Soul of the Glass City

Pat McCarty has worn many hats in his diverse career. From a husband and father to a high school teacher and a successful insurance salesman. Tune in as we take a fun journey with McCarty, as he shares his unique story of how he became the man we have come to know as the Guy in the 419.

We get a chance to hear from a few of the voices who were present for the 2024 Diversity Equity Access Inclusion ALLiance of Northwest Ohio's 3rd Annual Summit & CEO Panel. Listen to DEAI allies and trailblazers, Marquis Miller, Akousua Barthwell Evans, Tiff Thompson & Matt Killam, as they share their unique career experiences.

In this episode, we take a trip to The Release: An Art Exhibition, which was a unique event to celebrate art enrichment in Toledo. We get to meet the host photographers Alexandria Armand and Dirtykics, talk about their latest work and the creative inspirations behind them. We also get to know professional saxophonist Sax B, who provided part of the musical selection for the evening.

We take a moment to step into the life of Debora Gregory. We discover how Debora grew up in Toledo and how a deep loss caused her to find her ultimate purpose. Gregory has made a life-long career helping others learn how to heal from grief through her personal experiences and ministry.

Monique sits down with Anita Lopez.

Raina Dawson is an attorney and philanthropist who has dedicated her life to human rights, social justice, and community activism. As a proud Toledoan, Raina shares with us how being born and raised in the Glass City has helped shape her life and career.

An in-depth talk with Candice Harrison who is well-known for being a champion of women's causes, youth development, and community advocacy. As the Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at international architectural and engineering firm SSOE, we learn about how Harrison manages her roles as a wife, mother, corporate woman, and philanthropist who was born and raised in The Glass City.

Take a glimpse into the life of the first African-American female Mayor of Toledo. From her humble beginnings in Hamilton, Ohio to her current role as an Ohio State Senator, we get a chance to know the dynamic activist, mother, attorney and politician that is Paula Hicks-Hudson.

A conversation CEO & Founder, La'Shardae Scott, of Scott Center for Observation, Treatment & Transition. Join us for her journey of being a mother of two Sickle Cell Warriors to becoming a dynamic professional advocate for other individuals living with sickle cell.

In this debut episode for 'Soul of the Glass City', Monique sits down with community newspaper owner, longtime Toledo resident and Ivy Leaguer, Fletcher Word, who shares with us his love of the Glass City.