Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris! This collaboration will bring together nationally-renowned experts and local leaders to amplify ways leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success.

Today's installment features a conversation with Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley. Commissioner Whaley also serves as the Tennessee Director for Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) where he empowers current and former educators to enhance their civic engagement and leadership skills. Commissioner Whaley is joining Mayor Harris to share insights on leadership lessons learned throughout various stages of his own journey and to offer tangible takeaways for leaders at every stage.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Legislately Episode 1: Unlocking a Future
• Legislately Episode 2: Common Ground
• Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE)
• Commissioner Michael Whaley
• Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance
• South Georgia Island
• Elephant Island
• Memphis College Prep

This episode is made possible in partnership with Shelby County Government.