"Celebrate good times, come on!" Our city has so much worthy of celebration, and today you'll hear from a few of those "celebrators." Chris Coleman of Teach for America and Cristina McCarter & Lisa Brown of City Tasting Box swing by to share their own unique recipes for showcasing Memphis' brand of flavor. Whether it's finding the right "fit and grit" of a potential educator for Teach for America or carefully curating creations for City Tasting Box, you're in for a TREAT in this extended-cut...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Memphis is home many things (Blues, BBQ, and Beale), including the _only _free-standing Black repertory theater in the Mid-South (which happens to be one of only four in the whole country!). Hattiloo Theatre is a remarkable asset to Memphis not only for its contributions to the art sector but to elevating Memphis culture as a whole. Ekundayo Bandele of Hattiloo Theatre shares how 2020 provided a re-set, the impact of Black theatre, and the specifics of Memphis' current "cultural renaissance." He...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Sleep...What is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING! Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health, especially in teens, but it’s very poorly understood. Why does it matter if teens sleep all day and stay awake all night? Could it actually impact their long-term development? Valerie M. Crabtree, Ph.D. (Department of Psychology and Chief of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), says YES! She drops by the studio to explain how and share why later school start times could make a...
Jun 08, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Whether you're walkin' with your feet 10 ft. off of Beale, watching the sunset from the deck of Bass Pro Shop's pyramid, or biking across Big River Crossing - Downtown has something for you! Paul Young of the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) drops by to share why Downtown is THE place to be. So what are you waiting for? Things really are great when you're downtown.
Jun 01, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Once upon a time.. a pioneering princess and prince set out to create a new narrative. The Diaper Diva (Cori Smith of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry) and the Duke of Data (Jared Barnett of Slingshot Memphis) worked tirelessly on innovative solutions that would transform their respective kingdoms. Cori shares the personal reasons she created Sweet Cheeks and how she grew her business from donated diapers to the Kelly Clarkson Show! Fellow innovator, Jared is on a quest to help non-profits easily co...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Dr. David Schwartz (Professor & Chair, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, UTHSC School of Medicine) has made a career of learning and healing. He was at the forefront of COVID prevention in the Memphis area, so much so that he was named as one of Memphis Business Journal 's Healthcare Heroes. But even with all he's already learned, he's on a quest to continually climb and get out of his comfort zone. He joins us in studio to chat about empathy in healthcare, the impact of outside factors on health...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The infamous Marie Antoinette line felt appropriate for all guests on this episode! First up we have Alese Taylor (Collegiate engagement Manager at New Memphis) and Madison Mullis (University of Memphis grad student + AutoZone intern) to share why access and free resources (cough, cough provided by New Memphis) are changing the game for college students entering the workforce. (Something Marie could've taken some pointers from in our opinion!). Then (the more obvious correlation!), head gnomie o...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Law and Order. Our justice system is set up to be a fair system of checks and balances.. right? Not necessarily. When you're a hammer, everything can look like a nail. Josh Spickler of Just City shares gaps where the justice system continually says, "can't touch this" because it's "hammer time" in his 2018 TEDxMemphis Talk, "Crime and Lots of Punishment." But what's the alternative? He gives his a-ha moments, possible solutions, and ways he and others have already made lasting change in Tennesse...
May 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
Dr. Patrick Washington of ManUp and Curley "CJ" Harris of Promise Academy Spring Hill are in-studio to share why working in a schoolhouse, well, rocks ! Dr. Washington created ManUp as a pipeline to develop men of color who can be impactful in any school setting and to work relentlessly to ensure the success of all students. His program recently caught the attention of The Kelly Clarkson Show and First Lady Jill Biden. One of the graduates of the first cohort of ManUp was CJ Harris, who has sinc...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 29
A real life Leslie Knope...? NOPE. But she is pretty darn passionate about "her park," aka Shelby Farms. Jen Andrews gets why you might find similarities, though. Like Leslie Knope, Andrews is also blonde, bubbly, and associated with parks. Tune in to this extended-cut episode to hear why the CEO of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy might just put work ahead of waffles and friends voluntarily. (Did we mention she loves her job?!) + Hear her 2018 TEDxMemphis Talk, "The Magical, Magnetic Power of Park...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Two innovative women stop by the studio to chat about the impacts of comprehensive care in their fields. Jennifer Pepper, the new Executive Director of CHOICES, drops by to give some context and history behind the significance of their new move - which makes them the first nonprofit in the nation to offer truly comprehensive sexual/reproductive health services. Mary Braddock, Director of Communications for Porter-Leath, shares the data behind childhood literacy levels and what the iconic (170-ye...
Apr 13, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Sarah Houston, Associate Director at University of Memphis' Center for Applied Earth Science & Engineering Research (CAESER), drops in to put the "OH YEA" in H2O. We as individuals, need water for so.many.things. Never mind the plants, animals, corporations, entire business sectors that depend on clean water, too. But what are we doing to make sure that our water usage is sustainable? And does that even really matter? Find out by tuning in to this extended cut of our WYXR radio show here....
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 evolve and connect volunteers with their perfect opportunity to give locally. The episode closes ou...
Mar 30, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 education. Both guests are honest about challenges, but hopeful about our future. It's gonna be a g...
Mar 23, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 movement gains traction.
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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!). Then, April Childs-Potter of The Greater Memphis Chamber catches us op on the local economic sector...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
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 saw a need for training employees for the jobs at hand. After looking high and low for the perfect fi...
Mar 02, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 wellness just weeks ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. A few of her many accolades include being named Fo...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 into their day jobs! TyRon Wells has made it his mission to deliver on carefully curated experiences, ...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
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, and the impact of his 2020 TEDxMemphis talk to impact not only our city and our country, but people...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 extended cut of what played live, on-air. So, you do not want to miss out on this bonus content! WARNIN...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 featuring STS Enterprise and New Memphis Launch in today's episode! Take a listen to learn how to get invo...
Jan 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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' & shakin' in 2021!
Jan 22, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 contributes to our city's cultural identity, and the economic impact of investing in our city’s musical tal...
Jan 12, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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.
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 13
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!
Dec 29, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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!
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
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 needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 15, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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.
Dec 08, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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.
Dec 01, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
