The Ripple Effect Podcast

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union and Erin Larison from The Kokomo Post welcome a special guest, Angela Opsahl, Dean of the School of Nursing, IUK. 🎙️ Angela shares what’s happening at IU Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, from growing enrollment and creating new opportunities for students to addressing th...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcomes a special guest, Lieutenant Charlie Fourkiller from the Kokomo Police Department. 🎙️ Lt. Fourkiller shares his journey into law enforcement, growing up in a family with generations of police officers and eventually building an 18 year career in the field. He also talks about commun...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Amber Jordan from Kokomo Toys and Collectibles and the Kokomo Antique Mall! 🎙️ What started as a fun toy store in 2008 has grown into a downtown destination filled with nostalgia, collectibles, vintage finds, and treasures from generations past. 🧸✨...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union and Erin Larison from The Kokomo Post welcome a special guest, The Kokomo Post's very own, Bree Echelbarger! 🎙️ What started as a few bags of candy on the Kokomo Post patio has turned into a massive community tradition taking over TWO blocks of downtown Kokomo! Bree takes us behind the scenes of...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union and Drew Larison from The Kokomo Post welcome a special guest, Rachel Rath from Girl Scouts of Central Indiana! ️ Rachel shares her inspiring Gold Award journey, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, and what the experience has taught her about leadership, service, perseverance, and maki...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest, Kelly Karickhoff from Ivy Tech Community College! ️ Kelly gives us an inside look at how Ivy Tech is helping students across Indiana find affordable, flexible, and practical paths to higher education and career success. From dual credit and early colle...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Todd Melloh from Russiaville Farmers Market at Anna's Acres️ Todd shares the story behind Anna's Acres, a 100-acre property built around community, family, and a vision inspired by his 95-year-old grandmother, Anna. From its five miles of scenic trai...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcomes special guests Shannon Spencer and Jess Jackson to talk about the upcoming New York City Marathon journey and Shannon's mission to raise money for breast cancer awareness. ‍♀️ Shannon Spencer shares her inspiring journey toward running the NYC Marathon while fundraising for cancer, turni...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Melissa Dwight from Kokomo Farmer's Market! Melissa shares what makes the Kokomo Farmer's Market such a special part of the community, from local farmers, bakers, artisans, and food vendors to family friendly programs like Little Sprouts. They also t...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Rob Pruett from Drug Free Howard County. From the rise of youth vaping and the dangers of Delta-8 and other substances to the importance of empathy, prevention, and open conversations, Rob shares decades of experience helping individuals and families na...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Jason Braden and Ryan Smalley from the Kokomo Fire Department to share the powerful story behind the annual 9/11 Memorial Event. What began as a way to honor the heroes of September 11 has grown into a community tradition that's raised more than $60,000...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Josh Spencer of Spencer Racing! ️ Int his episode, they talked about the exciting world of quarter midget racing. From growing up at the track to helping the next generation chase their racing dreams, Josh shares how family, community, and a passion for...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Heidi Blake from Firefly Children and Family Alliance. For 175 years, Firefly has been helping children and families across Indiana by providing resources that strengthen homes and keep kids safe. ❤️ Heidi shares how their Community Partners for Child S...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Gary Rhinebarger from Rhine Hall. ️ What began as a passion for restoring a historic building has grown into one of Kokomo's most unique entertainment venues. Gary shares how Rhine Hall is bringing live music, comedy shows, community events, weddings, a...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Jenny Young from Pregnancy Resource Center. What started as a conversation about pregnancy support quickly revealed just how much the Pregnancy Resource Center offers our community. From free medical services and parenting education to mentoring, materi...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Ben Rutz from the Kokomo Howard County Public Library. Think the library is just about books? Think again. Ben shares how the Kokomo Howard County Public Library is helping the community through technology support, creative maker spaces, digital medi...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Drew Durham from Center Township. Drew shares how Center Township is helping local families through utility and housing assistance, a growing food pantry, back-to-school programs, community events, and other resources designed to fill critical gaps when...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Leanne Fogg from Habitat for Humanity. Leanne shares exciting updates about Habitat for Humanity's upcoming home build for a local veteran, how the organization selects families, and the incredible impact volunteers, donors, and community partners ha...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Kim Graves and Jessica Ausbrook from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guests Keith and Jay from the Kokomo Park Band Did you know the Kokomo Park Band is celebrating its 124th season this summer?✨ In this episode, Keith and Jay share the incredible history behind one of Kokomo's longest-running traditions, how music continues...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Mary Reinhart from Kokomo Pride Revived Mary shares the heart behind Kokomo Pride, upcoming Pride Month events, and the organization's mission to create a more welcoming and supportive community for everyone. From Pride Fest and community programs to...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guest Anne Shaw from the Howard County Historical Society for a conversation all about preserving the stories, artifacts, and history that make Howard County so special. ✨ From family treasures hidden away in attics to unique local traditions and exhibits, A...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome special guests Jeff and Jake Stout of Stout & Son Funeral Homes.️ Together, they dive into the incredible 135‑year legacy of their family business, the deeply human side of funeral service, the importance of compassion on someone's hardest day, and the powerful c...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Assistant Principal Brian Moon from Taylor Community School Corporation! ️ From launching a brand‑new Solidarity ATM inside Taylor High School, to empowering students through the Titan Financial Academy, this episode dives into how real-world financia...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Jennifer from the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra From celebrating over 50 years of live music in Kokomo to bringing in talented musicians from across the region, this episode highlights how the symphony continues to create powerful, shared experiences for...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves from Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union welcome a special guest, Jamey Henderson from Samaritan Caregivers From the fan-favorite Chocolate Celebration to the powerful, behind-the-scenes impact on seniors in our community, this episode is equal parts sweet and meaningful. Jamie shares how Samaritan Caregivers provi...