Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Paul Epstein, momentum expert and bestselling author of "The Power of Playing Offense" and "Better Decisions Faster," who shares what led him to write the books after a 15-year career as a professional sports executive - where Paul successfully steered business teams that executed billion-dollar NFL campaigns, broke Super Bowl revenue records, and generated league-leading sales results for cellar-dwelling NBA clubs. He has since consulted some of the world's top companies and brands, been awarded by SUCCESS magazine as a top thought leader that gets results, and had his work featured on media outlets like ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and USA Today.

During the interview, Paul talks about his recent experiences in Memphis visiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, having dinner with business and community leaders, and keynoting the cityCURRENT signature speaker series event. He shares a recap of the presentation and dives into lessons from his second book, "Better Decisions Faster," providing a framework for how to be more decisive. He then discusses how you can access free resources and weekly content to help you WIN Monday by signing up for Monday Momentum.

Visit www.winmonday.win or https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/mon... to sign up for Monday Momentum and learn more about Paul Epstein.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brandon Davis, Founder and CEO of The Davis Focus Project, who shares his story of serving in the military and how those experiences shaped his commitment to launching the nonprofit organization dedicated to helping active duty service members, veterans and gold star families recover from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia.

During the interview, Brandon talks about working to open their Center for Human Performances as a hub designed to elevate human capability, whether it be in preparation for special operations, enhancing day-to-day job performance, or overcoming fatigue and burnout. He covers some of the different therapeutic modalities offered, such as Neurofeedback, Vibroacoustic Therapy, Sensory Deprivation, Deliberate Cold and Heat Exposure, and Sleep Pattern Analysis, and how each contributes to a facet of human performance enhancement. Brandon also shares some of the goals for the future and how the community can support the organization and effort.

Visit www.thedavisfocusproject.com to learn more and get involved.
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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jay Harvill, Managing Director with Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, who highlights Higginbotham, the partnership with cityCURRENT, and the recent ribbon cutting and new office space in Franklin, Tennessee.

Higginbotham is an employee-owned and customer-inspired insurance and financial services broker that specializes in business insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, life insurance, risk management and more.

During the interview, Jay discusses the state of the property and casualty insurance industry in 2024, talks about some of the important trends, and shares some ideas for alternative risk transfer due to the rising costs in the insurance marketplace. He talks about Captive solutions, along with some of the key coverages for business owners and nonprofits, including Cyber Liability and D&O Insurance.

Visit www.higginbotham.com to learn more or connect directly with Jay Harvill at jharvill@higginbotham.net.

In this inspiring episode, cityCURRENT Show host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Jody Maberry, a former financial analyst turned park ranger, and now celebrated as the happiest podcaster on earth. Jody's unique career trajectory has seen him don the ranger's green before stepping behind the microphone to host several successful podcasts, amassing over 2,000 episodes reaching millions of viewers. His journey is a testament to following one's passion, leveraging personal experiences to foster engagement, and the power of storytelling.

He delves into the inception of his podcasting career, sparked by his role as a park ranger, and how it evolved into a platform for sharing stories, strategies, and insights across various industries.

Listeners will gain valuable lessons on how to create compelling content, the importance of authenticity in podcasting, and the impact of effective communication within and outside the corporate world.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of passion, career transformation, and the art of podcasting.

Learn more: https://jodymaberry.com/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with AJ Vaden, Co-Founder and CEO of Brand Builders Group, bestselling author, speaker and podcast host, who discusses how personal branding impacts buying trends in different generations and highlights her personal brand strategy firm for influencers, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Brand Builders Group helps individuals develop a personal brand strategy to secure your distinctive positioning in the marketplace, raise the cache of your public profile and turn your personal reputation into profitable revenue.

During the interview, AJ shares how she and her husband started the company and have grown it over the last six years. AJ dives into why it's so important to care about personal branding and covers three of the major takeaways after they conducted the first ever national study on personal branding, including how personal branding is a "trust accelerator." She shares The Reputation Formula and offers her favorite tip for a business to get started, along with where to go to access a variety of free resources.

Visit www.brandbuildersgroup.com to learn more. To download the personal branding study referenced during the interview, visit www.freebrandstudy.com.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brian Sweatt, Executive Director of Mechanics on a Mission and Pastor with Our Church Ministries, who shares how the generosity of the community and Extreme Makeover in the aftermath of the devastating Nashville Flood of 2010 helped to inspire the beginning of Our Church Ministries and then later Mechanics on a Mission. Mechanics on a Mission is working to drive positive change and combat transportation insecurity in Middle Tennessee by providing free car repair services and free vehicles to single parents, widows, military veterans and others who face mobility challenges.

During the interview, Brian shares how they partner with area mechanics shops and car dealerships, including Christian Brothers Automotive, Nelson Mazda, Tire World, 1st Chance Tire and Auto, and Sanctuary Automotive, where experienced mechanics work tirelessly to ensure families can access safe and reliable transportation. He discusses how they partner with area charities, other nonprofits, ministries and churches to find those who face transportation insecurity and will be served. Brian wraps up with ways the community can support their efforts, through prayer, vehicle and cash donations, and how they've set their goal to give away 52 vehicles in 2024.

Visit www.mechanicsonamission.com to learn more.
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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Heidi Hayne, Program Manager with Nashville Diaper Connection, who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to provide diapers to babies in need and close the diaper gap in Middle Tennessee. Diaper need is the struggle to provide a baby with clean, dry diapers. It is a public health issue impacting 1 in 2 local families and all communities in Middle Tennessee.

During the interview, Heidi discusses how Nashville Diaper Connection is a recognized member of the National Diaper Bank Network, which allows them to get discounted diapers from manufacturers and triple their purchasing ability and impact. She talks about their process of purchasing diapers and accepting donations, having the volunteers sort and package the diapers, then how they distribute the diapers through a network of area nonprofit agencies and organizations. She also covers their programs, including Diapers for Diplomas and Clinic Connections, along with how the community can get involved and support their efforts.

Visit www.nashvillediaperconnection.org to learn more and get involved.
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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alex Weber, international speaker, award-winning entertainer, author and American Ninja Warrior, who is positively impacting millions worldwide and helping them achieve breakthrough results. Alex recently was the keynote speaker for the cityCURRENT signature speaker series in Nashville and he shares some of the takeaways from that experience.

During the interview, Alex shares some of his personal story and how he became an award-winning host of the hit show, American Ninja Warrior. He discusses how at first he was expected to fail, but then expectations changed, and how that shift prompted many learning lessons around the power of belief, the importance of community, "Focused Attack," and as he says, "When you are hesitant, you get hurt." He then talks about why he wrote the book, "Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You," and how being "unstoppable" applies personally with his mother.

Visit https://www.imalexweber.com to learn more and to purchase his book.