Project Inspire: A Haslam Interview Series

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Dave Clark, founder and CEO of Auger, a venture revolutionizing global supply chains through an AI-powered operating system. Before Auger, Mr. Clark spent over 23 years at Amazon, where, as CEO of Worldwide Consumer, he transformed Amazon's supply chain through innovations in robotics and AI. He holds 17 patents for his contributions to supply chain technology. Mr. Clark encourages listeners to work to the best of their ability, evaluate the things that are most important in their lives, and take ownership. Executive Producer and Host: Jackson Farr Producers: Tyler Porter Contributors: Kate Malooley, Tatiana Phelps, and Veda Seay Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | ⁠https://maxkomusic.com/⁠ Music promoted by ⁠http://chosic.com⁠ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US⁠

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's office of Student Engagement. In this episode we are joined by Weldon Wright, a serial entrepreneur who has made Knoxville his base of operations. Mr. Wright is the founder and owner of X World Studios, a digital marketing company that creates virtual content for its customers to advertise with. Weldon has always demonstrated the entrepreneurial spirit through his many ventures he attempted while in college. Executive Producer and Host: Jackson Farr Contributors: Kate Malooley, Tatiana Phelps, Emily Whelan, Veda Seay Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Christi Branscom – Ms. Branscom is Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services and President of the National Association of State Administrators. Ms. Branscom is also an entrepreneur, licensed attorney, and Principal Broker. In both the public and private sectors, Ms. Branscom has leveraged her legal expertise and extensive real estate knowledge to passionately serve others.  Executive Producer and Host: Emily Whelan Producers: Tyler Porter and Jackson Farr Contributors: Kate Malooley, Tatiana Phelps, Veda Seay Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Marianne Wanamaker – Dr. Wanamaker is an economist, former executive director of UT's Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, and now dean of the recently converted Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, the first and only school of public policy and public affairs at any public university in Tennessee. Dr. Wanamaker is also the former chief domestic economist and senior labor economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisors as well as an award-winning teacher and researcher.  Executive Producer and Host: Emily Whelan Producers: Anthony Do Contributors: Kate Malooley and Tatiana Phelps Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Molly Adams – Ms. Adams is the EVP, Chief Strategic Retail Officer at Fanatics, Inc., an American manufacturer and online retailer of licensed sports merchandise. Since graduating from UT, Ms. Adams has become a recognized leader in retail serving companies such as Anchor Blue Retail Group and The Walt Disney Company. Through her authentic, culture-driven leadership, Ms. Adams continues to drive strategic innovation in the merchandising, global brand and product development, and retail spaces. Executive Producer and Host: Emily Whelan Producers: Jackson Farr Contributors: Kate Malooley, Tatiana Phelps, Veda Seay Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this special episode, we are joined by 9 members of the Young Alumni Board – these board members have the opportunity to give back to Haslam through mentorship with current students and act as representatives of Haslam and the University as a whole in their local areas. During their spring annual meeting, we had the opportunity to ask these nine alumni rapid-style questions to give current students varied pieces of advice from successful young professionals as students prepare to enter the workforce and join the community of young alumni. Executive Producers and Hosts: Veda Seay, Lillian Qin, Anthony Do Producers: Kate Malooley Contributors: Emily Whelan Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Lia Winter– Ms. Winter took inspiration from her mother's ACL surgery complications and her own experiences recovering from sports injuries to develop EasyWhip, an innovative two-part needle used in orthopedic suturing. Ms. Winter fully embraced life as an entrepreneur, and after graduation from UT's MS MBA program, she co-founded Winter Innovations, where she currently serves as CEO. Ms. Winter also highly values the importance of mentorship and stays connected to students, young professionals, and future entrepreneurs as a mentor. Executive Producer and Host: Veda Seay Producers: Lillian Qin, Tyler Porter, Kate Malooley Contributors: Emily Whelan, Tatiana Phelps Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Randy Burleson– Mr. Burleson is the founder and current CEO of Burleson Brands, an East Tennessee restaurant family that started with a locally loved and regionally renowned restaurant, Aubrey's. Since opening his first Aubrey's, Mr. Burleson has grown Burleson Brands to over 20 locations and over 1300 employees. Despite his company's immense growth, Mr. Burleson continues to strive for constant innovation and makes time to give back to the community. Executive Producer and Host: Veda Seay Producers: Lillian Qin, Anthony Do, Kate Malooley Contributors: Jack Pitts Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Shameek Konar – Mr. Konar currently works as the CEO of Pilot Company, the largest network of travel centers and one of the leading suppliers of fuel in North America. With an international education, a Ph.D. in Economics and Finance, and a robust career touching on many facets of the energy industry, Mr. Konar uses his skillset to continually innovate and lead the travel center industry to become the preferred stop for all interstate travelers. Executive Producer and Host: Veda Seay Producers: Lillian Qin & Jack Pitts Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Tim Williams, the CEO of 21st Mortgage, who speaks about the hiring process at 21st Mortgage, how to stand out as a potential candidate in the job search, and the value of continuous learning. Executive Producer and Host: Amanda Inman Producers: Lillian Qin and Veda Seay Contributor: Jack Pitts Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Scott Roe - Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy at Tapestry, a leading global house that unites brands like Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. Executive Producer and Host: Amanda Inman Producers: Lillian Qin and Veda Seay Contributor: Jack Pitts Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Holly Sullivan - Vice President of WorldWide Economic Development at Amazon, and recipient of the 2019 Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Executive Producer and Host: Amanda Inman Producers: Lillian Qin and Veda Seay Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Jim Newsome – Mr. Newsome is the former president of the international shipping company Hapag-Lloyd and the current CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, leading them to record growth during some of the toughest times for American ports. Executive Producer and Host: Lillian Qin Producers: Amanda Inman and Veda Seay Contributors: Nicholas Brodeur and Devin Wilkinson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Wesley Rich – Mr. Rich currently works as a policy and legal manager at Google, a position that combines his expertise from having earned both his Doctor of Law and MBA simultaneously. Amongst his accomplishments, he was named as the 2021 Haslam Outstanding Young Alum as well as received the Volunteer 40 Under 40 honor. Executive Producer and Host: Lillian Qin Producers: Amanda Inman and Veda Seay Contributors: Nicholas Brodeur and Devin Wilkinson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Larry Pratt – Mr. Pratt is the chairman and founder of First Savings Mortgage Corporation, a company that is now Washington DC's largest private mortgage lender. Since founding First Savings, he's maintained a passionate focus on charitable works, supporting causes that span from affordable housing programs to minority education efforts to improving student athletic programs right here at the University of Tennessee. Executive Producer and Host: Lillian Qin Producers: Amanda Inman and Veda Seay Contributors: Nicholas Brodeur and Devin Wilkinson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Amy Miles – former CEO and Chairman of Regal Entertainment, and current board member of multiple large companies including Amgen and GAP Inc. Executive Producer and Host: Nicholas Brodeur Contributors: Devin Wilkinson and David Carlton Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ron Ford – Dr. Ford is the founder & chairman of Malibu Holdings, has senior executive and board leadership experience at companies ranging from start-ups to corporations making over $2B in annual sales, and is also a highly rated business professor that has taught at institutions such as Vanderbilt University, the University of California Los Angeles, Pepperdine, and more. Executive Producer and Host: Nicholas Brodeur Producers: Devin Wilkinson and David Carlton Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Randy Boyd – President of the University of Tennessee System and founder of Radio Systems Corporation, Boyd Sports, and TnAchieves. We speak about the importance of education, persistence, and innovation in achieving big goals. Executive Producer and Host: Nicholas Brodeur Producers: Devin Wilkinson and David Carlton Contributors: Morgan Louis and Brayden White Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Don Frieson, who is the Executive Vice President of Supply Chain at Lowe's Companies, Inc. Learn about the importance of diversifying your work experience through lateral moves and why peer to peer mentorship can be so beneficial. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur, Brayden White, and David Carlton Contributors: Morgan Louis, Payton Butler, and John Turner Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Wilma Jordan, who is the founder and CEO of the Jordan Edmiston Group, an independent investment bank with offices in New York, Boston, London, San Francisco, and Sydney. Learn about her college journey, the relationships that helped her succeed, and the strategic thinking behind business deals. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur and Brayden White Lead Audio Producer: David Carlton Contributors: Morgan Louis, Payton Butler, and John Turner Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by James A. Haslam II, known as Jim Haslam, who is the founder of Pilot Flying J., the 10th largest privately owned company in the United States. The company operates over 750 travel centers and gas stations across North America. Learn about the journey of building Pilot, the importance of giving back, and invaluable business principles. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur and Brayden White Contributors: Morgan Louis, Haley Bratton, Payton Butler, and John Turner Episode Cover Art: Kayleigh Johnson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Clay Jones who was the CEO of Rockwell Collins, a fortune 500 aerospace company, for over a decade. Learn about the path that led Clay to become CEO and the many lessons on leadership and life he has experienced. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur and Brayden White Contributors: Morgan Louis, Haley Bratton, John Turner, and Cliff Herring Design and Graphics: Kayleigh Johnson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. We will be bringing life lessons and inspirational stories on how companies were created, careers were made, and challenges were overcome through conversations with exceptional men and women. Episodes will be coming out the first Monday of each month starting February 1st so follow Project Inspire: A Haslam Interview Series on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur and Brayden White Contributors: Morgan Louis, Haley Bratton, John Turner, Cliff Herring Design and Graphics: Kayleigh Johnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message