Season 5 connected the excitement of Ignite with stories of leadership happening throughout the community, from small business and public safety to manufacturing and family legacy. The season highlighted resilience, relationships, workplace culture and the lasting impact leaders can have on the people around them.
EPISODE 1
Season 5 opens with a look back at lessons from Ignite and a look ahead to Ignite 2026, connecting the energy of the conference with leadership conversations listeners can carry into everyday life.
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EPISODE 2
Matt and Sarah Anderson of Mae's To-Go Cup share their small-business journey and how family, persistence and community support helped turn an idea into a growing local coffee brand.
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EPISODE 3
Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka draws on experience in law enforcement and the FBI to discuss crisis leadership, preparation, servant leadership and why relationships and trust have to be built before they are needed.
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EPISODE 4
Members of the Ingram family reflect on Jim Ingram's legacy and the ways mentorship, example and community service can shape leadership across generations.
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EPISODE 5
Toyota Mississippi leaders Derric Morrison and Tiffannie Hedin discuss workplace culture, people-centered leadership and the importance of supporting employees with attention to the whole person.
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EPISODE 6
Management expert Glenn Shepard brings decades of experience to a practical conversation about becoming a better manager, leading people well and turning everyday leadership choices into lasting impact.
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