In this episode, Chip explores why banks are such a central part of every community. He examines how banking decisions are made in the best interest of the customer and community. 

Join me as I describe how and why I chose banking for my career. I'm passionate about small businesses and helping them make the best decisions for their success. 

This conversation highlights what a true leader Joy McCray is. She's run the gambit in regards to her professional life, and all of those roles have prepared her for her latest role as the Executive Director of the Elizabethton/ Carter County Chamber of Commerce.  Joy took over the Chamber this past June and is doing big things. Today we talk about the Chamber and awesome projects that are coming down the line.  She's kicking off a new program called B.O.S.S. Lady and we get into why this is the perfect time to launch this program.  B.O.S.S. Lady launches on September 8th- check their website for more information. 

Thomas, Jennifer, and Becky recap the conversation with Hannah Paramore and prepare for the upcoming Be BOLD conference.  What did we learn from our conversation with Hannah and what are we looking forward to learning from Haydn Shaw? 

COVID- 19 has disrupted life as we know it and we find ourselves in an unprecedented time in history.  In this episode, Thomas speaks with Chief Operating Officer Will Barrett to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program through the Small Business Administration as part of the CARES Act.  If you are a small business owner, or just curious about the stimulus act in general, this is an incredibly informative podcast. 

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Kristin Trivett works for Isaiah 117 House in East Tennessee.  Their mission is to help kids, families, and caseworkers through the foster placement process.  In this episode, you will learn how she and the others working at Isaiah 117 House, work every day to make lives better for children waiting on foster care placement.  Kristin tells us how the system works, and what a wonderful service the house is providing to those who need it most.  Listen and be inspired by how this mom of three is keeping her passion alive and serving those who need it the most. 

In this episode, Thomas continues the conversation with our guest, Hannah Paramore Breen about the shift in her business and when she knew it was time to plan for the next phase of her life.  Hannah is candid and honest in a way that all business owners need to hear.

Owning a business has been compared to marriage, giving birth, and more.  In this episode,  Thomas talks with our guest, Hannah Paramore Breen about how she fell into owning one of the most successful digital agencies in Nashville.   Tune in to hear her amazing story of success and prepare for the next episode when she talks about jumping out. 

Ginger Jones founded Jones Therapy Services in 2009 to provide behavioral, occupational, physical and speech therapy services. Since then, she grew her business to 9 clinics with over 70 employees, discovered a love for community involvement, and grew her family to include 2 children. It's quite an accomplishment to run a successful company, and maintain life balance and your sanity. Ginger's story includes valuable lessons she has learned as a business owner, community champion and boy-mom. This episode includes those lessons and more. Women Empowered is a production of Bank of Tennessee. Member FDIC.