Meet Founders & People Making an Impact on Driven By

110. Burning the Ships in Memphis: The Fight to Keep a School in the City with Trent Williamson

Trent Williamson shares the remarkable story of Harding Academy’s counter-cultural decision to remain in Memphis — a choice that brought real hardship but lasting transformation. He also reflects with striking honesty on leading through a battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer, offering a powerful perspective on faith and resilience.

109. Buried $500K Drug Cash, Prison Plea with God, Bootstrapped Boarding School with Melvin Cole

Some stories don’t fit neatly into a redemption arc. Melvin Cole’s is one of them. This episode isn’t polished inspiration. It’s an honest conversation about trauma, responsibility, faith and what it actually takes to change outcomes: not just for individuals, but for communities.

108. “Blue-Collar Kid, $20k in a Garage, Second Mortgage, Big Exits” with Gary Stavrum

This Driven By episode features Gary Stavrum, a Memphis entrepreneur whose career reflects exceptional grit, discipline and vision.

“Entrepreneurship and Mom’s Garage” with JW Gibson

In this episode of Driven By, I sit down with JW Gibson, a lifelong Memphian whose journey is as remarkable as it is inspiring.

“Beyond Football: Saving Lives on and off the Field” with Coach Mike Mosby

In this episode, I sit down with Coach Mike Mosby from Oakhaven High, an inner-city Memphis school, to talk about what it means to lead beyond football.

“We’re Still Getting Homelessness Wrong — and How to Fix It” with Jarad Bingham

In this episode, I sit down with Jarad from The Hospitality Hub in Memphis to talk about redesigning how they serve people experiencing homelessness.

“From $20 Million in the Red to a Vision for Memphis Healthcare” Dr. Reginald Coopwood

Field Norris on Turning a Problem into a Brand: The Birth of Chene Gear

“From Greyhounds to Third Street: The Wild Story of Mark Goodfellow”

“Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia” with Dana Evans