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Entrepreneurship has been one of the slowest fields to reflect the diversity of the US. Why is that? Join Brittany Cole, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, as she explores barriers experienced by founders of color. In each episode, Brittany speaks with incredible Black and Brown founders about how they have overcome obstacles to success and discovered solutions that help level the playing field.
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SCORE Connect aims to help small businesses succeed by connecting community business leaders to share their experiences, resources, and inspiration with insightful interviews and SCORE Client spotlights. We'll look at the fundamentals needed to grow, the tips and tricks to scale, and the personal side of owning a business to help entrepreneurs have a fulfilling life.
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Exploring the stories and mindsets of Earth's most interesting people. Ed Clay is a Nashville-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former mma fighter/trainer. His record of diverse ventures spans the world of athletics and medicine. He is currently the owner of the Translational and Advanced Medical center, the Cellular Performance Institute, Legacy Cellular and Bioinformatics Laboratories, and Allogevity Biosciences.
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Circle Back features Nashville’s most exceptional entrepreneurs as they revisit the moments that defined their paths. Hosted by Clark Buckner, these founders offer inspiration and practical insights to those navigating their own entrepreneurial journeys.
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Navigate, powered by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, is a podcast dedicated to shining a light on Nashville’s entrepreneur ecosystem. EC team members and hosts Brynn Plummer and Clark Buckner interview entrepreneurs, business experts, investors, local government officials and organizations that support entrepreneurs across the city. Businesses aren’t grown in a vacuum, and neither are entrepreneurs. Nashville is unique – and there are a few special ingredients that make it a community tha ...
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Prime Hall is a former Marine Raider, water survival instructor, and the co-founder of Deep End Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League (UTL). With over a decade of experience in high-stress military operations and specialized aquatic training, Prime has used his background to create powerful programs that foster both mental and physical resilien…
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Glenn Devitt is a U.S. Army veteran with 11 years of service in military intelligence, specializing in Human Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Digital Forensics. As the founder of The Sentinel Foundation, Glenn led over 45 undercover operations in 16+ countries to combat human trafficking worldwide. He later pioneered the Blackbox Project at S…
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Dujon Smith, CEO and Co-founder of My Block Skin, and global lead for Accenture's Black Founder Development program, joins us to discuss the origins of My Block Skin, a sun care brand that aims to include men of color in the conversation around daily SPF protection. Smith shares the importance of building a strong team and the intentional process h…
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In this episode of The Ed Clay Show, Ed sits down with Roger L. Simon, an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, author, and founder of PJ Media. Once a prominent figure within Hollywood’s elite, Simon experienced a profound shift in his political views, leading to his eventual ostracization from the industry. Roger delves into his transition from H…
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What happens when a tech-savvy entrepreneur becomes the mayor of one of America’s fastest-growing cities? In this special episode, Sam Davidson sits down with Nashville’s 10th mayor, Freddie O’Connell, to explore his journey from startup founder to civic leader. Discover how his entrepreneurial spirit is shaping the future of Nashville, and why his…
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Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TriLuna Wellness, joins Em Wilder to discuss the importance of building a strong network and the mindset shifts that come with growing a business. Ashley emphasizes the need to stop overthinking wellness and instead focus on simple, achievable steps to prioritize self-care, taking intentional steps towards persona…
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Jessica Sutta, a former member of the iconic pop group The Pussycat Dolls, opens up about her journey from international pop stardom to becoming a vocal advocate for those impacted by vaccine injuries. Known for her electrifying performances, Jessica experienced a life-altering health crisis after receiving the COVID vaccine. Now, she uses her plat…
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Dr. Isaac Addae, the Small and Minority business liaison with the Metro Government of Davidson County, discusses his own journey and the support he receives from family and community. Dr. Addae also talks about his role with Metro and the diverse responsibilities he has in supporting the business community. He offers advice to young business founde…
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There's nothing sweeter than success, especially for Mignon Francois, founder of The Cupcake Collection. Mignon sits down with the EC's CEO Sam Davidson to share her amazing path from lacking direction to building a legacy, emphasizing the importance of investing in community and building relationships along the way. They'll discuss the challenges …
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In episode 39 of The Ed Clay Show, Ed sits down with Nathan Ruff, a serial entrepreneur who found early success in E-Commerce at the age of 16 and is now the founder of the One Nine Web Agency. Nathan has set three ambitious life goals: ensuring global access to clean water, achieving a billion-dollar net worth, and running for U.S. president in 20…
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Nashville native Netta Dobbins, owner and principal consultant of Netta Dobbins Marketing and Consulting, shares her entrepreneurial journey working in the entertainment industry and her dream that led her to start a diversity consultancy firm called Minorities in Media Connect. Netta discusses the significance of data and analytics in marketing st…
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Alex Rosen, founder of the viral vigilante group Predator Poachers, is on a mission to expose and capture online child predators across the United States. Starting his work at just 19, Alex has orchestrated the arrest of predators in 46 states, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 convictions. His work has brought to light the dark underworld of onli…
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DJ Paul, a founding member of the legendary hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, is a Grammy and Oscar-winning producer, rapper, and DJ. Known for his groundbreaking work in shaping the sound of Southern hip-hop, DJ Paul has left an undeniable mark on the music industry, influencing genres far beyond the South. In this episode of The Ed Clay Show, Ed Clay …
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Brittany Cole, former Equity and Inclusion Officer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and host of season two of this podcast, joins us to discuss the importance of having a strong support system as an entrepreneur and the different categories of people that make up Cole's "starting five." These categories include God, family, mentors, friends, an…
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Kris Gethin is a professional bodybuilder, trainer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Gethin Gyms and Unmatched Supplements, author of 6 books, and his transformation programs have helped over 150 million people worldwide. On Episode 36 of The Ed Clay Show Ed sits down with Fitness & Lifestyle Coach Kris Gethin. Over the years Kris has been a …
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As a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for innovation and growth, Jason Moore shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to founding Stratasan, a successful healthcare data analytics software company. Jason shares some of the ups and downs, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that led …
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Shane Mac is a Tech Founder & Entrepreneur with a successful track record tackling some of the biggest problems we face with tech in the 21st century. Shane is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Ephemera, a company developing XMTP and changing the way we communicate using the blockchain and decentralization. Prior to Shane's current venture he co-…
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Victoria Duke, known as Tori Trades to her more than half a million followers, is a futures trader who has been trading the market for 9 years. She has amassed a following of over half million people on her YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter profiles where she teaches others the techniques, tricks, and psychology behind futures trading. Victoria learn…
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Stephen Mansfield is a NYT Bestselling Author with over 30 books under his name. He has written on topics such as religion, history, manhood, politics, and more. Stephen was a pastor at Belmont Church in Nashville, TN for 22 years before launching his career as an author in 2002 when he wrote "The Character and Greatness of Winston Churchill". He f…
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Richie Walls is an Emmy Award Winning TV/Film Producer who has worked with James Cameron, Johnny Depp, Chris Hemsworth, Burt Reynolds and some more of Hollywood's biggest stars. He's worked with talent agencies, modeling agencies, production companies, and recently launched Nashville's newest production agency Seen Entertainment. Most people aren't…
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CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Sam Davidson, joins Clark Buckner to reflect on his past year as CEO. Sam emphasizes the importance of a "connection engine" in achieving entrepreneurial success, illustrating his core belief: "The height of my success is directly related to the depth of my community." In this special episode announcing the…
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WLPWR is an award-winning music producer who's worked with the likes of Eminem, Yelawolf, Wiz Khalifa, Tech N9ne, The Game, and more... WLPWR's resume includes 3 platinum and 3 gold records, a huge accomplishment for anyone in or around the music studio. - What are some characteristics a music producer looks for in an up and coming artist? - What a…
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Welcome Pro Skater Beaver Fleming to The Ed Clay Show for our 30th Episode! Beaver Fleming is Professional Skateboarder who has made a name for himself through his ingenuity and creativity on a skateboard. He was the first person in the world to pull off a double backflip on a skateboard, invented the "Fleming Flip", and has been a trailblazer in t…
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Dallas Alexander is a former Canadian Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) Sniper who's team holds the record for the world's longest sniper kill at 2.2 miles. The Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is a elite special operations unit of the Canadian Armed Forces who specialize in counter-terrorism operations. Dallas was forced out of his special forces unit after decl…
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Logan Misuraca is a racecar driver competing in the NASCAR ARCA Menards Track Series. She started racing when she was 4 years old following in the footsteps of her father and has claimed her spot as one of the few motorsports racers worldwide who are female. Ed and Logan take a deep dive into the world of motorsports as she lays out some of the bar…
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Scott Payne is a retired FBI Special Agent who spent twenty-eight years in law enforcement investigating cases against drug trafficking organizations, human traffickers, outlaw motorcycle clubs, gangs, public corruption, and domestic terrorists. He spent long periods of his career in undercover operations including cases such as violent crime, moto…
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Dr. Michael Liebman sits on the scientific advisory board of The Translational and Advanced Medical Center (TAM Center) which is the home of the Cellular Performance Institute (CPI Stem Cells) . He holds a PhD in theoretical chemistry and protein crystallography. He is the Managing Director of IPQ Analytics, LLC and of Strategic Medicine, Inc, and …
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Phil and Pam Pfeffer share their remarkable journey from a chance encounter in a college physics class to building a multi-million dollar fortune. Hear how Phil's career in finance and business led to the creation of Ingram Micro Inc. and Treemont Capital, all while Pam's expertise in banking and accounting played a crucial role in their success. D…
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Struggle Jennings is a Rapper & Songwriter from Nashville, TN. Struggle is the grandson of Waylon Jennings, was one of the original members of Yelawolfs Slumerican label, and now is the owner of his very own Angels and Outlaws Record Label. Struggle's music is at the heart of the intersection between country and rap. Struggle released his first stu…
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Yelawolf is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer born in Gadsden, AL and raised in Antioch, TN who has developed a cult-like following since releasing his first album in 2005. His music and his movement "Slumerican" encapsulate what he calls "the people who are the core of America." Ed Clay and Yelawolf sit down to talk about the lon…
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On this episode of The Ed Clay Show, Ed sits down with Ian Heinisch who shares one of the craziest life stories you've ever heard! Ian's troubled past starts at a young age with drug addiction. After getting arrested for drug dealing he would flee the US and become an international fugitive on the run. Bouncing around Europe would eventually lead h…
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On this episode of The Ed Clay Show, Ed sits down with US Congressman Tim Burchett, representing Tennessee's 2nd congressional district and former mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Ed and Tim talk about how Tim got into politics, his journey from the Mayor of Knox Country, Tennessee to now sitting as a Congressman, and what he sees the future of Ame…
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