Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders

About Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders

Real Talk with Nashville Business Leaders is a Work Heartily podcast featuring quick, honest conversations with the founders and executives building and leading some of Nashville’s most exciting businesses. Hosted by Work Heartily Founder Jonathan Barnes, each episode spends just 15 focused minutes asking one big question, giving listeners real-world insights on leadership, growth, and the challenges behind building successful businesses. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or business leader yourself, you’ll walk away with practical perspectives from the people shaping Nashville’s business community.

Publisher

Work Heartily

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   One Question for Nashville Real Estate Developer Scott Stephens

   In this episode of the Work Heartily Podcast, host Jonathan Barnes speaks with real estate developer Scott Stephens about his journey through transitions in business and life. They discuss the importance of aligning priorities, finding guidance, and the role of joy in achieving success. Takeaways Embrace transitions for growth Align priorities for success Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Scott Stephens 02:51 The Catalyst of Change 06:00 Finding Guidance and Alignment 08:53 The Role of Joy in Business 12:11 Order vs. Balance in Life

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   One Question for Nashville Entrepreneur Ginger Jones

   In this episode of the Work Heartily Podcast, host Jonathan Barnes interviews entrepreneur Ginger Jones about her journey balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of designing a work-life balance that prioritizes family while also pursuing professional goals.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   One Question for Nashville CEO Michelle Quiñonez

   The conversation explores the shift in perspective on leadership from being a role to being a practice. It delves into the daily intentional aspects of leadership and the impact of communication and being on leadership. The discussion also touches on the concept of embedded ownership and the practical application of these principles in business. Takeaways Leadership is a practice, not just a role Communication and being are key components of effective leadership Chapters 00:00 Leadership as a Practice 03:02 The Impact of Communication and Being 07:11 Practical Application in Business

Who has been a guest on Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Samantha Lane
• Kris Kelso
• Scott Corley
• Joe Maxwell
• Spencer Tenney

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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