Collective impact is moving Memphis forward. If you care about Memphis, you're already a philanthropist, and this conversation with Julia McDonald of The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis and DeVonté Payton of RISE Memphis explores accessible pathways for giving that create maximum potential.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

• GiVE 365

• RISE Memphis. Inc.

• Goal Card program

• Save Up program

• Silver Neighbors program

• Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center

(GMFEC)

• Previous episode featuring Community Foundation of Greater Memphis can be found

here

• Carpenter Art Garden

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis is a media oasis! The city has a vibrant, people-powered ecosystem of with a wealth of public radio stations. Go behind the scenes of two of the city’s signature public stations with Jared "Jay B" Boyd (WYXR 91.7 FM - the host station for Meanwhile in Memphis) and Charles McLarty.(WKNO 91.1 FM) to learn what role they play in connecting the community through news, music, and future-focused missions.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• WYXR

• WKNO

• The Daily Memphian

• Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here, here, here, and here

• NPR

• PBS

• Morning Edition

• All Things Considered

• Behind the Headlines

• KLOVE

• Donate to WKNO and donate to WYXR

• WYXR Raised by Sound Fest

• The University of Memphis

• Crosstown Concourse

• The Impact of the Federal Rescission on Public Media article from Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Arthur on PBS Kids

• Learn more about "Hello, Mr. Chuck" here and here

• Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid article from NPR

• Timeline: The History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S.

• Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962

• Public Broadcasting Act of 1967

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success.

Today's installment features a conversation about ShelbyCares with Dr. Jim Bailey.

Vibrant communities have activated downtown civic centers, and Memphis is a shining example of what's possible when you bring people together and the power of connectivity for both businesses and residents.

Joining us are Milton Howery of the Downtown Memphis Commission and Joe Simon of the South Main Neighborhood Association.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• The Downtown Memphis Commission
• The South Main Association
• Previous conversation about a shared vision for Downtown
• Trolley Night
• Downtown Parking Map
• Live from Ernestine and Hazel's
• DMC's event calendar

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis is a city full of innovators, visionaries, and ideas worth sharing. Today, you’ll hear a few big ideas — born out of the city’s momentum — in the form of TEDx Talks.

Whether you take a moment to think about your relationship with your morning cup of coffee or take a beat to focus on the way you breathe, use these talks as a jumping off point to seek fresh perspectives in your day-to-day!

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• TEDxMemphis
• Bartholomew Jones' 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
• Dr. Diana Ruggiero's 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
• Skye Oduaran's 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
• Lauren Vestal’s 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
• View all of the 2024 TEDxMemphis talks here

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and tody's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success.

Today's installment features a conversation with Beto Sanchez (Starbucks employee and member of Memphis 7) and Jessica Stewart (SEIU Local 205).

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• "The Memphis 7"
• SEIU Local 205
• Starbucks Workers United origin story in Buffalo, NY
• Previous installments of Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris can be found here, here, here, and here
• What the Memphis Seven Decision Means for Starbucks Workers

The Memphis Medical District is among the city’s most vibrant business districts. This success is a direct result of a strategic vision that was put in place a decade ago and brought to life by the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. This visionary organization has spent the last 10 years collaborating and coordinating efforts in the district to ensure shared success for businesses, residents, hospitals, and higher-ed institutions that share space in the heart of the city.

The model they have created is one worth replicating, and in today’s episode, we’ll be airing a live-event recording of a recent “Celebrate What’s Right” panel conversation that reflects on the first decade of impact in the distract, and to hear what’s in store for the next era. This event took place on September 15, 2025 and was made possible by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Kroger, Regional One Health, and Turner Foundation.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Memphis Medical District Collaborative
• Regional One Health
• Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
• ALSAC
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Other episodes that focus on MMDC include S5E37, S5E34, and S5E8

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.