This week on 'Three Stores, Two Cotton Gins, One Remarkable Life,' we're joined by Haywood County Tennessee District 8 Commissioner Jeffery Richmond.

Hailing from the iconic 'Tina Turner's hometown,' Commissioner Richmond shares his personal and inspiring journey into politics and government service, and his future goals.

In this episode Commissioner Richmond talks about: 

●     Roots and family: Richmond shares insights into his roots, the impact of his father's death on his life, and his sister’s activism.

●     Entry into politics: He discusses the driving force behind his decision, namely to do more for his community.

●     Role as Commissioner: He talks about past successes, contributions, and vision for the community's betterment, and maybe ultimately running for mayor.

●     Personal motivations: Richmond is honest about his determination, and his positivity in life, and he always believed he could be elected to public office and make a difference. 

●     Role model: He also talks about the importance of good role models, and how to be one.

This week’s episode dives into the personal history of Professor Henrietta Giles and her experiences as a child at the heart of the desegregation movement of the 1960s.

Today, her life has come full circle in her current work as a journalist, cultural historian, professor, and documentary storyteller.

In this episode Prof. Henri talks about:

• Her background.

• The two pivotal moments in her youth that had the most impact on her life.

• Her work as a college professor enables her to guide students in discovering the social issues that most impact them.

• Her dissertation examines the news stories of the Civil Rights era and how they impacted the way black people perceived themselves during that historic time.

This week’s episode details how one determined woman is helping people return to the path of dignity, stability, and wellbeing — with a new pair of shoes.

Chicago’s Charisma Cannon describes her journey building the non-profit organization Shoe Heals. Drawing on a combination of faith in God, self-confidence, and determination, Charisma partners with organizations around Chicago to serve people in need.

Shoe Heals provides new shoes to the homeless, foster children, recently incarcerated youth, low-income workforce, and many more. 

In this episode Charisma talks about:

• Her inspiration for the non-profit, Shoe Heals

• Can a new pair of shoes really heal the human spirit?

• Pivotal moments that brought her to where she is today

• The mission of Shoe Heals

• How do I get involved?