Real Change Wilmington

Listen to learn about Kim and Jeff and the big plans they have for their new business 'Doc's Dogs'. Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W Locust Street in downtown Wilmington across from the City Building. Fiesta Veracruz...

Ivy Ortman stopped by the podcast to share her experience with Columbus Parks & Rec and the Army Reserves, as well as talk about her vision for new activities and programs. 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🤖 Google: https://bit.ly/rcwp-google 🟢 Spotify: https://bit.ly/rcwp-spotify 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/rcwp-youtube 😎 Website: https://bit.ly/rcwp-website Special thanks to our sponsor...

Owner of Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers, Clinton Becker, visits the podcast to share his rollercoaster story of real change! He’s gone from “Dirtbag Clinton” who went to prison in Florida for timeshare fraud, to “Honest Car Guy” who has helped locals raise thousands of dollars for charity, to the now “Harry Potter of Burgers” who serves the best smash burgers in Wilmington! Shout out to his amazing...

💕😇☕️ Robyn Morris, owner of Kairos Coffee, stoped by the podcast to share her journey as an (almost) actress in California, amazing mother, diligent prayer warrior, and current day coffee house owner loving life with her family and team of baristas. 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🤖 Google: https://bit.ly/rcwp-google 🟢 Spotify: https://bit.ly/rcwp-spotify 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/rcwp-y...

 Santa Claus took some time out of his busy schedule to be on our podcast! Did you know that he used to be the mayor of a small town in California, met his now wife on Craigslist, or lost his stepson to addiction? Hear the story of the man behind the beard, Quintin Koger Kidd (aka “Q”), and how his journey of highs and lows has made him into a man of strength and compassion who is bringing hope an...

Nicole Rodman and Amanda Randolph stopped by the Real Change Wilmington podcast to discuss the four units that make up our Clinton County Job & Family Services: Family Services Child Protection Child Support OhioMeansJobs Their insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable populations and the resources that are available to empower them was truly inspiring. Listen to the full podcast on you...

Real Change Wilmington sits down with owner of the new bookstore on Mulberry Street, Rachel Collins and her daughter Lily. To learn more about The Banned Book Nook & Other Curiosities, visit www.facebook.com/people/The-Banned-Book-Nook-and-Other-Curiosities/61550885279341/ Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our c...

Alex Beres became Executive Director of Clinton County Port Authority in February of this year and celebrated the birth of his first daughter at CMH over Easter weekend. With his slicked back hair and fancy suits, some might wonder if Alex was formerly an east coast Mafia Don, but Alex’s roots actually come from rural northern Ohio where he met his now wife. Alex jokes how his now in-laws were imp...

We highlighted local farmers 👨‍🌾 we helped local families 👨‍👩‍👧 and we had a lot of fun 😎 Hear the full story of the world’s first 🥇 Caramel Corn Cake 🌽🍰 from concept to Corn Fest on our latest podcast out now 🤙 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🤖 Google: https://bit.ly/rcwp-google 🟢 Spotify: https://bit.ly/rcwp-spotify 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/rcwp-youtube 😎 Website: https://bit....

Listen to our latest podcast with Sheri McIntosh, Owner of McIntosh Real Estate Services and President of Clinton County Ohio Board of Realtors, discussing the state of housing in Wilmington—topics include: homelessness, affordable housing, blighted properties, and new development. For more information, or to work with a real estate agent, please contact Sheri McIntosh at McIntosh Real Estate Serv...

Bill Liermann stopped by the podcast to share about his time on City Council and his upcoming run for School Board 🧡🖤 “I want to see us have an oversight committee appointed—we did this once before. Have citizens at large—a seven person steering committee. I’ll have someone from Port William, someone from Martinsville, somebody from those townships, so they feel like they have a stake—a seat at...

New owners of The Lumberton General Store, husband and wife team Sam Ginn and Emma Buchanan, stop by the podcast to talk about their journey of re-opening the store since it last closed in 2015. Emma shares memories she had as a little girl of going to The Lumberton General Store back when her grandfather owned the business, and Sam shares the couple's passion for working with local farmers t...

Did you know Brad Heys and his wife shared their first kiss inside the building they later made into Kava Haus? Or that it was almost a gourmet hotdog restaurant?! ☕️❤️🌭 Listen to this podcast episode to hear the entire charming story of Wilmington’s beloved coffee shop, PLUS details on Jen Purkey’s move from The General Denver: 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🤖 Google: https://bit.ly/rcwp-...

Sally Buchanan recently interviewed with Real Change Wilmington to share a look inside the Clinton County Farmers' Market.  Sally Buchanan is a Clinton County native who grew up in the former town of New Burlington. Her family's farm was one of the last acquired to make way for Caesar Creek. Growing up, Sally was in 4H for cooking and showing cattle and hog. She graduated from Clinton-Ma...

Ever get confused about what the Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau does, or how it is different from Main Street Wilmington or Clinton County Chamber of Commerce? Well, we have 🫣 So we thought, “who better for our next podcast guest than Susan Valentine-Scott, their Executive Director?” As always, we asked Susan to share about herself, what her organization does, and to clear-up any...

Hope House is an emergency shelter for women and children in Wilmington, Ohio. Executive Director, Katie Terrell shares about the history of Hope House, her role, homelessness, and success stories. Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W...

Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W Locust Street in downtown Wilmington across from the City Building. Fiesta Veracruz does so many great things to support our community, so please check out Fiesta Veracruz for great deals on lunch s...

Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W Locust Street in downtown Wilmington across from the City Building. Fiesta Veracruz does so many great things to support our community, so please check out Fiesta Veracruz for great deals on lunch s...

Real Change Wilmington sits down with the Director of the Wilmington Transit System (WTS), Jessica Powell to discuss the history of WTS, services they offer, their new dispatch system, extended times, and set routes. Jessica also responds to community criticism and misconceptions, including: is Uber and Lyft available in Wilmington? Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep...

Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W Locust Street in downtown Wilmington across from the City Building. Fiesta Veracruz does so many great things to support our community, so please check out Fiesta Veracruz for great deals on lunch s...

Wilmington City Schools Business Director and Treasurer respond to community concerns over the district’s financials and proposed 0.75% income tax levy, as well as breakdown their funding, expenses, and 5-year forecast (that is available online). Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a...

Wilmington City Schools High School Principal, Curriculum Director, and Dean of Students respond to community concerns over “academic achievement” and “cultural political issues” that are impacting schools, and how district is addressing them. Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a loc...

Wilmington City Schools Superintendent and Board of Education President respond to community concerns over “leadership” and “discipline”, as well as share their vision to restore pride in the district by having community values reflected in the schools. Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracru...

Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W Locust Street in downtown Wilmington across from the City Building. Fiesta Veracruz does so many great things to support our community, so please check out Fiesta Veracruz for great deals on lunch s...

Special thanks to our sponsor, Fiesta Veracruz, for helping keep our podcast, newspaper, and other resources free to our community. Fiesta Veracruz is a locally owned Mexican restaurant located at 37 W Locust Street in downtown Wilmington across from the City Building. Fiesta Veracruz does so many great things to support our community, so please check out Fiesta Veracruz for great deals on lunch s...