Spread The Positive Podcast

This episode of the podcast is with Heather Thurman. Heather has a really amazing story and gas a tremendous outlook on life. She is current;y working as a Realtor for Music City Experts in Franklin, TN and has been working on her first book called "Five Minutes Before Your Miracle"! This book is a labor of love that Heather felt led to write after overcoming Cancer a few years ago. The book offers a story of hope for anyone going through a difficult time. It is on its final edits and should be released in 2020. Super grateful to have Heather on the podcast and for all of the amazing work she is doing. She really is a textbook example of everything we are about here at Spread The Positive. Be sure to check the full podcast and post on spreadthepositive.net. Thank you for being on all you are doing to Spread The Positive Heather!

This episode of the podcast is with Annette McNamara. Annette is a professional photographer and the founder of a nonprofit called "Beautiful Strength". She definitely has a big heart and is passionate about helping people tell their story. Whether is through her photography business or through the work she is doing with Beautiful Strength Annette is constantly working on bringing light to what is going right...so it's obvious as to why she had to be on the podcast. She has some really great insights to the typical STP topics. We actually did a joint podcast with the "Beautiful Strength Podcast" where Annette interviews STP founder Trent Denson. Be sure to like and subscribe. Awesome stories and work she is doing with the her pod as well! Be sure to follow Beautiful Strength on social media and any photography opportunties please consider Annette. You will not be disappointed. As always big thanks to Annette for being on the pod and for all she is doing to Spread The Positive!

This episode of the podcast is with Eric Fisher! Eric is a really awesome example of everything Spread The Positive. He is very active in his community, he has a successful career in corporate health care and recently founded a story production company called Finowr Creations. Eric has always been into movies and storytelling. The work he is doing with Finowr is really awesome and allows him to pursue his creative side. He does interviews with people that are doing amazing work in the community and then makes content highlighting the people. Very STP in every way. Bringing light to what is going right and doing other content like movie reviews are the main components of Finowr. Be sure to follow Finowr on all of their social media platforms. Check out their Patreon page to become a supporter of what they are doing! It was really awesome speaking with Eric about the typical STP topics. He has some really great insight on ways to maintain a positive mindset and some really awesome examples of what is going righ

This episode of the pod is a joint podcast with Logan Hyder! Logan is the host of the LXXXIII Podcast and a professional videographer/content creator. It was cool sitting down and speaking with Logan about a wide range of topics as we covered some of his core content thoughts and what we usually talk about on the podcast. He has some really great tips on how to maintain a more positive/focused lifestyle and some great examples of "what is going right". Check out the full pod for all of the topics and conversations. Very grateful to have folks like Logan involved with what we are building with STP. Be sure to follow everything he has going on social media. IG: @_area83 @_cinema83 @loganhyder

Super excited to announce a new series of the podcast we are calling "Music City Spotlight - Emerging Artists Making a Positive Impact". The first guest we had the pleasure of meeting was with Levi Hummon! Levi is an up and coming country artist here in Nashville, TN. From his bio: "One of those rare artists that was both born and raised in Nashville, Levi cultivated a lot of that determination on his own, but some of it is pure DNA. His father is GRAMMY award-winning, singer/songwriter Marcus Hummon and his mother is CNN “Hero of the Year” recipient Reverend Becca Stevens. Levi witnessed firsthand how to dream big and how to make those dreams happen. But growing up in Nashville and being the eldest son of such accomplished parents didn’t cement his destiny in the city’s ever-evolving music business. In fact, there was a time when Levi didn’t even consider music as a future." Levi spent time in Florida pursuing a degree in Visual Arts and is a talented painter in addition to being an incredible artist/singer/

This episode of the podcast is a recap from the "Dinner & A Cause" event that happened on November 11th. This event benefitted End Slavery TN, a nonprofit that facilitates efforts to end human trafficking and provides comprehensive aftercare for survivors. Melissa Holt, an ambassador and big supporter of Spread The Positive was the one who had the idea to do this event for this cause and it really speaks to the type of person she is. The community really rallied behind this cause and the event ended up raising more than double the original amount of money they were hoping to raise. So needless to say it was a huge success. There were over 40 local businesses that donated items for a silent auction and helped sponsor the event. The energy was amazing and was definitely a great example of everything we are looking to bring light to with this podcast. Big thanks to Melissa, her team, and Just Love (Boro West) for hosting. It was a really special night and we were really honored to be involved!

This episode of the podcast is the "Red Carpet Recap" we did for the Fearless & Fabulous event that happened on 10-21-19. Good friend and advocate of STP Jessica Reed is the host of these awesome events. They are always so uplifting and positive. The speaker line up this time was incredible. Kara Kemp, Samantha Blake, and Dr. Jae Hitson all did an amazing job speaking about ways to keep perspective on how crazy life can get, tangible takeaways for the audience to take with them to be more fearless & fabulous. We speak to several of the attendees, some of the speakers and with Jessica herself. It was really awesome! Keep an eye out for the next event. Big shouts to Jessica for coming up with this concept and keeping it going!

This episode of the podcast is with Mr. Murfreesboro himself Mr. Bill Wilson. Bill has a really deep history in Murfreesboro, TN (clearly), he is actually a fifth-generation descendant of this area and is passionate about making this the best place it can be. He has overcome some really crazy obstacles and is a real story of redemption. Bill is active in community-oriented efforts on a regular basis and is constantly bringing light to what is going right here in Middle TN. We speak about the "Love Your Neighbor" events that happen on the square that bring all walks of life in our community together to learn about each other's culture and share love with one another. The "Love Your Neighbor" events are the epitome of everything we are about with Spread The Positive. Very grateful to have someone with the stature that Bill does, be an advocate for what we are building with Spread The Positive. Big shouts to Mr. Murfreesboro and thank you for all he is doing to Spread The Positive!

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Anna Marie host of "RealLife with Anna Marie" from Mix 929. Anna Marie has been a staple in the Nashville radio community for over 20 years. She is an incredible example of everything we are about at Spread The Positive. All of her shows and content has the mission of "making people feel good". Not only through good music and radio segments but also with real community outreach efforts. Mix 929 as a whole is great embodiment of Spread The Positive in general. They have an ongoing "kindness counts" campaign where they partner with local nonprofits or help worthy causes using the platform they have with the large audience they have! This was such a cool experience and very grateful to have Anna Marie as an advocate for STP and what we are building! Definitely looking forward to future collabs with Anna Marie! Thank you for being on and all you are doing to Spread The Positive!

This episode of the podcast is with Copernicus Johnson! This guy is an absolute beast when it comes to pretty much every aspect of Spread The Positive. All of his content is very inspirational and he encourages people to push themselves to be the best version of who they are! He is a personal trainer, influencer, business owner, and creator! He has created a brand/online platform called "Action Over Words Lifestyle" or AOW for short that allows people to connect with like minding individuals that are looking to get more physically fit and achieve all of their goals. This episode is one of my favorites to date. Copernicus has some really great insights into the typical STP topics. He has tangible takeaways that can be easily applied to your day to day life. Just an all-around awesome example of everything we are about with Spread The Positive. Be sure to follow him on all of his social media platforms. Definitely looking forward to collaborating with Copernicus more moving forward. Big shouts to him for being

This episode of the podcast is with Lauren Simpson. Lauren is a Physical Therapist by trade and has started a company called Chrysalis! Chrysalis is a 12-week, online post-operative program designed specifically for women who have had breast surgery so that they can recover better and return to life more quickly. Lauren developed this program after seeing a large gap in the recovery process after women had surgery from breast cancer, several who were family members and close friends. Her passion for the work they are doing through The Chrysalis Method is so clear to see and really inspiring to say the least. Movement, Nutrition and Online Support are the three key pillars to what is involved with their program. The online community is one of the most impactful parts of the whole operation. Being able to provide this type of support system for people that may not have anyone else in their life is a really powerful thing. Everything about what Lauren is doing is a great example of "what is going right". She has

This episode of the podcast is with two amazing ladies out of the Tuscon, AZ. Dr. Heidi Pottinger and Miss Nisa Stover Talavera. Heidi is the Founder and Executive Director of Child Health & Resilience Mastery (aka CHARM) and Nisa is the Founding Vice-Chair of CHARM and also the owner and innkeeper of Hacienda Corona Bed & Breakfast. The work they are doing with CHARM is really amazing! CHARM's mission statement goes as follows… "CHARM is a qualifying charitable organization based in Nogales, Arizona. We provide unique strengths- and evidence-based experiences, education and training, and health-promoting resources to improve well-being, and strengthen resilience, especially for vulnerable children and families." Needless to say this is a great example of "what is going right" and is making a really positive impact on the lives of the children they work with. Both Heidi and Nisa have some really amazing backstories that have led to their work with CHARM. They have family ties to the ranch where a lot

This episode of the podcast is with Amanda Waller! Just an all-around amazing example of everything we are about with Spread The Positive. She is highly experienced in the Healthcare and Cybersecurity space and is the CEO/Founder of an amazing company called MannieBear Technologies! Mannie Bear is a behavioral health technology company hyper-focused on building innovative platforms and tools that aid in bridging the gap between therapists and children. They are creating gaming solutions that help therapists learn what children are really struggling with based on the answers kids give while they are playing the games. It really is a game-changer and there are already some big named companies backing Amanda and her team! Very exciting stuff! Amanda is also the mother of 3! So needless to say she has a pretty full schedule! She is an active runner and fitness enthusiast, she has some great insights into the usual STP topics, some great examples of what is going right and more! Big shouts to our friend Amber Ston

New episode of the podcast with Kevin Fehr! Kevin is the CEO/President of Amada Senior Care and is the Founder/Chairman of the Board of a nonprofit called Communiserve that aids the elderly veteran population. Kevin found his passion for providing health care and assistance to the geriatric population from his own experience being a caretaker for his Grandfather. After being in sales in the pharmaceutical industry Kevin and his wife Kelly decided to move to Nashville, TN to start a senior care company. Amada Senior Care is going on five years and have helped thousands of families with senior care services. In addition, Kevin felt led to start a nonprofit that provides the same services of Amada but for Veterans. Kevin successfully founded Communiserve which is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides Veteran assistance with housing and home care. Two really amazing examples of "what is going right" for sure. Kevin has some really great insight on how to maintain a positive mindset and other exa

This episode of the podcast is with Dr. Zac Dimarsen of Aspiring Health Clinic of Chiropractic! Dr. Zac lives out the mission of Spread The Positive on a crazy level. He is passionate about helping his clients with their chiropractic needs/honing his craft, he is very active in the fitness/wellness community, he is involved with multiple community-oriented causes, and deeply cares about leaving this world better than he found it. Dr. Zac is the owner of his own practice where he specializes in the Gonstead System of chiropractic care. He is passionate about learning and is a very avid reader. Dr. Zac has some really great insight on ways to maintain a healthy mindset and ways to really live out your purpose. He has a really amazing story as well! Be sure to follow them on all of the social media platforms and if you anyone needs chiropractic work we highly encourage Aspiring Health! Big thank you to Dr. Zac for being on the podcast and all he is doing to Spread The Positive!

This episode of the podcast is with Bianca Tinsley! Bianca is a realtor/investor in Murfreesboro, TN and is the founder of a really cool group called "Rutherford Roller Queens". Bianca and her close friend Emily Thomas recently started this group and they have had a great response so far. The whole premise for RRQ is to provide an outlet for women to come together in a fun, safe and uplifting environment to have a good time and meet new people. They are doing monthly meetups at the Smyrna Skate Center on the second Tuesday of each month. These events are open to the public and are for women only. September 17th is the next one and it has an 80s theme. It should be a really fun time! Be sure to follow Rutherford Roller Queens on Facebook for more information and information on upcoming events. Bianca also has some really great insight on the typical STP topics too. She is very community oriented and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Big thanks to her for being on the podcast and

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to the 2nd Annual Cars & Cures Car Show benefitting a nonprofit called, Project Alive. The mission of Project Alive is to find a cure for a rare disease called Hunter Syndrome. "Project Alive is a powerful voice for children and adults with Hunter Syndrome, bringing together families and advocates with researchers, industry, and regulators. Project Alive funds promising curative research, assists researchers and industry with designing research studies for our community, and advocates for the most effective and efficient system of clinical research, evaluation, and approval. Through its innovative campaigns and grassroots efforts, Project Alive has made significant advances in public awareness about Hunter Syndrome and its symptoms, the need for early diagnosis, and available treatments and clinical trials." - From the Project Alive website. It was really great sitting down and speaking with Melissa Hogan, the Founder and past President of Project Alive and three o

Really excited to release this episode of the podcast with the one and only Amber Stoneman! Amber has an incredible story and is the founder of a company called Nashville Unsigned that is completely changing the independent music industry. Amber is passionate about helping artists really flourish in the forever changing world of music and performing. Nashville Unsigned is a digital magazine, label services and event company. They have partnerships with companies like Airbnb, Google, Shure Microphones and Sony. It's really impressive all that Amber has been able to do with this Nashville Unsigned movement. She is an amazing leader with incredible business acumen and the culture she has created with Nashville Unsigned is incredible. Definitely a great example of everything we are looking to bring light to and be involved with! Amber lives out the mission of Spread The Positive on a crazy level not only with everything she is doing with Nashville Unsigned but also with her community outreach efforts and how she

This episode of the podcast is with Eric Egan. Eric has a storied career in the news/media/journalism arena. He is currently a news anchor at WKRN News Channel 2 in Nashville. Over his tenor, he has covered breaking news stories all over the country in places like Texas, Denver, Charleston and even covered the political landscape in New York City. He is a devoted sports fan and his wife and two children are his number one priority! Just a really stand up guy in every sense of the word! He is passionate about teen mentorship, personal development coaching and bringing light to news that is more in line with the core principles of Spread The Positive. Eric has some really tangible ways to maintain a positive mindset/optimistic outlook, awesome examples of "what is going right" and a really awesome story in general. This was a Lisa Harless with Regions on Music Row introduction! Big shouts to Mrs. Lisa as always! She is always looking out for us with these great guests for the podcast. It was a real pleasure spe

This episode of the podcast is with the staff from Mindful Care. Mindful Care is a non-profit that provides "Adult Day Services" for the geriatric population. On the podcast Joanne Lamento, Jennifer Hatfield, Cindy Jones, Tom Tozer all speak about the amazing work that this organization is doing. Dementia and Alzheimers services are needed more than ever and Mindful Care is in need of resources, money and awareness to keep these very necessary services happening here in Murfreesboro and beyond. All three of these ladies have very personal stories of why they are so passionate about making sure these services are available and affordable for the people that need them. This is a really powerful episode and is a great example of people thinking on a bigger picture level. Big shout out to Tom Tozer, the President of Mindful Care for making this podcast happen and all he has done to grow this organization. Please check out the Mindful Care website at www.mindful-care.org and follow them on their social media pages