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Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kathleen Celmins of The Well Paid Expert, to discuss how what's sitting in your Google Drive or Dropbox can turn into a windfall of opportunity and income. During the conversation, Kathleen discusses her approach at The Well Paid Expert, some of the most popular digital products and/or courses she sees in the marketplace today, and the power of content repurposing. Learn more about Kathleen's efforts here: https://thewellpaidexpert.com/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Bill Koch, President and Dean of the Nashville School of Law, who highlights the private nonprofit law school founded in 1911 that enables working women and men to earn a law degree. Classes are held exclusively at night. Most students enrolled in the School continue full-time employment throughout the law school career. During the interview, Bill shares some of the history for the School and its ties to the YMCA, talks about their model and the importance of law school, details the level of expertise with their faculty, and covers the process and things to consider for enrollment. He also talks about how the community can get involved and support their efforts through volunteerism, events and scholarships for their students. Facebook: Facebook.com/NashvilleSchoolOfLawTwitter: Twitter.com/NashSchoolOfLawWebsite: www.nsl.lawInstagram: Instagram.com/nashvilleschooloflaw/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brittany Franklin, Founder and CEO of Sky High for Kids, who shares the story of launching the nonprofit organization and highlights their mission and efforts to help end Childhood Cancer. Sky High for Kids is funding revolutionary research projects that will not only advance treatment worldwide but also move the survival rate needle forward. During the interview, Brittany shares how Sky High for Kids is supporting the first immunotherapy center dedicated to pediatric oncology in the U.S. at Texas Children's Hospital, funding sub-Saharan doctors and health providers to train in pediatric oncology specifically to combat the low survival rates in that region with Texas Children's Hospital H.O.P.E. initiative, helping to fund the largest research facility for Pediatric Cancer research in the U.S.with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and supporting other projects that will have the largest impact on Childhood Cancer. Brittany also details their programs that provide comfort to children undergoing cancer treatment, including their Adventures Program, Tie for Sky High Program, Patient Carnivals Program, and Ponytail Donations Program. She wraps up talking about how the community and companies can get involved, using Higginbotham as an example, as their engagement opportunities span the nation. Visit www.skyhighforkids.org to learn more and get involved.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Angie Brantley, Founder and Director of TenThirtyFive, who highlights the organization's mission and efforts to provide at risk youth and women with confidence-building resources through fashion and mentorship. TenThirtyFive operates an upscale thrift store where recipients receive a wardrobe voucher to shop free. We are providing at risk youth and women with confidence building resources through fashion and mentorship. We do this through our upscale thrift store where our program is facilitated. Recipients receive a wardrobe voucher to shop free. Along with 21 programs that we partner with and serve, we provide clothing to several resource centers within Metro Nashville Public Schools. During the interview, Angie shares what led her to launch TenThirtyFive, how their model works and its impact on youth and women, how fashion and clothing help build confidence, how they partner with other organizations and provide clothing to several resource centers within Metro Nashville Public Schools, and how the community can support their efforts through clothing donations, volunteerism, and upcoming events, like their Fashion Show in June. Visit https://www.tenthirtyfive.net/ to learn more.https://www.facebook.com/tenthirtyfivenashville/?ref=pages_you_manage

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Zoe Kahr, Executive Director of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, who highlights how the museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of visitors through their expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs. The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the American South, located in the heart of Memphis in historic Overton Park. The complex comprises 29 galleries, two art classrooms, a print study room, a research library, and a professional auditorium. During the interview, Zoe shares some of her background and what attracted her to the position in Memphis after most recently serving as Deputy Director for Curatorial and Planning at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She talks about how The Brooks Museum remains OPEN in Overton Park and how they are now experimenting with different experiences and exhibits as they prepare for a move and new building downtown. Zoe then talks about how the new building downtown will literally and symbolically "level the playing field" and open up new, exciting opportunities for the future ahead. She also highlights the important power of Art, along with how the community can support their efforts through visiting the museum, memberships, their new cafe and gift shop that spotlights Memphis Makers. Visit www.brooksmuseum.org to learn more.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Johari Matthews, Director of Programs with the Tennessee Titans Foundation, who highlights how the Tennessee Titans are committed to serving the community and how their newly announced community benefits platform, ONE Community, will support the ongoing efforts of community impact through an intentional list of programs that provide resources, access, and generational change in the following areas of Opportunity, Neighborhoods, and Education. During the interview, Johari shares some of her story and what led her to the Tennessee Titans Foundation, discusses some of the Foundation's initiatives and programs of support in the community, and some of her favorite moments looking back in 2022, along with what makes her excited looking ahead in 2023. She also highlights how the Tennessee Titans Foundation can work with area nonprofits and how the community can get involved in upcoming events and other opportunities to serve with the team. ONE Community - newly announced community benefits platform to support the ongoing efforts of community impact through an intentional list of programs that provide resources, access, and generational change in the following areas of Opportunity, Neighborhoods, and Education. Mill Ridge Park Volunteer event with Hands on Nashville 9a-12p on 2/18 ----- Registration: https://www.hon.org/tennesseetitans Nashville Chamber Small Business & Diverse Business Forum 2/8 Center for Nonprofit Meet the Funders Info Session 2/16 All Staff Serve – an initiative that the Titans have implemented to connect staff and players to the nonprofit community through volunteerism and service. Invitation to partner with nonprofits and community led volunteer events. Facebook:Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/titansWebsite: https://www.tennesseetitans.com/new-stadium/community/Twitter: https://twitter.com/titansLinkedIn: Tennessee Titans

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kristen Davis, CEO of Nurture the Next, who highlights how the Middle Tennessee based nonprofit organization provides free and confidential services to help parents build stable, nurturing homes for their children by providing support for parents, crisis support, and advocacy and education. Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence to create a caring environment needed for the healthy development of their young children. We do this through in-home services, parent mentorship, educational classes and crisis support. Our services are free to families and confidential. During the interview, Kristen talks about their different programs and impact on the parents, how Nurture the Next has helped her personally as a mother, the importance of their work in the community and how companies and individuals can support their efforts, including through upcoming events like their Night with Nurture the Next on April 27, 2023. Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/NurturetheNextTwitter:                 https://twitter.com/NurtureTheNextWebsite:              https://www.nurturethenext.org/

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kimberly Crafton, Executive Director of the Fire Museum of Memphis to discuss the premier interactive fire museum located in the legendary Fire Engine House No. 1 in Downtown Memphis. During the conversation, Kimberly talks about their mission to promote the education of fire and life safety, to reduce injury, life-loss and property-loss related to fire and to recognize and preserve the heritage of the fire service and its contribution to the community. Kimberly also talks about their immersive exhibits highlighting local African-American firefighters, the fire education specialists and Dalmatians on-hand, and upcoming events celebrating their 25th anniversary. Learn more at www.firemuseum.com

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lori Sepich, co-founder of Heart Quests Support Group, who shares her personal story and battle with heart disease and her mission to help others on a similar journey. Lori was born with a family history of heart disease. Her personal journey started at age 17 when she was diagnosed with extreme hypertension. She would spend the next 43 years fighting the battle of heart disease, and before age 60, survived two heart attacks and numerous complications. During the interview, Lori shares her story and talks about how she found inspiration in community, both at her job and in the greater Go Red for Women family with the American Heart Association. She shares how she met her co-founder, Hal Perry, and how they have formed their Heart Quests Support Group, which meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30p at Colonial United Methodist Church. Heart Quests provides an opportunity for anyone battling heart disease, caring for a loved one, or who wants to learn more about the disease to participate. Visit "Heart Quests Mid South" on Facebook or follow @heart_quests_midsouth on Instagram to learn more.

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with WKNO / Channel 10’s Education & Outreach Manager, Felicia Peat, to discuss her whimsical character, Teacher Teacher who produces and develops outreach programming for Mid-South youth through her early literacy platform. During the conversation, Felicia talks about their Excellent Effort Awards from the SEED office of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the International Paper Foundation supported programming including Math Minutes, Silly Science, and Book Adventures. Learn more about Teacher Teacher here: https://www.wkno.org/wknokids/wknos-teacher-teacher/ Follow Teacher Teacher on TikTok

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kerry Goff, Director of Northwest Mississippi Community College's Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, a new venue for Mid-Southerners to get a taste of music, comedy, and the fine arts. During the conversation, Kerry talks about how Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts is bringing world-class productions and family entertainment through its season of live performances, family film series, and Summer theatre programming. There are a number of reasons to visit the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts soon including to watch Jay Leno (03/07), Dr. Ben Carson (03/07), RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles (05/11), and an array of other performances. Visit their website at https://www.heindlcenter.org/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jerry Carleton, Principal with Immix Law Group, who shares the story of what led him to switch from running a durable medical equipment business to practicing law and then starting the industry change agent that serves as a catalyst for innovation by representing diverse, international, and trailblazing clientele at every stage of the business lifecycle. During the interview, Jerry shares his story and talks about the origins of Immix Law Group, then highlights some of their different practice areas, including Corporate Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Interactive Media & Entertainment, Intellectual Property, IP Litigation, Corporate Litigation, and Employment. He talks about the importance of understanding a client's "Why," discusses some of the legal trends, like with Mergers & Acquisitions, and also describes how faith plays an integral role in his personal and professional walk. Visit www.immixlaw.com to learn more.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Allison White, supervisor of the Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, who highlights their mission and efforts "to give people the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest by connecting them to behavioral health care, advocating for mental health resources and creating a culture where mental health discussions are essential to our overall health." Established with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in 2009 to honor the memory of Memphian Dennis H. Jones, the Living Well Network connects people with behavioral health resources for depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse. During the interview, Allison discusses their free and confidential resource connection, addresses some of the sigmas and mental health challenges with men, and then spotlights their upcoming event, the ninth annual Methodist Healthcare Mental Health Breakfast. The event is being held on Tuesday, May 2 at the Hilton Memphis and features a keynote address from Emmy Award-winning actor and producer, Joe Pantoliano, with a breakout session following. Visit https://www.methodisthealth.org/the-living-well-network/ to learn more.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Amy LaGrant, Chair, along with Ashley Briggs, Co-Chair, and Tonya Brown, Mission Chair, with the Walk to End Alzheimer's Nashville and the Alzheimer's Association, TN Chapter. During the interview, each guest shares her personal story and reason for supporting the Alzheimer's Association, then talks about the mission and efforts of the organization, including their focus on research, support groups and community education, and advocacy. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease. Dementia is not. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer’s kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. read more.... Walk to End Alzheimer's - Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. We're moving forward with plans to host Walk to End Alzheimer's® in person this fall. The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers remain our top priorities as we make decisions about event details in your community, and we'll continue to offer options to participate online and in your neighborhood. While there is no fee to register for Walk. To register online for a Walk, visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find an event near you. Once on the local event page, click "Register." Learn more:Website:                https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=walk_homepagehttps://www.alz.org/tnFacebook:             https://www.facebook.com/actionalzTwitter:                  https://twitter.com/alzassociationInstagram:             https://www.instagram.com/alzassociation/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Valerie Wakefield, Marketing Director for Intercept Roofing, who highlights the Christian Based roofing contractor servicing Middle Tennessee and lower Kentucky. Intercept Roofing services include Full Storm Restoration, Reroofs and Repairs, as well as custom work, and insurance claims and retail work are both areas of expertise. During the interview, Valerie talks about their residential and commercial services, about some of the trends in the industry, best practices when damage occurs, and how homeowners can maximize the longevity of their roofs and gutters. She also talks about their support of Veterans and the Veterans community, and why that is so important to Intercept Roofing. https://www.interceptroofing.com/https://www.facebook.com/interceptroofingllchttps://www.linkedin.com/company/intercept-roofing/https://twitter.com/interceptroofin

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kim Sorrelle, director of a humanitarian organization, speaker, and author of two books to discuss the meaning of love. During the conversation, Kim talks about her first book, Cry Until You Laugh, about her and her husband's battle with cancer after being diagnosed just four months a part. She also dives in to her second book, Love Is, which chronicles her year long quest to figure out the true meaning of love -- a sometimes funny, sometimes scary, always enlightening journey that led to life-changing discoveries found mostly on the streets of Haiti. Learn more about Kim at: https://www.kimsorrelle.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Kim-Sorrelle-392015434145527https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-langlois-sorrelle-11079523/https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/Kim_Sorrelle

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alden Mills, who has been a featured cityCURRENT guest speaker, three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and Division One athlete, Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and bestselling author of "Be Unstoppable" and "Unstoppable Teams," who talks about his latest efforts and new app coming out in March 2023, GoalBud. Co-Founded by CEO Alden Mills, GoalBud allows you to harness the power of social networking to help you achieve your goals. The concept was inspired by the support Commander Mills gave to Co-Founder John Keagy while climbing Mt. Everest. Alden was John's "Swimbuddy". The first GoalBud prototype was built in a tent in a blizzard at Everest Base Camp, and now soon everyone will be able to benefit from the power of having a "Goalbuddy." GoalBud is a Public Benefit Corporation, with a legal requirement to help people achieve goals. During the interview, Alden shares some of his story and talks about launching the app, the importance and power of having "Goalbuddies" and how individuals can start taking advantage of the app to set, track and accomplish their goals. Visit www.goalbud.org to learn more.Website: https://www.alden-mills.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnstoppableAldenMills/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aldenmillsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldenmills/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ross Carmichael, Managing Director of Compliance with Higginbotham, who provides an overview of the company and his role in Compliance, and then discusses some of the important legal updates that took place in 2022 and some of the major compliance trends in employee benefit plans for 2023. Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR services, ranked in the top 20 largest independent insurance brokerages in the U.S. The employee-owned firm, based in Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1948 and today serves businesses and individuals through locations across the nation. During the interview, Ross also talks about why providing "Day 2" services and partnering with clients to provide compliance support is necessary in today's complex and rapidly evolving environment with legal changes taking place locally, regionally, and nationally. Learn more by visiting www.higginbotham.com

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Leighanne Soden, Executive Director of West Cancer Foundation, along with Jenny Vergos, West Cancer Foundation Board Member, who both highlight the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to break through barriers to cancer care through early detection, research, and resources for all cancer patients in the Memphis and Mid-South region. During the interview, Leighanne shares some of the history for the organization and talks about how West Cancer Foundation supports all cancer treatment centers and patients in the Mid-South, not just West Cancer Center. She spotlights some of their programs, including Breast Health Education and Screenings, Transportation, Lymphedema Compression Garments, Research and Education Grants, a Wig Boutique and more. Then, Jenny highlights one of their upcoming events, Soul Soiree, which is taking place on May 5, 2023, and how the community can support their efforts. Visit www.westcancerfoundation.org to learn more.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcancerfoundationTwitter: https://twitter.com/westcancerfdn

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Steve Joiner, Dean of the College of Leadership and Public Service at Lipscomb University, and Executive Director of the Institute for Conflict Management at Lipscomb University, who highlights the College and how they are intentionally addressing local, national and global issues to prepare leaders to navigate, shape and steer the direction of matters affecting communities and people around the world. The College is comprised of four institutes and one school, all of which focus on both outreach and academics. During the interview, Dr. Joiner discusses the different degree programs and their importance, talks about their partnerships and impact on the State of Tennessee, highlights their Rule 31 training with mediation, and shares some tips around conflict management. He also provides information on upcoming special events and ways the community can get engaged in their educational efforts and programs. Visit https://www.lipscomb.edu/leadership to learn more.https://twitter.com/LipscombCLPShttps://www.linkedin.com/company/lipscombclps/https://www.facebook.com/LipscombCLPShttps://www.instagram.com/lipscombclps/