ConnecTED Columbus

Join hosts Millena and Sarayu as they chat with the departing curator of TEDxOhioStateUniversity, Bilan Yakoub. Get insight into her TEDx journey, the power of community, and a discussion on embracing change and ideas worth spreading.

Sit down with our hosts Millena and Sarayu as they chat with former TEDxOhioStateUniversity Currents speaker and classics professor Tom Hawkins. They discuss how to build upon ancient knowledge in our modern times, the importance of integrating education beyond the western world in curriculums, and how to navigate our changing world armed with lessons of the past.

In this episode, Millena and Sarayu recap the TedxOhioStateUniversity 2024 main event “Luminary” with logistics director Preksha. Together, they discuss the ins and outs of planning an entirely student run event, the responsibilities of our logistics committee, and listen to audience member clips from our podcast booth at the main event.

Millena and Sarayu interview Kaylie Glenn, a future TedxOhioStateUniversity Luminary conference speaker and recent neuroscience graduate. Kaylie is the founder of the Day by Day Project, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that focuses on revolutionizing dementia care through music. Together they discuss the impact of music in the medical field as well as her journey in transforming her passion into a mission...

In this episode, Millena and Amelia sit down with Dr. Anisa Kline who is a geographer and professor with an extensive background in Latin American studies, as well as a future TEDxOhioStateUniversity speaker at the upcoming Luminary conference. Together they discuss Kline's important research on agricultural H-2A workers in Ohio and shed light on the social fabric woven throughout the fields.

On this episode, Sarayu sits down with TedxOhioStateUniversity Public Relations members Gabby Michailides and Greg Giavasis as they chat about growing up through their Greek culture and explore the multiple purposes each of their personal traditions hold in their lives.

Sit down with Millena and Sarayu as they discuss the ins and outs of ancient Greece and criticisms of modern culture with Professor Greg Anderson at Ohio State. Anderson elaborates on his past 2021 TEDxOhioStateUniversity talk titled “Why There’s No Such Thing As Objective Reality”, which is one of the organization's most popular talks. Together, they analyze the meaning of the “pluriverse”, weste...

Millena and Sarayu sit down with two members of TEDxOhioStateUniversity’s general body Mikayla and Nick. Together they discuss their experiences at Ohio State, committees within the organization, and the competitive nature of being a student.

In this episode, Millena and Sarayu chat with the CEO and founder of Youth for Stem Equity (YSE) Laksh Dhir. YSE is a nonprofit organization that focuses on leveraging STEM skills and education to young people in order to influence and inspire them to explore STEM related fields. Laksh explains how he gained his footing as a nonprofit creator and his trials and tribulations along the way.

On this episode of ConnecTED Columbus, meet our new Outreach members Millena Desta & Sarayu Gogisetty along with Outreach director Dani Holop as they chat about all things Columbus!

Sit down with Laney and Dani as they chat with Morgan Podraza, PhD Student and past TEDxOhioStateUniversity main event speaker. Podraza reflects on her time on the main stage at the 2021 Bloom Event, the importance of pop culture in our daily lives, and her adoration for comics.

On this episode, Content Committee members Anna, Maddie, and Lara share their experiences studying abroad this summer. From cultural immersion, historical sights, and iconic cuisines, each trip boasted unique experiences for our members.

Welcome back to a new season of ConnecTED Columbus! We’re excited to keep sharing the voices of the Columbus community with you all, as well try some new things! Here’s what’s in store for you this year…

Arushi and Brielle sit down and talk to civil rights activist, researcher, and community member, Fran Frazier. We focus discussions on her non-profit organization, mentorship programming, and research. 

In this episode, Dani and Laney sit down with the founder of Green Light Improv, Nathan Minns. His workshop builds entrepreneurial and communication skills through interactive workshops, bringing new light to the concept of improv. The two follow his life story, and how finding the courage to jump without knowing the outcome can lead to amazing things.

Dani and Allie interview Ohio State students Geoffrey Xue and Anthony Barnes. They discuss outstanding initiatives of the Rainbow Clinic, an anonymous and free specialty clinic that is part of the larger Columbus Free Clinic. This clinic provides vital assistance to the LGBTQ+ community both on and off campus. Geoffrey and Anthony have worked with the Rainbow Clinic for over a year and explain the...

Laney and Dani interview Franklin County judge, Judge Sheryl Munson. Judge Munson has recently introduced a new specialty docket called the R.I.S.E docket. In this episode, Judge Munson will share the importance of caring for the mentally ill members of our society, and her strong belief in going "off-script" to make real change. Her success as a judge is truly inspirational, and her passion for j...

Laney and Arushi interview Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano. Auditor Stinziano and his office are leading a groundbreaking campaign to address redlining in Franklin County. In this episode, Auditor Stinziano explains the effects of redlining on Columbus communities and outlines the new and inventive ways his office is trying to make appraisals more equitable. These efforts are laying the...

Imani and Irene sit down to talk to Lydia Simon. Lydia Simon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at the Columbus Museum of Art. Before her role at the Museum, Lydia was Executive Director of Wild Goose Creative, a local arts non-profit voted #1 Best Arts Organization in 2021 by Columbus Underground. She’s also a lecturer in the Business, Math, and Entrepreneurship Department at Columbu...

Irene and Arushi interview William Murdock, the Executive Director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). In this episode, we look back at the history of Columbus that shaped our current landscape and the way we interact with it. Then, we discuss how MORPC envisions transportation, sustainability, and the natural landscape through a lens of social justice and equity.

Sumedha and Imani interview Johnny Riddle of the Franklinton Arts District to find out more about upcoming events, artist programs, and the development of the area.

Lindsay and Irene interviewed Jeremy Hollon and Audrey Montgomery about the new young American population and initiatives to support them. 

Josh and Allie interview the Director of the Columbus Marathon, Darris Blackford, to learn about his journey through the endurance athletics community, what makes Columbus so special, and talk about the parallels between the art of running and life.

Imani and Sumedha interview Rachel Friedman and Faith Huddleston of TENSPACE to find out more about the future of experiential retail in the Short North.

Allie and Lindsay interview Luke Howard, founder of The Bee Collective to learn more about the role The Bee Collective plays in supporting the population of pollinators and increasing pollinator habitats in Columbus, Ohio.