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16 Becoming the Millionaire Next Door by Melanie Dean

18 Lessons In Listening by Derek Young

22 Women: In Charge, On Fire, and Changing the World by Genma Holmes

24 Coty Sensabaugh: A Fight for Jamaar by Dominique Jordan

42 A Conversation with the President: Wayne Riley, MD

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Have you ever looked at someone in a position of authority and wondered how they got there? Sometimes the question is out of admiration because you think that they deserve the position. Other times,

you may wonder because you question their competence. What if all positions were granted based on merit? What if your promotion was based on your intelligence and results, rather than nepotism, race, or who you know? Would we be pleased or would we have another excuse?

Motivational and success expert, Jim Rohn, le! us with the following wisdom: "e same wind blows on us all: "e wind of disaster, the wind of opportunity, the wind of change, the favorable wind and the unfavorable wind. "e economic wind, the social wind, and the political wind: the same wind blows on everybody.

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Who would have ever believed that a man born into slavery would become one of the most prominent scientists and inventors of his time? George Washington Carver

was one of many children born to Mary and Giles Carver, an enslaved couple owned by Moses and Susan Carver. He was born during the Civil War years, most likely in 1864. A week a!er his birth, George was kidnapped along with his sister and mother from the Carver farm by raiders from the neighboring state of Arkansas. Moses Carver sent an agent out to look for the family and only George was found.

"e conclusion of the Civil War in 1865 brought the end of slavery in Missouri. Moses Carver and his wife, Susan, decided to keep George and his brother James at their home a!er that time, raising and educating the two boys. Susan Carver taught George to read and write since no local school would accept black students at the time.

"e search for knowledge remained a driving force for the rest of Carver’s life. He attended a series of schools before receiving his diploma at Minneapolis High School in Minneapolis, Kansas. Carver was accepted to Highland College in Highland, Kansas, but he was denied admittance once college administrators learned of his race. Instead

of attending classes, Carver began conducting biological experiments and compiling a geological collection. Intent on a science career, he later attended the Iowa Agricultural College, where he gained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1894 and a Master of Science degree in 1897.

A!er graduating from Iowa State, Carver embarked on a career of teaching and research. Booker T. Washington, the principal of Tuskegee Institute, hired Carver to run the school’s agricultural department. Tuskegee’s agricultural department achieved national recognition under Carver’s leadership. Areas of research and training included methods of crop rotation and the development of alternative cash crops for farmers in areas heavily planted with cotton. "is work helped struggling sharecroppers in the South, many of them former slaves now faced with necessary cultivation under harsh conditions.

Carver’s work at Tuskegee included groundbreaking research that brought him to national prominence. Many of these early experiments focused on the development of new uses for crops, such as peanuts, sweet potatoes, soybeans, and pecans. "e hundreds of products he invented included plastics, paints, dyes, and even a kind of gasoline.

Carver’s prominence as a scienti$c expert made him one of the most famous African-American intellectuals of his time. President "eodore Roosevelt admired his work and sought his advice on agricultural matters in the United States. Carver was also recognized abroad for his scienti$c expertise. In 1916, he was made a member of the British Royal Society of Arts—a rare honor for an American. Carver also advised Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi on matters of agriculture and nutrition.

Carver used his celebrity to promote scienti$c causes for the remainder of his life. He wrote a syndicated newspaper column and toured the nation, speaking on the importance of agricultural innovation and the possibilities for racial harmony in the United States. Carver did not patent or pro$t from most of his products. He freely gave his discoveries to mankind. "God gave them to me" he would say about his ideas, "How can I sell them to someone else?" In 1940, Carver donated his life savings to the establishment of the Carver Research Foundation at Tuskegee for continuing research in agriculture.

Carver died on January 5, 1943 at the age of 78. His epitaph reads: “He could have added fortune to fame, but caring for neither, he found happiness and honor in being helpful to the world.”

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George Washington Carver

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You can be successful in anything you choose, including relationships! It doesn’t matter where you come from, who you have been with, or what you have done. It’s true that all of those things are

a part of the sum total of who you are, but they are not the de8ning characteristics of who you will be. Ladies, if you have had relationships with guys that have been painful, this can change. Guys, if you have had drama-8lled relationships with women, this can change. It’s all about how you approach what you want and desire out of your life and your relationships.

Here’s the essence of success at any level, regardless if it is in relationships, businesses, 8nances, etc: Control what you can control.

SINGLE LADIESIf you’re around negative women who feel like they can’t

get a man, you need to know that misery loves company. If you are agreeing with them, you may be surprised to know you are speaking a self-ful8lling prophecy. It will show in your thoughts and actions. You will have unknowingly convinced yourself you are unworthy of a good man because they are hard to 8nd. Ladies, hear me on this. A good man is not hard to 8nd! He is preparing himself right now for you. Nothing will come between you and your destiny. In my life, this is a faith-based principle. "e desires of your heart can and will be ful8lled. You have to believe it to be so, and you have to speak it into existence. You also must talk like your good man is coming, walk like he’s coming, act like he’s coming, and prepare like he’s coming. You can’t get caught up in the pity party with your jaded home girls. Control who is around you and what they speak into you. Hang around others that speak positive thoughts around you. Let the haters do what they do, and make sure they have front row seats at the wedding!

MARRIED COUPLES Live out your marriage with a purpose. If you are married

and there are issues or challenges in the marriage, take a step of faith to 8nd direction and purpose in the relationship. Learn your partner’s love language and cater to it. Take them to relationship coaching sessions. Coaching sessions are fun, not therapy. Take them dancing. Get them to go skiing. Get them to do things out of their comfort zone with you. In my book, I refer to this as “concentrating on growing together.” Find your individual purposes and look for common ground between them. If one of you wants to go back to school to tackle a new career, but the other wants a new job in the same career, form a game plan together and make it happen. Write it down and stick to the plan. Make necessary changes, and the teamwork will bring the relationship closer. Stay faithful to each other not only physically, but even more importantly in mind and in spirit.

We are limited only by the boundaries we set for ourselves in our minds. If you choose to think with a mindset like this, you will see limitless capability within yourself and your relationships. I can live where I want, I can achieve what I want, and I can successfully and productively date who I want if I set a plan according to my purpose. If I’m in a relationship and the plan (or person) needs to change, (which happens) I can make those changes with a clear conscience and continue to move forward. Your mind is truly your only limitation. When you focus on and walk faithfully in your purpose, you may appreciate your journey as much as your desired destination.

Jay Hurt is a freelance writer, blogger, relationship coach and author of 9 Tenets of a Successful Relationship for Singles. You can reach Jay at www.9tenets.blogspot.com or via email at [email protected].

Live Out Your PurposeYour Mind is Your Biggest Obstacleby JAY HURT


BECOMING THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOORYou are in control of your wealth!

Forbes Magazine just released its list of 2013 Billionaires Around "e World. "is year, the average billionaire was worth $3.8 billion,

which was a 16% increase from last year. "e total listed was 1,342.

Just reading the names and amounts of wealth for each billionaire is seductive for the average person. It’s easy to get caught up in saying, “If I had that much money, I would…..”

Becoming a billionaire is an amazing achievement, but many people would say becoming a millionaire is good enough for them. You may be surprised to know that achieving this is within the reach of even modest income families. "e right lifestyle, habits, and thinking must be adopted early enough in life. In fact, one of your neighbors that you least expect is probably a millionaire.

Let’s make a distinction in who we are discussing. Individuals are frequently measured by income and wealth. Wealth is the accumulation of net worth (assets minus liabilities). Income is what’s earned and received annually. "e names of individuals ranking high in each category typically do not correlate. In this article, we’ll explore

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how modest income families become millionaires, why high income families frequently don’t, and how you can knock it out of the ballpark by being high income while also adopting a millionaire lifestyle.

A!er 20 years of surveying millionaires and publishing "e Millionaire Next Door, researchers "omas Stanley, PhD and William Danko, PhD concluded that the greatest reward for this achievement is having a “go to hell fund.” Although this sounds brash, their explanation means that the 8nancially independent person can live for 10 or more years at their current standard of living without receiving another paycheck.

Stanley and Danko’s research proved that the philosophy and lifestyle of millionaires are keys to achieving the millionaire goal and not the amount of annual income. If you adopt the same habits and start early enough, you can also become the “millionaire next door.” Even if it’s late in life or you have other limitations, still be encouraged that patterning your lifestyle around theirs can increase your accumulated wealth signi8cantly.

80% of millionaires are 8rst generation rich. A distinctive factor for them versus others is their 8nancial philosophy. In general, they believe that being 8nancially independent is more important than displaying social status. "ey are likely to live in a neighborhood with individuals that have much less wealth, and they purchase domestic cars that are at least two years old. "ey generally are very good budgeters and tough negotiators. Conversely, research re9ects that the reason most high income persons are not millionaires is because they spend lots of money on new cars, houses in exclusive neighborhoods, country club memberships, 8ne jewelry, etc.

"e pro8le of the typical millionaire is one who is married (only once), is self-employed or owns a business, has three children, and has lived in the same general community all of

their life. It works to the married couples’ bene8t to have the mutual support of each other in the event of a life crisis that impacts their 8nances. Expenses within a family are usually very predictable. "e IRS allows greater and more deductions for families and business owners. Insurance companies charge less for families vs. individuals. A married person is statistically much more likely to excel while working in a corporation or as a professional delivering a service.

As a self-employed person or business owner, there are many 8nancial bene8ts, as well. One who is self-employed or a business owner has the ability to deduct more pre-tax from business revenue. "ey also have a greater amount for retirement, car expenses, disability insurance, and home expenses if the business is based there. "e business owner is viewed as a better investment because they have the potential of making an unlimited amount of money.

A very interesting common denominator of millionaires is they generally choose the “right” profession, one they are passionate about. "is allows them to work hard, be enthusiastic as an owner or self-employed, and to make great choices when identifying great market opportunities. Millionaires frequently provide services or products to the a:uent in their process of becoming wealthy themselves.

Millionaires typically didn’t receive what Stanley and Danko call “economic outpatient care” from their parents. "eir parents only sponsored their needs as children and were not involved a!er they became adults. Since “like mother, like father” is generally true, children of millionaires are usually self-su;cient. "e discipline of their parents helped the millionaire develop good budgeting skills, persistence, and the desire to be 8nancially independent. It’s been proven that the more money adult children are given, the fewer savings they accumulate and the less likely they are to succeed. It’s been my observation that millionaire clients desire for the support of their adult children to be from inheritance versus given during their lifetime.

Millionaires allocate their time, money, and energy for 8nancial success. "ey budget, plan their investments proactively, and begin saving and investing early in life. "ey are more likely to wash their cars and save money, seeing it as a source of exercise. "ey are most likely to spend time cooking meals at home versus going out to dinner.

Adopting the lifestyle of millionaires will take focus and discipline, but we can see that the rewards are worth it.

You may be surprised to know that achieving this is within the reach

of even modest income families.

Melanie Dean, CFP, CLTC, MPHPresident, Dean Financial LLC(615) [email protected]/dean8nancial.


In a world where everything moves faster, those who have the challenge of leading others are o!en caught between the “rock” of what used to work and the “hard place” of what might work. During

my thirty year involvement with some of America’s greatest organizations, I have found one skill that never gets old and always needs a refresher. "at is the ability to listen.

What comes to mind when you hear the word listening? Is it that glazed over look you get when you’re trapped between the printer and the water-cooler with the person I call the “big 8sh talker?” You know this person. No matter what story or idea you share, he or she “always” has something to out-do you. Or do you envision the incessant head nodding you’re forced to do when your boss rattles o< a string of nineteen commands that must be completed in varying intervals of time and complexity? Whatever comes to mind, I think you would probably agree that as humans our ability to listen is paramount to our success.

Here are a few lessons that have helped me and many of my peers and clients produce positive results.

I LISTEN, THEREFORE I UNDERSTANDWhat would happen if you considered the de8nition

of listening to be understanding? Yes, imagine how your approach might change if you decided that you haven’t listened well if you don’t truly understand the person’s point of view and the feelings behind that point of view. Your ability to work e<ectively with others is based in part on your ability to understand their point of view. "is is why listening is so valuable.

LISTEN WHILE YOU WORKSecond, consider that listening is a proactive process.

Listening is hard work. E<ective listening means that you have to simultaneously avoid focusing on your thoughts, opinions, and style. Instead, you have to strive to really “get” the other person. In many instances, you will reap the rewards of your extra e<ort because others will enjoy speaking and sharing with you.

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DEEP DIVE"ird, the best listeners are the persons who paraphrase

deeply versus those who parrot e<ectively. Simply put, great listening is not the same as being able to mimic the words, in9ections, and pauses of the speaker. "at’s parroting. Great listening requires that you rephrase what you understood to be the person’s intent, motivation, and feeling. In other words, your paraphrase needs to communicate that you “feel” what they’re saying, and you’re expressing it in your own way. "is kind of connection o!en accelerates your ability to create e<ective partnerships.

2E-2E-1M Finally, good listening involves consistent observation.

As you study the habits and behaviors of your leadership and the people on your team, you will begin to pick up on clues for the most e<ective ways to reach them with your words. Based on the value of this approach, I developed a formula that has worked well over the years. A quick study of human anatomy reveals that most of us have two eyes, two ears, and just one mouth. With that said, the formula is as follows: if we listen and observe four times as much as we talk, our talking will probably be four times more e<ective.

As you move forward in your career, constantly consider how e<ective listening will position you to thrive in any environment!

Derek Young is a national Motivational Speaker and Leadership Trainer who helps visionary leaders improve their performance through winning programs on culture, diversity & inclusion, and teambuilding. Visit him at www.derekyoungspeaks.com.

Lessons in Listeningby DEREK YOUNG


The Nashville-Middle Tennessee Region has been a case study for attracting major businesses from around the globe. Fortune 500 corporations, such as Firestone, LP,

Oreck, and Nissan have head quarters in the area. The economic impact and philanthropic giving of each company individually impacts millions of lives and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

With corporate brands that are known by millions worldwide, it could be easy to overlook individuals who are impactful in their own right with their leadership abilities, community engagement, and global outreach. They challenge, advise, and nurture the next generations of leaders. Like Oreck, Nashville is home to local business women who own family businesses that span several generations. Like Firestone, Nashville has women who began their career paths locally prior to becoming nationally respected advisors to global leaders. Like Nissan, Nashville has attracted women who are recognized around the world as those who share international perspectives and practices that help make our world a better place to live.

Let me introduce you to three women who believe in building solid community foundations. They are on fire for humanity. These women are change agents who have positively impacted countless lives in their community, around the nation, and internationally.

SHIRIN EBADI: 2003 Nobel Laureate and

International Peace Keeper“It’s not just about hope

and ideas. It’s about action.”

In 2003, Shirin Ebadi, J.D. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her e<orts to promote human rights of women, children, and political prisoners in Iran. She is the 8rst Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and the 8!h Muslim to receive a Nobel Prize in any 8eld.

Dr. Ebadi participated in a community service project and a global cause for action for communities and schools. "e project gathered around 250 mid-south middle school students, high school students, and Belmont student mentors at Belmont University for Nashville’s 8rst ever Peace Jam. "is is a new joint initiative of Belmont University and Students Taking a Right Stand (STARS) to explore issues of peace, violence, social justice, and oppression.

Dr. Ebadi is a university professor, and o!en students from outside Iran take part in her human rights training courses. She has published over seventy articles and thirteen books dedicated to various aspects of human rights, some

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WOMEN: In Charge, On Fire,

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of which have been published by UNICEF. In 2004, she was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

HORTENSE PRICE-JONES: Community Leader and Business Mentor

“I believe in treating everyone fairly and with dignity. What you

put out there comes back…always.”

Hortense Price-Jones graduated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Her business career began when she opened the College Crib Sports Shop devoted to men’s and women’s apparel. "e growing demand for customized designs led her to change the College Crib’s focus to Greek paraphernalia and other merchandise. She has owned and operated College Crib for over forty 8ve years.

In 1992, Price-Jones successfully competed for a contract to operate three gi! shops, known as "e Gi! Connection, in the Nashville International Airport. "roughout Price-Jones’ career in business, she has chosen to employ students from Fisk and Tennessee State, thus serving as a role model and mentor. She has also worked to strengthen the community by establishing a network among businesses in the Je<erson Street area.

Price-Jones has served her community in several capacities. She is a member of the NAACP, the Hendersonville Area Chapter of "e Links, Inc., and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. At various points, Price-Jones has served on the board of governors of the Nashville Area Chamber Commerce (2003-2008), the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce (2002-2004), Je<erson Street United Merchants Partnership, Inc. (1995-Present), and the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce (1998-2003).

TRACI OTEY BLUNT: National Advisor to Presidential Contender and Business Tycoon

“All that you desire in your personal and professional life may not come today or all at once, but I am a true believer that

perseverance and hard work will always pay o".”

Traci Otey Blunt is a 1990 graduate of Tennessee State University where she received her degree, cum laude, in Criminal Justice. She currently serves on the following boards: the National Black Caucus of Local Elected O;cials (NBCLEO) Foundation, the College of Public Service and Urban A<airs Board of Advisors at Tennessee State University, and Malaria No More. Blunt, a veteran media,

political, and public a<airs specialist, is Senior Vice President of Communications and Public A<airs. In this role, she is responsible for media strategy and communications, government relations, and public a<airs’ activities on behalf of "e RLJ Companies.

Blunt served as a Deputy Communications Director for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. She has more than 8!een years of experience leading public relations and public a<airs e<orts for corporate, local, state, and federal governments. Blunt has experience in the fast-paced world of politics and government because she served as a media specialist with the District of Columbia. She also has experience in mayoral, state legislative, gubernatorial, and presidential campaigns.

Above: Traci Otey Blunt and Robert Johnson (top), and with Senator Hillary Clinton.

Genma Holmes is a mother, author and talk show host of Living Your Best Life. She can be heard locally on 760 "e Gospel and on her blog Genma Speaks (http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com).


Meet Coty Sensabaugh, a second year defensive back for the Tennessee Titans, a 24-year-old compassionate philanthropist, and a Christian committed to using his platform to create

positive endeavors that upli! the community.

Not only does his smile light up the room, but there is an unspoken humility about Coty. "is Kingsport, Tennessee native never imagined playing on the professional level so close to all of his friends and family. During football season, he is watched by millions of Titans' fans across the nation. However, many know Coty as an athletic kid with a big heart who loves to compete.

During his 8rst o< season in the NFL, between working out and training, Coty has humbly accepted the challenge to raise over $100,000 for "e Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "is Society, informally known as LLS, is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to 8nding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services for patients.

His intimate connection with blood cancer has inspired Coty to assist families and individuals stricken with this disease. "is year marks the thirteenth anniversary of his older brother’s, Jamaar Sensabaugh, sudden death from Leukemia. One week a!er his 16th birthday, Jamaar’s life abruptly ended leaving behind his family, a huge life of promise, and his then 11 year old baby brother Coty. "My big brother was my best friend. My family and I struggled with his death for a long time. Yet, that circumstance molded me into the man I am today and gave me the motivation to 8ght against this disease.”

Leukemia has very mild or undetectable symptoms,

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and many individuals diagnosed with the disease are asymptomatic for years. "is was the case with Jamaar. He was an athletic, energetic, seemingly healthy teenager. "e only symptoms he displayed throughout his short battle with Leukemia occurred one night before he was hospitalized. Coty remembers him and Jamaar playing basketball on a school night, and his brother complained of feeling fatigue. "e next day, he was sent home early from school because of 9u-like symptoms and later admitted to the hospital. Jamaar’s battle with cancer lasted less than a week. Coty’s family was overcome with grief. "ey were in shock because there was

no known history of the disease within the Sensabaugh family prior to Jamaar’s diagnosis.

"roughout his high school and college career, Coty has always had a spiritual connection with his brother. He feels that although his brother is not physically with him, Jamaar is always watching over him and guiding him. “During some of my most di;cult times throughout my career, I would think of Jamaar.” During the 2012 NFL combine, Coty delivered a stellar performance in various categories. He attributes his resolve and calm attitude while competing to his relationship with Jamaar. As Coty recalls the night before he was scheduled to perform, he was sitting on his bed mentally preparing how he wanted to dominate. “I was extremely con8dent because I had prepared for this opportunity. However, I was still a

little nervous because I knew how much this moment would a<ect my career. I am strong in my faith. So, I decided to read the Bible and check out a few scriptures. I just picked up my Bible and randomly opened it to II Timothy 4. I read across the verse, “I have fought the good 8ght, I have 8nished the race, I have kept the faith.” "e exact same verse is on my brother’s tombstone. At that moment, I knew my big brother was watching over me, and I had nothing to worry about!”

"e Nashville Man and Woman of the Year campaign o;cially began April 4, 2013 with the winner being crowned on June 13, 2013. "is 10-week competition is 8lled with appearances and events for Coty to raise awareness, monetary funds, and interact with hundreds of families and individuals directly and indirectly a<ected by this disease. "e glory that comes with this competition is not what inspires Coty because he does not want the title of man of the year. Coty is honored that an organization like LLS has considered him a worthy candidate. When asked why he agreed to participate in this campaign, he respectfully said, “I just want to instill hope and help individuals who are struggling with this disease.”

"A Fight For Jamaar" is Coty’s campaign motto, rightfully named a!er his big brother. “My brother’s life was stripped suddenly from my family. Jamaar was never able to 8ght for his life, and it is my responsibility to 8ght the good 8ght for him.” Coty has an amazing team of community leaders backing him for this campaign and he looks forward to the opportunities to come from this experience.

For more information about the campaign and how you can become involved with "e Leukemia and Lymphoma Society visit lls.org or Coty4acure.com.

“I just want to instill hope and help individuals

who are struggling with

this disease.”

Le$: Coty and Jamaar; Right: Dominique Jordan and Coty

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a system in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement

Meritocracy

"e word meritocracy was 8rst coined in the book “"e Rise of the Meritocracy” published in 1958. Author Michael Young described a futuristic Britain as a place where the class-based elite had been replaced with an organization of talent. He de8ned meritocracy as intelligence-plus-e<ort. In his book, the clever children were pushed into special schools and showered with resources.

Over the next few pages, you'll read stories of how 3 people made it to the top. None were born with silver spoons in their mouths. None were Ivy League educated or even educated by Tier 1 Universities, but all made it. Why?


DWAYNE TUCKER

R U L E S O F M E R I T O C R A C Y

Dwayne Tucker began his career at the age of 16. While a student at North Nashville High School, he worked three shi!s loading trucks at UPS. By the time he was a senior, he was a supervisor at UPS. He chuckles (with his familiar dimpled grin to those that know him) as he recalls adult men

working the same job advising him to "slow down, you're making us look bad!" Despite being around adults clearly giving him the wrong advice, some internal compass drove him to go further.

Dwayne was later accepted to Tennessee State University where he not only received a degree in business management, but founded TSU's 8rst chapter of

the American Society of Personnel Administrators. Within the same year that Dwayne founded the chapter, he led the chapter to receive national recognition as the fastest growing undergraduate chapter in the country. "is is also where he met his future wife, Carmen Lewis. While in college, Tucker started his 8rst businesses, Park Avenue and Wall Street Restaurant & Lounge. "e club attracted artists ranging from Bob James to the O’Jays. One may wonder how he was able to get the capital to start a business while in college. Surprisingly, his mother mortgaged her home to give him the money.

While running his businesses with a local business partner/friend, being a college student, and leading the TSU chapter of Phi Beta

Lambda, Dwayne met his 8rst mentor, the COO of Northern Telecom. Upon graduation, Tucker was o<ered his 8rst corporate job and promptly

worked his way up to Senior Vice President of Human Resources all while still managing his businesses in Nashville. He le! his businesses in the hands of his partner so that he could focus on his corporate career. Unfortunately, his business partner was unable to maintain the businesses in Tucker’s absence.

Tucker decided to leave his corporate position to return to Nashville to save his businesses. While recalling this portion of his life, he quips, "I should have just given my mother her money back with interest!” Instead, he felt a sense of duty to save the businesses that she trusted him to open. A!er four years, he was ultimately forced to close the businesses and 8le personal bankruptcy. He reached out to the corporation, which he had le! on good terms, to 8nd that all of the people that knew him had

moved on to di<erent organizations. Being only 24 years old at the time, no one believed he was a professional despite the fact that he had 7 years

of management experience by that time.

by GRETCHEN H. CAMPBELL, MD


Tucker applied for positions appropriate for his years of experience and resume, but no one would take him seriously. He interviewed at Pizza Hut to manage restaurants and requested a double-digit number of stores to manage. Unfortunately, they only gave him one, a poorly performing Pizza Hut in Brentwood. "e store was only bringing in $10K per week, and the national goal was 3x that. "is particular restaurant had never achieved the national goal under any management. Tucker found himself managing local Brentwood teenagers who were not serious about pride in their work. Tucker recalled, "I caught one of the boys in the back smoking weed, and I 8red him.” Later that night, Dwayne took an order and called it back to his sta<, but there was no answer. He looked over his shoulder to 8nd that everyone had le! without bothering to tell him. Tucker spent the rest of his shi! taking and 8lling pizza orders alone. He called up former employees from his club who were still in Nashville to 8ll in for the employees that had deserted their posts. "e next day, he had to pick up some of his former employees from his club (because they didn't have cars) and take them to work at Pizza Hut. Most people would have called their immediate supervisors and made it their problem. However, Tucker took care of it with that same drive and work ethic that had served him well his whole young life.

"e above example is one of the many challenges faced while managing this Pizza Hut. Despite all of the challenges, within months his revenues surpassed the weekly goal of $30K. By this time, he earned the attention of his district manager, who had previously refused to allow him to manage more than one store. When the district manager asked how he had achieved the national goals so quickly, he replied, "I will tell you my secrets to professional management when you give me more stores!" She declined, which led him to decline to reveal his formula.

As restaurant-based delivery was being installed in Pizza Huts all over the country, there was a revenue goal for each location to accomplish $7500K/week. "is goal had been in place for a year before Tucker received word that his store would be renovated to accommodate delivery services. No restaurant based store in the country had achieved the goal in their 8rst year of operation, but he achieved it in a week. How was this possible? First, Dwayne made a strategic decision to manage Pizza Hut as if it was his own business. Next, he found out how long it would take to have the store renovated to accommodate delivery. "en, Tucker bartered with another Pizza Hut manager, who already had delivery operations, to get a stack of Pizza Hut door hangers. At the time, you couldn't have the door hangers until your delivery services were operational. Tucker purchased a "coming soon" stamp using his own money, stamped all the door hangers, and put them on every house he could in Brentwood. His phone soon began to ring daily from customers asking if delivery was available. When delivery operations opened, Dwayne achieved a milestone that had not been achieved in the history of Pizza Hut operations.

Every day, the CEO of Pizza Hut looks at the pro8t and loss statements from all of his restaurant and dine in goals. Whose restaurant do you think stood out? "e one that stood out was the only one in the country that had ever made the goal and had made it in one week. "e next call Tucker received at his Brentwood Pizza Hut was from the CEO of Pizza Hut. Tucker asked for more stores, and the CEO said, “I will gas up my jet and be there tomorrow." He did in fact meet the CEO the next day and was o<ered 200 stores at the age of 30. Dwayne laughed as he told me he said, "I need a few days to weigh my options" while knowing he didn't have any other options at the time.

Amazingly, while Dwayne was “weighing his options,” his former mentor and boss from his 8rst corporate job called to o<er him a position. Apparently, he had been trying to 8nd Tucker for several years. A!er a brief negotiation regarding compensation, Dwayne turned down the 200 stores and accepted a position with his former mentor.

Dwayne continued to follow his mentor to Northwest Airlines. While at Northwest Airlines, Dwayne discovered some “gray-area behavior” that didn’t sit well with him. He was later disappointed to realize that he was speci8cally sought out as someone who would not blow the whistle. Since he was under a contract, this placed him in a precarious position. Dwayne made his plan of departure, chose strong counsel outside of the state, and le! in a blaze, burning several bridges behind him. "is is a point that he makes to me as something not to do.

Dwayne applied for several executive positions at other publically traded companies only to learn that obtaining a senior position is easier when you have a sponsor who can attest to your true capabilities. One interview was with Dell Computers, where he met Michael Dell and then Michael Dell's COO. "e COO was friends with people at his former company, and he did not get the position. He ultimately found a good 8t within the 8nancial services industry with Alliance Data. He served as President of the Transaction Services Division which consisted of three separate businesses with combined revenues exceeding $425 million. Dwayne was able to retire from this company at the age of 52 with a large amount of liquid wealth, business, and life experience.

Today, Dwayne uses that same energy, brilliance, and dedication to serve the community. He is chairman of the board of trustees for the TSU Foundation, chairman of the board of directors for LEAD Academy, an executive coach, and a volunteer at Nashville Public schools (ie Stratford, Maplewood). He also co founded Educate Nashville along with long-time friend Jerome Oglesby. Educate Nashville is a 501c that creates a!er school tutorial programs for inner city youth.

He and his wife, Carmen, frequently host fundraisers in their home for LEAD Academy, TSU, and other causes. Dwayne is the perfect example of how one can attain success through merit and use it towards a deep commitment for supporting the local community.

CHIQUITA YOUNG

Chiquita Young is the founder and former CEO/President of LeGacy Resource Corporation. She recently sold her company and now serves on the company’s Board of Advisors. LeGacy provides information and personnel security services and facilities management services

to federal and commercial clients. Some of their clients include the National Nuclear Security Administration, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Energy.Mrs. Young started LeGacy as a one-person company in 2002 and led it to one of the fastest-growing, privately-held companies in the nation according to Inc. Magazine (2008, 2009, 2010). LeGacy debuted on the Inc. 500 listing as No. 57 in the nation and No. 2 in the nation among women-owned companies. Since the company’s startup in 2002, LeGacy has grown by more than 1,100% and has employees in 9 states.

Mrs. Young is a graduate of Tennessee State University and completed Executive Management Training at Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Young is married and has two wonderful children, Lydia and Andrew.




Remove mediocrity as an option. Begin your journey (college, career, etc.) by removing the thought of being mediocre completely from the table.

Success does not go to the most intellectual person or even the most talented. It goes to the most determined.

Mistakes are not failures, simply learning opportunities. Mistakes can only become failures if we choose not to learn from them.

Encourage people to go beyond the “comfort zone.” "is is where things are most familiar to us, but it’s also the place where the results are most familiar. Mediocrity is the result of staying safe and familiar.

Never be afraid to admit that you don’t know something. Successful people are always asking others to educate them (partly why we have mentors). I can always remember saying, “Educate me on that.”

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JEROME OGLESBY


I grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, a small, but great place to grow up. My mother worked as a cook in the dietary department of the local

hospital. It was the only job she ever had for over 30 years, other than raising her seven children. My father was an entrepreneur. He owned a cement construction company that is still in our family today. Being the oldest son of four boys, many thought I would take over the family business. However, it was not my passion, but that of my younger brother, Larry, who runs the business to this day.

One of the things my father instilled in my brothers and I was tremendous work ethics. While growing up, my father would wake us up before school to help him prepare the trucks for the workday. When he returned in the evening, it was our job to help unload the trucks. Our summers were spent working in the family business, which quickly taught me this was not the career path for me.

A!er graduating from high school, I wasn’t accepted into any of the colleges I wanted to attend. Nor did the scholarships I hoped for work out. I had no money for college, and my father was already providing 8nancial support for my older sister’s college education. So, I did as my friends and took a job in one of the local factories working the night shi!. At nineteen, I was able to purchase a nice car and new clothes. "erefore, I falsely believed I had “made it.”

One night at work, I fell asleep at my workstation. A friend of my father’s, who had worked there 20+ years, came over and woke me up. He took me into the break room and asked me to look out on the factory 9oor at the young college graduate just hired to be our new manager. He said, “Do you realize he is making more money than you, even more than me?” He then asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I had no real answer. So, I made up something about being an architect. He told me, “You need to leave here and go


back to school.” I thought about that conversation, but did nothing about it. Little did I know, but he was mentoring me.

About a year later during a family visit, my aunt asked me what I wanted to do with my life. Again, I had no answer. She said she saw so much potential in me and that I should go back to school. At that moment, I realized I needed to listen to my father’s friend as well as my aunt.

So, I quit my job at the factory. Family and friends told me I was crazy. Most people in our town aspired to work there, retire from there, and live an above average income life.

Not having the best high school grades and no money for college, the Marine Corps was o<ering an associate degree for students who participated in the Recruit O;cer Training Course (ROTC) program. I went to the Marine Corps enlistment o;ce and took an aptitude test for the program. When I was accepted, I was “told” I would be going to 29 Palms California for two years to attend the US Marine Corp Communications Electronics Institute. I would be majoring in Communications Electronics Engineering. I had no idea what that was, but it sounded fancy. I completed the program 8rst in my class.

A!er graduation from the Marine Corp Institute, I returned to North Carolina and was required to enlist in the USMC Reserves. I was also o<ered a job with Piedmont Airlines as a Communications Electronics Specialist. I spent 8ve years with Piedmont and helped them build a new data center in Winston-Salem, NC. While working on that project, I met the Director of American Airlines’ Network Operation, who was there visiting the new data center in Winston-Salem, NC.

He later called me and asked if I would move to Tulsa to help American Airlines with their new data center and Network Operations Center. I spent two years in Tulsa, which was enough. "en, I was asked to move back to North Carolina to help American Airlines build a new state-of-the-art reservation center in Cary, NC. "is was one of the most sophisticated reservation centers in the airline business, and the 8rst to use Network Computing. "is was very exciting to me!

Although my career seemed to continue to grow, I still did not have a four year college degree, a goal I always wanted to accomplish. It was my third year in Raleigh and our Chairman/CEO, Robert Crandall, was having a corporate meeting in Dallas that I was required to attend. I did not want to go. However, two very important events happened during that visit that altered my life path. I was introduced to a new Vice President who was recently hired to start a computer network engineering initiative. He said he was aware of what we had done in the Cary reservation center and asked if I would move to Dallas to be a part of his team. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity and relocated to Dallas.

I also met the most wonderful person during the conference, and I spent the entire day hanging around her.

Five years later, I asked her to marry me. Joan and I have been married for seventeen years. Much like my aunt, Joan, who had earned her B.S. in Computer Science, always pushed me to continue my education. She encouraged me to go back to school to complete my bachelor’s degree. Joan also urged me to think about advancing my career into management. So, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Texas. Later on, I received my master’s degree.

My Vice President at American Airlines was very well respected. He changed roles three times at American Airlines, and I admired his upward mobility. It gave me hope because he was also a minority. As he changed roles, he twice sought me out to help him in some capacity. He was a great mentor and taught me a lot about leadership and people management.

He later became Chief Information O;cer (CIO) at AT&T. I always kept in touch with him. One day, he called and asked if I would come help him complete one of the largest mergers in US Telecom history. I took the role and worked with him at AT&T for over 8ve years. To this day, he is one of my strongest supporters and mentors.

While at AT&T, a former Vice President reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in a role with Deloitte. I knew of Deloitte, a 8rm with a great reputation. A!er meeting with their CIO, I thought it was a very good opportunity. So, I accepted the role. Joan was less enthusiastic about relocating to Nashville, but we have come to love the area and friends we’ve made here.

I was o<ered the role of Director of Infrastructure by the CIO, and I served in this role for two years. When our Chief Technology O;cer moved on, I was o<ered that role for the US Firms. In 2010, I was asked to take the role of Global Chief Technology O;cer, supporting over 200,000 people worldwide in over 100 countries. In the IT industry, the CXO role is the most coveted role in our profession. I could only think of the many people that had helped me accomplish this goal.

My journey is not unique. Many things in my life could have taken me on a di<erent path. I don’t believe you accomplish many things on your own, but you do so with the help of others. At every successful turn in my career, there was someone willing to help and take a chance on me. Yet, at each turn, I was ready and I was prepared because you only get a few opportunities in life to choose a path. "e path you take is determined by people who support and ensure you that you are prepared for opportunities when they are presented.


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Wayne Riley, MDA Conversation with the President:

Meharry Medical College is one of the nations oldest and largest historically black academic health science centers dedicated to educating physicians, dentists, researchers and health policy experts.

Dr. Wayne Riley is now in his 6th year as Meharry's president and is taking the college to new heights. Since Dr. Riley took o;ce in 2007, Meharry has invested $25 million to campus renovations. "e latest project is the Cal Turner Family Center. Plans call for auditoriums, classroom space, a food court, a visitors center, and space for conferences, events and educational seminars.

Dr. Riley was kind enough to take a few moments out of his busy schedule to meet and talk with us about the state of health care and the state of Meharry.

Interviewed by Ernest V. Campbell III


MM: How does Meharry sustain its reputation as a top notch medical school that trains doctors with a bedside manner that is 2nd to none, the gold standard?

DR. RILEY: We have to keep in mind that our mission is “To Serve the Underserved and To Worship God through Mankind”. "is mission has stood the test of time for over 135 years. Our students and faculty believe that healthcare is a right for every human being. Meharry was founded to train ex-slaves and their descendants in the healing arts and here we are 135 years later still training descendants of ex-slaves and many others. What a powerful connection to the past.

MM: How has technology changed medicine and the way medicine is practiced? How does this a<ect how you train doctors?

DR. RILEY: We teach them that technology is a tool that should be used to make you a more e<ective caregiver. It’s not about the technology in and of itself, but rather how this technology can be used to help the patient. We tell our students to embrace technology, but don’t let the technology trump your ability to develop your cra! as a committed, caring physician, dentist, or biomedical scientist.

MM: What are some of the changes that Meharry has made in response to the new technology available today?

DR. RILEY: Meharry has added a simulation center that allows students to take advantage of medical and dental simulation training. With a few clicks of a computer mouse we can have a mannequin simulate a heart attack or stroke. "e mannequin will manifest the signs, symptoms, and physical exam 8ndings allowing the student to have a “real-world” experience. Just as airplane pilots practice handling an emergency or a sub-emergency in airplane simulators, so do the dental/medical students get this same type of preparation for real life situations.

MM: Given the stereotypes regarding the 8scal health of HBCU's, would you inform our readers of Meharry's status?

DR. RILEY: Yes. We are very strong 8nancially. For all six years of my presidency we have had a balanced, surplus budget. Our endowment to date is $124 million dollars. "is is the 2nd highest endowment in Nashville (Vanderbilt is 1st), higher than David Lipscomb, MTSU, TSU, Belmont, Cumberland. We are very proud of our endowment growth, which is a marker of 8nancial strength. Meharry also has a half billion dollar ($500 million) economic impact on Nashville. We are strong, but we do have 8nancial challenges in that we are comparatively under-resourced compared to other institutions. Even with these challenges we are a top

10 producer of African Americans PhD’s in biomedical sciences. Also, 71% of our students elect to go into primary care 8elds. "is places us in the top 5 of all 140+ medical schools producing primary care physicians.

MM: Where do you see Meharry in the next 5 to 7 years?

DR. RILEY: We will have a fantastic reinvigoration of our infrastructure (buildings, laboratories, facilities). We want Meharry to be a catalyst for future economic development in North Nashville. Meharry will continue to play a huge role in this community, the African American community, the scienti8c community, and the national public health policy community. We see Meharry contributing to the healthcare workforce in more impressive numbers than even now. We would like to develop new programs. We have trustee authorization to begin planning a PA (Physician’s Assistant) program. We are addressing a real work-force need to help 8ll the gap of the shortage of physicians. We hope to continue to conduct research on health disparities among minorities. Why should African Americans, Latinos, and poor communities have worse health outcomes and higher rates of disease?

"Meharry is clearly a national treasure. !e fact that we have accomplished so much for so long with comparatively little speaks to the tremendous human assets that we have. Our most impressive assets are not the buildings (old or new), or the laboratories, it’s the people who’ve dedicated their careers here. It’s a testament to the strength, endurance, and loyalty of the people of Meharry. From the lady who mops the %oors to the super scientist, everybody has contributed to Meharry’s success."

- Wayne Riley, MD, MPH, MBA, MACP

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works of various individuals within the Nashville community who are helping to empower and support the growth of local African-American businesses and organizations. Each article will also focus on those whose e<orts re9ect NBCC’s current theme, “Moving Forward.”

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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), including its Board of Commissioners and new President & CEO Rob Wigington, is strongly committed to ensuring that all businesses

receive a fair opportunity in competing for business with the airports. Since 2001, MNAA has had a small, minority, and woman-owned business enterprise (SMWBE) program along with its federally mandated disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program. MNAA administers the SMWBE and the DBE programs through its O;ce of Business Diversity Development (BDD). BDD serves as the 8rst step in helping certi8ed, small, minority, woman-owned and disadvantaged businesses pursue contracting opportunities with Nashville International Airport and John C. Tune Airport. BDD’s services include outreach, certi8cation, compliance, and procurement/technical assistance.

BDD maintains a presence in the community by performing “How to Do Business with the Airport” outreach sessions. "is is an opportunity in which vendors in the 16-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA) learn about the SMWBE/DBE programs at MNAA, how to become certi8ed, how the procurement process works, and the procurement opportunities available. Additionally, MNAA hosts an annual event that is free and open to the public. "is event provides vendors a chance to hear about upcoming MNAA contracts, meet MNAA sta< members, and network with other vendors who are currently or previously worked with MNAA.

Certi8cation opens doors for DBE’s and SMWBE’s to participate in federally and non-federally funded projects at MNAA. BDD handles the certi8cation process for both the DBE and SMWBE programs. Some of the criteria for

How to Pursue Contract Opportunities with the Airport

by Davita Taylor



being certi8ed includes 51% ownership by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual (includes ethnic minorities and women); be a small business as de8ned by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) standards; be located within the 16-county MSA. "e 16 counties include Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson.

As a part of both the SMWBE and the DBE program, there is a compliance function. "e compliance function monitors contracts for adherence to the requirements, objectives, and contractual obligations of those two programs. "e compliance sta< veri8es that SMWBE’s and DBE’s are given an opportunity to actually perform the tasks they are contracted to perform. "ey also make sure that they are compensated in a timely manner at the amount called for in the contract. Compliance is a role that is not only for the BDD sta< to participate in, but for the contract vendor and DBE’s/SMWBE’s as well.

BDD reviews procurement policies and procedures to be certain that registered SMWBE’s and DBE’s have the opportunity to participate in MNAA contracts. Once 8rms are registered and/or certi8ed, they have an opportunity to participate in workshops provided by BDD that hone in on their skills, increase their performance, and increase

their opportunities for contracting success. MNAA also o<ers technical assistance by way of its Mentor Protégé and Emerging Contractor programs. "ese programs o<er SMWBE’s AND DBE’s assistance in building their capacity through classroom training on topics ranging from contracting to estimating to succession planning. "ey also receive one-on-one business assistance.

Over the last six years since the SMWBE program was reviewed and revised in 2007, MNAA has grown its business with SMWBE’s from $644,343 to $10,363,434. "is number includes dollars from our last Terminal Renovation project and one of MNAA’s largest capital undertakings of our $64 million rental car facility. MNAA looks forward to continuing the progress with our SMWBE’s and DBE’s. One of those ways in moving forward and keeping the progress going is through enabling SMWBE’s as prime contractors and vendors. Providing smaller projects and opportunities for joint venturing are ways MNAA will help to expand the work it does with SMWBE’s. MNAA and its sta< look forward to its continued partnership with the business community and the community at large in creating the best Nashville Airports Experience (NAE) and being an economic engine of the Mid-South.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL–JUNE 2013

APRIL 20100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee’s Annual Dinner Gala. Gaylord Opryland Resort, Tennessee Ballroom at 6:00 PM

APRIL 21Family Festival DayFrist Center 1:00 – 5:30 PM

MAY 1A casual listen to the Boz Scaggs discography makes one thing obvious, Boz Scaggs is both a musical seeker and a man of sizable talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Five years since his last release, his new album “Memphis” is out in March.Ryman Auditorium at 7:30 PM

MAY 17Please join Conexión Américas for their annual fundraising cafecito, A Cup of Co"ee for Conexión Américas, and learn how Conexión Américas helps over 2,500 Latinos and their families each year achieve their own "American Dream."Loews Vanderbilt 7:45 – 9:00 AM

Eric Essix

100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee Annual Dinner Gala


CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL–JUNE 2013

MAY 18Chico Debarge Jazz & Jokes at 7:30 & 10 PM

MAY 20Eric Essix Jazz & Jokes at 7:30

MAY 28Following the success of the 2011/2012 world tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of his multi-platinum selling live album, Peter Frampton is back on the road with Frampton's Guitar Circus. "e tour will feature the Grammy-winning musician performing with Robert Cray.

JUNE 2Daryl Hall and John Oates started working together in the early 1970’s and went on to become the most successful duo in rock history. From Abandoned Luncheonette to Voices to H2O to their current material, Daryl Hall and John Oates will be remembered for generations to come because of the spontaneity, emotion and human connection that they bring to each and every one of their musical collaborations.Ryman Auditorium at 7:30 PM

JUNE 3Darius Rucker will host his fourth annual “Darius and Friends”‘bene8t concert in Nashville on June 3 at the Wildhorse Saloon. Proceeds from the night will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital.Wildhorse Saloon at 6:00 PM

Daryl Hall and John Oates


Each year in February, the Napier-Looby Bar Foundation (NLBF) hosts the Barristers' Banquet and Awards Program. It’s the signature fundraising event in celebration of Black History Month. "is year over 300 attendees from Nashville’s legal community and larger community convened for great food,

good music, recognition of outstanding achievements and, most importantly, fundraising. "e revenue raised from the event enables the NLBF to award scholarships to deserving law students and to fund charitable e<orts of the organization throughout the year. "is year’s honorees were the Honorable William J. Haynes, Jr., Stacey A. Garrett, Esq., and Charles Grant, Esq. with Joseph McKinney, NLBF President.

9th Annual Barristers' Banquet and Awards Program

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81. C. Bennett, Jane Harrison; 2. Ardath Gri;n, Candace Carter; 3. Jared Mollenkof and Chaucey Fuller; 4. Janet Blakemore and Mattie Lyn Williams; 5. Donovan Grant, Charles Grant, Michael Grant, Joseph Grant; 6. Junior Ambeau, TiCara Harris, DeAngelo Harris, and Ko8 Semeny; 7. Trenton Poynter, Che Mock, Olatayo Atanda; 8. 2013 Scholarship Recipients.


Eternal Fitness & Nutrition continued their Fit For Life Health Eating series by holding another cooking demonstration

with Dori Wilbert of Whole Foods. "e theme of this demonstration was How to Cook without Using Oils. Attendees were able to sample various healthy dishes!

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Living Healthy

Above: Yusuf and Revida RahmanTop Le$: Dori Wilbert of Whole Foods


Le$: Bev and Ken BurgerBelow: Lajuana Miller and Valarie Smith

Above: Ericka Stewart and Velzetta Conyers

Brentwood Woman's Club

On Saturday, March 2, 2013, the Brentwood Woman's Club (BWC) hosted its annual Celebration of Youth Writers and Artists

reception. "e reception honored the 8nalists who entered the BWC's fall and winter short story, poetry, and art contests for Williamson County Students.

"is year’s contestants heard from Chuck Beard and David Walker, two local individuals who thrive in the writing and creative arts communities.

Beard is the editor of Number Inc., an arts publication covering art happenings in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. He is also the owner of East Side Story Bookstore in East Nashville.Walker is the owner of Rhealistic, a graphics and web design company. He is also an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Middle Tennessee State University.

"e Brentwood Woman’s Club (BWC) is proud to be celebrating its 40th year of community service in the Brentwood area. "ey are a part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. GFWC’s history can be traced back to 1868 and is now the world’s largest, oldest, nonpartisan, nondenominational, international volunteer service organization of women.PHOTOS: LAWRENCE TAYLOR, CHICAGRAPHY IMAGES


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1. MaryPhillips, Blair Burton 1st Place Winner 11-12th grade (Brentwood High School) and 1st Place Art Winner, Polly Bailey (Brentwood Middle School); 2. Deepak Sundaramoorthy and his father; 3. David Walker (Rhealistic), Mary Phillips (Phillips Family Foundation), Liz Martin (President of Brentwood Woman's Club) and Chuck Beard (Eastside Story); 4. Carolina Cerrato; 5. Helous, a family of winners; 6. Marily Tolk and Natasha Hamid; 7. Front Row (seated): Gracie Helou, Matthew Helou, Jake Gresh, Grey Kidwell; Second Row: Lily Hershkowith, Lauren Stockdale, Ella Simpson; !ird Row: Molly Malone, Deepak Sundaramoorthy, Bryant Crewse, Zoe Rozine, Natasha Hamid; Back Row: Matt Song, Elizabeth Cowan, Julia Jordon-Lake; Carolina Cerrato, Tye Shanklin, Sarah Lefebvre, Carolina Williams, Naba Wahid, Elise Reimschisel.

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In recognition of National Women’s History Month, the Franklin Special School District partnered with the historic Franklin "eatre to provide middle school students the opportunity to attend the one-woman play, “Bus Benches to Board

Rooms, A Woman’s Journey to Justice.”

"e play chronicled the lives and accomplishments of a variety of African-American women in history, including Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, and Michelle Obama. "e students experienced the contributions of these outstanding women as they travelled this journey and met each character, artfully portrayed by Franklin resident Karlotta P. Smith.

In keeping with the Tennessee social studies learning standards, the play enabled students to recognize the contributions of individuals and people of various ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic groups. "ey also learned personal, religious, and national celebrations of various American cultures. In addition, the Franklin "eatre o<ered some students an opportunity to work behind the scenes during the play. "eir jobs included wardrobe, sound, lighting, camera, and scene introductions. "e play was produced, directed, and co-written by Franklin resident Robert Blair.

Buses to Boardrooms

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Jazz n JokesEASY FIRST SUNDAYS

Every 8rst Sunday, Jazz & Jokes hosts Easy First Sundays, a combination of contemporary gospel and clean comedy. In March, attendees enjoyed comedians, Ray Mack, Preacher Je<, and Deric Evans. "e musical entertainment was K-FREE,

Shree Newman-Isabell, and J Orr and "e Boys. A portion of the March edition proceeds went to support J.E.W.E.L.S, an organization which assists and empowers young women to be their best.PHOTOS: LAWRENCE TAYLOR, CHICAGRAPHY IMAGES

Derrick "Sleezy" Evans

Traci Bonds & Carl Burrell

DeAndre Payne & Erica Mills

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LEGATO GELATO NASHVILLE, TN

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT

by DR. CARMEN APRIL

Frozen Variety


When Terri-Ann Nicholls and her husband opened a small gelato shop in Edgehill Village in June 2012, they hoped for a successful venture, but they

didn’t anticipate support from the Nashville community in such a major way. Terri-Ann developed a love for desserts of the frozen variety as a child growing up in Jamaica. She said, “Legato Gelato is my passion.” "at passion is evident the minute you walk through the door.

Terri-Ann was born in Jamaica, and one of her favorite places to go on warm tropical days was a local ice cream shop. When her family moved to New York City when she was seven years old, she found delight in the many Carvel Ice Cream shops across the city. In fact, she celebrated many birthdays with Carvel Ice Cream Cakes.

Terri-Ann graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a degree in Urban Studies. She worked in 8nance, a private equity 8rm, and asset management. However, she fell in love with gelato when she decided to travel abroad to Spain. Gelato is very popular in Europe, and there are over 33,000 gelato shops in Italy alone!

A!er Terri-Ann married her husband, Dr. Berchaun Nicholls, an Emergency Room Physician at Centennial Hospital, the two moved to Nashville. "ey decided that opening a gelateria was a passion she wanted to follow. She

said moving to Nashville was “perfect timing” because they saw the need for a gelato shop in the Edgehill Village. Nichols said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” "ey set out to create the awesome concept for Legato Gelato. Inspired by her time spent in Spain and her love for gelato, Terri-Ann started creating wonderful 9avors of gelato in her home kitchen. She traveled to Italy to perfect her technique in the place where this frozen delight originated.

"e couple settled upon the Edgehill Village for the perfect location for Legato Gelato because it is a great neighborhood, pedestrian friendly, and has great infrastructure. Terri-Ann said, “"ere are a lot of creative people here that make this city great, and we wanted to be a part of that. "e community has been great!” Two of the 9avors, Stracciatella and Dark Chocolate, that Legato Gelato started o< with are the most popular. A couple of my favorites in addition to those are Chocolate Peppermint and Blood Orange Sorbetto.

Gelato di<ers from ice cream in a couple of ways. First, there is typically more whole milk instead of cream in gelato. "erefore, it contains less fat. Secondly, gelato is churned at a much slower speed than ice cream. "is allows it to contain less air and be smoother. Lastly, while ice cream is served frozen, gelato is stored and served at a slightly warmer temperature. "is causes it to melt quicker.

All of the gelatos and sorbettos are made fresh every single morning by Terri-Ann. Her gelato is so delicious that customers even 9ock to the shop in the middle of winter to enjoy the sweet treats, awesome ambiance, and fun soda shop music.

"e gelateria is so adorable that the hit ABC show Nashville shot a scene for their Season 1 8nale there. Two weeks a!er they opened in June 2012, a music video used the shop as one of its backdrops. Terri-Ann designed the interior of the shop, and her husband did the multi-media and graphic design work for the shop. Terri-Ann, who loves to support other local businesses, uses whole milk from a Tennessee farm. She also uses local honey and sells chocolate and cookies made in Nashville.

Terri-Ann mentioned she uses a special ingredient, the sprinkle of love, which she adds to each batch of gelato and sorbetto every morning for her customers. Her passion is evident in the way that she and her sta< treat customers and ensure that they have a “sweet” experience every time they visit her shop.

Legato Gelato is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30am-9pm and Sundays from Noon-6pm. "ey are closed on Mondays. You can 8nd them online at www.legatogelato.com. Also follow them on Facebook and Twitter for daily 9avors.

Dr. Carmen April is a Nashville Podiatrist, Foodie, and Founder/Creative Director of Dinner With Nerds, LLC. You can 8nd the Dinner With Nerds Food Blog online www.DinnerWithNerds.com.

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