TDMA Agency Spotlight: Travis Swann with Adams + Swann

In this episode of The TDMA Download Podcast, Founder & CEO of the Tennessee Digital Marketing Association, Carrie Morgan, chats with Travis Swann, co-founder of Adams + Swann, a marketing agency in Murfreesboro, TN that specializes in advertising, creative, digital marketing and website design for small businesses looking to build a more cohesive brand and grow revenue. Travis shares his journey from growing up in Tennessee’s smallest town to launching into the marketing world, beginning with Murfreesboro’s very first newspaper. He shares how he and his co-founder, Pete Adams, built a thriving agency that specializes in creating revenue-generating strategies for …

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Music City Mindset Podcast – Brett Laffey of Carbon Performance

 Episode Highlight: The Music City Mindset Podcast hosts, Blake Harris and Deon Giddens, bring you an inspiring conversation with the legend himself, Brett Laffey—owner and creator of Carbon Performance. This episode dives into Brett’s innovative approach to fitness and performance optimization, exploring how Carbon Performance is redefining the way athletes and enthusiasts alike reach their peak potential.  Key Takeaways: Brett’s journey to founding Carbon Performance and the passion behind his revolutionary brand. Insights into the science-driven methodology of Carbon Performance. How Brett stays motivated as a business owner and leader in the fitness community.  Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or …

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From Passion to Profession: How Krystal Duncan Found Success as a Personal Trainer | NFM Podcast

Join hosts Savanna Hill and Gerell Webb on the NFM Podcast, recorded at the state-of-the-art Game Day Men’s Health Studio in Nashville! In this episode, the duo sits down with Krystal Duncan, a local personal trainer with an inspiring story of turning her passion for fitness into a thriving career. Krystal shares her journey, from overcoming challenges in the fitness industry to building a loyal client base and achieving success as a personal trainer. Discover the tips, tricks, and mindset shifts that helped her rise to the top—and how you can apply them to your own fitness goals or entrepreneurial aspirations. Shoutout to …

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Trish Pendleton – First United Methodist Smyrna’s Food Pantry

This week on “From The Ground Up,” host Taylor Loyal welcomes Trish Pendleton from the First United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry, a vital resource that Dow Smith Company has proudly supported for years. Sit back as Trish shares the compelling history and the ongoing mission of the food pantry that has become a cornerstone for the Smyrna community. In This Episode: • Feeding Hope: Trish recounts the origins of the Food Pantry, tracing its growth from a small community effort to a significant operation that meets the needs of countless families in Smyrna. • Behind the Scenes: Gain insights into …

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🎙️ Thanksgiving Special: Gratitude and Traditions

This week on Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry celebrate Thanksgiving with a heartfelt and hilarious special episode. Tune in as they dive into their favorite—and not so favorite—Thanksgiving traditions, sharing laughs and personal stories that highlight what makes the holiday so special. In true Single Tree Nation fashion, Charlie and Derry also take a deep dive into gratitude, reflecting on what truly matters and the blessings they’re thankful for. From family moments to lessons learned, this episode is all about appreciating the good in our lives and sharing it with others. As always, expect the usual mix of humor, …

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Ground Up Podcast | Collaboration Over Competition

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Ground Up Podcast with your hosts Roy Mangrum and Terry Barga, the dynamic business duo behind Nashville Fit Magazine and the Music City Fit Expo. In this episode, Roy and Terry dive deep into the hustle of business life and unpack the game-changing mindset of collaboration over competition. They explore why teaming up with your so-called competition can lead to massive success and greater impact in your industry. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone chasing their dreams, this episode will give you actionable insights into building partnerships that lift everyone up.   Don’t miss out on the tips, stories, and strategies that prove …

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Trish Pendleton – First United Methodist Smyrna’s Food Pantry

This week on “From The Ground Up,” host Taylor Loyal welcomes Trish Pendleton from the First United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry, a vital resource that Dow Smith Company has proudly supported for years. Sit back as Trish shares the compelling history and the ongoing mission of the food pantry that has become a cornerstone for the Smyrna community. In This Episode: • Feeding Hope: Trish recounts the origins of the Food Pantry, tracing its growth from a small community effort to a significant operation that meets the needs of countless families in Smyrna. • Behind the Scenes: Gain insights into …

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Waves of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Edition

This week Waves of Awareness celebrates Thanksgiving! Join Staci, John, Matt, and Norris as the group chats about everything they are thankful for including our favorite holiday food items! From Staci’s favorite Thanksgiving memory in Massachusetts to a heated pumpkin or pecan debate the group fills the table with talk of thanks. Norris announces what he’s most looking forward to this holiday season and Staci shares more details on the Franklin Christmas Day Parade that Waves will be participating in on December 7th. Staci also shares Waves’ participation in the Festival of Trees for Disability Awareness with The Arc of …

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Emily Treadway – “A Heart for the Broken”

Join us on this week’s episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast as we sit down with the remarkable Emily Treadway, a woman whose life embodies service, resilience, and faith. From a young age, Emily has been drawn to helping those in need, a passion deeply ingrained by her grandmother’s wisdom that fulfilling God’s call involves loving people and ensuring they are not hungry. In this powerful conversation, Emily shares the story behind her nonprofit ministry, “The Table,” which she founded to serve the un-homed population. For over a decade, through perseverance and occasional redirection, “The Table” has continued to …

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Design Thinking with Brent Taylor

In this episode, Host Carrie Morgan interviews Design Thinking professional Brent Taylor to explore how this human-centered approach can transform marketing beyond its traditional applications for user interface and experience (UX/UI). Brent shares insights on using empathy and user-centric problem-solving to create campaigns that resonate.   The discussion covers key Design Thinking principles, from identifying user challenges to defining problems and brainstorming creative solutions. Brent provides some useful examples and practical tips for launching workshops, and advice on avoiding biases while fostering team collaboration.   Whether you’re new to Design Thinking or looking to enhance storytelling, ad creative or content …

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