Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kevin Love, Senior Manager of Programs and Development with Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC), who highlights the business development resource center and their mission and efforts to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow sustainable companies, ultimately creating jobs, wealth and impact in the community.

During the interview, Kevin discusses their various programs, including Foundations, Framework, Groundwork and Mighty Oak, and talks about how the process starts with the Biz Quiz. He details the impact of their programs on the community, highlighting the creation of over 300 new jobs and over $70 million in economic growth. He emphasizes the importance of their work in supporting entrepreneurs at various levels, from business ideas to established companies, and touches on the power of collaboration and partnerships with various organizations and professionals, who serve as mentors, coaches and guides. Kevin also shares his excitement about the future, mentioning a grant that will allow them to serve over 1,400 small businesses in Middle Tennessee. He emphasizes the flexibility of their programs, accommodating different schedules and preferences. Finally, Kevin expresses his joy in seeing people transform and overcome challenges through their programs, and shares some of the many ways the community can support and benefit from their efforts.

Visit https://nbichub.org to learn more about Nashville Business Incubation Center.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Brandi Jack, Chief Operating Officer with Nashville Diaper Connection, who highlights the nonprofit organization that provides diapers to families in need through a distribution network of community partners who work directly with the families.

During the interview, Brandi shares how the organization was started in 2013 and how it has since grown to distribute 4.5 million diapers in 2024, serving about 7,000 babies monthly. She emphasizes the importance of providing diapers for families, especially as family expenses continue to rise and families are forced to choose between food and diapers; and she also discusses how diapers play an important role in the health and development of babies. Brandi then discusses the organization's model, which involves purchasing or accepting donations of diapers, having volunteers sort and wrap them in packages of 25, supplying the diapers to their distribution network of community partners, having those community partners provide the diapers to the families in need. She also details two of their more creative initiatives with Clinic Connections and Diapers for Diplomas, and discusses how focusing on healthcare and higher education are helping to address additional challenges in the community and helping parents complete their education to increase their earning potential. The conversation concludes with Brandi talking about the many ways the community can support their efforts through monetary and diaper donations, volunteerism, and their upcoming Corporate Wrap Off event on September 16, 2025.

Visit https://www.nashvillediaperconnection... to learn more and get involved with Nashville Diaper Connection.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Cam F. Awesome, the champion boxer, motivational speaker, and author, who is the winningest boxer in USA Boxing history and has won more championships in his weight class than anyone in USA Boxing history. Cam recently spoke in Memphis, Tennessee as part of the cityCURRENT signature speaker series. Hosted by ProTech Services Group, Inc., the event was held Friday, May 2, 2025.

During the interview, Jeremy and Cam discuss Cam's background and how he frames his story. Cam emphasizes the importance of self-talk and the power of mindset, using his boxing career as an example. He also shares his approach to learning and growth, which involves questioning with curiosity and seeking different perspectives. Cam's keynote presentation is highlighted, with Jeremy noting the powerful takeaways from his story.

Cam shares his positive experience as a keynote speaker at the Memphis event, highlighting the supportive and collaborative atmosphere centered on the mission to power the GOOD. He also mentions a memorable interaction with an attendee, who he had met earlier at an event in Las Vegas and gifted him barbecue sauce and a dry rub at the event in Memphis. Cam emphasizes the importance of small gestures of appreciation, like the thoughtful gift, in building strong relationships.

Jeremy and Cam next discuss Cam's transition from youth to corporate speaking, emphasizing the use of humor and storytelling to engage and educate audiences. Cam shares his experiences as a stand-up comedian and his work with nonprofits, highlighting the effectiveness of comedy in raising funds for good causes. They also touch on Cam's role as a cultural ambassador, having traveled extensively with USA Boxing and learning about different cultures and communication styles. Cam emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances in the workplace to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication.

Cam then discusses the sport of boxing, emphasizing that being tough doesn't necessarily make one a great boxer. He highlights the importance of discipline, resilience, and confidence in boxing, and how these qualities can translate to other areas of life. Cam also shares his personal mission of helping people uncover their potential and believe in themselves.

Visit https://www.camfawesome.com to learn more and connect with Cam F. Awesome.