ChangeMakers
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe ChangeMakers Podcast presented by cityCURRENT shares personal stories and insights from those who are giving back and making a difference so we can learn and do the same. We cover life lessons, business advice, passion, and purpose. Share the ways you're making a difference using #changemakers.
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Alma McLemore, Executive Director, African American Heritage Society - Preserving History and Building Community in Franklin, Tennessee
March 18, 2024 21:09 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBEpisode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, Executive Director of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Alma shares her journey from growing up in a community at the cusp of integration to becoming a cornerstone in preserving African American history in Williamson County. Throughout the conversation, Alma reflects on her upbringing, her extensive ...
Tammy Alvarez from Career Winners Circle - Love every Monday by becoming the CEO of your career
February 15, 2024 19:14 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBChangeMakers podcast host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tammy Alvarez, CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, professional keynote speaker, and author of "Escaping the Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," who shares some of her personal story and how she formed her spirited "Break All the Rules" approach. During her twenty-year corporate career, Tammy became renowned as a business transformation and turnaround expert on Wall Street. Her roles inclu...
Zach Montroy – Building Brave Workplace and Healthy Teams
February 05, 2024 21:43 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDuring this episode of our ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park talks with Zach Montroy, who is a People, Team, and Organizational Strategist and the Founder and CEO of The Intention Collective, which is based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. During the interview, Zach shares some of his personal story and why, after more than 20 years of experience in executive roles, he started focusing his efforts on helping entrepreneurs scale and grow their companies through healthy teams by build...
Mike Berry - President of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas: Transforming Fort Worth, Texas into an Economic Powerhouse
January 04, 2024 16:26 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, hosted by Jeremy C. Park and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, the spotlight is on Mike Berry, President of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas. With over four decades of experience, Berry discusses his passion for Fort Worth, Texas, how he got his start in the industry, and the journey from the groundbreaking of Alliance Airport in 1988 to the creation of the 27,000-acre, master-planned community and global logistics ...
Jeremy C. Park - CEO, cityCURRENT: How Becoming a SPARK to Power The GOOD Can Transform Your Life and Community
December 12, 2023 22:33 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn a reversal of roles, normal ChangeMakers podcast host and producer, Jeremy C. Park, is the guest on this special episode, which is hosted by Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey. Jeremy C. Park is the CEO of cityCURRENT, a shareholder in Higginbotham, author of two books, contributor to Forbes and The Business Journals, producer and host of television and radio shows and the ChangeMakers podcast, and a sought after speaker inspiring audiences around the nation to p...
Dr. Sarah Petschonek - Founder & CEO, Volunteer Odyssey: Creating New Pathways for Corporate Engagement & Meaningful Volunteer Experiences
November 17, 2023 18:59 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBHost Jeremy C. Park catches up with Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey, who was one of the original ChangeMakers podcast interviews (episode 5) back in 2016. During the interview, Sarah shares how Volunteer Odyssey has grown over the last seven years to work with more than 28,000 volunteers who have given over 460,000 hours of service just to the Memphis community. Volunteer Odyssey is a nonprofit organization that serves as a volunteer center based in and built for...
Traci Schubert Barrett - How to Navigate the Journey & Find Significance Beyond Success
September 25, 2023 15:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDuring the interview, Traci talks about growing up in Florida and some of the lessons she learned from her family and watching her father, who was en electrician. She discusses being the first in her family to go to college and how mentorship paved the way for many future opportunities, how the door was opened for her to join the team at what would become HGTV, some of the lessons learned and favorite experiences, and why she decided to quit her executive job to go on a soul-searching journe...
Marcus Walker Executive Director, Daily Bread Ministries - A Collaborative Approach to Fighting Hunger, Fostering Faith and Strengthening Community
August 22, 2023 18:55 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBHost Jeremy C. Park talks with Marcus Walker, Executive Director of Daily Bread Ministries, who shares his personal story of growing up in Texas and being called into ministry, serving overseas and meeting his wife from Switzerland, starting their family and moving back home to San Antonio to serve with the nonprofit organization that works with over 100 ministry partners who help distribute over $10 million dollars' worth of food annually. During the interview, Marcus talks about havin...
Matt Kripke CEO of Kripke Enterprises, Inc., Mid South Aluminum - Building a Corporate Culture of Caring
July 12, 2023 15:09 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, Jeremy C. Park sits down with Matt Kripke, CEO of Kripke Enterprises, Inc., Mid South Aluminum. From humble beginnings in Toledo, Ohio, to becoming a majority shareholder and recognized expert in aluminum and hedging, Matt shares his journey of hard work, passion, and resilience. Having held significant positions in influential organizations such as the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and curr...
Justin Levy of Conscious Alliance - Awakening Compassion
February 09, 2023 21:32 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBHost Jeremy C. Park talks with ChangeMaker, Justin Levy, Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, who shares some of his powerful and inspirational story of managing through hardships, including Cerebral Palsy, enduring 14 surgeries, being in and out of wheelchairs, having to learn how to walk four times before graduating high school, and severe dyslexia, to seek out his purpose and become the Executive Director of a national nonprofit bringing healthy food into underserved communities and ...
Mark Melson of Gladney Center for Adoption - The Power and Magic of Adoption
January 14, 2023 03:27 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBHost Jeremy C. Park talks with ChangeMaker, Mark Melson, President and CEO of Gladney Center for Adoption, who shares some of his personal story in growing up in Euless, Texas, attending Texas A&M and the University of North Texas, moving to Louisiana and meeting his wife, and aligning his passions and purpose as both a "Gladney Dad" and leader of the nonprofit based in Fort Worth, Texas, that focuses on adoption and the belief that every child deserves a loving and caring family. During t...
Tom and Ellen Harris of The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation – Shining a Light on Depression and Suicide
August 16, 2022 17:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHost Jeremy C. Park talks with ChangeMakers, Tom and Ellen Harris, Co-Founders of The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation, who share their story of meeting in college, living in Massachusetts and moving to Texas, starting their family, getting involved in the community and playing an important role in the development of Ft. Worth with Tom’s role as an executive with Hillwood, A Perot Company. Tom and Ellen talk about their family and about launching the foundation that is working to prevent s...
Michael Graber, Managing Partner of Epic Pivot - Conscious Capitalism and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
July 18, 2022 16:17 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBHost Jeremy C. Park talks with Michael Graber, Managing Partner of Epic Pivot, who shares his story of growing up in Memphis, Tennessee with both mother and father being entrepreneurs and being surrounded by the musical influences of the city, and how those experiences helped shape his future. During the interview, Michael talks about his work and efforts with Epic Pivot, a transformation, insights, innovation, and strategy boutique on a mission to make business a force of good in the world....
Beverly Robertson, President and CEO of The Greater Memphis Chamber - Creating Economic Prosperity Through Opportunity, Equity and Inclusion
June 28, 2022 13:59 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBDuring the interview, Beverly talks about her time with Holiday Inn Worldwide and how it paved the way for her to grow into her role as a corporate executive, sharpening her skills for marketing, branding, communication, and leadership training and development. She talks about becoming an entrepreneur and small business owner with her husband, and then her stepping into the role of President of The National Civil Rights Museum, where she raised $43M during her tenure, which included the comp...
Elizabeth R. Brands, President & CEO of The Morris Foundation - Removing Barriers and Creating Pathways for the Vulnerable Populations
May 16, 2022 20:48 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBAbout Dr. Elizabeth Brands: Elizabeth R. Brands, Ed.D., is a dedicated, strategic, and passionate leader. She brings a wealth of organizational leadership experience from occupying key roles in education institutions, nonprofits, and foundations across the region. Elizabeth’s early career experience as a classroom teacher informed her approach that successful community investment must coordinate systems that children and families intersect with to spark impact and demonstrate empathy and res...
Kris Intress, Founder and CEO of Rock Springs Retreat Center - From Hospitality to Health, Finding Balance and Hope
March 22, 2022 22:42 - 50 minutes - 46 MBDuring the interview, Kris describes how she left her hometown in Wisconsin and became an entrepreneur at an early age, how the military helped prepare her for success, how she shattered glass ceilings and led a global luxury hotel company, some of the leadership lessons learned while leading the global company Rock Springs Retreat Center was founded by Kris Intress, a mother, entrepreneur, Army Reservist, and former CEO of a global luxury hotel company. Kris started working in her teens. By...
Deborah Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D. - Improving the World Through Skillful Disruption of the Status Quo
February 14, 2022 20:34 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDeb is an acclaimed communicator, connector, and strategist adept at uncovering potential in individuals and groups, strengthening their abilities to optimize their impact within their organization and the community. Deb believes that disrupters talking across industries and interests to collectively impact social challenges will cause deep sustainable change. Her work experiences here and abroad have found her in the company of disrupters changing the world in areas including education,...
Dwania Kyles, Co-Founder of The Memphis 13 Foundation - Approaching Healing and Leading with Love
January 10, 2022 20:05 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBDuring the interview, Dwania talks about her parents, the important role her mother and women played in the Civil Rights Movement, seeing a cross burning in their yard, and how she approaches healing and leading with love to take the lessons of her past to become a spark for building community and connectedness through her efforts today with The Memphis 13 Foundation. Visit https://thememphis13.com to learn more about The Memphis 13 Foundation and http://dwaniakyles.com to learn more about ...
Jared Barnett, CEO of Slingshot Memphis, Inc. - Promoting a Results-Driven Poverty-Fighting Ecosystem
December 03, 2021 06:27 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBVisit www.slingshotmemphis.org to learn more. About Jared Barnett: Jared joined Slingshot Memphis in October 2019. Prior to Slingshot, Jared worked at McKinsey & Company for six years. Several years of his career were based in Sub-Saharan Africa, including in South Africa with McKinsey, in Ghana as CEO of a manufacturing company and VP of a financial advisory firm, and in Kenya working in private equity. He brings experience with disruptive innovation, strategic planning, organization b...
Heidi Swartz, Executive Director of The Cowtown Marathon - Promoting a Lifelong Love of Fitness and Philanthropy
October 26, 2021 21:52 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDuring the interview, Heidi discusses her roots in Montana, moving to Texas and what inspired her to join The Cowtown Marathon. She talks about the business of hosting marathons, the mindset of event production and tips for success, starting a nonprofit to focus on helping youth and encouraging health and fitness, some of the secrets to their success and growth over the years, tips for fundraising and marketing, and much more. About Heidi Swartz: Heidi Swartz is Executive Director of Th...
Jen Alessandra, SVP & Chief People Officer with Frontdoor, Inc. - Focusing on and Fostering Culture in Your Company
September 20, 2021 18:27 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBAbout Jen Alessandra: Jen Alessandra joined Frontdoor, Inc. in March 2019 as senior vice president and chief people officer. Alessandra brings significant depth and breadth of experience as an HR leader in both public and private companies, has an impressive track record for helping businesses and employees navigate change, and in implementing strategies that positively affect business performance. Alessandra most recently served as senior vice president and chief people officer for SolarW...
Ed Gillentine - Author of Journey to Impact
September 02, 2021 19:36 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBEd also talks about forming the Gillentine Group in 2008 to focus on legacy planning and philanthropic strategies to help families have a more significant impact on the world. He shares the story of writing his book, "Journey to Impact: A Practical Guide to Purpose-Driven Investing," and talks about some of the lessons and steps that have helped him align his values, expertise, and finances in a way that have maximized his unique impact on what really matters. He talks about hosting the pod...
Chris Whitney — One Gen Away and Teaching People To Love One Another Through Service
May 17, 2021 19:01 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBChris and Elaine moved from St Louis, MO to Franklin, TN in 2004 to start a church. Little did they know that in the process of pastoring a church that One Generation Away would be birthed. In 2013 One Generation Away was established and in the first year distributed 400,000 pounds of food from the back of the Whitney’s car. It has now grown to serve over 4.4 million meals to those in need all over Middle Tennessee and in 4 states with disaster relief. Chris and Elaine have a passion to se...
Michael Graziano - Life Lessons From The Youngest Canadian-American To Visit Every Country In The World
April 19, 2021 20:35 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBMichael shares his story of traveling the world, how he was able to finance his adventure, some of his favorite moments, many lessons along the way, and what advice he would pass along to others who want to pursue a dream. He also talks about his next chapter with Mindful Media and how he is taking the experiences learned working with media companies to now help organizations gain valuable exposure for their efforts to make a difference. Visit www.mindfulmediapr.com to learn more about M...
Rusty Reid - Chairman, President and CEO of Higginbotham
March 10, 2021 19:04 - 51 minutes - 55.7 MBDuring the interview, Rusty talks about growing up in Texas, graduating from the University of North Texas and getting into the insurance business. He discusses being named President and CEO of Higginbotham in 1989 at the age of 27, and implementing the firm’s defining “single source” service model whereby customers can obtain all their insurance and financial services under one roof, as well as Higginbotham’s employee ownership structure, which aligns employees’ interests in the success of ...
Nancy Murphy - Intrapreneurs Influence Lab: How to Influence and Persuade Others to Realize Their Vision for Change Faster, With Less Frustration and Resistance
February 16, 2021 19:33 - 50 minutes - 46 MBFrom challenging stereotypes of girls in her Catholic school more than 40 years ago, to her first job after college convincing nonprofits to engage with youth volunteers, or her role as board chair of a global nonprofit transforming the way we do international development, Nancy has experienced the challenges of leading big change within established organizations. During the interview, Nancy talks about these experiences, lessons learned, how to become a credible leader of change, the thre...
Joel Primus - Getting Naked: The Bare Necessities of Entrepreneurship and Start-ups
January 19, 2021 16:58 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBRecently, Joel co-founded Kosan, a travel clothing company. The company launched one of the most successful Kickstarter apparel products of all time - reaching over $1M in sales in 30 days. He appeared on CBC's hit show Dragon's Den, was one of the inaugural BCBusiness 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs and is also an author and award-winning documentary filmmaker. As a former world-class runner, Joel represented Canada at the World Youth Championships. He competed at the NCAA 1 level and has coa...
Dr. Joseph Michelli - Leadership Lessons to Thrive Beyond the Greatest Business Crisis in Modern History
December 09, 2020 20:35 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBJoseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P., is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience. His insights encourage leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives. Dr. Michelli is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Nielson BookScan, and New York Times #1 ...
Matine Khalighi – Leveling the Playing Field for Students in Poverty
November 19, 2020 15:51 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBMatine now serves as Executive Director of EEqual, a youth-led nonprofit, raising $100,000+ for students in need. Matine has been featured in People Magazine, ABC News, and has won the President’s Volunteer Service Award three times. EEqual’s mission is to level the playing field for students in poverty. The organization provides scholarships and micro-grants to homeless students to go to college. EEqual has a team of over 50 passionate leaders, who have engaged thousands into its programs....
Dr. Herb Sennett - The Encouragement Doctor on Finding JOY in Purpose
October 16, 2020 16:18 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBHis teaching career spans nearly 40 years and includes instruction in English, speech and drama, theater arts, and speech communications. Since his retirement in 2016, Dr. Sennett stays busy writing, speaking, serving on the boards of several non-profits, and offering encouragement and expertise to those in need. HERB'S BACKGROUND AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Professional Standing Author and public speaker living in South Florida, USA Retired college professor of theatrical and communic...
Summer Owens – Overcoming Obstacles and Eliminating Excuses
September 29, 2020 17:11 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDuring the interview, Owens talks about her efforts, lessons learned and so much more. Learn more about Summer Owens by visiting www.SummerOwens.com. The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services. Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: www.cityCURRENT.com
Yancy Villa-Calvo and Jason Jackson - The Power of Art to Inspire and Create Change
August 27, 2020 17:48 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDuring the interview, Yancy and Jason both talk about how they got into their respective careers, lessons learned, how they approach their creative process, and more. To learn more about Yancy Villa-Calvo visit www.YancyArt.com. To learn more about Jason Jackson and brg3s visit www.brg3s.com. The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services. Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: www.cityCURRE...
Andre Jackson + CJ Kirkland - Using Your Gifts For Good
August 03, 2020 14:24 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBAndre Jackson Founder & CEO For more than a decade Andre has performed extensively in award-winning theatrical productions nationwide. He is a noted alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). As an actor, Andre has been awarded the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, NAACP Theatre Award, Los Angeles Ovation Award, and was nominated for the BroadwayWorld Best Lead Actor Award for his role as “Simba” in the Tony Award-winning Disney’s The Lion King, performing to date with ...
Kellie Edmundson Turnage - Helping Those Who Struggle With Addiction
July 02, 2020 15:03 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOur friend Kellie Turnage, @kturnage121, is bravely sharing her story of #addiction, which almost cost her everything, including her life, so she can help others and walk them from the darkness she personally experienced then to the light she enjoys now with her beautiful family and career. It’s critically important that we better understand addiction and that we have these conversations, especially with so many of our loved ones, friends, co-workers and neighbors suffering and turning to d...
Aidan + Toren Anderson - Aidan Cares and The Path to Your Purpose
June 19, 2020 18:28 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBNow in it's 11th year, Aidan Cares is an independent 501c3 created by a board of supporters that believe in this crucial mission. All donations are used for impacting youth and adults along their paths to give and serve partnering to do so with charities doing awesome stuff. Learn more: https://www.aidancares.org/ The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services. Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT ...
Dr. Ajay G Doni - Life Without Limitations
June 09, 2020 16:21 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThrough great adversity after a horrific road traffic accident in October 2017 left Dr. Ajay G Doni with a prosthetic leg, Dr. Ajay has used that life changing event as a platform to guide various amputees on how to overcome amputation trauma, provide tips on improving gait pattern, and educating others on various prosthetic options and components available as brand ambassador for Össur. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/AjayDoni07/ The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT...
Dr. Carol Johnson Dean - Equity in Education
May 28, 2020 14:13 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBCarol Johnson-Dean, Ed.D., is currently the Interim President, LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN. Prior to that appointment, she served as the Executive Director of New Leaders, South Region, a national organization providing leadership development for aspiring principals and teacher leaders. She has provided oversight to New Leaders programs in Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida and Minnesota. She has also served as Executive Director, of Large District Support for the Tennessee Departme...
Robin & Jason Hills - Turning Disabilities into Powerful Abilities
May 15, 2020 15:29 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHost Jeremy C. Park talks with Robin and Jason Hills, who share their personal story of turning disabilities into the powerful abilities of finding love, starting a family, having successful careers and encouraging others to break out of their mental and physical constraints to find fulfillment, embrace diversity, achieve greater levels of success, and make a difference in the community. The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial ...
ChangeMakers: Nick Laparra - The Power of Less in a World of More
April 24, 2020 04:25 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBNick has spent over 15 years living or spending time in over 30 countries around the world. He has led non-profit organizations, coached CEO’s, consulted with Fortune 500 companies, and spoken at award-winning events. Nick loves hanging out with his family, collaborating with amazing humans, reading (70-ish books per year), smoke his pipe, drinking coffee, and traveling. Follow cityCURRENT + Nick Laparra @cityCURRENT | cityCURRENT.com @NickLaparra | @LetsGiveADamn | www.nicklaparra.com ...
ChangeMakers: Liz Murray - From Homeless to Harvard
April 09, 2020 14:09 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBA story so powerful it was made into a movie, Liz Murray shares her fascinating, inspirational story of growing up with two drug addicted parents who she began supporting at age 10. Homeless at age 15, the death of her mother was the wake-up call that made her break free of her circumstances and pursue a different path for her life. While living on the streets of New York, she completed and graduated from high school in just two years. Overcoming horrible odds, she won a full scholarship and...
ChangeMakers: Dr. Keith Norman - creating change through a Christ led life
March 20, 2020 16:24 - 54 minutes - 50 MBAs vice president of government affairs for Baptist Memorial Health Care, Keith Norman's primary responsibilities include establishing and maintaining relationships with government officials and strengthening Baptist's community outreach partnerships. He also is pastor of First Baptist Church—Broad, sits on the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission board of directors, serves on Christian Brothers University’s board of trustees and is a former commissioner of the Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Ca...
ChangeMakers: Andrew Gieselmann - transforming leaders the Sandler way
February 27, 2020 20:23 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBSandler Training has been named the number one management training program in Entrepreneur Magazine for five years, as well as the top rated sales and sales management training organization in the country by Inc. Magazine. Learn more: https://www.csp.sandler.com/about/local-sandler-trainer The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services. Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: www.cityCURRENT.com
ChangeMakers: John C. Park - a Conversation with Jeremy C. Park's Father
January 08, 2020 20:51 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this position, his region consistently earned the VIP Award for top production and management. He was honored as the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s 2001, 2006 and 2007 Front Page Award Winner by the Fort Worth Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. In 2007 he was honored with the National Association and Financial Advisor Career Service award. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, John earned his BBA from Texas Wesleyan University, where he was recipient of the Wall Street Journal’s Achievem...
ChangeMakers: Adam Markel - Pivot! Turning change and disruption into a culture of innovation and agility
December 01, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, constant and never-ending innovation in the face of change is the key to creating sustainable success. Innovation, simply put, is the transformation or reinvention of something in a progressive, forward-moving direction. Therefore, our ability to reinvent—or pivot—is critical to lasting and meaningful change and success. Imagine the possibility to be better equipped to not just navigate, but utilize change to create new opportunities and achieve maximum performance in your business an...
ChangeMakers: Dr. Tracy D. Hall - closing equity gaps and creating opportunities for all
November 14, 2019 15:23 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWhen reflecting on the leadership qualities that landed her the presidency at STCC, Dr. Tracy D. Hall describes herself as results-oriented, a “people person,” and someone passionate about urban communities. “I want to get things done,” she emphasizes. “And making sure people have a voice at the table. They may not be able to physically be there, but they need a representative. When making decisions that impact people, you have to consider those people. If you haven’t walked in their shoes, ...
ChangeMakers: Kyle Allen - Music City, millennials, and making opportunities for top talent
October 09, 2019 21:07 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAs Vaco Nashville’s Managing Partner, Kyle Allen oversees their Music City team and its day-to-day operations. He puts his heart and soul into making sure every one of their corporate clients gets the attention and service they promise and then some. He believes – and exemplifies- the idea that you don’t gain clients when everything is going great; it’s when you rush in to handle a crisis that you’re truly of service. He also plays a hands-on role in placing rockstar consultants in Accountin...
ChangeMakers: Marcus Aurelius Anderson - the gift of adversity
September 25, 2019 15:11 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBUnsure of his future, Anderson fell into a deep depression. During this time, he had no choice but to ask himself some difficult questions and do a tremendous amount of soul searching. Finally after many months of darkness, Marcus had an epiphany. This caused a huge personal paradigm shift allowing him to see his injury as a wakeup call. This gift of adversity served as the catalyst Marcus needed to change his mindset and therefore, his life. The lessons learned from his endeavor reveale...
ChangeMakers: Richard C. Shadyac Jr. - revolutionizing pediatric healthcare at ALSAC / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
August 15, 2019 14:31 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPrior to becoming CEO, Shadyac served as the chairman and president of the ALSAC Board of Directors. Shadyac joined the Board in 2000, and in addition to leading the Board, he has served as the vice chair and has been active on a number of Board committees, including Finance, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Building and Special Events. A practicing attorney for 27 years, Shadyac worked as a partner in the Washington D.C./Northern Virginia law firm, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell, LLP. He had...
ChangeMakers: Mary Latham - acts of human kindness from all 50 states
June 28, 2019 16:11 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn 2012, Mary Latham was sitting at her desk in NYC reading the news on the Sandy Hook School shooting when a co-worker told her about an act of kindness that had happened to him. A random man had bought a $100 gift card at the Starbucks across the street and asked the barista to run it out on the line behind him. Mary's co-worker was in that line. He had been having a horrible year and the expression on his face as he told her this made her realize how much of an impact this act of kindnes...
ChangeMakers: Bill Morris - living a legendary life of rock and roll, service, and philanthropy
May 30, 2019 15:54 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThe book chronicles Morris’ life and his time in public service, his efforts to promote foreign trade nationally and to bring foreign businesses to Tennessee, his efforts to promote Memphis, and his personal relationship with Elvis Presley. The book also illustrates the foundation of Morris’ success – his devotion to his loving wife, family, and his deep religious roots. “From the depths of poverty to the heights of state politics, I consider my experience a rich life without riches. I hope...