Cybersecurity, Community & Collaboration: ISSA x MTC Takeover at The Fountains!
Release Date: 05/13/2025
Rick Heagarty on Building Businesses, Land Development & Leadership
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In this episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, Trent sits down with Rick Heagarty for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses that solve real problems. Rick shares his journey, the lessons he has learned along the way, and how faith, purpose, and persistence have shaped the way he leads and serves. Rick is connected to 615 Design Group, a Middle Tennessee company focused on land development and engineering solutions for projects across residential, commercial, industrial, civic, and mixed-use markets. His broader entrepreneurial story...
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Big episode: Trent introduces the people who are helping turn years of hustle into a sustainable, scalable mission. Hear the story of how this team formed, why their skills matter, and what the new approach means for the future of Spread The Positive. In this episode we go behind the scenes with Trent to introduce the leaders who will help take our mission to the next level. You’ll hear: the origin story of this partnership — how a chance conversation with turned into a strategic operations plan; how Stephanie Pflipsen (a true STP champion) joined the team and what she’s bringing to...
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Join us on this episode of Spread The Positive as we sit down with Dallas Jackson, founder of Tipsee Music, who’s building an exciting new platform that connects singer/songwriters, artists, venues, and live-music fans. Dallas shares his journey from musician to music-tech founder, the problem Tipsee solves for independent artists & venue owners, how Nashville’s scene inspired the idea, and practical tips for creators looking to grow their live show presence. What you’ll hear in this episode: How Tipsee helps artists monetize live shows and get discovered The challenges venues...
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Tyler Haynes: Building High-Performance Teams & Habits | Legacy Performance Group (STP 1200 Club)
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info_outlineIn this special episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, host Trent Denson sits down with Jonathan Weaver (President of ISSA Middle TN) and Darius Davis (Certification Director & Chair of InfoSec Nashville) to spotlight two HUGE upcoming events happening May 20th at The Fountains at Gateway in Murfreesboro, in partnership with the Murfreesboro Technology Council.
The ISSA Middle TN team is bringing their renowned InfoSec energy to the ’Boro for the first time with:
🔐 A Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition (sponsored by Corelight)
🏥 A healthcare-focused Incident Response Tabletop Exercise led by security expert Dan Houser
💡 Whether you’re an experienced professional or a curious student, these events are the perfect opportunity to:
• Sharpen your skills
• Earn CPEs
• Network with other tech professionals and thought leaders
• Learn from some of the best in the industry
🎉 Bonus: Stick around after the event for a social mixer with food, drinks, and connection opportunities!
📅 Event Date: Monday, May 20, 2025
📍 Location: Fountains at Gateway, Murfreesboro, TN
🎟️ Register now at: ISSA Middle TN Events Page
Whether you’re red team, blue team, or just want to get in the room—this is your invite!