Soul Sessions | Visit Jackson

Soul Sessions, Visit Jackson's podcast, is a look at the people, places and events of Jackson, Mississippi.

The show is hosted by Visit Jackson’s Content Marketing Manager, Paul Wolf, with Visit Jackson Director of Communications Yolanda Clay-Moore occasionally anchoring the program.

The goal of the short form podcast is to bring the stories of Jackson’s changemakers to life in a short, easy listen, and help you gain a better understanding of what makes the city so special.

Officially launched in February 2020, Soul Sessions explores conversations on culture from Jackson, Mississippi, and posts twice a month on podcast platforms.

Season 3

Soul Sessions Podcast: Mona Nicholas & USAIBC

Today on Soul Sessions, we hear from USAIBC Executive Director, Mona Nicholas, who's joining us to talk about the two-week ballet competition, held here every four years in the City With Soul.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Aaron Vogel + Andy Hilton

Today on Soul Sessions, it's two-for-one. We'll start by taking a look back at the days leading up to the opening of District Donuts + Sliders + Brew at the Belhaven Town Center.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Mississippi Makers Fest

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Makers Fest, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Nashlie Sephus

Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

Soul Sessions Podcast: JSU Coach TC Taylor

Today on Soul Sessions, Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Emily Pote

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Abram Orlansky & Jewish Cinema Mississippi

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Kam Ridley

Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Keena Graham

It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Chef Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones

Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones: ring any bells? What about Manship and Aplos? All right, now we're cooking.

Season 2

Soul Sessions Podcast: Mary Rooks

On today's show, Mary Rooks is a mom of four who once had her sights set on being a geologist in Alaska.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Garrad Lee & Priced to Move

On today's show, Garrad Lee is one of the organizers of Priced to Move, happening this weekend at Fertile Ground Beer Company in Belhaven.

Soul Sessions Podcast: David Lewis & Capital City Lights

On today's show is Deputy Director of Human and Cultural Services for the City of Jackson, David Lewis.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Tim Walker & the Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree

On today's show, Tim Walker, Director of Choral Arts, here to talk about the 90th Annual Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Jim Beaugez

On this episode, content marketer and freelance music writer Jim Beaugez is here.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Christina Spann

On today's show, she's the community liaison for the Jackson Bicentennial Celebration, a podcast host, and gal about town - Christina Spann.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Conner Reeves for Fertile Ground Beer Co.

On today's show, Conner Reeves is one of the founding partners of Fertile Ground Beer Company, a tap room and brewery located at the Belhaven Town Center in Jackson's Belhaven neighborhood.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Kim Lewis for ‘Coming Home With Pride’

On today's show, Kim Lewis is the destination development manager for Visit Jackson and a board member of Mississippi Capital City Pride.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Rev. Chris Cumbest and Kathy Clem Talk WellsFest

On today's show the Reverend Chris Cumbest, pastor at Wells United Methodist Church, and Kathy Clem, the Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Center, talk to us about WellsFest, the annual family…

Soul Sessions Podcast: MS Science Fest’s Andrea Patterson

On today's show, Andrea Patterson is here to tell us about the Mississippi Science Fest coming up September 17.

Soul Sessions Podcast: JSU’s Terrance Jones

On today's show, Terrence Jones is the assistant athletic director of external operations and stadium management for Jackson State University.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Gray Welch’s Poppy Pies

On this episode, Gray Welch is the owner of Poppy Pies, a popup oven fired pizza venture specializing in Neapolitan style crust and creative flavor combinations.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Ellen Daniels

On this episode, Ellen Rodgers Daniels is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Book Festival, happening August 20.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Carla Hall

On this special episode, Chef Carla Hall is best known as the co-host of Emmy award-winning series “The Chew” and her appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Michael Morris

On today’s show, Director of Public Engagement from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Michael Morris.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Fabian Nelson

On today’s show, Fabian Nelson is a real estate broker, a dad and a board member of Capital City Pride, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Jackson.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Pamela DC Junior

On today’s show, we visit with the Director of the Two Mississippi Museums, Pamela DC Junior.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Patrick Harkins

On today’s show, we speak with Patrick Harkins, a musician and owner of instrument and lesson shop and venue Fondren Guitars in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Robby Luckett

On this episode, we hear from Dr. Robby Luckett, professor for the Department of History, Director for the Margaret Walker Center, and the Director of the COFO Civil Rights Education Center at…

Soul Sessions Podcast: Ryan Dennis

On today's episode, Chief Curator and artistic Director for the Center for Art and Public Exchange at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, Ryan Dennis.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Chuck Nix

On today's episode, we talk with sommelier and wine manager for BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar in Highland Village, Chuck Nix.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Tamie Germany

On today's episode, Tamie Germany, co-owner of the Mississippi Raiders professional arena football team.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Malcolm White

On today's episode, Malcolm White is the visionary and cultural provocateur behind Hal & Mal's restaurant and the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade founded alongside his late brother, Harold White.

Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Jerrick Rose

On today's episode is pediatric dentist and restaurateur, Dr. Jerrick Rose. When COVID-19 closed his dental practice temporarily in 2020, Dr. Rose took out his notes from years of travel and inspiration…

Soul Sessions Podcast: Gwen Harmon

Museum veteran Gwen Harmon is “new” to Jackson, but she’s not new to the Civil Rights story.

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