cityCURRENT Radio Show

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Beth Wilson, Founder and CEO of Wilson Public Relations, who highlights her woman-owned, award-winning, integrated communications firm based in Memphis, Tennessee, and then discusses PR trends and offers tips to help organizations be more impactful with their efforts. During the interview, Beth shares her journey, which began with a major in public relations and various communications roles in Memphis...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, we dive into a transformative conversation with Leonard Cochran, Chief Engagement Officer of UpWords Unlimited and author of Relational Leadership: An Introduction and The Four Constants of Success. With decades of experience helping individuals and organizations elevate their leadership impact, Leonard brings a fresh, people-first perspective to the table.

We explore how traditional leadersh...

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, we sit down with Brandon Tendler, the innovative founder of Bactose®, a groundbreaking probiotic that’s changing the game for anyone who struggles with lactose intolerance.

Brandon shares the personal story and scientific journey behind Bactose®—a supplement that introduces a specialized super strain of lactobacillus acidophilus, which produces lactase enzymes directly in your gut. Just 7 day...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Marcie Smeck Bryant, who recently was honored with the Social Justice Impact Award at the 2025 Strobel Volunteer Awards hosted by Hands On Nashville powered by United Way of Greater Nashville. Marcie Smeck Bryant is a retired strategic communications professional, who has been actively involved with The Nashville Food Project for over a decade, helping to establish and manage a weekly community meal p...

On this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Keisha Walker, Community Affairs Manager for Vitalant, to explore how one of the nation’s leading nonprofit blood providers is turning compassion into action—and giving students an opportunity to save lives and earn scholarships.

Keisha shares Vitalant’s mission to maintain a steady, lifesaving blood supply for patients in need and sheds light on the chal...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with keynote speaker, Angela Gargano, a 6x American Ninja Warrior, former Miss Fitness America, 3x Cover Girl and biochemist turned fitness trainer, who shares some of her personal journey and how her background in biochemistry led to helping colleagues with fitness and nutrition, eventually leading her to open a gym and pursue Ninja Warrior competitions. She highlights the importance of community in her s...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lori Birckhead, Co-Founder of the 97-acre By Faith Farm and their nonprofit organization, Fed by Faith, along with Erika Terhaar, Director of Development, who both highlight the power and importance of engaging the community to grow food and then donate the produce to local organizations in order to help those in need feed their families nourishing food. The mission of Fed by Faith is "to grow fresh, ...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Karen Briscoe, Executive Program Director with PLAY NICE, who highlights the nonprofit organization focused on "providing a holistic youth development experience that prepares students for life beyond the classroom - equipping them with real-world skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, workforce readiness, and the confidence to lead with purpose, engage in their communities, and build meaningful futures th...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ben Utecht, Super Bowl XLI Champion, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, who discusses his journey from sports to business leadership and philanthropy. Ben is the founder of SoleCareRx and Chief Culture Officer for True North Private Equity, where he oversees a family of companies spanning multiple industries. He was the keynote speaker at the cityCURRENT signature speaker series event in Nashville ...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Melody Webber, Manager of Enrollment and Community Engagement at Freedom Preparatory Academy, who highlights the mission and efforts of the tuition-free charter school network in Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama, that prepares all students in grades Pre-K through 12 to excel in college and in life.

During the interview, Melody shares how Freedom Preparatory Academy was founded by Roblin Webb ...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Patrick McGuire, Nashville Chapter Coordinator with Guitars for Vets, who highlights the nonprofit organization focused on sharing the healing power of music with our Veterans. Guitars for Vets (G4V) serves at-risk United States Veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma. Through their unique, 10-week structured guitar instruction program, G4V puts the healing power of music in the han...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with JR Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder of JustMy, who discusses how their platform helps organizations share and distribute content through digital business cards and an InfoHUB in order to better connect and engage with the community. During the interview, JR explains how JustMy started in 2019 to give nonprofits a voice and has since expanded to create digital magazines, a newsstand, a virtual studio servi...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Drü Collie, Co-Founder and Director of Philanthropy for Sole Hope, who highlights the nonprofit organization and their efforts to provide shoes and medical care and to restore dignity and hope for children in Uganda. The organization's mission is to "equip the vulnerable to walk in freedom from life-threatening diseases and exploitation through education, empowerment, and medical relief." During the i...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Katherine Parker, Founder of the Boundless Kids, and Andy Bailey, CEO and Founder of Boundless, who both highlight the growth and development of Boundless Kids, a nonprofit organization teaching children the power of setting and achieving personal goals, having a growth mindset, personal accountability, staying true to the commitments they make to themselves and others, and being proactive rather than...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Melissa Dabi, Executive Director of Airpower Foundation, who highlights the Fort Worth, Texas based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military service members and veterans, and their families. During the interview, Melissa discusses the organization's 25-year history and details some of their various programs and initiatives that focus on offering emotional support and mental health couns...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Phil Ellenburg, President and CEO of Faith Family Medical Center, who highlights the Nashville, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to provide hope and healing to their hardworking neighbors in need with affordable, quality primary medical care. During the interview, Phil discusses the organization's near 25-year history of providing primary care to the working uninsured and u...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Joseph A. Michelli, an internationally sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and organizational consultant who highlights his new book, "All Business Is Personal: One Medical's Human-Centered, Technology-Powered Approach to Customer Engagement." The book currently is available for pre-purchase with a release date of May 13, 2025 by BenBella Books.

Dr. Michelli is a Wall Street Journal, USA Toda...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Gwendolyn Woods, CEO of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, who discusses her transition into the role of CEO and highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to provide a safe and engaging environment for children aged 6 to 18 focused on helping them develop good character, healthy lifestyles, academic success, and career readiness.

Founded in 1962, The Boys and Girls Clubs of ...

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Terry Blue, President and CEO of Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority, who discusses the history and ongoing modernization efforts at Memphis International Airport (MEM) as part of "MEM on the Move." During the interview, Terry shares some historical perspective with Memphis International Airport's dedication in 1929 and the original terminal dedication in 1963. He talks about what the Memphis Shel...