Create Columbus Commission
This week, we're talking about young professionals in Columbus. Specifically, the Create Columbus Commission. The group was originally chartered by Mayor Michael B. Coleman ten years ago to provide guidance on how to attract and retain...
Tech Elevator
The disparity between the tech job openings in Columbus and qualified candidates to fill them is vast. To help bridge that gap, coding bootcamps have been popping up around town. Tech Elevator co-founder and CEO Anthony Hughes talks about...
Columbus Department of Neighborhoods
As we embark on our semi-regular neighborhoods series, we went to the person tasked with creating a one-stop-shop for neighborhoods to access city-government services. In this week's episode, Director Carla Williams-Scott discusses the...
Musician Angela Perley
On the occasion of their upcoming showcase at SXSW, I sat down with Angela Perley of Angela Perley and the Howlin' Moons to talk about their career trajectory, listen to a few tracks, and discuss why she calls Columbus home. Shownotes:...
Arnold Sports Festival
Let's get pumped up! The Arnold Sports Festival is coming to town and I sat down with the organization's president, Bob Lorimer, to learn about how it got started, how Bob is carrying on the legacy of his father, and I focus way too much...
Holler
The art community in Columbus is a strong one. But there's a large portion of it that you don't see; specifically black art. Scott Woods created Holler to showcase the work of black artists across disciplines. In this week's episode,...
The Columbus Foundation
Solving the immediate and long-term problems of Columbus is no small task. Thankfully, the Columbus Foundation is wielding both a large purse and a large influence. We spoke with Dan Sharpe, Director, Community Leadership and Nonprofit...
Blockfort
How do you build a community around what you're passionate about? This week, Adam Brouillette sat down to discuss Blockfort, the new gallery and studio space Downtown, and why he thinks Columbus is the best city for doers. Shownotes:...
Visitor Satisfaction in Columbus
On the occasion of Columbus being named the highest in visitor satisfaction in the midwest by JD Power and Associates, host Tim Fulton moderated a panel at the Columbus Metropolitan Club to discuss the study, its impact, and how Columbus...
Six Word Memoirs
We all want to tell stories. Larry Smith, the creator of Six Word Memoirs helps people do that. We sat down to talk about the project, Larry's background as a journalist and storyteller, and why he and his wife, noted author Piper Kerman,...
Columbus Neighborhoods: The Hilltop
To kick off our neighborhoods series, we're starting with one of Columbus' largest, the Hilltop. On the occasion of their newly completed Camp Chase Trail, Jody Dzuranin and Betty Jaynes sat down to discuss the new trail, the renaissance...
Crafty in Columbus
This week, we explore the craft scene in Columbus with maker maven Megan Green who heads up the Midwest Craft Con and Craftin' Outlaws. It's a discussion about the business of craft, the many hats you wear in business, and the plethora of...