Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Friday Surprise Guest edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, blending creativity, mental health, and meaningful community conversation.

Gretchen’s surprise guest is Susie Best from Issue Box Theatre, who joins the show to talk about storytelling, performance, and how theatre can spark dialogue around real-world issues. Susie shares insight into the mission of Issue Box Theatre and why the arts play such an important role in building empathy, connection, and understanding in our community.

The episode also features Jonelle Massey from Agility Counseling Group, who joins the conversation to preview her upcoming event, The Athlete Mental Health Summit: Changing the Culture of Sports & Mental Health. Jonelle discusses the growing awareness around mental health in athletics, the pressure athletes face at all levels, and why changing the conversation around mental health in sports is so critical for long-term well-being.

Together, this Friday episode brings together the arts and mental health—highlighting how creativity, conversation, and community support can help change culture and create healthier spaces for everyone.

Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management, Workspring, Toledo Refining Company, Toledo Community Foundation, Destination Toledo, and TARTA.

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