The Nashville Diaries

Finding Your Way in Nashville: With Mignon Francois on Building More Than a Bakery

You probably know her for cupcakes from her infamous The Cupcake Collection. But what Mignon Francois built is way bigger than a bakery. She turned $5 into a million-dollar business. Not with a business plan. Not with a bank loan. With faith. The kind of faith that doesn’t make sense on paper. The kind that tells you to keep going when there’s no proof it will work. And now? She shares that same belief with others—so they can build something bigger, too. In this episode, we talk about:     •    What starting from scratch really looks like     •    Why alignment to God’s will for your life matters just as much as ambition     •    And how her faith has shaped the way she builds, leads, and gives back This one’s for anyone finding their way in Nashville—or figuring out what comes next in their story. Listen in and share with someone who needs to be reminded that it’s not too late.

Launching Modern Luxury in Nashville with Jennifer Jezewski

What does it take to bring a national luxury brand to a city on the rise—while navigating motherhood, momentum, and the moments no one sees?   In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Jezewski, Publisher of Modern Luxury Nashville, to explore the real story behind the brand’s arrival in Music City. We talk about the vision for luxury in Nashville, the personal path she’s walking as a mother and leader, and what it means to build something iconic while living it in real time.   This one’s for the women building both—the brand and the life.

The Heart of a Founder: Kathy Thomas on Entrepreneurship in Nashville

In this powerful episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Kathy Thomas—founder of several successful businesses, wife, and mother—as she shares the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life, why she moved from East Nashville to Brentwood, and how her heart for service led her to open Collective615—a co-working space born from her desire to create deeper community for women in business. Kathy’s story is full of purpose, grit, and inspiration for anyone building something that matters.

How to Know It’s Time to Finally Make the Move to Nashville

You keep scrolling Zillow but haven’t made a move yet? Feeling like your home just isn’t it anymore? Let’s talk about the real signs it’s time to move—both the gut feelings and the practical reasons—so you can stop second-guessing and start making moves with confidence.     •    Signs it’s time for a change (feeling stuck, craving something new, your home not matching your lifestyle)     •    How to actually make the right move (because this is more than just real estate—it’s about stepping into your next chapter)     •    Where to move to in the Nashville area (helping you find the perfect spot that fits you) DM me “NEXT LEVEL” on Instagram (@movetonashvillewithtrista) if you’re stuck in indecision and I’ll help answer all your questions. Grab my free “Move to Nashville” Guide with a breakdown of the $1M+ Neighborhoods → www.movetonashvillewithtrista.com Hit like and subscribe if you’re ready to stop overthinking and start planning your next big move!

California Dreaming to Nashville Thriving: The Emotional Side of Caleb Campbell’s Move to Nashville

In this episode of The Nashville Diaries, I sit down with Caleb Campbell, a former West Point graduate, U.S. Army officer, and NFL player, who made the life-changing decision to relocate from California to Nashville five years ago. We dive deep into the emotional side of moving—how stepping into the unknown can lead to a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and belonging. Caleb opens up about chasing a version of success that left him empty, his journey of letting go, and how Nashville became the place where he finally found fulfillment. If you've ever struggled with embracing change, this conversation is for you. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on courage, community, and redefining success.