Best Ivy Turner Podcasts (2025)

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Coping Case Files: Ghosted by Halloween: Where has the Spirit of the Season Gone? 1:04:38

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Is it just us or has Halloween ghosted everyone this year? Usually this is a holiday loved and looked forward to by dang near everybody, but this year the enthusiasm feels a bit lacking. We’re not seeing as many decorations for Halloween or even for fall in general. Our social media feeds are dripping with political bickering instead of flowing ove…

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New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike | S9E11 1:23:27

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No child should ever have to sleep outside. It's one thing we can all agree on. Within the Bloomington community there's one organization whose sole purpose is ensuring this, and they do it exceptionally well. New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike, let's us know how they've achieved a success rate over three times the national averag…

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Turkuaz Cafe owner, Farid Amiri |S9E10 1:09:16

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For almost two years, Farid Amiri has owned the beloved Turkuaz Cafe at 3rd and Lincoln. In that time, he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. Learn more about the menu upgrades, the interior renovations, and his incredible story of leaving Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban…

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Reflexive Reactions: Living by My Cycle: My Experience with Hormone Regulation and Cycle Awareness 1:24:07

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Okay, we’ll admit, this reaction isn’t very reflexive since it took several weeks to come to any conclusions, however, we will say that the outcome did not meet the reflexive expectations. Social media is full of creators touting all kinds of health and nutrition advice; and with so much of it seeming extreme, conflicting, or too good to be true it…

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DeAngelo's owner, Mark Miller | S9E09 49:16

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Working his way up from dishwasher to owner, Mark Miller, along with his wife Sarah, have upheld the longstanding tradition of serving up high quality Cajun-Italian fusion eats at DeAngelo's on the east side. Whether it's BOGO pizzas and calzones on Tuesdays, $1 kid pizzas on Wednesday, or just the fact that they do everything from scratch daily, t…

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The Hardest Pivot I Ever Made, with Spencer Stuart’s Lisa Caswell 29:47

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What happens when the support you need comes from someone you least expect? For Lisa Caswell, that moment came with an invitation to a surprise meeting halfway across the world. Today, Lisa is a Partner at Spencer Stuart, where she helps companies attract top Silicon Valley talent. She’s also a former CEO of eMeter, which was acquired by Siemens, a…

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Hive's General Manager Eric Iversen and FOH Manager Lizzie Russell | S9E8 55:22

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Games for People Like Us: Taking Off the Mask: A Neurodivergent Tabletop RPG 1:03:28

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If you’re an OG listener, you’ll remember a couple of years ago when we played a game we made to encapsulate the neurodivergent social experience. Well, for our first installment of Games for People Like Us, we decided to revisit this game and see if it was just as fun as it was the first time. We had a blast, and we hope you’ll enjoy it as much as…

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WFHB Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin | S9E7 1:08:54

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With the landscape for community radio funding changing drastically in 2025, WFHB has had to find new, creative ways to fund their operations. Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin, join us to discuss their recent fundraising efforts, the history of WFHB, and we even dive into the nitty gritty of how their sta…

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The Power of Seeking Discomfort with Prudential’s Carolynn Smith 24:53

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What happens when you’re suddenly asked to lead the very people who used to be your peers? For Carolynn Smith, that moment came with her first big promotion. It taught her lessons about courage, discomfort, and how leadership often begins by stepping into the unknown. Today, Carolynn is Head of U.S. Service and Enterprise Process Excellence at Prud…

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Samira owner Anwar Naderpoor | S9E6 50:11

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After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Anwar Naderpoor fled to Pakistan, and eventually made his way to Bloomington many years later after stops in France, Virginia, and Indianapolis. Named after his daughter, Samira opened in 1998 and quickly established itself as a consistent, quality dining destination for locals and students alike. …

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Try This Maybe: Reality Checks: Cognitive Tools to Break the Spiral 1:07:42

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Do you ever feel like you get trapped in your own thoughts, spiraling out into negative rumination and worries about the future? If you do, then you know how detrimental it can be to your quality of life, your capacity to truly enjoy anything, and your ability to maintain healthy and happy relationships. In this episode, we’re discussing the concep…

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The Jordan Davis Special! JD talks Taste, Bar Bingo, and more! | S9E05 51:04

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In this very special episode, we get an intimate look into the life and times of host Jordan Davis, learn about the 2025 Taste of Bloomington results, Bloomington Bar Bingo, DJ JD, and more! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our …

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Throwback: Role Modelling Vulnerability with Kensho’s Bhavesh Dayalji 25:46

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What does allyship look like when you’re leading a company? For Bhavesh Dayalji, it often means being honest about the challenges of balancing work and family, and choosing to show up as a husband and father first. This is a throwback episode, but Bhavesh’s reflections on leadership and allyship remain just as powerful today. Bhavesh shares how vul…

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Village Deli, Soma Coffee and The Ivy owner/operator Bob Costello | S9E4 1:20:48

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From iconic breakfast eats on Kirkwood, to local coffee all over town, to hosting events in a beautiful, historic building, Bob Costello has his hand in it all! How did Village Deli become such a staple? What's the secret to SOMA's success? What is The Ivy? Why did Laughing Planet close? It's all on the latest episode of No Dishes! Join The Clean P…

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Weirdough owner Rachel Wiehe | S9E3 48:15

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Sometimes it's okay to be a little bit of a Weirdough, and enjoy some delicious cookies in the process. Weirdough Cookie Co was started by Rachel Wiehe and specializes in custom cookies like you've never seen before. Rachel tells us all about her operation, how her perfectionism has paid off, and how exactly she pulled off the best chocolate chip c…

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Pet (& Feral) Theories: Too Tired to Relax: Why Rest is Exhausting 1:01:24

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Why, oh why, is it so hard to rest?! We know we need rest and relaxation and sleep and all of that good stuff, so why can’t we just do it? It sounds so simple, and it should be so easy, yet many of us feel like we are actively struggling to rest. If you also find it easier to multi-task a dozen projects than to relax for even 10 minutes then this e…

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Throwback: Eclectic Career Paths with Google’s Hayete Gallot 29:35

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While we’re busy working on new episodes, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite conversations from Season 3. When we first spoke with Hayete Gallott, she was Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. Today, she is President of Customer Experience at Google. We thought this was a meaningful opportunity to revisit her reflections on career choices, c…

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Friendly Beasts Cidery owner/brewer Jacob Schumacher | S9E2 48:35

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Just north of 2nd street, right off the B-Line, lies Friendly Beasts Cidery. With trivia, rotating ciders, and an expanded patio, it's the perfect hang out spot after work, or a visit to the Farmer's Market. One of the owners, Jacob Schumacher, fills us in on his journey working his way up through the ranks, their history since their beginnings in …

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Coping Case Files: Mindfulness: Does It Suck or Am I Just Doing It Wrong? 59:22

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Mindfulness is one of those pop psychology suggestions we’re often recommended for stress relief, and while its benefits are also historically well-rooted in various cultural and spiritual practices it’s not always as easy as it seems like it should be. Similar to meditation, it’s a classic example of “simple, not easy”. In this episode, we’re expl…

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Bloomington Pridefest organizers, Zachary Taylor and Cale Ulery 1:11:02

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"The eleventh annual Bloomington Pridefest, ranked by Thrillist as the best college town pride in the nation, will take place Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. It is an incredible day with thousands of people celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and the fight for liberation on the iconic Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington." Two of the Pridefest organizers, Zachary Tayl…

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Building with Purpose with Across AI’s Nilou Salehi 24:55

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What does it look like to pivot while staying true to your purpose? For Nilou Salehi, it meant putting her professorship role at UC Berkeley on pause to co-found Across AI,…

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Reflexive Reactions: Stayin' Alive: When Pollyanna and Spite Just Aren't Enough 59:05

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We’re starting back up after our hiatus on a more serious note, so we’ll give you the trigger warning that this episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation. It won’t be all doom and gloom though. While we are discussing depression and the struggles that lead to self-destructive thoughts our goal in this episode is to find ways to quiet the noi…

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Sponsor Spotlight - Gameday Men's Health Bloomington owner Dan McGurk 38:34

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Please welcome our new Season 9 Presenting Sponsor, Gameday Men's Health! We're so excited that they want to support local restaurants, and more, along with us! I sat down with owner, Dan McGurk, to discuss all of the services they offer, his background, his favorite place to eat in town, and my personal weight loss of over fifty pounds during five…

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Throwback: Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith 26:21

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We’ll be back soon with a new episode. In the meantime, enjoy this throwback conversation with Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs. Earlier this month, Praxis Labs was acquired—marking a major milestone in the company’s journey. This episode offers a look at the vision and values that helped get it there. What makes a great manager in to…

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Updated Trailer 1:45

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A lot has changed since we first started the podcast so we figured it was time to reintroduce ourselves.By Ivy Turner & Autumn Braack

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Sponsor Spotlight - The New Bloomington Convention Center with Talisha Coppock and Mike McAfee 1:07:39

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Next up in our Sponsor Spotlight series, we're sitting down with Talisha Coppock, from Downtown Bloomington Inc, and Mike McAfee, from Visit Bloomington, to discuss the new Bloomington Convention Center that just broke ground! How will it benefit the community? What can we expect? Oh, and we talk with Talisha about her decades of experience organiz…

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Move Bloomington Sponsor Spotlight - Matt & Amanda Boyer 56:27

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With Season 8 in the books, and Season 9 starting August 19th, we've decided to release some Sponsor Spotlight episodes, highlighting the sponsors that make the No Dishes Podcast possible! Please support them and let them know you appreciate their support of No Dishes. MOVE Bloomington was started 6 years ago by Matt Boyer and his wife Amanda. This…

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When Feedback and Data Fuels Creativity, with Angela Morgenstern 25:59

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when the data doesn’t give you a clear answer—but the decision can’t wait? For Angela Morgenstern, that moment came early in her tenure at Netflix. It offere…

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Taste of Bloomington 2025 SPECIAL! | S8E20 38:29

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Hey everyone! It's Jordan. I've been working for a while to bring back the Taste of Bloomington and it's almost here! August 2nd, on Kirkwood, from 3-10 pm. The first thing I did was put together a committee of amazing people from our community to help bring this beloved Bloomigton tradition back to life. Spearheading our Marketing efforts is Sadie…

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Root Cellar Lounge - General Manager Eric Gurrola and Assistant Manager Bella Lear | S8E19 41:19

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Hosting weekly karaoke and live DJ's, Root Cellar is one the most popular haunts in town to sing, dance, or just grab a cocktail with friends. General Manager Eric Gurrola, and Assistant Manager Bella Lear, join us to fill us in on all the in's and out's of FARM Bloomington's speakeasy, what's made them so successful, and of course their favorite s…

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Training for Change in the Age of AI, with Microsoft’s Miki Tsusaka 26:24

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when a dream opportunity arrives at an inopportune time? For Miki Tsusaka, it called for some tough conversations with the people she trusted most. This epis…

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Announcement 26:09

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It's time for a candid talk about where the podcast has been and where it's headed. While we're still holding true to our core values and goals we are also overhauling some things about the podcast, so we'll be taking off the month of July so that we can reset, recalibrate, and make some important changes happen. Thanks for being here and supportin…

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B-town Sharp Shop & Precision Sharpening with Brett Morse and Kyle Turner | S8E18 49:55

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Any great Chef will tell you they're only as good as the tools at their disposal. In order to keep both restaurant and home chef's with the sharpest blades as possible, Btown Sharp Shop is there! With their new brick and mortar opened at 1025 S Walnut, Brett Morse and Kyle Turner are growing their business after their farmer's market beginnings. If…

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The Chef's Challenge by Community Kitchen Assistant Director Tim Clougher 1:23:04

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The Bloomington Chef's Challenge returns August 3rd with a new location at the Woolery Mill! Who will win the Golden Spatula? What amazing dishes can Bloomington's best chef's come up with using a secret ingredient? Monroe County Community Kitchen Assistant Director Tim Clougher joins us on the pod with info about this year's details for this great…

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What A Global Financial Crisis Taught Me, With Citi’s Sophia Bantanidis 25:33

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when your job drops you into the center of a global financial crisis? That’s where Sophia Bantanidis found herself – helping craft post-crisis banking reform…

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Too Bright, Too Loud, Too Much: A Neurodivergent Tour of the 5 Senses 2:00:57

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Join us for a romp and a rant through the five senses and explore with us all of the various ways we can become overloaded by our sensory experience of the world. If you’ve ever felt sensorily overstimulated into a state of rage, tearfulness, or catatonia you’re not alone. If you’ve ever been treated like a crazy person for feeling overwhelmed by s…

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Classic Lanes Bartender Ron Martin | S8E16 50:56

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Bloomington's only local bowling alley, Classic Lanes, has been a focal point of fun for our community for many, many years. Bartender Ron Martin joins us and tells us a bit about it's history, his Handicap 2000 tournament, and of course, we chat about their delicious snack bar offerings! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest…

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Bonafide Bites owner Sam Herrin | S8E15 1:09:53

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Back in October of 2022, Sam Herrin and Josh Anderson quit their jobs and went all-in on their boutique catering service, Bonafide Bites. Serving both Bloomington and Brown County, Bonafide offers custom menus for a wide variety of events with a unique eye for detail. Sam joins us and regales us with stories of her past musical career, how she and …

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The Power of Hope in High-Stakes Leadership with BCG’s Kirsten Rulf 26:50

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What can ancient Greek myths teach us about modern leadership? Kirsten Rulf has spent her career at the intersection of tech, policy, and public service. In this episode, K…

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The Movement Mindset: Choosing Fitness Activities That Fit You 2:01:30

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How often do you hear that “exercise is important”, and that you should “get more active” or “work on your relationship with movement”? If you had a penny for each time you’ve heard those kinds of phrases from social media influencers, magazine covers, doctors, family, or friends you could probably for a year’s worth of gym membership fees up front…

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Granfalloon Special! with organizers Gerard Pannekoak and Adrian Starnes 47:12

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"Presented by the IU Arts and Humanities Council and inspired by legendary Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Granfalloon brings together musicians, artists, thinkers, and good people from all walks of life for a celebration of art, ideas, and community." Gerard Pannekoak and Adrian Starnes join us and fill us in on all the amazing happenings with t…

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Red Frazier Bison & Rice Quality Meats owner Zach "Panama" Martin, and Twin Springs Creamery owever Jason "Smiley" Scott | S8E13 1:25:13

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Owner of Red Frazier Bison and Rice's Quality Meat, Zach "Panama" Martin has been, in one way or another, making sure Southern Indiana has access to high quality meats for some time now, starting Red Frazier back in 2015. Joining him is Jason "Smiley" Scott, Owner of Twin Springs Creamery, Monroe County's only creamery, and in its second year of op…

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Discovering Your Leadership Style with WEX’s Karen Stroup 27:04

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What happens when you bring startup lessons into the C-suite? This episode kicks off our mini series called Builders, where we talk with founders, product managers, and dig…

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Connected, Not Consumed: 8 Tips for Digital Detox 1:48:26

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Spring is here for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, and as the weather starts to warm up it becomes uncomfortably obvious just how extra dependent we were on our digital devices to get us through the cold, winter months. Honestly, regardless of the time of year, most of us are probably on our devices too much; it’s hard not to be when nearly…

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Lemonade Day Monroe County, with Regional Director, Lauran Blaker | S8E12 50:06

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In collaborations with the Boys & Girls Club, Lemonade Day is an incredible opportunity for children to learn about business and entrepreneurship through running their own lemonade stand. Eastern Regional Director, Lauran Blaker, joins us as we squeeze out all the info about this amazing opportunity for our local youth! It's coming up on June 7th a…

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DO Asian Fusion Cuisine & Lounge - Manager Kalie Ammons | S8E11 35:17

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Open late nights on 4th street, DO Asian Fusion offers a wide variety of delicious dishes like korean fried chicken wings, sam gye tang (with ginger not ginseng ;) ), and japchae. Manager Kalie Ammons joins the pod and we go over the owners who are cranking out the dishes themselves most of the time, their late night crowds, and what separates them…

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Driving National-Scale Innovation with Pritha Mehra 27:01

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Pritha Mehra is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service, where she leads the digital transformation of a network that delivers…

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Pet (& Feral) Theories: Autism 1:53:02

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There’s a lot of talk right now about autism. Unfortunately, we’re seeing a resurgence of people pathologizing the autistic experience and reinforcing social stigmas and negative stereotypes. Yes, autism comes with its challenges but to demonize it is complete and utter nonsense; it’s simple fear mongering from people who have clearly never truly k…

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Bloomington Chocolate Company & The Olive Leaf: Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas | S8 E10 51:11

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A longstanding, eastside staple, the Bloomington Chocolate Company has now expanded to Kirkwood! Taking over the former Blu Boy Cafe, the Kirkwood Sweet Shop is featuring items using Blu Boy recipes, Bloomington Chocolate Company favorites, and a full coffee menu. Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas, join us as we chat about all…