cityCURRENT Memphis Radio Show

Our cityCURRENT Radio Show airs each Sunday from 7-8 AM across all four Cumulus Media Memphis radio stations, which reach more than 750,000 listeners each week: Kix 106, 98.1 The Max, 98.9 The Roar, and 103.5 WRBO.

The show focuses on positives and features interviews with a mix of business and community leaders who discuss trends, efforts, lessons learned, and ways to get engaged and make an impact in the Mid-South.

 

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Deb Macfarlan Enright highlights book, Board to Death, playbook to help transform nonprofit boards

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Deb Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D., who highlights her new book, “Board to Death: Transform Your Nonprofit Board into a Strategic Catalyst for Change.” Deb discusses her background working with nonprofits from various perspectives, including serving on boards and as a consultant. She explains that her new book addresses the gap in literature about board member experience and strategic engagement. The book aims to help CEOs, executive directors, board chairs, nonprofit board members, and aspiring board members understand their roles and contribute effectively to nonprofit missions. Deb shares how the book provides a strategic playbook for nonprofit

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John Shearer highlights Academy 4 and growth of mentor program for 4th and 5th graders in Memphis

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews John Shearer, Executive Director of Academy 4, who highlights how the nonprofit organization is changing lives through relationships and ensuring that every 4th grader gets their own mentor. John discusses Academy 4’s growth from serving one school in Fort Worth, Texas, to now operating in 60 schools with over 6,000 volunteers, including their programs at Leadership Prep Academy and Oakshire Elementary in Memphis, Tennessee, where they will serve a combined 365 students between 4th and 5th grade programs. The organization’s signature program provides every 4th grader with a mentor for 90 minutes monthly, followed by

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Beverly Robertson and Dwayne Spencer highlight CEO Build, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, and Beverly Robertson, co-founder of Trust Marketing & Communications and former CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce, who both highlight the CEO Build initiative, which aims to engage business leaders in affordable housing construction and community development. Beverly explains that affordable housing is essential for workforce stability in Memphis, as stable housing leads to stronger neighborhoods, economic mobility, and better quality of life. She emphasizes that businesses should support initiatives like Habitat for Humanity’s CEO Build to strengthen the local workforce

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Alex Shockey and Sridhar Sunkara highlight WaveRock, offering strategic roadmap for your business

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Alex Shockey, CEO, and Sridhar Sunkara, co-founder of WaveRock, who highlight the Growth Navigator and AI-powered growth strategy platform designed to help small businesses access strategic planning benefits previously only available to large enterprises. Sridhar explains that WaveRock addresses the challenge of high costs for strategic consulting by combining their team’s expertise in technology, AI, and growth strategy while Alex details the simple 12-question wizard interface that produces tailored growth plans based on established frameworks. Alex emphasizes that what distinguishes WaveRock from generic AI tools is the structured expertise of the founders, particularly Mark and

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Inside Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab: 100 Years of Excellence in Senior Living & Rehabilitation

What does exceptional senior care look like in today’s world? In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Baylee Less-Eiseman from Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab to discuss their mission of providing compassionate, person-centered care while helping seniors live with dignity, purpose, and the highest quality of life. Serving the Mid-South for generations, Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab has built a reputation for excellence in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, memory support, and short-term recovery. Their team focuses on treating every resident like family while creating an environment that promotes healing, independence, and meaningful connections. Learn

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The Reality of Diaper Insecurity & How Sweet Cheeks Is Making a Difference

What if something as basic as a clean diaper determined a family’s ability to work, attend daycare, or keep their child healthy? In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Cori Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry, to discuss the growing issue of diaper insecurity and how one Memphis nonprofit is providing hope, dignity, and practical support to thousands of families. Since its founding, Sweet Cheeks has distributed more than 2 million diapers to families across the Mid-South while partnering with community organizations, volunteers, and donors to meet one of the most

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Julie Henderson highlights Data Facts, new vID technology to verify a job candidate’s identity

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews cityCURRENT partner, Julie Henderson, Chief Revenue Officer at DataFacts, who highlights the 100% woman-owned consumer reporting agency and background check company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, that has been operating globally for 37 years. Julie details various background screening services offered, including criminal record searches, employment and education verifications, social media checks, and drug testing, with particular emphasis on their national criminal search that includes alias and address history components. Julie notes that industry regulations and risk tolerance are key factors in determining the appropriate background check services for clients. Julie explains that background checks cost

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How The Refuge Center Is Making Mental Health Care Accessible for Everyone

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, but access to compassionate, affordable care can make all the difference. In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with leaders from The Refuge Center for Counseling to discuss their mission of providing professional counseling services that bring hope, healing, and restoration to individuals, couples, and families throughout Middle Tennessee. The conversation explores the growing need for accessible mental health care, the barriers many people face when seeking support, and how The Refuge Center works to ensure that finances are never the reason someone goes without the help they need. They

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Meet CRUSH!: The Crush-and-Sniff Floor Mat Everyone’s Talking About

What if one of the most overlooked products in your car could be completely reimagined? In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Phil Cohen, Co-Founder of CRUSH! to discuss how a simple idea evolved into an entirely new consumer product category. Instead of another hanging air freshener, CRUSH! introduces colorful, bio-based floor mats that release fragrance every time they’re stepped on—bringing together innovation, sustainability, and a little bit of fun. Phil shares the entrepreneurial journey behind launching CRUSH!, the challenges of bringing a new product to market, and why today’s consumers are looking for

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