Spread The Positive Podcast

This episode of the podcast is with a really remarkable guest...Kristen Perry. Kristen has a really amazing story and has accomplished some really amazing things at a very young age. She is a former Miss MTSU winner, founder of "RAIDERTHON" a fundraiser for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital that is still happening to this day, she is finishing up her masters at Lipscomb University in Nashville (Summer of 2019), she is an Impact Specialist at Special Kids Therapy and Nurse Center and is just a really great example of everything we are really about here at Spread The Positive. Kristen actually had some health complications as a young child and received treatment at Special Kids and is now working as Impact Specialist for the same organization that ultimately saved her life. Full circle to say the least! It's a really amazing story and needless to say Kristen is very passionate about her work with Special Kids. Her role as an Impact Specialist includes working with fundraising, event planning, business development

This episode of the podcast is with Ladawna Parham! Ladawna is the Executive Director of Nourish Food Bank. The mission of Nourish is to feed families/people and fuel hope within the middle TN region. Ladawna is also a Diplomat with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and is always active in making a positive impact in the community. She was very instrumental in opening the new "Hub" of Nourish Food Bank that also houses other nonprofits like Endure Athletics (a common shout out on the pod), Junior Achievement, Community Help Partners and CLIFF all under the same roof providing a variety of community outreach efforts. Ladawna has a really awesome story and is a great example of everything we are about with Spread The Positive. Be sure to check out everything Nourish has going on. nourishfoodbank.org Big thanks to Ladawna for being on the podcast, being a member of the network, and everything she is doing to Spread The Positive!

Got a little twist on the typical podcast structure. This is the first episode of the "Flipped" version of the podcast. Troy Cheairs of Legacy Ink Design/Troy C Worldwide sits down with the founder of Spread The Positive, Trent Denson. They speak about the origins of Spread The Positive, everything Spread The Positive actually entrails, how Trent does his best to live out the mission on a daily basis, future plans and much more. There have been several requests for this type of interview to take place and they finally made it happen. Troy does an amazing job speaking about how he has been involved with helping the brand grow and has some great questions to get some more information on where everything is heading with Spread The Positive. Keep an eye out for quite a few collaborative efforts between Spread The Positive and everything Troy has going with his ever-expanding network. Big shouts to them both for all they are doing to Spread The Positive.

This episode of the podcast is with Tylor Gentry. Founder of Ambition Threads, public speaker, graphic designer, former personal trainer, semi-professional motocross athlete and the marketing director for Nutrition Faktory, Tylor truly is a jack of all trades and beast of an entrepreneur. Nutrition Faktory is one of (if not the) fastest growing Nutritional/Supplement franchise in the country and Ambition Threads is growing like crazy too! He is also involved with Munch Foods (munchmealsusa.com) a healthy and affordable fast food/meal prep service and restaurant that is doing extremely well too. This man is all over the place and doing some incredible work. Beyond all of the entrepreneurial success deep down Tylor is passionate about building a culture and inspiring people through the Ambition Threads brand/his social media platforms/the work he is doing with Nutrition Faktory-Munch to make a positive impact on as many people lives as he possibly can. All of the companies Tylor is associated have strong ties t

The episode of the podcast is with Caleb Bryant. Caleb is a real estate investor out of Huntsville, AL. A really stand up guy that specializes in the multifamily aspect of commercial real estate. He owns and manages several large apartment complexes and is always on the lookout for the next deal. Caleb and his team are passionate about adding value and creating better housing conditions with the properties they acquire. The host of "The Relentless Investor Podcast" where he gives priceless information and tips to be successful at investing in real estate. Caleb is a really great example of Spread The Positive and what we are looking to bring light to. He recently did a race where he raised over $7,500 to help raise awareness for mental health awareness. He is always posting motivational and relatable content and is a genuinely good person. Definitely looking forward to future collaborations and be able to incorporate all he has going with Relentless Capital Group with "The Network" we are building with STP. H

This episode of the podcast is with Brian Winch. Brian is the owner/operator of "Clean Lots" a Canadian based litter removal service/how-to guide for starting a business cleaning commercial properties of litter. He is passionate about making a positive impact on his community and teaching others to start a company that can make a positive change in the community. Check out his website at www.cleanlots.com. He has a book and a step by step guide to get started with this type of company. Brian has some really great insights on the usual podcast topics. His outlook and passion for building a community of people that believe in his business system is very commendable. He cares deeply about the environmental impact his system creates and is a very STP type person in general. Big thanks to him for being on the podcast and all he does to Spread The Positive.

This episode of the podcast is with Karim Al-Saied aka @iamkarimmm. Amazing guy and super talented artist. He has an incredible story and is changing lives with his art. A "Nashville Unsigned" artist (big shouts to Amber Stoneman) and an all-around great example of what we are looking to bring light to on this podcast. Karim is passionate about making music that helps people get through difficult times. Check the whole episode out and give him a follow on social media...@iamkarimmm. Thank you for being on and all you do to Spread The Positive Karim. Looking forward to future collabs. Let's go!

This episode of the podcast is with William J. Hannah. This guy is a really amazing example of everything Spread The Positive. Incredible energy, very personable, passionate and all around genuine person that lives out our mission better than most. Will is currently working in the apartment industry and doing an amazing job in the leasing of large apartment complexes. People really underestimate how hard the multifamily industry is. The 2018 Leasing Agent of The Year in ATLANTA according to the Apartment Association. In ATLANTA. That's a really big deal. Very grateful to have Will as an advocate and supporter of what we are doing with Spread The Positive. We have been working on getting a version of STP going in ATL with Willy J. Very excited to see what we are able to build together! Big thanks to him for being on the podcast and all you do to Spread The Positive.

This episode of the podcast is with Steve Austin and a guest co-host/big supporter of the mission, Jessica Reed Harrell. Big thanks to Jessica for being on and setting this up. Jessica and Steve have known each other for a few years and have a really awesome bond. Both Steve and Jesica have some really great insights on the typical STP topics. Steve is a published author, a pastor at Harvest View Church and the founder of 180 Ministries. He has a really inspirational story and is doing a ton of stuff that aligns with Spread The Positive. His book "Getting Your Life on Target" is all about positive mindset and living out your purpose. The work he is doing with 180 Ministries is really incredible. They are changing lives for the better and making a very positive impact on people lives all over middle TN. Please check out the full story on the podcast. Check out his book too... www.gettingyourlifeontarget.com Thanks again to Jessica and Steve for being on sharing their story. Two great examples of everything Spr

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Chelsey Tucker. Chelsey has a truly amazing story...here is the cliff note version ________________________________________________________________ “You don’t need sight to have a vision.” – Chelsey Tucker While she may not be able to see the vibrant colors of her stunning paintings, this does not stop Chelsey Tucker from sharing her beautiful collection that will debut at the O Gallery on April 18th. Diagnosed with a very rare autoimmune disease, Neuromyelitis Optica or NMO, which leaves her color blind and visually impaired, Chelsey uses emotion to feel the painting while creating. She paints as an expression of how she sees the world. This is a notion that is resonating directly with her rapidly growing clientele. Chelsey has been drawn to the creative arts since she was a child, singing and songwriting for several years. But it wasn’t until 2018 that she joined the arts community professionally. She began by posting photos of her paintings to her social

This episode of the podcast is with Abdou Kattih and Sarah Alzabet with Murfreesboro Muslim Youth. This organization does a tremendous amount of outreach efforts and is passionate about making a positive impact on the community. They do community events like "Love Your Neighbor". There are quarterly meet ups where they have a potluck dinner that is open to anyone in the community. The whole mission is to bring people from different walks of life together to spend time with one another and learn about different cultures. Something we are definitely about here at Spread The Positive, finding that common ground and being accepting of people that don't believe the same things you do. Murfreesboro Muslim Youth is currently wrapping up a project they dedicated to the 50 victims of the New Zealand mass shooting that happened recently. It is called 50 for 50They are doing 50 acts of kindness for each person that lost their lives in the attack. From raising funds and resources for local nonprofits like "Murfreesboro C

This episode of the podcast is with April Kirby. April is the founder/operator of Crest Cafe, a donation based coffee shop in Nashville, TN. This excerpt is taken from the Crest Cafe website (crestcoffeehouse.com) that explains it much better than I can... "We are Nashville’s first donation based coffee house providing a unique take on the traditional coffee scene by using locally roasted artisanal coffee and espresso to change our community one sip at a time. 90% of the profit goes directly to the community, additionally each quarter we partner with a missional organization to help raise both awareness and funds for causes in Nashville and beyond. Our goal is to brew more than just good coffee, we want to brew up change and community too. WHAT EXACTLY IS DONATION BASED? It is exactly what it sounds like-- instead of telling you the price of your coffee, tea, etc you tell us. Give what you can/ what you feel. We want CCH to be a place where EVERYONE feels welcome and where we make a difference. 100% of our pr

This is the second episode of the Global Girl Life series of the podcast with Shannon Rizzo of Global Girl Life and a very special guest, Sheyla Paz. Sheyla has an amazing story and is definitely living out the core principles of Spread The Positive on a crazy level. Sheyla has a passion for music, travel, and people. She has done media production, been a tour guide to destinations all over the world and has a contagious very happy energy that is everything we are about here at Spread The Positive. Just a really awesome example of what we are looking to showcase on the podcast. Shannon with Global Girl Life has some amazing insights as well. We are really grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Shannon and the culture she is building with her mission. If you are looking for consulting and mentorship for a new business be sure to check out globalgirl.life and get hooked up with Shannon. She is really good at what she does! As always thanks for being on the podcast ladies and thank you for all you do t

This episode of the podcast is with John Danes. John is a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, business owner, and more. He has featured some of the biggest names in the entrepreneurs in the world on his podcast, "The No Excuses Show". He is sharing the stage with the likes of Casey Adams, Brodie Kern, and more at Netcon in New York City on April 14th. He is also only 19 years old. It's really impressive how focused and locked in this guy is. John has some really great insights on the typical podcast topics. Really pumped to see all that comes from the multiple endeavors John is working on. Check out "The No Excuses Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts and give him a follow on Instagram - @johnmdanes. Thanks for being on the podcast and all you do to Spread The Positive.

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Dani Dyer of Dani D Fitness. A certified personal trainer, a body positive activist, and a great example of Spread The Positive in general. Dani has a really amazing story and has done some really amazing things with her most recent endeavor of starting her own fitness company. She is also a brand ambassador for several businesses including Float Nashville/Float Alchemy. She is literally doing the overall mission of Spread The Positive every day with her classes and motivational content that she puts on social media. She has some great insights to the usual podcast topics. Great tips on how to maintain a positive mindset, some awesome examples of "what is going right", awesome #grateful4 and much more. Dani is very inspirational, very philanthropic/community oriented, very hardworking and making a positive impact on a major level by doing something that she is passionate about. That is everything Spread The Positive. Be sure to check out her website and fol

This episode of the podcast is with Ellie Ivancich. Ellie is a former volleyball player for Belmont University that now works as a financial planner for Morgan Stanley and is a volleyball coach for a 13-year-old AAU travel team. She definitely is a great example of everything we are looking to showcase on the Spread The Positive podcast. She has a very optimistic and positive outlook on life in general and is passionate about helping others. Through her works as a coach, she is able to help her players learn the importance of teamwork and how far volleyball can take someone in life. Ellie definitely has a contagious energy that brings out the best in people. She is involved with the Nashville Junior Chamber and does a lot of community outreach work. Again just a great example of what we are looking to showcase on the pod. She has some really great insight into the typical topics of the podcast. Including how to maintain a positive mindset, some great examples of what is going right, a really awesome #gratefu4

This episode of the podcast is with Ozzy Nelson (Owner) and Ariana Vandenburgh (VP of Experience) with Mayday Brewery. Proud to have them as members of our network we are building. Both of these individuals are amazing examples of everything we are about with Spread The Positive. Mayday is located in Murfreesboro, TN. Both of Ozzy's daughters (Ashlee and Kelsey) work for Mayday as well. One of Ozzy's #grateful4 is having his family involved with running the brewery. They are family owned/operated and are very involved with community outreach efforts, assisting with fundraising opportunities/causes that benefit people in need and even provide a place for local artists/bands to perform! Mayday is a huge advocate and fan of live local music. They have live music all throughout the month and really do a lot to support the local music scene. Community outreach, local music scene advocates and they brew delicious beer for people to enjoy...there is quite a bit of positivity to be found in all of that! Ariana and Oz

This episode of the podcast is with Wayne Faust. Wayne is a clinical psychologist and the Author of the Book "300 Billion To One". Here is a brief description of the book. "300 Billion to One is an inspirational book for all ages. A Clinical Therapist loses his own motivation to live after the passing of his beloved wife. He regains it after God sends back his wife to visit him two weeks after she passed to help him move forward again. Recognizing that the experience with simple odds could be explained away by non-believers, he thanked God, wrote the odds in his grief journal and asked God to not let him forget the experience a week, month or year from now. God answered with a series of interventions within minutes. A former neighbor came to his home while he was praying this prayer of thanks. He greeted her and she related to him her dream recounting the exact experience the SAME night BEFORE hearing his story! A series of interventions continued to keep his hope high and his faith strong. 300 Billion to One

This episode of the podcast is with Patrice Turek. Patrice is an extremely great example of everything we are about here at Spread The Positive. She has been involved in the gymnastics coaching/consulting world, ran her own facility for years, and is now running her own business/team in skincare. She has been a diplomat for the Rutherford County of Commerce for several years and is the organizer of a networking group she has started called "Ignite". She is really passionate about making a positive impact on the community she lives in. We cover the typical Spread The Positive topics like, tips and routines for maintaining a positive mindset, what is "going right" according to Patrice, her #grateful4, and more. Really grateful to have Patrice as an advocate for Spread The Positive. She lives out the core principles of Spread The Positive better than most. As always huge thank you to Patrice for being on the podcast and all she does to Spread The Positive.

This episode of the podcast is with Christy Brooks. Christy is the founder of a nonprofit in Nashville called LIVEmpowered. They are doing some really incredible work and changing the lives of young people and the lives of community leaders (school counselors, teachers, etc)as well. Christy has a really amazing story and her passion for helping others who are struggling with mental health issues is really commendable. LIVEmpowered is in 14 schools in the Greater Nashville area and they do workshops and conferences all over the country bringing light to the issues young people are facing dealing with mental health. Very grateful to connect with Christy. The work they are doing is really needed in this day and age. The passion she has for the work she does is truly inspirational. Please check out all they are doing at www.livempowered.org. Huge thank you to Christy for being on the podcast and all she does to Spread The Positive.