Hey! Michelle with a Mic!

What happens when life changes in an instant? And how do we find our way forward after unimaginable loss? On this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle welcomes grief coach Christina Rose for an honest, heartfelt conversation about love, loss, healing, and learning to embrace life again. After tragically losing both of her parents in 2016, followed by her beloved uncle just four months la...

What if the very things that make us different could be the things that bring us together? On this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with Cincinnati's own Drew and Lea Lachey, the husband-and-wife creative team behind LABEL•LESS, a groundbreaking musical that's become so much more than a theatrical production. It's a movement rooted in empathy, authenticity, a...

What does it take to build a culinary career, create something of your own, and make an impact along the way? On this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with Chef Kayla Robison, the creative force behind Commander & Beef, to talk about her journey in the culinary world, her passion for food, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives her forward. From navigating the chall...

What does it take to turn a family legacy in the restaurant business into some of Cincinnati’s most recognizable dining experiences? Michelle sits down with brothers Joe and John Lanni, the team behind Thunderdome Restaurant Group, for a conversation about growing up in the industry, taking chances, building brands, and creating restaurants that have become part of the fabric of Cincinnati. From t...

What if one of the best things you could do for your mind and body was as simple as… going outside? On this episode of Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with Dr. Barbara Walker, an integrative health and performance psychologist at UC Health’s Osher Center for Integrative Health and director of its Nature as Medicine program, to talk about the science behind forest bathing, forest therapy,...

Prost! Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is celebrating 50 years, and Chelsea York is helping make this milestone year one to remember. Michelle sits down with Chelsea York, Events & Experiences Director at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Cincinnati’s most beloved traditions and the largest Oktoberfest celebration in North America. From its humble beginnings in a d...

On this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic, Michelle sits down with longtime Cincinnati sports radio personality Mo Egger for a conversation about sports, radio, and the city that keeps us coming back for more. Mo shares how a childhood spent listening to the radio turned into a career behind the mic, from getting his foot in the door at WLW at 19 to becoming one of Cincinnati’s most recognizable...

In this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with Leslie Mooney, Executive Director of BLINK, to talk about the people, creativity and downright magic behind one of Cincinnati’s most unforgettable experiences. From 30 city blocks spanning two states to artists representing nearly 50 countries, BLINK transforms Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky into a massive celebration of light...

This week on Hey! Michelle with a Mic, Michelle sits down with Katie Walters, Promotions Director for iHeartRadio Cincinnati and Executive Producer of the 50th Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks, to talk about the career, community, and Cincinnati tradition behind one of the city’s biggest nights of the year. Katie shares how a high school promotional gig and plenty of persistence launched a 25...

Pam Kravetz has spent a lifetime proving that creativity isn't reserved for galleries; it's meant to be lived. An award-winning artist, educator, and beloved Cincinnati creative, Pam shares the remarkable journey from a child who struggled in school to becoming one of the region's most recognizable public artists. From teaching thousands of students to creating immersive installatio...

From helping build one of Kentucky's most celebrated distilleries to championing women in leadership, Mollie Lewis has helped redefine what modern bourbon looks like. In this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with the President of New Riff Distilling to talk about family business, entrepreneurship, and the journey of growing an independent bourbon brand that's now...

Stephanie Taleghani, better known as Consistently Curious , has built a community around one simple idea: adventure doesn't have to be far away. From hidden gems around Cincinnati to unforgettable road trips, family travel, and international adventures, Stephanie proves that incredible experiences are often just a few hours from home.  In this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle an...

On this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with one of Cincinnati's most beloved storytellers, cocktail historians, and champions of local culture: Molly Wellmann . While many know Molly as the woman who helped redefine Cincinnati's craft cocktail scene, there's so much more to her story. From growing up as a seventh-generation Cincinnatian to becoming an award...

On this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic, Michelle welcomes one of the most influential voices in American opera, Evans Mirageas, for a conversation about the future of opera, the power of storytelling, and what audiences can expect from the exciting 2026 season of Cincinnati Opera. As Cincinnati Opera's Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director since 2006, Evans has helped shape the company into a...

What if some of the most fascinating stories in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky history were hiding just around the corner? In this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with filmmaker, historian, musician, and storyteller Cam Miller to explore the forgotten history of baseball, horse racing, and the communities that helped shape our region. From the legendary Covington Stars a...

What if the answers you've been searching for aren't somewhere out there, but already within you? In this episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with intuitive energy expert, Reiki Master, meditation teacher, and spiritual coach Moira Shine Free for an open and fascinating conversation about the world of energy healing, intuition, tarot, and finding your life's pur...

On the very first episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic , Michelle sits down with someone she’s known practically her whole life, Doug Olberding, CEO of Flying Pig Marathon and the force behind one of Cincinnati’s most iconic weekends. From the history of the Flying Pig to what it really takes to pull off a 45,000-person running festival, Doug shares the heart behind the race, the community impact,...