Person of Interest with Natalie Jones

Registration is OPEN for this year's GLSEN YOUTH PROM 2023! Check out all the details and get your tix here : https://www.glsencincinnati.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are getting ready for one of my favorite races of the year-the heart mini race is Sunday March 19th and lets talk heart disease awareness and how important it is to advocate for your own health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Have you ever seen someone you wanted to be friends with? That's how it is with Nick Melnyk. He is fulfilling his dream and just opened a spin studio in Norwood Ohio -but it is truly so much more. Being in his class made me excited for life. He is an artist and a real pro on the bike. Enjoy yall and don't forget to take his class at Nyxx Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

We have still only scratched the surface of Roy Brown, after a month on the show here we are- this time he explored how he almost died and why he will not get off the bus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Meet the newest member to our afternoon show! Roy Brown is a man you need to know- and yes, he is that guy from My Big Fat Fabulous Life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are again talking with Andrew Salzbrun, and this time its everything BLINK 2022! Mark your calendars October 13-16 2022! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

He plays main character Travis in the latest movie released to AppleTV, River Road but he has also been a Power Ranger and Marmaduke in Riverdale. Welcome Cody Kearsley See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As our most frequent guest here, welcome back Andrew. Man of many trades, he is giving us the scoop on this years Danger Wheel happening July 20th in Pendelton/OTR Cincinnati. Buckle up babe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

An update. Just hear me out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I recently got an email from mothers Marsha and Rachelle. They are mothers who lost their daughter Meryl to suicide in April 2020. She was a gay teenager who was bullied for being out, loud and proud. Marsha and Rachelle are strong, kind, loving, and advocating for teen suicide prevention, awareness and overall mental health. They have started a foundation in her name and You can donate at https:/...

Miss Julie Evans is force- a force that is made of nothing but love. I have watched her and her family grow with such strength over the fast 5 years I just needed to know more. Julie and her wife are former Foster Parents who have officially adopted their 2 boys- but not with out obstacles I can't even imagine. If there is a gold star in life- they get it. let's hear their story :) See Privacy Pol...

Great friend of Q102 and Cincinnati, Andy Grammer and I got to take a moment in his green room before his sold out show here in Cincinnati and get deep. Andy is no stranger to the convo of mental health and self expression so that's what I wanted to explore with him. We've chatted about his music before so this time I wanted to hear a different side of him and that we shall hear. Enjoy and this la...

I feel like we have all been on this journey with Niki. She started her very own podcast with us months ago, the "Let's Talk" podcast, and oh the joy of her progress! She has come so far and now we sit down and chat hear her perspective of it all after her whirl wind school year. Here she is--Our girl Niki Lippert! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Kaeleigh Taylor comes to us from Northern Kentucky University where she is in a class called Forbidden History. Her professor pulled a pro move and added a philanthropy component to the class for students to fulfill. So, Kaeleigh and her team decided to raise money for GLSEN, the Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network. As a queer woman herself Kaeleigh was involved with GLSEN in high school...

Christian is a local physician and passionate advocate for geriatric care and LGBTQ communities. In fact he and is husband Cody started the Giving Voice Foundation to specifically support and build community for the geriatric community and especially those living with and caring for Alzheimer's and dementia. Today we get the full story and talk about their upcoming event, Mimosas for Memories. See...

In her 5th and final episode Niki Lippert is talking with a classmate about what their callings. Brooklyn shares how she loves to give back and the mission she feels called to live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week mentee Niki Lippert of Taylor High School here in Cincinnati is talking with school coach of various sports, Coach Cole. A great listen about the importance of showing up everyday and learning from those around us. So proud of this girl, keeps getting better and better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Oh I just love when stories like this happen. This episode is a compilation of podcasts my mentee Niki Lippert has recorded thus far. She is smart, curious, and bold - an excellent trio. We got together after she messaged me on Instagram and when we met she already had the vision and the goal, I just needed to help her press play. And that she has! Here are episodes 1,2 & 3 :)  She has a few m...

This week has been Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022. And it wasn't said enough. Eating Disorders are among the deadliest mental disorders second only to opioid overdose. And yes no one is talking about it. Lets change that and start with conversations like this. Two gals going through the same experience. If you or someone you know needs help with their disordered eating patterns- no matter wha...

Sometimes parking lot introductions are the best- just like with this guest, William Jackson. I met William and his partner Stephanie at a work event and I knew right away, they had great energy and I was instantly inspired. One of those gut feelings I just had to follow. Turns out, I William is a life coach, motivational speaker, author, consultant, and leadership developer. So duh, he had to com...

I met Stacy Sims in the pool, on our synchronized swim team a few years back- and never really got to know he. I knew she did a lot of really great mindful practice work, but I didn't know what exactly. Then in 2021 she became one of Cincinnati's Women of the Year and I did a deep dive and found she is a champion for us all, especially the children of the future. She created thewell.world to help...

I met this guy at a party and knew immediately I needed to hear his whole story. Vernon Jackson is an author, writer, poet, barber, and all around excellent man. His book is about honest relationships and how to foster connection in your life, two things he has pretty much mastered. He wrote a book about it called: Looking Glass: A Man's Reflections Within the Scope of Dating & Relationships a...

Diania comes to us as a branding specialist turned money expert, or as she likes to call it "enthusiastic about she manages money," rather than expert. Which I love because I have learned so much from her already. Her story seems unbelievable but she walks us through navigating financial freedom - no matter where you are with your finances in your life. She reminds us you have time and space to ge...

No way around it, this guy slaps at every aspect of life- And one of those aspects is how he is part owner of The Dent School House. He tells us alll about how it is actually haunted and what goes on behind the scenes. Lets get spooky! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ok here are the results from my ZOE journey : Blood sugar control was GOOD scored a 58. My blood fat control was POOR at 34 and my gut microbiome score is POOR at 17. Yikes, time to clean it up. Dr. Tim Spector goes over my results with me- which it turs out aren't the worst but leave some room for improvement. And after receiving these results I have changed the way I eat and honesty, my body has...