If you don’t care about where you’re from, how can you expect anyone else to? In this episode of Meanwhile in Memphis, we dive into a powerful conversation with Bartholomew Jones, founder of CxffeeBlack to talk about, not only that beautiful caffeinated substance we all love in the mornings, but specifically how he is revolutionizing the coffee game through a social justice lens. We also have in the studio with us Rachel Knox, Thriving Arts and Culture Program Officer for Hyde Family Foundation & moderator for our Celebrate What's Right Culture U.S.A. panel, to talk about the vast cultural landscape that is Memphis, how our city is faring in these tough times & where the arts & culture scene is headed.

Magnetic changemaker, Dr. Archie Moss, Jr. is the youngest principal in Shelby County Schools' history & is using innovative ideas to empower the youth of our city! Listen in to take a deep dive into Archie's 2020 TEDxMemphis talk and more. From manifesting your own destiny, and Bedtime Stories with Principal Moss, to an appearance (and generous gift!) on The Ellen Show, we cover it all on this can't miss episode!

The arts is about so much more than catching a play or musical every now and then. Arts connect the community, enrich learning, and just make life more interesting! The arts sector took a major hit in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, but as creatives do, they thought outside the box to deliver on their missions in a time of need. The Orpheum is one such institution that continued to adapt to create new opportunities of engagement. VP of Education, Jennifer McGrath, chats about the benefits (and need!) of community arts resources + The Greater Memphis Chamber's Apryl Childs-Potter shares insights on the local business sector.

Why is there so much pressure to ask and answer "What do you want to be when you grow up?" when you're young, and "What do you do for work" when you're older? Why is this a norm? Niranjani Radhakrishnan (aka "Jani Rad") explores this in her 2020 TEDxMemphis talk.

Yes, your job title is an important part of who you are, but it's not all of who you are. Get to the root of what makes you happy, and the rest will fall in line. Jani is proof of this; listen in to found out how.

Welcome, to Meanwhile in Memphis! Jared Boyd of The Daily Memphian and WYXR joins us to share the ins and outs of how this podcast (and the radio station hosting it!) came to be!