Jenn’s special guest is Judy Goodwin, CDACI (Certified Drug, Alcohol, and Addiction Counselor Intern). The Blanchard Institute is a premier, accredited addiction treatment and dual-diagnosis center based in Charlotte and Cornelius, NC. Founded in 2017, it offers family-focused, evidence-based outpatient programs (PHP, IOP) aimed at treating both substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, rather…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Justin Thomas is a two-time PGA Championship golfer and former world number-one-ranked player. In 2017, Thomas experienced a breakout year, winning five PGA Tour events and the FedEx Cup championship. He has won two major golf championships, winning the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2022. In May 2018, Thomas became the…
Coming – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 THE PEARL PANEL – Moderated by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance COO Tracy Dobson will be a unique Hood Hargett Breakfast Club event. Hosted by Atrium Health in their NEW PEARL. The Pearl is Charlotte’s answer to a health-focused innovation campus. Instead of separating hospitals, medical schools, researchers, and biotech…
Coming – Thursday, January 15, 2026 In October 1979, just one month after ESPN launched, the network hired a then-24-year-old sports anchor named Chris Berman. Over the next four decades, Berman would become one of the most recognizable and respected voices in sports broadcasting, synonymous with ESPN’s energy, insight, and iconic NFL coverage. A six-time…
2026 will be another year of Amazing Breakfast Club Speakers January 15 – Chris Berman – ESPN Sports Anchor March 11 – Atrium Healthcare – @ The New Pearl Center May 6 – PGA Golfer September 11 – Anne Mahlum, Founder Solidcore, a boutique fitness company October TBD – Jesse Itzler – Entrepreneur, Author, and…
Jenn talks with Hood Hargett Breakfast Club member John Gallina. John Gallina is the Co-Founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes. He is also a Veteran, author, and speaker who continues to serve through action and advocacy. Since founding Purple Heart Homes in 2008, John has led the organization to complete more than 650 housing…
Johnny Jennings has been Chief of Police of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department since July 2020. He has served the CMPD and the city of Charlotte for over 30 years and has a strong track record of being a forward-thinking and innovative leader within the organization. He will be retiring at the end of 2025 and…
Jenn discusses the many exciting initiatives by Atrium Health in Charlotte including the New Pearl and Medical School with guests Shawn Spohn, Director of Community Engagement & Corporate Responsibility and Marcus Kimbrough, Government Affairs & Operations at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC
Jenn talks with Scott Harris, Retiring Vice President, Business Development at Choate Construction and Board Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation. Scott is a strong advocate of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation. The CMPD Foundation invests in creating a safer community by supporting efforts to pilot new strategies and improve officer safety and effectiveness, while promoting…
Keva Walton is the CEO of the Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The North Carolina ABC Commission is an independent agency housed in the NC Department of Public Safety with a direct report to the Governor’s Office. The Commission provides uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages…
