Listen here to my interview with Lisa Pierce the Executive Director for Ten Thousand Villages Nashville. One of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations. The Nashville Store was established in 2002 and is Nashville’s Fair Trade retailer with unique gifts that empower artisans in different countries. It is located in Green Hills in the Greenbriar Village,
3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 20; Nashville, TN 37215.
Did you know there is a FREE Virtual Public School option for qualifying Davidson County students?
Learn more about this concept and how students can qualify for this unique option as Nicole speaks with Scott Merrick, Lead V-Teacher, and Adrienne McNew the Counselor from MNPS Virtual School.
Enrollment is open now!
“Part and full-time enrollment allows a learner the opportunity to complete core courses needed to earn a high school diploma. Additionally, Virtual School offers unique elective options and CollegeBoard approved Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as advanced credit for eligible middle school students.”
For more information please visit their website and follow them on Facebook
Listen to Nicole’s interview with Rachael Wilkins, Director of Development for Safe Haven Family Shelter; the only shelter-to-housing program in Middle Tennessee that accommodates homeless families. Safe Haven has been helping families in Tennessee for 28 years and has recently expanded their shelter to serve an additional 5 families, which will more than double our current capacity annually. We will go from serving 38 families to 75-100 families annually. More information can be found here:: www.safehaven.org. Read More
Listen to Nicole’s interview with Joe Smith aka/the art dude { artdudegraphics.com } and this years Chair of the Crew for BarCamp Nashville.
‘First held in Nashville in 2007, BarCamp Nashville is a free, technology-focused “unconference” that is equal parts networking, knowledge-building and fun. BarCamp has become the premier technology and digital event in the city, bringing together the best minds and representations of the top companies in the mobile and web development, entrepreneurial and software industries, among others.
Attendees are encouraged to get involved through volunteering, presenting an insightful session or inspiring and leading community learning through active discussion and networking.’
This year the event will be held in a secret location in Music City on November 2nd. For more information and to register for this FREE event visit
Join Nicole as she speaks with Executive Director Donna Goodaker and PR/Events Manager Stephanie Toone. Learn about the rich history of this 43 year old non-profit and their mission to be the leader in providing various support for people with intellectual disabilities and seniors. Read More
Listen to my interview with Bill LaFollette, the Committee Chair and Brad Bush, Secretary Treasurer, with Tennessee Beer Festival. A unique Premier Beer Festival that raises money for local charities. Read More
Listen to Nicole as she interviews Amqui Stations Treasurer & the Amqui Music and Arts Festival Committee Chair, Shay Martin.
Learn about this historic landmark and the annual festival in September, for more information check their website and visit Madison, TN and tour the site for yourself.
Join Nicole as she speaks with Keeley Puncochar, Lightning 100 Team Green Adventures Director. Learn about the benefits to be a member, but know that membership is not required to be a part of this active group of like minded Nashvillians. Be sure to check out their website for the variety of activities.
www.teamgreenadventures.com Read More
Join Nicole as she interviews Lisa Harless, Secretary of the Board of the Recording Academy for MusiCares, which is the charitable arm of The Recording Academy.
Learn about the Nashville chapter, established in 1964, and The Grammy Foundation.
The variety of professional services and programs they offer help meet the needs of the local music community. From mentor programs to financial assistance there is a wealth of music education to be found within this non-profit organization.
Listen to my interview with the Brett Swayn, the Founder and Executive Director of LambsCroft, a local non-profit serving Nashville’s Homeless.
Learn about the 3rd Annual ParkLife benefit concert Saturday August 31st at Sevier Park here: www.parklife.comsynth.com
A new extension of their ministry is A Culinary Training Center and Restaurant in the 12 South Neighborhood is called The Cookery and will be having a grand opening soon… For more information visit: www.thecookery.org
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