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SAFE (AND BORED) AT HOME: OUR TOP TIPS TO KEEP YOU PRODUCTIVE

Hello, this is an intervention. Your parents, neighbors, friends, and coworkers—we’re all worried. Ever since social distancing started, you’re kinda all over the place. You wake up in the middle of the night debating whether tomorrow is the day you use all your newly freed up time to start writing your first screenplay, or if you’d be better off firing up GarageBand to record your masterpiece debut album. Understandably, it’s an important and difficult decision. But instead, you wait till sunrise, get up, clean out your doomsday pantry, and spend the rest of the day sitting at home panicking. Read more

TIME TO DELIVER

I moved to Everett Massachusetts in March of 2021 and in May joined the Gopuff team as General Manager for their Flagship Boston fulfillment center and retail location. Gopuff is a digital delivery service operating in over 650 US cities through approximately 250 fulfillment centers. This is the largest company I've ever worked for and I'm super stoked to be coming in at such an exciting time of rapid growth and expansion. Visit gopuff.com for more details and make your first order today. #TimeToDeliver #GetItGopuffed

Director of Operations at Stellar Career College

IN THE LOOP...

After being satiated by my six-month bite of the big apple, I moved to Chicago at the end of August. For the last 2 months, I've been working in Chicago's Loop at Stellar Career College as the Director of Operations. This is the college's first semester in Chicago after spending the last 30 years in Modesto, CA. Next week our first set of classes begin and I couldn't be more excited and proud of the work we've accomplished over the last couple months. Right now, in these pandemic times, it's very motivating to see working adults of all ages going back to school. #StellarCareerCollege #Chicago #InTheLoop #HealthcareHeroes

MEMPHIS MUSIC: OUR 10 FAVORITE RECENT RELEASES

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good time. That’s the Memphis way. Typically we wouldn’t have to look farther than the HiTone or DKDC, but times are changing. As a result of coronavirus and social distancing protocols, many of us may have undoubtedly found ourselves wandering off the beaten path in search of that binge-worthy show, can’t-put-down book, or repeat-worthy song to quench our thirst for new adventures, stories, ideas, and sounds. Last month we previewed our favorite tracks of 2020 so far, and this month we’re back with 10 new bangers guaranteed to make the gradual transition back to normal that much more fun. Stay tuned every month for our selection of the best new music coming out of the Bluff City, and don’t forget to dive into all the features (and playlists) on We Are Memphis Music for all your quaran-tainment needs. Read more...

KID-FRIENDLY & MOM-APPROVED! SAFER-AT-HOME ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS

For the past couple months, you took over from the professional teachers and caregivers. It was hard but you did it—and now it’s graduation time for your toddler and you! Yes, it was stressful and unexpected, but boy how you shined! You did everything you could to keep the stress from the pandemic from harming your child’s development, all while providing the best possible example of resilience. Congratulations! And now that school’s out for summer (and your new role as camp counselor is about to begin), we’d like to remind you that you’re not on your own. It still takes a village to raise a child, and We Are Memphis has your back. Read more

MUSIC HITS: MADE IN MEMPHIS

Why did the first song to top the pop, country, and rhythm & blues charts come from Memphis? Some say it’s because of our cultural fusions. Others point to seminal hitmakers. Those who live here know that it’s because in Memphis we eat, sleep, and breathe music. Not content to be known as the “home of the blues” and “birthplace of rock and roll,” Memphis continues to evolve its sound, grabbing the attention of music lovers—and producers—and refusing to let go. Read more

Gen Z Aspires to Work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis

GEN Z ASPIRES TO WORK AT ST. JUDES CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN MEMPHIS

The verdict is in. Generation Z no longer wants to be referred to as “digital natives.” Just because they’ve only heard rumors of a world before Google doesn’t mean they want to be pigeonholed for their entire existence. Like most generations, they want to break the mold and plot their own destiny, and if recent studies are any indication, they’re veering toward healthcare. St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis to be exact. Read more

MEMPHIAN SPOTLIGHT: RAHEEM SHABAZZ

Believe it or not, but when you need to get swole in preparation for the NBA draft, and you only have six months to get there, they send you to Memphis. That’s right, to none other than Raheem aka Coach Shabazz! Case in point, Darius Bazley, a top recruit, decided to forego college and a year of playing in the NBA’s G League to train on his own with Raheem. The final result, he was drafted into the NBA in the first round of 2019. Read more

MEMPHIAN SPOTLIGHT: DJ PRYOR

We doubt you can get your kids on his waiting list, but DJ Pryor is the new principal at Memphis Daddy Day Care. #RealTalk His adorable—and hilarious—viral video has been viewed 57 million times across social media. It also showcases the role that millennial dads are playing in young households. Psychological research from families across the country suggests that a father’s affection and increased family involvement help promote children’s social and emotional development. Check out Pryor’s approach, as the stand-up comedian and actor has an animated conversation with his 19-month-old son about the season finale of the television show “Empire.” #QualityTime. Read more

MEMPHIAN SPOTLIGHT: CHEN TANG AND MULAN 2020

As the saying goes: “If you don’t know where you come from, you don’t know where you’re going…” Starring in the live-action remake of the Disney hit Mulan, Chen Ying Tang may have been born in Japan, but he knows where he got his soul…“I’ve had many people—many people—mention that about my work, [that’s it’s] just got soul. I tell them, ‘I’m from Memphis’ and they say, ‘Oh, that makes sense.’” Chen Ying Tang, the Japanese born, Memphis raised, Chinese-American actor, is bilingual in both English and Chinese, but there’s no mistaking his natural southern accent. “Something’s in the water. Everybody’s got, like, soul.” Read more

WHY MILLENNIALS ARE INVESTING IN MEMPHIS REAL ESTATE

The number one reason to invest in real estate is to generate a passive income for yourself so you can enjoy more of the things you want. However, not all real estate investments are created equal. We all want to enjoy excellent returns and tax advantages while leveraging real estate to build wealth. Here are the top seven reasons why Millennials are looking to the Memphis real estate market to grow their wealth with income. #GoalsAF Read more

MEET MEGAN SULLIVAN: MEMPHIS FASHION BLOGGER

There are three sides to every story: what’s hot, what’s a hot deal, and what’s worth wearing, no matter the price. After all, you always want to be able to make the case that you wore it best! However, depending on your style and budget, you might only be able to get a third of the story. Don’t you want to be ready to walk a mile in thousand dollar shoes you scored for only $100? With a little help from Memphis native Megan Sullivan, you might just be able to. Read more

KID FRIENDLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In Star Wars, Luke Skywalker is trying to save the universe, but who is he really trying to save? Princess Leia, am I right? The way we see it, saving the universe is great and all, especially since we live there, but it’s also a daunting task. Saving Princess Leia—much more manageable. This same approach applies to altruism. Wherever you turn, you can always find a future princess or prince who could use a hand to help them fulfill their true potential—and destiny. Read more

GIVING BACK IS THE NEW BLACK

Every new year, we make resolutions, and about 12 months later, assess how we’ve done. Sing like no one is listening, dance like nobody’s watching, love as if you’ve never been hurt, and volunteer like it’s heaven on earth. That’s right. Giving back to our community is a key ingredient in living up to our potential and being our best selves. So, make sure to make volunteering part of your routine in 2020. Or, if you already do, consider adding another deserving beneficiary of your time and effort. Remember, volunteers are unpaid not because what they do is worthless, but because it’s priceless! Read more

TOP MEMPHIS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR 2019 DONATIONS

Yep, it’s that time of year again. You know, the magical month of December. Before we get too deep into it, we’ve gotta ask, are you ready? Have you followed up on all those not-so-subtle gift hints? Is your favorite holiday party attire clean and pressed? Don’t fret. We Are Memphis has you covered. We’re rolling up our sleeves to provide you with the most comprehensive year-end lists. We’ll remind you of the hidden local gems for buying gifts. We’ll make sure you’re up on the best in food, music, and local events, so you’ll stay ready, and won’t have to get ready…Read more

TOP 20 MEMPHIS FOOD TRUCKS. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED. #STREETFOOD

It’s no secret that Memphis is famous for the three S’s: soul, sauce, and sports… We get our soul from being the home of the blues and birthplace of rock-n-roll, with iconic Beale Street entertainment, star-studded Sun Studios artists, and the latest generation of musicians who continue to bring the heat live from the kitchen… Our sauce is none-other than what makes our Memphis-style barbecue world famous. And yes, you guessed it, for sports, we got the Grizzlies. Read more

LIVE FROM THE KITCHEN: MEMPHIS MUSIC MASTERMINDS

Dripping out of every building, coming for you from every speaker, and accompanying every meal, in Memphis we eat, sleep, and breathe music. More than a century ago, musicians of all races and backgrounds came together and, for the love of music, created a sound that changed the cultural voice of the world forever. Today this approach—a fusion of styles and culture—can be heard loud and clear in the soulful music that’s coming out of Memphis. Read more

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