Podcasts about tennessee tech university

What if your biggest challenge sparked a world-changing idea? Téa Phillips shares how she turned her grandmother's pain into an innovative medical device—while still in engineering school. Learn how resilience, purpose, and practical action can help you turn bold ideas into real impact, no matter your starting point.

We welcome Cory Highway to The FowlWeather Podcast Young Waterfowl Professional Series. Cory Highway is a Ph.D. student at Tennessee Tech University, working under the guidance of Dr. Bradley Cohen. His research centers on the ecology of wintering mallards in western Tennessee, with a particular focus on enhancing landscape connectivity for wintering waterfowl. A dedicated outdoorsman, Cory is passionate about conducting applied research that supports effective wetland and waterfowl conservation efforts.

There were Technical Difficulties with the early AM upload, so please ignore that version and listen to this one for the full interview.Bradley Cohen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and heads the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Tech University. Cohen and his team of students have and continue to shed a lot of light on modern-day mallard behaviors. Cohen talks through landscape conditions and habitat management practices impacting what hunters see afield, including telemetry data, migration timing, refuges, and responses to human interference.Visit the Cohen Wildlife Lab online at https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com or follow their work on Instagram @cohenwildlab.Thanks to our sponsors: Sitka Gear, Tom Beckbe, Ducks Unlimited, Purina Pro Plan, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, and Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine.Send us a textAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

Our hosts Dr. Emily Lee and Dr. Jennifer Mabry sit down to discuss national public health week, focusing on prevention, access to care, and environmental factors that affect our health. Their guests are Dr. Geist and Mrs. Cass from Tennessee Tech University. They also discuss their background in nursing, and what they currently work on. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Today our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Amber Spears who is an Associate Professor of literacy methods at Tennessee Tech University. They talk all about her background, current job, what literacy looks like in our rural area, preparing teachers for the field, The Freedom School, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Jackie Heinricher served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force and earned her Masters of Science degree from Tennessee Tech University. After a decade of working in the science and management industry, she launched a successful biotechnology firm from her garage eventually growing the firm into a multimillion-dollar biotechnology company. She has developed visionary and unique intellectual properties and holds several technology patents. Jackie has always had a love for racing and began racing later in her life. She is a race car driver who has competed in the Red Bull Rally Cross Series, the World FIA Rally Series, and has competed for several years in the Ferrari FIA Series-North America, and has competed domestically in Formula 3. She is the first woman to compete in the North America Lamborghini Series entering her first race at Road America in 2016. “Racer Jackie” has achieved eight (8) podium finishes, with two (2) at the World Finals in Valencia, Spain. Heinricher brought the first female co-driver duo in 2017 to the Lamborghini Series. Jackie is the founder of Heinricher Racing's all-female race team and the first to field a team of women who competed in the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Series where they finished 5th in the championship. Her team also competed in the most grueling race in the world, the 24 Hours of Daytona. Unfortunately, the 2020 season got derailed by Covid, but she is still striving to rebuild a new team in the near future.

During this episode with host George Halford, hear from the president of Tennessee Tech University, Phil Oldham. They talk all about his past, his family and moving different churches/states, his upbringing, current work, and more! Listen to the Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

About the episode Enjoy this conversation Becky has with our friend, Mattea, about her experience "adulting with a disability." Mattea was on the show in 2020 shortly after she graduated from HS. She has two degrees from Tennessee Tech University. She now has a travel agency where she helps families with disabilities plan vacations. Related Links Sponsor the podcast! trustytravelcompany@gmail.com Instagram and Facebook:  trustytravelco  

This week on The Local Matters podcast - hear Dr. Krystal Kennedy from Tennessee Tech University speak with our host Jeremy Wendt on all things applied behavior analysis. Hear about her background, what led her into higher education, the work she does at Tech and their programs, and more! News Talk 94.1

Join Kosta and his guest: Susan Luna-Hazlewood, Director of Crawford Alumni Center at Tennessee Tech University. In this episode: Susan, you're the Executive Director of the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association, you're the Director of the Crawford Alumni Center and you also serve as the University's Chief Alumni Officer - needless to say, you know TTU alumni. But what do you wish every alumni knew about TTU? Higher education is an entire ecosystem all to itself - and I know that would take another full podcast episode to explain, but if you can condense it down, why does having a strong network of alumni matter for the growth and success of any university? In 2022 your daughter Ellie was diagnosed with Stage 4, High-Risk Neuroblastoma. At only 3 years old cancer had spread and was covering 80% of her body. After 15 months of chemotherapy, surgeries and treatment Ellie is officially in remission as of January 2024. How did this experience change you and your family? Find out more about Susan Luna-Hazlewood and Crawford Alumni Center: https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/cac/Are you a TTU Almuni? Sign up for the newsletter and update your information here:https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/cac/alumni-update.phpBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partner Sabrina Brazle, The Realty Firm.Find out more about Sabrina Brazle:https://www.sabrinabrazle.com/

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Julie Baker who is the interim associate provost at Tennessee Tech University. They talk all about the work she has been doing at Tech, how she came into the position that she is in, her future at Tech, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today! News Talk 94.1

Coach Slatten started his career as a Graduate Assistant at Tennessee Tech University in 1989 where he was in charge of player development, scouting, and strength and conditioning. While there he worked with future NBA draft picks Milos Babic of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Best of the then New Jersey Nets. Coach Slatten coached 23 years as a head coach with a record of 512-234. He guided 4 different schools, Perry County, Cleveland, Culleoka, and Moore County that appeared in 13 district championship games, winning 11 district championships. They also appeared in 10 region championship games, winning 6. His teams reached the Sectional/Sweet Sixteen level 10 times and reaching the state tournament Elite Eight 5 times and the state final four 3 times. He led Perry County to the State tournament Elite Eight in 1994, 95, 96, 97. The 1995 team lead the state in scoring averaging 86.2 ppg. In 1996 his Perry County team finished a State Runner-up with a 30-3 record and in 1997 they finished 37-0, which included winning the State Championship. He led Cleveland to the 1999 Sub-state (Sweet 16) with a 22-10 record. His 2007 Culleoka team reached the State Tournament for the 1st time in school history advancing to the Final 4 with a 31-7 record. The 2008 Culleoka team also reached the Sectional/Sweet 16 round. His 2009 team finished 30-2 and lead the state in scoring defense at 36.1 ppg. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-furtado/support

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Chelsea Dowell, Professor of Economics at Tennessee Tech University.In this episode: It was the most Googled question on November 6th, the day after the 2024 United States Presidential Election, and we're here to ask you (a much more qualified resource than Google) what is a tariff?James Carville said it best, “It's the economy stupid.” We're all worried about the economy, but what exactly are we worried about? What's made our groceries, housing and everything we spend our paycheck on, especially here in the Upper Cumberland so much more expensive? We're told daily our economy in the State of Tennessee is one of the best in the United States. According to the published budget on our state website we have a rainy day fund of $2,070,000,000.00. However, Tennessee is ranked in the top 10 states for poverty, and the median income is $33,901.00. How can the economy be thriving, and our state has billions in savings, while the average Tennessean is making roughly $16 an hour?Find out more about the Economics program at Tennessee Technological University:https://www.tntech.edu/majors/economics.phphttps://www.tntech.edu/directory/business/chelsea-dowell.phpBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ We are beyond excited to be entering the last month of the year with our listeners and supporters. If you have rocked with us all of 2024, we want to say thank you for your loyal listenership. Stay tuned, as we have more stories to be told of men overcoming their mental health in the future. December will introduce our final season/series titled “Black Fathers & Sons.” The goal of this season is to dedicate our platform to black fathers and sons as we bring these men on to discuss the positive dynamics within the relationship that are often overlooked by society. Got a great guest pair kicking off this season, let's get into today's episode!We are excited to bring to our platform the first guest duo for our “Black Fathers & Sons” season. Brandon Sawyers (son) is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Accounting. Although he couldn't make it, we want to give a shoutout to Brandon's older brother AJ, who also has played an influential roll in the overall development of Brandon as a young man. Representing the south side of Chicago, we bring forth Neru “Mr. Lawrence” Gobin (bonus dad) to the platform. A graduate of the University Of Illinois, and majored in Psychology, he began working at a hospital in Illinois. Time surpassed where Mr. Lawrence traveled down south to Tennessee State University where he ventured into starting his career, and while in that process, also meeting the woman that he now calls his wife. We dive into our conversation with these young men and see how mentally they have managed life individually, as well as together. One topic we brought up is how a man can often times be crippled mentally and emotionally when he doesn't have a dollar to his name. Any black man, or man in general, surely can say that it's no fun when there's nothing in your pockets. But especially for black men, we are labeled, stereotyped, and stigmatized daily. Then to not have any way to support your family or yourself? Surely could put anyone in helpless state with their mental health. A lot to take away from this episode, please take some time to listen to a father & son vent today. ✌

Heather and Sabine are joined by guests Jim LaPinska, Mark Pancratz, and Tyler Pavlis for an enriching discussion on developing a business owner mindset. The episode covers vital topics such as: Understanding Business Ownership, Vision and Purpose, Long-Term Commitment, Selective Listening, and Work-Life Balancing. Listen in to gain insights on setting high standards, financial management, and the importance of personalized coaching. The guests share their experiences in coaching, recruitment, and achieving success in the financial industry. Don't miss practical strategies to balance aggressiveness with patience, maintain flexibility, and set clear priorities for long-term success.Episode Highlights:06:46 - I think the first business owner mindset is to have vision. And I'll say that and people hear it, and then they'll go to try it, and it's hard. Like, it's not obvious. So pursuing a vision, creating a vision, which really dovetails into understanding your why and purpose, a lot of people have heard that in some form or fashion. 10:12 - Have different skill sets that are better or different than yours. I think why our business works well between Jim and Tyler and myself is because we are all different, and we trust each other with our own specific skills that are unique, that then rise the business to higher levels than if I was just trying to do it by myself. And so a lot of business owners have to humble themselves to build a team to create a more successful business that goes beyond just their own capabilities.35:15 - It goes back to relying on each other's strengths, trusting each other. I don't have to worry whether this person is going to be a good candidate or not. But what we have done that's helped is in this era of recruiting, we've got to get people through the process faster, and we kind of got to make offers faster. And so we'll make an offer, but there are expectations that need to be met after that offer for it to continue.ContactHeather Price ConsultingTyler PavlisTyler Pavlis, current Director of Operations at Northwestern Mutual – Knoxville.Tyler was born in Knoxville, TN and today lives just 4 blocks from his birth house in a home that he bought from a childhood friend. He never went far from his community having grown up in Knoxville and staying in Knoxville, except for the few years he attended Tennessee Tech University. Graduating at the height of the financial crisis in 2008, he took a position at a staffing firm where he stayed for over 10 years. Tyler grew up a big sports fan and participant playing basketball, football, baseball, boxing, and track. Knowing early in life that the Olympics nor professional sports were in his future, he wanted to find a way to be close to sports out of college. While working as a recruiter at the staffing firm, he initially served as a track coach for a middle school and a basketball coach for an inner city non-profit for about 4 years. Wanting more out of the sports industry, he had the opportunity in 2012 to join a start up adult sports club business that eventually was renamed and co-founded by Tyler named Everplay Sport & Social Club. Serving as its Managing Director and starting in the Knoxville-area originally, Everplay grew to nearly 13,000 annual participants and almost 80 part and full-time employees across 8 states at its peak. Tyler sold this business, location by location, to multiple employees throughout the network between 2020 and 2022 after a 10-year run in the business. Through this business, he met a player named Jim LaPinska,...

As a trailblazer in soil health and regenerative practices, Adam Daugherty, a farmer, educator, and NRCS Soil Health Specialist for the State of Tennessee. Adam has inspired farmers to embrace big, diverse cover crops and innovative no-till practices that challenge the conventional norms. So listen in as we talk about his journey that's full of resilience and practical wisdom. Adam is the new Tennessee State Soil Health Specialist after serving as the district conservationist for the Manchester Field Office since 2013. He began his NRCS career in August 2002 as a soil conservationist at Manchester. He was selected as district conservationist at the Winchester Field Office in 2005 and served as the area resource conservationist in the Murfreesboro Area Office from 2008 until May 2013. Adam operates a small family farm where his wife, Jaime, and two sons, Brady and Tanner, specialize in regeneratively grown produce. They continually experiment with pushing the limits on biomass management and agro-ecological production systems. Recently Adam has begun expanding the application of the soil health principles into his annual wildlife management systems. In his spare time, he is an avid outdoorsman. If not rolling down covers or planting and managing a crop, Adam tries to spend ample time at traditional archery competitions bowhunting whitetail deer, or coaxing in thunder chickens. Adam was born in Cumberland County, grew up in the masonry and stone fabrication industry, and graduated from Cumberland County High School. He has a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Tennessee Tech University and a master's degree in biosystems engineering technology from the University of Tennessee. Adam's Email: adam.daugherty@usda.gov Got questions you want answered? Send them our way and we'll do our best to research and find answers. Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge stage or podcast? Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm we'd love to hear from you.

Building a Specialized EOD Gear Business w/ Steve Cassidy:: Ep 215 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Steve Cassidy about his journey from the Navy to building a specialized gear company. His background includes an early interest in football that led them to Tennessee Tech University, followed by an unexpected decision to join the Navy at age 25. During his time in the Navy, he gained unique experiences, including 42 days at sea, diving, and jump school training. This diverse military background ultimately inspired the creation of the company, EOD Gear, which focuses on providing high-quality, customizable equipment for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) professionals.Steve shares insights into the challenges of starting and growing a niche business, from navigating government contracts to expanding manufacturing capabilities. He also reflects on the cultural differences and personal experiences of living abroad in Italy.Beyond business, our conversation delves into perspectives on politics, society, and the importance of finding one's true passion in life. Steve's story serves as an inspiring example of how an unconventional path can lead to unexpected success and fulfillment.Highlights:Post-Navy Career and Business VenturesChallenges and Growth of EOD Gear Personal Life and Travel ExperiencesInsights on Business and Personal GrowthLearn more about EOD Gear:https://www.eod-gear.com/______________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmw___________________________________________________________If you like Jim's Boston Scallys, click here to shop and order yours!https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mqgpwi3u0zgm89vaxnv5crzvlolevo82rvcygsn5/1668 ___________________________________________________________***You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip_________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org______________________________________________________________________Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co#billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #EODGear#CustomizedEquipment #DefenseIndustry #PublicSafety #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #MiddleTennessee #Networking #PoliticalDiscourse #PersonalGrowth

This episode contains themes that may be distressing to some listeners: including child loss, death, extreme weather events and other content that is not intended for children. We understand if this episode is too overwhelming for you to listen to at this time. We hope all our audience will read the Collin's Family Story and consider making a donation to The Magnolia Foundation. Join Kosta and his guest: Matt Collins, Founder of The Magnolia Foundation. On March 3, 2020, the Upper Cumberland changed forever. For the community, it was an indescribable loss - for Matt, it was an unimaginable one. The tornado that ravaged the Upper Cumberland took the one thing we can never replace, 19 members of this community, including Matt and Macy's beautiful daughter Hattie Jo.To honor Hattie Jo, the Collins family started the Hattie Jo Collins Memorial Scholarship, an endowed scholarship at Tennessee Tech University that benefits students in the nursing program. In 2023, they founded The Magnolia Foundation which seeks to serve families who have also experienced the pain of child loss. Find out more and donate to The Magnolia Foundation:https://www.themagnoliafoundation.com/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Derek Mason talks about last week's team win against Tennessee Tech University. He also talks about how they will match up against Ole Miss this week!

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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Mark Green, educator, community organizer and actor. Currently Dr. Green is a professor of biology at Tennessee Tech University and Vol State Community College where he facilitates a campus community garden and non-credit based outdoor series open to all adventurers of the Upper Cumberland. In this episode: The first thing you told us when we started working on this episode was that you were the Forrest Gump of the academic world and there couldn't be a truer statement. From dropping out of school to join the military to later getting your PhD, to being a stand-in for Tom Hanks on Sully, to starting a public outdoor adventure series in the Upper Cumberland, you've left no stone unturned. What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you ever think you'd meet the actual Forrest Gump? You currently work as a professor at both Vol State and TTU. At Vol State you've not only started a non-credit based outdoor adventure series, but you've also started a community garden for faculty and students. Will you tell us about the outdoor series and how the campus garden works?Find out more about UC Outdoor Adventure Series and VSCC:https://www.facebook.com/volstateuppercumberlandhttps://www.volstate.edu/campuses/cookevilleBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Anthony Cockrill to discuss various strength and conditioning considerations for volleyball, including the use of isometric exercise, testing considerations, and more. Anthony Cockrill is entering his third year at SMU as the Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance working primarily with Volleyball. In two seasons, has been a part of a program that went a combined 48-17, 2023 American Athletic Conference Champions and a 2nd round appearance in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Coached 8 All-AAC and 2 AVCA All-Region Selections, including the 2023 Player, Setter and Libero of the Year. Prior to SMU, he was at  the University of Maryland - Baltimore County (UMBC) as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning working primarily with Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Baseball and Track & Field. While at UMBC, was a part of a Volleyball program that won its first Conference Championship in school history in 2020 and its second in 2021. Coached 7 All-America East and 1 AVCA All-Region Selections in 2 seasons.  Prior to UMBC, Cockrill was an Assistant at the University of Houston, Graduate Assistant at Tennessee Tech University and Interned at TCU. Cockrill has his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Midwestern State University and a masters degree in health and wellness from Tennessee Tech University.  For more on Anthony be sure to follow @anthonycockrill on Instagram & Tiktok! *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

Another triple OG joins us on AHJ! We know this is a guest the people have wanted for a long time! Stop for a second……there are serious layers to this episode. Many in the BC hoops community would know John as the outgoing and fun personality he is, however, his story has lots of details you might not know. Growing up in Chilliwack, BC, John fell in love with hoops after the mentorship and guidance of his Grade 5 teacher who made him believe in himself. From there John spent most summers heading to camps in the United States, staying with family and stacking up against American talent!! After two dominant years in high school, the Provincial (Yup, jumped over 3 people!!) slam dunk champion got what he finally wanted; a Division 1 scholarship offer. The offer was from a small school deep in the United States, Tennessee Tech University. Once John steps on campus is where his journey really starts to take twists and turns, and where we will stop typing and you should start listening. Ironically this episode drops over Canada Day weekend, a time that changed John's life forever. After diving into shallow water John had a moment where he thought his life was over, breaking his neck and unable to move in the water he had the literal “flash before my eyes” moment, but it wasn't meant to be for him. He went on to have a risky surgery that worked, rehabbed his way back to health and finished his eligibility at UBC!! Tap in! Aaron Mitchell - Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/ Website: https://www.ahoopsjourney.com/

Stallings is the Head Coach of HWPO GOLF and PGA Tour Pro Golfer. Stallings was an All-American at Tennessee Tech University before turning professional in 2007.  His rookie season on the PGA Tour was 2011, which saw him earn his first career victory in The Greenbrier Classic. ‍ He is coming off one of his best seasons as a professional as he recorded seven top-ten finishes on his way to qualifying for the FedExCup Playoffs Tour Championship for the first time in his career. ‍ Stallings and his wife Jennifer have two children - son Finn and daughter Millie - and the family resides in Knoxville.  When not on the course, you can usually find Stallings in the gym as he has earned a reputation for his physical transformation and fitness lifestyle and widely known as the “Fittest on Tour”.  The Stallings family is also a strong advocate for junior golf initiatives in Tennessee, giving their time and resources to initiatives such as the Scott Stallings Kids Play Free Program and the Tennessee Junior Cup.  The Tennessee Golf Foundation recently named the Stallings family as its Persons of the Year for 2022. #PGA #Golf #WhoKnewInTheMoment

Corey Highway is a waterfall biologist and PhD student at Tennessee Tech University. His research focuses on understanding how ducks are reacting to the landscape and hunting pressures in West Tennessee. Corey's work involves tracking duck populations using GPS transmitters and studying their movement patterns. He also investigates the impact of disturbing duck refuges on hunting success. Corey emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding, especially in the field of waterfowl conservation. In this conversation, Cory Highway discusses his research on duck movements and behavior in Western Tennessee. He explains how his team used GPS transmitters and shotgun recording units to track the movements of ducks and analyze their behavior. They found that ducks tend to stick close to refuge areas and are less likely to move if they have a safe area with abundant food. They also discovered that birds in closer proximity to other refuges were more likely to be harvested. The research aims to understand how the landscape and hunting pressure affect duck movements and hunter success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A research idea, born in a duck blind, matures into a $2 million cutting-edge study, is funded heavily by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency through dollars collected from hunters and shooters, and sets out to answer dozens of questions about the wintering ecology of mallards in the Mid-South. In this episode, Dr. Abby Blake-Bradshaw and Dr. Nick Masto join Dr. Mike Brasher for Part 1 of their long-awaited discussion about the study we've all heard about. Led by the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Tech, the study sought to answer questions about winter movements of mallards, their use of sanctuary, effects of disturbance, interactions with food, and how this information can help improve our conservation and management of wintering landscape for mutual benefits to ducks, hunters, and other outdoorspeople. Listen in as we lay the groundwork on this exceptional science.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Dr. Larissa Rector has worked in education for more than 16 years. She has a PhD in Literacy Studies and Research and currently works at Tennessee Tech University, where she teaches graduate-level research courses. She also owns a nonprofit organization called Snug as a Bug Foundation and is a huge advocate for struggling students and helping to mitigate the barriers that often stand in their way.

Nathan Gill and Nick Duncan, both teachers in classical Christian schools, join Timon to discuss, among other things, issues in the classical Christian space and what a distinctly American curriculum should look like.    Read Nathan's latest piece in American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/2024/02/towards-a-more-american-classical-education/   #NathanGill #NickDuncan #Classical #Christian #Education #Schools #Learning #Curriculum #HighlandRimAcademy   Nick Duncan holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Tennessee Tech University and a Master's degree in Classical Christian Studies from New Saint Andrews College. He has been at Highland Rim Academy for over a decade, first as a teacher and now as head of school. Mr. Duncan has taught Great Books, Logic, American Studies, and more. He is thankful to be a part of a school where the Lordship of Christ is proclaimed, and the liberal arts cultivate wisdom and virtue in students. He and his wife Stacey have three sons, and they are members of Grace Presbyterian Church in Cookeville.   Learn more about Nick Duncan's work at the Highland Rim Academy: https://www.highlandrimacademy.org/learn-more info@highlandrimacademy.org   Nathan gill is an educator, writer, and graduate of Hillsdale College. He currently serves as the Academic Dean of Chapel Field Christian Schools in New York's Hudson Valley, where he lives with his wife and three children.   Learn more about Nathan Gill's work: https://www.chapelfield.org https://americanreformer.org/author/nathan-gill/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

Nick Duncan, Headmaster at Highland Rim Academy, joins Timon (Editor-in-Chief) to talk about challenges and strategies for Christian classical education in America today.    #HighlandRimAcademy #Education #PrivateSchool #GreatBooks #Classical #Education   Nick Duncan holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Tennessee Tech University and a Master's degree in Classical Christian Studies from New Saint Andrews College. He has been at HRA for over a decade, first as a teacher and now as head of school. Mr. Duncan has taught Great Books, Logic, American Studies, and more. He is thankful to be a part of a school where the Lordship of Christ is proclaimed, and the liberal arts cultivate wisdom and virtue in students. He and his wife Stacey have three sons, and they are members of Grace Presbyterian Church in Cookeville.   Learn more about Nick Duncan's work at the Highland Rim Academy: https://www.highlandrimacademy.org/learn-more info@highlandrimacademy.org   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

The guests for this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Harrison Heins & Hunter Slone from Tennessee Tech University.  Harrison & Hunter won the most recent Bassmaster College Series event at Douglas Lake in Tennessee.  The victory earned their team valuable points and moved them up to a tie for 80th in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.  Tune in to hear how the anglers caught their winning fish, as well as learn more about the Tennessee Tech University fishing team and their goals for the remainder of the season.

In der neuen Folge des „NFL Boulevard“ hat Kucze einen College-Scout zu Gast. Per Hausfeldt arbeitet für die Tennessee Tech University – und erzählt, was genau seine Aufgaben sind. Per hat als Fan der New York Jets zur NFL gefunden und dann festgestellt, dass ihn College Football noch mehr interessiert. Vor allem das Scouting von Nachwuchsspielern. Nach zwei Online-Semestern an einer amerikanischen Scouting-Hochschule hat er danach tatsächlich Fuß gefasst in der Branche – und arbeitet nun von zu Hause aus in Deutschland für College-Teams. Erst für die New Hampshire Wildcats, jetzt für die Tennessee Golden Eagles aus der Division I. Hört rein in die Folge, wie Per das geschafft hat… ACHTUNG: Ab sofort erscheint der „NFL Boulevard“ immer zweiwöchentlich am Donnerstag.

Sam Brooks talks with Bobby Wilder, the new head football coach for the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Bobby talks about how fast time has moved since he arrived in December, how running a spread offense allows you to throw multiple looks at the defense in one play, and highlighting the coaching staff that he has put together including some coaches from last year. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

About Dawn Dawn is a graduate of Cookeville High School and received her undergraduate degree from Tennessee Tech University. She graduated from the Nashville School of Law in 1999 and has been practicing law in the Upper Cumberland since 2000, specializing in Adoption Law, Special Education Law and Conservatorships. She currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Putnam County Board of Education,Chairman of Rising Above Ministries and Chairman of Exceptional Bean Board. She has been appointed by the Governor to the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Governor's Advisory Council for Students with Disabilities. Dawn was an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Tennessee Tech University for more than ten years. Dawn has been married to Shawn Fry for more than 30 years and has twins, Sydney and Austin. Related Links Sign up for By the Brook 2024!  

After a sold-out inaugural event last year, Tennessee Tech University's College of Fine Arts is set to host its second annual Arty Gras at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Saltbox Inn in Cookeville.The event, billed by organizers as a “fine arts fête,” will feature a plated dinner, cocktails, dancing, costumes, live music from local entertainer Lily Bethke and presentations of art, music and theatre from Tech Fine Arts students – all with a theme of “Fairytales, Fiction & Fables.”

Buddy Pearson is sits down with Dr. Teddy Burch, an assistant professor in the Communications Department at Tennessee Tech University. Teddy talks about working for the school newspaper in college as his first opportunity, some of the common occurrences he deals with teaching advanced news writing, and the book he wrote for the podcasting class that has everything from how to step up to troubleshooting help. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Erin Hoover was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is the author of two poetry collections: Barnburner (Elixir, 2018), which won the Antivenom Poetry Award and a Florida Book Award, and No Spare People (Black Lawrence, 2023). Her poems have appeared in The Best American Poetry and in journals such as Cincinnati Review, Poetry Northwest, Shenandoah, and The Sun. Hoover lives in Tennessee and teaches creative writing at Tennessee Tech University. She curates and hosts a poetry reading series, Sawmill Poetry, and produces the “Not Abandon, but Abide” monthly interview series for the Southern Review of Books.  Her most recent collection of poems can be found within her latest release, NO SPARE PEOPLE. Learn more at erinhooverpoet.com 

Sam Brooks sits down with Matt Bragga, the Head Baseball Coach at Tennessee Tech University. Matt talks about growing up in northeast Ohio, how he executes his faith without pushing it upon current and future players, and the process of being recruited and finding his path to playing college baseball. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Dec. 7  An organization is helping to introduce EV cars to rural West Virginia. A young New Martinsville baker is competing for a prestigious title (and learn how you can vote for her!). And experience the quiet beauty and solitude of winter hiking…on today's daily304. #1 – From WSAZ-TV –  As fleet manager for “Rural Reimagined,” Frederick Walker helps train and educate people when it comes to learning the ins and outs of electric vehicles. Rural Reimagined is a no-cost program to borrow an EV for two weeks. The only costs are for charging the vehicles and for a three-year Motor Vehicle Record check. It will come with equipment to charge right at home. The federally funded project, administered through Tennessee Tech University, is intended to introduce EVs to under-privileged areas in five states including West Virginia. “My wife and I traveled to Maryland from Huntington, and we were able to make that whole trip at no cost because every place we stopped to stay at a motel gave you free charging overnight,” Walker said. Learn more about it at www.rural-reimagined.com. Read more: https://www.wsaz.com/2023/11/30/more-evs-coming-west-virginia/   #2 – From WTRF-TV – From her creative fundraising ideas to her incredible fanbase following to a nod from a famous foodie, 19-year-old baker Breanna “Bre” Herrick from New Martinsville is well on her way. Her home-based cake and cupcake business is called Bre's Cupcakin' Around and to date she has raised $40,000 for local organizations and her community. And now, “Cake Boss” host Buddy Valastro has chosen Herrick to compete in a national contest that he calls “The Greatest Baker.” If chosen, Herrick could take home the title and be featured in “Bake from Scratch Magazine” plus win $10,000. To vote for Herrick, visit www.greatestbaker.com/2023/breanna-herrick. Read more: https://www.wtrf.com/west-virginia/west-virginia-native-could-be-the-named-the-greatest-baker/   #3 – From WV EXPLORER – While West Virginia has gained worldwide fame as a destination for hiking, some hikers say winter is one of the best times to hike it, whether or not there's snow on the ground. With its most popular trails free of crowds, hikers can enjoy solitude in winter and witness an environment far different than when the trees are in leaf. "It's an eye-opening experience," says Levi Moore, an outdoor recreation proponent who's become a dedicated winter hiker. "The environment in winter is completely different." Visit www.wvstateparks.com or www.wvtourism.com to find some great hiking destinations in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/11/29/west-virginia-winter-hiking-destination/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

is the owner and head trainer and coach at Tightfit Stables in Baxter, TN. Becky grew up on a family farm in Baxter and graduated in December of 2000 from Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Engineering. Since graduation, she has been teaching equitation and horsemanship and training horses at her farm. Becky has been the coach of the Equestrian Team at Tennessee Tech since 2001, after riding on the IHSA team as an undergraduate and as an alumni.

Buddy Pearson visits with Lori Bruce, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at Tennessee Tech University.  They talk about how the new academic programs that have been launched over the past few years are doing, Lori's opinion on the biggest issue in college education, and looking back on the orchestration for online learning when Covid hit. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

More than 80 students form across the state have been at Tennessee Tech University this week at the Youth Leadership Summit. The week long event is sponsored by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and Tennessee Tech. The goal is to teach the youth new leadership skills with an emphasis on agriculture. Thomas Capps Shaping the next generation of leaders in the ag industry. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. Holly Bostic I really wanted to come here because I want to learn how to be a better leader so I can serve others my community. Thomas Capps More than 80 11th and 12th graders from across the state are at Tennessee Tech University this week at the Tennessee Leadership Summit. Shea Booster is the summit director and says the youth attending are hungry to learn about leadership. Shea Booster Here in Tennessee are extremely high caliber. They're motivated, they're energized and they're ready to engage with with the learning with the content and with campus. So it's been a unique experience coming in Thomas Capps County Farm Bureau's can select to youth from their county to attend the week long event. It's geared towards teaching attendees different leadership styles and skills with an emphasis on agriculture. Youth like Holly Bostick of Meg's county Holly Bostic I've learned more on myself and the way that I am as a person and how to be a better leader to other as well as learn more about a few tickets. I've been here Thomas Capps 16 year old Smith County native Gabe Harvell, has been very active and both for a Gen FFA. He's using the leadership summit as another opportunity to make himself a better leader for both those organizations, and in the future. Gabe Harville I've gotten to learn about different leadership styles and the basis of what it takes to make a great team and all the qualities that our team members should try to possess. So I've learned quite a lot from this function. Thomas Capps Jay Metcalf, a 17 year old from Franklin County is also attending. He says it's both educational and fun Jay Metcalf If you aren't really interested in agriculture, but you have some sort of hobby or skill set that you think you can hone and focus into some other career paths. I think it'd be great for you. But it will help especially if you're already interested in agriculture. Because a lot of this summit is surrounded by how to help Tennessee further agricultural leadership, Thomas Capps Having fun while becoming better leaders to lead the world's most important industry into the future. For Tennessee almond Farm Radio, I'm Thomas Capps. Thanks for listening and have a great day.

On this week's show, we sit down with our longtime friend - and host of the long-running Teacher on the Radio radio program - Andy Smith to talk about his love of all things U2, My Morning Jacket & Jason Isbell. All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

Ben Rodgers sits down with Dr. Robert Owens, the Chief Diversity Officer at Tennessee Tech University. They look at Robert being the director of American Legion Boys' State at Tennessee Tech, some of the questions that were asked by the participants , and what the primary goal is for Boys' State. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Tiffany Anton sits down with Andrea Kruskza from Tennessee Tech's Center for Rural Innovation. The duo discusses what the Center for Rural Innovation is, how owning her own business has helped her grow as an employee in other jobs, and the importance of Eagle Works as it highlights entrepreneurship and helping kids develop a business. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Bob Bell visits with Dr. Tom Payne, Dean of the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University. Bob and Tom look at banking education and discussing schools like LSU's School of Banking or The Tennessee Bankers' Association, teachable moments over the past few weeks and what can be learned from the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, and what is next following this turbulence with banks failing at home and abroad. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Bob Bell meets with Darron Smith, Dean of the College of Agriculture & Human Ecology at Tennessee Tech University. Darron highlights the two schools within the college and some of the majors they offer, more about the Community Health & Nutrition Masters degree in the College Of Human Ecology, and what "Design" means in the college and the two faculty members that are associated with that. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

The longtime Stripers announcer and new Voice of the Braves joins the show. Plus:  Gwinnett County has a new fire chief and his appointment is making history for the department. Fred Cephas, who has been Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services' deputy chief since 2020, was appointed by county commissioners to be the new fire chief on Tuesday. Cephas will be the county's first Black fire chief in the department's nearly 52-year history. He will officially become fire chief on April 1. Cephas will replace soon-to-be-former chief Russell Knick, who is leaving the fire department after about five years as chief to take on a new role in the County Administrator's Office. Cephas is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served as a Department of Defense aircraft rescue firefighter. He joined Gwinnett's fire department in 2001. He rose through the department's ranks over the years and served in a variety of capacities. Some of those capacities included strategic planning, accreditation management, operations, and as a licensed polygraphist. He then became deputy chief, making him the second highest ranking member of the fire department, three years ago. Cephas earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from Shorter University. Last week Georgia Gwinnett College counselors traveled to Collins Hill High School to offer seniors at the school a unique opportunity — an instant decision on admission. Called Instant Decision Day, these events allow college hopefuls to meet with GGC admissions counselors, who evaluate their transcripts and help them fill out GGC application forms. Students who met GPA requirements are provided an instant admissions decision on the spot. Twenty-one students were admitted to GGC at the Collins Hill event, which was held on March 2. GGC has offered more than 50 Instant Decision Day events to schools in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta since September with more to come, Lisa Boone, GGC's assistant director of admissions. Boone said the program has expanded this year to high schools as far east as Savannah and as far south as Valdosta. The school's future plans include expansion of the Instant Decision Day program to Georgia's border states. With the support of the University System of Georgia, GGC recently established a waiver so that students in states that border the Georgia will pay in-state tuition Piedmont Eastside Medical Center welcomed a new chief executive officer this week. The hospital, which is located in Snellville, announced on Wednesday that Larry Ebert became Eastside's new CEO on Monday. Ebert previously served as CEO at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe for the last five years. He replaces Trent Lind, who had been Eastside's CEO for more than seven years but recently left to join Community Health Systems in Franklin, Tennessee. Ebert has been with the Piedmont system since 2017, when he became the executive director of strategic operations at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. He then became Piedmont Walton's CEO in 2018. During his time at Piedmont Athens, Ebert oversaw the planning and execution of strategic efforts, such as the coordination of a master facility plan as well as a key construction and renovation project on the hospital's main campus. And, during his time at Piedmont Walton, Ebert oversaw that hospital's integration into the Piedmont system; worked on the creation of a joint program between the hospital and the nursing program at Athens Technical College's Walton campus; recruited primary care and specialty clinicians; tripled the hospital's medical staff; and launched and expanded new service lines. Ebert earned his bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University and his Master of Healthcare Administration from Louisiana State University. He and his wife Jessica are the parents of triplets Gavin, Preston and Abigail. Sixteen Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students and faculty members exchanged their Christmas holidays for a mission trip to Guatemala where they impacted the lives of almost 1,000 patients. First, second and third year DO students, along with a DO student from the PCOM South Georgia campus, staffed several clinics located near Antigua, some in remote mountainous areas. Donald Penney, MD, the chair of clinical education and a clinical professor of emergency medicine at PCOM Georgia, served as the chief medical officer for the trip arranged through International Medical Relief, a nonprofit mission organization headquartered in Colorado. According to first year DO student Alice Manning, the trip to Guatemala was “an amazing and eye-opening experience.” She explained that each clinic had several stations including triage, community education, health care and dentistry. In the community education area, Manning enjoyed informing patients about proper handwashing techniques and hygiene, along with providing information about diabetes and dentistry. Manning shared that she used many skills learned in medical school including taking patients' histories and vitals and using osteopathic manipulative medicine. She used OMM for neurologic motor exams, upper extremity range of motion tests, special tests for carpal tunnel syndrome, and diagnosing rotator cuff strains. She noted that a highlight of the trip was using a pocket ultrasound so a pregnant woman could see her baby for the first time. During the trip, the students' routine included debriefing sessions each day after clinics to discuss issues related to the day's work. Some of the students used their free day to hike Pacaya, an active volcano. Manning was fascinated to see a local cooking a pizza on top of lava at the volcano's peak. At the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber's First Friday breakfast for March the organization honored Norcross High School's Corbin Blum with its monthly Character Award. The award was created to recognize outstanding students whose attitudes and actions embody the organization's mission, passion, and commitment to excellence and community action. Blum serves as the Council Service Chair on the school's student leadership council and has been selected for several academic honors societies. He participates in karate, ultimate frisbee, band, and golf and serves as a camp counselor during the summers. He looks forward to attending college. 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Named Tennessee's Outstanding Young Man for service to his community, state and country, Bud Willis has been well recognized for his first book, Bluestocking, released in 2009, now in its second printing. A native Tennessean, Willis grew up in Tullahoma, and graduated from Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville. There, Bud served as editor of the campus literary magazine. His professional career extended through 34 years in the securities industry as Partner with J.C. Bradford and Company. As a successful business man, public speaker, and humorist, his spirited Southern writing style engages readers quickly, with pathos, humor, and new knowledge regarding the lives and labor of young, Marine pilots serving in the mid-60's in Vietnam. Bud's memoir Marble Mountain is available on Amazon.

*Announcement*Creatures of Change podcast is no longer releasing new episodes. The episode archives will remain available in the same podcast feed as Valerie's new show, Bad Bitch Therapist Podcast. Happy listening!Ray Holloman (often at his most hilarious in tandem with his wife Alicia) is one of those people whose posts cause you to actually cackle.He's witty, kind, silly, freakishly productive, obsessed with dinosaurs— and until 6 years ago, was living in a body that didn't feel like his own.In this episode of Creatures of Change, Ray shares about how transitioning his gender not only resulted in feeling more at-home in himself than he's ever felt, but also equipped him to embrace all kinds of other changes, including leaving a company he'd been with for 12 years.We also talk about balancing change with routine, because the comfort zone is NOT an inherently bad place to hang out. Also, for real, read Ray's bio below… the man is HELLA impressive. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation!About RayRay Holloman is a Black, transgender man that lives in the south. His unique identity gives him the ability to see multiple sides of marginalized communities. Ray currently works doing Disaster Recovery for a large tech company. Ray has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University, and Masters degrees from Lipscomb University and Tennessee Tech University. Ray is married, with 4-ish dogs, 20-ish chickens and 9-ish quail.Ray has worked with groups including Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, Trans Empowerment Project, Nashville Technology Council, and other various nonprofits. He currently chairs the New Leaders Council Pride Caucus Transgender education subcommittee, is on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, and chairs the Tennessee Department of Health HIV Prevention Transgender Task Force. Ray enjoys sharing his story to educate the public about transgender and queer people. In his limited spare time, he enjoys farmstrong, quilting and cooking.For full show notes on this episode, visit https://gaiacenter.co/blog/creaturesofchange-02.

*Announcement*Creatures of Change podcast is no longer releasing new episodes. The episode archives will remain available in the same podcast feed as Valerie's new show, Bad Bitch Therapist Podcast. Happy listening!Ray Holloman (often at his most hilarious in tandem with his wife Alicia) is one of those people whose posts cause you to actually cackle.He's witty, kind, silly, freakishly productive, obsessed with dinosaurs— and until 6 years ago, was living in a body that didn't feel like his own.In this episode of Creatures of Change, Ray shares about how transitioning his gender not only resulted in feeling more at-home in himself than he's ever felt, but also equipped him to embrace all kinds of other changes, including leaving a company he'd been with for 12 years.We also talk about balancing change with routine, because the comfort zone is NOT an inherently bad place to hang out. Also, for real, read Ray's bio below… the man is HELLA impressive. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation!About RayRay Holloman is a Black, transgender man that lives in the south. His unique identity gives him the ability to see multiple sides of marginalized communities. Ray currently works doing Disaster Recovery for a large tech company. Ray has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University, and Masters degrees from Lipscomb University and Tennessee Tech University. Ray is married, with 4-ish dogs, 20-ish chickens and 9-ish quail.Ray has worked with groups including Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, Trans Empowerment Project, Nashville Technology Council, and other various nonprofits. He currently chairs the New Leaders Council Pride Caucus Transgender education subcommittee, is on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, and chairs the Tennessee Department of Health HIV Prevention Transgender Task Force. Ray enjoys sharing his story to educate the public about transgender and queer people. In his limited spare time, he enjoys farmstrong, quilting and cooking.For full show notes on this episode, visit https://gaiacenter.co/blog/creaturesofchange-02.