Best Matt Franklin Entrepreneur Podcasts (2024)

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All Politics Are Local with Senator Paul Bailey 47:54

3d ago47:54

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Join Kosta and his guest: Senator Paul Bailey, Tennessee State Senator, Representing the 15th District. In this episode: I know some people are listening and thinking, I know what a State Senator is - but I don’t actually know. Will you walk us through what you do at the Capitol and how the State Senate impacts our lives here in the Upper Cumberlan…

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On the Other Side with Amy McBroom 49:21

10d ago49:21

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Join Kosta and his guest: Amy McBroom (Stockwell), Director of The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center. In this episode: It’s almost the holidays, it’s an election year, and we’re feeling stress from every angle right now. I read something really devastating on your Facebook that sometimes people feel like they have to wait until after holidays …

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Life on Life's Terms with Matt Collins 57:56

18d ago57:56

57:56

This episode contains themes that may be distressing to some listeners: including child loss, death, extreme weather events and other content that is not intended for children. We understand if this episode is too overwhelming for you to listen to at this time. We hope all our audience will read the Collin's Family Story and consider making a donat…

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How to Win Your Costume Contest with Amy Ing 41:49

24d ago41:49

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Join Kosta and his guest: Amy Ing, Owner of Spotlight Costumes. In this episode: Collectively we spend a pretty penny on Halloween, in America alone we spent 12.2 billion dollars in 2024. So, how does renting a costume from you compare to buying a costume online or at a big box store? Because after you buy the costume, wig, shoes, and accessories, …

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Enter If You Dare with Carroll Moore and Erica McElroy 45:45

1M ago45:45

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Join Kosta and his guests: Carroll Moore and Erica McElroy, Owners of Halloween Hollow Haunted House. In this episode: Visiting a haunted house or haunted corn maze at Halloween is nothing new, but Halloween Hollow provides a multi-event experience. Will you talk about what it’s like to visit the haunt and what makes Halloween Hollow different? I l…

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Beyond the Board with Eddie Walker 47:37

1M ago47:37

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Join Kosta and his guest: Eddie Walker, Magic: The Gathering community organizer and Manager of Knighthood Games. In this episode: To be totally honest with you, we’re sailing in uncharted territory. I’d venture to guess most of our audience (and myself) have very limited knowledge on games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons. So let…

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A Midsemester Night's Dream with Mark Creter 37:07

2M ago37:07

37:07

Join Kosta and his guest: Mark Creter, Professor of Theatre for the School of Music at Tennessee Technological University. Proudly serving as the artistic director of the campus theatre, the Backdoor Playhouse from 1992-2024, for the past 30-years Mark's dedicated his life to the development, expansion and betterment of the performing arts at Tenne…

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The Missing Link with Kathryn Wisinger 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

Join Kosta and his guest: Kathryn Wisinger, Director of the Putnam County Library. In this episode: In this community we’re lucky to have the partnership of local government, education, public resources like the library, non-profit resources like Plenty Book Store and countless businesses and community members working to improve the “book culture” …

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The Memes That Made Us with Ryan Risher 44:16

2M ago44:16

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Join Kosta and his guest: Ryan Risher, Realtor at Skender-Newton Realty representing The Risher Team. Like the rest of Tennessee we love following Ryan you on social media. Whether it’s ghost stories, memes about Cookeville or just sharing funny things that happen with your family, he always know exactly the content we want to see. In this episode …

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We're Going to the Olympics with Emily Armstrong 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Join Kosta and his guest: Emily Armstrong, Graduate Student at TN Tech and photographer. A note for everyone listening to this episode, we’ll be exclusively talking about Emily’s trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics where she photographed the games’ archery competitions. She is an incredibly talented photographer and creator, so we hope you’ll look at h…

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Sheer Determination and Willpower with Téa Phillips 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Join Kosta and his guest: Téa Phillips. CEO of ATS Innovations Inc., and inventor of MetaFlex Gloves. In this episode: Roughly 20% of adults in America are living with an Arthritis diagnosis. When we lose the ability to grip or use our hands as we normally would, with conditions like Arthritis our life changes completely. For almost the past decade…

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The Scoop with Tyler Buck 40:09

3M ago40:09

40:09

Join Kosta and his guest: Tyler Buck, Owner of Baskin Robbins Cookeville, and coming this fall, Baskin Robbins Algood. Tyler is the youngest Baskin Robbin's franchise owner in the company's history. In this episode: Our Baskin Robbins isn’t just in the community, it’s part of the community and that’s something you’ve championed since buying the sto…

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How Kosta Got Hacked with Dr. Muhammad Ismail 48:15

3M ago48:15

48:15

PSA: If you get a random Dropbox Link from Kosta, please don't open it! 😬 Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Muhammad Ismail Director of CEROC and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Tennessee Tech University. In this episode: This goes without saying, but we use the internet for everything. Even my washer and dryer are hooked up to Wi-Fi. That b…

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Life is Like a Box of... Algae?? with Dr. Mark Green 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Mark Green, educator, community organizer and actor. Currently Dr. Green is a professor of biology at Tennessee Tech University and Vol State Community College where he facilitates a campus community garden and non-credit based outdoor series open to all adventurers of the Upper Cumberland. In this episode: The first t…

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We Met the Tooth Fairy with Dr. Landon Sears 57:20

3M ago57:20

57:20

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Landon Sears, Pediatric Dentist and Founder of Cavity Commando's Dentistry for Kids. In this episode: For parents who are thinking about where to take their kids to the dentist, is there a difference between pediatric dentistry and going to a normal dentist? As a parent you might think, okay my kids are going to lose t…

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Know Better Do Better with Jason McCormick 43:55

4M ago43:55

43:55

Join Kosta and his guest: Jason McCormick, Director of Liquidations at Northstar Recycling Company, and former owner of R-Cubed. In this episode: The average American creates and discards roughly 5 pounds of trash per day. As someone that’s been at the forefront of recycling and circularity for the past 15 years, what do you think is the most misun…

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The Art of You with Mitchell White 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

Join Kosta and his guest: Mitchell White, celebrated artist, designer, and educator. In this episode: Whether it’s through painting, floral design, events or educating others - your creativity and passion for art is larger than life and larger than you. You build a community everywhere you go, and that’s the throughline of this entire episode. What…

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Our Why Starts at The Y with Mandy Perhay 23:05

4M ago23:05

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Join Kosta and his guest: Mandy Perhay, CEO of Putnam County Family YMCA. In this episode: What does our YMCA offer our community that no other facility or organization can? There are over 4,600 members at our YMCA and whether you’re 8 or 88 there’s something for everyone. Unlike most gyms, we’re encouraged to bring our kids to the Y. How does havi…

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Is it Radical? with Cyril Focht 51:17

4M ago51:17

51:17

Join Kosta and his guest: Cyril Focht, 2024 House of Representatives Candidate for Tennessee’s 6th District . In this episode: There are currently 3 candidates for the Democratic Primary of this seat including you, Lore Bergman and Clay Faircloth. Of the three, you’re the only candidate to raise campaign contributions with just under $55,000.00. Be…

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Ahead of the Curve with Blakelee Paige Smith 1:04:54

5M ago1:04:54

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Join Kosta and his guest: Blakelee Paige Smith, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C, Owner and Founder of Skin and Aesthetics. Skin and Aesthetics was created to provide the highest quality and excellence in aesthetic dermatology to the Upper Cumberland. What started as a dream in 2019 became reality in 2023 when Skin and Aesthetics opened in Cookeville’s o…

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The Business of Beauty with Mike Franklin 31:36

5M ago31:36

31:36

Join Kosta and his guest: Mike Franklin, Co-Founder and Owner of Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy, and Owner of Cookeville’s newest luxury salon Wild Honey Beauty Co. In this episode: After over a decade of being Cookeville’s beauty destination, this summer Loxx Salon and Spa is closing. As a business owner, how did you know it was time to move on?…

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How the Internet Works with Jonathan West 46:18

5M ago46:18

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Join Kosta and his guest: Jonathan West, CEO of Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative. In this episode: For those of us who don’t really understand how the internet works or how it’s changed over the last - let’s say 20 years - what’s fiber internet? What’s broadband? How do you know what kind of internet is right for you? How can access to broadband ch…

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More is Possible with Jennifer Gray 27:18

5M ago27:18

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Join Kosta and his guest Jennifer Gray, Autism Advocate, Mother of Cookeville Lifestyle’s Cover Thomas Golz and Co-Founder of Small World Dioramas. Find this issue of Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine: https://cookevillelifestyles.com/find-the-magazine/ In this episode: How it felt for Jennifer and Thomas to share their story with Cookeville and beyon…

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Long Live the Queens with Katie Love 38:19

5M ago38:19

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🌈 Happy Pride Month! Y'all means ALL, and no matter what month it is, we're proud to represent all the people who make our community better when we're together. Join Kosta and his guest: Katie Love, honored Upper Cumberland Pride Royalty, Queen 2019 and 2015, Miss RoadHouse 2017 and Miss Gay East Tennessee America 2013, Katie’s work in entertainmen…

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Memorial Day: Thank A Vet, Update Your Beneficiaries, And Learn About The Memorial Day Poppies 9:50

6M ago9:50

9:50

Quick encore of the Memorial Day 2022 episode for you... First up, a quick reminder to check and make sure you've got correct and up-to-date beneficiaries designated for all of your retirement accounts. It's the right thing to do on, say, Memorial Day, when the markets are closed. And the story of the VFW "Buddy" Poppy. Here's the poem: "In Flander…

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Life Starts at 60 with Holly Williams 47:27

6M ago47:27

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Join Kosta and his guest: Holly Williams, Director of Area Agency on Aging and Disability at Upper Cumberland Development District. Roughly 14,000 Putnam County residents are over the age of 65. That’s approximately 17% of our population. In this episode: What opportunities and advantages do we have in the Upper Cumberland for this age group that m…

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First They Ignore You, Then They Laugh At You, Then They Fight You, Then You Win 19:48

6M ago19:48

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Hey y'all, today's a ROCKIN' episode, filled with kickass info, sarcasm, profanity, and other assorted nuggets of goodness. Remember: Dave Ramsey HATES Bitcoin. Remember: I love Bitcoin. Remember: Peter Zeihan HATES Bitcoin. And go HERE to start your Bitcoin SEP IRA - https://rogueretirementlounge.com/sep If you have a question you’d like me to ans…

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Evidence Based with Dr. Elizabeth Lisic 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Elizabeth Lisic, Assistant Director of BIRCH Professional Learning Center at Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity. In addition to her achievements in research and development in education, Dr. Lisic is the proud Mother of actors: Elle Lisic and Evan Lisic. In this episode: You have over a decade of experience in prof…

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Audition! Audition! Audition! with Kathleen Gilpatrick 37:07

6M ago37:07

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Join Kosta and his guest: Kathleen Gilpatrick, Co-Founder and President of Cookeville Theatre Company, Owner of Out On A Limb Productions and celebrated director, producer, writer and actor. Find out more about Cookeville Theatre Company: https://cookevilletheatreco.org/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media a…

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To Live By the Girl Scout Law with Danielle Barnes 30:50

6M ago30:50

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Join Kosta and his guest: Danielle Barnes, CEO/President of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. In this episode: The world is changing and Girl Scouts is changing with it. Will you talk about a few of the ways Girls Scouts has evolved since our listeners were active members? In less populated and underserved areas of Tennessee, access to programs …

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What's the Craic?! with Katelyn Dunn 31:45

7M ago31:45

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Join Kosta and his guest: Katelyn Dunn, Fibers Artist and owner of Dunn Spunn Studio. Find out more about Dunn Spunn Studio: https://dunnspunn.wixsite.com/home https://www.facebook.com/dunnspunn/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN. This episode of Better Together with Kosta Ye…

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Die With ZERO? Spend Your Entire Nest Egg By The Time You Die?? 12:51

7M ago12:51

12:51

So everyday I get email news updates about retirement planning articles. Honestly, most are shit. (Ever see the Motley Fool?) Today one caught my eye; it was a very brief synopsis of the book, "Die With Zero" on Business Insider. Today's a quick rundown on that article with some commentary by your kickass host. Enjoy, and remember: Learn about Bitc…

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I'm Not Done with Shaquawana Wester 51:55

7M ago51:55

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Join Kosta and his guest: Shaquawana Wester, Philanthropist, Community Organizer and Empower Community Engagement Coordinator with UCHRA. Find out more about Empower Upper Cumberland: https://empoweruppercumberland.org/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN. This episode of Bette…

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Get FREE Bitcoin for FREE at NO Charge for FREE! That's Right: FREE! 18:59

7M ago18:59

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In less than two years I've earned over $5,000 worth of free bitcoin using the dumb ideas in this episodes. You can too! So in the words of John Wayne, listen up and listen tight. You'll be glad you did. Some resources for you: Venmo Lolli Gemini Fold Take the Pomp Crypto Academy course, get 30% off and get $50 directly from me. How cool am I?? Her…

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Rediscover George Halford with George Halford 47:02

7M ago47:02

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Join Kosta and his guest: George Halford, former President and CEO of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. In December of 2019 George retired from the Chamber and a near 50 year career in community development. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN. This episode of Bette…

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Who Are We? with Rafferty Cleary 50:51

7M ago50:51

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Join Kosta and his guest: Rafferty Cleary, Cultural Administrator for the Town of Monterey, Host, Producer and champion of development and tourism in the Upper Cumberland. Find out more about visiting Monterey, TN: https://www.exploremontereytn.com/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookevi…

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The Word with Christopher McMichael 1:12:23

8M ago1:12:23

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Join Kosta and his guest: Christopher McMichael, Author, Publisher and Pastor of Engrafted Word Church. Find out more information about Engrafted Word Church: https://engraftedword.org/ Redemptive Botany of the Bible: https://petrapress.com/product/redemptive-botany-of-bible/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Me…

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Lawn Care Leadership: Nolan Gore's Path to Success | E16 57:23

8M ago57:23

57:23

SummaryNolan Gore, a small business owner, shares his journey of starting and growing a residential landscaping company. He discusses the decision to invest his life savings into the business and the challenges he faced in the early days. Nolan also talks about the importance of adapting and developing new skills as the business grows. He shares in…

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Trust Your Gut with Lisa Garcia 56:01

8M ago56:01

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Join Kosta and his guest: Lisa Garcia, Owner of Cleanse Wellness Spa, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, National Board Credentialed Colon Hydrotherapist and a Certified Electro Lymphatic Therapist from California Coastal Cleansing Institute in San Diego. In this episode: More than 80% of our immune system is in the gut, and when y…

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Bitcoin 101: How To Buy Your First Bitcoin 22:02

8M ago22:02

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Today we're going to look at three ways to buy your first bitcoin: 1) Inside your brokerage account with the new ETFs 2) Using apps on your phone 3) Buying in an exchange This is basic stuff, but you might learn something. And if you want to check out Swan, go here: www.swan.com If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email m…

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Where Your Food Comes From with Craig Pyle 56:36

8M ago56:36

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Join Kosta and his guest: Craig Pyle, Owner and Farmer of Hidden Holly Farm, a 125-acre farm located in Monterey Tennessee focused on raising animals naturally, humanely and sustainably. In this episode: Food costs are up almost 30% in the past 10 years. How can we bridge the gap to provide access to quality, all-natural food while acknowledging th…

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Listener Hate Mail! And Bitcoin Bullishness For YOU! 17:08

8M ago17:08

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Today I answer an email from some turd named Ron. Listen up, 'cause we get into some REAL TALK about the bullish situation with Bitcoin right now. Are you in? I said, ARE YOU IN?!?!?!?!?!? I love you. I care about your future. I care about your financial stability in retirement. That's why I want you to have some Bitcoin in your holdings. Can't you…

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Helping Hands with Rebecca Duncan 1:02:54

8M ago1:02:54

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Join Kosta and his guest: Rebecca Duncan, Director at Helping Hands of Putnam County. In this episode: One of the biggest misconceptions about poverty in our area is that welfare primarily goes to people who are not working. When in reality, the problem isn’t that people aren’t working, it's that our employers aren’t paying enough. Will you tell us…

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Your Favorite Episode with Morgan Franklin 1:00:50

9M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Join Kosta and his guest: Morgan Franklin, Owner and Founder of Morgan Franklin Media, Podcast Producer, Strategist and Educator. Featured on Good Morning America, Martha Stewart Living, Style Me Pretty, The Knot Magazine and countless other publications, Morgan’s work as a podcaster, creative and brand manager spans over a decade and is just getti…

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Behind the Music with Melissa Ellis 51:32

9M ago51:32

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Join Kosta and his guest: Melissa Ellis, professional performer, jazz musician The Southern Spitfire, owner and founder of The Autumn Agency, music coach and talent buyer. In this episode: What do you think should be the first major goal or objective of an up-and-coming artist? We can only eat the elephant one bite at a time, so what are the first …

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My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams with Lori Strode 47:41

9M ago47:41

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Join Kosta and his guest: Lori Jackson-Strode, Counselor, Real Estate Agent, Cookeville Theatre Company Board Member, and 'I Am My Ancestors Wildest Dream' Co-Creator, Producer and Director. In this episode: We're celebrating Black History Month and talking about what it's like to be black and grow up in Middle Tennessee. What racial equality looks…

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The Dress Code with Tess Mann 50:02

9M ago50:02

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Join Kosta and his guest: Tess Mann, Owner of Couture by Tess Bridal and Designer of Tess Mann Haute Couture. In this episode: Your achievements as a designer, and bridal stylist would take most of us a lifetime to accomplish. But I find one of the most intriguing parts of your story is that you spent an entire career in Federal Law Enforcement bef…

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How Our Election Commission Works with Michele Honeycutt 32:51

9M ago32:51

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Join Kosta and his guest: Michele Honeycutt, Election Commission Administrator for Putnam County Election Commission. In this episode: Generally speaking, across the United States, over the past decade the accuracy and legitimacy of our elections has become a point of concern for many. As someone that sees every aspect of our elections, what’s your…

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Staying the Course with Matt Billings 29:44

10M ago29:44

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Join Kosta and his guest: Matt Billings, Economic Development and Grants Coordinator for the City of Cookeville. In this episode: For Millennials and Gen Z there’s been a great effort to advocate on our behalf to participate in public service, run for office and take leadership, but the problem remains that so far not many Baby Boomers and Gen X ar…

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Labor of Love with Bridgett Jones 20:50

10M ago20:50

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Join Kosta and his guest: Bridgett Jones, Co-Founder and Owner of Mill Creek Farm. In this episode: How is Mill Creek Farm bringing a fresh take on agritourism and bringing our community back to the farms that started it all? You didn’t just create a destination for guests to visit cattle, you created an experience for guests to become part of the …

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