Ron Samuels Started a Bank at 60. Here’s Why He Waited.
“They wouldn’t give me the money when I was 50.” When someone asks Ron Samuels why he waited until he was 60 years old to start a bank, that’s his...
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Manuel Cuevas Has Been on Vacation for 85 Years
The fashion designer who dressed Elvis, Johnny Cash, and the King of Morocco — and says he’s never worked a day in his life Manuel Cuevas is sitting at his...
Michael Burcham Got 30 Nos from Nashville Investors. Then He Built the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
Michael Burcham was 31 years old, sitting in the parking lot of one of Nashville’s biggest investors, unable to turn his ignition. The investor’s first words had been: “What the...
From Overshoes to the Rose Garden: Cal Turner Jr.’s Story of Family, Service, and Success
In this heartfelt and humorous episode of the Circle Back Podcast, Cal Turner Jr.—Hall of Famer and former CEO of Dollar General—joins host Sam Davidson for a masterclass in legacy...
From Couch Socks to Global Healing: How Becca Stevens Built a Justice-Driven Movement
In this new episode of the Circle Back Podcast, host Sam Davidson sits down with one of Nashville’s most visionary social innovators—Rev. Becca Stevens, President & Founder of Thistle Farms....
Look Through the Turn: How Elise Mitchell Built, Scaled, and Sold a Business
In this episode of the Circle Back Podcast, host Sam Davidson sits down with Elise Mitchell, a seasoned entrepreneur, PR powerhouse, and executive coach. Elise’s story is filled with unexpected...
The Nashville We Wish We Knew—And the One We’re Still Building
Some people live history. Others preserve it. And then there are those rare individuals—like David Ewing—who do both. A ninth-generation Nashvillian and self-proclaimed collector of all things Nashville, Ewing is...
From Guitars to Graduation: Will Acuff on Building a Joy Lab and Scaling Community Impact
In this episode of the Circle Back Podcast, Sam Davidson sits down with Will Acuff—co-founder of Corner to Corner, Nashville-based nonprofit leader, and author of the new book No Elevator...
Top 10 Lessons from Stuart McWhorter’s Conversation on Circle Back
In his recent conversation on Circle Back, TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter shared invaluable insights that reflect his journey through entrepreneurship, leadership, and public service. These lessons offer a unique perspective...