On The Fly!

If you’ve listened to On The Fly! this season, you’ve heard his name come up again and again. From founders to coaches to investors, so many stories begin with the same phrase: “Bill told me…” or “Bill connected me to…” In this season-closing episode of On The Fly! , host Joan Kaup sits down with Bill Tucker —the visionary who helped shape Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub and, in doing so, helped la...

In this powerful episode of On The Fly!, host Joan Kaup sits down with Eileen MacDermott Budo , CEO of Last Mile Food Rescue , to unpack how a bold idea, smart logistics, and community-powered technology are transforming food waste into meals for neighbors across Greater Cincinnati. Eileen shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Last Mile Food Rescue evolved from a rocky early concept into a tec...

In this thoughtful and grounded episode of On The Fly! , Flywheel Executive Director Donna Zaring sits down with Mark Davis , CEO of TableSense and longtime Flywheel board member, to unpack what it really means to create social impact that lasts. Mark describes his journey from CPA and consultant to social entrepreneur working at the intersection of research, investment, and advocacy in the child...

In this thoughtful and grounding episode of On The Fly!, host Joan Kaup sits down with Joe Vallo , one of Flywheel’s longest-serving subject matter experts and a trusted guide for founders navigating the world of finance. With decades of experience spanning Big Eight consulting firms, startup leadership, and independent advisory work, Joe brings clarity to a topic many entrepreneurs avoid: money....

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of On The Fly! host Joan Kaup sits down with Valda Freeman-Karmo , electrical engineer, mother, and social entrepreneur whose company, AARON Wearable Tech , was born from love, urgency, and lived experience. Inspired by her sons with cognitive disabilities and the realities families face during interactions with first responders, Valda set out to design...

In this high-energy episode of On The Fly! , host Joan Kaup brings back to the pod two globally minded founders whose paths collided inside Flywheel’s accelerator — and sparked a collaboration grounded in sustainability, product innovation, and a shared history of building businesses across Asia. Flywheel is excited to welcome back Andrew Bliss , and Lucas Williamson , for a bonus conversation wit...

On this episode of On The Fly! , Joan Kaup sits down with Lucas Williamson , founder of Product Refinery and a serial entrepreneur who’s helped creators around the world turn ideas into reality. From electric skateboards to baby gear, Lucas has spent his career helping founders take their ideas from napkin sketches to market-ready products—while learning what it truly takes to build something that...

On this fascinating episode of On The Fly! , host Joan Kaup sits down with global entrepreneur Andrew Bliss , founder and CEO of EcoShell , a company transforming agricultural waste into sustainable materials used in plastics.  Andrew’s journey is anything but ordinary, from teaching abroad in Asia, to launching multiple companies in Taiwan, to discovering an innovative eggshell-based technology t...

In this special bonus episode of On The Fly! , host Joan Kaup flips the script and sits down with Joey Scarillo —the producer of the show and a Flywheel coach—to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to make a podcast. From his early days stage managing theater productions and curating road-trip podcasts, to launching award-winning branded podcasts in New York, Joey shares the journey that...

Recorded LIVE at StartUpCincy Week 2025, this episode of On The Fly! brings together leaders from city government, business, and the social impact ecosystem to explore how collaboration powers innovation in Cincinnati. Host Joan Kaup moderates a lively conversation with Cincinnati Council Member, Evan Nolan, First Financial Bank’s CMO, Jenny Powell, and Flywheel’s Program Director, Samuel Baker ab...

In this energetic episode of On The Fly! host Joan Kaup sits down with Shailah Maynard, co-founder and CEO of Sew Valley , alongside Madeleine “Maddie” Tepe Misleh and Aubrey Krekeler, co-directors of operations. Together, these three women are reshaping what apparel manufacturing can look like, based in Cincinnati. From providing living-wage jobs in a historically exploitative industry to innovat...

On this episode of On The Fly!, Flywheel board member and Inclusion Building Solutions founder Byron Stallworth steps in as guest host for a conversation with Brooke Foley, CEO of Jayne Agency and Donna Zaring, Executive Director of Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub. Together, they explore the art and science of brand clarity—and why mastering your pitch matters more than perfecting your slides. From...

What exactly is a Philanthropreneur—and why are they so important to Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem? In this inspiring episode of On The Fly! , host Joan Kaup sits down with Flywheel Executive Director Donna Zaring along with seasoned philanthropreneurs Melisse May, Sandy Hughes and Bob Ziek to explore how combining the mindset of an entrepreneur with the generosity of a philanthropist is transfor...

In this forward-looking episode of On The Fly! , Flywheel’s Program Director Samuel Baker sits down with Cincinnati City Council Member Meeka Owens. Elected in 2021, Meeka is helping lead one of the first local government climate committees in the nation to prioritize sustainability, racial equity, and measurable results. From updating the Green Cincinnati Plan to centering equity in climate actio...

What does it look like when a company brews more than beer, it brews lasting impact? In this energizing episode of On The Fly! host Joan Kaup welcomes Rhiannon Hoeweler, VP of Experience & Impact at MadTree Brewing, a Cincinnati-based company redefining what a brewery can be. From composting and green energy to urban tree planting and employee-led volunteering, MadTree is leading by example as...

In this dynamic episode of On The Fly! , Flywheel Executive Director Donna Zaring sits down with Liz Keating, former Cincinnati City Council member and current VP of Government Affairs at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, to explore how civic innovation can thrive when entrepreneurs and policymakers join forces. From tackling litter and recycling to addressing eviction and housing instability, Liz...

What do native pollinators, backyard blooms, and AI-powered problem solving have in common? In this buzzing episode of On The Fly! , Paul Szydlowski dives deep with Flywheel alumni Brandon Reynolds and Johnny Avant —two founders turning passion for nature and human behavior into powerful, purpose-driven ventures. From B The Keeper , a Cincinnati-based ecological landscaping business, to Sprout , a...

In this lively episode of On The Fly! , Donna Zaring sits down with two passionate builders shaping the next generation of social entrepreneurship: Josie Dalton , the originator of Flywheel’s accelerator programming and now at the UC Center for Entrepreneurship , and Samuel Baker , current Program Director at Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub . Together, they reflect on what it takes to support found...

In this energizing and eye-opening episode of On The Fly! , Donna Zaring is joined by two powerhouse leaders in the world of impact investing: Marcia Dawood , Vice Chair of the SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee and author of Do Good While Doing Well , and Sue Bevan Baggott , executive advisor, innovation catalyst, and contributor to You Can, You Will . Together, they break...

What does it take to guide a social entrepreneur from vision to venture? In this insightful episode of On the Fly! , host Joan Kaup sits down with seasoned Flywheel coaches Mishawn Styles and Paul Szydlowski to explore what coaching really looks like behind the scenes—and how empathy, active listening, and honest guidance can transform a founder’s journey. Both coaches bring decades of leadership,...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of On the Fly! , Joan Kaup sits down with Ruth Anne Wolfe, the passionate founder of Community Happens Here , a grassroots social enterprise proving that deep, meaningful community can’t be mass-produced—it must be built, cup by cup . ☕ From her unexpected path through Japan, law, and motherhood to founding a brick-and-mortar community space in Cincinnati,...

Welcome to ON THE FLY! ON THE FLY! highlights businesses that have the double bottom line - both a return on investment and a positive social impact. This podcast will give you reason to smile and think. It aims to motivate you to act on ideas and personal passions. ON THE FLY! is brought to you by Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub , a Cincinnati-based organization focused on supporting social entrep...