Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, Executive Director of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Alma shares her journey from growing up in a community at the cusp of integration to becoming a cornerstone in preserving African American history in Williamson County. Throughout the conversation, Alma reflects on her upbringing, her extensive career in community service, and her dedication to educational and heritage preservation efforts.Key Points & Highlights:Introduction to Alma Lee Alexander McLemore: Discover Alma's roots in Williamson County and her experiences growing up during a pivotal time in its history.Family and Faith: Alma talks about the strong foundation her parents built, centered on faith and caring for others, shaping her lifelong commitment to community service.Career and Community Service: Learn about Alma's 38-year tenure at Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation and her seamless transition into various roles within community organizations.Board Memberships and Leadership: Explore Alma's significant impact through her work with numerous boards, including Habitat for Humanity, Community Housing Partnership, and the African American Heritage Society.Awards and Recognition: Celebrate Alma's numerous accolades recognizing her leadership, volunteerism, and contributions to the community.Importance of Family: Alma shares the joy she finds in spending time with her family, including her two sons, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.Mission and Inspiration: Gain insight into Alma's daily mission to be a source of light and her drive to preserve African American history for future generations.Supporting the African American Heritage Society: Alma concludes with ways the community can get involved in supporting the preservation of African American history and culture.How to Get Involved: For listeners inspired by Alma's dedication and wishing to support the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County's mission, visit <a href="http://www.aahswc.org/">www.aahswc.org</a> to learn more about their programs and how you can contribute to their important work.Episode Takeaway: Alma Lee Alexander McLemore's story is a powerful testament to the impact of faith, family, and unwavering commitment to community service. Her work not only honors the past but also paves the way for future generations to learn from and be inspired by African American history.Join us on the ChangeMakers Podcast as we dive into the life and legacy of Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, a true changemaker whose work continues to enlighten, educate, and empower the community of Williamson County and beyond.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Summary:&lt;/strong&gt; In this inspiring episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, Executive Director of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Alma shares her journey from growing up in a community at the cusp of integration to becoming a cornerstone in preserving African American history in Williamson County. Throughout the conversation, Alma reflects on her upbringing, her extensive career in community service, and her dedication to educational and heritage preservation efforts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Points &amp; Highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction to Alma Lee Alexander McLemore&lt;/strong&gt;: Discover Alma's roots in Williamson County and her experiences growing up during a pivotal time in its history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family and Faith&lt;/strong&gt;: Alma talks about the strong foundation her parents built, centered on faith and caring for others, shaping her lifelong commitment to community service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Career and Community Service&lt;/strong&gt;: Learn about Alma's 38-year tenure at Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation and her seamless transition into various roles within community organizations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Board Memberships and Leadership&lt;/strong&gt;: Explore Alma's significant impact through her work with numerous boards, including Habitat for Humanity, Community Housing Partnership, and the African American Heritage Society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Awards and Recognition&lt;/strong&gt;: Celebrate Alma's numerous accolades recognizing her leadership, volunteerism, and contributions to the community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Importance of Family&lt;/strong&gt;: Alma shares the joy she finds in spending time with her family, including her two sons, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mission and Inspiration&lt;/strong&gt;: Gain insight into Alma's daily mission to be a source of light and her drive to preserve African American history for future generations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Supporting the African American Heritage Society&lt;/strong&gt;: Alma concludes with ways the community can get involved in supporting the preservation of African American history and culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Get Involved:&lt;/strong&gt; For listeners inspired by Alma's dedication and wishing to support the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County's mission, visit &lt;a href="http://www.aahswc.org/"&gt;www.aahswc.org&lt;/a&gt; to learn more about their programs and how you can contribute to their important work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Takeaway:&lt;/strong&gt; Alma Lee Alexander McLemore's story is a powerful testament to the impact of faith, family, and unwavering commitment to community service. Her work not only honors the past but also paves the way for future generations to learn from and be inspired by African American history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us on the ChangeMakers Podcast as we dive into the life and legacy of Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, a true changemaker whose work continues to enlighten, educate, and empower the community of Williamson County and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;ChangeMakers Podcast&lt;/strong&gt; is produced by &lt;strong&gt;cityCURRENT&lt;/strong&gt; and powered by &lt;strong&gt;Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: &lt;a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.cityCURRENT.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this inspiring episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Alma Lee Alexander McLemore, Executive Director of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Alma shares her journey from growing up in a community at the cusp of integration to becoming a cornerstone in preserving African American history in Williamson County. Throughout the conversation, Alma reflects on her upbringing, her extensive career in community service, and her dedication to educational and heritage preservation efforts.

Alma McLemore, Executive Director, African American Heritage Society - Preserving History and Building  Community in Franklin, Tennessee

ChangeMakers podcast host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tammy Alvarez, CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, professional keynote speaker, and author of "Escaping the Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," who shares some of her personal story and how she formed her spirited "Break All the Rules" approach. During her twenty-year corporate career, Tammy became renowned as a business transformation and turnaround expert on Wall Street. Her roles included Managing Director at AIG, First Senior Vice President at Bank Leumi USA, Chief Operating Officer at Genesis10, and Senior Vice President at Bank of America. Her "Break All the Rules" approach blends the decades of C-Suite experience with a pragmatic, results-based coaching style that helps business professionals create a big impact and love every Monday again. Her recent book, "Escaping The Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," is a self-leadership blueprint for high achievers who want to experience career fulfillment. During the interview, Tammy talks about the importance of not being afraid to fail because failure is part of success, why it is important to slow down before moving faster, especially with larger organizations, and how you can start to take control and become the CEO of your career. She talks about writing her book and lessons from it, lessons from working on Wall Street and how she and her partner Steve have adopted an ex-pat lifestyle, currently residing in Mexico City, and traveling all around the globe to hike and scuba dive. Learn more about Career Winners Circle by visiting <a href="www.careerwinnerscircle.com" target="_blank">www.careerwinnerscircle.com</a> and learn more about her book by visiting <a href="www.escapingthecareertrap.com" target="_blank">www.escapingthecareertrap.com</a>.
The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services.&nbsp;Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: <a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank">www.cityCURRENT.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;ChangeMakers podcast host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tammy Alvarez, CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, professional keynote speaker, and author of "Escaping the Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," who shares some of her personal story and how she formed her spirited "Break All the Rules" approach. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During her twenty-year corporate career, Tammy became renowned as a business transformation and turnaround expert on Wall Street. Her roles included Managing Director at AIG, First Senior Vice President at Bank Leumi USA, Chief Operating Officer at Genesis10, and Senior Vice President at Bank of America. Her "Break All the Rules" approach blends the decades of C-Suite experience with a pragmatic, results-based coaching style that helps business professionals create a big impact and love every Monday again. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her recent book, "Escaping The Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," is a self-leadership blueprint for high achievers who want to experience career fulfillment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During the interview, Tammy talks about the importance of not being afraid to fail because failure is part of success, why it is important to slow down before moving faster, especially with larger organizations, and how you can start to take control and become the CEO of your career. She talks about writing her book and lessons from it, lessons from working on Wall Street and how she and her partner Steve have adopted an ex-pat lifestyle, currently residing in Mexico City, and traveling all around the globe to hike and scuba dive. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Career Winners Circle by visiting &lt;a href="www.careerwinnerscircle.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.careerwinnerscircle.com&lt;/a&gt; and learn more about her book by visiting &lt;a href="www.escapingthecareertrap.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.escapingthecareertrap.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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ChangeMakers podcast host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tammy Alvarez, CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, professional keynote speaker, and author of "Escaping the Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again," who shares some of her personal story and how she formed her spirited "Break All the Rules" approach. 


Tammy Alvarez from Career Winners Circle - Love every Monday by becoming the CEO of your career

During this episode of our ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park talks with Zach Montroy, who is a People, Team, and Organizational Strategist and the Founder and CEO of The Intention Collective, which is based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. During the interview, Zach shares some of his personal story and why, after more than 20 years of experience in executive roles, he started focusing his efforts on helping entrepreneurs scale and grow their companies through healthy teams by building brave workplaces.Zach looks back on his first management experience in high school at KB Toys and how he then built his career seeking out mentorship and opportunities to lead by building positive cultures and high-functioning teams. He defines and talks about the importance of building brave workplaces and how they dramatically differ from a toxic culture that could be sabotaging strategy. Zach highlights their work at The Intention Collective and also talks about some of the current workplace trends related to leadership, and how those trends can be positive or negative depending on the culture and leadership. Zach also touches on the importance of purpose and how he and his family give back in the community, as well as help entrepreneurs and organizations create social impact. He wraps up with some of the things learned from his wife and three children, and how his family works to find harmony and happiness among busy schedules, then the lightning round.Visit <a href="http://www.intentioncollective.co/">www.IntentionCollective.co</a> to learn more.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;During this episode of our ChangeMakers Podcast, host&lt;strong&gt; Jeremy C. Park&lt;/strong&gt; talks with &lt;strong&gt;Zach Montroy&lt;/strong&gt;, who is a People, Team, and Organizational Strategist and the Founder and CEO of &lt;strong&gt;The Intention Collective&lt;/strong&gt;, which is based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. During the interview, Zach shares some of his personal story and why, after more than 20 years of experience in executive roles, he started focusing his efforts on helping entrepreneurs scale and grow their companies through healthy teams by building brave workplaces.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zach looks back on his first management experience in high school at KB Toys and how he then built his career seeking out mentorship and opportunities to lead by building positive cultures and high-functioning teams. He defines and talks about the importance of building brave workplaces and how they dramatically differ from a toxic culture that could be sabotaging strategy. Zach highlights their work at The Intention Collective and also talks about some of the current workplace trends related to leadership, and how those trends can be positive or negative depending on the culture and leadership. Zach also touches on the importance of purpose and how he and his family give back in the community, as well as help entrepreneurs and organizations create social impact. He wraps up with some of the things learned from his wife and three children, and how his family works to find harmony and happiness among busy schedules, then the lightning round.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="http://www.intentioncollective.co/"&gt;www.IntentionCollective.co&lt;/a&gt; to learn more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;ChangeMakers Podcast&lt;/strong&gt; is produced by &lt;strong&gt;cityCURRENT&lt;/strong&gt; and powered by &lt;strong&gt;Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: &lt;a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.cityCURRENT.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

During this episode of our ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park talks with Zach Montroy, who is a People, Team, and Organizational Strategist and the Founder and CEO of The Intention Collective, which is based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. During the interview, Zach shares some of his personal story and why, after more than 20 years of experience in executive roles, he started focusing his efforts on helping entrepreneurs scale and grow their companies through healthy teams by building brave workplaces.

Zach Montroy – Building Brave Workplace and Healthy Teams

In this episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, hosted by Jeremy C. Park and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, the spotlight is on Mike Berry, President of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas. With over four decades of experience, Berry discusses his passion for Fort Worth, Texas, how he got his start in the industry, and the journey from the groundbreaking of Alliance Airport in 1988 to the creation of the 27,000-acre, master-planned community and global logistics hub, AllianceTexas. Berry delves into his leadership style, emphasizing his customer-driven, entrepreneurial approach that has transformed AllianceTexas into a vertically-integrated economic powerhouse. Under his guidance, the region has burgeoned into one of the fastest-growing in the country, generating an economic impact of over $111 billion and nurturing a robust local economy and population. Listeners will get an insider's view of Berry's personal life and professional career, his strategic planning, new business development, and his knack for cultivating innovative companies and industries. His ability to listen to customer needs has not only led to new opportunities but also to the creation of systems that foster mutual growth for both customers and AllianceTexas. The episode also highlights Berry's role in the Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ), where he leverages the unique ecosystem of AllianceTexas to advance surface and air mobility innovations to commercialization. His work extends to Hillwood Urban, specializing in corporate office and mixed-use development, and his involvement in the development of Frisco Station, a high-density community in Frisco, Texas. Berry's illustrious career has earned him numerous honors, including induction into the North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame. His impact extends beyond real estate, as he is actively involved in various professional and non-profit organizations, including board positions at Texas Christian University and other civic groups. Educationally, Berry is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Texas Christian University, and has completed an advanced program at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His personal life, community involvement, and professional achievements paint the picture of a dedicated leader and innovator, deeply committed to the growth and success of North Texas. Visit <a href="www.hillwood.com" target="_blank">www.hillwood.com</a> or <a href="www.alliancetexas.com" target="_blank">www.alliancetexas.com</a> to learn more.
The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services.&nbsp;Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: <a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank">www.cityCURRENT.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, hosted by &lt;strong&gt;Jeremy C. Park&lt;/strong&gt; and powered by &lt;strong&gt;Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services&lt;/strong&gt;, the spotlight is on &lt;strong&gt;Mike Berry&lt;/strong&gt;, President of &lt;strong&gt;Hillwood&lt;/strong&gt;, the developer of &lt;strong&gt;AllianceTexas&lt;/strong&gt;. With over four decades of experience, Berry discusses his passion for Fort Worth, Texas, how he got his start in the industry, and the journey from the groundbreaking of Alliance Airport in 1988 to the creation of the 27,000-acre, master-planned community and global logistics hub, AllianceTexas. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Berry delves into his leadership style, emphasizing his customer-driven, entrepreneurial approach that has transformed AllianceTexas into a vertically-integrated economic powerhouse. Under his guidance, the region has burgeoned into one of the fastest-growing in the country, generating an economic impact of over $111 billion and nurturing a robust local economy and population. Listeners will get an insider's view of Berry's personal life and professional career, his strategic planning, new business development, and his knack for cultivating innovative companies and industries. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His ability to listen to customer needs has not only led to new opportunities but also to the creation of systems that foster mutual growth for both customers and AllianceTexas. The episode also highlights Berry's role in the Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ), where he leverages the unique ecosystem of AllianceTexas to advance surface and air mobility innovations to commercialization. His work extends to Hillwood Urban, specializing in corporate office and mixed-use development, and his involvement in the development of Frisco Station, a high-density community in Frisco, Texas. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Berry's illustrious career has earned him numerous honors, including induction into the North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame. His impact extends beyond real estate, as he is actively involved in various professional and non-profit organizations, including board positions at Texas Christian University and other civic groups. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Educationally, Berry is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Texas Christian University, and has completed an advanced program at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His personal life, community involvement, and professional achievements paint the picture of a dedicated leader and innovator, deeply committed to the growth and success of North Texas. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="www.hillwood.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.hillwood.com&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href="www.alliancetexas.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.alliancetexas.com&lt;/a&gt; to learn more.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, hosted by Jeremy C. Park and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, the spotlight is on Mike Berry, President of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas. With over four decades of experience, Berry discusses his passion for Fort Worth, Texas, how he got his start in the industry, and the journey from the groundbreaking of Alliance Airport in 1988 to the creation of the 27,000-acre, master-planned community and global logistics hub, AllianceTexas.

Mike Berry - President of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas: Transforming Fort Worth, Texas into an Economic Powerhouse

In a reversal of roles, normal ChangeMakers podcast host and producer, Jeremy C. Park, is the guest on this special episode, which is hosted by Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey. Jeremy C. Park is the CEO of cityCURRENT, a shareholder in Higginbotham, author of two books, contributor to Forbes and The Business Journals, producer and host of television and radio shows and the ChangeMakers podcast, and a sought after speaker inspiring audiences around the nation to power the GOOD. During the interview, Jeremy shares how his parent's open door policy and community engagement shaped his and his brother's perspective on volunteerism and the importance of service and caring for others. He talks about how he has built his career around volunteerism and giving back, and shares some of the history and blueprint for cityCURRENT, which is an organization that connects business with community to power the GOOD through events, positive-media, and philanthropy. cityCURRENT is powered by and a partner with Higginbotham, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas and one of the nation's largest independent insurance brokers with locations coast-to-coast. Jeremy shares some of that story with his father's long relationship with the agency and how a full-circle moment happened when Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance partnered with Higginbotham in 2020. Throughout the interview, Jeremy talks about his family, his wife, Meredith, and two boys, Cooper and Cayson. He highlights his team and perspective on life and business, valuable lessons learned, and how tennis and music played an important role in his past and tennis continues to today. As an author of two books and the "Giving Back" columnist for a decade, he also shares advice for those who want to write a book. Overall, the interview is focused on how becoming a SPARK to power the GOOD can transform your life and community. Visit <a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank">www.cityCURRENT.com</a> or <a href="www.jeremycpark.com" target="_blank">www.jeremycpark.com</a> to learn more, and follow Jeremy C. Park on social media at @cityCURRENT or @jeremycpark.
The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services.&nbsp;Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: <a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank">www.cityCURRENT.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In a reversal of roles, normal ChangeMakers podcast host and producer, &lt;strong&gt;Jeremy C. Park&lt;/strong&gt;, is the guest on this special episode, which is hosted by &lt;strong&gt;Dr. Sarah Petschonek&lt;/strong&gt;, Founder and CEO of &lt;strong&gt;Volunteer Odyssey&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jeremy C. Park&lt;/strong&gt; is the CEO of &lt;strong&gt;cityCURRENT&lt;/strong&gt;, a shareholder in &lt;strong&gt;Higginbotham&lt;/strong&gt;, author of two books, contributor to &lt;strong&gt;Forbes&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;The Business Journals&lt;/strong&gt;, producer and host of television and radio shows and the ChangeMakers podcast, and a sought after speaker inspiring audiences around the nation to power the GOOD. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During the interview, Jeremy shares how his parent's open door policy and community engagement shaped his and his brother's perspective on volunteerism and the importance of service and caring for others. He talks about how he has built his career around volunteerism and giving back, and shares some of the history and blueprint for cityCURRENT, which is an organization that connects business with community to power the GOOD through events, positive-media, and philanthropy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;cityCURRENT is powered by and a partner with Higginbotham, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas and one of the nation's largest independent insurance brokers with locations coast-to-coast. Jeremy shares some of that story with his father's long relationship with the agency and how a full-circle moment happened when Lipscomb &amp; Pitts Insurance partnered with Higginbotham in 2020. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Throughout the interview, Jeremy talks about his family, his wife, Meredith, and two boys, Cooper and Cayson. He highlights his team and perspective on life and business, valuable lessons learned, and how tennis and music played an important role in his past and tennis continues to today. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As an author of two books and the "Giving Back" columnist for a decade, he also shares advice for those who want to write a book. Overall, the interview is focused on how becoming a SPARK to power the GOOD can transform your life and community. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.cityCURRENT.com&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href="www.jeremycpark.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.jeremycpark.com&lt;/a&gt; to learn more, and follow &lt;strong&gt;Jeremy C. Park&lt;/strong&gt; on social media at &lt;strong&gt;@cityCURRENT&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;@jeremycpark&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;ChangeMakers Podcast&lt;/strong&gt; is produced by &lt;strong&gt;cityCURRENT&lt;/strong&gt; and powered by &lt;strong&gt;Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: &lt;a href="www.cityCURRENT.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.cityCURRENT.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In a reversal of roles, normal ChangeMakers podcast host and producer, Jeremy C. Park, is the guest on this special episode, which is hosted by Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey. 

Jeremy C. Park is the CEO of cityCURRENT, a shareholder in Higginbotham, author of two books, contributor to Forbes and The Business Journals, producer and host of television and radio shows and the ChangeMakers podcast, and a sought after speaker inspiring audiences around the nation to power the GOOD. 

Jeremy C. Park - CEO, cityCURRENT: How Becoming a SPARK to Power The GOOD Can Transform Your Life and Community

The ChangeMakers Podcast presented by cityCURRENT shares personal stories and insights from those who are giving back and making a difference so we can learn and do the same. We cover life lessons, business advice, passion, and purpose. Share the ways you're making a difference using #changemakers.

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