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Signature Required with Spencer Patton
We talk with Tennessee leaders—business owners, policy experts, educators, and residents—who champion the entrepreneurial spirit and transform once-small ideas into big impact.
Episodes
59 episodes
Brad Turner on Disability and Aging In Tennessee | Signature Required
In this episode, Commissioner Brad Turner of the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging shares insights into his groundbreaking role. Brad discusses the integration of the Department of Disability and Aging, the importance of advocacy for...
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Episode 48
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37:00
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Brittany Schaffer on Belmont's Role in Shaping the Music Industry | Signature Required
Brittany Schaffer, the Dean of the School for Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University shares her journey from high school debate team to Vanderbilt, and her transition from the legal field to academia. She discusses the unique ed...
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Episode 46
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35:06
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Justin Maierhofer on Energy and Economic Growth in TN | Signature Required
Justin Maierhofer, Vice President for the Northern Region of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), joins Spencer and Carli to delve into TVA's role in energy generation, environmental stewardship, and economic development. Justin explains TVA’s...
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Episode 47
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36:27
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Lindsey Norton on Hope House | Signature Required
This week, Carli sits down with Lindsey Norton, founder and executive director of Hope House, Tennessee's only home for teenage parents. She shares her journey from being a labor and delivery nurse to addressing the urgent need for housing and ...
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Episode 45
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39:20

Jenny Scoggins & Jenny Haines Douglas on Nashville Real Estate | Signature Required
This episode features Laura Scoggins, a seasoned real estate agent with Benchmark Realty, and Jenny Haines Douglas, Senior Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage. Together, they break down the current state of the housing market in Middle Tennessee,...
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Episode 42
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34:18

Rachel Guymon on The Tennessee Titans Stadium | Signature Required
Rachel Guymon, the Director of Special Events for the Tennessee Titans discusses the diverse range of events hosted at the Titans stadium. She highlights the extensive use of the stadium for corporate, private, and community events, totaling ne...
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Episode 44
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33:24

Sarah Mattson on Entrepreneurship In Chattanooga | Signature Required
Sarah Mattson, Director of Entrepreneurship for the City of Chattanooga, discusses the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chattanooga. This conversation sheds light on Chattanooga’s unique blend of big city amenities with a small-town feel, d...
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Episode 43
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39:48

Becca Stevens on Thistle Farms | Signature Required
In this episode, Becca Stevens, an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, and social entrepreneur, discusses the profound impact of Thistle Farms—a global movement she founded to support women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and sexual exploit...
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Episode 41
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33:17

Heather Middleton on Nashville Tourism | Signature Required
In this episode, we sit down with Heather Middleton, the Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Music City. Throughout the conversation, Heather shares insights into Nashville's booming tourism industry, touching upon the economic impact of visitors...
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Episode 40
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54:46

Rikki Harris on Mental Health In Tennessee | Signature Required
Rikki Harris, CEO of Tennessee Voices, joins the conversation to discuss the pressing mental health issues Tennesseans face and the state's unique preventive measures. The episode delves into Tennessee Voices' mission, emphasizing collaboration...
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Episode 39
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1:05:35

Recap: Drew D'Agostino on Crafting an AI Workplace | Signature Required
Sit down with Spencer Patton and Carli Patton as they recap what they learned while talking with Drew D'Agostino, Founder of Crystal.
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Drew D'Agostino on Crafting an AI Workplace | Signature Required
In this episode, Drew D'Agostino, founder and CEO of Crystal, dives deep into the realms of AI and Bitcoin. Intended for Tennesseans by Tennesseans, the discussion explores Drew's journey in the tech space, from creating a popular Chrome extens...
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Episode 38
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54:04

Recap: Brooks Herring on the Military to the Music Industry | Signature Required
Sit down with Spencer Patton and Carli Patton as they recap what they learned while talking with Brooks Herring, singer-songwriter.
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6:57

Brooks Herring on the Military to the Music Industry | Signature Required
Brooks Herring, a Navy veteran and Nashville-based singer-songwriter, joins Spencer and Carli to share his journey from military service to the music scene. Growing up with a passion for music, Brooks discovered its power as a constant during h...
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Episode 37
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1:07:29

Recap: Jane Allen on Problem-Solving and Leadership | Signature Required
Sit down with Spencer Patton and Carli Patton as they recap what they learned while talking with Jane Allen, founder of Counsel on Call (now Legility) and former CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
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5:27

Jane Allen on Problem-Solving and Leadership | Signature Required
In this episode, Jane Allen, founder of Counsel on Call (now Legility) and former CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, shares her inspiring journey from schoolteacher to legal industry trailblazer. Jane discusses the leap of faith that led...
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Episode 36
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1:11:10

Recap: Adam Comer on Addiction Recovery in Tennessee | Signature Required
Sit down with Spencer Patton and Carli Patton as they recap what they learned while talking with Adam Comer, CEO of Spring2Life Recovery.
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7:12

Adam Comer on Addiction Recovery in Tennessee | Signature Required
Adam Comer, CEO of S2L Recovery and Executive Producer of The Forgotten Pandemic documentary, joins Spencer and Carli to discuss his journey from addiction to redemption. Adam shares his powerful testimony, highlighting the transformative power...
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Episode 35
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1:06:41

Will Norton on Tennessee Symposium for Online Health and Safety | Signature Required
Will Norton, Head of School at St. Paul Christian Academy, joins Spencer and Carli to discuss the challenges of parenting in the digital age and the impact of social media on adolescents. Drawing from his experience as an educator and organizer...
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Episode 34
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Recap: Melanie Shinbaum on Fixing the Early Childhood Education Crisis | Signature Required
Sit down with Spencer Patton and Carli Patton as they recap what they learned while talking with Melanie Shinbaum, Executive Director of Nashville Early Childhood Education.
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6:26

Melanie Shinbaum on Fixing the Early Childhood Education Crisis | Signature Required
Melanie Shinbaum, Executive Director of the Nashville Early Education Coalition Fund, joins us to discuss the critical challenges facing early education in Tennessee. From systemic issues like low wages and limited accessibility to the economic...
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Episode 33
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59:32

Christine Rosen on Protecting Kids in a Digital Age | Signature Required
In this episode, we dive into one of the most pressing issues facing families today: the impact of social media on children. With mounting evidence showing the risks tied to online platforms, what can parents do to safeguard their kids while na...
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Episode 32
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Kevin Menezes on Religious Persecution in India | Signature Required
Kevin Menezes is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Every Nation India – a group that does church planting in India. With a commitment to seeing the gospel change the lives of the 1.4 billion people living in India, Menezes demonstrates the power...
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Episode 31
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46:02

Recap: Josh Burch on Career Transitions for U.S. Special Forces | Signature Required
Sit down with Spencer Patton and Carli Patton as they recap what they learned while talking with Josh Burch, Director of People at Fort Campell.
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6:39

Josh Burch on Career Transitions for U.S. Special Forces | Signature Required
Josh Burch, Director of People at the Honor Foundation and a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, joins Spencer and Carli to share his remarkable journey from rural Tennessee to serving 16 deployments in Special Operations. In this episode, Josh disc...
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Episode 30
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