Movers & Shakers – Andrea Kruszka
Movers & Shakers – Andrea Kruszka A wearer of bright colors and many hats, this through-and-through Enneagram 7 serves as a mentor, photographer, community volunteer, radio host, arts advocate, rural innovator, regional board member, self-proclaimed...
Movers & Shakers – Diego Alvarez
Movers & Shakers – Diego Alvarez Elegance, artistry, passion, creativity, craft. Ask any frequenter of Cookeville’s WestSide who embodies the above combination and you’re likely to get one response, “Diego.” Diego Alvarez is a second-generation American who...
Movers & Shakers – Brandon Russell
Movers & Shakers – Brandon Russell Brandon Russell thrives on creating spaces that elevate others. A Columbia, TN native, he moved to Cookeville to attend TTU as a Business Information major. Following graduation, he chose to stay in the area and joined...
Movers & Shakers – Katelyn Steakley
Movers & Shakers – Katelyn Steakley A self-described wild card who loves connecting people and resources, Katelyn Steakley has her hand in multiple efforts, both behind the scenes and in front of a camera. Current roles for Katelyn include wife, mother,...
Movers & Shakers – Kosta Yepifantsev
Movers & Shakers – Kosta Yepifantsev What if I told you a podcaster, a multi-million dollar business owner, Russian immigrant, and influencer lived down the street from you? His name is Kosta Yepifanstev, and at only 33 years old, he has managed to grow a...
Doing It All (and Then Some): Motherhood & Business with Kirsten Cooper & MomReal Local
In this MomReal Local collab episode, Kirsten Cooper dives into the realities of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. As the owner of The French Cookie, Kirsten talks about juggling business goals to family responsibilities and shares heartfelt insights, practical strategies, and the mindset that helps her thrive both at home and in the professional world.
How One Family Turned a Love for Design Into a WestSide Staple
Inside Hillsdale Home, Where Vintage Design and Community Go Hand in Hand.
When a Signature Tells the Truth: Inside the Life of a Local Forensic Handwriting Expert
How Dianne Peterson’s pursuit of truth has shaped a global career rooted in faith, family, and forensic science.
