Applaudable Perspectives

On this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, President Pam Lewis sits down with professional dietician and counselor Cheryl Robaczynski. This episode covers Cheryl's accidental discovery and love of her passion - dietetics. After taking a course at SUNY College in Buffalo, NY, she began to work professionally as a dietetic technician and eventually began her journey to starting her own business. Listen in as Cheryl discusses the ‘food plate’ theory and gives her advice on nutrition and dieting. For more episodes, head over to www.plamedia.com. 

This week on Applaudable Perspectives PLA Media president Pam Lewis sits down with the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Tennessee native Pam Rose. Pam Rose is popularly known as a member of Calamity Jane and Kennedy Rose. Tune in as Pam shares the memories of her illustrious career, starting with her mentorship in Atlanta under a Jazz musician who grew up with Ramsay Lewis to moving to Tennessee, and meeting Pete Drake, which then opened the doors to land a publishing deal with Capitol Records to eventually tour with the European superstar, Sting. Listen to the end for a sneak peek of some of Pam's newest records from her latest album, "Sacred Song," and keep up with Pam Rose by heading to her website. For more episodes, check out our website, www.plamedia.com. 

Episode 10 of Applaudable Perspectives features Christian singer-songwriter Debbie Cochran. She recalls the days of her early childhood, gathering around the piano in her family home, a memory that nurtured the seed to a flourishing career in music. Cochran has sung along side country legends like Dolly Parton, and Gary Morris in the "Song Of The Year” Josie Award Nominee Christmas duet My Son. Stay in touch for new Debbie Cochran releases by heading to her website. For more episodes of applaudable perspectives head over to www.plamedia.com.

Husband and wife duo Jennifer and Ray from Jenerayte Promotion sit down with PLA Media president Pam Lewis. Jen began her collegiate career in TV, Film and Radio broadcasting, after switching her degree to Chemical Oceanography Jennifer eventually came to realize that working in entertainment would be her one true love. Jennifer and Ray met while working at “Made in Texas Radio” where Ray worked as the projects house photographer for over 30 years. After the project ended, the couple banned together to create the marketing and radio promotion company Jenerayte Promotion. Listen in as they discuss the perks of working with independent artists and the importance of artist development. Check out their website for more information. For more episodes of Applaudable Perspectives, head to www.plamedia.com.

In this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, PLA Media president Pam Lewis sits down with Mary Ann Kennedy to discuss Mary's professional career in songwriting and touring: the highlights, successes, and downsides of the music industry, including working in a male-dominated industry. Kennedy first signed a publishing deal upon arriving in Nashville in 1978, developing an original sound with co-writers Pat Bunch and Pam Rose.  For more episodes of Applaudable Perspectives, head over to our website.

Recognized by CMA as an emerging artist, country singer & songwriter Lockwood Barr sits down with PLA Media president Pam Lewis in another episode of Applaudable Perspectives. Lockwood speaks on her advocacy for mental health awareness and how it shaped her childhood and overcoming challenges as a songwriter and performer during the pandemic in Nashville. Listen to the end of this episode for a preview of Lockwood’s newest single, Already Gone coming to all streaming platforms on July 23, use this link to pre-save it now. For more episodes of Applaudable Perspectives, head over to our website. 

This episode of Appluadable Perspectives features PLA Media president Pam Lewis and Digital Marketer Mary Skinner in a tell-all about Skinner's professional experience. Skinner, an experienced graphic designer and creative director, shares elements of Nashville's professional scene that first encouraged her to move to the major entertainment hub of the south and expounds on a few aspects of her work ethic that helped advance her career in Marketing. Skinner also speaks on the importance of traveling and appreciating international culture and gives her advice to collegiate audiences looking to enter the professional world. For more episodes, head to our website. 

We sat down with psychiatric mental nurse and Imagine Project founder Dianne Maroney on this week's episode of Applaudable Perspectives. Based on her own experiences of grief and trauma, Dianne paved a path to encourage others. Marooney's The Imagine project equips kids with the tools to handle trauma and stress by providing a supportive and inclusive way to share their stories. Since its launch, The Imagine Project has reached more than 300,000 kids across all 50 states and 23 countries. Dianne also gives her advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs of today and lists a few elements to her success. For more information about The Imagine Project, visit https://theimagineproject.org. Check out more episodes of Applaudable Perspectives by heading to our website.

On this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, PLA Media President and Founder Pam Lewis sits down with country songwriter and entertainer, Bernie Nelson out of Fredericksburg, Texas. Bernie recalls the transformative childhood memories which shaped his musicianship, gives his take on Nashville’s music industry scene of the 80s, and shares stories behind his success that helped him land songwriting placements for legendary artists including Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Wynonna, Kris Kristofferson and more. Nelson also shares his advice to up-and-coming songwriters looking to break into the industry. For more information on “Weekends with Bernie” check out his website. For more Applaudable Perspectives episodes head over to www.plamedia.com.  snwMnPW0OaVj7Hal2GVx

This week on Applaudable Perspectives, PLA Media President Pam Lewis sits down with the DEA Educational Foundation Board of Directors Chairman, Bill Alden. Alden speaks on the effectiveness of the DEA Education Foundation After School Youth Program, which encourages kids to pursue a healthy lifestyle through art, movement, and dance. Alden expounds upon the importance of maintaining the link between kids, their community, and its schools; a cause which has helped the foundation roll out with other activities including martial arts, soccer, baseball, and more. In addition, he shares how the versatility and flexibility of virtual events have helped them continue their outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how you can get involved in DEAEF by heading to their website. For more episodes, head over to plamedia.com.