Three Stores, Two Cotton Gins, One Remarkable Life
All the way from Stanton, Tenn., Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson embarks on a delightful journey and gladly invites you to come along for the ride.
From a child growing up in rural West Tennessee, to being a bestselling author, educator, and higher ed-executive, her big dreams have taken her far--50 states, six continents and a little of everything and everywhere in between.
Her list of amazing guests is long and distinguished, and they’re all anxious to share their life lessons 'from there to here' with you.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
EP 38: Key Life Lessons from a Remarkable Journey
In this engaging conversation, Cynthia A Bond Hopson and Rick Meekins reflect on the life lessons learned over the years, emphasizing the importance of integrity, persistence, and being present. They…
00:26:59 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
EP 37: Staying in Your Lane: Focusing on Your Strengths with W. Rick Meekins
Rick Meekins shares his journey from being in the military to working in the restaurant business and eventually starting his own restaurant. He then transitioned into consulting and founded , a consu…
00:34:39 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
EP: 36 It takes more than one to get things done ... Commissioner Jeffery Richmond is determined to make a difference.
This week on 'Three Stores, Two Cotton Gins, One Remarkable Life,' we're joined by Haywood County Tennessee District 8 Commissioner Jeffery Richmond. Hailing from the iconic 'Tina Turner's hometown,…
00:22:10 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
EP: 35 Writing and Telling Stories for History’s Sake with Prof. Henri Giles
This week’s episode dives into the personal history of Professor Henrietta Giles and her experiences as a child at the heart of the desegregation movement of the 1960s. Today, her life has come full…
00:39:33 |
Thu 13 Jul 2023
EP: 34 Shoe Heels to Heal the Human Spirit with Charisma Cannon
This week’s episode details how one determined woman is helping people return to the path of dignity, stability, and wellbeing — with a new pair of shoes. Chicago’s Charisma Cannon describes her jou…
00:32:20 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
EP 33: Reaching and Teaching Resilience with Dr. Marcus L. Matthews
Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson’s former student, Dr. Marcus L. Matthews is now a celebrated educator himself. In today’s episode, he shares with her some of the defining moments of his life and how he has c…
00:46:42 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
EP 32: Staying True to Your Identity with Johnny Shaw
"Reverend and Representative" Johnny Shaw, growing up in Laconia, TN, as the youngest of 11, was the golden voice of the church choir. He has become the voice urging citizens to vote for change by re…
00:39:10 |
Thu 15 Dec 2022
EP 31: On Being a Phenomenal Woman with Civil Miller-Watkins
The ability to just show up and do what others have not tried will give you the confidence to break new ground. Civil Miller-Watkins is the Vice-Chair of the Fayette County School board, a mother, gr…
00:41:27 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
EP 30: Finding People Solutions and Answers with Justin L. Harris
Managing people is one of the hardest things that you do as a leader. Every day leaders complain about their teams and try to create new ones as though that would solve the problem. In this episode, …
00:37:49 |
Thu 04 Aug 2022
EP 29: How Faith Keeps Your Path Straight with Rev. Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield
All the way from Downtown ‘no place’ in Tennessee to becoming Professor of Christian Education, Spiritual Formation, and Youth Ministry at Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS), Rev. Dr. Carmichael Crut…
00:31:47 |
Thu 21 Jul 2022
EP 28: Living in Your Purpose with Pamela D. Marshall
Pamela Marshall is an extraordinary woman, who at 19 started anchoring the news on WBBJ Channel 7 in Jackson Tennessee. She went on to excel in many top positions and today she shares her life experi…
00:39:43 |
Thu 30 Jun 2022
EP 27: Ida Prewitt Suggs - Making a Difference, Helping and Serving Others
Ida Prewitt Suggs was born in Stanton, Tenn., the second of 11 children, and the eldest daughter. When Ida’s parents couldn’t afford to send her to college, she had to figure out how to make her big …
00:37:59 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
EP 26: Angela Lee - Making An Impact, Leading, Listening, and Learning
Angela Lee is a leader, mentor, and inspirational figure within her community. Having worked for 10 years managing her own AT&T store in Michigan, she moved to Tennessee and is making an impact in th…
00:34:56 |
Thu 19 May 2022
EP 25: A Songwriter’s Journey to FAME with Steven Dale Jones
Steven Dale Jones is an American multi-award-winning songwriter, composer and lyricist. His work has resulted in over 150 cuts and over 20 million records sold by artists including Bonnie Raitt, Geor…
00:30:33 |
Tue 05 Apr 2022
Ep 24: The Importance of Staying True to Yourself with Travelius "Trell" Harris
Travelius "Trell" Harris is more than just an engineer. He is a world traveler and founder of the Alita A. Watkins Memorial Scholarship, a nonprofit organization established in 2010 which awards scho…
00:37:42 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
Ep 23: Understanding Your Gift with Sherron Burgess
Sherron Burgess is the Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at BCD Travel, the second largest travel company in the world. BCD operates out of 109 countries, and it is …
00:35:13 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Ep 22: Do it for love, not the money with Pug Fuller
Overview: Pug Fuller grew up in Brownsville, TN where he accelerated through school and began studies at the University of Tennessee at just 16 years of age. When he started at UTKnoxville, in 1968, …
00:39:59 |
Tue 28 Dec 2021
Ep 21: Fourteen-year-old Joshua Trotter plans to Add Magic to Every Home
From the age of 7, Joshua Trotter has always wanted to become a businessman. When he was 12, he approached his mother and told her of his to become an entrepreneur. Joshua’s mother Katrecia Miller, g…
00:29:24 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
Ep 20: From There to Here: A Story of a Passionate Pastor, Loving Husband, and Great Father with Rev. Roger Hopson
Rev. Roger Anthony Hopson has a lot to share when discussing how to get from there to here. As the oldest in his family, Rev. Hopson talks about how his brother Vincent is his best friend and how the…
00:38:09 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Ep 19: Love for Family, God, Siblings, and His Cars: A Story of a Happy and Content Little Brother
Being the 7th out of the 8 siblings, and the younger brother of Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, Reginald Bond has a lot of wonderful and exciting experiences to share. Aside from enjoying being the youngest…
00:31:41 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
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