Movers & Thinkers

For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. This month on the docket, three people who are leaders in the art of negotiation: Samar Ali, who aids international diplomacy efforts in Syria; John Strohm, who represents musicians in business […]

There is almost nothing more exhilarating than the feeling of discovering something new — being the first to realize an idea’s potential. This month on the docket, three people whose careers revolve around discovery: Leon Bellan, an engineer at Vanderbilt University who creates artificial blood vessels with a cotton candy machine; Ann Powers, an NPR Music […]

Nashville is booming, but these people know that doesn’t mean the city is free of problems. Our guests have spent their careers trying to solve some of the most dire issues in the city and region. This month on the docket: Ron Johnson, director of the Oasis Center’s R.E.A.L. program, which aims to keep teens out of prison; Tasha Lemley, […]

Sometimes the biggest influencers are the people you don’t see — those who are working behind the scenes in fascinating places or whose work is often anonymous. This episode on the docket: Lisa Donovan, acclaimed pastry chef, formerly of Husk Nashville; Celene Aubry, letterpress poster maker at Nashville’s iconic Hatch Show Print; and Alexander Berta, cybersecurity […]