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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with cityCURRENT partner, Steve Woodyard, President of Woodyard Realty Corp., who highlights the Memphis-based multifamily brokerage company and their efforts focused on improving the quality of life in apartment communities and residents throughout Memphis and Shelby County. During the interview, Steve touches on the important role apartments play in the community, discusses some of the current trends impacting the industry, and shares a success story related to their efforts to improve inner-city housing.Steve then talks about his team and their commitment to improving the community, overall, and how that led to the creation of the Woodyard Realty Scholarship in coordination with Give901, which is part of the City Leadership and Choose901 platform. Woodyard Realty is investing in the futures of Memphians by providing scholarships through Give901 that will provide financial support to a student pursuing a college education, a student pursuing a technical program, and a professional looking to advance in their career. The goal is to reduce financial barriers to education and provide an opportunity for outstanding students to achieve their dreams. Below is more information on the three scholarship opportunities, which Steve details during the interview. He wraps up by encouraging individuals to apply before the deadline of Friday, July 19, 2024.Visit www.give901.com or www.give901.org to learn more and apply for the Woodyard Realty Scholarship.Visit https://woodyardrealty.com to learn more about Woodyard Realty Corp.Details about the Woodyard Realty Corporation Scholarship Program: This year, the Woodyard Realty Corporation Scholarship Program will award three scholarships to Memphis and Shelby County residents who are pursuing education in Memphis and Shelby County:Scholarship #1: One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound or college-enrolled student in a 4-year degree program at a Memphis/ Shelby County institution;Scholarship #2: One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student accepted to or enrolled in a 2-year college or vocational school or program located in Memphis/ Shelby County; Scholarship#3: One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time or part-time employed person who has been accepted to or enrolled in a continuing education or advanced certification course or program.Scholarships are awarded based solely on an essay of up to 550 words expressing the applicant's academic and professional goals and how his or her personal experiences will help to accomplish those goals.There are three requirements for applicants:Applicants must be currently enrolled in or, by September 1, 2024, will be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning, a vocational or trades program located in Memphis or Shelby County;Applicants must submit an application and essay of up to 550 words, explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals;Applicants or the applicants' families must:1. Currently reside in Memphis or Shelby County and rent or lease their place of residence (ex. rented apartment or home); or2. Be currently employed at an apartment housing community in Memphis or Shelby County.Funding will be issued by check from Woodyard Realty Corporation directly to the Memphis institution or certification program attended by the scholarship recipient. The deadline for submission is Friday, July 19, 2024. Recipients will be announced on or around Friday, August 2, 2024.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. This brief episode discusses the identification of stalking and ways to protect yourself from stalkers. Resources:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/#:~:text=End%20All%20Contact%20%E2%80%93%20Sometimes%20this,an%20obvious%20sign%20of%20danger.https://www.techsafety.org/resources-survivors

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My guest this week is John Carroll. Lately, I've wondered how do you confidently promote a city with significant issues. John is behind the highly successful grassroots nonprofit Choose 901 and City Leadership out of Memphis, TN. What started as a bootstrapped nonprofit over a decade ago has now evolved into one of the top promotional brands in Memphis, TN. National Center on Charitable Statistics, 30% of nonprofits fail to exist after ten years. Given that this nonprofit was bootstrapped and now operates on a 2 million dollar annual budget, this would be a meaningful conversation. This is a great episode that covers the following: The power of social media and attracting talent to a city you love and need to fill jobs in Redefining progress- do we understand the problems clearly, and Are we making progress on those problems? Building a grassroots organization and becoming an expert to others around the United States The fragility of a first-generation college student Plus a lot more Please enjoy this week's episode with John Carroll! Links:John Carroll- https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncarroll77/ The fragility of a first generation college student- https://eab.com/insights/daily-briefing/student-affairs/33-of-first-gen-students-drop-out-within-3-years/ Choose901- https://choose901.com/ City Leadership: https://www.cityleadership.org/ Top promotional brands: https://www.instagram.com/choose901/ According to this source: https://nanoe.org/nonprofits-fail/#:~:text=The%20real%20data%20from%20National,of%20a%20strategic%20plan%2C%20among

Robert & Rami talk Memphis with Choose901 Advocate Luke Pruett (Ep. 68) by On the Prowl Podcast

Nearly 10 years after founding Choose901, John Carroll joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Executive Director of City Leadership and Choose901, John Carroll, discusses how we can be catalysts for change through harvesting optimism. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

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In this episode, we have a conversation with Ty and Taylor of Sneak Pique'n! This is a podcast/youtube channel that discusses the hi's and lo's of life and sneaker culture. They discuss why they started their show, being from Orange Mound, their amazing wives, and much more!Find their podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or Anchor.Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9D4dWjqO7M

In this episode of Wayfind Marketing Live, John Carroll, Executive Director of City Leadership and Founder of Choose901, joins us to share his insight based on years of helping leaders adjust and innovate, whatever the circumstances. You'll come away with ideas that will help you lead your business or nonprofit through the weeks and months ahead. Wayfind Marketing Live is based in Memphis, TN, and hosted by Steve Phipps and AnnieLaurie Walters. Steve is the founder and president of Wayfind Marketing and a StoryBrand Certified Guide. He shares his years of experience guiding business owners by sharing simple and practical marketing tips and stories that will help you grow your business. AnnieLaurie brings her communications and PR experience to offer additional insights into how you can communicate more clearly and win more customers. Join us for future live streams on Fridays at 12 pm, CST on Facebook, YouTube or here on our website at wayfindmarketing.com/live.

 Lakethia Glenn, Executive Director of LITE Memphis is joined by Mhyla McCurry, a spring 2020 finalist. LITE Memphis exists to help African-American and Latinx students to close the racial wealth gap by becoming entrepreneurs and securing high-wage jobs. Finalist, Mhyla McCurrie started Bolory, an all-natural and gender-neutral body care brand specializing in body washes. Her washes are handcrafted using plant-based ingredients. The purpose of Bolory is to provide people of all genders with quality skincare at a low price. Listen in to learn more about how LITE Memphis is adapting to online pitch nights and programs to serve these budding entrepreneurs.Virtual Pitch Night on Thursday, May 21st at 5 PM  LITExChoose901 Virtual Pitch Competition - High school students can submit video pitches (bit.ly/pitch901) until April 29th at 11:59 PM - Judge committee selects the top 3 ideas to be voted on by the public from May 1st to May 4th on LITE's social media accounts - Winning pitch gets $100 in Choose901 gear and a featured blog post while the runner ups get a Choose901 tee.Learn more:  https://litememphis.org/

John is the Executive Director at City Leadership and is the founder of Choose901. By far, he is one of the brightest and most forward-thinking individuals that Memphis has to offer. You do not want to miss this one!

Living in a Love and Hip Hop Generation, the question becomes --- Are we addicted to drama? Has reality television altered our perception of reality? On only our fourth episode, the Dear Millennials Crew discuss reality television. Specifically, we reflect on its impact, influence, and images portrayed. With a Lit Ass guest host, Aijalon Payne aka A.J. aka O.P.P.’s Proxy, we have some hilariously funny intense moments debating body counts (does it matter?), situationship woes, and DM Commandments to live by in 2019. Tune in! We even had some special guest from Choose901 drop by.

Hosts of Surf Memphis podcast Christy Fili and Carly Bencivenga sit down in the OAM network studio to natter about a new blood test for certain cancers, the genomics of Lonesome George, and how vegans are killing bats.Listen to Surf Memphis on ItunesFollow Surf Memphis on InstagramFollow Surf Memphis on twitterWant to guest on the show? want us to cover a topic? Then contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter.Or email us at:drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:Subscribe to the FREE Choose 901 newsletter TODAY @ www.Choose901.com/OAM

November edition of You Look Like recorded LIVE at the world famous P&H Cafe in Memphis, TN. SPONSOR:Subscribe to the FREE Choose 901 newsletter TODAY @ www.Choose901.com/OAM

Owner of Forward Counseling Jess Frey and New York Comedian Jonathan Ziegel join Mark in the crosstown concourse studio to talk about recalled medical devices, Genetic Counseling, and guinea pig regulations in Switzerland.Check out the Forward Counseling websiteFollow Jonathan Ziegel on InstagramFollow Jonathan Ziegel on twitterWant to guest on the show? want us to cover a topic? Then contact us on our instagram, facebook or twitter.Or email us at: drhecklepod@gmail.comSPONSOR:Subscribe to the FREE Choose 901 newsletter TODAY @ www.Choose901.com/OAM

Recored live at Amurica studios in Memphis, TN. SPONSOR:Subscribe to the FREE Choose 901 newsletter TODAY @ www.Choose901.com/OAM

On this episode of Memphis Musicology, we discuss the unique friendship that existed between blues legend Furry Lewis and folk singer Sid Selvidge, two musicians who navigated their vast differenced to forge one of the most storied partnerships in Memphis music history. We also head to The Crate to discuss Alex Chilton’s divisive solo album “Like Flies on Sherbert,” a messy, free-wheeling collection of songs whose merits are still debated to this day.SPONSOR:Subscribe to the FREE Choose 901 newsletter TODAY @ www.Choose901.com/OAM

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Edward Bogard of SoGiv and BOGARD was my special guest! We discussed his professional background, how we started his great nonprofit and restaurant, how they both add value to the community, and best practices when facing adversity! https://www.facebook.com/EveryPairSOldWeGIVe/@morethanashoe@Bogardwww.sogiv.orghttp://ilovememphisblog.com/2018/04/new-restaurant-in-overton-square-bogard/www.brooksbrothersconsulting.com@champ_ron_www.facebook.com/ronbrooks901

R.G.B. goes "Around The Horn" sharing with you great activities going on in Memphis this weekend per Choose 901. The Dynamics of Data Security- With the ever growing importance of data security, how has it affected companies such as FedEx, Target, and Equifax, and the how can small business best protect themselves from breaches.The Future of The Farigrounds- There have been proposals and rhetoric over the years, is the latest plan one that is viable to restore the once proud Midtown area!

Fanshen Cox DiGiovanni is an award-winning actor, producer and educator. She is currently touring the one-woman show she wrote and performs in: One Drop of Love. One Drop travels near and far, in the past and present to explore history, family, race, class, justice, and love. The show is produced by Cox DiGiovanni, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon. Fanshen shares the genesis and inspiration for One Drop of Love in this episode. To find out more about One Drop of Love visit OneDropofLove.com. To keep up with Fanshen on social media visit her on twitter. You can also follow One Drop of Love on twitter or instagram. Check out the show notes from this episode at KymoneHinds.com/Episode39.

Shalini David is the President and CEO of Christalis, a non-profit organization she founded to meet the needs of children in Uganda. While there on a mission trip, Shalini was so moved by the stories of the children that she came back to the US and mobilized to launch Christalis. Right now over 300 children are being served in homes run by this agency and through other ministries they offer. Shalini shares in this episode how her heart was ignited with this passion, how she went about building it out, challenges they face and what keeps her going. To find out more about Christalis, to assist or donate go to their website, Christalis.org. Check out the show notes from this episode at KymoneHinds.com/Episode38.

Harold Altamirano is the pastor of the Life Fellowship Adventist Church in Coral Springs, Florida. Harold is passionate about doing new things to reach new people. In this episode, Harold shares his life story which gave birth to his life mission. There are great leadership lessons in this episode. To find out more about the work of the Life Fellowship Church visit their website - LifeFellowship.church. Check out the show notes from this episode at KymoneHinds.com/Episode36.

Robert Kennedy III is a speaker, trainer, author and a guy who helps people with their ideas. Robert has been a full-time entrepreneur since 2008. In this episode, Robert shares how he learned what he was good at and how his business and passion has evolved over the years. There are so many great insights for every leader and person wanting to make a difference. For more information on his business and how he can help you go to RobertKennedy3.com. Check out the show notes from this episode at KymoneHinds.com/Episode35.

Janelle Williams is a wife, mother, and a professional organizer. She helps small businesses, families and single moms to streamline things to improve life and maximize profits. Janelle possesses the gift of organization and eventually stepped out on faith to turn her gift into a business - Janelle Williams Consulting. For more information on her business go to JanelleWilliamsConsulting.com. Check out the show notes from this episode at KymoneHinds.com/Episode34.

Randrick Chance is a best-selling author, pastor and lifestyle coach. Chance coaches people in leveraging their gifts and talents to produce extra sources of income. In this episode, he shares his journey and how anyone can monetize their skills to produce a 6 figure income. To connect with Chance, visit his website Strategicsecrets.com. For highlights from this podcast and more information on how to keep up with Chance, check out the show notes at KymoneHinds.com/Episode33.

Amber L. Wright is a communication expert, keynote coach, entrepreneur and an author among many other things. She trains speakers and communicators in her coaching business TalktoAmber.com. For highlights from this podcast and more information on how to keep up with Amber, check out the show notes at KymoneHinds.com/Episode32.

Listen in as Dr. Keith Ward, former Regius Professor of Divinity at the University Oxford, discusses the Trinity in the context of the cosmos, closing out season two of Theology Live.

Nikki Woods worked in radio for over 20 years. She is best known for her work as the senior producer on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS). Nikki is a best selling author, personal branding coach, social media consultant and motivational speaker. In October of 2016, she left the TJMS to work full time as an entrepreneur on projects that she is passionate about. They include Nikki Woods Media and the the Greatful Group. For insights from this podcast and more information on how to keep up with Nikki, check out the show notes at KymoneHinds.com/Episode31.

John Carroll with City Leadership and Choose 901 talks with us about how millennials make decisions, urban education, and how Memphis is winning new residents to the city by offering something unique. Choose901 is a movement of passionate Memphians who want to invest and enjoy their lives in the Bluff City.

Ruth Lomo came to the United States as a refugee in 2001 with 11 children. By 2012 She had founded a program to assist children of refugee families with their homework. This program has grown into a full service after-school, pre-school, parenting classes and language classes program in the heart of Memphis. In addition, Ruth has started a business back home in South Sudan to assist her people there. Ruth states that "everyone cannot do everything...but everyone can do something." To contact the Refugee Empowerment Program to assist or donate go to their website, RepMemphis.com.

Athena Shack shares her story off her giving birth to her first book, Grace for the Journey, out of her greatest pain. Athena's background is in marketing, having worked for major companies. She has used the knowledge from self-publishing her own book and her years of experience to help others do the same. This became the launching pad for her own company, Watersprings Media House. In this episode, she shares steps to growing as an entrepreneur. Take notes as you listen. To learn more about Athena and Watersprings Media House visit their website, waterspringsmedia.com.

In 1998 Ray Buchanan founded Stop Hunger Now, envisioning a world without hunger. In 2017 Stop Hunger Now has been rebranded to Rise Against Hunger. Ray shares about turning his passion into action, the value of partnership and valuable advice for anyone seeking to make an impact in this world. To find out more about the work of Rise Against Hunger check out their website - riseagainsthunger.org, their facebook page, twitter and instagram.

Rashad Burden is the founder and pastor of Grace Theater. It is a new, fresh approach to ministry by engaging the creative arts. In this episode Rashad shares the steps he has taken from the initial spark to their present reality. To keep up with Grace Theater and what Rashad is doing check out their -facebook page and twitter.

Jeff Tatarchuk describes himself as an "entrepreneurial evangelist." He has started different business beginning at a young age and progressing to his latest venture - Life RX Fitness. Jeff is passionate about seeing others pursue ideas and bring them to reality. To help achieve this he champions a network of gatherings of innovators called Fruition Lab. This episode is filled with a lot of inspiration and practical steps for getting things done.

Rondell Trevino is leading the way in engaging and educating the city of Memphis and beyond on loving and caring for Immigrants. He founded and leads Memphis Immigration Project. Rondell shares how he became passionate about the issue and how he has turned that passion into action. Rondell Trevino can be reached on his website RondellTrevino.com and on twitter.

Myron Edmonds, an author, pastor and ministry leader, joins us to talk about courageous leadership. He is the Lead Pastor of Grace Community Adventist Church. Myron shares how he studies past ideas for inspiration and the need for every leader to surround himself with mentors and a team. Myron Edmonds can be reached on his website MyronEdmonds.com and on his -facebook page and twitter.

Ty Gibson is a ministry leader, author and church planter. He is the Co-Director of Lightbearers, a ministry he founded in 1985 with James Rafferty and their wives. Ty is the author of ten books, numerous blogs and a resource creator through truthlink.org and digma.com . In this podcast, Ty shares his philosophy on getting things done, handling failure and his writing process. He recently launched the Storyline Adventist Church in Oregon. This is a must listen and share for all creatives and leaders. To keep up with Ty on social media visit his facebook page and twitter page.

Shad and Corey talk with John Carroll the Founder and Executive Director of City Leadership which exists to Recruit, Develop and Catalyze leaders. He's also the Founder of Choose901 which exists as part of the strategy to fulfill the mission City Leadership. John is an Alumni of the Downline Institute and talks about Memphis, his passions, and what he and his team are doing in and for the city of Memphis. www.cityleadership.org www.choose901.com

Rachel Lemons Aitken is an author, blogger and innovator. She wrote the book Fish Food for young adults like herself to deepen their relationship with God. Since then Rachel has launched a blog on the same website. Rachel resides in Australia with her husband and their new baby. She runs a ministry in the Greater Sydney Conference of Adventists called the Digital Discipleship Conference. To keep up with Rachel on social media visit her facebook page and twitter.

Jason Francis, along with a team of like missioned people, leads a ministry movement called Kinetic. It's mission is to make great ideas become a reality by helping people to recognize their God-given potential to change the world. Jason lives in Columbus, OH with his wife and children and serves as a pastor on staff at his church. To connect with Jason and Kinetic visit the website - iamkinetic.org/.

When Zach Hunter was 12, he founded a charitable campaign called Loose Change to Loosen Chains that aimed to raise funds and awareness to fight human trafficking. That's been going on for 13 years and now he's working on doubling-down on his commitment to justice both professionally and personally; not just when it's convenient and not just when it's halfway around the world. Zach shares how to take action and having the courage to make a difference. You can connect with Zach by visiting his website - zachhunter.tv/..

JQ Sirls is a designer, illustrator, author and an all around creative. He shares his passion to "provoke the child within." In this episode we learn through some of his successes but even more through what he calls "the professor" of failure. He has released two illustrated children's books, an app and other projects. You can connect with his work by visiting his website - www.fantoria.com.

Brittany Winkfield is the publisher and founder of Back 2 Basics Magazine, a Christian young adult lifestyle magazine. Brittany is a wife, mother and community leader. Back 2 Basics has featured entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and young adults making a difference. You can find out more about Back 2 Basics on their website - www.back2basicsmag.com.

Broderick Connesero is a minister, church planter, and a community leader who believes in building lives outside the church. He is the founder of BLOC828, an organization that partners with various organizations in Memphis to impact lives. Broderick talks about the need to listen in order to create and innovate and make a difference. You can find out more about Broderick on his website - www.bloc828.com/.

"[W]hen Anglicanism is at its best, its liturgy, its poetry, its music and its life can create a world of wonder in which it is very easy to fall in love with God,” wrote Episcopal priest and theologian Urban T. Holmes III. This quote took Theology Live to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art where its executive director, Dr. Emily Ballew Neff, discusses the intersection of art and theology, specifically how Yinka Shonibare MBE’s four sculptures, "Rage of the Ballet Gods," touches on pagan mythology, globalization, dance, migration, violence and climate change. Please find a visual from the evening here: https://www.901theology.com/blog/episode9visual.

Taurus Montgomery is our featured guest on this episode. He leads the Harbor of Hope Church in Benton Harbor, Michigan and is the author of the new book, Set on Fire. Taurus shares a lot of wisdom on managing expectations, learning from others and being authentic in what you do. You can find out more about Taurus on his website - www.taurusmontgomery.com/.

Justin Gibbs and Jeremy Whitley are two brothers who worked as special needs teachers in the Shelby County school system. They saw the need for resources for parents of children with autism and other special needs. This led them to begin Sensory World Memphis, the only full service store of its kind in the state of TN. Their story will inspire you. They also host a fundraising 5 K each year to benefit worthy causes. You can visit their website at www.sensoryworldmemphis.com/.

Moziah “Mo” Bridges is the 14-year-old CEO of Mo’s Bows handmade bow ties; a Memphis-based and family run business. Mo started his own company at the age of nine with the help of his mother, Tramica Morris, and retired seamstress grandmother. Mo has been featured in various media outlets, met the President, been featured on Shark Tank and a host of other cool opportunities. His mother Tramica is the real CEO. Together they share their story on this episode. Mo’s story and merchandise can be found on his website – www.mosbowsmemphis.com If the world is going to change, it’s up to me to do it – @mosbowsmemphis CLICK TO TWEET

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it,” says scholar and storyteller, Dr. Brene Brown. “Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.” Listen in as the Rev. Virzola Law, senior pastor of Lindenwood Christian Church, discusses a theology of human vulnerability and divine strength.

Amanda blends her talents with the lens, psychology, and social media skills into Amanda Hill Photography, Memphis Bombshells, and Choose901. Now is the time and Memphis is the place for sure. We tackle nerdy social platform issues,  emerging tools, keeping yourself on track, savy skills to curate your feeds, great places to take a picture in Memphis, and pursuing the perfect cup of Joe. Choose901Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Memphis BombshellsTwitter | Facebook | Instagram   Amanda Hill PhotographyTwitter | Facebook | Instagram

Siphen Sylve and Brandon "Eso" Tolson form Artistik Approach the rising alternative hip-hop duo you can find every third Thursday of the month at Artistik Lounge found at Minglewood Hall. "We're kinda like Take 6 meets the Fugees in the kitchen with Doug E. Fresh at Erykah Badu's house...but not really." The pair meet while taking classes at MCA and remained in Memphis after graduation because of ties that bind and the connection to Memphis formed during their time here. Siphen is director of public art at Urban Arts as well as her own illustration and Brandon does design for Choose901 plus runs his own freelance on the side.  BandcampTwitterFacebookWebsite Siphen Sylve - saayesBrandon Tolson - CoolUrbanHippie