In this eye-opening episode of Behind the Curtain, hosts Steve Luther and Van Hoy sit down with Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD — a registered dietitian, health content strategist, and founder of GLP-1 Hub, a fast-growing platform demystifying one of the most talked-about health trends today: GLP-1 medications.

Ana shares her personal journey with GLP-1s, how she turned trial and error into empowerment, and why she created a trusted resource for others navigating the complex world of weight loss medications. With two decades of experience in clinical nutrition and a deep passion for evidence-based education, Ana breaks down common myths, media fear-mongering, and the importance of personalized health.

We explore how her platform empowers users, the future of GLP-1 medications (including oral options), the real risks and benefits, and how her entrepreneurial spirit fuels her mission. Ana also shares how AI is changing content creation in health, why she hires fellow RDs, and the balance between science and story.

From practical advice to industry insights, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about modern wellness, entrepreneurship, or simply how to better understand the tools shaping health today.

🔗 Learn more at: GLP1hub.com

📌 Topics covered:

• Ana’s career path and pivot from content marketing to health advocacy
• The science and misconceptions around GLP-1 medications
• Navigating misinformation and AI in health content
• How GLP-1s are impacting industries beyond health, including food and alcohol
• The real risks, benefits, and what the media gets wrong
• Building a family-run business and designing a purpose-driven life

💡 Quote from the episode:

“If I’m making mistakes on this medication as a dietitian… what are other people doing who don’t have that background?” – Ana Reisdorf

In Episode 38 of Behind the Curtain, hosts Steve Luther and Van Hohe sit down with Vicki Lea, Senior Director of Regional Air Service for the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, to explore the powerful link between air connectivity, economic growth, and regional business development. With decades of experience in both the airline industry and economic development, Vicki shares her unique perspective on what makes a city fly—literally and figuratively.

From influencing global routes to working with Fortune 500s on relocation strategy, this episode sheds light on the behind-the-scenes efforts that help Nashville (and other metros) scale with strategy.

• 🌍 Why Air Access = Economic Access: How nonstop routes impact a city’s ability to attract business, talent, and tourism
• 🏙️ Growth, Congestion & Coordination: The challenge of balancing infrastructure with population and business boom
• ✈️ Inside Airport Development: What most people don’t know about route planning, airlines, and regional air strategy

“If you can’t get there, you can’t grow there.” – Vicki Lea

If you care about where Nashville—and cities like it—are headed, this episode offers key insights into the mechanics of regional success. Subscribe to Behind the Curtain and share with a business owner, policymaker, or frequent flyer who loves smart growth.

🌐 Nashville Chamber: https://www.nashvillechamber.com 📇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blueskiestv/

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In this inspiring episode of Behind the Curtain: Nashville’s Movers, Shakers & Tastemakers, hosts Steve Luther and Van Hohe sit down with Doris Dunn—founder of Dunn Wise Consulting, leadership coach, corporate veteran, community champion, and lifelong Red Cross advocate.

Doris brings more than 30 years of corporate experience in learning & development, marketing, community relations, and culture-building to her coaching practice. She shares how her early passion for teaching began at age 14 as a Red Cross volunteer, why she left the corporate world to launch Dunn Wise, and how she now helps small and mid-sized businesses turn vision into reality through strategic planning, accountability, DISC facilitation, and leadership development.

The conversation also takes a heartfelt turn as Doris recounts the serendipitous moment she met Steve and his wife, Ashley, and how Ashley’s powerful Red Cross story led her to join the Tiffany Circle—an elite global network of women committed to philanthropy and humanitarian impact.

From mindset and resilience to culture and community, this episode is a masterclass in leading with clarity, compassion, and purpose—all delivered through Doris’s warmth, humor, and signature storytelling.

• 🌱 How Early Service Shaped a Career in Leadership Doris began teaching first aid to children as a teenager and later grew into corporate leadership roles that taught her culture, marketing, HR, design, community relations, and more—skills she now brings directly into her coaching practice.
• 🧭 Why Businesses Get “Stuck” & How Coaching Fuels Growth Doris explains how vision casting, forward-thinking, strategic planning, and accountability help business owners move from stagnation to measurable progress—especially when they’re too busy working in the business to work on it.
• ❤️ The Power of Listening, Culture & Engagement She shares insights on employee engagement, the importance of truly hearing your team, and why culture surveys only help if leaders act on what they learn.
• 🩸 Red Cross, Tiffany Circle & A Life-Changing Story Doris tells the emotional story of meeting Ashley Luther, how Ashley’s blood donation saved Steve’s life, and why that moment led her to join the Red Cross Tiffany Circle.

"Imagine it's the year 2030… Now let me help you get there." — Doris Dunn

If you’re a business owner, leader, or someone hungry for clarity and growth, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your next step. Subscribe to Behind the Curtain, share this episode with someone who needs Doris’s wisdom, and explore ways to support the American Red Cross and Nashville’s thriving business community.

🌐 Website: https://dunnwise.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Search “Doris Dunn – Dunn Wise Consulting” 🎙️ Podcast: Leader-ish: Leadership Lessons Straight Up

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