EP # 94: Host Dan Edwards talks candidly with Jamie Jarosik in a very revealing podcast. For years we've watched this unflappable morning meteorologist predict weather patterns in the Dayton, Ohio  region while working at WDTN, Channel 2. 
But, not even Jamie could predict the emotional storm created by a cancer diagnosis that appeared on her radar screen in 2021. Listen as Jamie shares her personal and professional insight into how she has dealt with this very private event while in the overly scrutinizing eye of the public.

EP # 93: Host Dan Edwards returns to Brigid's Path in Kettering, Ohio to get an update on their unique services that improve the health of newborn babies and mothers impacted by addiction by offering grace for the past, support for the present, and hope for the future in a zero judgement zone.
Jane Snyder from Brigid's Path and Brenda Stansfield from the Rotary Club of Kettering share details of an upcoming event to help raise awareness and operating funds for this incredible non-profit facility that is available in only four other cities in the country. Please like and share! 

EP # 91 Sharlet Briggs is the first female President of Kettering Health's Flagship Hospital on Southern Blvd. in Kettering, Ohio.  Originally from California, Briggs shares her unabashed love for the Dayton region and the welcoming and engaging people she's met. In a candid interview with host Dan Edwards, she shares the real  struggles and challenges that still exist in her industry today caused by the mistrust born out of the pandemic and how Kettering Health's mission-driven message can  help give Kettering Health a decided advantage attracting the healthcare workers of tomorrow.  

EP # 90 CONTENT WARNING!
Eric Jerardi only knows one way to live..on his own terms. He joins host Dan Edwards to talk about his influences and experiences, including his time on MTV as well as run-ins with OJ Simpson, Emeril Lagasse and scores of famous musicians who have impacted him most during an illustrious 35 year career as an iconic guitarist on the world stage. 
He also discusses how the death of his father and brother changed the trajectory of his life to motivate him to hone his skills as a jet-setting, gourmet chef and successful entrepreneur and the parallels he draws between them all that has created a rich, rewarding life.

EP # 89: According to a recent survey, only 9.4 %  of US Fortune 500 companies have a female CEO.  Melissa Cutcher, would like to see this trend change, particularly in her chosen field.
As Executive Director of Technology First, she is guiding her IT membership group to listen to all voices that will connect, strengthen and champion everyone in the exploding IT world. Melissa joins host Dan Edwards to discuss how the Dayton, Ohio region can be the next Silicon Valley for information technology. 

EP # 88: Everyday in this country, 10,000 people turn 65. Many are not ready for the knitting needles and the rocking chair. But, research shows us nationally,  only 25% of older adults actively volunteer.
Host Dan Edwards talks with Donna Kastner, who, along with the Dayton Foundation and The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission are developing programming to capture this seasoned intellect from legacy leaders at a time when it's needed most while creating the blue print for age-friendly communities of the future. 

EP # 87: It began 25 years ago when a group of businesswomen started a non-profit organization to help clothe, educate and empower the Dayton region's under-served to help their confidence when seeking employment. Dan Edwards talks with Cindy Garner, Executive Director of Clothes That Work about their evolving mission that is now taking their clothing and coaching services out into the community to reach a new generation.

EP # 86: She is one of the most influential women in the Dayton Region, making a difference in the lives of children. Listen as Dan Edwards talks with Deb Feldman, celebrating her first decade as President and CEO of Dayton Children's Hospital.
It's a candid conversation about the many challenges facing the pediatric health care industry as well as the planned 100 million dollar campus expansion that will continue changing Dayton's cityscape as well as the positive impact Dayton Children's is having on the Valley Street Corridor in  Old North Dayton. 

EP # 85 He's an artist, musician, former educator, radio host and world traveler. But, he feels most at home in Dayton, Ohio where he and his wife Molly Campbell reside, high atop the Centerfield Flats apartments overlooking Day-Air Ball Park and his beloved downtown.  It's the eclectic, electric Charlie Campbell who shines during this offbeat, meandering conversation with host Dan Edwards.