Join Kosta and his guest: Kelly Warbis, CEO and Co-Founder of EKAMOR Resource Corporation.

With a mission to drastically reduce the major challenges of managing municipal solid waste, EKAMOR is working to change the world’s management of waste from an extractive economy to a circular economy.

Join Kosta and his guest: Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County School System.

Currently the 13th largest public school district in Tennessee with 22 schools, including a virtual learning school, VITAL, and an adult high school, PCSS serves over 12,000 students providing a wide range of programs and opportunities with standards-based, solid instruction and a personalized learning approach that develops the whole child socially and emotionally.

Join Kosta and his guest: Dan Allcott, Professor of Music at Tennessee Tech and Music Director of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. This episode is a celebration of Dan’s career as a musician, orchestral director, conductor and educator as well as a celebration for the 60th Season of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. Bryan Symphony Orchestra features faculty and student performers […]

Join Kosta and his guest: Ashley Michael, Co-Founder and Manager of Plenty Downtown Bookshop, a registered non-profit, community-directed bookstore providing resources to authors, dreamers, and readers alike. Find out more about Plenty Downtown Bookshop:https://www.plentybookshop.com/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a Morgan Franklin Media production and recorded in Cookeville, TN. If you enjoy the show, please rate, […]

Join Kosta and his guest: Blair Dudley, Founder and CEO of Hip Cookeville, a public benefit corporation whose mission is to enhance the quality of experiences for the people who live, work, and play in Putnam County and surrounding communities.

In our latest episode, Kosta sits down for a candid conversation with Marc Burnett, the current Director of Development at Mustard Seed Ranch and Former Vice President of Student Affairs at Tennessee Tech. Marc’s compelling journey from an undergraduate student in English Journalism to a key figure in education and community development is truly inspiring. […]

In our latest episode, Kosta sits down for a heart-to-heart with Buffy Key, the dynamic CEO of Cookeville Regional Medical Center and the newest member of the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board. Buffy’s inspiring journey from a medical laboratory scientist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to the top echelons of healthcare leadership is nothing short of remarkable. As we stroll down memory lane, Buffy opens up about her emotions when the board of trustees unanimously picked her for the CEO role and how her varied roles over the years have enriched her outlook on healthcare operations.

This episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Camron Rudd, the COO of Hörmann North America, a powerhouse in the door manufacturing industry. Originating from Germany and boasting an impressive history, Hörmann’s influence now spans the globe. Camron will be sharing his journey from education to his role in this global giant, giving listeners an understanding of how diverse educational backgrounds can shape career trajectories. Many times, we underestimate the potential of certain degrees, and through Camron’s story, we’ll discover how any academic path can lead to success.

Selling a family home to transition into long term care can be a difficult and emotional decision for many families. Often, these transitions happen suddenly after a health emergency, such as a fall or a change in cognitive abilities, leaving families with little time to make decisions and understand their options. As a result, many […]

In this episode of “Now or Never Long-Term Care Strategy,” host Kosta Yepifantsev is joined by Jason Neufeld, an elder law attorney and partner at Elder Needs Law. They discuss why everyone should consider working with an elder law attorney, especially as they approach retirement age. According to Neufeld, elder law is an umbrella term […]