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Meanwhile in Memphis with New Memphis

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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00:48:23

S5E15 - Realized Potential with Memphis 3.0

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2025/04/15

Great cities deserve great city plans, and Memphis 3.0 (the city's first comprehensive plan in 40 years!) is the product of research, partnership, and citywide passion. John Zeanah (Division of Planning and Development) and Christina Edingbourgh (City of Memphis) share the nuances of the plan, the importance of on-going collaboration, and why everyone has a part to play in the city's future.Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis 3.0 About Memphis 3.0 (includes glossary or terms,

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00:59:51

S5E14 - Revisiting the History and Impact of WYXR

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2025/04/08

"That is what records are, they are just evidence or proof that someone was here, that they had a statement, and that they left a mark on this world."Curious about the journey of Crosstown Concourse's radio station? Dive into the vision of the founders Jared "JayB" Boyd and Robby Grant, the history of the station, and learn what role dialogue plays within that rich history. NOTE: This episode originally aired in October 2024. Resources mentioned in this episode

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00:50:02

S5E13 - Planning for People and Places

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2025/04/01

City and regional planning is about more than getting people from Point A to Point B. These community plans become the neighborhoods and physical spaces that communities inhabit to live, work, play, learn, and thrive. Hear about the importance of collaboration in city planning from Dr. Charlie Santo (University of Memphis) and Rory Thomas (Memphis Medical District Collaborative).Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Medical District Collaborative Department of City and Regional

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00:45:59

S5E12 - Engaging Students and Companies for Success

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2025/03/25

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 —

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00:43:46

S5E11 - Enhancing the Community and City Culture

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2025/03/18

"You can complain about what you don't have or you can build what you want. If we want a prosperous Memphis, we can't expect anyone to give it to us. It is something that we have to work, spend our own blood, sweat, and tears to build. Whether it's a business, your career, or anything -- you can complain about it or you can build it." -- Alan Gumbel, COO of The Black Chamber of MemphisEach Spring, Memphis spotlights some of the most celebrated restaurants in the city during Memphis Black

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00:35:17

S5E10 - Safety First with Mayor Young

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2025/03/11

"Year over year, we’ve established a goal where we want to reduce crime by overall by at least 10 percent each year and overall we want to have about a 40 percent reduction from where we were in 2023, and so fare we’re trending in the right direction." — Mayor Paul Young The City of Memphis recently announced specific goals for reducing crime and a plan for increasing safety in the city. In this conversation with Mayor Paul Young shares some of the plan specifics, including... the

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S5E9 - Meeting on Common Ground with Public Spaces

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2025/03/04

Memphis may not have any national parks, but our parks are getting national recognition. Whether you visit your neighborhood park or one of the city's signature green spaces, you can celebrate the role that collaboration, innovation, and community-centered planning play in making Memphis a vibrant place to live, work, and play. Two of the newest leaders in this work, Kaci Murley (Overton Park Conservancy) and Marcha Allen (Memphis Parks)share a peak behind the scenes to some of the city's most

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S5E1 - Art in the Park: More than a Monument

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2025/02/21

As Medical District Park unveils its newest asset, Lakeisha Edwards (UrbanArt Comission) and renowned artist Molly Gochman reveal the connection between this high-profile public space in the heart of Memphis and the community it serves. They share what led to the creation of an interactive sculpture that invites the community to rethink its relationship with monuments. See “Monuments to Motherhood” in Medical District Park, located in the heart of the Memphis Medical District. Did you know this

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00:40:20

S5E7 - Sharing Innovation with 2024 TEDxMemphis Talks

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2025/02/18

TEDx amplifies ideas worth sharing, and TEDxMemphis brings the big ideas coming out of Memphis to life on the stage! Today, we're sharing a few talks from the 2024 TEDxMemphis conference. We want to reiterate that each and every one of YOU has a unique idea that can spur innovation, create a dialogue, change the narrative, and champion causes.... but first.. you have to share that idea.Bill Seely's 2024 TEDxMemphis talk The power of school spirit Jil Jordan Greene's 2024 TEDxMemphis talk The

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00:43:56

S5E6 - Serving up More than a Meal with MIFA and...

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2025/02/11

Why should organizations place collaboration above competition? Today we’re having a conversation about what can happen when organizations put the community first. Tonya Bradley-Parker (MIFA) and Megan Williams (Regional One Health) share how they collaborate and innovate to create sustainable solutions for the Mid-South.Resources mentioned in this episode include: Meals on Wheels MIFA MIFA’s Plus One program MLGW Regional One Health Complex Care Program at Regional One Health Elvis Presley

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00:52:08

S5E5 - Preserving and Protecting Land for Generations...

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2025/02/04

How does conservation impact both today and the future? The state of Tennessee has a wealth of natural assets, and in today’s conversation, we’re learning about a recent investment that organizations at the state level made in West Tennessee to designate a new state forest just outside of Memphis. This exciting new project shines a light on the need for breadth and depth of collaboration to power progress at all levels, and we’re excited to share what this new level of investment means for

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S5E4 - Connecting our City through Celebrate What's...

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2025/01/28

How do parks (and other shared spaces) make a city more connected and magnetic? In today's conversation, we're hear a conversation-from-the-stage about the nuances of SMART cities and how Memphis' enviable ecosystem of public spaces edges out the competition.In this episode, you'll hear from: Jamal Bodie of Bloom Memphis, Nick Walker of Memphis Parks, Chandell Ryan of Downtown Memphis Commission, Billy Orgle of Tower Ventures, moderator, Barbara Hyde of The Hyde Family Foundation. Resources

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00:54:55

S5E3 - Sparking Social Change with 2024 TEDxMemphis...

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2025/01/21

How can ideas transform the way people interact? Today we’re exploring what it means to create social change. Yesterday was MLK Day, a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As such, we felt it was a fitting time to reflect on ideas that, at their core, transform individuals and community. Resources mentioned in this episode include: National Civil Rights Museum King Day celebrations Chris Street's TEDxMemphis Talk titled

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00:42:20

S5E2 - Transformative Tech Talent

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2025/01/14

Can your ideas create a brighter future for Memphis? In this conversation with Jessica Lotz (Innovate Memphis) and Antonio Adams (City of Memphis) we explore how Memphis is leading in innovation and how individual talent is note only seen but celebrated in creating a more prosperous future for the city.Resources mentioned in this episode include: Innovate Memphis Previous conversation with Innovate Memphis can be found here and here City of Memphis Using AI and Smart City Technology at the 2024

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00:58:21

S5E1 - Favorite Things: "Creating Healthier...

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2025/01/07

Do you know the areas in which the Memphis medical field is a leading innovator in lifesaving research being used across the globe? If your answer was “childhood cancer,” you are correct...but only partially! Dr. Michelle Taylor (Shelby County Health Department) and Elizabeth Propst (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) join us for a conversation to expand our understanding of the global innovations in public health that are needed to shape healthy communities and how those connect to Memphis

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S4E51 - Favorite Things: "Everyone's Favorite...

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2024/12/31

"You borrow things from your neighbors, and the library is everyone's neighbor. We lend you our books, our space; why not lend other stuff, too?" They say don’t judge a book by the cover, but what about libraries? Memphis is full of unique libraries that create access and opportunity, not only for knowledge, but experiences. Today we’re chatting with Anthony Lucatelli and Jenna Pertl of Memphis Public Libraries to share about the access made possible through collaboration, specifically

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S4E50 - Favorite Things: "The Not-So-Secret Garden"

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2024/12/24

How do you continue to grow what you know? With 96 acres, 30 specialty gardens, and a tropical plant house that opened earlier this year, Memphis Botanic Garden offers the people of all ages and interests opportunities for education, relaxation, and connection. Olivia Wall and Gina Harris drop by to share the role the gardens play in experiential learning for all, all year long. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) Holiday Wonders at Memphis Botanic Garden MBG

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S4E49 - Favorite Things: "How We Are Shapes How They...

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2024/12/17

Do our first years really determine the rest of our lives? Dr. Kandace Thomas of First 8 Memphis and Kimberly Carter of Brilliant Minds Child Development Center share how infant mental health impacts children and those caring for them. First 8 Memphis conducted a to glean data directly from those in our community, and some of the findings may surprise you. Resources mentioned in this episode include: First 8 Memphis Tennessee Department of Children's Services NEXT Memphis Tennessee Early

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S4E48 - The Power of Perspective with 2024...

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2024/12/10

When is the last time you connected with someone who looks, acts, or thinks differently than you? Today we're exploring how being different can be a superpower. Memphis is a vibrant community made up of out-of-the-box thinkers, countless creatives, and innovators who march to the beat of their own drums. In today's episode we'll hear from three TEDxMemphis speakers who shared impactful ideas that shine a light on the power of perspective and the magic that can happen when we're curious. Resources

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S4E47 - The Ins and Outs of Nonprofits

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2024/12/03

What is a nonprofit? As we were gearing up for the super bowl of our sector (aka Giving Tuesday), we realized we needed to cover the fundamentals of nonprofits. What makes these organizations unique? Who governs them? How do they operate? We’re getting answers to all of these questions and more with Tennessee Nonprofit Network's Kevin Dean.Resources mentioned in this episode include: Tennessee Nonprofit Network "I was told there would be snacks..." A Nonprofit Podcast Hope

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