In this episode Murn chats with Toronto native Brock Hayhoe who takes the stage and lights up the world as the magical Brooke Lynn Heights. Growing up in a Christian home, Brock would pray to be “normal” and it was clear that this Queen was born to stand OUT! From putting on ballet slippers as a young boy to owning the stage on RuPaul’s Drag Race, she is writing Herstory! Thank you for listening to Inner Mission!

In this episode we are on the build site for the Wilson County Habitat for Humanity. It’s a special build as this is The House That Love Built 2. An anonymous donor has helped to sponsor this home and Franquita will be the new homeowner! We hear from the Habitat leaders, a previous Habitat homeowner, volunteers and the future homeowner herself! We also learn a lot of Habitat for Humanity and how it’s is a HAND UP rather than a hand out. Thank you for listening! 💡

Let’s get it POPPIN! In this episode Dr. JPop shares on how she left a stable corporate job at the beginning of the pandemic to be an entrepreneur. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and with so much unknown, she has managed to ride the roller coaster of the pandemic AND create a platform, Building Allyship, where people can come to learn how to put anti-racism into action. She is a leader that calls us IN and reminds us to tap into joy while also doing the work. 💫 So much joy in this hour! We recorded this in November of last year and it’s relevant ALWAYS. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Murn shares about where she was on her 26th bday, 9/11/2001. She opens up and reflects on the past trip around the sun, with all of its ups and downs. She reminds us that while we [and the world] may be hurting, it’s still okay to celebrate. To remember what we have right here, rather than focus on what we don’t have. We must trust ourselves and this time that we are in together. Soak it up rather than wish it away. To be the light in a world that can feel so dark. 💡 Thank you for listening!

Getting to record this episode at Acme Radio with this guy was SO FUN! Tom is one of the coolest people I know and his care for people makes him even cooler. It’s that care and his entrepreneurial drive that has made him a local and global legend in the hospitality world, which looks quite different these days. As the owner of TomKats Catering Acme Feed & Seed and The Southern Steak & Oyster, he has an incredible story to share about where he’s been and the state of the world today. ⁣From literally running into Bear Bryant on the sidelines as an Auburn football player to being on the riders of Sarah Jessica Parker and Sandra Bullock, he has many stories to share! He has catered to the stars backstage at Starwood Amphitheater and nourished the entire cast of A League of Their Own and Groundhog Day, to name a few. His company, TomKats, became the most demanded caterer in Hollywood and has served over 3000 movies to date. Tom has opened some of the highest grossing restaurants here in Nashville and is a leader in the community with a focus on safety for his team and our city during this time and how to make the comeback we need. He is focused on preserving the history of Nashville and getting back to what makes it Music City...𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 from those that have a song to sing and a dream in their heart. 🎶 I can almost hear Music City coming alive in an old-new way. Thank you for listening!!! 💡🙏🏽

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In this bonus episode Murn shares some of the benefits of stillness and meditation. This is perfect for all levels and no experience necessary! You’ll be guided through a short meditation as an opportunity to get present and wake up with fresh eyes. Happy meditating and Thank you for listening! 💡

In this episode Murn shares about realizing her own stigma around therapy and how it has been a gift in her life in such a short time. Yoga, meditation, self inquiry and now therapy have opened her eyes to new ways of seeing and being. Thank you for listening!!

In this episode we laugh, we cry, we get really real. Lauren and Kelly share about life in Hendersonville and how yoga has shaped their life. From growing up in an all white town, to discovering the practice of yoga, to opening Shakti Power Yoga, to waking up to their systemic white privilege, these two are committed to doing the work and keep showing up. I love them and I’m so excited for you to hear their story. Thank you for listening!

In this episode Catherine Njeri & Paige Elenson [of Africa Yoga Project] join from Nairobi, Kenya to share on what life has been like during the pandemic and how AYP has become the structure/safety net for their teachers and even their students & communities to help provide food, water, towels and basic needs as the main income of teaching yoga doesn’t exist right now. From Global Healthy Happy Hours on Fridays to private sessions, AYP is fundraising and we can all support in this effort. Follow them on Instagram for updates @africayigaproject or donate online africayogaproject.org Thank you for listening and supporting this cause that is very near & dear to the heart of Inner Mission.

In this episode, Q shares with Murn about growing up in Memphis and the challenges that followed. It’s a story you don’t want to miss. From being homeless, to traumatic events to the people that lifted him up. Q reminds us that we can hear our own inner voice when we truly listen. He shares how his choices led him to this moment and that with faith and a few people that lift you up... anything is possible.