How do you continue to grow what you know? With 96 acres, 30 specialty gardens, and a brand new tropical plant house, Memphis Botanic Garden offers the people of all ages and interests opportunities for education, relaxation, and connection.

Olivia Wall and Gina Harris drop by to share how the Youth Education and Tropical Plant House is a unique regional asset and what role the gardens play in experiential learning for all.

Recourses mentioned in this episode include:

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Teachers' Lounge on May 7
• Memphis Botanic Garden
• Specialty gardens
• Youth Education and Tropical Plant House
• Live at the Garden

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

What does it really mean to champion your city? Tune in to today's conversation to hear how leaders are able to thrive in Memphis inside arenas, on fields, and most importantly, in their connections with others. Today's guests are Chandell Ryan from the Downtown Memphis Commission and Jason Mims from Memphis 901FC.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Memphis 901FC
• Downtown Memphis Commission
• Our previous conversation with Chandell Ryan
• Cancer Kickers
• The Memphis Redbirds
• 100 North Main
• Sterick Building
• Brooks Museum of Art
• Renasant Convention Center
• Downtown Memphis Commission Instagram
• Memphis 901FC Instagram
• Tom Lee Park
• Birdies
• Memphis in May
• AAPI Heritage Month

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

What happens when a community takes chance on second chances? Ellen Zahariadis of the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County and Dominique Winfrey-McKinnie of Shelby County Mayor's Office of Innovation share how their new project is creating meaningful experiences and increasing empathy for animals and humans alike in this week's episode. With dogs being utilized in hospitals, schools, and more for their therapeutic benefits, we'll dive deeper into how "man's best friend" is continuing to provide purpose, confidence, and joy.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County
• Humane Society Services and Programs
• Shelby County Office of Re-Entry
• The Memphis Flyer's article "Pawsitive Training Benefits Shelter Dogs and Incarcerated Women"
• "Our Faithful Comeback" via Shelby County Mayor's Office during the pandemic
• William "Fry" Arnold's TEDxMemphis Talk and subsequent conversation with us
• DeAndre Brown's conversation with us
• Josh Spickler's TEDxMemphis Talk and previous conversation with us
• Allegiance Canine
• 901 Student Passport

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.