Where We Landed https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com Where We Landed is a podcast that recognizes our whole history told by the individuals that live and love this small Indiana County. Grant County is home to about 62,000 people, each holding a unique story as to how they landed here...in the middle of north central Indiana. We are collecting and sharing those stories. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:26:35 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Where We Landed Where We Landed No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12717807/Where_We_Landed_2_adxbl.png Where We Landed https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Jenny & Jim Allbaugh Jenny & Jim Allbaugh https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jenny-jim-allbaugh/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jenny-jim-allbaugh/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:26:35 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/08003322-2b0b-3b94-a41d-26a6649c4aa4 Jim and Jenny Allbaugh’s journey to Grant County began in 2013, guided by career moves, a willingness to embrace change, and the importance of finding the right neighborhood. In this episode, they share their story—one that started in an unexpected place: a divorce couples care class. 

From that unique beginning to a truly memorable engagement, their journey is one of faith, love, and fresh starts. Now, they call Grant County home and describe it as a welcoming place with an underrated sense of peace that too often goes unappreciated.

]]> Jim and Jenny Allbaugh’s journey to Grant County began in 2013, guided by career moves, a willingness to embrace change, and the importance of finding the right neighborhood. In this episode, they share their story—one that started in an unexpected place: a divorce couples care class. 

From that unique beginning to a truly memorable engagement, their journey is one of faith, love, and fresh starts. Now, they call Grant County home and describe it as a welcoming place with an underrated sense of peace that too often goes unappreciated.

]]> Jim and Jenny Allbaugh’s journey to Grant County began in 2013, guided by career moves, a willingness to embrace change, and the importance of finding the right neighborhood. In this episode, they share their story—one that started in an unexpected place: a divorce couples care class. From that unique beginning to a truly memorable engagement, their journey is one of faith, love, and fresh starts. Now, they call Grant County home and describe it as a welcoming place with an underrated sense of peace that too often goes unappreciated. Where We Landed false No 3855 127 full Tina Root Tina Root https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tina-root/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tina-root/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:21:17 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/21fff693-ba49-3fab-9da9-670bb691a039 This week, we sit down with Dr. Tina Root, a dedicated dentist with deep roots in Grant County. Growing up in Fairmount and competing in athletics at Madison-Grant, she knew she wanted to build a career where she could truly know the people she served. For 40 years, she’s done just that—bringing personal, small-town care to dentistry, where patients are more than just a number.

Beyond her passion for dentistry, Dr. Root leads an extraordinary daily routine that kicks off at an eye-popping 2:30 AM. Plus, she shares stories about life with her three energetic dogs, balancing work, wellness, and community connection.

]]> This week, we sit down with Dr. Tina Root, a dedicated dentist with deep roots in Grant County. Growing up in Fairmount and competing in athletics at Madison-Grant, she knew she wanted to build a career where she could truly know the people she served. For 40 years, she’s done just that—bringing personal, small-town care to dentistry, where patients are more than just a number.

Beyond her passion for dentistry, Dr. Root leads an extraordinary daily routine that kicks off at an eye-popping 2:30 AM. Plus, she shares stories about life with her three energetic dogs, balancing work, wellness, and community connection.

]]> This week, we sit down with Dr. Tina Root, a dedicated dentist with deep roots in Grant County. Growing up in Fairmount and competing in athletics at Madison-Grant, she knew she wanted to build a career where she could truly know the people she served. For 40 years, she’s done just that—bringing personal, small-town care to dentistry, where patients are more than just a number. Beyond her passion for dentistry, Dr. Root leads an extraordinary daily routine that kicks off at an eye-popping 2:30 AM. Plus, she shares stories about life with her three energetic dogs, balancing work, wellness, and community connection. Where We Landed false No 2800 126 full Kisha Fisher Kisha Fisher https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kisha-fisher/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kisha-fisher/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:19:59 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/09cec2a8-4d61-3fac-b9cf-a9c3107e150f This week, we’re joined by Kisha Fisher, a dynamic changemaker who landed in Marion from Pontiac, MI, for love and found a community perfect for raising her boys. Kisha has dedicated her life to making a difference, with a passion for advocating for marginalized communities and working to reshape the legal system for a positive impact in many lives.

]]> This week, we’re joined by Kisha Fisher, a dynamic changemaker who landed in Marion from Pontiac, MI, for love and found a community perfect for raising her boys. Kisha has dedicated her life to making a difference, with a passion for advocating for marginalized communities and working to reshape the legal system for a positive impact in many lives.

]]> This week, we’re joined by Kisha Fisher, a dynamic changemaker who landed in Marion from Pontiac, MI, for love and found a community perfect for raising her boys. Kisha has dedicated her life to making a difference, with a passion for advocating for marginalized communities and working to reshape the legal system for a positive impact in many lives. Where We Landed false No 3691 125 full Phil Bowers Phil Bowers https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/phil-bowers/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/phil-bowers/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:29:58 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/beea488f-2a21-3ac9-9e21-534dc4f9edca In this episode, we sit down with Marion native Phil Bowers, a passionate advocate for redevelopment who loves to re-imagine spaces for the better. Phil shares why the demo phase of redevelopment is his favorite—nothing like clearing the way for a brighter future!  Phil talks about what makes Marion home for his family and discusses navigating business changes amid burnout.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Marion native Phil Bowers, a passionate advocate for redevelopment who loves to re-imagine spaces for the better. Phil shares why the demo phase of redevelopment is his favorite—nothing like clearing the way for a brighter future!  Phil talks about what makes Marion home for his family and discusses navigating business changes amid burnout.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Marion native Phil Bowers, a passionate advocate for redevelopment who loves to re-imagine spaces for the better. Phil shares why the demo phase of redevelopment is his favorite—nothing like clearing the way for a brighter future!  Phil talks about what makes Marion home for his family and discusses navigating business changes amid burnout. Where We Landed false No 3330 124 full Darren & Susan Reese Darren & Susan Reese https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/darren-susan-reese/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/darren-susan-reese/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:53:17 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/716edf1c-46f5-3db3-b3df-e938c83ccf46 This month of love, we’re joined by Darren and Susan Reese, a couple whose story is as unique as it is heartwarming. They met in 1991 but didn’t start dating until 1995, when Darren made the ultimate romantic gesture—inviting Susan to a waste management meeting. Since then, they’ve built a life full of love, laughter, and inside jokes, making Marion their home of choice thanks to its incredible human capital.

From Darren’s custom-made ring for Susan to their cherished celebrations at their favorite pizza place, their journey is filled with meaningful moments. Tune in as they share their playful banter and  some hilarious “album names” suggestions, including Shufflin’ on Shag, Phone Looker, and Light Stalking. This episode is a testament to love, humor, and finding joy in the everyday.

]]> This month of love, we’re joined by Darren and Susan Reese, a couple whose story is as unique as it is heartwarming. They met in 1991 but didn’t start dating until 1995, when Darren made the ultimate romantic gesture—inviting Susan to a waste management meeting. Since then, they’ve built a life full of love, laughter, and inside jokes, making Marion their home of choice thanks to its incredible human capital.

From Darren’s custom-made ring for Susan to their cherished celebrations at their favorite pizza place, their journey is filled with meaningful moments. Tune in as they share their playful banter and  some hilarious “album names” suggestions, including Shufflin’ on Shag, Phone Looker, and Light Stalking. This episode is a testament to love, humor, and finding joy in the everyday.

]]> This month of love, we’re joined by Darren and Susan Reese, a couple whose story is as unique as it is heartwarming. They met in 1991 but didn’t start dating until 1995, when Darren made the ultimate romantic gesture—inviting Susan to a waste management meeting. Since then, they’ve built a life full of love, laughter, and inside jokes, making Marion their home of choice thanks to its incredible human capital. From Darren’s custom-made ring for Susan to their cherished celebrations at their favorite pizza place, their journey is filled with meaningful moments. Tune in as they share their playful banter and  some hilarious “album names” suggestions, including Shufflin’ on Shag, Phone Looker, and Light Stalking. This episode is a testament to love, humor, and finding joy in the everyday. Where We Landed false No 3574 123 full Chris Jennerjahn Chris Jennerjahn https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/chris-jennerjahn/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/chris-jennerjahn/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:14:14 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/0364635e-dadf-31c3-af16-4337b4ff3d26 In this episode, Alicia, Kylie, and Iris chat with Chris Jennerjahn, owner of Jennerjahn Machine. Chris shares how the community has rallied around him, his employees, and his business after a devastating fire. He’s also a proud dad of four and part of a racing family. From stories about innovation to heartfelt moments of community support, listen in on this inspiring episode.

]]> In this episode, Alicia, Kylie, and Iris chat with Chris Jennerjahn, owner of Jennerjahn Machine. Chris shares how the community has rallied around him, his employees, and his business after a devastating fire. He’s also a proud dad of four and part of a racing family. From stories about innovation to heartfelt moments of community support, listen in on this inspiring episode.

]]> In this episode, Alicia, Kylie, and Iris chat with Chris Jennerjahn, owner of Jennerjahn Machine. Chris shares how the community has rallied around him, his employees, and his business after a devastating fire. He’s also a proud dad of four and part of a racing family. From stories about innovation to heartfelt moments of community support, listen in on this inspiring episode. Where We Landed false No 2848 122 full CJ McAbee-Reher CJ McAbee-Reher https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cj-mcabee-reher/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cj-mcabee-reher/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/4e7536df-5baa-3454-b4ee-eaf978c90e7d Today we welcome CJ McAbee-Reher, a trailblazer in the world of volleyball officiating and a proud Marion resident since the age of 4. As part of the first all-female line judge crew at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, and a deep passion for leadership, CJ shares her experiences, from her time in the South to her decision to return to Marion to raise her family. Tune in for this fun conversation with Alicia, Kylie, and Iris.

]]> Today we welcome CJ McAbee-Reher, a trailblazer in the world of volleyball officiating and a proud Marion resident since the age of 4. As part of the first all-female line judge crew at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, and a deep passion for leadership, CJ shares her experiences, from her time in the South to her decision to return to Marion to raise her family. Tune in for this fun conversation with Alicia, Kylie, and Iris.

]]> Today we welcome CJ McAbee-Reher, a trailblazer in the world of volleyball officiating and a proud Marion resident since the age of 4. As part of the first all-female line judge crew at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, and a deep passion for leadership, CJ shares her experiences, from her time in the South to her decision to return to Marion to raise her family. Tune in for this fun conversation with Alicia, Kylie, and Iris. Where We Landed false No 3133 121 full Steve Wood Steve Wood https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/steve-wood/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/steve-wood/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/04662825-f878-38aa-957b-7a07447980ed Join Alicia, Kylie, and Iris as they welcome, Dr. Steve Wood this week to the podcast.  With a Peter Pan spirit, Steve proudly proclaims that he'll never grow up. He holds a PhD in Fine Arts—"just fine art," as he likes to say—and teaches students the art of pretending. In this playful and insightful podcast, Dr. Wood shares why he believes that art not only makes life livable but also lovable. Tune in for a whimsical look at how creativity shapes our lives and the joy of never losing your inner child.

]]> Join Alicia, Kylie, and Iris as they welcome, Dr. Steve Wood this week to the podcast.  With a Peter Pan spirit, Steve proudly proclaims that he'll never grow up. He holds a PhD in Fine Arts—"just fine art," as he likes to say—and teaches students the art of pretending. In this playful and insightful podcast, Dr. Wood shares why he believes that art not only makes life livable but also lovable. Tune in for a whimsical look at how creativity shapes our lives and the joy of never losing your inner child.

]]> Join Alicia, Kylie, and Iris as they welcome, Dr. Steve Wood this week to the podcast.  With a Peter Pan spirit, Steve proudly proclaims that he’ll never grow up. He holds a PhD in Fine Arts—”just fine art,” as he likes to say—and teaches students the art of pretending. In this playful and insightful podcast, Dr. Wood shares why he believes that art not only makes life livable but also lovable. Tune in for a whimsical look at how creativity shapes our lives and the joy of never losing your inner child. Where We Landed false No 3600 120 full Vickie Conrad Vickie Conrad https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/vickie-conrad/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/vickie-conrad/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:48:18 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/3fc4ffbb-6f15-3da7-b6ce-47c735d33bea Meet Vickie Conrad, a pastor and the director of Kids Hope that provides mentoring support at  Frances Slocum Elementary. She has called Grant County home since 2001. In this episode, Vickie shares her journey of finding a sense of belonging and encourages listeners to give any place three years to truly feel like home. Her biggest praise for Grant County? The people—true, genuine, and deeply caring for one another. Tune in to this story of mentorship, community, and the power of connection as Vickie reflects on her mission to lift others up and create a nurturing environment for children and families alike.

]]> Meet Vickie Conrad, a pastor and the director of Kids Hope that provides mentoring support at  Frances Slocum Elementary. She has called Grant County home since 2001. In this episode, Vickie shares her journey of finding a sense of belonging and encourages listeners to give any place three years to truly feel like home. Her biggest praise for Grant County? The people—true, genuine, and deeply caring for one another. Tune in to this story of mentorship, community, and the power of connection as Vickie reflects on her mission to lift others up and create a nurturing environment for children and families alike.

]]> Meet Vickie Conrad, a pastor and the director of Kids Hope that provides mentoring support at  Frances Slocum Elementary. She has called Grant County home since 2001. In this episode, Vickie shares her journey of finding a sense of belonging and encourages listeners to give any place three years to truly feel like home. Her biggest praise for Grant County? The people—true, genuine, and deeply caring for one another. Tune in to this story of mentorship, community, and the power of connection as Vickie reflects on her mission to lift others up and create a nurturing environment for children and families alike. Where We Landed false No 3050 119 full Cameron Balser Cameron Balser https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cameron-balser/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cameron-balser/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/ee6b7f11-d717-3b72-bd4f-4be9fc9c708d In this episode, we follow the incredible journey of Cameron Balser, the real-life Forrest Gump, who ran around the entire perimeter of the USA—unsupported. For Cameron, running isn’t just exercise; it’s pure joy. Along the way, he encountered the unconditional love and support of people from all walks of life, while also learning to be deeply in tune with his own body. Join us as Cameron shares stories from the road, insights into the mental and physical aspects of long-distance running, and how this remarkable experience has changed his life forever.

]]> In this episode, we follow the incredible journey of Cameron Balser, the real-life Forrest Gump, who ran around the entire perimeter of the USA—unsupported. For Cameron, running isn’t just exercise; it’s pure joy. Along the way, he encountered the unconditional love and support of people from all walks of life, while also learning to be deeply in tune with his own body. Join us as Cameron shares stories from the road, insights into the mental and physical aspects of long-distance running, and how this remarkable experience has changed his life forever.

]]> In this episode, we follow the incredible journey of Cameron Balser, the real-life Forrest Gump, who ran around the entire perimeter of the USA—unsupported. For Cameron, running isn’t just exercise; it’s pure joy. Along the way, he encountered the unconditional love and support of people from all walks of life, while also learning to be deeply in tune with his own body. Join us as Cameron shares stories from the road, insights into the mental and physical aspects of long-distance running, and how this remarkable experience has changed his life forever. Where We Landed false No 4168 118 full Judd Riddle Judd Riddle https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/judd-riddle/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/judd-riddle/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:29:18 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d225dbcc-b7ea-332f-ada9-0f50cd903677 Join us as we welcome Judd Riddle, COO of TJR, whose journey from humble beginnings to business leadership is a testament to the power of grit and innovation. Raised by a father who taught him perseverance and a mother who instilled business savvy, Judd's first jobs selling watermelon and working as a carnie laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit. In this podcast, Judd shares how these early lessons helped him grow his business through innovation and why he’s passionate about Marion. For Judd, every challenge is an opportunity, and he’s driven by his love for a good project.

]]> Join us as we welcome Judd Riddle, COO of TJR, whose journey from humble beginnings to business leadership is a testament to the power of grit and innovation. Raised by a father who taught him perseverance and a mother who instilled business savvy, Judd's first jobs selling watermelon and working as a carnie laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit. In this podcast, Judd shares how these early lessons helped him grow his business through innovation and why he’s passionate about Marion. For Judd, every challenge is an opportunity, and he’s driven by his love for a good project.

]]> Join us as we welcome Judd Riddle, COO of TJR, whose journey from humble beginnings to business leadership is a testament to the power of grit and innovation. Raised by a father who taught him perseverance and a mother who instilled business savvy, Judd’s first jobs selling watermelon and working as a carnie laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit. In this podcast, Judd shares how these early lessons helped him grow his business through innovation and why he’s passionate about Marion. For Judd, every challenge is an opportunity, and he’s driven by his love for a good project. Where We Landed false No 3464 117 full Ashley Hurd Ashley Hurd https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ashley-hurd/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ashley-hurd/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/73b342a4-04da-3a44-86e5-fe8a3570c263 Kylie, Iris, and guest host Bobby Browder welcome Ashley Hurd, a lifelong Marion resident who is passionate about her work as an escrow officer, where she has the unique joy of handing out keys and money. With a background as a former business owner, Ashley has a deep understanding of the community's challenges and potential. In this podcast, she talks about the need for us to move beyond negative perceptions and embracing a future filled with hope. Ashley discusses the importance of improving quality of life in Marion in hopes of seeing her hometown flourish. Tune in to hear her story and thoughtful insights.

]]> Kylie, Iris, and guest host Bobby Browder welcome Ashley Hurd, a lifelong Marion resident who is passionate about her work as an escrow officer, where she has the unique joy of handing out keys and money. With a background as a former business owner, Ashley has a deep understanding of the community's challenges and potential. In this podcast, she talks about the need for us to move beyond negative perceptions and embracing a future filled with hope. Ashley discusses the importance of improving quality of life in Marion in hopes of seeing her hometown flourish. Tune in to hear her story and thoughtful insights.

]]> Kylie, Iris, and guest host Bobby Browder welcome Ashley Hurd, a lifelong Marion resident who is passionate about her work as an escrow officer, where she has the unique joy of handing out keys and money. With a background as a former business owner, Ashley has a deep understanding of the community’s challenges and potential. In this podcast, she talks about the need for us to move beyond negative perceptions and embracing a future filled with hope. Ashley discusses the importance of improving quality of life in Marion in hopes of seeing her hometown flourish. Tune in to hear her story and thoughtful insights. Where We Landed false No 2667 116 full Some Sad Where We Landed News :'( Some Sad Where We Landed News :'( https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/some-sad-where-we-landed-news/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/some-sad-where-we-landed-news/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:08:49 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/44d24f99-30e9-36cd-bcc9-0f61ba573bc1 Where We Landed false No 533 115 full Lindsey Dewitt Lindsey Dewitt https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lindsey-dewitt/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lindsey-dewitt/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/05d51783-d78b-3f4c-a2e5-7b6176830be0 The team welcomes Lindsey Dewitt, VP branch manager at Ruoff Mortgage. Born and raised in Grant County, Lindsey graduated from Oak Hill and, after a brief stint in El Paso, quickly realized there’s no place like home. In this episode, Lindsey shares her deep love for her community, her dreams of making it an even better place to live, and how she unwinds with her husband, daughter, and pups!

]]> The team welcomes Lindsey Dewitt, VP branch manager at Ruoff Mortgage. Born and raised in Grant County, Lindsey graduated from Oak Hill and, after a brief stint in El Paso, quickly realized there’s no place like home. In this episode, Lindsey shares her deep love for her community, her dreams of making it an even better place to live, and how she unwinds with her husband, daughter, and pups!

]]> The team welcomes Lindsey Dewitt, VP branch manager at Ruoff Mortgage. Born and raised in Grant County, Lindsey graduated from Oak Hill and, after a brief stint in El Paso, quickly realized there’s no place like home. In this episode, Lindsey shares her deep love for her community, her dreams of making it an even better place to live, and how she unwinds with her husband, daughter, and pups! Where We Landed false No 2877 114 full Tim Street Tim Street https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-street/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-street/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/9b143998-bbc5-3ac9-b2c9-b0fc5fec2935 WWL welcomes Tim Street, the owner of Bahr Brothers Manufacturing. A graduate of Eastbrook High School, Tim's journey is one of hard work, dedication, and family values. Starting at Bahr Brothers in 1985, Tim worked every job in the company before taking the reins as owner in 2017. Listen in as we learn how Tim balances life as a business owner with being the "Best Pop in the World".

]]> WWL welcomes Tim Street, the owner of Bahr Brothers Manufacturing. A graduate of Eastbrook High School, Tim's journey is one of hard work, dedication, and family values. Starting at Bahr Brothers in 1985, Tim worked every job in the company before taking the reins as owner in 2017. Listen in as we learn how Tim balances life as a business owner with being the "Best Pop in the World".

]]> WWL welcomes Tim Street, the owner of Bahr Brothers Manufacturing. A graduate of Eastbrook High School, Tim’s journey is one of hard work, dedication, and family values. Starting at Bahr Brothers in 1985, Tim worked every job in the company before taking the reins as owner in 2017. Listen in as we learn how Tim balances life as a business owner with being the ”Best Pop in the World”. Where We Landed false No 2855 113 full Kevin Planck Kevin Planck https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kevin-planck/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kevin-planck/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/ad1eb44e-a287-38fe-a8a2-b421de068314 Join Scott, Iris, and Kylie as we meet Gas City native Kevin Planck. From working with inner-city youth to dedicating himself to behavioral health and senior care, Kevin has always found his purpose in helping others. In this podcast, we dive deep into Kevin's experiences, the challenges he's faced, and the profound fulfillment he finds in taking care of people.

]]> Join Scott, Iris, and Kylie as we meet Gas City native Kevin Planck. From working with inner-city youth to dedicating himself to behavioral health and senior care, Kevin has always found his purpose in helping others. In this podcast, we dive deep into Kevin's experiences, the challenges he's faced, and the profound fulfillment he finds in taking care of people.

]]> Join Scott, Iris, and Kylie as we meet Gas City native Kevin Planck. From working with inner-city youth to dedicating himself to behavioral health and senior care, Kevin has always found his purpose in helping others. In this podcast, we dive deep into Kevin’s experiences, the challenges he’s faced, and the profound fulfillment he finds in taking care of people. Where We Landed false No 3045 112 full Matt Wilson Matt Wilson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/matt-wilson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/matt-wilson/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:18:53 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/c843a8ff-405f-38ec-a86a-5dea9cd43536 Listen in as we welcome Matt Wilson, a Grant County boomerang, that made his way back for family. The team enjoyed learning about Matt’s love for palindromes, alliterations, and music. The owner of Psychedelic Cellar, a record store located  in downtown Marion, shares with us how he chose the name of his business and the importance of being patient.

]]> Listen in as we welcome Matt Wilson, a Grant County boomerang, that made his way back for family. The team enjoyed learning about Matt’s love for palindromes, alliterations, and music. The owner of Psychedelic Cellar, a record store located  in downtown Marion, shares with us how he chose the name of his business and the importance of being patient.

]]> Where We Landed false No 2950 111 full Del Garcia Del Garcia https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/del-garcia/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/del-garcia/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e63404b8-3f50-3411-a5fe-fb622725df17 WWL welcomes guest host Bobby Browder as we interview Sheriff Del Garcia. Listen in as we learn how Del landed in Grant County. A child of immigrant parents - his family found their way here when he was 5 years old. The team learns how he found his purpose - to serve people - and his journey to his position today.

]]> WWL welcomes guest host Bobby Browder as we interview Sheriff Del Garcia. Listen in as we learn how Del landed in Grant County. A child of immigrant parents - his family found their way here when he was 5 years old. The team learns how he found his purpose - to serve people - and his journey to his position today.

]]> WWL welcomes guest host Bobby Browder as we interview Sheriff Del Garcia. Listen in as we learn how Del landed in Grant County. A child of immigrant parents - his family found their way here when he was 5 years old. The team learns how he found his purpose - to serve people - and his journey to his position today. Where We Landed false No 3060 110 full Bridgette Boswell Bridgette Boswell https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bridgette-boswell/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bridgette-boswell/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:14:32 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/4d8519a8-83b9-3663-9bc9-97984d2788c6 Scott, Alicia, and Iris welcome  Bridgette Boswell to the show. Rooted in Grant County, Bridget talks about family, self-care, and the importance of remaining steadfast in your vision. She shares about the journey of opening Milk + Honey, a coffee shop located in Converse and learning the importance of always making customers feel heard and seen.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Iris welcome  Bridgette Boswell to the show. Rooted in Grant County, Bridget talks about family, self-care, and the importance of remaining steadfast in your vision. She shares about the journey of opening Milk + Honey, a coffee shop located in Converse and learning the importance of always making customers feel heard and seen.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Iris welcome  Bridgette Boswell to the show. Rooted in Grant County, Bridget talks about family, self-care, and the importance of remaining steadfast in your vision. She shares about the journey of opening Milk + Honey, a coffee shop located in Converse and learning the importance of always making customers feel heard and seen. Where We Landed false No 2835 109 full Josh Bowlin Josh Bowlin https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/josh-bowlin/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/josh-bowlin/#comments Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/57b4d0b1-150e-3480-b58c-e91439fdcf87 Josh Bowlin joins Scott, Alicia and Kylie this week.  We learn about how this born and bred Grant County boy traveled the world from land locked Indiana to Africa, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Hear about how their family of six has made the transition back to central Indiana.

]]> Josh Bowlin joins Scott, Alicia and Kylie this week.  We learn about how this born and bred Grant County boy traveled the world from land locked Indiana to Africa, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Hear about how their family of six has made the transition back to central Indiana.

]]> Josh Bowlin joins Scott, Alicia and Kylie this week.  We learn about how this born and bred Grant County boy traveled the world from land locked Indiana to Africa, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Hear about how their family of six has made the transition back to central Indiana. Where We Landed false No 2730 108 full Megan Gilmore Megan Gilmore https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/megan-gilmore/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/megan-gilmore/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 10:27:49 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/dbed17fd-36ef-32cf-85e9-c8dd9c4cca13 Alicia, Kylie, and Scott welcome Megan Gilmore to Where We Landed this week! Megan spent her childhood commuting from Elwood to Marion for school and activities. She attended Indiana Wesleyan and after a bit of back-and-forth, her family decided to make Marion its home. Come  along as we learn about Megan’s passion for her family, work, and community!

]]> Alicia, Kylie, and Scott welcome Megan Gilmore to Where We Landed this week! Megan spent her childhood commuting from Elwood to Marion for school and activities. She attended Indiana Wesleyan and after a bit of back-and-forth, her family decided to make Marion its home. Come  along as we learn about Megan’s passion for her family, work, and community!

]]> Alicia, Kylie, and Scott welcome Megan Gilmore to Where We Landed this week! Megan spent her childhood commuting from Elwood to Marion for school and activities. She attended Indiana Wesleyan and after a bit of back-and-forth, her family decided to make Marion its home. Come along as we learn about Megan’s passion for her family, work, and community! Where We Landed false No 3218 107 full Amanda Cruea Amanda Cruea https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/amanda-cruea/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/amanda-cruea/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/97c01732-1136-3cbe-be2d-cfa2cd1902f7 Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Amanda Cruea- a local Paramedic, Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Founder. Amanda is a lifer, born and raised in Grant County. She's an Oak Hill grad that never wanted to leave her small town roots. Get ready to learn about the winding road of how Amanda's passions have led her to the life she has today.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Amanda Cruea- a local Paramedic, Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Founder. Amanda is a lifer, born and raised in Grant County. She's an Oak Hill grad that never wanted to leave her small town roots. Get ready to learn about the winding road of how Amanda's passions have led her to the life she has today.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Amanda Cruea- a local Paramedic, Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Founder. Amanda is a lifer, born and raised in Grant County. She’s an Oak Hill grad that never wanted to leave her small town roots. Get ready to learn about the winding road of how Amanda’s passions have led her to the life she has today. Where We Landed false No 2856 106 full Jeremy Hite Jeremy Hite https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jeremy-hite/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jeremy-hite/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:39:48 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/93674d6b-2d9f-3407-8124-4041aca5c82e Buckle up - you are in for some fun! WWL welcomes Jeremy Hite to the show. Moving to Grant County to attend IWU, Jeremy made this his home. Listen in as Jeremy shares his love for the county, fried foods, Disney, and teaches us to order the “Jeremy” at Starbucks.

]]> Buckle up - you are in for some fun! WWL welcomes Jeremy Hite to the show. Moving to Grant County to attend IWU, Jeremy made this his home. Listen in as Jeremy shares his love for the county, fried foods, Disney, and teaches us to order the “Jeremy” at Starbucks.

]]> Buckle up - you are in for some fun! WWL welcomes Jeremy Hite to the show. Moving to Grant County to attend IWU, Jeremy made this his home. Listen in as Jeremy shares his love for the county, fried foods, Disney, and teaches us to order the “Jeremy” at Starbucks. Where We Landed false No 2873 105 full Carol Hamilton Carol Hamilton https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/carol-hamilton/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/carol-hamilton/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:19:23 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/171c775e-56b9-31a2-90ef-1c0b690b2706 Meet Carol Hamilton, Everyone’s Favorite Volunteer! Or at least the WWL team has titled her. Listen in as we learn how Carol landed here, grew up here, her passion for volunteering, and how she always had a bathing suit in hand.

]]> Meet Carol Hamilton, Everyone’s Favorite Volunteer! Or at least the WWL team has titled her. Listen in as we learn how Carol landed here, grew up here, her passion for volunteering, and how she always had a bathing suit in hand.

]]> Meet Carol Hamilton, Everyone’s Favorite Volunteer! Or at least the WWL team has titled her. Listen in as we learn how Carol landed here, grew up here, her passion for volunteering, and how she always had a bathing suit in hand. Where We Landed false No 2778 104 full Dwight Ott Dwight Ott https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dwight-ott/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dwight-ott/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/ee7af92b-1816-3257-bd37-e1d6844bfa0c The team welcomes Dwight Ott to our first full episode of 2024! Scott, Alicia, and Iris learn how the Ott family chose Marion as their home based on the school system. Come on a ride as Dwight shares some of their best business practices, his philosophy on working hard & playing hard, and why they still choose Marion.

]]> The team welcomes Dwight Ott to our first full episode of 2024! Scott, Alicia, and Iris learn how the Ott family chose Marion as their home based on the school system. Come on a ride as Dwight shares some of their best business practices, his philosophy on working hard & playing hard, and why they still choose Marion.

]]> The team welcomes Dwight Ott to our first full episode of 2024! Scott, Alicia, and Iris learn how the Ott family chose Marion as their home based on the school system. Come on a ride as Dwight shares some of their best business practices, his philosophy on working hard & playing hard, and why they still choose Marion. Where We Landed false No 3013 103 full Where We Landed Returns! Where We Landed Returns! https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/where-we-landed-returns/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/where-we-landed-returns/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/477d29b5-daed-31e1-abe0-14755cea2259 We are back! Join the whole team - Alicia, Iris, Kylie, and Scott -as we celebrate 100 episodes and talk about what we have been up to on our break. We also take some time to reflect on the first 100 and look forward to the next 100!

]]> We are back! Join the whole team - Alicia, Iris, Kylie, and Scott -as we celebrate 100 episodes and talk about what we have been up to on our break. We also take some time to reflect on the first 100 and look forward to the next 100!

]]> We are back! Join the whole team - Alicia, Iris, Kylie, and Scott -as we celebrate 100 episodes and talk about what we have been up to on our break. We also take some time to reflect on the first 100 and look forward to the next 100! Where We Landed false No 2405 102 full Michael Lindsay Michael Lindsay https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michael-lindsay/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michael-lindsay/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d26db2e0-dc44-3c9a-a6c7-ecdc2d5a0cce Kylie and Alicia hold down the fort with our 100th guest Micheal Lindsay, President of Taylor University. With stops all along the east coast and southeast, learn how the Lindsay family has landed in Upland Indiana after a special prayer and a sleepless night. Learn how this girl dad spends his time off, about High-Low Buffalo, and what “Hinge Moments” means. What does a University President do to relax? Find out this week.

]]> Kylie and Alicia hold down the fort with our 100th guest Micheal Lindsay, President of Taylor University. With stops all along the east coast and southeast, learn how the Lindsay family has landed in Upland Indiana after a special prayer and a sleepless night. Learn how this girl dad spends his time off, about High-Low Buffalo, and what “Hinge Moments” means. What does a University President do to relax? Find out this week.

]]> Kylie and Alicia hold down the fort with our 100th guest Micheal Lindsay, President of Taylor University. With stops all along the east coast and southeast, learn how the Lindsay family has landed in Upland Indiana after a special prayer and a sleepless night. Learn how this girl dad spends his time off, about High-Low Buffalo, and what “Hinge Moments” means. What does a University President do to relax? Find out this week. Where We Landed false No 3127 101 full Cory Simon Cory Simon https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cory-simon/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cory-simon/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/f97a775e-ee59-3991-8856-303fc63cab6d Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Cory Simon, the Talent Recruiter for Summers Plumbing Heating and Cooling. Cory is a Gas City boomerang. An Ole Miss grad that was ready to not land in Grant County but here he is and raising his young family in the place where his family landed in 1936. Get ready to learn all you can about this Green Bay Packers owner and budding wedding officiant.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Cory Simon, the Talent Recruiter for Summers Plumbing Heating and Cooling. Cory is a Gas City boomerang. An Ole Miss grad that was ready to not land in Grant County but here he is and raising his young family in the place where his family landed in 1936. Get ready to learn all you can about this Green Bay Packers owner and budding wedding officiant.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Cory Simon, the Talent Recruiter for Summers Plumbing Heating and Cooling. Cory is a Gas City boomerang. An Ole Miss grad that was ready to not land in Grant County but here he is and raising his young family in the place where his family landed in 1936. Get ready to learn all you can about this Green Bay Packers owner and budding wedding officiant. Where We Landed false No 3242 100 full Kelly Scher Kelly Scher https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kelly-scher/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kelly-scher/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/250afdee-8cf5-3f6c-9f15-4d4c0bab913d Kelly Scher, Director of Fund Development at Carey Services, joins the show. Scott and Iris learn how Kelly landed in Grant County and it was basically the halfway point for jobs. Listen as we hear why she continues to choose Marion as her home, her passion for growth, and continuing to use the motto from 4-H “ Make the Best, Better”.

]]> Kelly Scher, Director of Fund Development at Carey Services, joins the show. Scott and Iris learn how Kelly landed in Grant County and it was basically the halfway point for jobs. Listen as we hear why she continues to choose Marion as her home, her passion for growth, and continuing to use the motto from 4-H “ Make the Best, Better”.

]]> Kelly Scher, Director of Fund Development at Carey Services, joins the show. Scott and Iris learn how Kelly landed in Grant County and it was basically the halfway point for jobs. Listen as we hear why she continues to choose Marion as her home, her passion for growth, and continuing to use the motto from 4-H “ Make the Best, Better”. Where We Landed false No 2965 99 full Haley Anderson Haley Anderson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/haley-anderson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/haley-anderson/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/786fcb6a-bfee-3bd4-8085-5bcb209ef21b Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome Haley Anderson, Operations Manager at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Listen in as we learn how Haley became passionate about Grant County. Originally from Columbus, IN, Haley wanted to make Grant County her home. Listen in as we learn how she knew IWU was the place for her, the importance of accessibility for visitors, and areas of opportunity for Grant County.

]]> Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome Haley Anderson, Operations Manager at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Listen in as we learn how Haley became passionate about Grant County. Originally from Columbus, IN, Haley wanted to make Grant County her home. Listen in as we learn how she knew IWU was the place for her, the importance of accessibility for visitors, and areas of opportunity for Grant County.

]]> Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome Haley Anderson, Operations Manager at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Listen in as we learn how Haley became passionate about Grant County. Originally from Columbus, IN, Haley wanted to make Grant County her home. Listen in as we learn how she knew IWU was the place for her, the importance of accessibility for visitors, and areas of opportunity for Grant County. Where We Landed false No 2768 98 full Amanda Varner Amanda Varner https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/amanda-varner/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/amanda-varner/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:08:16 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/c894e323-fcbc-3aa3-a1f2-e4ad21d7de98 WWL welcomes Northview Elementary Principal, Amanda Varner to the show. Listen in as we learn how she landed here. Born and raised in Grant county, her calling to servant leadership has kept her rooted in her hometown, along with family and a supportive community. Amanda shares her joys of ‘adventures’ and pursuit to remove the assumption she wants sauce on her sandwich!

]]> WWL welcomes Northview Elementary Principal, Amanda Varner to the show. Listen in as we learn how she landed here. Born and raised in Grant county, her calling to servant leadership has kept her rooted in her hometown, along with family and a supportive community. Amanda shares her joys of ‘adventures’ and pursuit to remove the assumption she wants sauce on her sandwich!

]]> WWL welcomes Northview Elementary Principal, Amanda Varner to the show. Listen in as we learn how she landed here. Born and raised in Grant county, her calling to servant leadership has kept her rooted in her hometown, along with family and a supportive community. Amanda shares her joys of ‘adventures’ and pursuit to remove the assumption she wants sauce on her sandwich! Where We Landed false No 3037 97 full Abel Garcia Abel Garcia https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/abel-garcia/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/abel-garcia/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:55:17 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/7d85bce4-e6d3-3bba-bc24-f476fe88a6b6 Scott and Iris have been left in charge and we have Abel Garcia, owner/operator of Tacos No Mas. Listen in as we learn how Abel made his way to Grant County, how he loves to serve people, and the definition of family is food. He dreams of being able to give back in a grander way… and maybe No Mas Karaoke?

]]> Scott and Iris have been left in charge and we have Abel Garcia, owner/operator of Tacos No Mas. Listen in as we learn how Abel made his way to Grant County, how he loves to serve people, and the definition of family is food. He dreams of being able to give back in a grander way… and maybe No Mas Karaoke?

]]> Scott and Iris have been left in charge and we have Abel Garcia, owner/operator of Tacos No Mas. Listen in as we learn how Abel made his way to Grant County, how he loves to serve people, and the definition of family is food. He dreams of being able to give back in a grander way… and maybe No Mas Karaoke? Where We Landed false No 2999 96 full Ambra Parker Ambra Parker https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ambra-parker/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ambra-parker/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/123f2e7c-3af2-3443-b079-2b8b129a9182 Get Suited & Booted for this interview with Ambra Parker, owner/operator of Parker’s Seafood! Listen in as Iris, Alicia and Kylie learn about how Ambra made her way back home. Ambra shares how the vision of her husband wanting to bring seafood to Marion came to life, what it's like to return to your hometown as an adult, and the differences in raising kids in urban vs rural environment.

]]> Get Suited & Booted for this interview with Ambra Parker, owner/operator of Parker’s Seafood! Listen in as Iris, Alicia and Kylie learn about how Ambra made her way back home. Ambra shares how the vision of her husband wanting to bring seafood to Marion came to life, what it's like to return to your hometown as an adult, and the differences in raising kids in urban vs rural environment.

]]> Get Suited & Booted for this interview with Ambra Parker, owner/operator of Parker’s Seafood! Listen in as Iris, Alicia and Kylie learn about how Ambra made her way back home. Ambra shares how the vision of her husband wanting to bring seafood to Marion came to life, what it’s like to return to your hometown as an adult, and the differences in raising kids in urban vs rural environment. Where We Landed false No 2931 95 full Mark Atkinson Mark Atkinson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mark-atkinson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mark-atkinson/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/61b5c644-833f-3230-a555-78b3b60a7ab3 Scott, Alicia, and Kylie sit down this week with a Gas City native Mark Atkinson. He boomeranged from Gas City to Macon, GA and back. He is a retired pastor from Eastview Wesleyan Church, father of 4 plus a bonus. Dedicated to cheering everyone on to live their best life, he has built some crazy connections. Learn what is next on the book and bucket list.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie sit down this week with a Gas City native Mark Atkinson. He boomeranged from Gas City to Macon, GA and back. He is a retired pastor from Eastview Wesleyan Church, father of 4 plus a bonus. Dedicated to cheering everyone on to live their best life, he has built some crazy connections. Learn what is next on the book and bucket list.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie sit down this week with a Gas City native Mark Atkinson. He boomeranged from Gas City to Macon, GA and back. He is a retired pastor from Eastview Wesleyan Church, father of 4 plus a bonus. Dedicated to cheering everyone on to live their best life, he has built some crazy connections. Learn what is next on the book and bucket list. Where We Landed false No 3060 94 full Brittany Howey Brittany Howey https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/brittany-howey/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/brittany-howey/#comments Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:37:41 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d889ad3d-3721-30fb-9deb-ccbdcb73febe On the show today, Alicia, Iris and Scott welcome Brittany Howey, Branch Manager for Star Bank. Brittany shares with us what it was like growing up in Grant County and why she chooses to commute for her job. The group answers some hard questions and Brittany encourages us each to “Be a Scott Miller” when you approach creating new relationships.

]]> On the show today, Alicia, Iris and Scott welcome Brittany Howey, Branch Manager for Star Bank. Brittany shares with us what it was like growing up in Grant County and why she chooses to commute for her job. The group answers some hard questions and Brittany encourages us each to “Be a Scott Miller” when you approach creating new relationships.

]]> On the show today, Alicia, Iris and Scott welcome Brittany Howey, Branch Manager for Star Bank. Brittany shares with us what it was like growing up in Grant County and why she chooses to commute for her job. The group answers some hard questions and Brittany encourages us each to “Be a Scott Miller” when you approach creating new relationships. Where We Landed false No 3404 93 full Michelle Peterson Michelle Peterson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michelle-peterson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michelle-peterson/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/7af9006b-d1de-348f-9c58-bd7a0bde0ce9 Today the group welcomes Michelle Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer of Via Credit Union. Listen in as we learn how Michelle is the luckiest person and loves an Ivanhoe’s strawberry shortcake. She shares how she made it to Grant County, loves how organizations work well together, and does not like escargot.

]]> Today the group welcomes Michelle Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer of Via Credit Union. Listen in as we learn how Michelle is the luckiest person and loves an Ivanhoe’s strawberry shortcake. She shares how she made it to Grant County, loves how organizations work well together, and does not like escargot.

]]> Today the group welcomes Michelle Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer of Via Credit Union. Listen in as we learn how Michelle is the luckiest person and loves an Ivanhoe’s strawberry shortcake. She shares how she made it to Grant County, loves how organizations work well together, and does not like escargot. Where We Landed false No 3212 92 full Sandi Chapman Sandi Chapman https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sandi-chapman/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sandi-chapman/#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:02:25 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/a137ae4c-adf3-35a2-87bc-9f5d00358dd6 Continuing our theme of educators in Grant County, Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome retired teacher, Sandi Chapman. Listen in as our favorite science teacher talks about all things - from learning to love Marion through basketball, using fruit flies to understand DNA, and her most favorite part of teaching will always be the students.

]]> Continuing our theme of educators in Grant County, Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome retired teacher, Sandi Chapman. Listen in as our favorite science teacher talks about all things - from learning to love Marion through basketball, using fruit flies to understand DNA, and her most favorite part of teaching will always be the students.

]]> Continuing our theme of educators in Grant County, Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome retired teacher, Sandi Chapman. Listen in as our favorite science teacher talks about all things - from learning to love Marion through basketball, using fruit flies to understand DNA, and her most favorite part of teaching will always be the students. Where We Landed false No 3141 91 full Rachel Roesch Rachel Roesch https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/rachel-roesch/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/rachel-roesch/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/cabda290-b28f-3fff-8164-47278916172c Our visits with local educators continues this week as Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat with Mississinewa High School Principal Rachel Roesch.  Listen in as we hear how Rachel and her family found Grant County, what she loves about her work, and what it's like raising three kids in Gas City!

]]> Our visits with local educators continues this week as Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat with Mississinewa High School Principal Rachel Roesch.  Listen in as we hear how Rachel and her family found Grant County, what she loves about her work, and what it's like raising three kids in Gas City!

]]> Our visits with local educators continues this week as Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat with Mississinewa High School Principal Rachel Roesch.  Listen in as we hear how Rachel and her family found Grant County, what she loves about her work, and what it’s like raising three kids in Gas City! Where We Landed false No 3211 90 full Terry Lakes Terry Lakes https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/terry-lakes/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/terry-lakes/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/ea338ccc-0e1e-3612-9bbd-ff24c87d76b7 We continue with our teacher theme as we approach the start of another school year! Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome one of their former teachers, Mr. Terry Lakes - and yes, we still call him Mr. Lakes because some habits are hard to break. Listen in as we learn how he discovered that teaching and coaching was for him, as early as an 8th grade student. We learn how he made his way to Marion, coached and taught for 41 years, and the importance of paying it forward.

]]> We continue with our teacher theme as we approach the start of another school year! Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome one of their former teachers, Mr. Terry Lakes - and yes, we still call him Mr. Lakes because some habits are hard to break. Listen in as we learn how he discovered that teaching and coaching was for him, as early as an 8th grade student. We learn how he made his way to Marion, coached and taught for 41 years, and the importance of paying it forward.

]]> We continue with our teacher theme as we approach the start of another school year! Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome one of their former teachers, Mr. Terry Lakes - and yes, we still call him Mr. Lakes because some habits are hard to break. Listen in as we learn how he discovered that teaching and coaching was for him, as early as an 8th grade student. We learn how he made his way to Marion, coached and taught for 41 years, and the importance of paying it forward. Where We Landed false No 3107 89 full John Ragan John Ragan https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/john-ragan/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/john-ragan/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/49b96165-a4de-35e2-9b66-13b7466e2d68 As we head towards the start of the school year, we are kicking off a series with local teachers!  Today we welcome Eastbrook High School engineering teacher, John Ragan. The team dives in to learn all about this Eastbrook and Taylor University grad that decided to give back to his alma mater and begin a state-of-the-art engineering program. Listen as we learn how he moved around, finally calling Grant County home and teaching future entrepreneurial engineers of the future.

]]> As we head towards the start of the school year, we are kicking off a series with local teachers!  Today we welcome Eastbrook High School engineering teacher, John Ragan. The team dives in to learn all about this Eastbrook and Taylor University grad that decided to give back to his alma mater and begin a state-of-the-art engineering program. Listen as we learn how he moved around, finally calling Grant County home and teaching future entrepreneurial engineers of the future.

]]> As we head towards the start of the school year, we are kicking off a series with local teachers!  Today we welcome Eastbrook High School engineering teacher, John Ragan. The team dives in to learn all about this Eastbrook and Taylor University grad that decided to give back to his alma mater and begin a state-of-the-art engineering program. Listen as we learn how he moved around, finally calling Grant County home and teaching future entrepreneurial engineers of the future. Where We Landed false No 2922 88 full Greg Tonagel Greg Tonagel https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/greg-tonagel/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/greg-tonagel/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/dd0ae989-1e8a-3059-a6a4-30f2629e24d6 The WWL crew has hit the road! It's the first time we are recording onsite and Greg Tonagel, head coach of IWU Men’s 3 time National Championship basketball team, has invited us into the locker room.  Ya’ll! Scott was starry-eyed! 

Listen in as we hear the story of a young basketball coach that made the move to Marion, IN at the encouragement of his younger brother, to take on the role as head coach for a men’s NAIA basketball team. Greg talks about growing up on a dairy farm, taking coaching advice from his kids,  the importance of asking a recruit the right questions, and why his calling is to coaching people not just basketball.

]]> The WWL crew has hit the road! It's the first time we are recording onsite and Greg Tonagel, head coach of IWU Men’s 3 time National Championship basketball team, has invited us into the locker room.  Ya’ll! Scott was starry-eyed! 

Listen in as we hear the story of a young basketball coach that made the move to Marion, IN at the encouragement of his younger brother, to take on the role as head coach for a men’s NAIA basketball team. Greg talks about growing up on a dairy farm, taking coaching advice from his kids,  the importance of asking a recruit the right questions, and why his calling is to coaching people not just basketball.

]]> The WWL crew has hit the road! It’s the first time we are recording onsite and Greg Tonagel, head coach of IWU Men’s 3 time National Championship basketball team, has invited us into the locker room.  Ya’ll! Scott was starry-eyed!  Listen in as we hear the story of a young basketball coach that made the move to Marion, IN at the encouragement of his younger brother, to take on the role as head coach for a men’s NAIA basketball team. Greg talks about growing up on a dairy farm, taking coaching advice from his kids,  the importance of asking a recruit the right questions, and why his calling is to coaching people not just basketball. Where We Landed false No 2893 87 full Josh Feuerstein Josh Feuerstein https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/josh-feuerstein/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/josh-feuerstein/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/8a5e652d-26ba-3ef5-9a24-4a8ce11d3058 Today, we welcome Josh Feuerstein, owner/operator of Strive Studio and the Loft at Strive, located in downtown Marion. Josh was born in Marion and moved a few times before returning to Marion. Listen in as he shares how his mom and aunt modeled a career of helping, a string of jobs and walking through the open door to become a small business owner.

]]> Today, we welcome Josh Feuerstein, owner/operator of Strive Studio and the Loft at Strive, located in downtown Marion. Josh was born in Marion and moved a few times before returning to Marion. Listen in as he shares how his mom and aunt modeled a career of helping, a string of jobs and walking through the open door to become a small business owner.

]]> Today, we welcome Josh Feuerstein, owner/operator of Strive Studio and the Loft at Strive, located in downtown Marion. Josh was born in Marion and moved a few times before returning to Marion. Listen in as he shares how his mom and aunt modeled a career of helping, a string of jobs and walking through the open door to become a small business owner. Where We Landed false No 3212 86 full Meagan Mathias Meagan Mathias https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/meagan-mathias/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/meagan-mathias/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:25:16 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/20f6caec-335e-3238-af5d-115b92a95f29 "It all began in the parking lot of a Winn Dixie”...You have to listen to hear the rest of it! Kylie, Iris, and Scott are excited to welcome Meagan Mathias with the Community Foundation!  Listen in as we learn how it all started, what growing up in Grant County was like and her desire to live where she could walk to work.

]]> "It all began in the parking lot of a Winn Dixie”...You have to listen to hear the rest of it! Kylie, Iris, and Scott are excited to welcome Meagan Mathias with the Community Foundation!  Listen in as we learn how it all started, what growing up in Grant County was like and her desire to live where she could walk to work.

]]> ”It all began in the parking lot of a Winn Dixie”...You have to listen to hear the rest of it! Kylie, Iris, and Scott are excited to welcome Meagan Mathias with the Community Foundation!  Listen in as we learn how it all started, what growing up in Grant County was like and her desire to live where she could walk to work. Where We Landed false No 3255 85 full Evan King Evan King https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/evan-king/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/evan-king/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:35:33 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/062b2e05-2828-3152-9512-d37d6e85a1b0 Evan King joins Alicia, Scott, and Iris on today’s episode of Where We Landed. Evan is an insurance agent with Health Markets located in downtown Marion. Listen in as we learn how Evan found his way to IWU, interned for the Toledo Mud Hens, and models the level of integrity he learned from his grandpa.

]]> Evan King joins Alicia, Scott, and Iris on today’s episode of Where We Landed. Evan is an insurance agent with Health Markets located in downtown Marion. Listen in as we learn how Evan found his way to IWU, interned for the Toledo Mud Hens, and models the level of integrity he learned from his grandpa.

]]> Evan King joins Alicia, Scott, and Iris on today’s episode of Where We Landed. Evan is an insurance agent with Health Markets located in downtown Marion. Listen in as we learn how Evan found his way to IWU, interned for the Toledo Mud Hens, and models the level of integrity he learned from his grandpa. Where We Landed false No 3403 84 full James Beyioku James Beyioku https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/james-beyioku/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/james-beyioku/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/6f49f2a3-376f-30f4-9372-0ddeda9f76dc Alicia, Kylie, and Iris welcome James Beyioku - Project Manager at the Grant County Economic Growth Council. This episode is poppin’! James talks about finding his support system and teaches us that there is a cross-fit gym in Upland! Listen in as we learn how James, who was born in LA moved to Marion, learned how to adjust to seasonal weather, Midwest food, and how to rest.

]]> Alicia, Kylie, and Iris welcome James Beyioku - Project Manager at the Grant County Economic Growth Council. This episode is poppin’! James talks about finding his support system and teaches us that there is a cross-fit gym in Upland! Listen in as we learn how James, who was born in LA moved to Marion, learned how to adjust to seasonal weather, Midwest food, and how to rest.

]]> Alicia, Kylie, and Iris welcome James Beyioku - Project Manager at the Grant County Economic Growth Council. This episode is poppin’! James talks about finding his support system and teaches us that there is a cross-fit gym in Upland! Listen in as we learn how James, who was born in LA moved to Marion, learned how to adjust to seasonal weather, Midwest food, and how to rest. Where We Landed false No 3795 83 full Rick Reyes Rick Reyes https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/rick-reyes/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/rick-reyes/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:21:18 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/c8122e3c-0dc6-36eb-928b-74b07a05abc5 This week on WWL Alicia, Kylie and Scott are joined by Rick Reyes. Rick shares his story of growing up in Marion, his time at Jones Middle school, and working hard to win the heart of a smart pretty blonde. After he served in the United States military and toured all around the world, Rick landed back in his hometown of Marion. Today he runs a professional security business and has one of the largest 4th of July displays in Grant County. We hope you enjoy this explosive episode full of surprises and laughter.

]]> This week on WWL Alicia, Kylie and Scott are joined by Rick Reyes. Rick shares his story of growing up in Marion, his time at Jones Middle school, and working hard to win the heart of a smart pretty blonde. After he served in the United States military and toured all around the world, Rick landed back in his hometown of Marion. Today he runs a professional security business and has one of the largest 4th of July displays in Grant County. We hope you enjoy this explosive episode full of surprises and laughter.

]]> This week on WWL Alicia, Kylie and Scott are joined by Rick Reyes. Rick shares his story of growing up in Marion, his time at Jones Middle school, and working hard to win the heart of a smart pretty blonde. After he served in the United States military and toured all around the world, Rick landed back in his hometown of Marion. Today he runs a professional security business and has one of the largest 4th of July displays in Grant County. We hope you enjoy this explosive episode full of surprises and laughter. Where We Landed false No 2895 82 full Mike Conn Mike Conn https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mike-conn/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mike-conn/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/33e6c06f-9617-31b4-9b1f-08f7d24d315c Dr. Mike Conn, Chief Medical Officer with Radiant Health, joins the WWL crew to share how he landed in Marion/Grant County. Dr. Conn, originally from southern California, was a Naval medical officer that decided to move on. That unexpectedly brought him to Marion, IN by way of Grant-Blackford Mental Health. Listen in as we learn how he met his wife, where he lived in his early Grant County days, and that TikTok is an acceptable form of self-care.

]]> Dr. Mike Conn, Chief Medical Officer with Radiant Health, joins the WWL crew to share how he landed in Marion/Grant County. Dr. Conn, originally from southern California, was a Naval medical officer that decided to move on. That unexpectedly brought him to Marion, IN by way of Grant-Blackford Mental Health. Listen in as we learn how he met his wife, where he lived in his early Grant County days, and that TikTok is an acceptable form of self-care.

]]> Dr. Mike Conn, Chief Medical Officer with Radiant Health, joins the WWL crew to share how he landed in Marion/Grant County. Dr. Conn, originally from southern California, was a Naval medical officer that decided to move on. That unexpectedly brought him to Marion, IN by way of Grant-Blackford Mental Health. Listen in as we learn how he met his wife, where he lived in his early Grant County days, and that TikTok is an acceptable form of self-care. Where We Landed false No 3005 81 full Anthony Decker Anthony Decker https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/anthony-decker/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/anthony-decker/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/3e63e916-9b5f-365d-a5e1-b58f89b1ef0c Listen in to this episode with, with Scott, Alicia, and Iris as they welcome Anthony Decker. He is an entrepreneur, drummer in a garage band, passionate history keeper and an Irish pub enthusiast.  Anthony is the owner of Living Forward ABA, LVF Properties and the soon-to-be opened, The Old Fitz Public House. Anthony shares he was born in Marion and left for school in Fort Wayne. He describes the Marion ‘tractor pull’ that brought he and his high school sweetheart back home to raise their family and build their business.

]]> Listen in to this episode with, with Scott, Alicia, and Iris as they welcome Anthony Decker. He is an entrepreneur, drummer in a garage band, passionate history keeper and an Irish pub enthusiast.  Anthony is the owner of Living Forward ABA, LVF Properties and the soon-to-be opened, The Old Fitz Public House. Anthony shares he was born in Marion and left for school in Fort Wayne. He describes the Marion ‘tractor pull’ that brought he and his high school sweetheart back home to raise their family and build their business.

]]> Listen in to this episode with, with Scott, Alicia, and Iris as they welcome Anthony Decker. He is an entrepreneur, drummer in a garage band, passionate history keeper and an Irish pub enthusiast. Anthony is the owner of Living Forward ABA, LVF Properties and the soon-to-be opened, The Old Fitz Public House. Anthony shares he was born in Marion and left for school in Fort Wayne. He describes the Marion ‘tractor pull’ that brought he and his high school sweetheart back home to raise their family and build their business. Where We Landed false No 3157 80 full Cindy Briggs Cindy Briggs https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cindy-briggs/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/cindy-briggs/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/da4ac6f2-8fe0-3569-b742-0bdb98695fe5 Join us today as Alicia, Scott, and Kylie start this episode with a lively bee conversation and welcome Dr. Cindy Briggs to share her story. Cindy talks about how a job brought her and her family to Grant County and has stayed for business and community. She recounts how she moved around and when she came here, she made the effort to connect and become a part of the community. Listen is as she talks about her hobby of collecting degrees, her love of the entrepreneurial spark, becoming a RAD advocate and her adventures in homeschooling her children.

]]> Join us today as Alicia, Scott, and Kylie start this episode with a lively bee conversation and welcome Dr. Cindy Briggs to share her story. Cindy talks about how a job brought her and her family to Grant County and has stayed for business and community. She recounts how she moved around and when she came here, she made the effort to connect and become a part of the community. Listen is as she talks about her hobby of collecting degrees, her love of the entrepreneurial spark, becoming a RAD advocate and her adventures in homeschooling her children.

]]> Join us today as Alicia, Scott, and Kylie start this episode with a lively bee conversation and welcome Dr. Cindy Briggs to share her story. Cindy talks about how a job brought her and her family to Grant County and has stayed for business and community. She recounts how she moved around and when she came here, she made the effort to connect and become a part of the community. Listen is as she talks about her hobby of collecting degrees, her love of the entrepreneurial spark, becoming a RAD advocate and her adventures in homeschooling her children. Where We Landed false No 3393 79 full Jen Bennett Jen Bennett https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jen-bennett/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jen-bennett/#comments Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/684a464a-0c5c-366b-ab09-6f22bcb29c56 The Team welcomes Dr. Jen Bennett to Where We Landed! Kylie, Alicia, and Iris spend the next 40 minutes learning all things Jen! But the most pressing question the team wants to know, is how someone that grew up in Key West, FL landed here! Listen in as we learn how she learned that education was for her, finding the one good guy in Miami, and just how easy it was to find her community here in Marion.

]]> The Team welcomes Dr. Jen Bennett to Where We Landed! Kylie, Alicia, and Iris spend the next 40 minutes learning all things Jen! But the most pressing question the team wants to know, is how someone that grew up in Key West, FL landed here! Listen in as we learn how she learned that education was for her, finding the one good guy in Miami, and just how easy it was to find her community here in Marion.

]]> The Team welcomes Dr. Jen Bennett to Where We Landed! Kylie, Alicia, and Iris spend the next 40 minutes learning all things Jen! But the most pressing question the team wants to know, is how someone that grew up in Key West, FL landed here! Listen in as we learn how she learned that education was for her, finding the one good guy in Miami, and just how easy it was to find her community here in Marion. Where We Landed false No 3068 76 full Jon Kulaga Jon Kulaga https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jon-kulaga/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jon-kulaga/#comments Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/9360de47-5691-392a-86fb-6e953aa781bf Alicia, Scott and Iris welcome Indiana Wesleyan University President - Dr. Jon Kulaga - to the show. Listen in as we learn about how he landed here, his pathway through higher education, his first impressions of Marion, and how opportunity motivates him.

]]> Alicia, Scott and Iris welcome Indiana Wesleyan University President - Dr. Jon Kulaga - to the show. Listen in as we learn about how he landed here, his pathway through higher education, his first impressions of Marion, and how opportunity motivates him.

]]> Alicia, Scott and Iris welcome Indiana Wesleyan University President - Dr. Jon Kulaga - to the show. Listen in as we learn about how he landed here, his pathway through higher education, his first impressions of Marion, and how opportunity motivates him. Where We Landed false No 3222 78 full Susan Reese Susan Reese https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/susan-reese/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/susan-reese/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/54dfff7c-49c3-39db-aec6-c694fe19b6b6 You guys are in for a treat! The WWL team welcomes Susan Reese - a realtor with FC Tucker. Born in Thailand into a military family and moving often, she shares how a cute boy brought her here and she has adopted Marion as her hometown. Listen in as Susan shares her story with charm, humor, and you might learn a little something about The Rabe?

]]> You guys are in for a treat! The WWL team welcomes Susan Reese - a realtor with FC Tucker. Born in Thailand into a military family and moving often, she shares how a cute boy brought her here and she has adopted Marion as her hometown. Listen in as Susan shares her story with charm, humor, and you might learn a little something about The Rabe?

]]> You guys are in for a treat! The WWL team welcomes Susan Reese - a realtor with FC Tucker. Born in Thailand into a military family and moving often, she shares how a cute boy brought her here and she has adopted Marion as her hometown. Listen in as Susan shares her story with charm, humor, and you might learn a little something about The Rabe? Where We Landed false No 2984 77 full Joselyn Whitticker Joselyn Whitticker https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/joselyn-whitticker/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/joselyn-whitticker/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:25:59 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/8d25d8c1-bce8-36d1-9102-b7ded3506786 Alicia and Iris are left to run the show today and when the cat's away the mice will play! Join us for today's ride as we welcome Joselyn Whitticker to the show.  Born on her family farm in Blackfish, AR, she made her way to Grant County as a single mom in 1990.  Listen as she shares about her role as an education administrator, learning to balance time as a working mom and the importance of showing up every day for kids.

]]> Alicia and Iris are left to run the show today and when the cat's away the mice will play! Join us for today's ride as we welcome Joselyn Whitticker to the show.  Born on her family farm in Blackfish, AR, she made her way to Grant County as a single mom in 1990.  Listen as she shares about her role as an education administrator, learning to balance time as a working mom and the importance of showing up every day for kids.

]]> Where We Landed false No 3693 75 full Sara James Sara James https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sara-james/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sara-james/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/f7a6417c-2c8a-392f-81b4-1e37d5e40cf7 WWL welcomes a Grant County boomerang, Sara James, to this week’s show. She is the owner of the Sara James Design and works at Taylor University in the Advancement department. We learn about how she loves the hunt to find items to be used in design and always encourages clients to use what they have. Listen as she talks about her village in Upland, discussing how spaces that we spend time in affect our whole health, and learning that she might be cheugy?                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

]]> WWL welcomes a Grant County boomerang, Sara James, to this week’s show. She is the owner of the Sara James Design and works at Taylor University in the Advancement department. We learn about how she loves the hunt to find items to be used in design and always encourages clients to use what they have. Listen as she talks about her village in Upland, discussing how spaces that we spend time in affect our whole health, and learning that she might be cheugy?                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

]]> WWL welcomes a Grant County boomerang, Sara James, to this week’s show. She is the owner of the Sara James Design and works at Taylor University in the Advancement department. We learn about how she loves the hunt to find items to be used in design and always encourages clients to use what they have. Listen as she talks about her village in Upland, discussing how spaces that we spend time in affect our whole health, and learning that she might be cheugy? Where We Landed false No 3618 74 full Andrew Sprock Andrew Sprock https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/andrew-sprock/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/andrew-sprock/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/7426f876-29d8-3460-8fdb-70d5bafa57b1 Andrew Sprock, Executive Director of Circles of Grant County, joins Kylie, Iris, and Alicia in the studio today. Andrew talks about his work with Circles, the importance of removing barriers for those living in poverty and building supportive communities for families. You will hear about how he and his family made their way to Grant County, how he is learning to model behavior for his bi-racial children, and meeting his wife when they both were 10 years old.

]]> Andrew Sprock, Executive Director of Circles of Grant County, joins Kylie, Iris, and Alicia in the studio today. Andrew talks about his work with Circles, the importance of removing barriers for those living in poverty and building supportive communities for families. You will hear about how he and his family made their way to Grant County, how he is learning to model behavior for his bi-racial children, and meeting his wife when they both were 10 years old.

]]> Andrew Sprock, Executive Director of Circles of Grant County, joins Kylie, Iris and Alicia in the studio today. Andrew talks about his work with Circles, the importance of removing barriers for those living in poverty and building supportive communities for families. You will hear about how he and his family made their way to Grant County, how he is learning to model behavior for his bi-racial children, and meeting his wife when they both were 10 years old. Where We Landed false No 3267 73 full Tim Gillum Tim Gillum https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-gillum/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-gillum/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/ca96308c-32ab-30a6-9a14-97524c7b4db9 This episode, Scott, Kylie, and Iris learn how Texas born and raised Dr. Tim Gillum landed in Grant County.  He is a doctor of Otolaryngology and Chief of Surgery at Marion Health. The doc shares how he ‘thought’ he was just passing through, his love of DMB and why anyone should cherish this ‘diamond in the rough’, we call home.

]]> This episode, Scott, Kylie, and Iris learn how Texas born and raised Dr. Tim Gillum landed in Grant County.  He is a doctor of Otolaryngology and Chief of Surgery at Marion Health. The doc shares how he ‘thought’ he was just passing through, his love of DMB and why anyone should cherish this ‘diamond in the rough’, we call home.

]]> This episode, Scott, Kylie, and Iris learn how Texas born and raised Dr. Tim Gillum landed in Grant County.  He is a doctor of Otolaryngology and Chief of Surgery at Marion Health. The doc shares how he ‘thought’ he was just passing through, his love of DMB and why anyone should cherish this ‘diamond in the rough’, we call home. Where We Landed false No 3389 72 full Steve Quaderer Steve Quaderer https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/steve-quaderer/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/steve-quaderer/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:12:53 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/5d97ee6b-834d-3af0-9fd4-7e77b024ce67 Alicia and Kylie chat today with Steve Quaderer. Growing up in Angola, Steve was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to Manchester University to play baseball. Listen in as Steve tells us how his own coaches, mentors, and life experiences led him to the work and life he leads today with his wife and two sons in Gas City.

A word of care. Toward the end of this episode, Steve shares his story of a close family member's suicide. Please use caution when listening as this topic may trigger distress.

]]> Alicia and Kylie chat today with Steve Quaderer. Growing up in Angola, Steve was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to Manchester University to play baseball. Listen in as Steve tells us how his own coaches, mentors, and life experiences led him to the work and life he leads today with his wife and two sons in Gas City.

A word of care. Toward the end of this episode, Steve shares his story of a close family member's suicide. Please use caution when listening as this topic may trigger distress.

]]> Alicia and Kylie chat today with Steve Quaderer. Growing up in Angola, Steve was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to Manchester University to play baseball. Listen in as Steve tells us how his own coaches, mentors, and life experiences led him to the work and life he leads today with his wife and two sons in Gas City. A word of care. Toward the end of this episode, Steve shares his story of a close family member’s suicide. Please use caution when listening as this topic may trigger distress. Where We Landed false No 3261 71 full Pam Green Pam Green https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/pam-green/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/pam-green/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/24a69cf8-94dd-3d47-a9c1-034ca1944380 Kylie and Alicia team up today to chat with Pam Green. Pam, of the "4th street Daggys", tells the story of how she made it from Mishiwaka to rural Grant County. Pam has spent her life growing relationships and flowers. We hope you enjoy this story of how Pam became "The Flower Cart Lady"!

]]> Kylie and Alicia team up today to chat with Pam Green. Pam, of the "4th street Daggys", tells the story of how she made it from Mishiwaka to rural Grant County. Pam has spent her life growing relationships and flowers. We hope you enjoy this story of how Pam became "The Flower Cart Lady"!

]]> Kylie and Alicia team up today to chat with Pam Green. Pam, of the ”4th street Daggys”, tells the story of how she made it from Mishiwaka to rural Grant County. Pam has spent her life growing relationships and flowers. We hope you enjoy this story of how Pam became ”The Flower Cart Lady”! Where We Landed false No 3120 70 full LeeAnna Smith LeeAnna Smith https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/leeanna-smith/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/leeanna-smith/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e714386b-5c96-3b15-8b0b-417f1f3403e8 Calling all Readers! This is the episode for you! Today, Kylie and Iris welcome LeeAnna Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Grant County. LeeAnna, born and raised in Gas City, shares how she landed back in Grant County. An avid reader and proclaimed "Bestie" with her Librarians growing up, LeeAnna talks about her need to feel connected to her community, her first date with her husband that ended in a handshake, and the importance of realizing your potential. Oh! And her top book recommendations from 2022.

]]> Calling all Readers! This is the episode for you! Today, Kylie and Iris welcome LeeAnna Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Grant County. LeeAnna, born and raised in Gas City, shares how she landed back in Grant County. An avid reader and proclaimed "Bestie" with her Librarians growing up, LeeAnna talks about her need to feel connected to her community, her first date with her husband that ended in a handshake, and the importance of realizing your potential. Oh! And her top book recommendations from 2022.

]]> Calling all Readers! This is the episode for you! Today, Kylie and Iris welcome LeeAnna Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Grant County. LeeAnna, born and raised in Gas City, shares how she landed back in Grant County. An avid reader and proclaimed ”Bestie” with her Librarians growing up, LeeAnna talks about her need to feel connected to her community, her first date with her husband that ended in a handshake, and the importance of realizing your potential. Oh! And her top book recommendations from 2022. Where We Landed false No 3185 69 full Liz Wright Liz Wright https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/liz-wright/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/liz-wright/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:45:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/301f5319-ece8-32a6-99cc-f0b1935fa7fd Liz Wright, Executive Director of the Senior Center, is in studio today. Go on this ride as we learn about all the experiences she has had in her career; from a 21-year-old running a bar, selling real estate, and being the director of the Community Foundation. Listen in as she talks about blazing the trail for women in business, learning how to make ham -n- beans and did she say, run the FBI?!

]]> Liz Wright, Executive Director of the Senior Center, is in studio today. Go on this ride as we learn about all the experiences she has had in her career; from a 21-year-old running a bar, selling real estate, and being the director of the Community Foundation. Listen in as she talks about blazing the trail for women in business, learning how to make ham -n- beans and did she say, run the FBI?!

]]> Liz Wright, Executive Director of the Senior Center, is in studio today. Go on this ride as we learn about all the experiences she has had in her career; from a 21-year-old running a bar, selling real estate, and being the director of the Community Foundation. Listen in as she talks about blazing the trail for women in business, learning how to make ham -n- beans and did she say, run the FBI?! Where We Landed false No 2969 63 full Angel & Trent Dailey Angel & Trent Dailey https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/angel-trent-dailey/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/angel-trent-dailey/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/831797fa-4305-3cd3-93d0-18ec69d776b3 This last week in February, the team welcomes Trent and Angel Dailey to the show. Listen in as we learn how they met, how Angel gave Marion a chance, and the impact Trent hopes to leave on his hometown. 

]]> This last week in February, the team welcomes Trent and Angel Dailey to the show. Listen in as we learn how they met, how Angel gave Marion a chance, and the impact Trent hopes to leave on his hometown. 

]]> This last week in February, the team welcomes Trent and Angel Dailey to the show. Listen in as we learn how they met, how Angel gave Marion a chance, and the impact Trent hopes to leave on his hometown. Where We Landed false No 3068 68 full Shayona & Paul Funches Shayona & Paul Funches https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/shayona-paul-funches/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/shayona-paul-funches/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/cefd1681-3aaf-3d8e-88b4-b54ae01c9dbb Today, Paul and Shayona Funches join the WWL team in studio. Listen in as we learn how the Funches landed in Marion – and spoiler, it wasn’t Shayona! They share what the United States of Mommy & Daddy means, their passion for youth and their proudest moments.

]]> Today, Paul and Shayona Funches join the WWL team in studio. Listen in as we learn how the Funches landed in Marion – and spoiler, it wasn’t Shayona! They share what the United States of Mommy & Daddy means, their passion for youth and their proudest moments.

]]> Today, Paul and Shayona Funches join the WWL team in studio. Listen in as we learn how the Funches landed in Marion – and spoiler, it wasn’t Shayona! They share what the United States of Mommy & Daddy means, their passion for youth and their proudest moments. Where We Landed false No 3282 67 full Jil & Ron Mazellan Jil & Ron Mazellan https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jil-ron-mazellan/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jil-ron-mazellan/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:02:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/330d4003-8d8a-36ed-a8fa-b113f61ea72f Welcome back to the month of Love! WWL is happy to welcome Ron and Jil Mazellan. Scott, Iris & Kylie learn how the Mazellans made Marion their home. Ron shares how he believes that art is the center of thriving communities. We learn how Jil was the catalyst for her family making the move to call this their home and finding a place where she is related to everyone.

]]> Welcome back to the month of Love! WWL is happy to welcome Ron and Jil Mazellan. Scott, Iris & Kylie learn how the Mazellans made Marion their home. Ron shares how he believes that art is the center of thriving communities. We learn how Jil was the catalyst for her family making the move to call this their home and finding a place where she is related to everyone.

]]> Welcome back to the month of Love! WWL is happy to welcome Ron and Jil Mazellan. Scott, Iris & Kylie learn how the Mazellans made Marion their home. Ron shares how he believes that art is the center of thriving communities. We learn how Jil was the catalyst for her family making the move to call this their home and finding a place where she is related to everyone. Where We Landed false No 3796 66 full Sarah & Craig Persinger Sarah & Craig Persinger https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sarah-craig-persinger/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sarah-craig-persinger/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/b21b331d-5d16-3b1a-b8ad-fbcf8b23cddc Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.  

Welcome to the “love month” of February! We are trying something new and featuring couples all month long. 

First up, Scott, Kylie and Iris welcome Craig and Sarah Persinger…and Carmen, too! Set aside a little more time as we dig into the story of the Persingers, from meeting in a bar, Craig’s proposal, and their favorite place to visit. Listen in as we learn all things about how they landed here, why they stay and the importance of employing dirty tricks! 

 You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! 

]]> Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.  

Welcome to the “love month” of February! We are trying something new and featuring couples all month long. 

First up, Scott, Kylie and Iris welcome Craig and Sarah Persinger…and Carmen, too! Set aside a little more time as we dig into the story of the Persingers, from meeting in a bar, Craig’s proposal, and their favorite place to visit. Listen in as we learn all things about how they landed here, why they stay and the importance of employing dirty tricks! 

 You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! 

]]> Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them. Welcome to the “love month” of February! We are trying something new and featuring couples all month long. First up, Scott, Kylie and Iris welcome Craig and Sarah Persinger…and Carmen, too! Set aside a little more time as we dig into the story of the Persingers, from meeting in a bar, Craig’s proposal, and their favorite place to visit. Listen in as we learn all things about how they landed here, why they stay and the importance of employing dirty tricks! You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! Where We Landed false No 4238 65 full Les Korporal Les Korporal https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/les-korporal/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/les-korporal/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:05:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/0939a7c9-90a5-3170-9564-b633c29a2249 Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome Les Korporal, owner of Modern Machine & Tool. Born and raised in Grant County, Les talks about growing up here, learning to problem solve through fabrication and his passion for the unheard-of sport of tractor pulls.

]]> Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome Les Korporal, owner of Modern Machine & Tool. Born and raised in Grant County, Les talks about growing up here, learning to problem solve through fabrication and his passion for the unheard-of sport of tractor pulls.

]]> Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome Les Korporal, owner of Modern Machine & Tool. Born and raised in Grant County, Les talks about growing up here, learning to problem solve through fabrication and his passion for the unheard-of sport of tractor pulls. Greater Grant County false No 2755 64 full Michelle Bunker Michelle Bunker https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michelle-bunker/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michelle-bunker/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/04e0a3c2-e93a-3e75-966e-80077d648a2a Kylie, Scott and Iris welcome Michelle Bunker, Agency Owner & Director of Employer Group Benefits with Insurance Management Group. The team hears how Michelle landed in Marion and her love of this community. Listen in as she talks about how she could not imagine life anywhere else, the path she took to success, and her undefeated soccer coaching record.

]]> Kylie, Scott and Iris welcome Michelle Bunker, Agency Owner & Director of Employer Group Benefits with Insurance Management Group. The team hears how Michelle landed in Marion and her love of this community. Listen in as she talks about how she could not imagine life anywhere else, the path she took to success, and her undefeated soccer coaching record.

]]> Kylie, Scott and Iris welcome Michelle Bunker, Agency Owner & Director of Employer Group Benefits with Insurance Management Group. The team hears how Michelle landed in Marion and her love of this community. Listen in as she talks about how she could not imagine life anywhere else, the path she took to success, and her undefeated soccer coaching record. Where We Landed false No 3107 62 full Jonathan Perez Jonathan Perez https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jonathan-perez/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jonathan-perez/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/51972430-7cf5-3c6f-a84f-98779abcc7aa Today the team welcomes our good friend, Jonathan Perez, Upland Town Manager. Listen in as Jonathan shares his family’s story of immigrating from Cuba and making Marion their home. Jonathan tells us how Alicia once saved his life, his success in running campaigns, and how family defines home.

]]> Today the team welcomes our good friend, Jonathan Perez, Upland Town Manager. Listen in as Jonathan shares his family’s story of immigrating from Cuba and making Marion their home. Jonathan tells us how Alicia once saved his life, his success in running campaigns, and how family defines home.

]]> Today the team welcomes our good friend, Jonathan Perez, Upland Town Manager. Listen in as Jonathan shares his family’s story of immigrating from Cuba and making Marion their home. Jonathan tells us how Alicia once saved his life, his success in running campaigns, and how family defines home. Where We Landed false No 3132 61 full Curtisha Bell Curtisha Bell https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/curtisha-bell/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/curtisha-bell/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/cb1660b2-12fe-3296-8949-88706361801a It’s lady’s day in the studio! Curtisha Bell, an RN serving in multiple roles, joins the Where We Landed show today to talk about her journey to Marion. Growing up she moved a lot and made fast friends in every place. Listen in as Curtisha shares her passion for connecting, her drive to help kids and the prediction a psychic made 13 years ago that is still holding true.

]]> It’s lady’s day in the studio! Curtisha Bell, an RN serving in multiple roles, joins the Where We Landed show today to talk about her journey to Marion. Growing up she moved a lot and made fast friends in every place. Listen in as Curtisha shares her passion for connecting, her drive to help kids and the prediction a psychic made 13 years ago that is still holding true.

]]> It’s lady’s day in the studio! Curtisha Bell, an RN serving in multiple roles, joins the Where We Landed show today to talk about her journey to Marion. Growing up she moved a lot and made fast friends in every place. Listen in as Curtisha shares her passion for connecting, her drive to help kids and the prediction a psychic made 13 years ago that is still holding true. United Way of Grant County false No 2809 60 full Alex Warren Alex Warren https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/alex-warren/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/alex-warren/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e15b7fe6-e30e-3595-a415-624173f8437d Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.  

Today, Alex Warren, Physical Therapist with Athletico, shares how her studies in physical therapy brought her to Marion.  She accepted a short-term contract to work with Marion General Hospital and 3 ½ years later Marion became her home. Listen, as Alex shares why Marion is her venue to call home 

 You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! 

]]> Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.  

Today, Alex Warren, Physical Therapist with Athletico, shares how her studies in physical therapy brought her to Marion.  She accepted a short-term contract to work with Marion General Hospital and 3 ½ years later Marion became her home. Listen, as Alex shares why Marion is her venue to call home 

 You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! 

]]> Happy Thanksgiving! Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.   Today, Alex Warren, Physical Therapist with Athletico, shares how her studies in physical therapy brought her to Marion. She accepted a short-term contract to work with Marion General Hospital and 3 ½ years later Marion became her home. Listen, as Alex shares why Marion is her venue to call home   You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! United Way of Grant County false No 3113 59 full Scott Miller Scott Miller https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/scott-miller/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/scott-miller/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/335cc115-f557-336f-8d4f-d231facd6465 Today is the Day! Scott is finally in the hot seat! Scott shares why he instantly fell in love with Marion and felt welcome. Listen in as Scott shares about his family, his interests in business and passion for people.

]]> Today is the Day! Scott is finally in the hot seat! Scott shares why he instantly fell in love with Marion and felt welcome. Listen in as Scott shares about his family, his interests in business and passion for people.

]]> Today is the Day! Scott is finally in the hot seat! Scott shares why he instantly fell in love with Marion and felt welcome. Listen in as Scott shares about his family, his interests in business and passion for people. United Way of Grant County false No 3081 58 full Alex Huskey Alex Huskey https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/alex-huskey/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/alex-huskey/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/326f154f-31c1-3f6a-8683-5deb686f1f11 In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education.

BONUS- Is this the episode that Scott gets a “W”? Tune in to find out!

]]> In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education.

BONUS- Is this the episode that Scott gets a “W”? Tune in to find out!

]]> In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education. BONUS- Is this the episode that Scott gets a “W”? Tune in to find out! United Way of Grant County false No 3089 57 full Gabi Bradley Gabi Bradley https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/gabi-bradley/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/gabi-bradley/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e5d3311f-e690-3ab8-b6d3-b4883264512e Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella’s Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor. 

]]> Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella’s Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor. 

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 2544 56 full Eric Marshall Eric Marshall https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/eric-marshall/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/eric-marshall/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/376c50ec-6c2b-3cf9-a012-896166931d67 Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?”

]]> Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?”

]]> Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?” United Way of Grant County false No 3129 55 full Dennis Roach Dennis Roach https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dennis-roach/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dennis-roach/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/86f8969b-3c58-30f1-9e0f-428cda7e75ce Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events  - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park.  Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less.

]]> Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events  - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park.  Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less.

]]> Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events  - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park.  Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less. United Way of Grant County false No 2953 54 full Ryan Kellermeyer Ryan Kellermeyer https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ryan-kellermeyer/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ryan-kellermeyer/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d985f0e2-f003-3061-b551-05536d98c32d Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a neighborhood garden.

]]> Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a neighborhood garden.

]]> Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a neighborhood garden. United Way of Grant County false No 3310 53 full Carla Tucker Carla Tucker https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/carla-tucker/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/carla-tucker/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/b8f8df7b-9f16-3a73-8b64-e69c5f7669b7 Kylie and Iris are back in studio with Scott, as they welcome Carla Tucker. Carla made her way to Grant County from South Dakota and has remained - Marion is her home. Carla has given her time to many places- Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Chamber Ambassadors, Civic Theatre and CSA.  She shares “5 ingredients to make me happy” which include get involved, visit festivals, sing, go to live theatre, and tutor a student.

]]> Kylie and Iris are back in studio with Scott, as they welcome Carla Tucker. Carla made her way to Grant County from South Dakota and has remained - Marion is her home. Carla has given her time to many places- Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Chamber Ambassadors, Civic Theatre and CSA.  She shares “5 ingredients to make me happy” which include get involved, visit festivals, sing, go to live theatre, and tutor a student.

]]> Kylie and Iris are back in studio with Scott, as they welcome Carla Tucker. Carla made her way to Grant County from South Dakota and has remained - Marion is her home. Carla has given her time to many places- Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Chamber Ambassadors, Civic Theatre and CSA.  She shares “5 ingredients to make me happy” which include get involved, visit festivals, sing, go to live theatre, and tutor a student. United Way of Grant County false No 2713 52 full Alicia Hazelwood Alicia Hazelwood https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/alicia-hazelwood/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/alicia-hazelwood/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/9c03db3e-4e9e-3eff-a19b-66d39d9df61c Today, Scott and Kirk put co-host Alicia Hazelwood in the hot seat!  Listen in to learn more about Alicia, her background, and why she loves Grant County.

]]> Today, Scott and Kirk put co-host Alicia Hazelwood in the hot seat!  Listen in to learn more about Alicia, her background, and why she loves Grant County.

]]> Today, Scott and Kirk put co-host Alicia Hazelwood in the hot seat!  Listen in to learn more about Alicia, her background, and why she loves Grant County. United Way of Grant County false No 3355 51 full Sarah Farmer Sarah Farmer https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sarah-farmer/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/sarah-farmer/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d936f0d9-d66b-3818-8a83-6e5b233fb791 Alicia, Scott, and Kirk sit down today with a dynamic leader from our community, Dr. Sarah Farmer.  Sarah shares her story of her childhood split between Pennsylvania and South Carolina and how it ultimately led her to Marion with stops along the way at Emory and Yale.  Dr. Farmer's passion community is evident and you will not want to miss this conversation!

]]> Alicia, Scott, and Kirk sit down today with a dynamic leader from our community, Dr. Sarah Farmer.  Sarah shares her story of her childhood split between Pennsylvania and South Carolina and how it ultimately led her to Marion with stops along the way at Emory and Yale.  Dr. Farmer's passion community is evident and you will not want to miss this conversation!

]]> Alicia, Scott, and Kirk sit down today with a dynamic leader from our community, Dr. Sarah Farmer.  Sarah shares her story of her childhood split between Pennsylvania and South Carolina and how it ultimately led her to Marion with stops along the way at Emory and Yale.  Dr. Farmer’s passion community is evident and you will not want to miss this conversation! United Way of Grant County false No 3007 50 full Gabe Delgado Gabe Delgado https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/gabe-delgado/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/gabe-delgado/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/eeb2b66e-6612-3780-96fd-d50f6d919d4c Today, Alicia and Kirk chat with Marion lover Gabe Delgado. From the MHS class of ’98 (the best class if you ask Alicia!) to being a rapper, father, short-time professional golfer and community advocate. We learn how laughter and finding your people is the key to a happy life.

]]> Today, Alicia and Kirk chat with Marion lover Gabe Delgado. From the MHS class of ’98 (the best class if you ask Alicia!) to being a rapper, father, short-time professional golfer and community advocate. We learn how laughter and finding your people is the key to a happy life.

]]> Today, Alicia and Kirk chat with Marion lover Gabe Delgado. From the MHS class of ’98 (the best class if you ask Alicia!) to being a rapper, father, short-time professional golfer and community advocate. We learn how laughter and finding your people is the key to a happy life. United Way of Grant County false No 2790 49 full Birthday Bonus Episode with Melody Warnick! Birthday Bonus Episode with Melody Warnick! https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/birthday-bonus-episode-with-melody-warnick/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/birthday-bonus-episode-with-melody-warnick/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/48339836-bf0b-39d6-9de4-699f57775886 Today, we've got something a little different. As a first birthday present from us to you, we've got a conversation between friend of the podcast Evan Gilmore and one of our favorite authors, Melody Warnick!  Recorded during Melody's visit to Grant County for BLOOM2022, they discuss finding home wherever you are as well as some practical tips on falling in love with where you live!

]]> Today, we've got something a little different. As a first birthday present from us to you, we've got a conversation between friend of the podcast Evan Gilmore and one of our favorite authors, Melody Warnick!  Recorded during Melody's visit to Grant County for BLOOM2022, they discuss finding home wherever you are as well as some practical tips on falling in love with where you live!

]]> Today, we’ve got something a little different. As a first birthday present from us to you, we’ve got a conversation between friend of the podcast Evan Gilmore and one of our favorite authors, Melody Warnick!  Recorded during Melody’s visit to Grant County for BLOOM2022, they discuss finding home wherever you are as well as some practical tips on falling in love with where you live! United Way of Grant County false No 1137 48 full Laura Dodson Laura Dodson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/laura-dodson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/laura-dodson/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/1215142c-0333-3cdc-95aa-0866b537adcc Kylie and Iris are MIA again.  Luckily Scott, Alicia, and Kirk are here to pick up the slack! This week, they chat with Grant County "lifer" Laura Dodson.  Laura is a mom, fitness instructor, and member of a girl band!  Listen in as she talks to our team about building a business, raising her family, and the ties that keep her in Grant County!

]]> Kylie and Iris are MIA again.  Luckily Scott, Alicia, and Kirk are here to pick up the slack! This week, they chat with Grant County "lifer" Laura Dodson.  Laura is a mom, fitness instructor, and member of a girl band!  Listen in as she talks to our team about building a business, raising her family, and the ties that keep her in Grant County!

]]> Kylie and Iris are MIA again.  Luckily Scott, Alicia, and Kirk are here to pick up the slack! This week, they chat with Grant County ”lifer” Laura Dodson.  Laura is a mom, fitness instructor, and member of a girl band!  Listen in as she talks to our team about building a business, raising her family, and the ties that keep her in Grant County! United Way of Grant County false No 2989 47 full Bernice Farnum Bernice Farnum https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bernice-farnham/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bernice-farnham/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/75fd6add-b6ec-3d53-a2c9-888ac55fd31b Today Scott, Alicia, and special guest host Kurt sit down and chat with a Bernice Farnum. She has lived her life in service to others. Flying with her pilot husband, providing medical care in Belize, serving as a missionary for the World Gospel Mission, questionable judgement as a Cardinals fan 😊, and loving on the people that seek care at Marion Health. Bernice shares how Marion is home.

]]> Today Scott, Alicia, and special guest host Kurt sit down and chat with a Bernice Farnum. She has lived her life in service to others. Flying with her pilot husband, providing medical care in Belize, serving as a missionary for the World Gospel Mission, questionable judgement as a Cardinals fan 😊, and loving on the people that seek care at Marion Health. Bernice shares how Marion is home.

]]> Today Scott, Alicia, and special guest host Kurt sit down and chat with a Bernice Farnum. She has lived her life in service to others. Flying with her pilot husband, providing medical care in Belize, serving as a missionary for the World Gospel Mission, questionable judgement as a Cardinals fan 😊, and loving on the people that seek care at Marion Health. Bernice shares how Marion is home. United Way of Grant County false No 3044 46 full Bobby Browder Bobby Browder https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bobby-browder/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bobby-browder/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/0192379e-29d0-389d-83ff-949ab6b2eb04 Today’s show gets wild! The team shares about the worst hairstyles they have sported– we are still trying to find some of these pictures! But the fun continues as our good friend Bobby Browder, or as we affectionately call him Bobby Baywatch, joins us for this episode. Listen as we hear about him sweating to the oldies, how he earned a key to the city, and his strong desire to give back to provide opportunities in Marion & Grant County.

]]> Today’s show gets wild! The team shares about the worst hairstyles they have sported– we are still trying to find some of these pictures! But the fun continues as our good friend Bobby Browder, or as we affectionately call him Bobby Baywatch, joins us for this episode. Listen as we hear about him sweating to the oldies, how he earned a key to the city, and his strong desire to give back to provide opportunities in Marion & Grant County.

]]> Today’s show gets wild! The team shares about the worst hairstyles they have sported– we are still trying to find some of these pictures! But the fun continues as our good friend Bobby Browder, or as we affectionately call him Bobby Baywatch, joins us for this episode. Listen as we hear about him sweating to the oldies, how he earned a key to the city, and his strong desire to give back to provide opportunities in Marion & Grant County. United Way of Grant County false No 2858 45 full Keith Burke Keith Burke https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/keith-burke/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/keith-burke/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/07f8e065-c0cd-30b3-aa8a-5f3a9f818ed2 Today Scott, Alicia and Kylie chat with Keith Burke, the Superintendent of Marion Community Schools. Keith shares about his passion for kids and coaching, the path that lead him to Marion, and how his family has fallen in love with this community.

]]> Today Scott, Alicia and Kylie chat with Keith Burke, the Superintendent of Marion Community Schools. Keith shares about his passion for kids and coaching, the path that lead him to Marion, and how his family has fallen in love with this community.

]]> Today Scott, Alicia and Kylie chat with Keith Burke, the Superintendent of Marion Community Schools. Keith shares about his passion for kids and coaching, the path that lead him to Marion, and how his family has fallen in love with this community. United Way of Grant County false No 2851 44 full Lisa Weaver Lisa Weaver https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lisa-weaver/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lisa-weaver/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:48:06 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/2a229b0d-547b-3a79-a9fd-d767d778081f It’s ladies day on this episode and we welcome Lisa Taylor Weaver, Director of Engagement with TCC. Lisa talks about her love of the Purple and Gold, love of her family and the connectivity that keeps her grounded to Marion. Listen in as we hear about Lisa’s journey with the same employer for the last 23 years and her drive to mentor her replacement.

]]> It’s ladies day on this episode and we welcome Lisa Taylor Weaver, Director of Engagement with TCC. Lisa talks about her love of the Purple and Gold, love of her family and the connectivity that keeps her grounded to Marion. Listen in as we hear about Lisa’s journey with the same employer for the last 23 years and her drive to mentor her replacement.

]]> It’s ladies day on this episode and we welcome Lisa Taylor Weaver, Director of Engagement with TCC. Lisa talks about her love of the Purple and Gold, love of her family and the connectivity that keeps her grounded to Marion. Listen in as we hear about Lisa’s journey with the same employer for the last 23 years and her drive to mentor her replacement. United Way of Grant County false No 3467 43 full Kyle Beal Kyle Beal https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kyle-beal/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kyle-beal/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:49:10 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/cc3b619f-95f5-3921-9ed5-668e57aadaa1 The team welcome Kyle Beal, a lifer of Grant County and the chief of police at IWU. Kyle shares about growing in Marion, their loyalty to the Marion Giants and how he even got his middle name. He shares about how he discovered public service was the right path for him. Kyle encourages listeners to get involved to make the community better.

 

]]> The team welcome Kyle Beal, a lifer of Grant County and the chief of police at IWU. Kyle shares about growing in Marion, their loyalty to the Marion Giants and how he even got his middle name. He shares about how he discovered public service was the right path for him. Kyle encourages listeners to get involved to make the community better.

 

]]> The team welcome Kyle Beal, a lifer of Grant County and the chief of police at IWU. Kyle shares about growing in Marion, their loyalty to the Marion Giants and how he even got his middle name. He shares about how he discovered public service was the right path for him. Kyle encourages listeners to get involved to make the community better. United Way of Grant County false No 3012 42 full Lezlie Winter Lezlie Winter https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lezlie-winter/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lezlie-winter/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:01:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/9709defe-73ca-39b0-8e24-3142a07ca641 Today the team, Scott, Alicia & Iris, are pleased to welcome Lezlie Winter, Superintendent of Mississinewa Community Schools. Lezlie is a gifted athlete, coach, and educator that has blazed the trail, often as the only female in the room. She sees Grant County as a place of potential for success and believes we have the right passionate people to move our community forward.

]]> Today the team, Scott, Alicia & Iris, are pleased to welcome Lezlie Winter, Superintendent of Mississinewa Community Schools. Lezlie is a gifted athlete, coach, and educator that has blazed the trail, often as the only female in the room. She sees Grant County as a place of potential for success and believes we have the right passionate people to move our community forward.

]]> Today the team, Scott, Alicia & Iris, are pleased to welcome Lezlie Winter, Superintendent of Mississinewa Community Schools. Lezlie is a gifted athlete, coach, and educator that has blazed the trail, often as the only female in the room. She sees Grant County as a place of potential for success and believes we have the right passionate people to move our community forward. United Way of Grant County false No 3000 41 full Bruce Bender Bruce Bender https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bruce-bender/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bruce-bender/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:55:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/7041397d-376a-3e7a-829a-bc180d4729ee On this episode of Where We Landed, the team sits down with Bruce Bender. Bruce has served in local law enforcement and has traveled the world with a premiere Judo program - Marion PAL Judo!

]]> On this episode of Where We Landed, the team sits down with Bruce Bender. Bruce has served in local law enforcement and has traveled the world with a premiere Judo program - Marion PAL Judo!

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 2746 40 full Bill Munn Bill Munn https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-munn/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-munn/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:51:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/421f44bf-9f9c-366d-bdf6-789848b300c9 Today the team sits down with Marion’s Historian, Bill Munn. Originally from Angola, IN, Bill shares how he landed in Marion & Grant County. Mr. Munn, as many know him, started his career at Marion Community Schools in 1969 and was the creator of the Community History Project that has had a lasting impact on the stories that have been collected since the early 90’s. These stories can still be viewed in the Indiana Room of the Marion Public Library. And maybe he inspired some of his former students to continue this legacy but in a different medium…

]]> Today the team sits down with Marion’s Historian, Bill Munn. Originally from Angola, IN, Bill shares how he landed in Marion & Grant County. Mr. Munn, as many know him, started his career at Marion Community Schools in 1969 and was the creator of the Community History Project that has had a lasting impact on the stories that have been collected since the early 90’s. These stories can still be viewed in the Indiana Room of the Marion Public Library. And maybe he inspired some of his former students to continue this legacy but in a different medium…

]]> Today the team sits down with Marion’s Historian, Bill Munn. Originally from Angola, IN, Bill shares how he landed in Marion & Grant County. Mr. Munn, as many know him, started his career at Marion Community Schools in 1969 and was the creator of the Community History Project that has had a lasting impact on the stories that have been collected since the early 90’s. These stories can still be viewed in the Indiana Room of the Marion Public Library. And maybe he inspired some of his former students to continue this legacy but in a different medium… United Way of Grant County false No 3360 39 full Kirk Hornocker Kirk Hornocker https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kirk-hornocker/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kirk-hornocker/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:20:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/a42ffcf3-ff95-3e14-97e7-cc5a80c1cbf8 Kylie, Alicia and Iris had a lot of fun with this week’s episode that welcomes a super fan of WWL – Kirk Hornocker. Listen in as Kirk talks about his family, his days as a mascot – namely Purdue Pete, and the group going on a wild tangent talking about pizza!

]]> Kylie, Alicia and Iris had a lot of fun with this week’s episode that welcomes a super fan of WWL – Kirk Hornocker. Listen in as Kirk talks about his family, his days as a mascot – namely Purdue Pete, and the group going on a wild tangent talking about pizza!

]]> Kylie, Alicia and Iris had a lot of fun with this week’s episode that welcomes a super fan of WWL – Kirk Hornocker. Listen in as Kirk talks about his family, his days as a mascot – namely Purdue Pete, and the group going on a wild tangent talking about pizza! United Way of Grant County false No 3379 38 full Lisa Dominisse Lisa Dominisse https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lisa-dominesse/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/lisa-dominesse/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:18:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/242b8280-c238-3f9b-8ce1-91a4e1ad4ace Today we welcome Lisa Dominisse, originally from Nebraska landing in Grant County in 2012, she has made an immediate impact. Scott, Alicia, and Iris explore her work in mental health, growing up feral in Nebraska and her purpose on the planet to reduce suffering.  Listen in as Lisa challenges us to question “why not Grant County?”

]]> Today we welcome Lisa Dominisse, originally from Nebraska landing in Grant County in 2012, she has made an immediate impact. Scott, Alicia, and Iris explore her work in mental health, growing up feral in Nebraska and her purpose on the planet to reduce suffering.  Listen in as Lisa challenges us to question “why not Grant County?”

]]> Today we welcome Lisa Dominisse, originally from Nebraska landing in Grant County in 2012, she has made an immediate impact. Scott, Alicia, and Iris explore her work in mental health, growing up feral in Nebraska and her purpose on the planet to reduce suffering. Listen in as Lisa challenges us to question “why not Grant County”. United Way of Grant County false No 3082 37 full Kylie Jackson Kylie Jackson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kylie-jackson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kylie-jackson/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:25:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/1f5bd0c9-9567-3af7-94b7-8432e664b1b6 Today the WWL team turns the microphone around to hear from Kylie Jackson, one of our hosts! She shares about her love for all things golf, attending Purdue, her fur babies Chauncey and Lucy, and traveling the world. 

]]> Today the WWL team turns the microphone around to hear from Kylie Jackson, one of our hosts! She shares about her love for all things golf, attending Purdue, her fur babies Chauncey and Lucy, and traveling the world. 

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 2550 36 full Courtney Delks Courtney Delks https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/courtney-delks/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/courtney-delks/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:04:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/63a1debe-24b9-382a-9b1b-18aa83f841ce Today the WWL team welcomes Courtney Delks, the 2010 Indiana Miss Basketball that is from Sweetser, IN. Courtney is now coaching both in sports and in the business world. She is an avid reader and is constantly looking for ways to improve herself as well as the lives of those around her. She shares her love of basketball, family and being a mentor to the next generation as she shares on why she has landed here. 

]]> Today the WWL team welcomes Courtney Delks, the 2010 Indiana Miss Basketball that is from Sweetser, IN. Courtney is now coaching both in sports and in the business world. She is an avid reader and is constantly looking for ways to improve herself as well as the lives of those around her. She shares her love of basketball, family and being a mentor to the next generation as she shares on why she has landed here. 

]]> Today the WWL team welcomes Courtney Delks, the 2010 Indiana Miss Basketball that is from Sweetser, IN. Courtney is now coaching both in sports and in the business world. She is an avid reader and is constantly looking for ways to improve herself as well as the building to the life of those around her. She shares her love of basketball, family and being a mentor to the next generation as she shares on why she has landed here. United Way of Grant County false No 2573 35 full Iris Brunner Iris Brunner https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/iris-brunner/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/iris-brunner/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:20:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/23495d8f-3b5d-3a87-9eaf-00661ab4fca4 Today the team welcomes one of our own. At the request of our listeners we are going to share a few short episodes about ourselves. Volunteering today is Iris Brunner. One of the four founders of the Where We Landed Podcast, Iris is passionate about anything connected to children and justice. Iris is a "lifer" of Marion being born and raised in the community but came back "kicking and screaming" but always knew this is where she wanted to raise her family. 

]]> Today the team welcomes one of our own. At the request of our listeners we are going to share a few short episodes about ourselves. Volunteering today is Iris Brunner. One of the four founders of the Where We Landed Podcast, Iris is passionate about anything connected to children and justice. Iris is a "lifer" of Marion being born and raised in the community but came back "kicking and screaming" but always knew this is where she wanted to raise her family. 

]]> Today the team welcomes one of our own. At the request of our listeners we are going to share a few short episodes about ourselves. Volunteering today is Iris Brunner. One of the four founders of the Where We Landed Podcast, Iris is passionate about anything connected to children and justice. Iris is a ”lifer” of Marion being born and raised in the community but came back ”kicking and screaming” but always knew this is where she wanted to raise her family. United Way of Grant County false No 2368 32 full Jennifer Lane-Riefler Jennifer Lane-Riefler https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jennifer-lane-riefler/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/jennifer-lane-riefler/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:46:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/087a4b23-b51a-3c20-87d6-701bb38a9988 Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome Jennifer Lane-Riefler to the show; recently retired or Graduated, rather Executive Director of Cancer Services of Grant County. Listen in as Jennifer shares about her reluctant move on April Fools day to Grant County and her 23 years educating the county about cancer warning signs. You won’t want to miss hearing the stories of this Youngstown, OH girl - her new pursuits of clearing energy, waking with the birds and living in your blessings every day.

]]> Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome Jennifer Lane-Riefler to the show; recently retired or Graduated, rather Executive Director of Cancer Services of Grant County. Listen in as Jennifer shares about her reluctant move on April Fools day to Grant County and her 23 years educating the county about cancer warning signs. You won’t want to miss hearing the stories of this Youngstown, OH girl - her new pursuits of clearing energy, waking with the birds and living in your blessings every day.

]]> Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome Jennifer Lane-Riefler to the show; recently retired or Graduated, rather Executive Director of Cancer Services of Grant County. Listen in as Jennifer shares about her reluctant move on April Fools day to Grant County and her 23 years educating the county about cancer warning signs. You won’t want to miss hearing the stories of this Youngstown, OH girl - her new pursuits of clearing energy, waking with the birds and living in your blessings every day. United Way of Grant County false No 3079 33 full Wendy Puffer Wendy Puffer https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/wendy-puffer/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/wendy-puffer/#comments Thu, 26 May 2022 00:51:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/99620c1b-d265-3ad2-ac0d-f3c896a4a007 Today the team welcomes Wendy Puffer to the podcast, a resident of Marion since 1991, she shares how she landed here. An owner of Marion Design Co, she shares the importance of committing to the process of growth and development and not rushing to the end product. Listen in as Wendy shares how she seeks answers by standing on the edge of the box and her greatest joy of connecting people through design to improve their lives here and beyond.

]]> Today the team welcomes Wendy Puffer to the podcast, a resident of Marion since 1991, she shares how she landed here. An owner of Marion Design Co, she shares the importance of committing to the process of growth and development and not rushing to the end product. Listen in as Wendy shares how she seeks answers by standing on the edge of the box and her greatest joy of connecting people through design to improve their lives here and beyond.

]]> Today the team welcomes Wendy Puffer to the podcast, a resident of Marion since 1991, she shares how she landed here. An owner of Marion Designer Co, she shares the importance of committing to the process of growth and development and not rushing to the end product. Listen in as Wendy shares how she seeks answers by standing on the edge of the box and her greatest joy of connecting people through design to improve their lives here and beyond. United Way of Grant County false No 3037 34 full Andre Payne Andre Payne https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/andre-payne/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/andre-payne/#comments Thu, 19 May 2022 01:39:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/609a633f-3c8f-371a-b380-0fe88d9a716d Andre Payne joins us this week to share about his experience playing football in high school and college, graduating from Taylor University, teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University, being a girl dad, and working with community organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Community Foundation, and NAACP!

]]> Andre Payne joins us this week to share about his experience playing football in high school and college, graduating from Taylor University, teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University, being a girl dad, and working with community organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Community Foundation, and NAACP!

]]> Andre Payne joins us this week to share about his experience playing football in high school and college, graduating from Taylor University, teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University, being a girl dad, and working with community organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Community Foundation, and NAACP! United Way of Grant County false No 3311 31 full Mary Eckerle Mary Eckerle https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mary-eckerle/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mary-eckerle/#comments Thu, 12 May 2022 01:38:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/6141e3dd-d9f3-3819-b55b-4c13e6fd84a2 South Bend native and Grant County transplant Mary Eckerle tells her story of coming to Marion by way of Chicago, and her love for all things library-related. A wine connoisseur and politics "junkie," she shares about her passion for children's literacy, family, and of course, Grant County!   

]]> South Bend native and Grant County transplant Mary Eckerle tells her story of coming to Marion by way of Chicago, and her love for all things library-related. A wine connoisseur and politics "junkie," she shares about her passion for children's literacy, family, and of course, Grant County!   

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 3187 30 full Carol Secttor Carol Secttor https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/carol-secttor/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/carol-secttor/#comments Thu, 05 May 2022 01:37:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/b2d79a54-ab79-3cef-a029-d84bc2404200 This week, Carol Secttor joins the WWL crew to tell us about her story as a public educator here in Grant County. Carol shares about her teaching philosophy as well as her passion for children and the community as a whole! 

]]> This week, Carol Secttor joins the WWL crew to tell us about her story as a public educator here in Grant County. Carol shares about her teaching philosophy as well as her passion for children and the community as a whole! 

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 2860 29 full Dinh Ngo Dinh Ngo https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dinh-ngo/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dinh-ngo/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/b8e76aee-6a20-3780-bfa2-6dbca2ae396a The team sits down with Dinh Ngo this week, owner of Grant County Steel.  Listen in as we learn about his childhood in Vietnam, his harrowed journey to the United States, and his family. Dinh took a risk on Marion & Grant County that has turned out to be a perfect place to land!  You won't want to miss our most requested guest to date!

]]> The team sits down with Dinh Ngo this week, owner of Grant County Steel.  Listen in as we learn about his childhood in Vietnam, his harrowed journey to the United States, and his family. Dinh took a risk on Marion & Grant County that has turned out to be a perfect place to land!  You won't want to miss our most requested guest to date!

]]> The team sits down with Dinh Ngo this week, owner of Grant County Steel.  Listen in as we learn about his childhood in Vietnam, his harrowed journey to the United States, and his family. Dinh took a risk on Marion & Grant County that has turned out to be a perfect place to land!  You won’t want to miss our most requested guest to date! United Way of Grant County false No 3166 28 full Nate McNeely Nate McNeely https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/nate-mcneely/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/nate-mcneely/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/f126a74d-820f-3483-8858-47e021865d6a This week, the WWL crew is joined by Grant County transplant Nate McNeely.  Nate was born and raised in Illinois and made his way to Grant County at the suggestion of a friend and a potential job.  Since then he has established his career, started a family, ingrained himself in the community through coaching and volunteer service, and convinced his family to make the move to Grant County too!

]]> This week, the WWL crew is joined by Grant County transplant Nate McNeely.  Nate was born and raised in Illinois and made his way to Grant County at the suggestion of a friend and a potential job.  Since then he has established his career, started a family, ingrained himself in the community through coaching and volunteer service, and convinced his family to make the move to Grant County too!

]]> This week, the WWL crew is joined by Grant County transplant Nate McNeely.  Nate was born and raised in Illinois and made his way to Grant County at the suggestion of a friend and a potential job.  Since then he has established his career, started a family, ingrained himself in the community through coaching and volunteer service, and convinced his family to make the move to Grant County too! United Way of Grant County false No 2904 27 full Evan Gilmore Evan Gilmore https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/evan-gilmore/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/evan-gilmore/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:45:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/a6f4e5ce-b21c-336d-90a6-bdd97b28c123 Evan Gilmore joins the WWL crew to tell us about coming to Grant County after finishing school and how that has grown into raising his family here. Evan shares his growth professionally in the community, running for office, and how he has built a passion for recording/sharing history. Listen in as we chat and learn about how we are different and the same.

]]> Evan Gilmore joins the WWL crew to tell us about coming to Grant County after finishing school and how that has grown into raising his family here. Evan shares his growth professionally in the community, running for office, and how he has built a passion for recording/sharing history. Listen in as we chat and learn about how we are different and the same.

]]> Evan Gilmore joins the WWL crew to tell us about coming to Grant County for school and how that has grown into raising his family here. Evan shares his growth professionally in the community, running for office, and how he has built a passion for recording/sharing history. Listen in as we chat and learn about how we are different and the same. United Way of Grant County false No 2823 26 full Art Faulkner Art Faulkner https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/art-faulkner/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/art-faulkner/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/b6028ef3-6493-32f2-a4f3-bb46aa08d1a1 A milestone episode calls for a milestone guest!  Episode 25 sees Alicia, Kylie, and Scott welcome into the studio Art Faulkner!  Art was kind enough to share his stories with us - of growing up in Marion during the 1950's, his marriage to the incomparable Rita, raising their family here in Grant County, his long career at Marion General Hospital, in addition to all of his "extra-curricular" work in our community.  You won't want to miss this slice of our history told by on of our favorite elder statesmen!

]]> A milestone episode calls for a milestone guest!  Episode 25 sees Alicia, Kylie, and Scott welcome into the studio Art Faulkner!  Art was kind enough to share his stories with us - of growing up in Marion during the 1950's, his marriage to the incomparable Rita, raising their family here in Grant County, his long career at Marion General Hospital, in addition to all of his "extra-curricular" work in our community.  You won't want to miss this slice of our history told by on of our favorite elder statesmen!

]]> A milestone episode calls for a milestone guest!  Episode 25 sees Alicia, Kylie, and Scott welcome into the studio Art Faulkner!  Art was kind enough to share his stories with us - of growing up in Marion during the 1950’s, his marriage to the incomparable Rita, raising their family here in Grant County, his long career at Marion General Hospital, in addition to all of his ”extra-curricular” work in our community.  You won’t want to miss this slice of our history told by on of our favorite elder statesmen! United Way of Grant County false No 3728 25 full Amie Pearson Amie Pearson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/amie-pearson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/amie-pearson/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:04:50 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d85b7b65-9e66-3f7a-b423-b93e81f6b052 This week Iris, Kylie, and Scott sit down with Gas City entrepreneur Amie Pearson!  We discuss the winding trail of entrepreneurship that brought her to where she is today - owning an amazing local business (Mama Pearson's Soaporium), raising three boys with her husband Pat, and Guiness World Records!  It's a wide-ranging conversation that you won't want to miss!

]]> This week Iris, Kylie, and Scott sit down with Gas City entrepreneur Amie Pearson!  We discuss the winding trail of entrepreneurship that brought her to where she is today - owning an amazing local business (Mama Pearson's Soaporium), raising three boys with her husband Pat, and Guiness World Records!  It's a wide-ranging conversation that you won't want to miss!

]]> This week Iris, Kylie, and Scott sit down with Gas City entrepreneur Amie Pearson!  We discuss the winding trail of entrepreneurship that brought her to where she is today - owning an amazing local business (Mama Pearson’s Soaporium), raising three boys with her husband Pat, and Guiness World Records!  It’s a wide-ranging conversation that you won’t want to miss! United Way of Grant County false No 2964 24 full Andrew Morrell Andrew Morrell https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/andrew-morrell/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/andrew-morrell/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/8547cdec-3e05-3fac-bcd1-1d83f974628b Pastor Drew Morrell, joins the WWL crew to share about his deep roots in Grant County, dating back to the 1840’s with the Weaver Settlement, a self-sustaining community of black pioneers of free and formerly enslaved families. Drew shares his love of people, stories and his passion as a church-planter for racial reconciliation.  Listen in as we talk, laugh, and clarify that he was NOT at a furry conference.

]]> Pastor Drew Morrell, joins the WWL crew to share about his deep roots in Grant County, dating back to the 1840’s with the Weaver Settlement, a self-sustaining community of black pioneers of free and formerly enslaved families. Drew shares his love of people, stories and his passion as a church-planter for racial reconciliation.  Listen in as we talk, laugh, and clarify that he was NOT at a furry conference.

]]> Pastor Drew Morrell, joins the WWL crew to share about his deep roots in Grant County, dating back to the 1840’s with the Weaver Settlement, a self-sustaining community of black pioneers of free and formerly enslaved families. Drew shares his love of people, stories and his passion as a church-planter for racial reconciliation. Listen in as we talk, laugh, and clarify that he was NOT at a furry conference. United Way of Grant County false No 3012 23 full Loretta Tappan Loretta Tappan https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/loretta-tappan/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/loretta-tappan/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/4546bd69-c267-3016-bc31-fa8a9b624d42 This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott sit down with world traveler and wearer of many hats - Loretta Tappan! Loretta tells us about how she went from traveling the world with a death metal band to being firmly rooted in Grant County.  You won’t want to miss this story!

]]> This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott sit down with world traveler and wearer of many hats - Loretta Tappan! Loretta tells us about how she went from traveling the world with a death metal band to being firmly rooted in Grant County.  You won’t want to miss this story!

]]> This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott sit down with world traveler and wearer of many hats - Loretta Tappan! Loretta tells us about how she went from traveling the world with a death metal band to being firmly rooted in Grant County. You won’t want to miss this story! United Way of Grant County false No 3040 22 full Janet Blake Janet Blake https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/janet-blake/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/janet-blake/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/fa83580b-c969-35cf-a41c-e7a5c729c86a WWL’s team sits down today with a fixture of the Gas City community. Janet Blake landed in Grant County after working in glass manufacturing all over the East Coast. She is known in Gas City for all her community engagement - including the Gas City Chamber, Concerts in the Park, Gas City Kiwanis, and Grant County United Way. Until she retired from TCC, she was also know as the “cell phone lady”. We are excited for you to hear how she came to call Grant County home.

]]> WWL’s team sits down today with a fixture of the Gas City community. Janet Blake landed in Grant County after working in glass manufacturing all over the East Coast. She is known in Gas City for all her community engagement - including the Gas City Chamber, Concerts in the Park, Gas City Kiwanis, and Grant County United Way. Until she retired from TCC, she was also know as the “cell phone lady”. We are excited for you to hear how she came to call Grant County home.

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 3131 21 full Ed Breen Ed Breen https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ed-breen/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/ed-breen/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:58:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/05ac4b79-3832-3031-9815-f1bc009040e4 This week, Alicia and Kylie are joined by a special GUEST CO-HOST (you'll have to listen to find out who it is!) to help us interview a true Grant County icon - Ed Breen.  Ed tells us about growing up in Iowa, his move to Marion in the early '60s, and what has kept him here ever since.  You won't want to miss this stroll down memory lane!

]]> This week, Alicia and Kylie are joined by a special GUEST CO-HOST (you'll have to listen to find out who it is!) to help us interview a true Grant County icon - Ed Breen.  Ed tells us about growing up in Iowa, his move to Marion in the early '60s, and what has kept him here ever since.  You won't want to miss this stroll down memory lane!

]]> This week, Alicia and Kylie are joined by a special GUEST CO-HOST (you’ll have to listen to find out who it is!) to help us interview a true Grant County icon - Ed Breen.  Ed tells us about growing up in Iowa, his move to Marion in the early ’60s, and what has kept him here ever since.  You won’t want to miss this stroll down memory lane! United Way of Grant County false No 3181 20 full Torri Williams Torri Williams https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/torri-williams/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/torri-williams/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:39:17 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/432ecabd-4616-3cb3-9c7a-bb281842fe64 This week, the WWL team chats with Marion native Torri Williams.  Torri is the Culture Care Director for Lark's Song but her work stretches so much further.  We chat about growing up in Marion, leaving for college and her early career then returning to Marion and the ways she has seen Marion grow and change during that time. There is some truly wonderful, deep conversation here.  And also A LOT of laughs.  Did we mention that Torri is a pop culture trivia queen?!

]]> This week, the WWL team chats with Marion native Torri Williams.  Torri is the Culture Care Director for Lark's Song but her work stretches so much further.  We chat about growing up in Marion, leaving for college and her early career then returning to Marion and the ways she has seen Marion grow and change during that time. There is some truly wonderful, deep conversation here.  And also A LOT of laughs.  Did we mention that Torri is a pop culture trivia queen?!

]]> This week, the WWL team chats with Marion native Torri Williams.  Torri is the Culture Care Director for Lark’s Song but her work stretches so much further.  We chat about growing up in Marion, leaving for college and her early career then returning to Marion and the ways she has seen Marion grow and change during that time. There is some truly wonderful, deep conversation here.  And also A LOT of laughs.  Did we mention that Torri is a pop culture trivia queen?! United Way of Grant County false No 3052 19 full Susan Miller Susan Miller https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/susan-miller/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/susan-miller/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/5a8f14a1-d424-36d4-9aab-de5fccb811e0 This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott chat with Gas City resident Susan Miller.  She comes from a large family that has deep roots in Grant County!  Service and commitment to community are embedded values for Susan.  This is evident through her school board service, her day job at Family Service Society, and not to mention her new small business - Gas City Brewing!  You won't want to miss this conversation!

]]> This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott chat with Gas City resident Susan Miller.  She comes from a large family that has deep roots in Grant County!  Service and commitment to community are embedded values for Susan.  This is evident through her school board service, her day job at Family Service Society, and not to mention her new small business - Gas City Brewing!  You won't want to miss this conversation!

]]> This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott chat with Gas City resident Susan Miller.  She comes from a large family that has deep roots in Grant County!  Service and commitment to community are embedded values for Susan.  This is evident through her school board service, her day job at Family Service Society, and not to mention her new small business - Gas City Brewing!  You won’t want to miss this conversation! United Way of Grant County false No 2881 18 full Tashema Davis Tashema Davis https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tashema-davis/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tashema-davis/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/c63cc88a-33c2-303d-bda8-180a712fe72c It's an all-ladies day!  Join Iris, Alicia, and Kylie as they chat with artist Tashema Davis - a Gary, Indiana native who now calls Grant County home!  Tashema's love for art was inspired by graffiti on the trains of her hometown and she tells us how that passion for art has developed, what it's like to operate her own art gallery, publish her own children's book series, create large-scale murals and other commissions for her community, and how to do it all while raising two beautiful daughters!  You won't want to miss this conversation!

]]> It's an all-ladies day!  Join Iris, Alicia, and Kylie as they chat with artist Tashema Davis - a Gary, Indiana native who now calls Grant County home!  Tashema's love for art was inspired by graffiti on the trains of her hometown and she tells us how that passion for art has developed, what it's like to operate her own art gallery, publish her own children's book series, create large-scale murals and other commissions for her community, and how to do it all while raising two beautiful daughters!  You won't want to miss this conversation!

]]> It’s an all-ladies day!  Join Iris, Alicia, and Kylie as they chat with artist Tashema Davis - a Gary, Indiana native who now calls Grant County home!  Tashema’s love for art was inspired by graffiti on the trains of her hometown and she tells us how that passion for art has developed, what it’s like to operate her own art gallery, publish her own children’s book series, create large-scale murals and other commissions for her community, and how to do it all while raising two beautiful daughters!  You won’t want to miss this conversation! United Way of Grant County false No 2882 17 full Steve Schrader Steve Schrader https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/steve-schrader/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/steve-schrader/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:42:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/3252c018-4100-3e57-8c30-a6d888953912 This week, we talk to long-time Grant County staple - Steve Schrader.  We discuss growing up in Gas City; as well as his work as a township trustee, newspaper editor, and owner of legendary Marion establishment Folkies Tavern.  This conversation definitely deserves a part two someday!

]]> This week, we talk to long-time Grant County staple - Steve Schrader.  We discuss growing up in Gas City; as well as his work as a township trustee, newspaper editor, and owner of legendary Marion establishment Folkies Tavern.  This conversation definitely deserves a part two someday!

]]> This week, we talk to long-time Grant County staple - Steve Schrader.  We discuss growing up in Gas City; as well as his work as a township trustee, newspaper editor, and owner of legendary Marion establishment Folkies Tavern.  This conversation definitely deserves a part two someday! United Way of Grant County false No 2836 16 full Kyren Monteiro Kyren Monteiro https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kyren-monteiro/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kyren-monteiro/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:05:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/d550ded0-3190-32f5-8676-c5d8ffa29ad6 The WWL team meets Kyren Monterio on this week’s show. You may not know it but you have heard his work because he is the mastering genius behind Where We Landed beginning with episode 12. Learn how this pastor’s son found himself through music and culture to become an entrepreneur that has clients all over the world, based right here in Grant County.

]]> The WWL team meets Kyren Monterio on this week’s show. You may not know it but you have heard his work because he is the mastering genius behind Where We Landed beginning with episode 12. Learn how this pastor’s son found himself through music and culture to become an entrepreneur that has clients all over the world, based right here in Grant County.

]]> The WWL team meets Kyren Monterio on this week’s show. You may not know it but you have heard his work because he is the mastering genius behind Where We Landed beginning with episode 12. Learn how this pastor’s son found himself through music and culture to become an entrepreneur that has clients all over the world, based right here in Grant County. United Way of Grant County false No 2898 15 full Dawn Brown Dawn Brown https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dawn-brown/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dawn-brown/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:16:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/7fdd078b-d74b-32ac-81cb-3ec3f7a27a53 Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat this week with Dawn Brown, a self-described boomerang and blogger. Dawn was raised here in Gas City, left for Texas for a period, and returned to Grant County to raise her family. Listen in as we discuss her passion for our community, her family, and what qualifies as a Christmas movie.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat this week with Dawn Brown, a self-described boomerang and blogger. Dawn was raised here in Gas City, left for Texas for a period, and returned to Grant County to raise her family. Listen in as we discuss her passion for our community, her family, and what qualifies as a Christmas movie.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat this week with Dawn Brown, a self-described boomerang and blogger. Dawn was raised here in Gas City, left for Texas for a period, and returned to Grant County to raise her family. Listen in as we discuss her passion for our community, her family, and what qualifies as a Christmas movie. United Way of Grant County false No 3116 14 full Tim Andrews Tim Andrews https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-andrews/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-andrews/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:05:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/006707e1-3008-385d-9da6-6de97e3e590f This week we chat with Tim Andrews - a Grant County native, retiree, and tireless community advocate and volunteer.  Tim also has a passion for woodworking, particularly unplugged furniture-making.  We recently asked you-our listeners-for suggestions of who you wanted us to talk to and Tim was one of those suggestions!  We discuss his woodworking hobby, his local non-profit involvement, and more!

]]> This week we chat with Tim Andrews - a Grant County native, retiree, and tireless community advocate and volunteer.  Tim also has a passion for woodworking, particularly unplugged furniture-making.  We recently asked you-our listeners-for suggestions of who you wanted us to talk to and Tim was one of those suggestions!  We discuss his woodworking hobby, his local non-profit involvement, and more!

]]> This week we chat with Tim Andrews - a Grant County native, retiree, and tireless community advocate and volunteer.  Tim also has a passion for woodworking, particularly unplugged furniture-making.  We recently asked you-our listeners-for suggestions of who you wanted us to talk to and Tim was one of those suggestions!  We discuss his woodworking hobby, his local non-profit involvement, and more! United Way of Grant County false No 2827 13 full Michael Mathias Michael Mathias https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michael-mathias/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michael-mathias/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/96b0b456-3f35-3300-8ca3-779a2721e03e Iris, Kylie, and Scott kick off the New Year chatting with local business owner Michael Mathias.  Michael is a Gas City native with a passion for all things bicycles!  We talk about starting his business, bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure, and Grant County's growing bicycle culture.  Michael has an interesting story to share that you won't want to miss!

]]> Iris, Kylie, and Scott kick off the New Year chatting with local business owner Michael Mathias.  Michael is a Gas City native with a passion for all things bicycles!  We talk about starting his business, bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure, and Grant County's growing bicycle culture.  Michael has an interesting story to share that you won't want to miss!

]]> Iris, Kylie, and Scott kick off the New Year chatting with local business owner Michael Mathias.  Michael is a Gas City native with a passion for all things bicycles!  We talk about starting his business, bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure, and Grant County’s growing bicycle culture.  Michael has an interesting story to share that you won’t want to miss! United Way of Grant County false No 3098 12 full Michael Moffitt Michael Moffitt https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michael-moffitt/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/michael-moffitt/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:59:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/bf734f03-fed4-3038-a561-1d2fcea8af2f The WWL team sits down today with Michael Moffitt. Find out how this Southern California kid grew to be a professional NFL player and landed in the Midwest. Also learn that he isn’t the most accomplished athletic star of the Moffitt family. From Beaches to corn fields, listen, as Michael shares about what brought him Grant County and what inspires him today.

]]> The WWL team sits down today with Michael Moffitt. Find out how this Southern California kid grew to be a professional NFL player and landed in the Midwest. Also learn that he isn’t the most accomplished athletic star of the Moffitt family. From Beaches to corn fields, listen, as Michael shares about what brought him Grant County and what inspires him today.

]]> The WWL team sits down today with Michael Moffitt. Find out how this Southern California kid grew to be a professional NFL player and landed in the Midwest. Also learn that he isn’t the most accomplished athletic star of the Moffitt family. From Beaches to corn fields, listen, as Michael shares about what brought him Grant County and what inspires him today. United Way of Grant County false No 2720 11 full Mitra Majumdar Mitra Majumdar https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mitra-majumdar/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/mitra-majumdar/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:51:00 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/2ddad068-6688-3af7-a518-654a98bb475f Scott, Alicia and Kylie sit down with today's guest Mitra Majumdar, a young female architect from Bangladesh, who followed her dreams to Ball State. We chat with her about her culture, living in another country and her love of art. Enjoy all the laughter that this amazing woman brings to the studio with us. 

]]> Scott, Alicia and Kylie sit down with today's guest Mitra Majumdar, a young female architect from Bangladesh, who followed her dreams to Ball State. We chat with her about her culture, living in another country and her love of art. Enjoy all the laughter that this amazing woman brings to the studio with us. 

]]> United Way of Grant County false No 2626 10 full Matt Voss Matt Voss https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/matt-voss/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/matt-voss/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:51:06 -0400 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/ffa4e71b-885f-3b3b-aad0-ed52ecc18e75 Today's episode features Matt Voss, with Near Space Launch, an emerging leader and space entrepreneur in Grant County that has a love of technology and exploration. Matt and his father decided they didn’t need to be in FL or TX to reach for the stars. Listen, as Matt shares about what brought him back to Upland and what inspires him today.

]]> Today's episode features Matt Voss, with Near Space Launch, an emerging leader and space entrepreneur in Grant County that has a love of technology and exploration. Matt and his father decided they didn’t need to be in FL or TX to reach for the stars. Listen, as Matt shares about what brought him back to Upland and what inspires him today.

]]> Today‘s episode features Matt Voss, with Near Space Launch, an emerging leader and space entrepreneur in Grant County that has a love of technology and exploration. Matt and his father decided they didn’t need to be in FL or TX to reach for the stars. Listen, as Matt shares about what brought him back to Upland and what inspires him today. United Way of Grant County false No 2877 9 full Kayla Johnson Kayla Johnson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kayla-johnson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/kayla-johnson/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:03:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/565c68e2-f116-3910-9e9b-deaa0c3443ac Today's episode features Kayla Johnson, with the City of Marion, an emerging energetic leader in Grant County that has a love of people and their stories. Listen, as Kayla shares about growing up in North Carolina, what brought her to Marion and why she stayed.

]]> Today's episode features Kayla Johnson, with the City of Marion, an emerging energetic leader in Grant County that has a love of people and their stories. Listen, as Kayla shares about growing up in North Carolina, what brought her to Marion and why she stayed.

]]> Today‘s episode features Kayla Johnson, with the City of Marion, an emerging energetic leader in Grant County that has a love of people and their stories. Listen, as Kayla shares about growing up in North Carolina, what brought her to Marion and why she stayed. United Way of Grant County false No 2664 8 full Heath Slain Heath Slain https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/heath-slain/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/heath-slain/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:37:42 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/57f44a72-2040-3ddb-8441-46de35fd3a85 Scott, Alicia, and Iris are excited to welcome today’s guest- Heath Slain, a girl dad, a local business owner, keeper of Ivanhoe’s secrets and social media mystery. Listen in as he shares Upland history and laughs with our WWL team.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Iris are excited to welcome today’s guest- Heath Slain, a girl dad, a local business owner, keeper of Ivanhoe’s secrets and social media mystery. Listen in as he shares Upland history and laughs with our WWL team.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Iris are excited to welcome today’s guest- Heath Slain, a girl dad, a local business owner, keeper of Ivanhoe’s secrets and social media mystery. Listen in as he shares Upland history and laughs with our WWL team. United Way of Grant County false No 2428 7 full Glen Devitt Glen Devitt https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/gen-devitt/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/gen-devitt/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:20:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/dd962775-a84e-37a1-8590-6c7e25ecb35a This week the team welcomes Glen Devitt to the show. Chances are good you have seen him at sporting events, Mississinewa 1812, or even doing corporate headshots, but only from behind the camera! Listen in as he shares his story of how Grant County became his home and how his love for photography is shaping our history.

]]> This week the team welcomes Glen Devitt to the show. Chances are good you have seen him at sporting events, Mississinewa 1812, or even doing corporate headshots, but only from behind the camera! Listen in as he shares his story of how Grant County became his home and how his love for photography is shaping our history.

]]> This week the team welcomes Glen Devitt to the show. Chances are good you have seen him at sporting events, Mississinewa 1812, or even doing corporate headshots, but only from behind the camera! Listen in as he shares his story of how Grant County became his home and how his love for photography is shaping our history. United Way of Grant County false No 2772 6 full Isaiah Fuller Isaiah Fuller https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/isiah-fuller/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/isiah-fuller/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:30:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/6190a883-2214-372b-9922-62b1797d3802 Isaiah Fuller is today’s guest. Tune to hear his story – a young man navigating a career and choosing to have Grant County be a part of his story. Listen as Isaiah shares his story of growing up in Marion and his intention to give back as a mentor.  

 

]]> Isaiah Fuller is today’s guest. Tune to hear his story – a young man navigating a career and choosing to have Grant County be a part of his story. Listen as Isaiah shares his story of growing up in Marion and his intention to give back as a mentor.  

 

]]> Isaiah Fuller is today’s guest. Tune to hear his story – a young man navigating a career and choosing to have Grant County be a part of his story. Listen as Isaiah shares his story of growing up in Marion and his intention to give back as a mentor. United Way of Grant County false No 2656 5 full Dev Srikanth Dev Srikanth https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dev-srikanth/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/dev-srikanth/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:22:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/8871ca56-3d1a-38a3-a255-a81f8cdcad4f The WWL team meets Dev Srikanth on today’s show. Dev has chosen Grant County as her home for the last 20+ years and truly loves her community. Dev shares her love of family, community that has helped them thrive and feeding those she loves all the vegetables!

]]> The WWL team meets Dev Srikanth on today’s show. Dev has chosen Grant County as her home for the last 20+ years and truly loves her community. Dev shares her love of family, community that has helped them thrive and feeding those she loves all the vegetables!

]]> The WWL team meets Dev Srikanth on today’s show. Dev has chosen Grant County as her home for the last 20+ years and truly loves her community. Dev shares her love of family, community that has helped them thrive and feeding those she loves all the vegetables! United Way of Grant County false No 2513 4 full Abby Wilkinson Abby Wilkinson https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/abby-wilkinson/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/abby-wilkinson/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:16:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/7270f35f-a581-357e-84fb-639b3487d665 Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are excited to welcome today’s guest- Abby Wilkinson, a local artisan and business owner that is talented beyond belief with an infectious spirit to match. She explains why finding your people is important for balance.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are excited to welcome today’s guest- Abby Wilkinson, a local artisan and business owner that is talented beyond belief with an infectious spirit to match. She explains why finding your people is important for balance.

]]> Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are excited to welcome today’s guest- Abby Wilkinson, a local artisan and business owner that is talented beyond belief with an infectious spirit to match. She explains why finding your people is important for balance. United Way of Grant County false No 3019 3 full Michelle Doyle Michelle Doyle https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/meet-michelle-doyle/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/meet-michelle-doyle/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:47:00 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/133c78a0-8434-39e6-a4b0-d4052733f046 Today we welcome Michelle Doyle, An architect that moved to Marion for her job and is the mother of twin boys. Listen along as Michelle shares how she grew up, talks about the beauty in Grant County and how she was able to create a life that she loves here.  And, best of all, her dreams of retiring to a …treehouse?

]]> Today we welcome Michelle Doyle, An architect that moved to Marion for her job and is the mother of twin boys. Listen along as Michelle shares how she grew up, talks about the beauty in Grant County and how she was able to create a life that she loves here.  And, best of all, her dreams of retiring to a …treehouse?

]]> Today we welcome Michelle Doyle, An architect that moved to Marion for her job and is the mother of twin boys. Listen along as Michelle shares how she grew up, talks about the beauty in Grant County and how she was able to create a life that she loves here.  And, best of all, her dreams of retiring to a …treehouse? United Way of Grant County false No 2782 1 2 full Learn the Why and Meet the Team Learn the Why and Meet the Team https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/learn-the-why-and-meet-the-team/ https://Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/e/learn-the-why-and-meet-the-team/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:52:43 -0300 Wherewelandedpodcast.podbean.com/b321a7e3-1463-3a19-b57e-7f8d88c83002 Welcome to the first episode of, Where we Landed. In this short introduction, you will get to meet Scott Miller, Kylie Jackson, Alicia Hazelwood and Iris Brunner – the team that will be sharing and collecting the stories of Grant County residents.

Listen along as we learn a little about each host, how they landed here and why they choose to stay.

]]> Welcome to the first episode of, Where we Landed. In this short introduction, you will get to meet Scott Miller, Kylie Jackson, Alicia Hazelwood and Iris Brunner – the team that will be sharing and collecting the stories of Grant County residents.

Listen along as we learn a little about each host, how they landed here and why they choose to stay.

]]> Welcome to the first episode of, Where we Landed. In this short introduction, you will get to meet Scott Miller, Kylie Jackson, Alicia Hazelwood and Iris Brunner – the team that will be sharing and collecting the stories of Grant County residents. Listen along as we learn a little about each host, how they landed here and why they choose to stay. United Way of Grant County false No 1827 1 1 full