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"White Fence Living: Real stories from New Albany, Ohio, hosted by a local dad, youth sports coach and community member. From community leaders to everyday voices, we share what makes 43054 tick—with a history sprinkle, no politics. Uncurated chats over the white fences."
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What does real support look like when a cancer diagnosis hits the middle of ordinary life? We dive into the story behind the Karen Wellington Foundation and explore how “fun” becomes care: dinners that taste like freedom, concerts that shake off chemo fog, Disney pools where a mom laughs with her kids and forgets she’s bald for an afternoon. It’s not about escaping reality; it’s about restoring it, one intentional moment at a time. We talk through how the foundation flips the script on tradi...
One tangled mic cable led to a wide‑open conversation with Jean‑Luc Grand‑Pierre that hits harder than a blue line check. We go from Montreal’s big‑city pulse and Haitian family roots to the quiet advantages of Columbus and why New Albany’s 20‑minute radius just works when you’re juggling practices, school runs, and careers. Jean‑Luc traces his path from junior hockey at 16 to the NHL and then into real estate, showing how he built a second act by shadowing mentors, investing in relationships...
The heart of a hometown isn’t a map; it’s the people who keep its stories alive. Lauren joins us to chart New Albany’s journey from fields and single-campus days to a thriving, intentionally planned community where a preserved mill becomes a brewery, a new roundabout reroutes semis, and a Friday night crowd can still feel like family. Her path runs through athletics—cross country, basketball, track, high jump—and a Hall of Fame induction, but the real wins come from team chemistry, mentorship...
A few rows of tomatoes. That’s all it took to spark a movement that now feeds families across Central Ohio with fresh, organic produce grown by neighbors who care. Catherine Duffy joins us to share how she and her husband Sean turned pandemic downtime into Garden for All, a year-round operation that donates tens of thousands of pounds of food to local pantries while building a stronger, kinder community. We get into the origin story—three 25-foot rows, a kitchen scale, and a simple promise t...
What happens when 7,500 cyclists, 3,000 volunteers, and tens of thousands of spectators come together for a common cause? Something truly extraordinary. Joe Apgar, CEO of Pelotonia and a cancer survivor himself, takes us behind the scenes of the organization that has raised over $320 million for cancer research at The James Cancer Hospital. His personal journey from testicular cancer diagnosis during his senior year of college to leading one of the most successful fundraising movements...
What does it take to build a thriving art gallery from the ground up? Hayley's journey offers a masterclass in following your passion against all odds. Growing up on Long Island with its breathtaking beaches, Hayley developed an early love for beauty and creativity through museum visits with her art-teacher sister. While her corporate marketing career took her around the world, art remained her true passion—using paychecks to buy paintings while friends splurged on luxury cars and vacations....
What if the solution to a complex challenge isn't what experts assume, but what users actually need? Aaron Westbrook discovered this truth firsthand, born without his right hand in a world where representation for people with limb differences was practically non-existent. Aaron's story begins in New Albany, where his family has deep roots going back to the 1940s. As a tech-savvy teenager who served as unofficial tech support for family members, Aaron's life changed when he gained access to h...
What if technology could bridge equity gaps instead of widening them? In this thought-provoking conversation with Brad Griffith, founder of Buckeye Innovation, we explore how purposeful technology is transforming lives in unexpected ways. Brad takes us on a journey from his early days as one of the first tenants in New Albany's business incubator to building applications that help students with disabilities find meaningful employment and assist justice-involved individuals in clearing their ...
Have you ever wondered what makes a service dog so extraordinary? In this eye-opening conversation with Matt from Canine Companions, we uncover the remarkable journey these dogs take from puppyhood to becoming life-changing partners for people with disabilities. Nestled on 16 acres in New Albany sits one of the country's most impactful nonprofits that many locals don't even realize exists. For nearly 50 years, Canine Companions has been breeding, raising, and training service dogs that trans...
Three identical brothers, one million YouTube views, and a rapidly growing podcast that's capturing their community's attention. Meet Houston and Alexander, two-thirds of the triplet team behind "Anything Flies," a podcast that transformed from casual lunch table debates into a media platform with impressive reach. What started as six high school friends discussing sports has evolved into a polished production featuring the three brothers and their friend Nash. With 870 subscribers and climb...
What happens when a physician reimagines healthcare from the ground up? Dr. Oza takes us behind the curtain of his concierge medical practice, revealing a revolutionary approach to patient care that prioritizes time, relationships, and prevention over the traditional revolving-door model. As a third-generation physician who transitioned from hospital medicine to concierge care, Dr. Oza explains how the membership-based model allows him to provide same-day appointments, 24/7 access, and consu...
Katie's journey between Madrid and Columbus reveals the profound ways living abroad shapes your perspective on community, work, and what truly matters in life. After falling in love with Spain during a high school language program, Katie built a relationship with the country that spanned years, eventually living in Madrid while working remotely for a Texas-based insurance startup serving Hispanic communities. Working East Coast hours from Spain meant functioning from 3 PM to midnight local t...
What happens when the final out is called on your high school baseball career? Four graduating seniors from New Albany's baseball team take us behind the scenes of their remarkable journey to the state semifinals. Jacob Richardson (second base), Brandon Pettinger (DH/first base), Trey Wentz (pitcher), and Tanner Hamilton-Ekinger (pitcher/shortstop) bring us into their world with candid reflections on a season that ended in controversy. The conversation opens with the elephant in the room—tha...
Mario Jordan sits across from me with a quiet confidence that belies his youth. Having just graduated from New Albany High School, this young man has already accumulated more life experience than many twice his age. Our conversation reveals an extraordinary story of adaptation and perseverance. After transferring from Columbus City Schools as a freshman, Mario faced the challenge of catching up to New Albany's advanced academic standards while simultaneously competing in national karate tour...
When Michaela Nash posted a TikTok video of her family that went viral in December 2022, she decided to follow her dream of applying for Family Feud. Little did the Nash family know this spontaneous application would lead to an unforgettable adventure on national television a year later. In this engaging conversation, the Nash family—Michaela, Braylon, and Marsha—share their remarkable journey from New Albany, Ohio to the bright lights of Atlanta's Tyler Perry Studios. They reveal fascinatin...
What if a cancer diagnosis didn't just mean treatment schedules and doctor appointments, but also included something to look forward to—a moment of pure joy during the toughest battle of your life? That's the revolutionary idea behind the Karen Wellington Foundation, an organization I had the privilege of exploring with Columbus chapter leader Irene Adams. Karen Wellington lived with breast cancer for ten years—a quarter of her life—before passing at age 40. But as Irene powerfully shared, "...
Ever wonder how a single salon visit could spark a business empire? Sisters Kristin and Kailen take us on their entrepreneurial journey from a chance discovery in New York City to founding The Blowout Bar, a salon concept that's thrived for 13 years by perfecting a single service: blowouts without cuts or color. Their story begins with a family trip to NYC where they experienced a specialized blowout bar and immediately recognized the opportunity to bring this concept to Columbus. Kristin's ...
Beth's journey from retail executive to nonprofit founder illustrates the extraordinary power of addressing a need in your own family and watching it transform the lives of hundreds. When her three-and-a-half-year-old son Will, who has Down syndrome, wanted to learn tennis like his older brother, Beth discovered a profound lack of consistent programming for individuals with developmental disabilities. What began as a weekend clinic has flourished into Buddy Up for Life, a national organizatio...
From driving a 1998 Toyota Corolla long after he could afford an upgrade to opening his first orthodontic practice during the 2009 recession with a baby on the way, Dr. Jeff Shirck's journey exemplifies calculated risk-taking and unwavering financial discipline. Dr. Shirck takes us behind the scenes of building Shirck Orthodontics from a single Pataskala location to five thriving practices throughout the Columbus area. With refreshing candor, he credits much of his financial wisdom to his wi...
Dave Mirgon's entrepreneurial journey reveals how a lifelong desire to help others evolved into creating spaces where businesses and people flourish. As the co-founder of Brickhouse Blue, Dave brings the same philosophy to coworking that made his youth basketball program a national success: building excellence brick by brick. "I was always thinking what else do I want to do while helping these people," Dave explains, reflecting on his 20-year corporate recruiting career. This question led hi...
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