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Latest episodes
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A Precious Jewel of the Glass
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Precious Tate is a certified etiquette consultant and higher education professional. As the founder of Prestige School of Protocol, she has spent t…
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Ryan Ramsey is Lxgik Jxhnsxn
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Ryan Ramsey, professionally known as Lxgik Jxhnsxn, is a recording artist, songwriter, performer, and audio engineer with nearly two decades of exp…
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Mike & Jackie Moore: Trauma to Healing & The Birth of TBIRC
Mike and Jackie Moore are lifelong Toledoans who turned a personal tragedy into a mission of hope and support for brain injury survivors throughout Northwest Ohio and beyond. Jacki…
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MidwestTexMex: Meet Maria Molina
Maria Molina is a proud Hispanic-American professional with over two decades of experience in non-profit event administration and logistics. She has contributed her expertise to or…
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The Spirit of Giving with Jeanette Hrovatich
Jeanette Hrovatich is the Director of Planned Giving for Lutheran Ministries of Mercy and its affiliates, where she cultivates relationships with donors, churches, and financial pr…
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Somica Alexander: Beating The Odds
Somica Alexander, also known as Coach Milli, is a transformational author, speaker, financial educator, and certified trauma-informed life coach. As author of Beating The Odds: The…
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A Loving Legacy Lives On: Brandon Johnson
Brandon Robert Johnson, a beloved entrepreneur and philanthropist from Deshler, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2024. At just 44, Brandon left behind a lasting legacy through his…
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A Talk with Toi Creel
Toi Creel is a multi-hyphenate creative originally from Michigan. She spent a significant chapter of her career in Toledo, Ohio, where she began as an entertainment reporter for NB…
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Glass City Grown: The Story of Sonia
Sonia Flunder-McNair is the founder of SONIA Organics Products LLC, a USDA-registered urban farm in Lucas County, Ohio. She integrates food production, youth workforce development,…
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Anna Toney - The Unlikely Path to Leadership
Anna Toney is a Toledo native and the Executive Director of Leadership Toledo, a position she embraced after first participating in the organization's Signature program. Her passio…
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Creative Spaces & Inspiration with Angela Lucas
Angela Lucas is an entrepreneur, community builder, and the co-founder of TolHouse, a private social club, and Earth Coffeehouse, a cafe and collaborative workspace in Toledo’s His…
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From Rossi to BRB Run Club
Jason Young is a Toledo-based creative, designer, and community builder known for blending the arts with fashion and cultural experiences. A graduate of the University of Toledo, h…
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Wellness with Isabella Weik (Rhymes With Bike)
Isabella Weik is an entrepreneur and the CEO of the Toledo Mindfulness Institute, a growing wellness company focused on yoga, mindfulness, and on-site corporate and school wellness…
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Sewing into the City with Autumn Gineen
Autumn Gineen is a self-taught couture designer whose childhood sewing lessons with her mother planted the seeds for her career by blending tradition and personal expression. Ginee…
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From Corporate Pioneer to PinLeader: Dr. Shanda Gore
Dr. Shanda Gore is a #1 International Bestselling author, President of Mays and Associates, Ltd., host of the PinLeader™ Podcast, and a consultant featured on the Big10 Network. Dr…
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Stars & Angels: Uplifting Lives with Lashawnda Kinnebrew
LaShawnda Kinnebrew is an advocate whose life’s work centers on empowerment, healing, and community transformation. Kinnebrew is a proud mother, and grandmother who channels her st…
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Breaking Mental Bondage & Building the Next Generation with John Alvitre
John Alvitre, is a proud Mexican-American and physician assistant, whose life journey embodies resilience, service, and transformation. From his early years growing up in the heart…
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Collaborating for Change: The Impactful Partnership of Dr. Valerie Simmons-Walston & Jim Snodgrass
Dr. Valerie Simmons-Walston and Jim Snodgrass bring a powerful blend of leadership, strategy, and community-focused vision to their business partnership. Dr. Walston, CEO of Next C…
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Lett(ing) Passion Fuel Purpose with Christian
With an entrepreneurial spirit that started in junior high school, Christian is no stranger to getting it out of the mud. From planning events and icebreakers as a freshman at the…
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Serving Second Chances Through the Kitchen: Saundra Irvine
Saundra Irvine, is the current Director of The Inspiration Kitchen at Lott Industries. Spending the majority of her career in the food and beverage industry, Irvine has done impact…