In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta is joined by Matthew Lee, Chief Leadership Officer and Executive Coach at ABR Firm LLC. Matthew shares his perspective on leadership development, executive coaching, and why investing in people is essential to building strong organizations and healthy communities.

We discuss ABR Firm’s training philosophy, the importance of community engagement, and how leaders can move from intention to action. Whether you’re an executive, manager, or emerging leader, this conversation offers practical insight into developing leadership that creates impact beyond the workplace.

Learn more: https://abrfirmmemphis.com/

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Denise McElhaney, owner of Denise’s Happy Hounds and founder of the Happy Hounds Pet Pantry. Denise shares how her love for dogs and her faith led her to create a grooming experience centered on comfort, trust, and care—and how that mission expanded into a community resource helping keep pets out of shelters.

We explore the inspiration behind the Pet Pantry, how it operates as a 24/7 blessing box, and the role fundraisers, sponsors, and volunteers play in sustaining the mission. This conversation is a powerful reminder of how small businesses can become lifelines for their communities—and how compassion can create lasting impact for pets and the people who love them.

Learn more: https://www.deniseshappyhounds.com/

In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Bailee Harris, founder of Light After Labor, to talk about one of the most profound—and often unspoken—seasons of life: the postpartum journey.

Bailee courageously shares her personal experience with severe postpartum anxiety and depression, including panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and the stigma that keeps so many moms suffering in silence. Despite having a strong support system and access to resources, Bailee’s story is a powerful reminder that postpartum mental health challenges can affect anyone.

Together, the conversation explores:

Why postpartum mood disorders affect as many as 1 in 5 women—and likely more

The difference between baby blues and when it’s time to seek help

How shame and fear prevent moms from speaking up

Why postpartum depression can affect adoptive parents and fathers, too

The critical role of community, faith, and connection in healing

Bailee also shares how Light After Labor is turning pain into purpose by spreading awareness, offering peer support, launching a postpartum community blessing box, and advocating for better resources and systemic change for new families.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, partners, healthcare providers, faith leaders, and anyone who wants to better support moms in the vulnerable season after birth. Above all, it carries a powerful reminder: motherhood was never meant to be endured alone.