OneZone Chamber Studios

Host Jack Russell (President of OneZone) sits down with Carmel Mayor Finkam to discuss the rapid growth, community spirit, and economic intentionality driving the city forward. The conversation highlights the massive expansion of the Carmel Small Business Network, which recently grew from an average of 30 attendees to a massive crowd of over 200 local business owners. Mayor Finkam explains how the...

In this episode of the Fishers Podcast, OneZone President Jack Russell and the Mayor sit down with longtime Hamilton Southeastern Athletic Director Jim Self to discuss a bold new vision for youth sports in Fishers. Drawing from decades of experience in education and athletics, Jim shares insights on how youth sports have evolved and why communities are increasingly shaped by the quality of experie...

In this episode of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce podcast, President Jack Russell sits down with State Representative Danny Lopez to discuss his unique journey through Indiana’s political landscape. From his early days working under Governor Mitch Daniels and his role as Chief of Staff for Governor Eric Holcomb to his current seat on the influential Ways and Means Committee, Lopez shares an insid...

In this episode of the OneZone Chamber Studios podcast, Jack Russell, President of OneZone, sits down with the Mayor of Fishers to dive deep into the philosophy of "Servant Leadership" and the future of urban development. Following the recent State of the City address, the conversation moves beyond the "what" of local government to the "why." The Mayor shares a compel...

In this episode, OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell sits down with Indiana State Representative Alaina Shonkwiler for a wide-ranging conversation about life at the Statehouse, legislative priorities, and the importance of staying connected to the community leaders serve. Reflecting on their early days working together in Noblesville, the discussion moves into Representative Shonkwiler’s transi...

In this episode of the Fishers podcast, Jack Russell and Mayor Scott Fadness sit down with Mitch List, General Manager of the Fishers Event Center, for a candid look at the first year of operations at Fishers' most exciting new venue. Mitch shares how he built his team from the ground up, what it took to plan and host over 140 events in the first year, and the lessons learned from launching a...

OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness sit down with Bryan Mills , outgoing CEO of Community Health Network , to explore the intersection of leadership, healthcare innovation, and what it means to build people-centric communities. From growing a health system from 1,000 to 18,000 employees to forging deep connections across neighborhoods, Bryan shares powerful insig...

In this episode of Beyond the Roundabout , Jack Russell and Mayor Sue Finkam cover a wide array of developments shaping the City of Carmel. They open with a recap of the city’s spectacular Diwali celebration—a growing tradition that reflects Carmel’s commitment to cultural inclusion and authentic community-driven events. Mayor Finkam shares the backstory of how Diwali became a city-recognized even...

In Episode 4 of Beyond the Roundabout, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell walk through the complex—but critical—process of building the city’s annual budget. From balancing appropriations and forecasting revenue to working within new state tax structures, they explain how Carmel’s administration is navigating economic pressures while protecting key priorities like public...

In this kickoff episode, the OneZone Chamber of Commerce engages in a lively and thoughtful conversation with Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness about leadership, innovation, and community evolution. Mayor Fadness likens his role to that of a "glorified captain of a cruise ship," responsible for crafting an exceptional quality of life—through parks, culinary scenes, safety, and entertainment—fo...

In Episode 3 of Beyond the Roundabout, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell cover three major initiatives shaping the city’s future. They begin with the redevelopment of the former CNO campus, which is being reimagined as a vibrant, park-centered, mixed-use neighborhood designed with community input and a focus on livability. The conversation then shifts to Mayor Finkam’s e...

In Episode 2 of Beyond the Roundabout , OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell sits down with Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam to unpack Carmel’s new brand identity —and why it’s about far more than just a logo. They discuss how hundreds of residents, local leaders, and national branding experts came together to capture Carmel’s essence as a city “built for big dreams,” why intentional design and strategy matter...

In the debut episode of Beyond the Roundabout , Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam joins OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell for a wide-ranging conversation on what makes Carmel a thriving place to live, work, and grow a business. Together, they discuss the evolution of economic development, the critical role of small businesses, placemaking strategies, and the unique collaboration between city leadership and t...

In the premiere episode of That One Show , OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell sits down with Ryan McCarty, co-founder of Culture of Good, for a powerful conversation about redefining leadership, building culture with intention, and leading with soul. From a deeply personal journey shaped by tragedy to launching a nationwide movement of purpose-driven work, Ryan shares how organizations can ope...