The Nashville Diaries

Welcome to The Nashville Diaries, the podcast that highlights the heartfelt stories and unique experiences of people living in the Nashville area. Hosted by Trista, a luxury relocation expert, each episode explores why individuals and families choose to make their home here, how they’ve built lives that allow them to thrive, and what makes the Nashville area such a special place to live. Whether you’re planning a move, settling in, or just curious about life in this part of Tennessee, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and connection to help you create a life you love.

The Nashville Diaries is a society podcast hosted by The Cast Collective, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Cast Collective hosts The Nashville Diaries, a society show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Finding Your Way in Nashville: With Mignon Francois on Building More Than a Bakery

  Apr 30, 202536 minS0

  <p>You probably know her for cupcakes from her infamous The Cupcake Collection.<br> <br> But what Mignon Francois built is way bigger than a bakery. She turned $5 into a million-dollar business. Not with a business plan. Not with a bank loan. With faith.<br> <br> The kind of faith that doesn’t make sense on paper.<br> <br> The kind that tells you to keep going when there’s no proof it will work.<br> <br> And now?<br> <br> She shares that same belief with others—so they can build something bigger, too.<br> <br> In this episode, we tal...

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  Episode #8

  Launching Modern Luxury in Nashville with Jennifer Jezewski

  Apr 16, 202534 minS0

  What does it take to bring a national luxury brand to a city on the rise—while navigating motherhood, momentum, and the moments no one sees?   In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Jezewski, Publisher of Modern Luxury Nashville, to explore the real story behind the brand’s arrival in Music City. We talk about the vision for luxury in Nashville, the personal path she’s walking as a mother and leader, and what it means to build something iconic while living it in real time.   This one’s for the women building both—the brand and the life.

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  Episode #7

  The Heart of a Founder: Kathy Thomas on Entrepreneurship in Nashville

  Apr 2, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>In this powerful episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Kathy Thomas—founder of several successful businesses, wife, and mother—as she shares the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life, why she moved from East Nashville to Brentwood, and how her heart for service led her to open Collective615—a co-working space born from her desire to create deeper community for women in business. Kathy’s story is full of purpose, grit, and inspiration for anyone building something that matters.</p>

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  Episode #6

  How to Know It’s Time to Finally Make the Move to Nashville

  Mar 19, 20257 minS0

  <p>You keep scrolling Zillow but haven’t made a move yet? Feeling like your home just isn’t it anymore?</p> <p>Let’s talk about the real signs it’s time to move—both the gut feelings and the practical reasons—so you can stop second-guessing and start making moves with confidence.</p> <p>    •    Signs it’s time for a change (feeling stuck, craving something new, your home not matching your lifestyle)</p> <p>    •    How to actually make the right move (because this is more than just real estate—it’s about stepping into your next chapter)</p> <p>    •    Where to move to in...

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  Episode #5

  California Dreaming to Nashville Thriving: The Emotional Side of Caleb Campbell’s Move to Nashville

  Mar 5, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Nashville Diaries, I sit down with Caleb Campbell, a former West Point graduate, U.S. Army officer, and NFL player, who made the life-changing decision to relocate from California to Nashville five years ago. We dive deep into the emotional side of moving—how stepping into the unknown can lead to a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and belonging. Caleb opens up about chasing a version of success that left him empty, his journey of letting go, and how Nashville became the place where he finally found fulfillment. If you've ever struggled with embracing ch...

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