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Phoenix Pod

Phoenix Club of Nashville

Official podcast of The Phoenix Club of Nashville. www.phoenixclubofnashville.org Music Credit: Chill Circles by Brent Hunter

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#027 | Riki Rattner | BeWell in School

Phoenix Pod ·

2025/10/28

What if every classroom taught kids how to breathe, regulate, and belong?In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Riki Rattner, founder of Be Well in School, a Nashville nonprofit redefining mental health and mindfulness in education.Riki shares her journey from growing up in a high-pressure academic environment to creating a program that helps students and teachers manage stress, build emotional resilience, and foster real connection. Together, they explore how Be

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00:41:55

#026 | Empowering Students Through Financial Literacy

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2025/05/30

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Thomas Magevney, a former teacher and current program lead at Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee. They unpack why hands-on financial education matters, how programs like JA BizTown and JA Finance Park bring real-world economics to life for students, and the power of exposing kids to career possibilities early on. From funny classroom moments to eye-opening lessons in budgeting, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone

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00:42:58

#025 | Sam High | 2025 President-Elect

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2025/03/27

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Sam High, President-Elect of the Phoenix Club of Nashville, to talk about his journey from Birmingham to Nashville, with a surprising detour working on a ranch in Wyoming.Sam shares how he found his way into the Phoenix Club, why volunteering and venture philanthropy are at the core of his involvement, and what motivated him to take on the challenge of a three-year leadership role. They dive into the importance of service, the

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00:43:30

#024 | Blake Hogan | Nashville Door Closer

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2025/02/28

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Blake Hogan, a legacy member of the Phoenix Club of Nashville, Marine veteran, and former CEO of Bunker Labs. Now leading Nashville Door Closer, Blake is focused on growing a 50-year-old company while reconnecting with the city he’s called home for nearly a decade.Blake and Jovica dive into his transition from running a national nonprofit for veteran entrepreneurs to leading an established business in a hands-on industry. They

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01:02:56

#023 | Shaka Mitchell | American Federation for Children

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2025/01/15

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Shaka Mitchell, a legacy member of the Phoenix Club of Nashville and a passionate advocate for education reform and civic growth. With deep ties to the community, Shaka has been at the forefront of conversations about how cities like Nashville can evolve while maintaining opportunities for all.Shaka and Jovica explore the transformation of Nashville—from its modest beginnings to its current status as a booming cultural and

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00:49:22

#022 | Max Rykov | Nashville International Center for...

Phoenix Pod ·

2024/12/23

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Max Rykov from the Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE)—the largest refugee resettlement agency in Tennessee. NICE has been at the forefront of supporting refugees and immigrants, providing critical services like housing, employment assistance, youth programs, and pathways to citizenship.Max shares his personal story as a refugee from Uzbekistan, his family’s journey to the U.S., and the challenges of

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00:52:03

#021 | Garrison Snell | Snell Ventures

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2024/11/29

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Garrison Snell— founder of Snell Ventures, a values-driven holding company focused on acquiring and preserving family-owned businesses while making meaningful community impacts.They discuss Garrison’s fascinating journey, from selling his first business at 24 to finding a deeper purpose in building businesses that prioritize people and values over profits. Garrison opens up about the lessons he’s learned in leadership, the

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00:46:50

#020 | Brandon P. Haskins, Sr., Ed.D | Transformative...

Phoenix Pod ·

2024/10/03

In this episode of the Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic talks with Dr. Brandon Haskins—an educator with over a decade of experience in leadership, program development, strategic planning, counseling, consulting, and student development. Dr. Haskins has expertise in curriculum design and implementation, enhancing academic performance, and promoting diversity in educational environments.They discuss pressing challenges in education, including how traditional schooling falls short of preparing

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00:53:33

#019 | Entrepreneurial Wisdom: From Vision to Reality

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2024/06/28

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic talks with John Boots, founder of Expedition Group and legacy member of the Phoenix Club; Greg Skloot, President-Elect and managing partner at Bridge Crest Partners; and Rohit Padmanabhan, president of Phoenix Club and founder of Lotus Asset Management.John, Greg, and Rohit discuss their unique entrepreneurial journeys, sharing the motivations that led them to start their businesses and the challenges they've faced along the way. They

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00:49:10

#018 | Faith Family Medicine

Phoenix Pod ·

2024/05/23

In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic talks with Phillip Ellenburg, President and CEO, and Sherry Mast, COO, of Faith Family Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.Phillip and Sherry discuss the center's mission to provide sliding scale primary care to the working uninsured. They share the center’s origins, its holistic approach to healthcare, and the welcoming environment they’ve created for patients. Learn about their innovative services, including multilingual support, a

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00:38:00

#017 | Marcus Meneese | Stronger Than My Father

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2024/04/02

Marcus E. Meneese is the Founder and Executive Director of Stronger Than My Father, Inc., a Christian 501(c)(3) organization created in 2013. The organization’s mission is to educate, inspire and transform today’s youth to fulfill their God-given purpose.For the past 20 years, Marcus has actively worked as a youth mentor. He believes his purpose is to coach and develop youth to become responsible adults and good parents, preparing them to become ‘Stronger Than Their Fathers.In 2016, Marcus launched

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#016 | Chip Howorth | Managing Partner at Adapt...

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2024/03/06

Chip Howorth is a former President of Phoenix Club and a former Member of the Year. He currently serves as the Managing Partner at Adapt Development Company here in Nashville, TN.Chip's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chip-howorth-1981851b The Phoenix Club of Nashville is a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization of young men with a dual mission to benefit under-served youth in Middle Tennessee and to develop our members into leaders in their community and in business. Members of the Phoenix

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00:46:22

#015 | Greg Skloot | Bridge Crest Partners &...

Phoenix Pod ·

2024/01/31

Greg Skloot is Managing Partner at Bridge Crest Partners, a buy-side M&A search firm based in Nashville. Previously, he was co-founder and CEO of Crystal, an AI software startup backed by Salesforce Ventures. He is also co-author of Predicting Personality, a book published by Wiley about using AI to understand people and win more business.Prior, Greg was VP Growth at Netpulse (70 employees, $40M funding) where he led sales, customer success, marketing and operations. It was acquired in 2018 by

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00:58:56

#014 | Larry Kloess | 2023 Member of the Year

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/12/28

Larry Kloess is a native Nashvillian with family roots going all the way back to the founding of Fort Nashborough by his ancestors, the Donelsons. After growing up in the suburbs of Nashville (Brentwood, Franklin, and Hendersonville) he spent several years away from Music City attending Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and working in Colorado and California for brief stints. After the May 2010 Nashville flood, he returned home and subsequently founded a pop-up concert curation and

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01:01:54

#013 | Mary Trapnell & LeAnn Walters | Nashville...

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/10/31

On this episode we address the issue of human trafficking with Mary Trapnell and LeAnn Walters, members of the Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition (NHTC). They share personal experiences and journeys to this critical work. LeAnn, a survivor, now supports victims through NHTC, while Mary discusses her awakening to the prevalence of trafficking. We explore traffickers' tactics and mindset, shedding light on this often-hidden crime. NHTC provides essential resources and community to

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01:22:30

#012 | Scott Hearon | Nashville Coaching Coalition

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/09/29

Scott Hearon is a native Nashvillian who grew up playing youth sports in the gyms and fields all over Middle Tennessee. A remarkably average athlete, Scott did not make a big impact in the high school stat columns, but he found his niche as a gifted leader and communicator among his teammates and coaches. Scott attended Baylor University and earned a degree in Communications and a minor in Business. While at Baylor, he met new football coach, Art Briles, during football tryouts when Coach Briles

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00:52:47

#011 | Micah Lacher | Principal at Anchor Investments

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/08/30

Micah is the President of Anchor Investments and founder of Mission Hotels, a unique hotel brand that donates a majority of its profits to underserved communities. With a background in real estate investment and development, Micah has been involved in nearly $300 million worth of transactions over the past seventeen years, including the acquisition and development of 3 million square feet of commercial real estate. Committed to his community, he has held board and volunteer roles with various

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00:41:48

#010 | Natalie Hennessy Firkser | The Aloe Family

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/07/26

The Aloe Family is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide opportunities for education, well-being, self-sufficiency and healing to resilient communities and individuals facing challenges of poverty and lack of family support. https://www.thealoefamily.com/ Social Media: @thealoefamily The Phoenix Club of Nashville is a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization of young men with a dual mission to benefit under-served youth in Middle Tennessee and to develop our members into leaders in

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01:08:42

#009 | Nashville Mayoral Forum

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/06/28

PCON Mayoral Candidate Forum We are excited to bring you an exclusive audio of the PCON Mayoral Candidate Forum, which took place on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. The discussion was moderated by Steve Cavendish, president and editor of the Nashville Banner, along with Demetria Kalodimos, executive producer of the same organization. The Nashville Banner is a locally owned and community-supported civic news

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00:55:00

#008 | Demetrius B. Short | CEO at Transformation...

Phoenix Pod ·

2023/05/23

Demetrius B. Short, CEO & Founder of Transformation Life Center. Over a decade has passed, since he walked across the stage as the first in his immediate family to complete the process of obtaining a college degree. To this day, Transformation Life Center CEO, Demetrius Short reflects on how his real-world experience did not come without struggles and obstacles stemming from his matriculation in the early 90’s. While pursuing his undergraduate degree from Fisk University, Demetrius witnessed

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