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You Matter Nashville
Jason and Mindy Hoover
40 episodes
1 week ago
When Jimmy Boehm survived a suicide attempt that left him completely blind in 2010, he made a choice that would eventually save thousands of lives across 48 countries. In this Nashville podcast episode, we explore how Jimmy transformed his darkest moment into You Cane Give, a local nonprofit that has distributed over 3,100 mobility canes to blind individuals in resource-limited countries. Jimmy shares his raw journey from successful automotive entrepreneur to rock bottom, and how discovering ...
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When Jimmy Boehm survived a suicide attempt that left him completely blind in 2010, he made a choice that would eventually save thousands of lives across 48 countries. In this Nashville podcast episode, we explore how Jimmy transformed his darkest moment into You Cane Give, a local nonprofit that has distributed over 3,100 mobility canes to blind individuals in resource-limited countries. Jimmy shares his raw journey from successful automotive entrepreneur to rock bottom, and how discovering ...
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You Matter Nashville
You Cane Give with James Boehm
When Jimmy Boehm survived a suicide attempt that left him completely blind in 2010, he made a choice that would eventually save thousands of lives across 48 countries. In this Nashville podcast episode, we explore how Jimmy transformed his darkest moment into You Cane Give, a local nonprofit that has distributed over 3,100 mobility canes to blind individuals in resource-limited countries. Jimmy shares his raw journey from successful automotive entrepreneur to rock bottom, and how discovering ...
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1 week ago
1 hour 18 minutes

You Matter Nashville
21st District Recovery Court with Judge Deanna Johnson and Connie Martin
The 21st District Recovery Court is proving that second chances work. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Judge Deanna Bell Johnson and Executive Director Connie Martin about a Franklin-based program that's transforming lives through comprehensive addiction treatment. With a near-100% graduation rate and costs that are one-third of traditional incarceration ($15,000 vs. $45,000 annually), this two-year recovery program serves individuals in Williamson County's criminal justice system. ...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Let's Get Moving with Justin Hammond
What does it take to transform one of life's most stressful experiences into a compassionate journey? Justin Hammond, owner of Let's Get Moving, joins us to share how his Nashville podcast appearance reveals the heart behind senior move management services that go far beyond traditional moving. With master's-level social work training and two decades serving seniors, Justin explains why his company isn't actually a moving company—and why that distinction matters deeply. From creating detailed...
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3 weeks ago
53 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Giving Guitars with Steven and Kellee Cade
What happens when a Nashville country artist with 18 Grammy nominations decides to use his platform to serve homeless shelters? In this inspiring episode, meet Steven and Kellee Cade, founders of Giving Guitars—a local nonprofit that's donated over 250 guitars to shelters across 24 states and three countries. Steven and Kellee share the powerful origin story of how a backyard performance and a God-given vision sparked a movement that's transforming lives through music. Their son Levi describe...
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

You Matter Nashville
Speaks of Strength with Clyde Nolet
What if the strength you're searching for is already within you? Join this Nashville podcast episode as we welcome Clyde Nolet, creator of Speaks of Strength, who reveals how bending steel can teach you to bend your limitations. This isn't your typical motivational conversation—it's a masterclass in emotional resilience that combines old-world strongman entertainment with cutting-edge human needs psychology. Clyde shares his powerful journey from losing his father at age eight to becoming a c...
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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes

You Matter Nashville
A to Z Learning Club with Robin Griffin
What if giving a child the right book could change the trajectory of their entire life? Robin Griffin, founder of A to Z Learning Club, is proving this every day in Nashville. Her nonprofit tackles North Nashville's staggering incarceration rates by addressing the root cause—83% of low-income children are reading below proficiency. Through culturally diverse book distributions, student publishing opportunities, and innovative programs like putting books in barbershops, A to Z Learning Club bu...
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3 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

You Matter Nashville
People Loving Nashville with Nathan Scarlett
What began with McDonald's apple pies shared on Nashville streets in 2007 has evolved into a life-transforming ministry. In this Nashville podcast episode, we sit down with Nathan Scarlett, outreach specialist with People Loving Nashville, who shares his remarkable journey from meteorology student to homeless advocate. Nathan reveals how this faith-based local nonprofit is revolutionizing homeless services through their four-pillar approach: relief, community, connection, and restoration. Nat...
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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

You Matter Nashville
AgeWell Middle Tennessee with Tiffany Mann
Caring for aging loved ones can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate this journey alone. In this episode of You Matter Nashville, we sit down with Tiffany Mann, Elder Care Coach and Community Partnerships Manager at AgeWell Middle Tennessee, a local Nashville nonprofit celebrating 40 years of serving our community. Tiffany shares how AgeWell connects older adults and caregivers with trusted resources through their comprehensive Directory of Services, free elder care coaching, and...
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

You Matter Nashville
tnAchieves with Graham Thomas
In this inspiring episode of You Matter Nashville, we sit down with Graham Thomas, Chief Community & Government Affairs Officer for Tennessee Achieves, to explore the transformative impact of the Tennessee Promise program. Graham shares his journey from politics to nonprofit leadership and how Tennessee Achieves grew from a small county initiative into the largest college access and success program in the country. We discuss the program’s mentorship model, its focus on both tr...
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4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Brain Injury Association of America TN Chapter with Stacy Mulder
In this inspiring conversation with Stacey Mulder, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of America – Tennessee Chapter, we explore the realities of brain injuries, from concussions to life-altering trauma. Stacey shares the many causes—sports, accidents, strokes, military blast exposure—and the far-reaching effects on survivors and their families. We learn about Tennessee’s 25,000 new brain injuries each year, why helmets and early medical attention are critical, and how sympto...
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4 months ago
50 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Soles4Souls with Buddy Teaster
In this episode of You Matter Nashville, we sit down with Buddy Teaster, President & CEO of Soles4Souls, to explore how shoes—and the people behind them—are making a powerful difference across the globe. From providing dignity and opportunity to children experiencing homelessness, to creating entrepreneurial pathways in developing countries, Buddy shares how Soles4Souls operates as a social enterprise fueled by both generosity and innovation. We also dive into his personal leadership jour...
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5 months ago
1 hour

You Matter Nashville
REBOOT Recovery with Evan & Jenny Owens
In this episode, we sat down with Evan and Jenny Owens to hear how Reboot Recovery is changing lives around the world. What started in their living room is now a global movement helping people heal from trauma—military, first responders, and civilians alike. With deep compassion and transparency, they shared the heart and mission behind their faith-based, peer-led 12-week recovery program, which focuses on healing the soul wounds that traditional therapy often overlooks. From survivor’s guilt...
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5 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

You Matter Nashville
The New Beginnings Center with Tash Weddle
In this episode of You Matter Nashville, we sat down with the incredible Tash Weddle, founder of The New Beginnings Center in Nashville. Tash is a master strength coach who turned her experience in collegiate athletics into a mission to empower women—particularly low-income women—through fitness, nutrition, and mindset training. She shared how her background and personal setbacks fueled her desire to create a space where women can grow stronger from the inside out, no matter their income leve...
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6 months ago
35 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Building a Culture Where People Matter with Milton Bartley
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Milton Bartley, CEO of ImageQuest, who shares his incredible story of service, leadership, and purpose. From his early days in the military to running a successful IT company, Milton opens up about how his life experiences have shaped his commitment to both his employees and his community. We dive into the many ways ImageQuest gives back, from providing free IT services to nonprofits like High Hopes and The New Beginnings Center, to financially supp...
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6 months ago
55 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Book'em with Melissa Spradlin
In this inspiring episode of You Matter Nashville, we sat down with Melissa Spradlin, executive director of Book’em, a nonprofit dedicated to boosting children's literacy in Nashville since 1989. Melissa shared her journey from growing up with educator parents to finding her passion for literacy and community service. She gave us a look inside Book’em’s mission of getting books into kids' hands and fostering a love of reading through volunteers who serve as reading role models. We also talked...
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7 months ago
50 minutes

You Matter Nashville
E.L.I.'s House with Jenny Rustioni and Natalie Lemarbre
In this episode of You Matter Nashville, we sat down with Jenny Rustioni and Natalie Lemarbre of Eli’s House, a life-changing nonprofit based right here in Franklin. Eli’s House is a faith-based two-year residential program where moms and their children heal together after trauma. Jenny and Natalie shared their heartfelt journey of turning personal pain into purpose, equipping families to not just survive but thrive. We talked about everything from equine therapy and emotional intelligence to...
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8 months ago
48 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Mechanics on a Mission with Brian Sweatt
In this heart-filled episode, we sat down with Brian Sweatt, founder of Mechanics on a Mission, to explore how something as practical as a car can become a vehicle for dignity, opportunity, and life transformation. From a post-flood miracle at Lighthouse Christian School to launching a full-blown ministry that gifts vehicles to those in need, Brian’s journey is one of faith, community partnerships, and unshakable hope. Together, we dove into the beautiful, behind-the-scenes stories—veterans s...
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9 months ago
50 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Wild Hope with Keith and Misti Sammons
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Keith and Misti Sammons—two individuals who turned unimaginable grief into a mission of hope. After losing their spouses (Keith to cancer and Misti in a tragic plane crash), their separate journeys of healing eventually brought them together through what can only be described as a divine appointment. Together, they now minister to others navigating grief, loss, and hardship. From spontaneous spiritual clarity to real-life miracles, Keith and Mis...
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9 months ago
1 hour

You Matter Nashville
Mental Health Advocacy with Tia May
In this powerful episode of You Matter Nashville, we sat down with Tia May—an Army veteran, mental health advocate, and motorsports enthusiast—who shared her incredible journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. Tia opened up about her struggles with PTSD, the challenges she faced after her military service, and how she found new purpose through organizations like 22ZERO and Camp Southern Ground. She explained how mental health struggles can feel isolating, but healing is possible when you...
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10 months ago
51 minutes

You Matter Nashville
Switchback Counseling Services with Benjamin Holmes
In this powerful episode, we sat down with Benjamin Holmes, owner and CEO of Benjamin Holmes Counseling and Switchback Counseling Services, to explore the importance of mental health and the incredible work his team is doing in Middle Tennessee. Benjamin shared his personal journey into counseling, from growing up with a mother struggling with severe mental illness to becoming a Baptist minister and ultimately transitioning into therapy. We discussed the challenges people face when seeking me...
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10 months ago
59 minutes

You Matter Nashville
When Jimmy Boehm survived a suicide attempt that left him completely blind in 2010, he made a choice that would eventually save thousands of lives across 48 countries. In this Nashville podcast episode, we explore how Jimmy transformed his darkest moment into You Cane Give, a local nonprofit that has distributed over 3,100 mobility canes to blind individuals in resource-limited countries. Jimmy shares his raw journey from successful automotive entrepreneur to rock bottom, and how discovering ...