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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 • 92 episodes
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Latest Episodes
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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Episode 77: Dean Wegner on Made in the USA | Signature Required
This week, we sat down with Dean Wegner, founder and CEO of Authentically American, to talk about how his company is producing 100% U.S.-made apparel while supporting veterans, maintaining American manufacturing, and leading with faith and valu...
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