Hopeful Hoosier Podcast

Host Andy Dix interviews Nick Ramey, Indianapolis Program Coordinator for Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) https://asapasap.org.   This non-profit organization is providing veterans a free opportunity to explore self-expression through learning to use the arts.

From the Episode:

The Holland Account song featured in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVmxnBWX5R0

"A Study On Combat: From the Perspective of a Historian, Clinician, and Soldier," by Brian M. Griffen, LMHC  https://a.co/d/hib54vy

Hear how social determinates of health impact the health of our citizens and communities. Host Andy Dix, President of AD Growth Advisers Inc., interviews Dr. Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, the Market Medical Director at CareSource Indiana. CareSource is an award-winning non-profit health insurer making a lasting difference in its members' lives by improving their health and well-being.

Hear how Haulstr, an Indiana startup company, uses technology to revolutionize the mulch delivery industry and spread the good to our local communities! Host Andy Dix interviews Dan Hanrahan, Co-Founder of Haulstr. Haulstr is an innovative fundraising platform and delivery system that is making a positive difference. Dan shares his story of life as a serial entrepreneur in the Heartland.

Hear the story of one of Indiana's top rated Certified B-Corps, GadellNet Consulting Services. Host Andy Dix, interviews Nick Smarrelli, CEO of GadellNet.  Nick shares how he as instilled his lifelong personal values: 100% Responsibility, 0% Excuses, Grow or Die, and Make an Impact into organization-wide values.

Host Andy Dix interviews Nick Jaworski, CEO of CircleSocialInc.

CircleSocialInc is one of Indiana's first benefit corporations.  Nick shares his insights on running a company with a triple bottom line. Hear how doing good is also good for business!

Host Andy Dix interviews Vicki Bohlsen, Founder/President of the Bohlsen Group, Indiana's first Certified B-Corp.  Hear how the Bohlsen Group is on a mission to market others' mission using unified marketing for good!  Purposeful and sustainable practices and principles are great for business.

What one easy choice can you make to support your hometown's growth and prosperity for generations to come? (HINT: There's an app for that.)  Listen as Host Andy Dix interviews Mel McMahon-Stone, Co-Founder of IndianaOriginals.com.  Mel shares the importance of supporting locally owned and operated Indiana businesses to help create a more hopeful future of our state.  She also shares tips for starting your own business and becoming an Indiana Original entrepreneur yourself.  

Have you ever wondered why you are here?  What is your purpose in life? In this episode of the Hopeful Hoosier Podcast you will hear from Jim Poyser, Executive Director of Earth Charter Indiana.  Jim found his life's purpose as an advocate and educator for action to address climate change in Indiana.  Host Andy Dix interviews Jim Poyser at White Pine Wilderness Center in Rocky Ripple, Indiana.  Can one question change the entire trajectory of your life?  Hear how Jim answered his key life question and how it forever changed his life for the better. Poyser shares key life lessons to finding and living out your purpose.