Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor. Coach Taylor talks about his lifelong preparation for this job and gives us a look at April 15th's Blue and White spring game at the Vet.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen. Emily Pote's Beans & Bananas - named that because of two of her kids' nicknames - is eclectic and wide-ranging in its offerings.

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky.

https://jewishcinemamississippi.com/

http://bethisraelms.org

https://caprimovies.com/

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-abram-orlansky/

Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest. She has news about grant money that's up for grabs, and a look at their efforts to honor Black History Month.

https://mshumanities.org

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-kam-ridley

It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway. Today, I'm talking with the superintendent of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Keena Graham. She has a powerful way of looking at what history can teach us. And, showing that working together really does work.

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/staff-spotlight-keena-graham.htm

https://www.nps.gov/memy/index.htm

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-keena-graham

Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones: ring any bells? What about Manship and Aplos? All right, now we're cooking. The ladies have broken away, with Chef Alex Eaton's blessing, to take over catering and lunch counter service at Logan Farms in Maywood Mart. And they've got big plans.

Logan Farms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganfarmsjxn/

Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-newsome-jones/

Mary Rooks is a mom of four who once had her sights set on being a geologist in Alaska. But her husband’s family ties to the City With Soul lead them to Jackson where she has become a sought-after photographer and founder of a resource for moms, JXN Motherhood.

On today's show, Garrad Lee is one of the organizers of Priced to Move, happening this weekend at Fertile Ground Beer Company in Belhaven. The nothing over $100 art show brings local makers to holiday shoppers with a curated selection of gifts and sets the stage with DJs and live music too.

On today's show is Deputy Director of Human and Cultural Services for the City of Jackson, David Lewis. David is giving us a rundown of the upcoming Capital City Lights set for December 2 in downtown Jackson, and a look back at the city's Bicentennial celebration, coming to an end in December.

CAPITAL CITY LIGHTS: https://capitalcitylights.com/

JXN BICENTENNIAL: https://200jxn.com/

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-david-lewis