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Soul Sessions Jackson

Be it our people, music, food, history or culture, there’s always something good to talk about in the City With Soul, Jackson, Mississippi! Visit Jackson is the destination organization charged with connecting, engaging and inspiring the city with a rewarding sense-of-place for visitors and an economically beneficial and an enhanced quality-of-life for residents.

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00:15:56

Liz Brister | Downtown Jackson Partners

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2025/09/19

On today's show, we're chatting with Liz Brister, the dynamo president of Downtown Jackson Partners who's been leading the charge to change perceptions about our capital city's core since February. From sunrise workouts at Pinnacle Green to five-course dinners under harvest moons in Smith Park, Liz is proving that downtown Jackson isn't just Mississippi's urban heart – it's a place worth falling in love with all over again.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-liz-brister

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00:14:20

Dr. Tonja Murphy | MS Book Festival

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2025/09/05

On today’s show, we're talking with Dr. Tonja Murphy, the community engagement director for the Mississippi Book Festival, about what she calls their "Super Bowl" - the annual literary lawn party happening September 13 at the Mississippi State Capitol. From debut novelists to cookbook characters like Swamp Dog, from writing workshops to children's poetry sessions, Tonja's helping to orchestrate a day that can help anyone fall back in love with reading.TRANSCRIPT:

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00:11:37

Alex Davis | HBCU Classic

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2025/08/22

On today's show, Alex Davis is the visionary behind the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands. He's bringing an unprecedented celebration of band culture to Jackson, complete with food trucks, VIP field access, and the chance for high school musicians to rub shoulders with collegiate legends like JSU's Sonic Boom of the South.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-alex-davis

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00:12:19

Sade Meeks | Growing Resistance in the South

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2025/08/08

On today's show, we're talking with Sade Meeks, a registered dietitian and founder of Growing Resilience in the South—GRITS—an organization fighting for food justice here in Mississippi. She's making a documentary called "Food as Resistance" that challenges everything we think we know about Southern foods, and she's proving that catfish and greens aren't just comfort food—they're weapons against food inequality.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-sade-meeks

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00:13:41

Alexis Noble | Vibe Studio JXN

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2025/07/25

On today's show, we're talking with Alexis Noble, the powerhouse gallery owner and creative director who's transforming an unexpected location in a University Boulevard shopping center into Jackson's creative hub. She's the founder of Vibe Studio and the Mashup and a Change Collective fellow who's proving art doesn't have to be elitist. It just has to be accessible.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-alexis-noble

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00:13:13

Thabi Moyo | National Folk Festival

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2025/07/11

On today's show, we're talking with Thabi Moyo, the local director for the National Folk Festival, coming to Jackson November 7th through 9th. She left her beloved job at the Mississippi Film Office to take on this massive three-year cultural celebration. And she's here to tell us why this free festival will be unlike anything Jackson has ever experienced. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-thabi-moyo

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00:12:26

MAYA KYLES

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2025/06/27

On today's show, we talk with Maya Kyles, a dynamic drummer and Jackson native who's carved out her own space in the city's vibrant music scene. From the gospel roots of the Mississippi Mass Choir to the spotlight at the Chicago Blues Festival, Maya's journey is as soulful as it is steady. We'll dive into her influences, her evolution as a musician, and that moment she stepped out from behind the drums and into the mic, literally. We spent a little time together at the Chicago Blues

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00:12:23

Gerry Wilson | Author

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2025/06/13

On today's show, we're sitting down with Jackson author Gerry Wilson, who published her first novel at the age of 82. She shares how her life in MississippiHer years as a teacher and her lifelong love of writing all came together to shape her book, "That Pinson Girl," and what it means to find your voice at any stage in life. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-gerry-wilson

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00:15:01

Michelle McAdoo | MS Blues Trail featuring Chicago...

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2025/05/30

On today's show, we’re celebrating the roots and rhythms of Mississippi blues and its powerful connection to the Chicago Blues Festival with Visit Mississippi’s Michelle McAdoo. From the local legends to their lasting legacies, Michelle will help us explore how Mississippi continues to shape—and share—the soundtrack of the south.TRANSCRIPT and SHOW NOTES: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-michelle-mcadoo

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00:15:49

Austin Evans and Richard Patrick | Cathead Distillery

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2025/05/16

We're catching up with Austin Evans and Richard Patrick, co-founders of Cathead Distillery. With bourbon, gin, and liqueurs, plus a music festival that's just as soulful as their spirits. They're here to talk Cathead Jam, community, and the culture that keeps them rooted in Jackson.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-cathead

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00:09:16

KIMBERLEE COOPER MAKERS FEST

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2025/05/02

We're catching up with Kimberlee Cooper from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the organization behind Mississippi Makers Fest, a free family friendly celebration of local art, music and food. From pottery demos to American Idol headliners, Kimberly shares how this growing festival turns downtown Jackson into a showcase of Mississippi creativity.

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00:11:40

Maureen Smith | Metro Master Gardeners

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2025/04/18

On today's show, we're talking with Maureen Scott, a certified Master Gardener and member of the Metro Master Gardeners Association. From her work at Greenwood Cemetery and the Ag Museum Herb Garden to a touching award-winning project at St. Dominic's, Maureen shares how gardening can be both personal therapy and public service. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-maureen-scott

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00:15:52

Ryan Parker | Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival

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2025/03/30

On today's show, we're talking with Ryan Parker, the executive director of the Mississippi Film Society, bringing Hollywood to Mississippi's capital city. Ryan accomplishes this through special screenings and the upcoming Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival, bringing a passion for creating shared experiences to our local movie screens.

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00:13:04

Anna Traylor | Eudora Welty House & Garden

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2025/03/19

Think great writers are all serious business? Not in Jackson, where literary legend Eudora Welty left her mark with both brilliance and playful spirit! On today's show, we're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Eudora Welty House with Welty Education Specialist Anna Traylor, who's bringing the beloved author's vibrant legacy to new generations at this perfectly preserved piece of Jackson history.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-anna-traylor

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00:15:02

Amanda FitzGerald | Jackson Food & Wine

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2025/02/26

From appetizers to entrées, Jackson's culinary scene is serving up a feast for the senses that's as rich as our Mississippi soil. On today's show, we're dishing with Amanda Fitzgerald from the local palate about the much-anticipated JXN Food & Wine festival, where over 30 chefs from across the South will bring their unique flavors to our capital city for a two-day culinary celebration.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-amanda-fitzgerald-jfw

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00:13:12

Eddie Wright | Eddie Wright BBQ

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2025/02/21

Sometimes losing your tech job leads you straight to your calling – just ask the man who turned his weekend hobby into Jackson's hottest food truck. On today's show, we visit with Eddie Wright of Eddie Wright BBQ.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-eddie-wright

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00:14:20

Chef Enrika Williams | Fauna Foodworks

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2025/01/30

From Beatles inspired dishes to family style feasts, Chef Enrika Williams proves that nostalgia can be deliciously innovative. From nerding out about Apple varieties with Chef Hunter Evans at Elvie's to watching him shine at the James Beard House in New York recently, Enrika shares what makes Jackson's collaborative food scene so special. Plus she gives us a glimpse of what's cooking for the upcoming Jackson Food and Wine Festival and reveals the food trends she sees emerging in 2025.TRANSCRIPT:

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00:11:13

Chef Chaz Lindsay | Rowan's

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2025/01/22

On today's show, restaurateur Chaz Lindsay takes us inside his newest venture, Rowan's - a neighborhood pub that's 'family-friendly by day, a little loose at night.' From fried bologna sandwiches to weenie martinis, we'll explore how this former donut shop is being transformed into Belhaven's newest gathering spot, plus get the scoop on what's cooking at the upcoming Jackson Food and Wine Festival.TRANSCRIPT and SHOW NOTES: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-chaz-lindsay

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00:15:21

Trey Malone: Northshore Specialty Roasters

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2025/01/10

Think coffee is just a quick caffeine fix? Think again—it's an art, a science, and a connection to the world around us. We’re diving in with Trey Malone—coffee aficionado and CEO at Northshore Specialty Roasters—about how a great cup of coffee isn’t just about the brew, but about creating spaces that connect us all.TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-trey-malone

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00:13:37

Dr Roderick Little And Katie Coats | 2025 Tournament...

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2024/12/20

In this episode of Soul Sessions, we celebrate Mississippi's cultural spotlight at the Tournament of Roses Parade. Dr. Roderick Little, Director of the Sonic Boom of the South, discusses the band's preparation and significance in representing Jackson and HBCUs. Katie Coats from Visit Mississippi shares insights on their first-ever float honoring musical legends Elvis Presley and B.B. King, emphasizing the importance of showcasing Mississippi's rich musical heritage to a global audience.TRANSCRIPT:

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