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A podcast for Tennesseans by Tennesseans. We talk with leaders—business owners, policy experts, educators, and more—who champion the entrepreneurial spirit and transform once-small ideas into big impact.
Podcasting since 2024 • 93 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Episode 82: Patrick Sheehan on Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Patrick Sheehan, Director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, is one of the people most Tennesseans never see but rely on constantly. Drawing on decades of experience responding to disasters ranging from floods and tornadoes to pandem...
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Episode 81: Chief John Drake on Keeping Nashville Safe
Chief John Drake, Metro Nashville’s Chief of Police, joins us for a wide ranging conversation on leadership, trust, and what it actually means to serve a city that has changed dramatically over the last few decades. With nearly four decades in ...
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Episode 80: Dr. Nidhi Gupta on Tennessee Doctor Leads the Way for Screen Safety
Screens are shaping childhood in ways most parents never connect until something feels off. Dr. Nidhi Gupta joins us for a clear, clinical conversation about screen safety, child development, and what she sees showing up in kids long before fam...
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Episode 79: Rory and AJ Vaden on Marriage and Partnership in Entrepreneurship | Signature Required
Join us this week as we sit down with Rory and AJ Vaden, co-founders of Brand Builders Group. We talk about personal branding, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build a meaningful business together. Tune in today!
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Episode 78: Tasia Malakasis on What It Takes to Scale a Startup | Signature Required
This week, we sat down with Tasia Malakasis, CEO of The Company Lab, to explore her journey from tech executive to entrepreneur. She shares insights on Chattanooga’s startup scene, the importance of tenacity, and how The Company Lab supports mo...
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