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A podcast for Tennesseans by Tennesseans. We talk with leaders—business owners, policy experts, educators, and more—who champion the entrepreneurial spirit and transform once-small ideas into big impact.

  1. Episode 84: Andrew Leeper On Nashville Severe Weather

    6D AGO

    Episode 84: Andrew Leeper On Nashville Severe Weather

    Weather becomes personal when it’s happening over your neighborhood, at night, with kids asleep down the hall. Andrew Leeper, Director of Broadcasting for Nashville Severe Weather, explains why hyperlocal, calm, two-way communication matters more than hype when storms hit Middle Tennessee. He shares how a volunteer, donation-supported team built trust by serving first, why tone and clarity save lives during tornado warnings, and what parents, schools, and communities often misunderstand about severe weather, snow events, and preparedness. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the voices many Tennesseans rely on in the most stressful moments and shows how credibility, restraint, and care can turn information into real reassurance. Send a text

    54 min
  2. Episode 83: Mark Davidson (DA) on Inside the Role of a Tennessee District Attorney

    FEB 17

    Episode 83: Mark Davidson (DA) on Inside the Role of a Tennessee District Attorney

    Public safety looks very different when you move past TV stereotypes and into real communities. Mark Davidson, District Attorney General for Tennessee’s 25th Judicial District, offers a candid look at what the justice system actually does and what it quietly carries. He explains why most of his work is not about locking people up, but about protecting communities, supporting victims, navigating limited resources, and making judgment calls in cases where the stakes are deeply human. From rural courtrooms to violent crime, mental health cases, and victim advocacy, this conversation explores how justice works in practice, why trust and confidence matter, and what Tennesseans often misunderstand about the people tasked with upholding the law every day. Send a text

    59 min
  3. Episode 82: Patrick Sheehan on Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

    FEB 10

    Episode 82: Patrick Sheehan on Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

    Patrick Sheehan, Director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, is one of the people most Tennesseans never see but rely on constantly. Drawing on decades of experience responding to disasters ranging from floods and tornadoes to pandemics and infrastructure failures, Patrick explains what emergency management actually looks like day to day, why preparation is mostly unglamorous and relational long before anything goes wrong, and how leadership, trust, and calm matter more than perfect plans. This conversation explores what government can and cannot do in a crisis, why community readiness and personal responsibility still matter, and what Tennesseans should understand about preparedness in a world where disasters are more frequent, more complex, and rarely look the way we expect. Send a text

    57 min
  4. Episode 81: Chief John Drake on Keeping Nashville Safe

    FEB 3

    Episode 81: Chief John Drake on Keeping Nashville Safe

    Chief John Drake, Metro Nashville’s Chief of Police, joins us for a wide ranging conversation on leadership, trust, and what it actually means to serve a city that has changed dramatically over the last few decades. With nearly four decades in law enforcement and deep roots in Nashville, Drake shares how his early experiences shaped his view of policing, why community engagement is not a side project but a core pillar of public safety, and how MNPD thinks about precision policing, transparency, and crime prevention at the neighborhood level. We also talk candidly about moments that have tested the city and its first responders, the mental health toll of crisis leadership, and why the best policing today looks less like force and more like patience, presence, and accountability. Send a text

    1 hr
  5. Episode 80: Dr. Nidhi Gupta on Tennessee Doctor Leads the Way for Screen Safety

    JAN 27

    Episode 80: Dr. Nidhi Gupta on Tennessee Doctor Leads the Way for Screen Safety

    Screens are shaping childhood in ways most parents never connect until something feels off. Dr. Nidhi Gupta joins us for a clear, clinical conversation about screen safety, child development, and what she sees showing up in kids long before families realize technology may be playing a role. She explains why screens are often a symptom rather than the root issue, how device use affects sleep, hormones, behavior, and emotional regulation, and why fear based messaging misses the point. This conversation focuses on earlier awareness, healthier boundaries, and why prevention and education matter more than restriction in a world where screens are not going away. Send a text

    54 min
  6. Episode 79: Rory and AJ Vaden on Marriage and Partnership in Entrepreneurship | Signature Required

    JAN 20

    Episode 79: Rory and AJ Vaden on Marriage and Partnership in Entrepreneurship | Signature Required

    Join us this week as we sit down with Rory and AJ Vaden, co-founders of Brand Builders Group. We talk about personal branding, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build a meaningful business together. Tune in today! Send a text

    1h 13m
  7. Episode 78: Tasia Malakasis on What It Takes to Scale a Startup | Signature Required

    JAN 13

    Episode 78: Tasia Malakasis on What It Takes to Scale a Startup | Signature Required

    This week, we sat down with Tasia Malakasis, CEO of The Company Lab, to explore her journey from tech executive to entrepreneur. She shares insights on Chattanooga’s startup scene, the importance of tenacity, and how The Company Lab supports mobility startups. Tune in today! Send a text

    44 min
  8. Episode 77: Dean Wegner on Made in the USA | Signature Required

    JAN 6

    Episode 77: Dean Wegner on Made in the USA | Signature Required

    This week, we sat down with Dean Wegner, founder and CEO of Authentically American, to talk about how his company is producing 100% U.S.-made apparel while supporting veterans, maintaining American manufacturing, and leading with faith and values. Send a text

    50 min
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A podcast for Tennesseans by Tennesseans. We talk with leaders—business owners, policy experts, educators, and more—who champion the entrepreneurial spirit and transform once-small ideas into big impact.

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    Spencer + Carli Patton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
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