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The WTM visits its third Citizens Bank Board member Dr. Laquita Stribling in this episode. Dr. Stribling tells about her journey from Arkansas as rising traffic to leading one largest HR firms globally. She is proof of the "real American dream" Now, she is paying her success forward while serving on several community nonprofits and helping Citizens Bank create a new culture of service.

The WTM visited newly appointed Citizens Savings & Trust Bank Board member Jacky Akbari. Mrs. Akbari tells about the journey from Memphis to Columbus to Nashville. She has mastered the art of intentional networking, becoming one of the most influential consultants in TN. Many of Middle of TN's largest publicly traded companies have depended on her corporate relocation expertise. We are thankful to Mrs. Akbari for her time on the show. Enjoy!

Part Two: The WTM visited newly appointed Citizens Savings & Trust Bank Board member Jacky Akbari. Mrs. Akbari tells about the journey from Memphis to Columbus to Nashville. She has mastered the art of intentional networking, becoming one of the most influential consultants in TN. Many of Middle of TN's largest publicly traded companies have deepened her corporate relocation expertise. We are thankful to Mrs. Akbari for her time on the show. Enjoy!

WTM team celebrates the 2022 MLK weekend and the 118th anniversary of CSB&T (Citizens Savings Bank & Trust) with a two-part series of Board Chairman Attorney Richard Manson. Chairman is a true pioneer of entrepreneurship in Nashville The career of Manson has expanded across several sectors from legal, entertainment, healthcare, and banking. The formula for success is a must listen, and you will want to share this with your team. Enjoy the show

WTM team celebrates the 2022 MLK weekend and the 118th anniversary of CSB&T (Citizens Savings Bank & Trust) with a two-part series of Board Chairman Attorney Richard Manson. Chairman is a true pioneer of entrepreneurship in Nashville The career of Manson has expanded across several sectors from legal, entertainment, healthcare, and banking. The formula for success is a must listen, and you will want to share this with your team. Enjoy the show!

Part Two: Citizens Savings Bank and Trust host Renaissance Luncheon at National Museum of African American Music. The guest speaker was Professor Mehrsa Baradaran the author of the Color of Money, The History of Black Bank and Wealth Gap. Enjoy this two-part series!!

Citizens Savings Bank and Trust host Renaissance Luncheon at National Museum of African American Music. The guest speaker was Professor Mehrsa Baradaran the author of the Color of Money, The History of Black Bank and Wealth Gap. Enjoy this two-part series!!

We kick off season 3 appropriately with an interview and book review on mental health. Mental health is a topic that has been taboo in the black community. Mental awareness has been rising over the last few years as our nation's battles increased suicides, homelessness, and drug abuse—these factors and struggles lead to the need for mental health advocacy. Reggie Ford titled his appropriately "PTSD." Enjoy the episode to learn more.

Cousin Marie continues our family chat and explores her past in business. The second part of this series will cover a deep conversation on her road to becoming a CFO for Harley Davidson. We will both share victories and struggles as it relates to financial management. It is always refreshing to discuss finance with a peer. It's even cooler with family. Enjoy!!!

WTM team is proud to have a special guest interview with McGruder Family member Marie McGruder. Marie has had a fascinating career as an entrepreneur. Her journey to become an international actuary, a CFO for Harley Davidson, and most recently a rural real estate entrepreneur is an exciting story to learn. Marie shares how her love for mathematics propelled her into the business world. The challenges of being a single mother and a corporate executive made her the woman she is today. Our team is thankful for her transparency and willingness to share many lessons along the way. If you are a person that’s looking for inspiration to follow your passion, you will enjoy this two-part series

The WTM team continues our two-part series with Dr. Louis Woods. Dr. Louis Woods explains deeper the ramifications of our nation's oldest sin. He discusses laws past in the mid-'50s that discouraged black homeownership and the devaluation of properties in black communities. Dr. Wood also challenges us to understand economics better to speed up the process to close the wealth gap. The WTM team is earmarking Episodes 22&23 as some of our best content. You be the judge!!!

To kick off black history month, the WTM team visit with Dr. Louis Woods on the subject of Black Bodies and Equities. Dr. Woods shares the history of American economics related to African American's involuntarily participation in the slave trade. The challenge for the change in the wealth gap lies in the history of Asset's practices - Liabilities = Equity. African Americans not only have been systematically oppressed to refrain from wealth, but they also suffered from years of their bodies being leverage for capital growth in our Nation. This episode will challenge the understanding of the birth of our nation's wealth.