Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives

E99. From Spreadsheets To Classrooms: CPA And Professor Charles Frasier

Lipscomb professor and accountant Charles Frasier shares his career path and how he juggled his two titles. Charles dives deep into why he became an accountant and why it’s an amazing field to pursue. He also talks about the kind of student that succeeds in the classroom, inspirational stories from his time in the lecture hall, and how accounting is much more than just math.

E98. Finding The Perfect People: Katie Jimenez's Passion For HR

HR professional Katie Jimenez talks with Kerry about the effort that goes into staffing companies. Katie shares the many roles recruiters and HR take on, as well as the emotional fortitude required to work with people's career aspirations every day. She walks through the specifics of her job, the trends she's seeing in the workplace, and the many reasons she loves what she does. Connect with Katie by visiting her LinkedIn profile here [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__linkedin.com_in_katejimz&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=MZvNvN3AIROLLiD3Rq8ZOrVUHh9PUqe49vVQNa26u4M&m=h6i9AMFI2uFKDmpLpIzk9GluKJaEm5xsjDCBHBU9wBemI_BPBS062NOpEB-iOB7A&s=3_AH-kkIB6nf71IF0cy5UsOXmStC9A3EaJ5wnsRMrLg&e=]!

E97. Making Dreams Come True: Nina Neubauer’s Career As A Disney Park Performer

Nina Neubauer opens up to Kerry about her former job as a performer at Disney parks around the world. From Orlando to Hong Kong, Nina discusses the average magical day, her favorite encounters on the job, and the many cultural differences across the parks. Now, she is bringing the very same high-quality magic to Middle Tennessee. Be sure to check out her premier character entertainment company, The Franklin Princess. To book a royal visit for your next big event, visit  Thefranklinprincess.com [http://thefranklinprincess.com/].

E96. Coins And Pocketwatches: Tom Mahan’s Top Drawer Dads

Tom Mahan returns for a special Father’s Day episode with Kerry. Tom dives into his book, “Top Drawer Dads,” which tells the stories of several paternal relationships through the elusive items fathers keep in their top drawers. Tom also dives into the importance of celebrating fathers and the role they play in their families. Together, Tom and Kerry talk through the concept of the book, what objects they keep in their drawers, and their personal experiences as fathers.

Music Legends Series 12: Hall-Of-Fame Drummer Eddie Bayers

Kerry and Lisa join 14-time ACM Drummer of the Year and esteemed session musician Eddie Bayers to discuss his legendary career. Eddie talks about his beginnings as a child in a military family and how he became one of the best musicians in the industry. Eddie also shares how he gets ready for a studio session, the importance of branching out into multiple genres, and his Country Music Hall of Fame induction story.