Two Mikes & a Guest

Dr. Michael Torrence is our guest here on episode 30. Dr. Torrence is the President of Motlow State Community College. He speaks with us about what Motlow has going on currently and what they are working on for its future. We also get a glimpse into his personal backstory and how a boy from Virginia found his way to Tennessee.

Dr. Torrence has some cutting-edge things happening at Motlow and we hope you enjoy learning a little about them on this episode. 

Episode 29 brings us Georges Martin, Chef, and owner-operator of Emil's Bistro and Lounge here in Tullahoma, Tn. Georges grew up in France with a passion for cooking at a young age. After moving to America he found work in the food industry in Atlanta for many years before moving to Tullahoma. Georges gives us many insights into the world of being a chef, as well as, how managing a restaurant during Covid brought about many challenges we still are seeing to this day. 

We hope you enjoy this episode with Chef Georges Martin 

Episode 28 brings us TVA's very own ASL teacher Mrs. Monica McGee. 

We discuss how American Sign Language was not her first choice in teaching out of college but how it found her. We also talk about what it was like growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) with both of her parents deaf. She brings us great perspectives on what her life has been like so far and how she now claims Tennessee as her new home. 

We how you enjoy our time with Monica McGee on this episode.

Part 2 of the John Olive two-part series is filled with his early 90's Tullahoma football arrival here with us, an awesomely hilarious mid-90's story about how sideline technology almost got John arrested DURING a football game, as well as us ending our conversation with the road to winning the 2021 TSSAA 4-A State Championship. We know you all will enjoy hearing this fantastic ending to this series. 

Episode 26 is part one of a two-part series with Tullahoma's Athletic Director and former head football coach and teacher John Olive. In part one we start with his upbringing in East Tennesee and the journey that leads to coaching at both the high school and college levels at various schools. We end part one with the exact moment that he and his wife Cherie decide Tullahoma is the place for them. We hope you enjoy this first part of John's story. 

Episode 25's guest is a man of many talents. Not only is he an Educational Outreach Specialist for TSAC, but he also tells us about his DJing and how he has performed at one of the world's largest musical festivals. Eric Farmer is a man with a great life story which has led him to us today. We hope you enjoy. 

Stefanie Naylor joined us virtually from Los Angeles to talk about her start in the fashion world. We learn about her love of drawing and sewing as a child to now working with some of the top designers in the world on such shows as Project Runway and MTV's Siesta Key. This episode with Stefanie is a fascinating journey through the difficult world of fashion design and her resilience through personal circumstances and rediscovering her passion and creativity. 

In this episode we are joined by Coach Andy Lyon, the head girls soccer coach at Motlow State Community College. Andy was born and raised in Nottingham, England and found his way to the U.S. coaching youth soccer with the MLS Soccer Camps. His story and his passion for coaching the sport he loves is a great one to hear. We hope you enjoy Coach Andy Lyon. 

On episode 22 we are joined by Hope Woodard. Hope is from Tullahoma TN and now lives in New York City. She has worn many hats and has done so many exciting things in her life. On this episode, she elaborates on the life adventures she's been on and how she has come to reside in NYC. Please enjoy Episode 22 with Hope Woodard. 

Our guest today is Tullahoma High School aviation teacher Derek Rowe. Mr. Rowe hails to us from Wales (United Kingdom) and has an extensive career background in aeronautics and aviation. His story on discovering his passion(s) is a great one. We hope you enjoy Episode 21 with Derek Rowe.