Blockchain? Cryptocurrency? Bitcoin? The future of transactions? Tomorrow we're breaking it down for you with Embark alum Evan Mann. Evan owns Camped 901 but has also made it a priority to help destigmatize the complexities of the new era of data shared across a business network. Why does it matter for you? Why does it matter for Memphis? Tune in to hear practical examples applicable to local non-profits, businesses, and individuals. This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent ...
Aug 16, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Reggie Davis in the studio to talk about his work in the community, how he knew it was time to begin his own coaching & consulting firm, the topics he chose for the Level Up: Midsouth Leadership Summit and MORE! Reggie and AT do what they do best -- REAL conversations about growth mindset and the vulnerability it requires. Tune in for a treat in this extended-cut episode, Memphis! This episode was made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Today we have Wayne Moody, Executive Director of Moody Community Development Corporation, in the studio to talk about affordable housing, opportunities in real estate in Memphis, and the compounding effects of redlining in our community. This episode is brought to you in partnership with iBank.
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 31
We're celebrating interns all week long culminating in our Summer Experience finale on National Intern Day this Thursday! To kick us off, we're chatting with our own New Memphis summer interns, Shawn Meng and Shreya Ganesh. Shawn and Shreya talk to us about their experience as Bank of America Student Leaders, what it's really like to work in non-profit, and share what they (and the rest of Gen Z) expect from employers as they enter the workforce. Tune in to hear all of their advice. NOTE: Unfort...
Jul 26, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Knowledge is power, and having crucial conversations is important. In that spirit, we invited Jennifer Pepper, President and CEO of CHOICES, back into the studio to have one such critical discussion on healthcare access for Tennesseans in light of recent events this summer. New Memphis is committed to developing, activating, & retaining talent to our city, and we dig into how these decisions made at the state-level impact our region and workforce. NOTE : This episode deals with the topic of ...
Jul 19, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 29
When you pay a debt, it goes away. You're not continually charged for that item or service. But for those who are justice-involved, they often keep paying long after they've paid their debt to society. At what point is the bill finally paid for those who are justice-involved? William "Fry" Arnold joins us to share his 2021 TEDxMemphis Talk, the importance of access for those re-entering society, and his own personal story about how he was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit. He empha...
Jul 12, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Today we have someone very near and dear to our hearts in the studio with us -- the one and only, Linda Bailey! Linda created the LDI program 25 years ago and has been a fixture in New Memphis leadership programs for decades. Tune in to hear about her idea to create a new class for Memphis executives and how the formula has propelled such meaningful change for our city. This episode was made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
Jul 05, 2022•Season 2Ep. 27
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change has been teaching, studying and promoting civil rights and social change for 25 years. Daphne McFerren and Nathaniel Ball stop by our studio to talk about how The Hooks Institute continues to champion the modern-day narratives of civil rights and how YOU can get involved in their mission. This episode was made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Dr. Angela Hargrave of Memphis Shelby County School's S.E.E.D. office joins us today. She shares the importance of continued learning, resources unique to Memphis, and more! Then we have a quick segment with Erin Wendell to talk about New Memphis' educator work including the upcoming Educators of Excellence award in partnership with Chalkbeat TN and Spillit Memphis. It might be summer vacation, but we never stop grindin' for our beloved Memphis educators!🍎 This episode is made possible in partn...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 25
If the future is female, then the change begins with our young people. La'Keisha Gomes of Beautiful Spirited Women stops by the studio to share about the importance of properly trained volunteers, knowing that your passions might be different than your skill-set, and why empowering the next generation of females is so critical. Beautiful Spirited Women (BSW) provides girls and young women with a safe-haven platform to share their personal experiences with sex, drug abuse, domestic violence, low ...
Jun 14, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The secret sauce to entrepreneurship is hard work and making connections, and Carolyn Chism Hardy stops by the studio today to chat about her tricks and tips to making dreams a reality, with a little help from your friends. Carolyn shares about her entrepreneurial skills from a young age and how she used the power of connections to forge careers in arenas from accounting and writing to her bottling company. She has parlayed her knowledge into success in many sectors -- including one of her newes...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Today we have Ben Adams, chair of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, to share how this collective makes Memphis unique & why it's important for each stakeholder to pull in the same direction, and how they provide "gentle accountability" to everyone involved. NOTE: While this episode was recorded a few weeks ago, we believe it is a necessary conversation, particularly after the events of the last few weeks. It can bring a certain level of peace and understanding to know what steps are alrea...
May 31, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Mentorship Matters. 🤝 Having someone in your corner working alongside you makes those dreams become a reality that much quicker. 💭 Today you'll hear from New Memphis Accelerate grad, Matthew Bellow, and his mentor, Darrell Cobbins (LDI alum and Board of Trustees member). They'll share how they met, why their mentor/protégé relationship is mutually beneficial, and what they're both doing to make Memphis more magnetic. It's the circle of life... of mentorship! This episode was made possible in p...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Nighat Akbar Shah is many things -- VP of Shah holdings Group, film producer, activist, wife, mother, and impact investor among them -- but one thing she is not is "agreeable." On today's edition of "Meanwhile in Memphis" on WYXR, Nighat stops by the studio to share her insights on why the impact of being agreeable is so dangerous. She discusses how society conditions certain behaviors for "success," and how generally women are applauded for how they are while men are applauded for what they do ...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Tune is as we take a peak behind the blue, oval logo into Ford Motor Company's Blue Oval City with The Commercial Appeal journalists, Omer Yusuf and Samuel Hardiman. Even before the announcement of the all-new $5.6 billion mega campus in Stanton, Tenn., Yusuf has had his finger on the pulse of what this spec-site could be. As that dream becomes a reality, what does it mean for Memphians? For our environment? For local jobs? How will Ford's company-defining-project transform the Mid-South? Tune i...
May 10, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Class is in session, Memphis! In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we're doing some research on David Jamison II, aka "The Dope Educator." How did he go from a kid who "stayed in trouble" to being the star of an international, multi-media GAP Kids commercial for education? Find out the secret to his success on this extended-cut episode of Meanwhile in Memphis. This episode is made possible by our generous sponsor, Independent Bank.
May 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The Full House theme song spoke to us for this special pledge drive episode! Memphis is currently shining in the spotlight -- from our NBA playoff prowess to our one-of-a-kind model for eco-friendly architecture. We are a city on the rise, and WYXR is proud to be part of that momentum toward a New Memphis. The next time you click "add to your cart" make sure it's from the heart!💙 Consider donating to WYXR and New Memphis, wherever you are. Because this New Memphis has room (and opportunity!) fo...
Apr 26, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
EXTENDED CUT --- Whether changing your lightbulbs to LED or watching your water usage, we all have a hand in helping out our planet. In honor of Earth Day later this week, we're chatting with Jacob Davis of archimania about his 2021 TEDxMemphis Talk and the impact of the Cooper Street Carbon-Neutral Corridor. What does it mean for the environment? How can Memphis' model be replicated elsewhere? And what does collective change look like? Find out in this extended cut episode of "Meanwhile in Memp...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 16
EXTENDED CUT -- Today's episode is ALL about chill mode -- what it is, how to make time for it, and better yet, how to chill without guilt! We chat with Eso Tolson about his 2021 TEDxMemphis talk, his BOOMING design career and more! + Tune in immediately following for an extended interview anywhere you stream your podcasts. The podcast is brought to you in partnership with Independent Bank.
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Leave it to Christy and AT to tie it in with a 90s country song! But it's the truth: "Ain't no road too long when we meet in the middle." Both of today's guests give us different sides of the same coin -- the next generation entering the workforce! College students (aka Gen Z) are entering the workforce, and just like their predecessors (aka the Millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers), their expectations are unique! Hear from New Memphis intern, Logan Waters, on his college experience, building conn...
Apr 05, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 14
If you think that board service is boring, then you've got it all wrong, dear listener! Consider adding board service to your vision board to spice things up (see what we did there?)! Hear from Regional One Health Foundation and Overton Park Shell board members about what it takes, how to get involved, & how it's impactful for our city AND each participant! Pursue your passion and propel our city forward through board service.
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
We've learned to "mind the gap" in various way through the years, but when was the last time you thought about the digital divide? Since the dawn of the internet, people have been connected electronically, often to a great advantage. But what happens when that connectivity isn't accessible? Find out what our city is doing to bridge the gap and innovate for our city for generations to come in today's episode. Ted Townsend of the Greater Memphis Chamber and Tiffany Collins of The City of Memphis e...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
Dr. Mario Brown has made a career out of ensuring others' success. As Chief Talent Development Officer for First Horizon Bank, a board member of Seeding Success, and a founding facilitator of New Memphis Embark, he's passionate about empowering people. passion for our city and its people is energizing, and he is most joyful when sparking joy in others. So, it's no surprise that he's made his career about empowering those around him, and his 2016 TEDxMemphis talk "The Possibility of People" is an...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What happens when two Teach for America teachers decide to offer up their knowledge of rugby to their students? Find out in today's episode of "Meanwhile in Memphis" as Shane Young, co-founder and executive director of Memphis Inner City Rugby, stops by the studio. Shane's passion for the game and his students is unmatched, and it turned his "side hustle" into a full-time job. The organization has grown exponentially since its inception in 2012 and now includes teams at multiple schools, female ...
Mar 08, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We can all agree that access to news looks different than it once did. The nostalgia of reading the Sunday paper with a great cup of coffee is all but forgotten to a whole generation. But even with tremendous progress, there will always be an appetite authenticity. Mark Fleischer and Nikki Dean of Storyboard Memphis talk about a multimedia-model & filling story-telling gaps with long-form journalism from diverse contributors. Then, Memphis maven, arts-lovin', radio icon Kacky Walton of WKNO ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
A blighted building. A children's book. To some, these don't have anything in common. We beg to differ. The cover of the book is a nice start, but the good stuff is deeper within. Kevin Woods of Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN and Paul Young of the Downtown Memphis Commission stop by the studio to chat about their exciting new mixed-use project at 100 N. Main and how the redevelopment will breathe new life into the historic structure. Then, Ali Manning, food scientist and newly-minted author, share...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
In today's episode we're bringing you the heart and soul of Memphis! Libby Ridenhour and Kate Staggs from the American Heart Association share personal stories and how to recognize risk factors and potentially prevent heart disease before it starts. Then, we hear from Kimberly Hooper-Taylor who spear-headed Stax Museum of American Soul's virtual Black History Month offerings. This is chock full of life-saving information for your mind, body, and soul. The take-aways are profound and you won't wa...
Feb 15, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We know you're feelin' the ice, ice, baby! But this episode is sure to warm your heart! Dr. Erin Watson and Michelle Nixon from Junior League of Memphis swing by to share about their upcoming Develop H.E.R. Women's Summit. Then, you get to know the newest New Memphian, our Director of Leadership Programs, Kaylon Bradford. He's witty, he's magnetic, and he gets life advice from Will Smith. Trust me you won't want to miss this episode! Special thanks to iBank for sponsoring this episode....
Feb 08, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
There's nothin' to it but to do it ! Fletcher Cleaves is proving that it's not your circumstances that define you, but rather how you react to those circumstances. At the age of 18, he had it all -- he'd worked hard to get a scholarship to Lambuth to play football under the formidable Coach Hugh Freeze. But everything changed in an instant after a car accident caused by a distracted driver left him paralyzed from the neck down. But instead of letting that moment define him, he doubled down on th...
Feb 01, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What if a spoonful of sugar is the problem? Not the remedy? Join us to hear how LifeDoc Health is providing wrap-around health services for the Memphis community by meeting individuals where they're at, then get to know two of the newest members to the New Memphis team! The week's episode is generously sponsored by iBank.
Jan 25, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
