Meanwhile in Memphis with New Memphis

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Meanwhile in Memphis is a program dedicated to conversations that celebrate the organizations, initiatives, and people that are shaping Memphis for the better. Meanwhile in Memphis is brought to you by New Memphis, an organization whose mission is develop, activate, and retain the city's most important resource - its people!

  1. 4 天前

    Exploring the Digital Delta and Innovative Design-Thinking

    Memphis is a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit and drive for innovation. This conversation with Anthony Young and Nate Smith explores the ways Epicenter is working to showcase Memphis' talent and resources for compounded growth locally and across the nation. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Epicenter Innova Memphis Epicenter Launch Capital Readiness Accelerator Customer Readiness Accelerator ZeroTo510: Accelerating MedTech Innovation Logistics Industry Opportunity Challenge Patents to Products with University of Memphis Greater Memphis Chamber Start Co. Code Crew University of Memphis R1 status and University of Tennessee Health Science Center R1 status EDGE Sound Credit FedEx Smith & Nephew Piggly Wiggly Kemmons Wilson and Holiday Inn Innovate Xcelerate How Epicenter in Memphis is repositioning itself as a regional entrepreneur hub (Commercial Appeal) DelTech Conference Previous episodes of "Meanwhile in Memphis" that might provide additional context include: S5E20 "Revisiting Celebrate What's Right: Leading the Next Chapters," S5E2 "Transformative Tech Talent," S4E33 "Working Smarter: How MEM is a hub of innovation," and S3E30 "I, Robot?" This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

    43 分鐘

  2. 4 天前 · 附贈內容

    Mayor Harris Interviews John Ray Clemmons

    The Legis-lately series with Mayor Lee Harris is created by the office of Mayor Lee Harris. This episode will feature a conversation with State Representative and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, John Ray Clemmons. He is joining Mayor Harris today to share a state-level perspectives on their party’s approach to the intersection of policy and politics as they relate to issues impacting Tennesseans, and what gives him hope about the future of Memphis, Shelby County, and Tennessee The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the podcast publisher or New Memphis.

    29 分鐘

  3. 9月2日

    Preservation and Progress with Community Development Corporations

    Community development corporations are standing at the intersection of preservation and progress, ready and willing to showcase their own neighborhood's unique culture and assets for the city to share in. Randall Garrett of Klondike Smokey City CDC and Michael Cowan of Community LIFT share (in this extended-cut episode) the details of how collaboration, trust, and relationships create pathways for participation within communities to not just build back, but build better. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Klondike Smokey City CDC Community LIFT Community LIFT's Memphis Empowerment Fund Northside Square Development The Works, Inc. River City Capital About Community Development Financial Institutions Funds (CDFI Fund) BLDG Memphis S5E13 "Planning for People and Places" with Charlie Santo Engineers Club of Memphis PBS documentary "Tom Lee Park: A Riverfront for Everyone" "Memphis honors Tom Lee, 100 Years after his heroic river rescue" (Tri-State Defender) 2017 High Ground News Article: "Grassroots efforts in Klondike Smokey City stem from one woman" "Celebrating heroism of Tom Lee, who saved lives on capsized steamboat 100 years ago" (Commercial Appeal) Tom Lee’s Centennial Celebration in Klondike (Choose 901) "Tom Lee museum, slave market memorial receive national funding" (The Daily Memphian) This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

    1 小時 17 分鐘

  4. 8月26日

    Creating an Environment of Excellence with UTHSC and SCO

    Memphis leads in many ways when it comes to healthcare, notably because of the institutions that are shaping the medical professionals of tomorrow. Dr. Peter Buckley of University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and Dr. Lewis Reich of Southern College of Optometry (SCO) stopped by the studio to share how their institutions in the Memphis Medical District are working to build an interdisciplinary workforce that is connected to the community in meaningful ways. Tune in to hear how they are planting seeds of success in Memphis and beyond! Join New Memphis to hear from more leaders in the Memphis Medical District, in person at Celebrate What’s Right: Anchoring the Community on September 15! Resources mentioned in this episode include: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Southern College of Optometry (SCO) Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) Dr. Peter Buckley Dr. Lewis Reich Le Bonheur Children's Research Hospital UTHSC affiliated hospitals for patient care External degrees in partnership with SCO and Christian Brothers University (CBU) Health Smiles Initiative UTHSC Leads $53 Million Healthy Smiles Initiative to Increase Access to Dental Care Across Tennessee UT Health Science Center and Community Partners to Open Innovative Health Hub in Soulsville School Screening Program with SCO InfantSEE with SCO Top Doctors 2025 Previous UTHSC Fall watch party Orleans Station Apartments S5E8 Art in the Park: More than a Monument Medical District Park Buy Local MMDC UT Health Science Center Receives Coveted R1 Designation This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

    40 分鐘

  5. 8月19日

    Unapologetic About Memphis

    Memphis is known for its creative and cultural identity, and one organization stands out as a champion for the creative sector. Over the last 10 years, UNAPOLOGETIC. has helped artists remain authentic while building resources and infrastructure to help their work remain authentically Memphis. This conversation with IMAKEMADBEATS and Kid Maestro explores the need for diversity in all sectors and how to turn what makes you different into your superpower. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Kid Maestro IMAKEMADBEATS UNAPOLOGETIC. Learn more about the 10 year anniversary of UNAPOLOGETIC. here, here, and here University of Memphis Recording Technology degree IMAKEMADBEATS 2019 TEDxMemphis Talk (learn more about the performance from The Memphis Flyer here) Celebrate What's Right: Growing the Creative Economy featuring Kid Maestro Orange Mound "Revitalizing Black Neighborhoods by Preserving Their History" The New York Times Memphis Music Initiative Music Export Memphis City of Memphis Welcomes DeMarcus Suggs as Director of Creative and Cultural Economy This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

    57 分鐘

  6. 8月12日

    Legislately Episode 3: The Leadership Expedition

    Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris! This collaboration will bring together nationally-renowned experts and local leaders to amplify ways leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success. Today's installment features a conversation with Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley. Commissioner Whaley also serves as the Tennessee Director for Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) where he empowers current and former educators to enhance their civic engagement and leadership skills. Commissioner Whaley is joining Mayor Harris to share insights on leadership lessons learned throughout various stages of his own journey and to offer tangible takeaways for leaders at every stage. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Legislately Episode 1: Unlocking a Future Legislately Episode 2: Common Ground Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) Commissioner Michael Whaley Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance South Georgia Island Elephant Island Memphis College Prep This episode is made possible in partnership with Shelby County Government.

    27 分鐘

  7. 8月5日

    Engaging Students and Companies for Success (S5E12 Re-Air)

    It’s often said that the “magic” of Memphis comes from its people. In this conversation, learn how an innovative organization (UMRF Ventures) is implementing a unique business model with unique solutions for building a talent pipeline: helping students build professional skills to kick-start careers by employing them before they graduate. UMRF Ventures CEO, Pierre Landaiche, and student employee, Marcus Jordan, share how this dynamic model is engaging students and companies to build — and keep — experienced professionals in Memphis. This episode originally aired on March 25, 2025 Resources mentioned in this episode include: UMRF Ventures St. Jude Children's Research Hospital University of Memphis Renasant Convention Center Memphis Sports Hall of Fame The University of Memphis Research Foundation (UMRF) This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

    46 分鐘

  8. 7月29日

    Celebrate What's Right: A Conversation with Elected Officials

    Leadership at the highest levels involves a lot of listening — to constituents, to peers, to other leaders. In today’s conversation, a group of local elected officials (Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs, Commissioner Mickell Lowery, Memphis Shelby County Schools Board Member Michelle McKissack, Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo and Councilman JB Smiley) take to the mics to interview each other about what it looks like to lead in their roles, what drew them to pursue a path to public office, what motivates them to do the work, and what they hope will inspire other leaders to take an active role in the community. This live event conversation was powered by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Kroger.

    47 分鐘
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Meanwhile in Memphis is a program dedicated to conversations that celebrate the organizations, initiatives, and people that are shaping Memphis for the better. Meanwhile in Memphis is brought to you by New Memphis, an organization whose mission is develop, activate, and retain the city's most important resource - its people!

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