Episodes

  • Roshun Austin with The Works, Inc.
    Jul 23 2024
    ”When people from all walks of life and all income levels can rally around Memphis, those are my favorite moments in the city because we can all believe in one thing.” During this episode of Just Bluffin’ Cecilia and Shannon talk with Roshun Austin from The Works, a nonprofit that helps Memphians with affordable housing. We get to learn more about the Northside Square project and how it will impact the Klondike neighborhood. She also tells us about Native Tree works. Later we discuss how much she loves when sports bring people together.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    36 mins
  • Stacey Saed with Annestasis
    Jul 9 2024
    “A home is a part of a family.” On this episode of Just Bluffin, we chat with Annestatis owner Stacey Saed about compassion-forward relocation. Deep emotions and feelings come with packing, moving and leaving a home, and Stacey tells us about her kind and humanitarian approach to this process. We also learn about a sweet memory she made with her daughter at the National Civil Rights Museum.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    36 mins
  • Jani Rad with Regional One Health
    Jun 25 2024

    “I didn’t like the idea of how your zip code could affect your health.” This week’s show features Jani Rad of Regional One Health Solutions LLC. Jani is a super star in the healthcare world, but she is also an entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker with her own Ted Talk, mental health advocate, and so much more. During this episode, we learn about her love for helping people and side gigs. She also tells us about the time she danced on stage with Flo Rida.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    34 mins
  • Brent Nair with Project Teamwork
    Jun 11 2024

    “If people are our greatest assets, we have to approach it from a relational perspective.”

    On this week’s show,Brent Nair of Project Teamwork talks about his people-first coaching company based in Memphis that helps organizations work better together. He gives us a deep dive into the working genius and how he uses it to help teams. We also talk about the importance of seeing employees as whole people. Lastly, he shares a very sweet and endearing Memphis Memory.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    32 mins
  • Chris Taylor with Mempops
    May 28 2024
    “Memphis supports us, so we want to support Memphis.” On this week’s episode, Shannon and Cecilia talk with Chris Taylor from Mempops. He tells us how the tasty popsicle operation got started and has also remained a family business, including how eager his 11 year old son is to get to work. We also learn Cecilia may have gotten the last ever fudged dip popsicle at an event.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    34 mins
  • Ron Brooks with River City Capital
    May 14 2024
    “You are not going to be able to grow your business without partners.” On this week’s episode with Ron Brooks from River City Capital, we talk all things money, credit and budget. We also learn the value of having a solid business budget and how much he could change the impact of credit history. River City Capital uplifts local businesses by not only helping with the capital, but also educating business owners about the foundations of money and budgeting.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Lakeisha Edwards with UrbanArts Commission
    Apr 30 2024
    “Feeding into that creative mind is the foundation.” On this week’s show we sit down with Lakeisha Edwards with Urban Art Commission. She tells us about her journey from social work into the arts and how the two intertwine now and also gives us a deep dive into UAC’s current and future installation projects. . We also learn about the importance of creativity and art to our next generation.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    37 mins
  • Meagan May with Backbeat Tours (Part 2)
    Apr 16 2024

    “This is OUR city.” This episode of Just Bluffin’ features a bonus episode with Megan May of Backbeat Tours. Megan is such a wealth of Memphis knowledge that we had to dedicate another episode just to her! We cover a variety of fun things to do, see, and eat in the city. She also tells the infamous Elvis story that started his career and discusses how Memphis comes through for one another when we are facing grief.

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    Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

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    47 mins