Leadership Live

On Trey's final podcast, Vanessa and Trey welcome City of Kingsport BMA's Betsy Cooper. Alderwoman Cooper discusses her new role as Executive Director of Friends in Need in Kingsport. As Trey shares his current favorite City of Kingsport project, Betsy and Vanessa share theirs. Winter is coming.

Vaness and Trey welcome Healthy Kingsport's Desteny Clemons back to the podcast on her third visit to Leadership Live. Destney introduces Healthy Kingsport's newest program, "People, Produce, and Praise," sponsored by Humana, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to churches in a farmer's market style. Do not forget this weekend's Walk for Wellness.

Vanessa and Trey welcome one of Kingsport's newest restaurant owners, Baberito's Dean Davison. Trey asks about Dean's seven-year journey to owning a Barberitos; all the while, Trey loses focus as he hears a couple of words that make his ears perk up. Spoiler alert - Dean, a Moody Bible Institute and Moddy aviation graduate is also a missionary pilot who learned to fly from Trey's old stomping grounds.

Vanessa interviews her co-host Trey about his interim role with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport. Trey fights off tears as he explains how his passion for being Board Chair for the organization to becoming the Interim CEO gave him purpose. Oh, and why New York City?

John Rose, the King of Economic Development, joins Vanessa and Trey after Leadership Live's Summer Break. John talks about car washes, Red Lobster, and what new restaurant is coming to town that has everyone a buzz. Car washes, Restaurants, Red Lobster, Oh my!

Vanessa and Trey welcome Visit Kingsport's Emily Thompson back to the podcast to discuss everything you can do this Summer in Kingsport. Emily wastes no time discussing this Saturday's Racks by the Tracks brought to you by Your Kingsport Chamber. Of course, if Emily is here, we will talk about Fun Fest.

Vanessa and Trey welcome Eastman's Tanya Foreman, this year's Chairwoman of the Juneteenth Executive Committee. Tanya talks about all things Juneteenth, being a sports mom, Eastman Resource Groups, and living purposefully.

Vanessa and Trey welcome from Disney World the newest employee at Your Kingsport Chamber, Caroline Luethke. Caroline has her Master's Degree from the University of Florida and will work hard at tonight's Brewhaha presented by the Kingsport Chamber. During her six years with Disney, Caroline was a friend of Cinderella, Princess Anna, Snow White, and Mary Poppins. Welcome back to Kingsport, Caroline.

Vanessa and Trey welcome Your Kingsport Chamber's Stephanie Hernandez as she discusses the upcoming Brewhaha. Stephanie is the Membership Events Director for the Chamber, and she is hard at work planning the forthcoming Brewhaha. The Brewhaha includes a pizza contest, adult beverages from multiple breweries, Scooters coffee, and much more. Get your tickets today at kingsportchamber.org.

Vaness and Trey welcome Kingsport City Schools' Johanna Montgomery to this Good Friday podcast edition. Johanna was just named the 2023 CSH Coordinator of the Year in Tennessee. Johanna is also a member of Your Kingsport Chamber's newest committed, LeadUndivided.