Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Carey Bringle, Chef & PitmasterContinue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Alex J. Hughes, Writer & Book ReviewerAlex J. Hughes is a writer, author, and researcher based in Nashville, Tennessee. He wrote my favorite e-book of last year, 7 Strategies to...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: HCA Conversations— Kathryn Beechinor, Nurse MidwifeLast year, I went through a very isolating experience, which was the passing of my best friend Rob who I moved to Nashville with in 2012....Continue reading →
TEDxNashvilleWomen 2019Hey guys! I am very excited to announce that I will be speaking at this year’s TEDxNashville Women’s event on Friday, December...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Angelo Tate, Actor, Director & WriterAngelo Tate is an actor, director, and writer based and born in Nashville, Tennessee. He and I first met at an improv class at Upstairs @...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jen Auerbach, Clary CollectionSince it’s launch earlier this year, I have so enjoyed contributing to the Nashville Edit—a luxurious coffee table magazine founded...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations– Sarah Bedi, Theatre Director & WriterSarah Bedi is a director, writer, and acting teacher based in London, United Kingdom. We met at the prestigious Central School of Speech and...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Brittany Murphy, Graphic Designer & Arts EnthusiastBrittany Murphy first came across my plate two years ago when I received this email (paraphrased): “I’m a Nashville-based...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Lindsay Walker, Jewelry DesignerLindsay Walker enjoys the organic process of building a business and designing jewelry that represents her feelings, viewpoints, and spirit....Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Brandon Gibson, Actor & Stand-Up ComedianI stumbled across Brandon Gibson’s Above the Line Performance Studio, after auditing some of the top classes in town. Yet, none of them...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Donita Brown, Professor, Author & Public SpeakerHello, happy Wednesday, and hope you are wonderful! Last week, I interviewed and wrote a Linked In bio for Lipscomb University professor,...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Alicia Witt, Actress and Singer-SongwriterHello friends! It has been a busy last 6-months as I’ve been working on a big writing project for global architecture and engineering...Continue reading →
My London Conversations Series Published on AIGA’s Design Observer!Hi guys! I’ve always had a love for London and had the good fortune to spend several months there in 2017 exploring all that this...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Tabitha Tune, Digital Marketing MavenSocial media is current, succinct and the catalyst for a debate or discussion. A coffee date with Tabitha Tune is much the same. When she...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Wes Edwards, Music Video DirectorEvery once in awhile I write a bio for someone so special that I feel compelled to share… excited for you to learn about...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Angelynn Edwards, Suicide Prevention SpokespersonThere is no timeline when it comes to grieving. One can tell upon meeting Realtor® Angelynn Edwards that she is passionate about using her...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Clay Ezell, The Compost CompanyAfter crunching the numbers and realizing how much organic waste goes into the dumpster everyday, Clay Ezell had to get involved. Ezell, a...Continue reading →
What It Was Like to Create HCA Healthcare’s 50th Anniversary BookMy third coffee table book, 50 Voices of HCA Healthcare, and the second published under my own imprint, came about like many things in life:...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jeremy Wilkinson, Managing DirectorJeremy Wilkinson is a Managing Director at TVV Capital, a private equity investment firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Similar to his company,...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Shanera Williamson, Speaker and CoachAfter meeting Shanera Williamson on the set of Talk of the Town, I knew the speaking coach, chaplain, and former broadcast journalist was...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Tim Stoddart, Addiction Recovery AdvocateThey say Nashville is the city where people find themselves. Tim Stoddart, entrepreneur, addiction recovery advocate, and content creator,...Continue reading →
Live Interview with Chef Matt Bolus at the Jewish Community CenterHappy Sunday and hope you are super! I absolutely love hosting live interviews, which is why I’m way excited to announce that my next...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: More Conversations Launch Party Recap at ParnassusClearly, one of the most fun things about writing a book is hosting a launch party! As I always joke, I get one event, on average, every...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jasmine Power, Singer-SongwriterLast fall Jasmine Power showed up on the scene in Nashville, Tennessee. We met through a mutual London friend and fellow Word of Mouth...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Michelle Boucher, Massage Therapist and HerbalistMost people, like myself, schedule their next appointment with massage therapist and herbalist Michelle Boucher before they walk out the...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jamie Bibler, Bon VivantJamie Bibler, founder and CEO of Bon Vivant, brings a down-to-earth vibe to her luxury concierge service. Bibler, a giver by nature who...Continue reading →
Rising Stories FeatureI’m stoked to have been featured on Corine Sandifer’s Rising Stories Podcast this past week. Each week, Corine features a...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—The A Team, Legendary Session PlayersDuring the 1950s, 60s and early 70s an elite group of session players, The Nashville A-Team, clocked in every day of the week at RCA Studio...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Elizabeth Baquedano, Ambassador of Mexican CultureElizabeth Baquedano loves what she does and likes to do it well. After several decades of studying her native Mexico, the prestigious...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Nan Richards, Partner and Managing Director KCD LondonNan Richards, partner and managing director at KCD London, an international fashion public relations and event agency, is a seeker who will...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Eliza Poklewski Koziell, ShopkeeperEliza Poklewski Koziell is a shopkeeper and style icon based in London. As the proprietor and face of Felt, a cult boutique frequented by...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations— Dale Mathers, Jungian Analyst, Author & Public SpeakerEverything in Dale Mather’s work circles back to his incredible fascination with story. The Jungian Analyst is fascinated by how we use...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Rosalind O’Shaughnessy, Emergency Medicine Physician & Medical AdvisorBy seeing others at their most vulnerable, Rosalind O’Shaughnessy recognizes the preciousness of life. Glamorous, grounded, and light...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Kat Arney, Science Writer, Podcaster & CommunicatorWe read about genes all of the time but it’s rare that someone understands the language of science. Author, podcaster, and science...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Sophia Hilsley, Psychodynamic PsychcotherapistAfter interviewing Sophia Hilsley, Director at the Courtyard Garden Psychotherapy and Counseling practice, I could understand why many...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Nashville Quilt Project, DavidThis conversation, as part sixteen in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features Poverty & The Arts client David. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Mary Lawless Lee, Happily GreyWhen you put yourself out there as Mary Lawless Lee does, you have to be comfortable with whatever comes back. Fortunately, for the...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Sozan, Nashville Quilt ProjectThis conversation, as part fifteen in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 16-year-old Oasis Center student Sozan. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Luc Hudson, Toy Designer & Co-Owner Triclops StudioCan you imagine working somewhere where everyone has toys all over their desk? That is the world designer Luc Hudson is in. The co-owner...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Nadia, Nashville Quilt ProjectThis conversation, as part fourteen in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 16-year-old Oasis Center student Nadia. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: San Francisco Conversations—Nene Burns, Executive CoachExecutive coach Nene Burns believes that true leadership comes down to curiosity, openness, and a willingness to do the inner and outer...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Mariam, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part thirteen in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 16-year-old Oasis Center student Mariam. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Kate Dean, ReverendKate Dean is reverend at the Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel located in Hampstead, London. I interviewed Dean for my forthcoming book, Word of...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Nashville Quilt Project Painter, ZahraThis conversation, as part twelve in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 17-year-old Oasis Center student Zahra. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Greg Biggers, Chef/Partner Fort LouiseWhen Greg Biggers gets up, he is ready to rock and roll. Throughout the day, the chef’s mind is constantly racing with thoughts of...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversation—Dave Delaney, Social Media ExpertDave Delaney is the founder of inbound marketing company Futureforth— a one-stop-shop for social media strategy, email marketing and...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jennifer, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part eleven in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 14-year-old Oasis Center student Jennifer. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Anne-Lise Miller, The Whole Health CentreIn my conversation with Anne-Lise Miller, the naturopathic practitioner made an earth-shattering point: feeling good is a byproduct of the...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Dina, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part ten in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 16-year-old Oasis Center student Dina. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Hozan, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part nine in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features 15-year-old Oasis Center client Hozan. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Brad Ebenhoeh, AccountfullyBrad Ebenhoeh, cofounder of Charleston-based company Accountfully, is breaking down the perception that accountants are a stodgy...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Hodo, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part eight in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features Oasis Center client Hodo. The Nashville Quilt...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Rob Petit, Director & StorytellerOne sunny morning, after a rather soggy couple of weeks, I sat down at one of London’s last greasy spoons with Rob Petit, co-founder...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Marcos, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part eight in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features Oasis Center client Marcos. The Nashville Quilt...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Ella Paton, Illustrator & Art InstructorElla Paton is an illustrator and art school teacher based in London. A fine artist who works primarily in pencil and watercolor, she...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Amina, The Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part seven in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features Oasis Center client Amina. The Nashville Quilt...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Sherri Coates, Co-Owner Poppy & MonroeMost people can’t wrap their mind around the fact that putting crap in your body now might one day give you cancer. After working...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Kateri Pomeroy, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, as part six in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up, features Poverty & The Arts client Kateri Pomeroy. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Ashley James, Stagolee’s Chef & Co-OwnerAshley James is co-owner and Executive Chef at Stagolee’s, a pan-Southern restaurant which features staples like moonshine, corn...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Tre’ Deuce Ronin, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation with painter Tre’ Deuce Ronin is part five in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up. In it, the artist who is...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Chris Smith, Country Music Radio HostChris Smith, a UK native, is the host of The Country Music Show on Uckfield FM where he plays a mixture of classic tracks and chart-toppers...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Nicole Brandt, Poverty & the ArtsYou have to feel respected in order to be respectful. This conversation, as part four in our weekly Nashville Quilt Project round-up,...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: London Conversations—Estelle Lovatt, Art TeacherHampstead School of Art teacher and critic Estelle Lovatt was born and raised in north London. She first attended the Hampstead School of...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Beth Gunn, Nashville Quilt Project PainterThis conversation, featuring Nashville Quilt Project contributor and painter Beth, was conducted by founder Jake Elliott. This is part...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Clinton Toy, Nashville Quilt Project ArtistThis conversation is part three in the Nashville Quilt Project Series featuring artist Clinton Toy. The Nashville Quilt Project is a...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Sebastian Smith, Fashion Farmer“Fashion Farmer” Sebastian Smith is one of the most complex people I have ever met. The photographer, whose side hustle is...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Philip Welker & Ethan Orley, Real Estate DevelopersBNA Associates Principals Philip Welker and Ethan Orley have one major focus: to create unique, urban properties that fulfill underserved...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Elizabeth Ratliff, Nashville Quilt Project PhotographerFor city-dwellers it can become habitual to overlook the homeless community. Yet, as photographer and Nashville Quilt Project...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations – Frank Ishman, Fine Art & Commercial PhotographerFrank Ishman is a commercial and fine art photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. After he started shooting for fun as a teenager,...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jake Elliott and Hana Elliott, Nashville Quilt Project FoundersLife is a lot more rewarding when wrapped in “we” rather than “me.” And for the record, adopting this ethos can...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Los Angeles Conversations—Larry Niehues, PhotographerI know what it’s like to become obsessed with documenting a different culture. From my own experience in the South, it is both...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Live Conversations—Creative Mornings“In order to accomplish something new, you have to do something you’ve never done before.” —Esan Swan, Storyteller & Neat...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—James Droll, Singer-SongwriterSidesplittingly funny, smart-as-hell, and shockingly insightful is how I see singer-songwriter James Droll. After meeting at our...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Mark Hayes, Kimpton Aertson General ManagerThe primary goal for Kimpton Hotels is to preserve their core value of quality customer service— while always keeping the brand fresh....Continue reading →
Creatives Day Winners!I am so proud to be a part of the Creatives Day squad—an advocacy support group whose mission is to bolster Nashville’s creative...Continue reading →
Nashville Quilt Project x Word of Mouth ConversationsI believe everyone should have access to beauty no matter your background, budget or education. I am so honored to be linked to an...Continue reading →
Lilyland“Everybody’s got a different way of telling a story – and has different stories to tell.” – Keith Richards After ten...Continue reading →
I Am a Guest on LA Podcast Millenial Money!Words of wisdom— Check your Linked In messages! While I post often on this platform, I’ll go weeks without looking at my inbox....Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations – Mark Pasternack, Entrepreneur, Jump Goat MediaThe conventional way isn’t always the right way. Jump Goat Media is a full-service marketing agency, started from scratch, and fueled...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Boston Conversations—Steven Pelland, Singer-SongwriterSteven Pelland, a singer/songwriter from Boston, grew up in the music industry. Inspired by the history around him and art, forever a force...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations–Alan Valentine, President & CEO of the Nashville SymphonyIt was so great to interview Alan Valentine, president and CEO of the Nashville Symphony, for my second book a few weeks ago. Here’s...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversatons—Brett Steigerwaldt, Booze AficionadoIf you’re doing your passion every day why wouldn’t you have an awesome time? Distilled beverages and herbal liqueurs make Brett...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Tuwanda Coleman, Talk of the TownAn excerpt from my full-length interview with talk show host, writer and producer Tuwanda Coleman of Talk of the Town. Read our full...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Mayor Megan BarryGrit, innovation and passion are themes that run rampant throughout my subject’s stories. Still, before my interview with...Continue reading →
Transformations Exhibit Continues with Event this TuesdayThis Tuesday, January 24, the Vanderbilt University Curb Center will be hosting “The Sustainability of Nashville’s Creative Community in...Continue reading →
Live Conversation at the University School of NashvilleI am getting excited to teach a workshop on communication and host a live interview at The University School of Nashville on January...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Gary Flegal, MagicianI sat down with magician Gary Flegal on (wait for it…) National Magic Day—a celebration of industry legend Harry...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Holly Lucas Ennen, Studio Singer & Associate ProducerHolly Lucas Ennen is a singer-songwriter and has been the Head Writer and Associate Producer of American Country Countdown and Kickin’ it...Continue reading →
A Look Back at Sip It!Over the course of 2016, I’ve had the pleasure of conducting my first live interview series, Sip It!, at the Nashville Entrepreneur...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Andy Kanies, Co-founder of Spaghetti TheaterSpaghetti Theater Co-founder, Andy Kanies, is a fan of minimalist theater, abstract ideas and bringing imagination to an audience. The...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Eric Martino, Director of Operations M Street Entertainment GroupEric Martino is the Director of Operations at M Street Entertainment Group. He is obsessed with creating great company culture, and...Continue reading →
A Look Back at Sip It! Featuring Cause a Scene Founder Larry KloessOn the last Tuesday of October, I interviewed Larry Kloess at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center— a highly-regarded music promoter and...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Andrija Tokic, Recording Engineer + ProducerAndrija Tokic, recording engineer, producer and owner of The Bomb Shelter studio, wasted no time making a name in the Nashville music...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Sally Schloss, Author + ESL TeacherSally Schloss is the prize-winning author of several short stories and a new novel “Traveling Through Sicily.” Following an extensive...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Marcus Whitney, Unlikely EntrepreneurA lot of people have big dreams, but few actually put legs to them to make great progress. – Jerry Williams, Executive Director,...Continue reading →
Recap from my Live Interview with Buddy Jackson at the Rymer GalleryIt was such an honor to live interview Buddy Jackson at The Rymer Gallery on October 6. Surrounded by his collection of female-focused...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth Conversations—Eliza Wexelman, Girls at the LibraryEliza Wexelman is cofounder of Girls at the Library—an online journal dedicated to women who love their literature. Wexelman, who I know...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Esan Swan, Neat NashvilleEsan Swan is a storyteller and photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. I have never met someone so invested in celebrating a city....Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Beth Inglish, Nashville Creative GroupBeth Inglish is a visual artist, business coach, marketing whiz and champion of all things artistic. As the founder of the Nashville...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Hunter Armistead, Performer + PhotographerNo matter how the public eye perceives him, Hunter Armistead considers himself a performer first and photographer second. On a sunny Friday...Continue reading →
A Look Back at Sip It! Featuring Singer/Songwriters & The Cordelle Owners the Watson TwinsOn Tuesday, July 26 I interviewed twins Leigh and Chandra Watson, singer/songwriters and owners of The Cordelle. At the Nashville...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— John Hoffman, Restaurant ManagerJohn Hoffman is the general manager of taco and tequila hub Bakersfield, located at the bottom of The Encore, a glitzy high-rise in downtown...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Caroline Randall Williams, Author/ Poet/ TeacherCaroline Randall Williams is an author, poet, academic and Nashville native. At age 29, she is recipient of two NAACP Image Awards for...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Zack Murphy, American Goon“This solo project wasn’t about control but rather overcoming the challenge of working alone.” On his first solo album,...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Amanda Steinmann, Massage TherapistPrior to Amanda Steinmann I had never interviewed a massage therapist before. Fortunately, I facilitated her first interview. Below she...Continue reading →
A Look Back at Sip It! Featuring Hair Stylist and Salon Owner Cali DeVaneyOn Tuesday, May 24th, I conducted a live interview with Cali DeVaney, owner of Nashville’s popular salon and barbershop Parlour...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Craig Havighurst, Writer + Speaker“Listening is something that is learned over a lifetime. It’s about allowing your ears to be poised to hear all the...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations—Jackie Lennon, TherapistJackie Lennon’s daily routine is all over the place. From talk therapy with undergraduates to working bedside with the chronically...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Jacob Jones, Renaissance ManWhile Jacob Jones has one of the most colorful resumes around, (currently he identifies as a musician, contributing writer at 12th &...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations—Kristen Chapman Gibbons, StorytellerKristen Chapman Gibbons is deeply curious about people. The storyteller, performer and social media strategist is fascinated by real...Continue reading →
A Look Back at Sip It! Featuring Arts & Business Expert Stephanie PruittOn April 26th I interviewed arts and business expert, poety Ted X Nashville host and strategist Stephanie Pruitt at the Nashville...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations— Suzanne Kopulos, Fashion Expert + StylistEvery day stylist, TV personality, and shopping expert Suzanne Kopulos wonders how she got where she is. As the co-founder...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations— Kiera Lynn Haaland, ActressKiera Lynn Haaland is an actress based in Chicago, Illinois. In honor of the Indie Boots Theatre Festival, beginning on Monday May 16 going...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Mary Mooney, Visual Artist + DesignerThrough repurposing, Mary Mooney discovers the real meaning behind her work. Before settling in Music City, the painter and designer...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— James Szuch, Arts + Business EducatorBusiness consultant and coach James Szuch just gets it. The O’More College of Design adjunct professor of business breaks down...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations—Max Wastler, Made-In-America ManMax Wastler is a character to say the least— a charismatic personality, tastemaker, designer, and writer to be more exact. The megaphone...Continue reading →
Live Interview with Tattoo Artist Ian WhiteOn March 22nd, 2016 Lily sat down with tattoo artist Ian White to discuss life, love and running your own business. The two expanded their...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations— ShowYouSuck, Hip-Hop ArtistClinton Sandifer, aka ShowYouSuck, is a rapper based in Chicago, Illinois. The artist will always stand by his own brand of quirky—a...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Madison Ryann, Singer-SongwriterPop, Soul, and R&B artist Madison Ryann is a heady songstress whose music is full of heart. The give-it-to-her-straight kind of girl...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations—Karen Herold, Studio KWords like “feel, energy and vibe” come up a lot in conversation with Chicago-based designer Karen Herold. The founder...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Robin Riddell Jones, Wine ConsultantRobin Riddell Jones’ enthusiasm for wine is infectious. While some like their flavors big, bold and flashy the independent, wine...Continue reading →
David Phillips — Designer + Lighting DudeDavid Phillips, founder of the eponymous David Phillips Designs, is no longer Nashville’s best-kept secret. His specialty lies in...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: New York Conversations — Kate O’Neill, Speaker, Strategist + AuthorKate O’Neill, founder of research and advisory firm KO Insights, sees her life as a series of firsts. The speaker, writer, and...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Carolyn Boutwell, SculptorCarolyn Boutwell is a sculptor based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her goal is to capture the moment emotion makes a statement. She processes...Continue reading →
Sip It! Series at the Entrepreneur Center— John Walker + Todd Mayo of Music City RootsJanuary kickstarted my Sip It! series in partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and The Tennessean. The yearlong, live...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Converstions—THE3AM, Jazz Trio“We’re not hippies and absolutely hate the term jam session.” Cast of Characters: Jon Von Boehm—Bass Guitar: I worked in...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Chip Boles, IllustratorWhy illustration? In college I realized I was most connected to drawing—specifically making 2-D surfaces look 3-D. You eventually...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— Savannah Yarborough, Atelier SavasIn the 1800s, once a client chose their fabric, the tailor (figuratively) stamped their name on it. It was believed the...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations — Jesse Goldstein, Food Sheriff“Restaurants are so unbelievably inconsistent, yet somehow you’re supposed to crank out an identical sausage everyday....Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations— McKel Hill, Nutrition Stripped“Fine-tuning my message and being consistent with it has been the real key to my success.” Full disclosure: I just sat through...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Chicago Conversations— Kyle LaMere, Photographer“Photography is a very competitive world so I’m always trying to separate myself.” People reveal things to Kyle La Mere...Continue reading →
Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations —Jon Stone, Fine Artist“My style hasn’t changed dramatically in quite awhile. I’ve just been refining it over the years.” Jon Stone: I have a hard...Continue reading →
A teacher once told Warner Loughlin that he accepted her into his acting class just so he could see what made her tick. She can laugh at how the teacher...
Michele Harbin has always been her own “Plan B” meaning she built a personal brand by doing her best and being her authentic self. In following this mantra, Harbin, a...
Mignon Francois lives up to the uniqueness of her name. That was always the goal for the founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection anyways. Yet, it Francois’s presence that...
Hello! Happy Wednesday and hope you are well. My Ted-x Nashville talk “Talking to Strangers is My Self-Care” went live over the weekend and I am very excited to share...
