Meanwhile in Memphis with New Memphis WYXR

"We do see real estate breathe new life into communities and neighborhoods where they go."

How do residential and commercial real estate work together to create an attainable city? Hear what makes our city attractive to investors, renters, home-owners, and varied industries alike as Landon Williams and Worth Jones share trends, barriers, and exciting projects on the horizon.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:


New Memphis Summer Experience
New Memphis Leadership Summit
New Memphis Fellows
Landon Williams of Cushman Wakefield Commercial Advisors
Worth Jones of Ware Jones Realtors
Learn more about adaptive reuse in our conversation here.
MBJ's Top 40 under 40
F3 Memphis
Advance Memphis
Memphis Teacher Residency
Wolf River Conservancy
Memphis Inner City Rugby (BONUS: Learn more about MICR in our conversation here)
Memphis ranks above D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia and more in list of Top Metros in the U.S.
Shelby Farms Park and Memphis River Parks (BONUS: Learn more about our city's 3 signature parks in our conversation here)
Memphis Botanic Gardens
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Crosstown Concourse
The Standard in Germantown
NorthSide Square
Orange Mound Library in the space of former Melrose High building
Blue Oval City
Memphis as a hub for Black Tech Talent
Liberty Park

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Does behavior and mindset impact medical outcomes? We discuss how holistic care is a critical piece of the healthcare sector with Leighanne Soden of the West Cancer Foundation and Dr. Marian Levy of The University of Memphis' School of Public Health. Together they share the confidence-building the resources available to Mid-South patients and caregivers that provide grow confidence and take back their own story from their diagnosis.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:


Celebrate What's Right: Big Visions for Big Change
New Memphis Leadership Summit
University of Memphis School of Public Health
West Cancer Foundation
Dr. Marian Levy
She to Sea
Ride to Rosemary
West Fight On

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

"As a kid I spent so much time trying to not be different, but I finally realized being different is my superpower."

Today's conversation takes a closer look at inclusive, healthy communities -- how they're created, why visible leadership is critical, and their impact to city livability. For communities to thrive, all members must be valued, safe, and respected. Renee Parker Sekander and Fire Chief Gina Sweat share their experiences in their respective career paths, the economic impact of diverse communities, and what it means to be visible advocates of inclusion.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:


Renee Sekander named City of Memphis LGBTQ+ Liaison
Gina Sweat named City of Memphis first female Fire Chief in 2016
OUTMemphis
Friends for All
TN Equality Project
The Queer Joy Project
Previous "Meanwhile in Memphis" podcast conversations about equality and inclusion can be found here, here, and here.

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

"There is an age where [young people] stop believing they can do anything and start to develop language about comparison. We need mentors, who are not the parent or caregiver, there to help young people grow in self respect, develop resiliency, and get back to believing in themselves."

Do extracurricular activities impact student success in the classroom? Giving young people tools to manage stress, reach goals, and create community early in life is helping the next generation of Memphis leaders focus on total wellness.

LeaRaya Cole and Joanna Lipman share how their respective organizations are keeping young people's social, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing in check to ensure a lifetime of success both inside the classroom and in the game of life.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:


Celebrate What's Right: Big Visions for Big Change on June 11
Bevo Boys Fitness Academy
Coach Kenny
Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame
Girls on the Run Memphis
New Memphis activation work
volunteer opportunities with Bevo Boys Fitness Academy
volunteer for Girls on the Run Memphis
Donate to Bevo Boys here
Donate to Girls on the Run Memphis here

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

"The stakes are so high, and it's very easy for educators to get overwhelmed and burnt out with things often outside the locus of their controls. You really need to build some sustainability in order to persist in the classroom, and that's where our organizations come in."

If educators support students, who is supporting the educators?_ _Hear about the resources available to local educators to ensure their cups are overflowing before they pour into scholars at their schools.

Taylor Cao of Teach901 and Erin Wendell of New Memphis, both former classroom educators, are focused on how to retain and refresh quality Mid-South educators to ensure the next generation of leaders is equipped, connected, and informed.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:


Celebrate What's Right: Big Ideas for Big Change
Teach901
New Memphis Stride program for early-career educators
Teachers' Lounge
Educators of Excellence Awards
City Leadership
Memphis Teacher Residency
Teach901 events
SOS
Kinfolk
Comeback Coffee
National Civil Rights Museum
MSCS increases educator pay
local educator discounts
Memphis Literacy Institute
Chalkbeat
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Funds)
MSCS volunteer form

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

What if we could see roadblocks in advance and navigate to a smoother path? Slingshot's MemWorks initiative is utilizing data to discover roadblocks hindering the local workforce, and collaborating with organizations like Soulsville Charter School to create solutions to move the community forward.

Josh Gettys of Slingshot Memphis and Maya Robinson of Soulsville Charter School share what the data shows, how that impacts the community today, and the plans for the future.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:


2024 Summer Experience
Celebrate What's Right: Big Visions for Big Change on June 11
Slingshot Memphis
Slingshot's MemWorks initiative
Soulsville Charter School
Roadblock #1: Aptitude Alignment
Soulsville's Summer Growth Experience (SGE) for high school students
Baptist Memorial Healthcare "Crash Course Camp"
MDRC
MMDC

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