Circle City Success

Lauren Gaudion is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Arrow McLaren IndyCar

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 213, where you'll hear Lauren tell us about...

● Her dreams of working in sports and college athletics landed her in Indianapolis at the NCAA and an opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts.

● How she was tapped to be part of the start up team building a flight school in Indianapolis called LIFT Academy

● A professional connection was key to her landing the opportunity with Arrow McLaren as Director of Communications and eventually her current role as VP of Marketing and Communication

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

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● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Kristian Aleixo is the Owner of Indiana Valor

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 212, where you'll hear Kristian tell us about...

● The diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes while in Iraq ended his dreams of becoming a helicopter pilot in the US Army changing his career trajectory

● His journey and time spent as a professional race car driver in autocross that led him to California, giving him access to the first race track opportunity including living in his car on the race track

● Why he decided to bring a women's professional football team to Indiana, the process to recruit and train women in a newly defined sport in the state, the results of the first combine, and what you can expect from Indiana Valor football and the WFA

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𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Dalton Tunis is the Owner and CEO of Bone Boss Outdoors

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 211, where you'll hear Dalton tell us about...

● His experiences while on the Indiana State University Bass Fishing Club including a trip to South Carolina to visit the Bass Masters tournament and the Ice Chest tournament on Geist

● How he landed the role of Corporate Business Manager and Treasurer for North Judson School Corporation and what impact his role has on the school district

● How his passion for wildlife and the outdoors were the start behind Bone Boss and how Bone Boss helps land owners identify opportunities to create wildlife habitats that will generate an additional revenue source and get the best overall value for their land

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𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Chris Gahl is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Indy

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 210, where you'll hear Chris tell us about...

● How a job posting landed him a start to his tourism career in the state of Hawaii for several years and how that shaped his journey to this day

● On any given week Indy might have 5-6 prospective conventions, conferences, or major sporting events walking the city for planning future events. The saying is "if you look you book."

● How Indy competes with all the major cities in the nation and how this helps Indy land the biggest well known events in the United States. An opportunity Indy has is that we are not proud enough of what our city has to offer yet we are competitng with the largest cities in the United States. Some upcoming major sporting events that may land in Indy over the next several years.

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Youssef Boudarine is the Creator of Epicurean Indy and Founder of J'Adore Pastry

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 209, where you'll hear Youssef tell us about...

● Why he decided to attend culinary school, his passion for food and the arts, his eperience traveling Europe while working in the food and restaurant industry, and why he moved to Indiana

● His journey to Indiana, getting connected to people in the city, and how the food scene landed him opportunities to work alongside some of the top chefs in Indianapolis

● The story of J'Adore Pastry, the why behind creating a business, and the origin of Epicurean Indy

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Cindy Hoye is the Executive Director of the Indianan State Fair Commission

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 208, where you'll hear Cindy tell us about...

● Her first experience with a State Fair and how and where she got her start, before returning to Indiana

● Some behind the scenes news, fun facts, events other than the State Fair held at the fairgrounds, and the best kept secrets of the Indiana State Fair

● Balancing the traditions and experiences of the State Fair history and blending those with the layering of something new and different each year

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Kristin Patrick and Andrea Simpson are the Co-Founders of Orangily

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 207, where you'll hear Kristin and Andrea tell us about...

● Why they changed the name of the business from Loren's Alcohol Free Beverages to Orangily and the meaning behind the name

● How the idea to create a business started, the "why" behind the alcohol free business, and how quickly Orangily has grown from online only to multiple brick and mortar locations in only a couple of years

● How they source their distributors and suppliers, how they continue to market to their customers and vendors, the opportunity to begin franchising the brand, and where all you can find their products

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Rafael Sanchez is Executive Vice President, Chief Impact Officer & Indianapolis Market President for Old National Bank

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 206, where you'll hear Rafael tell us about...

● How his network and relationships helped him get connected to opportunities such as Super Bowl Committee and co-chair for NBA All Star in Indianapolis

● How to get involved in the city and if you do well, you are passionate about what you do, and are present in the community, people will see you and your network will accelerate your personal and professional development and that getting involved civically in the city will position you one degree from a person that has the influence to make life changing impact

● The projects he has worked on as Chief Impact Officer for Old National Bank, including offering bank products that are more accessible to immigrants, providing individuals with only an ITIN, the opportunity to own a home, and the newest announcement, the launch of the new Generations Community Bank, the first-of-its-kind, Indianapolis-based bank, whose target customers are minorities and underserved by traditional banks.

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

Gold and Silver Sponsors

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

Thank you to our Community Partners

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Michael Lashmett is the Founder and President of Vintage Indy

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 205, where you'll hear Michael tell us about...

● How he traveled to Indianapolis at the age of 18 looking to find a job with an Indy Car team, not knowing anyone, and spent a week knocking on doors of the local racing teams. He was told not hiring multiple times, so he went back home to his small town in Illinois. Then on the following Monday received a phone call from Tony Hulman's secretary, and she said if he could be back that same afternoon he would have a shot at a job.

● His first job in racing was with Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing Team and how he was hired on the spot by the chief mechanic and lived in Speedway for $25 a month. The house he lived in also happened to be home for the who's who of Indy Car race car drivers.

● How a phone call two week's prior an upcoming race started the Vintage Indy story, what all can be expected at a Vintage Indy event, and how the fans can experience Vintage Indy right here in Indianapolis.

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

Gold and Silver level Sponsors

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

Thank you to our Community Partners

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

Beth McCarthy Smith is the Founder and CEO of Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice and Cocktails

Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​204 where you'll hear Beth tell us about…

● How a door to door sales role early in life helped her discover her passion for sales and why treating people fairly and nice will lead to a successful career. She shares her journey in newpaper and publications and why she made a few major career moves along the way.

● Changing your prospective on all things from "have to" to "want to" and this will create a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life and how a major medical discovery in her life helped launch Simplicity Juice

● The Simplicity Juice story of life and living a healthy life, how all the ingredients in the juices come from the Earth, no added BS, and why healing, health, and beauty all start on the inside.

Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors

Gold and Silver level Sponsors

● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/

● Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/

● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/

● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/

Thank you to our Community Partners

● 16 Tech Innovation District: https://16tech.com/

● IU Indianapolis Athletics: https://iuindyjags.com/

● Java House: https://javahouse.com/

● Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/

● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/

Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts:

● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp

● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb

● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy

● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx