American Motherhood

In this episode of American Motherhood, we continue our Westerville local election series with City Council candidate Preston Stapleton. Preston shares what inspired him to run and how his experiences as both a professional and a parent shape his leadership style. We discuss his priorities-open communication, thoughtful economic growth, preserving green space, and community safety-along with his approach to challenges like traffic, fiscal responsibility, and building consensus in a growing, diverse community.

This local election series is designed to make city government more accessible to you, the voters. If you find this conversation helpful, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app. You can always reach me at [email protected] if you’d like to join the conversation.

Find Preston on Facebook, Instagram or email him at [email protected].

Watch the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce City Council Candidate Forum here on YouTube.

Today we’re talking with Aaron Glasgow, a current member of Westerville City Council, running for re-election this November. Aaron is an attorney who brings legal expertise, leadership, and a community-centered vision to his role on Council. In our conversation, he reflects on his path to public service, explains the responsibilities within Council, and highlights the impact of his work in Westerville. He also shares what motivates him, the leadership qualities he values, and his top priorities for our city—from casting key votes and guiding development to supporting families and honoring Westerville’s rich history.

This local election series is designed to make city government more accessible to you, the voters. If you find this conversation helpful, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app. As always, you can reach me at [email protected] if you’d like to join the conversation.

Find Aaron on Facebook, Instagram or on his website at AaronGlasgow.com. Email him at [email protected].

I’m excited to bring you another episode in the American Motherhood local election series, where we’ve been getting to know the candidates running for Westerville City Council and the Westerville City School Board of Education.

I sat down with Anisa Liban, the current Vice President of the Westerville City School Board, running for re-election this fall. Anisa is a first-generation student, a mom who believes learning begins in the earliest years, and an entrepreneur with deep experience in nonprofits and public affairs. She brings both passion and strategy to the work of ensuring every student in our community has the opportunity to succeed. This is a thoughtful and engaging conversation, bringing a perspective to our community that I think you’ll want to hear. 

My goal is to make this election more accessible to all of our voters in Westerville, and your support helps make that possible. If you enjoy today’s episode, please subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app, leave a review or share it with a friend.

Follow Anisa on Facebook, Instagram, or on her website at Anisaforall.com.

We continue the American Motherhood local election series with Mark Faubel, candidate for Westerville City Council. Mark is a husband, father, step-father, small business owner, and financial professional who has served our community through groups like the Chamber of Commerce, the school PTA, and the Westerville Education Foundation. We talk about why he’s running, how his experiences shape his leadership style, and what he loves most about Westerville. His campaign centers on the idea that City Council should ‘stay in its lane’—focusing on essential services, safety, and fiscal responsibility. Mark and I hold different beliefs, and you’ll hear how I aim to understand his perspective as he shares his vision for our city.

If this conversation resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you at [email protected]. I continue my search for a conservative mom to cohost this podcast with me so that together we can explore how politics and society shape the motherhood experience in America. Please take a moment to share this episode with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app. Your support helps us reach more voters and continue bridging the divide one conversation at a time. 

Find Mark on Facebook and on his website at FaubelforWesterville.com.

Mark referenced a Fox News article on the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) pension fund, linked here.

In this episode of American Motherhood, I talk with Angie Hamberg, Superintendent of Westerville City Schools, about her role, her vision for the future, and the district's earned income tax issue on the ballot this fall.

We cover what excites her most about our schools, the challenges of recent state funding cuts, efforts to improve student achievement, and we put enrollment trends into perspective. Angie also explains the proposed 0.75% earned income tax—why this model was chosen, what it would mean for classrooms and programming, and how the district is planning for all possible outcomes.

Whether you’re still undecided or already know how you’ll vote, this conversation offers valuable insight into the issues shaping our schools and the people working hard on behalf of our kids and community.

If you find this episode helpful, please subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app, leave a review, or share it with a friend. Your support helps bring these election conversations to more voters in our community.

Learn more about Westerville City Schools and find more on the tax issue at YesforWestervilleSchools.com.

In this episode we meet with Megan Reamsnyder, our Vice Chair of City Council running for re-election this November. Megan is a graduate of Westerville City Schools and The Ohio State University. She continues to have deep roots in our community through her non-profit leadership, full-time work with Otterbein University as Assistant Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, and of course raising her kids in Westerville. We reflect on her first term, her vision for Westerville’s future, and the balance of motherhood, personal ambition, and community caregiving. 

If you are interested in hearing more from our candidates in this space, be sure to subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app, and if you like what you hear, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends in the community. As always, reach out at [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation. 

Find Megan on Facebook, at MeganReamsnyder.com and directly on the City of Westerville City Council website.

In this episode we meet with our current Westerville City School Board President, Kristy Meyer, who is up for re-election this November. Kristy is a graduate of Westerville schools and continues to have deep roots in our community as she and her husband raise their two kids in the district. With her Master’s degree in Environmental Biology, Kristy has worked for over 20 years in the non-profit environmental-conservation space and now runs her own consulting firm. We reflect on the challenges and successes of the last four years and we of course dive into her campaign to understand her continued priorities of student-centered programs, safe and welcoming environments, meeting the needs of all children, and effective budgeting and spending. You will learn what motivates Kristy and how she has become a leader for the Westerville City School District.

If you are interested in hearing more from our candidates in this space, be sure to subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app, and if you like what you hear, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends in the community. As always, reach out at [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation. 

Find Kristy on Facebook, Instagram on on her website at KristyMeyer.com

Let's continue our Local Election Series as we prepare for a very full ballot in Westerville this fall. Today we will meet our first candidate for our Board of Education, one of 7 candidates currently running for 3 open positions. If you are interested in hearing more from our candidates in this space, be sure to subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app and if you like what you hear, please be sure to leave a review to help us reach the rest of our community.

Tatjana Brown has proudly called Westerville home for 18 years. As an independent business owner, community advocate, and a mom of three students in Westerville schools, Tatjana brings both entrepreneurial experience and deep local roots to her candidacy. Tatjana is passionate about high quality public education. If elected, she will prioritize smart budgeting, strong support for educators, and inclusive opportunities for every student.

Find Tatjana on Facebook or on Instagram.

Learn more about the current members and work of Westerville City School Board of Education.

Reach out to us at [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation.

Today we are starting a new series surrounding our local government in Westerville as our community will be voting on four open seats for Westerville City Council this November. These next few months we will get to know all of the candidates so that we are all well informed when we go to the polls. I am excited for today’s conversation with friend, fellow parent, and candidate for Westerville City Council, Kelley Stocker. 

As a dedicated teacher in Westerville City Schools and parent to a 6-year-old student in the district, Kelley is a community advocate and is deeply invested in the success and well-being of local families. She serves on the executive board of the Ohio Council for the Social Studies, she is a faculty representative for the Westerville Education Association, and she is a member of the Westerville Planning Commission. Kelley is running to preserve the best of what makes Westerville special while promoting thoughtful progress that secures a strong future for all residents.

Find Kelley on Facebook or directly on her website at Kelley Stocker for Westerville City Council.

Learn more about the current members and work of Westerville City Council.

Reach out to us at [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation.

Welcome to our friend, Becca Dolbow, joining us with a conservative perspective. In this episode of American Motherhood, we explore the disconnect between calls for a baby boom and the lack of real support for families. From paid leave and school safety to healthcare and the environment, Bethany and Becca discuss the realities of raising families in America.

This space is reserved for honest, respectful conversation about building a better future, joining forces despite our political differences. The challenge today? Just listen.

The invitation always stands, reach out at [email protected] to join the conversation and to support our social experiment.