Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Bill Martin, CEO, and Rick Wiseman, COO, who are both Co-Founders of The Shepherd Co., which has created the The Shepherd Cares App to be a bridge from chaos to calm by providing a suite of tools in an app and an online caregiver community that together helps caregivers navigate the caregiver journey to support their loved ones with calm confidence. During the interview, Bill and Rick share their personal stories as caregivers and the backstory to what led them to come together and create the app and online community. They talk about the caregiver crisis currentl ..read more

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ann Jarvis, USO Executive Director of USO Fort Campbell / Nashville, who highlights the mission and efforts of the nonprofit organization focused on strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America's military and their families. During the interview, Ann shares some of the history for the organization, which was started in 1941, and talks about their efforts around the world. Today's USO continuously adapts to the needs of our men and women in uniform and their families, so they can focus on their very important mission. The organization operates USO ..read more

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Diane Mershon Heyman, President of DMH Consulting, who shares some of her background working for more than 30 years in the Human Resources profession leading teams, building people and process capabilities, while driving strategies that aligned with business goals and growth. During the interview, Diane shares some of her experiences working as a senior HR leader with the global brand, Hilton, and then as the Chief People Officer & SVP with the nonprofit organization, ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and how those experiences and the desire for ..read more

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Patricia Powell, Executive Director with National Autism Peer Support, who shares helpful context and her personal story and perspective to provide a better understanding of Autism and then highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to provide a safe place for individuals with autism and their support networks to find resources, acceptance, and understanding while working to educate the community to increase awareness. During the interview, Patricia discusses how neurologically diverse individuals process information differently and how that impa ..read more

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jennifer Vaida, Chief Strategy Officer with Nurture the Next, who highlights the nonprofit organization that supports parents through evidence-based programs, education and advocacy efforts. During the interview, Jennifer shares some of the history for the organization, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and talks about how they provide in-home parenting support in 30 counties in Tennessee and offer statewide programs that include parenting classes and parent leadership opportunities. She talks about the importance of taking a hands-on approach during the ..read more

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jennifer Vaida, Chief Strategy Officer with Nurture the Next, who highlights the nonprofit organization that supports parents through evidence-based programs, education and advocacy efforts. During the interview, Jennifer shares some of the history for the organization, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and talks about how they provide in-home parenting support in 30 counties in Tennessee and offer statewide programs that include parenting classes and parent leadership opportunities. She talks about the importance of taking a hands-on approach during the ..read more

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Joe Huff and Bridget Hilton, Authors of "Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die with No Regrets," who share how they both started their lives with zero connections, money, fame, or education, and yet by leaning into the joy of remarkable experiences, they discovered their power to transform lives. Bridget and Joe have spent years interviewing social science experts, conducting one of the largest surveys on life experiences ever done. Together they started the world's first social good electronics company and have provided more than 50 ..read more

Host: Jeremy C. Park Guest: Leigh Mansberg, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South Episode Overview: In this enlightening conversation, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Leigh Mansberg, a notable leader in nonprofit education. As the helm of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Leigh shares her inspiring journey from a classroom teacher to a leading advocate for educational transformation. This episode dives into how her upbringing in an entrepreneurial family in Pine Bluff, Arkansas shaped her understanding of the crucial role of failure and resilien ..read more

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, Executive Director of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Alma shares her journey from growing up in a community at the cusp of integration to becoming a cornerstone in preserving African American history in Williamson County. Throughout the conversation, Alma reflects on her upbringing, her extensive career in community service, and her dedication to educational and heritage preservation efforts. Key Po ..read more

ChangeMakers podcast host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tammy Alvarez, CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, professional keynote speaker, and author of "Escaping the Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," who shares some of her personal story and how she formed her spirited "Break All the Rules" approach.  During her twenty-year corporate career, Tammy became renowned as a business transformation and turnaround expert on Wall Street. Her roles included Managing Director at AIG, First Senior Vice President at Bank Leumi USA, Chief Operating Officer ..read more