An Interview with Jim's Place Grille's James Taras Over 100 years ago, two Grecian strangers from neighboring villages came looking for the American Dream. After a few years as a Main Street shoeshiner, Nick Tarabicos met Jim Katsoudas, owner of Jim’s Taproom. Jim’s Taproom would eventually turn into Jim’s Place Grille as hand-cut steaks and Grecian delicacies made the menu. As for the rest of the story, we will let a third-generation Taras, take it from there. Here is James Taras, co-owner of Jim’s Place Grille. Follow Jim's Place Grille's recent [...]

An Interview with Neighborhood Christian Center's Ephie Johnson We’re excited to introduce you to Ephie Ballard-Johnson, whose take on the Gospel has informed her life as a professional vocalist, CEO of Neighborhood Christian Centers, mom, and owner of Pop-a-Roos. On Saturday, March 5, 2022, Ephie will perform live at the Orpheum with Danny Cosby in a "Tribute to Gospel Music." To purchase a ticket, visit the Orpheum online here. To learn more about Neighborhood Christian Centers: Website: ncclife.org | Facebook: @NCCIncorporated | Instagram: @NCCIncorporated  To indulge in delicious local popcorn: Website: [...]

An Interview with Cary Vaughn Cary Vaughn, CEO & President of Love Worth Finding Ministries, is on the show with us. Reaching over 196 countries, Love Worth Finding was founded in 1987 by Adrian Rodgers, legendary pastor and teacher. A student of Adrian Rodgers himself, Cary merges broadcasting and ministry in his work at Love Worth Finding and continues to spread the gospel around the globe. His mission bleeds into his civic work as well. Cary serves on several boards and commissions, including the Shelby County Suburban Chamber Alliance and EDGE Board of Directors. [...]

An Interview with Germantown Day Spa's Robyn Tyler Robyn Tyler is the Owner & Chief Experience Officer at Germantown Day Spa. It was only a few years ago that Robyn retired from the "corporate rat race," as she calls it, and returned home to open Germantown Day Spa. On this episode of Corporate Cornucopia, we talk to her about what it was like to transition from VP of Human Resources at L'Oreal to local small business owner. Website: www.germantowndayspa.com Instagram: @germantowndayspa Facebook: @Germantown Day Spa & Salon [...]

An Interview with Daily Memphian's Eric Barnes Eric Barnes is the CEO of the Daily Memphian, an online daily news source that launched in 2018. He is also the host of Behind the Headlines on Memphis’ PBS station, founder of The Siderbar podcast, and author of four novels. Years ago, Eric graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts from Columbia University and a BA from Connecticut College. Even before that, he drove a forklift in Washington, worked construction on Puget Sound, and froze fish in a warehouse outside Anchorage, Alaska. Website: www.dailymemphian.com [...]

An Interview with Collierville Schools' Brett Heinrich Brett Heinrich has spent over 13 years in education, wearing many different hats, from social studies teacher to assistant principal. Now he has found a career in helping others discover his career path. Collierville Schools was recently awarded a $2 million grant to develop an aviation program. As Supervisor of Career and Technical Education for Collierville Schools, Brett is in charge of helping this program “take off.” The Collierville Chamber of Commerce is also working with Brett to bolster Collierville School’s agriculture department and create hands-on ways for [...]