Leadership Live

Vanessa and Trey welcome Eric Donahue to the podcast. Eric and his company Eric Donahue Photography just held their grand opening of his new studio in Downtown Kingsport. In addition, Eric and Trey reminisce about their Leadership Kingsport Community Impact Project on Diversity.  

Vanessa and Trey welcome Karen Redman, Director of First Impressions at Your Kingsport Chamber, as she talks about her upcoming retirement.  Vanessa and Karen take a stroll down memory lane of Karen's 34 years with the Chamber and find out what Karen thinks of Jell-O.

Visit Kingsport's Lara Potter joins co-hosts Vanessa and Trey to discuss all things "Bring it to Kingsport." Lara also tackles Trey's Rapid Five Questions.

Meet Truist's Jenn Own, a 40 under 40 recipient and an exceptional fundraiser. Vanessa, Trey, and Jenn discuss an upcoming "Stay Sharp" conference with a keynote speaker discussing everything generations.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Trey welcome, surprise, Trey as this week's Leadership Live guest. Trey details what two careers he has experienced that kids dream about and what it is like being a girl dad. 

Join hosts Vanessa and Trey as they welcome Fun Fest's Emily Thompson to today's Leadership Live podcast. Emily started her Fun Fest career as a teenage volunteer. Emily's servant leader heart led her to an organization that empowers women, Girls Inc., where she began as a volunteer and now serves as the Board Chair. 

Vaness and Trey welcome former City Manager and Move to Kingsport's Jeff Fleming.  Jeff shares an update on his family and how he got the nickname Appy.  He also answers why Kingsport is a top location for new residents. 

Vanessa and Trey welcome Ballad Health's Keira Majeed to the podcast. Keira, a Leadership Kingsport 2022 class member, discusses what to expect at this year's Juneteenth celebration. 

Hosts Trey and Vaness welcome Create Appalachia's Dr. Katie Hoffman to the podcast. Learn how the new downtown Kingsport innovative non-profit will help creators thrive in the Model City. 

Vanessa and Trey welcome the Kingsport Chamber's newest team member Tracey Edwards.  Tracey discussed her experience with former U.S. Senator Bob Corker and U.S. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger.