Just Bluffin’

Lar’Juanette Williams with Memphis Black Arts Alliance

“Memphis is the cultural heartbeat of the world.” 
During this week’s episode, we chat, laugh, and learn with Lar’Juanette Williams from Memphis Black Arts Alliance. We discuss the power of performing arts and its impact in neighborhood communities like the ones in Memphis, TN. She shares stories from her Broadway tour days and we learn all about her role as Effie in Dreamgirls.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Andrew Arbogast with Arbogast Foods LLC

This week we chat with Andrew Arbogast of Arbogast Foods, the creator of Arbo’s Cheese Dip. He tells his incredible story of how his military service transformed into entrepreneurship. We chat about parenthood, the silver linings of life, and the importance of supporting local.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Lauren Bermudez with the Downtown Memphis Commission

“We're always working with our economic development team to look at how to revitalize the buildings in downtown.”
Join us for a fun and informational chat with Lauren Bermudez, the Transportation Program Manager for the Downtown Memphis Commission. We discuss the importance of accessible transportation options, the new mobility center coming this summer, and ways to get around Memphis.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Jazmin Miller with Carpenter Art Garden

“Art is a very powerful thing. It's a tool, but it's a powerful one.”
 
On this week’s episode of Just Bluffin’ we chat with the lovely and talented Jazmin Miller from Carpenter Art Garden. She serves as the Executive Director and helps the children of Binghampton grow through artistic abilities. We discuss the power of art and the importance of creativity.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Chris Fay & Chris Carr with C.A.T. Global

“Our goal was to bring people back to Memphis.”
Join us for a very special episode with Cecilia’s Dad, Chris Fay and also Chris Carr from C.A.T Global. Just in time for National Logistics Day, We discuss the importance of logistics in the city of Memphis, generating a good workforce and some cool Memphis memories.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Wendi Thomas with MLK50

“We want to make a measurable, tangible difference in the lives of the community's most vulnerable people.” 
This week, just before Juneteenth, we spoke with Wendi Thomas from MLK50, a nonprofit news outlet in Memphis focused on the intersection of poverty, power and policy. We discuss her 2019 investigative project, the Memphis housing crisis, the power of journalism, and her love of attending Grizzlies games with her dad.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Molly Quinn with OUTMemphis

"I think we have to, we have to open our hearts and we have to open our mouths and we have to make ourselves heard and understood by other people."
Just in time for Pride Month, we chat with Molly Quinn about her role at OUTMemphis and how the organization is working against the new state legislation here in TN. She also gives us a glimpse into her former New York life and how her love for writing translated into a love for helping people.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

Leigh Mansburg with Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South

"Just spark curiosity, and we will get a lot of good work done."- Leigh Mansburg
 
This week, just before JA Inspire, we spoke with the amazing Leigh Mansburg of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Midsouth. In this episode, we discuss what Junior Achievement means to Memphis, the new Biztown and JA building, and how JA Inspire will help shape the future generation of our city.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.

George Abbott with Memphis River Parks

“Tourists want to go where the locals go” – George Abbott, Director of External Affairs, Memphis River Parks
Join us for an amazing conversation where we get to hear firsthand how Abbott led the $61 million transformation of Tom Lee Park on the bluff of the Mighty Mississippi River.. In this episode, we chat about the new and improved Tom Lee Park, Memphis in May, and how much the park will benefit Memphians, the local tourism industry and the city as a whole.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.