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: 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.

In this episode of the Now or Never Long-Term Care Strategy with Kosta Yepifantsev, Kosta Yepifantsev is joined by long term care specialist Bill Comfort. Kosta and Bill discuss the various ways that the average American can pay for long term care, and how to rank those options. One of the most common ways that […]

Join Kosta and his guest: John Rust, Director of State Programs at Power of Putnam. Today we’re discussing the impact of substance abuse on the Upper Cumberland, how fentanyl became the number one cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45 and when to talk with your children about drugs, substance abuse and underage drinking. […]

Join Kosta and his guest: Mark Miller, Cookeville City Council Member and Owner of Miller Public Safety Group.  As a former State Trooper and Peace Corps Volunteer, Mark’s investment in growing a more inclusive, diverse and sustainable path forward on public safety and community development spans over decades.  Today we’re talking about refunding the police, […]

Join Kosta and his guest: Anna Askins-Dunn, Owner and Founder of Soul Craft Coffee, Real Estate Agent at Highlands Elite Real Estate, property manager and Airbnb host. Today we’re talking about diving into the deep end as an entrepreneur, leveraging your professional development, and how to build a functioning and healthy relationship with your competition.  […]

Join Kosta and his guest: Katelyn Steakley, Executive Director of Putnam Education Partnership Foundation, Founder of Cookeville Strong, Owner of Kate Steakley Photography and Studio and Host of WCTE’s newest series Wish You Were Here. Putnam Education Partnership Foundation works to meet the essential needs of local students and supports the Putnam County School System […]