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So...Tell Me What You Do

Amy Hutto

Hutto, TXEducation50 episodes

Join me each week as I talk to a different small business owner, entrepreneur, creative, or non-profit leader about what they love to do most, how they got started and what keeps them going.

Episodes

Season's Greetings

2024-11-111:19

And just like that...Season 2 is a wrap. Hear what's up next when restart with Season 3. If you haven't already, now is the time to subscribe so you'll be notified when the first episode drops in the new year.

Low Stress High Joy Travel with Julie Colburn

2024-10-0316:03

Picture a travel agent. Did you see a scene out of Mad Men with people in mod suits holding paper tickets for a flight on Pan Am? Me too. But then I met Julie Colburn. Julie is a travel agent for 2024. She doesn't just issue tickets. She's your trip planner, logistics coordinator, purchaser, researcher, recommendation service, and concierge—all rolled into one work-from-home, accessible-anytime package. And her services are free to you. Ready to hear more and take that trip you've been dreaming of? Get in touch: on the web: https://www.onceuponawishtravel.com/julie-colburn facebook: Julie Colburn at Once Upon A Wish Travel instagram: jc_onceuponawishtravel

She's Got a Plan for That with Devon Dixon

2024-09-2615:56

When does being type-A become a superpower? When you're planning a wedding! Have you remembered every detail? Don't worry, Devon Dixon has. As a banker turned wedding planner, she has every detail mapped out, whether you're getting married in twelve weeks or two years. Join me for my most organized conversation yet on 'So...Tell Me What You Do.' Get in touch: on the web: www.lilyandlace.org facebook: @lilyandlaceevents instagram: @lilyandlaceevents

Let Flowers Tell The Whole Story with Jennifer Edwards Templin

2024-09-1922:02

A bouquet on the table is a welcome touch, but it's not enough for this week's guest, Lifestyle Floral & Event Designer Jennifer Edwards Templin. Jennifer doesn't just want to decorate your life; she wants to tell your story in flowers. She can start with your biggest visions on your wedding day but she plans to help you continue. Whether it's arranging preservation or donation after your big day, setting the stage for your first married dinner party, or decorating your office, it's your life with flowers this week on So...Tell Me What You Do. Get in touch: on the web: www.jennifernealedwards.com instagram: @yourwowness & @afterhourshouseflowers

No More Boring Podcasts with DJ Johnny Mack

2024-09-1232:19

With a professional DJ who welcomes your wildest idea and whose slogan is "No more boring parties," how could this not be our best podcast episode yet?  Talking to DJ Johnny Mack was memorable and everything I could ask for, just as he promises your wedding will be; this is a small business podcast, and Johnny is a dedicated, determined solopreneur. Come for the stories, stay for the business insight this week on So...Tell Me What You Do.  Get in touch:  on the web: https://dot.cards/johnnymack facebook: @TheDJJohnnyMack instagram: @dj_johnny_mack

Finding Your Perfect Match

2024-09-0520:07

Love is the answer...if you can find it. If you think technology has changed business in the last twenty years, look at dating. Where the most significant danger was once a blind date, now there's swiping, catfishing, breadcrumbing, ghosting, and relationship coaching to help us navigate those pitfalls. So, what should a busy professional who hasn't yet found their perfect match do? Do what I did: reach out to Nadine Jimenez, founder and CEO of Matchmaking Nashville. Join us as Nadine shares how she navigates love because it's her business. Get in touch: on the web: www.matchmakingnashville.com instagram: @matchmakingnashville facebook: @matchmakingnashville linked in: @matchmakingnashville

Landscaping for the way you live with Troy Outman

2024-08-0820:26

If you were going to build your dream home, you wouldn't hire a builder and let him create what he wanted. But no matter how much we invest in our homes, that's exactly what most of us do with our yards. Doesn't the exterior of your property deserve the same love and care as the interior? Join me as I talk to Troy Outman, landscape architect, who will change how you think about where and how you live and what is possible. Get in touch: on the web: outmanlandworks.com facebook: @OutmanLandworks instagram:@outmanlandworks linkedin: @TroyOutman

Up on the Roof with Christine Siever

2024-07-1819:48

The first time I met Christine Siever, she had just dropped off her young sons, walked into a business meeting, and said, "I'm a roofer, and my company is called Remington Roofing." I had to know more. When I found out she worked on her first roof at age 10, started her own business in a male-dominated industry only weeks after the birth of her second child, and has a passion for homeowner education, I immediately asked her to join me on the podcast. Christine shares all this—as well as what to look for to find a good contractor, a good insurance policy, and a good roof—on this episode of So...Tell Me What You Do. Get in touch: on the web: www.remingtonroofingtn.com on facebook: @remingtonroofing

Home inspections with Ryan McNeilly

2024-07-1125:18

Most people only buy property a few times in their lives: for their first home purchase, after a move, or to downsize in retirement. You make an offer after a short viewing, yet this is where you'll live and pay the mortgage for years. When you think about it, you wonder how anyone buys. The answer is a great home inspector, like my guest this week, Ryan McNeilly, owner of On The Move Home Inspections. Where we spend minutes, Ryan spends hours. Hear how Ryan uses his detail-oriented detective skills to ensure you can purchase and live in your home with confidence. GET IN TOUCH: one the web: https://www.otminspections.com on facebook: @OTMInspections

Using Google Ads to grow your business with Cally Pedersen

2024-06-1119:57

How do you find out what you need to know? You Google it! So when it's time to grow your business, Google ads seem like the obvious place to go. But wouldn't it be nice to know if those ads will work for you before you type in your credit card number? Meet my guest this week, Cally Pedersen, CEO of the Sage Agency. She'll let us know when it's time for Google Ads in our business and what results we can expect. Get in touch with Cally: on the web: www.thesageagency.com instagram: @the_sage_agency linkedin: @callysagepedesen

Build authority by writing a book with Danielle Mendoza

2024-05-2127:12

You've spent years building your business and know it inside and out. Some might even call you an expert. How do you capitalize on all that time and effort? Danielle Mendoza says you write a book! Don't see yourself as a writer? Not a problem. Danielle shares her signature process for uncovering your story and marrying it to your expertise to create your best seller. Get in touch with Danielle: on the web: www.confidentconcept.com instagram: @confident.concept facebook:@danielle.dietlinmendoza linked in: LI: ⁠@danielle-mendoza-3059788a

Leadership coaching and coffee with Chris Coyne

2024-05-1432:36

What's the most essential factor in making a great cup of coffee? If you ask Chris Coyne, leadership coach and co-owner of Muletown Coffee, it's teamwork, caring, and work-life balance. Join us as we explore all the places personal development as a business leader can take you and your team. Get in touch with Chris: on the web: www.muletowncoffee.com on instagram: @muletowncoffee

The Solution is Service with Charlie Rash, CRVAS

2024-05-0714:35

Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? If you have a small business, I know the answer is yes, probably with an exclamation point after it. So, I'd like you to meet Charlie Rash, owner of CRVAS (pronounced "service"), a virtual assistance staffing company. Charlie tells us all about what he and his team do and how they work so you can decide if a virtual assistant is the business upgrade you need most. Get in touch with Charlie: on the web: www.crvas.com by email: [email protected]

Personal transformation from the outside in with Pauline Joseph

2024-04-3019:58

As an Australian transplant to Spring Hill, Pauline Joseph knows change. And she's ready to use her makeup artist and stylist skills to help you move into your next life stage. You'll hear her appreciation for the beauty of each woman who reaches out to bring her authentic self forward and the support she offers in the steps between each stage of life. Get in touch with Pauline: on the web: www.pjmua.com instagram: @paulinejosephmua facebook: @pjstylistmua

Vintage Beauty, Modern Business with Noel Swade

2024-04-2325:35

Noel Swade found vintage style as a 14-year-old and knew she had come home. That passion gave her the confidence to open her own salon immediately after graduation. Now, she's not only bringing glamour to women's appearances but also to their everyday lives. Get in touch with Noel: on the web: https://www.vintagebeautybynoel.com/home facebook: Vintage Beauty by Noel instagram: @vintagebeautybynoel 

Self-empowerment through boudoir photography with Megan Sanchez

2024-04-1620:42

What if you knew how to connect women with their personal power, confidence, and their true selves, but no one was ready to talk about it? What would you do next? If you're boudoir photographer Megan Sanchez, you keep your day job while also finding a way to start the conversation, providing guidance and emotional support, and modeling the confidence you plan to deliver. Get in touch: on the web: www.megansanchezphoto.com instagram: @Megan_SanchezPhotofacebook: @Megan Sanchez Photo

Embracing total wellness with Amanda Jerkins

2024-04-0928:18

Self-care sounds great as a concept, but how do you get there? If you're Amanda Jerkins, you model the balance of giving and self-care that you want to see others embrace. The franchisee and owner of Massage Envy Spring Hill talks to us about helping her clients start and maintain their own journeys to consistent self-care and nurturing her team's well-being in the office, all while balancing her own business, family, health, and community. Get in touch with Massage Envy Spring Hill: on the web: www.massageenvy.com instagram: @MassageEnvyofSpringHillTNfacebook: Massage Envy of Spring Hill, TN

Bringing representation and equity to clinical research with Divergent CRO

2024-03-2642:44

When we think of business owners, we don't usually think of the field of medicine. But behind every treatment, there is research, regulatory guidelines, and many spreadsheets. Join me as I speak with Shone Williams and Abiel Obanjo, who, along with Dr. Elizabeth Jackson, founded Divergent CRO, a clinical research organization dedicated to integrity, inclusion, and representation for all patients. Get in touch with Divergent: on the web: www.divergentcro.com on instagram: @divergent.cro on linkedin: @divergentcro on tiktok: @divergentcro1

Making man's best friend your best friend with Middle Tennessee K9

2024-03-1919:27

Who can resist a new puppy? But the real test is when you get home. Hopefully, the pup fits right into the family. But if the going gets rough, what comes next? After this week's episode, a call to Middle Tennessee K9. Join me as I chat with dog trainer Barron Russell. Together with business partner Erick Oyemaja, Russell tells us all about the business that keeps pets and families together with advice to get you started on the right foot and proven solutions to training problems. Get in touch with Middle Tennessee K9: on the web: www.middletnk9.com facebook: middletnk9twitter: middletnk9instagram: middletnk9linkedin: Middle Tennessee K9

Stay safe with Valarie Troya

2024-03-1224:14

How often do you think about your personal safety? What first step would you take to make your daily routine safer instantly? If you needed to find out, where would you turn? After this episode, I hope you'll know you can turn to Valarie Troya, owner and founder of Versa Defense. Valarie is on a mission to give you the knowledge, skills, and strategies to keep you safe in practical ways while you fully enjoy your freedom. Get in touch with Valarie: on the web: www.versadefense.com IG: @versadefenseTikTok: @versadefenseFB: @versadefense

Taking ownership in education with Rachel Ogden

2024-03-0529:54

School seems like a given to most people. But not to all of us. Despite her own career in traditional education, Rachel saw her talented daughter struggle with the traditional school model and began looking for a better way. She found Acton Academies. Following their continuous, self-directed learning model, she realized her dreams, moving to Tennessee and opening her own school, Acton TriStar Academy. Get in touch with Rachel: on the web: www.actontristar.com facebook: @ActonTriStarAcademy

When you don't know what you need, you need SuperKate

2024-02-2725:21

What no one tells you about career success: it’s relentless. The problem with having it all is you have to keep it going. Before you know it, even a whole night’s sleep feels out of reach.   Where do you start when there are undone tasks waiting everywhere you turn? You turn to SuperKate.   SuperKate Slepicka is that magical unicorn every busy professional needs: a personal well-being assistant. She’s concerned about your success and your wellness while you achieve it. Kate will help you make my three favorite decisions: what to eliminate, what to automate, and what to delegate. Then, she’ll support you as you take action and even take on some of those tasks for you.   Need your own personal support superhero?   Get in touch with SuperKate:  on the web: www.thesuperkate.cominstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_superkatefacebook: https://www.facebook.com/superkatelinkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/superkate/

Never helpless, never hopeless with Erinn Watkins

2024-02-2016:47

If you can jump out of a plane, what can't you do? The list was short: talk about your experiences ask for help But now, thanks to the bravery of Retired Army Master Sergeant and author Erinn Watkins, the list is non-existent. Following a decorated 29-year military career, she chose to begin writing so she could share her story of dealing with depression, seeking help, and developing the strategies that allowed her to remain hope-filled and pursue success. As an author, speaker, and mentor, Erinn freely shares her personal strategies to help others get the help they need and advance toward success. Get in touch with Erinn: on the web: https://www.erinnspeaks.com/ linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinnwatkins youtube: https://www.youtube.com/petiteprincess92⁠

Organizational genius with Mary Gallivan

2024-02-1323:06

Is it the basement, a room, a closet, or your whole house? We all have that space: the one we'd give anything to tackle except that we don't even know where to start. Lucky for us, Mary does. Mary is that unicorn we all dream of: a professional organizer who can see the forest for the trees...or our rooms for all our stuff. Mary will work for you or alongside you, helping you decide what goes, what stays, and how to store it all so you can finally live the life you dream of in your own space. Get in touch with Mary: on the web: www.justsomary.com instagram: @justsomarychs linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybarrgallivan/

Designing a Life That Will Blow Your Mind with Britney Glass

2024-02-0634:36

There's a thing I love most about independent small business owners: They do things that no one else does in ways that no one else could even dream up. So, when I met Britney Glass, interior designer and life coach, I was ready to hear more. A lot more. Britney works with high-achieving women to design lives they love *and* the spaces that will support them. She helps clear the physical and mental clutter. Ready for a fresh start with those abandoned New Year's resolutions? Join me as I talk to Britney Glass and gather tips, tools, and fresh takes to create positive change in life and business. Get in touch with Britney: on the web: www.glasstouchinteriors.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britneycglass/linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britney-glass-the-space-activator/

Growning Goodness with Farmer Samantha Foulks

2023-11-2126:10

As we all sit at Thanksgiving tables groaning with goodness this week, who better to talk to than a farmer? And not just any farmer, but as the episode will soon show, the farmer that feeds (and knows!) my family. Farmer Sam's products may be perishable, but her efforts to diversify, modernize, and share her message will be familiar to all small business owners. Join us on the farm as Samantha Foulks tells us what she does. Get in touch: on the web: www.thefarmandfiddle.com instagram: @thefarmandfiddle

Called to Lead: From Executive Coach to Spiritual Entrepreneur

2023-11-0722:58

Ever read a resume that made you stop in your tracks? My guest, Kendra Dahlstrom, has one of those resumes. Kendra has coached executives for top corporations and, in the process, learned about how they work and how she does, too. However, it wasn't until she found a way to reconcile her spiritual life with executive coaching that she encountered her next big goal: making an app that can bring the same benefits to one million of us. Intrigued? Wait until you hear more about how Kendra gets things done. Get in touch with Kendra: on the web: www.kendradahlstrom.com instagram: @spirituality_and_leadership, @soulstarawakeningfacebook: @spiritualityandleadership

Tapping into calm with Shannon Kerr

2023-10-2418:57

Remember 2020? Who could forget? Certainly not Shannon Kerr. Facing lockdown six months sober and trying to make sense of a pandemic for a preschooler, Shannon was looking for a solution and found EFT. While the Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as tapping, has been around since the 1970s, it's not always well-known. It just seems too simple, a little too good to be true. But let Shannon be the first to tell you it's just what a mom—or any other human contending with our modern anxieties—needs. And being an EFT practitioner is a small business just like—and entirely unlike—any other. Get in touch with Shannon: on the web: www.shannonkerr.ca instagram: @theshannonkerr youtube: @shannonkerreft5172

If you want it, train for it with Thalas Steele

2023-10-1025:12

Close your eyes and picture a personal trainer. Who are they working with? A celebrity, a gym rat, an athlete? What if you imagined them working with you? If you did, the trainer would be Thalas Steele. This week, you'll hear: how Thalas was pulled into fitness from his corporate career how he found those first personal training clients and opened a gym how he finds inspiration coaching the high school track team and brings that energy to his business and his clients who he's inviting out on a run Get in touch with Thalas: on the web: https://www.steelathletes.com/ on instagram: @steelathletes

Democratizing personal finance with Sarah Charles

2023-10-0329:30

When you sit down with a fee-only financial planner, you expect numbers. But you don't necessarily expect them to captivate you with the story those numbers tell. But that's exactly what Sarah Charles, co-founder of Sanctuary Financial Planning, did. She captivated me with numbers. From the 95% of women who will act as the sole financial decision-maker of their household in their lifetimes to the 93% of the population unserved by the traditional financial planning model. The numbers took my breath away, and that was before Sarah told the story behind her own numbers. Hear more from Sarah: on the web: www.sanctuaryfp.com on linked in:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-k-charles/ on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryfp_sarah/⁠

An au-some time for everyone with Donna DeJaynes

2023-09-2621:31

When we need to run an errand, whether we want to or not, we do it. But a quick trip is not that simple for all of us. When you have a family member with special needs, an outing can require special planning, calling ahead, or dividing up the family... until community members pull together to change that story. Enter Au-some Maury, the non-profit working with businesses county-wide to secure and map accommodations for special needs in our community, making a day out in Maury County a joy for all. Get in touch with Au-some Maury: on the web: www.ausomemaury.org facebook: @ausomemaury instagram: @ausomemaury

Making a fair start in family life with Jessica Hill

2023-09-1919:44

Anyone who has added a child to their family in the last decade or two knows the overwhelm and loneliness that can accompany American parenthood. But does it have to be that way? Jessica Hill says no *and* it can even bring us together both as couples and as communities. Join us as Jessica shares how she runs The Parent Collective and the change she hopes to create with Fair Play coaching. Get in touch with Jessica: on the web: https://www.theparentcollective.com facebook: @theparentcollectivetpc instagram: @theparentcollectivetpc

Turning a moment into a memory with Molly Wantland

2023-09-1215:50

What could sound more simple than family photography? You get a camera, you tell them to pose, you try to get one picture with everyone looking in the same direction, you send the Christmas cards. But if you've ever actually tried to get a family photo, you know there's nothing simple about it. Until you meet Molly. Molly Wantland is not your typical "smile and say cheese" photographer. Don't worry. She'll make sure your Christmas card is taken care of, but she will also give you so much more. She will catch your family—the people you love most—at their most authentic best and give them back to you. She's going to take your family's fleeting moments of joy and turn them into a present you can hold. And this week, she tells us how. Get in touch with Molly: on the web: www.simplyMphotography.com instagram: @simplyMphotography facebook: Simply M Photography

Moving beyond trauma into wellness and performance with Dr. Fanike

2023-08-2913:53

Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young wants you to live the life you dream of, that you were meant for, where you can be your most authentic self. And that experience is waiting for you in the space beyond the story of what happened to you in the past. Join us as Dr. Fanike shares her own story and how she now brings multiple tools, models, and experiences together to free others. Get in touch with Dr. Fanike: on the web: drfanike.com instagram: @drfanike linkedin: @drfanike

Client relationships bloom with Michelle Hughes

2023-08-2216:33

You start a business when you see that there's a better way to do things and want to share it with others. Michelle Hughes wanted the beauty and joy that flowers bring.  She was even willing to give up go-coffee to get it.  When circumstances kept her from selecting flowers one week, she realized how essential they had become and how much she wanted to share them with others. Now, she runs a flower shop like no other and shares with her customers the beauty and joy of her flowers and their memorable moments and relationships. Get in touch with Michelle: on the web: www.bloomstall.com on instagram: @thebloomstall

Life by design: finding power & joy with coach Brigette Sobus

2023-08-0122:22

As small business owners, we often focus on the numbers: running a profitable business with so many satisfied customers. My guest this week had that success and chose to let it go. Instead, in a difficult season when anyone could have justified putting their life and dreams on pause, Brigette Sobus started again and built a new business. Just so she could do what she loves and share it with others. Listen this week, and you'll hear the power and joy directly. You can reach Brigette: on the web WWW.POWERANDJOYCOACHINGACADEMY.COM on facebook @POWERANDJOYCOACHINGACADEMY on instagram @COACHBRIGETTESOBUS on linked in @BRIGETTESOBUS

Children's book illustration with Shelley Couvillion

2023-07-1830:11

Creating anything takes a leap of faith. Creating something and releasing it into the world takes courage and vulnerability. Creating something with others takes curiosity and collaboration. And making a children's book requires all of the above...plus revisions! Join us as Shelley Couvillion lets us peek behind the curtain on her life as a professional illustrator and artist to see how the mundane and the magical come together to create both children's books and a career. You can reach Shelley: on instagram: @shelley_illustrations on the web: shelleycouvillion.com

Accounting for it all with Marci Hanes

2023-07-1124:54

As a small business owner, you know you're it: sales, marketing, customer service, operations, finance. It's all you. But does it have to be that way? If you ask Marci Hanes, an accountant specializing in small businesses and sole proprietors, the answer is no. Not only does Marci not want you to feel like you have to go it alone, but she's also willing to tell you who should be on your dream team and how they should help you and your business grow. You can reach Marci: on the web: https://www.succentrixspringhill.com by email: [email protected] by phone: (931) 286-2654

Bodywork lets you work with Michelle Bulla, LMT

2023-07-0420:13

For many, massage has a very specific image: ladies who lunch laying in a spa with cucumbers over their eyes. Michelle Bulla is ready to change that image for you. Michelle shares with us why she prefers the term "bodywork" instead of massage, the role it can serve in our lives, and the level of respect and care we should expect when we choose to engage with its practitioners. With such a clear view of the experience she wants to offer, it's no wonder Michelle is a small business owner too. Hear about her quick start, how she chooses to structure her days, and the surprising way she finds to reengage at the sticking points we all encounter. You can reach Michelle: on the web: https://michellebulla_lmt.massagetherapy.com/ on instagram: @michellebulla.lmton facebook : Michelle Bulla, LMT

Creating Big Life Magic with Debra Driscoll (Deb D)

2023-06-2730:47

You’ve heard the saying when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  Debra Driscoll’s message is like that but so much BIGGER.  Deb D is on a mission to share that when life breaks us open with tragedy, we can make true joy and fulfillment by reconnecting with our soul’s purpose.  She calls it BIG LIFE MAGIC.  And what is magic?  In Deb D’s view, it’s whatever you dream of doing, creating, or being in the world in a way that is true to your most authentic sense of self.     You can reach Deb: on the web: https://biglifemagic.com/on youtube: https://bit.ly/BigLifeMagicYouTubeon instagram: @biglifemagic

From corporate to community: insuring your future with Matt Harms

2023-06-2025:24

People buy insurance for two reasons: Because they have to, in which case they use an online low-rate finder or call the 800-number in an ad Because they want peace of mind Matt Harms went out on a limb after a successful but all-consuming corporate career to bring you experience #2. He tells us all about the aha moment that shifted his focus from money to time, from corporate targets to local community, and how he applied his experience leading teams and improving processes to become Farmers Insurance Rookie of the Year. You can reach Matt at:  on the web at matthewharmsagency.com on facebook @matthewharms on twitter @realmattharms on tiktok @friendlyinsuranceagent

How to Cope: what houseplants can teach us about life and business with Holly Freeman

2023-06-1319:42

We've all heard the saying that the riches are in the niches. Holly Freeman is the first to acknowledge how niche her many interests are. But she offers us a twist: Go all in on your passion for a niche, and you'll find connection. And where connection happens, success follows. In other words: love it out loud, and they will come. Hear how serial entrepreneur Holly turned an attempt to cope with 2020 and fill an empty storefront into a thriving houseplant shop business. A business that puts her family first while gathering plant lovers, introverts, and first-time and re-emerging creatives to build a community. You can reach Holly at: on the web at https://www.copecolumbia.com on facebook @copecolumbia on instagram @copecolumbia

Summer break!

2023-06-060:32

While there is no new episode this week, listen in for a sneak preview of upcoming guests.

Making the climb is easier with a partner: Brittany Ryan and Lydia Fowler of Climb Performance Therapies

2023-05-3026:40

Have you ever tried to address an issue with your health and ended up running from one specialist to the next? You know that somehow it should be easier and better than this. These things should work together for you, right? It turns out it's not just the patients who think that. It's also the providers. Brittany Ryan, a physical therapist, and Lydia Fowler, a registered dietitian nutritionist, are two who did something about it. Together they run Climb Performance Therapies, helping their clients address their diagnoses and health concerns from the inside out *and* from the outside in. Listen as they share a story of hope for change in how we heal, feel, and live.

Two very different attorneys, Part II: Bevin Lyle, real estate and probate

2023-05-2321:32

Bevin Lyle never saw herself as a small business owner, but she did see herself earning the offer of partner in her small law firm. When that offer came, it turns out small business ownership—of not one but two firms—came with it. And like all the other independent small business owners, Bevin is now tackling endless business tasks while trying to hold focus on what matters most: solving her clients' real-life problems and providing access to those who may not (yet) believe it's within their reach. Listen for a mix of practical solutions—how to put that planner to work!—and empowerment—how to make the most of your experience with any professional you hire. You can reach Bevin at:  web: www.dalehuttoandlyle.com www.maurycountytitle.com instagram: @bevinlyle @dalehuttoandlyle @maurycountytitle

Two very different attorneys, Part I: Kevin Latta, criminal defense

2023-05-1630:43

Kevin Latta may work in a small firm, but he has big ideals. He's taking phone calls, running from meeting to meeting, and fighting red tape like every other small business owner. But then he's arguing constitutional issues, holding the line on our system of justice, and committing to empathy in the face of brutal circumstances that most of us do not encounter. Hear how Kevin's work is just like yours—and nothing like yours—and why that should thrill all of us. * *A note about this episode: Due to the nature of his work, Kevin mentions concepts that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. If you are listening with children present, I suggest headphones or saving this episode for another time. You can reach Kevin at:  web: https://pbslawtn.com instagram: @kevlatta

Child development (and business development) with Bethaney Nielsen

2023-05-0928:19

Bethaney Nielsen isn't just a pediatric physical therapist or the co-owner of Villages Child Development; she's also a mom. Her superpower is being able to look at motherhood, child development, healthcare, wellness, community, and business through *both* of those lenses. Bethaney doesn't just see things as they are: she sees what could be, what needs to be, and what will be with her—and our—consistent, incremental efforts. And she's ready to strategize a way forward and celebrate each step along the path.

Lifelong movement and lifelong learning with Pilates instructor Megan White

2023-05-0219:10

When I sat down to talk with Megan White—a pilates, dance, and movement instructor and owner of Movement Lab in Columbia, Tennessee—I thought I would learn more about how movement benefits our bodies, and I did. But that was only the beginning. Megan shares with us how her childhood steeped in dance, where her curiosity was encouraged, eventually led her to start multiple businesses. Through entrepreneurship, Megan has been able to share with her clients not only the freedom of movement that Pilates brings but the freedom to explore, adapt, and grow at any life stage. You can reach Megan and learn more about Pilates at: web: https://www.movementlabtn.com facebook: @movementlabtn instagram: @movementlabtn

Bringing professional theatre to your hometown with Kate Foreman

2023-04-2517:11

I know Kate Foreman, the executive director of Watershed Public Theatre in Columbia, TN. Yet, she surprised me! More than once. And I bet you'll be surprised too: at just how much business it takes to make creativity fly at how much you have in common with someone who started a theatre company at the lifelong impact of childhood extracurricular activities at the role that the arts can play in our lives, our communities, and our businesses if we let them Come let Kate shift your viewpoint once as you listen to her story and a second time when you take her up on her offer to go see your first (or next) show. You can get in touch at: watershedpublictheatre.org facebook: WatershedTheatreInstagram: @watershedtheatretwitter: @WatershedPT

Pursuing health and hope at the root with Jody Norcio, CNHP

2023-04-1822:11

Jody Norcio wasn't always a certified natural health practitioner. She was an entrepreneur and coach. But after a dog bite sent her on a seven-year journey to reclaim her health, she found a passion for assisting others who also need to reclaim their health and their hope. Listen this week as Jody shares the foundational habits she works on with clients to restore both their well-being and their belief. Visit Jody on Instagram: @attheroot_tnor FB: @attheroot.tn