract and tort disputes related to real estate and construction. As a real estate investor and operator, Matthew has approximately $25M of assets under man...

Brian Fisher is the Co-founder and COO of Jucebox, a digital marketing and sales platform for life insurance agents and advisors. He is also the COO and Chief Compliance Officer at JB Wealth Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisory services company. With a background in operations and marketing, Brian helps advisors improve performance and client acquisition. In this episode… Success may lo...

Joyce Mehlman is the Founder of iLEX Consulting Group, a fintech consulting firm. She is also the President and COO of Spidr, a fintech platform that enables businesses to develop and deliver embedded banking solutions. With over 30 years of experience in financial services and fintech, Joyce held senior leadership roles across operations, compliance, and payments. In this episode… Major career de...

Jim Fisher is the Founder and CEO of Jucebox, a digital marketing and sales platform for life insurance agents and advisors. He is also the Managing Director at JB Growth Partners, where he leads retirement planning and financial education initiatives. With years of experience in retirement income planning, Jim focuses on helping financial professionals scale their production to serve clients more...

David Waddell is the CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Waddell & Associates, an SEC-registered investment advisory and wealth management firm. He leads the firm's investment committee, using macroeconomic forecasting, market analysis, and risk assessment to guide clients' portfolio strategies. With over two decades of experience, David is a recognized economic and investment expert and has be...

Carla Pierson, DNP, RN, is the Co-founder and Chief of Business Operations at Smiley Aesthetics, a medical aesthetics company that provides clinical services, training, and business support to aesthetic providers. With over a decade of experience in nursing leadership and healthcare operations, she combines critical care, hospital administration, and business strategy. Before launching the company...

Nancy Stabell is the Founding Member of Wood Stabell Law Group, PLLC, which provides strategic, business‑oriented legal services to entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies. As a fourth-generation attorney, she has over two decades of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate. Before founding Wood Stabell, Nancy gained experience in private practice a...

Scott Scovill is a Nashville‑based country music singer‑songwriter known for his booming baritone and blend of classic and contemporary country. In addition to his music, he is the Owner of Moo TV, which provides equipment for concert tours and live events, and Moo Creative Media, which provides video production services. Scott also owns The Steel Mill, a premier rehearsal facility. In this episod...

Buddy Teaster is the President and CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that creates opportunities for people through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. As a thought leader, speaker, and author, he has written books on leadership and social impact and hosts a podcast about purpose-driven leadership. Before Soles4Souls, Buddy held executive roles in business and nonprofit orga...

Casey Riggs is a Member of Riggs Davie PLC, a boutique law firm specializing in corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital/private equity, and estate and tax planning. In his practice, he focuses on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives for individuals and families. Casey also advises clients on corporate matters such...

Aimee Romero is the Founder and CEO of Love and Science, an agency that specializes in brand and business strategy, digital optimization, and data analysis. Under her leadership, the firm has grown from a boutique consultancy into a full-service agency working across industries — from startups and e-commerce brands to media organizations. In this episode… Some entrepreneurs build their companies o...

Adam Sinks is the President of Sinkers Beverages and Bluegrass Beverages, two family-owned liquor and wine-spirits retailers. Founded by the Sinks family in 1973, Bluegrass Beverages has served Nashville as the premier destination for wine, spirits, and beer. Under Adam's leadership, the family legacy maintains community-focused service and a wide selection for customers. In this episode… Some pat...

Tyler Cauble is the Founder of The Cauble Group, a commercial real estate firm that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners buy, lease, develop, and manage properties. Through The Cauble Group, he has established a reputation for transforming underperforming properties into thriving, income-producing assets, guiding clients through purchases, sales, and leasing strategies that maximize...

Michael Burcham is the Chief of Strategy and Talent Development at Shore Capital Partners, a micro-cap investment firm that builds and scales platform companies across healthcare and business services. As an entrepreneur, executive coach, investor, and strategist, he has over 30 years of experience leading investor-backed, high-growth organizations. Michael has launched, scaled, and sold three inv...

Scarlett Mulligan, PA-C, is the Founder of Novus Behavioral Health, a psychiatry practice offering advanced treatments for mental health conditions. Before founding Novus, she served in the US Air Force as an EMT and worked in various clinical settings, including primary and urgent care, orthopedics, nursing homes, and emergency medicine. Scarlett created Novus to bridge the gap in accessible psyc...

Josh Pittman is the Founder and CEO of Pip, which simplifies diabetes care through safe, painless, and easy-to-use lancets. Under his leadership, the company has grown its reach across the US and expanded distribution into DTC and retail channels. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path. It's a journey defined by risks, resilience, and moments that test your conviction. How can...

Amber Kaset is the Founder of AK Investigations, a private investigation firm specializing in criminal defense and high-stakes legal cases. She is also the Founder of the Investigative Expert Method, a comprehensive online training platform for criminal defense investigators, paralegals, and attorneys. For over 22 years, Amber has worked on complex criminal and civil cases nationwide, including ca...

Clay Ezell is the Co-owner and President of The Compost Company, a Middle Tennessee firm that converts organic waste into high-quality compost and soil blends. He also serves as President of the Tennessee Composting Council and is active in regional environmental and recycling networks. As a USCC-Certified Site Operator, Clay trained through New York's EarthMatter program. In this episode… Impactf...

Luke McElroy is the Founder and President of Orange Thread, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing media and event production company. Under his leadership, Orange Thread has partnered with some of the world's most recognized celebrities and businesses, including Chick-fil-A, American Idol, and Blake Shelton. Luke is also the Founder of SALT Conferences, a creative leadership event company that helps church...

Elle Harvey is the Founder of A New Leaf Nature School, an outdoor education institution focused on nature, emerging curricula, and learning through project work. Since opening the first summer camp in 2005, she has built A New Leaf into a model for holistic, nature-based learning. Elle has experience in ecology, curriculum development, and early childhood education. She emphasizes co-research and...

Justin Lowe is the Principal of Centric Architecture, an architecture and design firm specializing in projects, including commercial, residential, historical preservation, and planning. In his role as a designer, he specializes in making beautiful and unique spaces. As a seventh-generation Nashville resident, Justin emphasizes design that helps the city scale while maintaining its local charm. In...