Content Camp

In this episode of Content Camp, we sit down with performer and songwriter Ma Bell for a fun and inspiring conversation about music, creativity, confidence, and following your dreams. Ma Bell shares how she first got started singing and playing music in church, how her character helped her become more fearless on stage, and why her motto is: “Never too old to dream, never too young to start.” We a...

In this episode of Content Camp, we talk all about food — from favorite home-cooked meals and comfort foods to childhood favorites, international dishes, fast food picks, and memorable grocery store adventures. Loida shares stories about Filipino spaghetti, pancit, cooking over firewood, market days in the Philippines, lechon, and the foods that remind her of home. Mary talks about lasagna, fried...

In this super secret audio-only episode of Content Camp, Tony, David, and Louis sit around the table for a casual conversation that goes everywhere — from social media ideas and man-on-the-street interviews to local wrestling, roller coaster stories, theme parks, AI, phones, texting, and why face-to-face conversations feel so different from Zoom. Along the way, we talk about: What makes in-person...

In this episode of Content Camp, Louis sits down with Chuck Winslow, a retirement planner, community ambassador, DJ, veteran, and founder of a life and legacy business focused on helping seniors protect their health, wealth, and future.   Chuck shares how he built a unique business strategy by getting out into the community, hosting senior events, DJing proms and galas, organizing car shows, build...

In this episode of Content Camp, we sit down with Clay Ford, founder of Greenside Canine, to talk about his journey from serving as a Navy corpsman to building a dog training facility in Indiana.   Clay shares how his military experience introduced him to working dogs, why he left the path to medical school to train dogs full-time, and what it takes to work with everything from puppies to severe b...

In this episode of Content Camp, we sit down with realtor Mindy Riley to talk about what life is really like in real estate—from fast-moving markets and luxury homes to helping families relocate to Central Indiana. Mindy shares why she believes in helping, not selling, how she guides buyers and sellers through big decisions, and what it takes to succeed as a realtor in today’s market. She also tal...

In this episode of Content Camp, Libby, Louis and David sit down with Missy McCracken, a leadership and organizational development coach, to learn how coaching helps people communicate better, solve problems, and become more effective in work and life. Missy explains what leadership coaching really looks like, how teams can build trust, why communication often breaks down, and how changing one sma...

In this episode of Content Camp, Libby, Landon and Louis sit down with Cheryl McSweeney to talk about one of the biggest challenges teens face today: stress. Cheryl shares how breathing, mindfulness, communication, faith, and healthy coping habits can help teens manage pressure from school, sports, social media, peer expectations, and everyday life. The conversation also includes honest input from...

n this episode of Content Camp, Louis, Landon, Ben and Owen had a chance to sit down with Indianapolis nurse Stacy Renee to learn what it really takes to become a nurse—and what the job is like beyond the hospital. Stacy shares her journey from medical assistant to LPN and registered nurse, explains why nursing school feels like “mental boot camp,” and talks about the many career paths nurses can...

In this episode of Content Camp, Landon and Louis sit down with Laura Varnau, an Indianapolis travel agent with Wishes and Waves Travel, to learn what travel agents actually do and why their expertise still matters in a world full of online booking sites.   Laura shares how she became a travel agent, why she specializes in Disney vacations, Hawaii trips, river cruises, and small ship cruising, and...

In this unique episode of Content Camp, Owen and Louis take on a fun conversation challenge: keep talking, even when the topic is random, the camera is rolling, and the laughs are hard to hold back.   With no preparation, the boys start by imagining the life of a minor league pro wrestler before shifting into a hilarious discussion about local racing, Anderson Speedway, figure-eight trailer races,...

In this episode of Content Camp, Louis and Ben sit down with entrepreneurs Frank Crowe, Curt Whitesell, and Mike Fleming for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to start and grow a business. They discuss why they became business owners, the importance of selling before over-planning, how marketing builds trust long before a sale happens, and why relationships still matter in an...

In this episode of Content Camp, we talk with Ray Stapleton and Becky Black about the joy, challenge, and adventure of travel. From childhood road trips and first international experiences to cruises, long flights, unexpected surprises, and favorite destinations like Japan, Australia, Guatemala, Italy, and Machu Picchu, this conversation explores why travel is about more than just seeing new place...

In this episode of Content Camp, the crew sits down with Roch Egan to talk about choosing a non-traditional path after high school. Roch shares why he decided not to go to college, how he became a mortgage loan originator at just 18, and what he’s learned from jumping straight into the workforce. The conversation covers the pros and cons of college, career growth, discipline, sports, homeschooling...

In this episode of Content Camp, we sit down with a panel (Jim Patton, TJ McGovern, and John Lehner) to break down the real “art of networking”—not collecting business cards, but building relationships that create mutual value. We talk about listening and asking great questions, the difference between networking vs. prospecting, why follow-up matters, and how “givers gain” (plus small habits like...

Scott Grotjan is the CEO of Indianapolis expense reduction firm Silverback. Scott chatted with Landon, Louis and Tony about his work, business ownership, the value of education and much, much more. Scott helped the kids understand why it is so important to find out what you love to do!!

Jason Hammond of Fifth Third bank joined us on our first ever Zoom call.  Jason explained all about what a life in sales looks like. It turns out that EVERYONE needs selling skills.  We all need to sell ourselves in some way at certain times in life.

Louis had the very special privilege of interviewing his beloved piano teacher Betty Sherman. Louis has studied under Betty for many joyful years, and probably has Betty to thank for making piano so fun and interesting to him.   Louis practices very hard in his quest to become a skilled piano player, but happily stepped away from the keyboard for a chance to talk music with Betty. This interview r...

Note: If you have a hard time understanding Alex, you can see the video version of this podcast, including subtitles, here . Libby and Tony had the opportunity to interview our very own Alex, who with his American family embarked on an unforgettable two-week journey back to China, where Alex was born! Adopted at age four, Alex reconnected with his roots alongside 10 other families with similar ado...

Harry and Josh are grandfather and grandson, and took the time to share their side project The Great Patty Melt Challenge with Landon and Kennedy of Content Camp. Harry and Josh set out discover the best patty melts in central Indiana, and have covered such local restaurants as Logan's, Daddy Jack's, BRU Burger Bar and many others.  Which one is the best?  You'll have to tune in to find out!!! To...

Today Kennedy and Louis had the great pleasure of visiting with Emmy, who is a student (along with Louis) at Acton Academy in Indiana. Louis and Emmy have know each other for several years and are well versed in Acton Academy's way of approaching education.   Kennedy is a high school student at Carmel High School, and has only experienced "traditional" public schooling. Louis transitioned from Cat...

In this episode, Content Campers Louis and Landon interviewed the very gracious Mike Sokol of. Weaver & Sokol Insurance Agency in Indianapolis. This was a very interesting experience having two gradeschoolers interview an insurance professional when they themselves would have no good reason to know and understand the insurance game.   This is what Content Camp is all about. When you get both k...

Landon and David had a blast interviewing Sean McDonough of Talk to Tucker.  The boys peppered him with many questions about the real estate game!   If your child wants to join our Content Camp crew, please reach out to us via email:  Producer@ContentCamp.kids

This is part two of our interview with Denver.  This time Kennedy and Louis took a turn.  It's amazing how well-read Denver is!! As always, if your child wants to be part of Content Camp in Indianapolis, just shoot us an email:  producer [at] ContentCamp.kids

They say conversation is an art form, and Denver Abernathy is known to be able to converse on just about any topic under the sun. Tiberius and David did a great job of testing Denver's knowledge on a wide range of topics. Eventually David asked a question that gets to the heart of the matter: How did Denver get so good at conversation? The answer might surprise you! Content Camp is a video podcast...