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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King, Jr. On the podcast this week Meghan talks with Penny Davis, Office Admin. for the City Manager and honestly one of the best people you will ever meet. Penny does many things at the City, with one of her responsibilities being to oversee the volunteer boards and committees. Meghan and Penny discuss...

This week on the podcast, Meghan talks with Mandy Taylor and Lexie Knick two teachers from Fairborn High School who lead the Environmental Club and are also members of the Fairborn Environmental Advisory Board (FEAB). They discuss what the Environmental Club does, the club's involvement in Arbor Day along with the Environmental Branch of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and finally we discuss Mand...

This week on the podcast Meghan talks with Kim Seubert, the Director of Fairborn's Victim Assistance Program. Kim and Meghan have an insightful conversation in the midst of this being a very heavy topic. They discuss the history of the Victim Assistance Program in Fairborn, the work the Victim Advocates do, and the resources available for those in our area. The work done by those within this progr...

This week on the podcast Meghan sits down with Matt Halpin, the Downtown Revitalization Manager who works at Spark Fairborn. He and Meghan chat about Spark, what that space is, what it isn't, and the role Spark plays for entrepreneurs and local businesses. They also discuss Matt's work with the Downtown businesses and the City. It's a great conversation, so sit back and enjoy! Show Notes: Spark Fa...

This week, Meghan talks with Delaney and Dakota about the Fairborn Young Professionals group that has been formed out of the Fairborn Area Chamber of Commerce. They both chat about the newness of the group and their eagerness to involve more young professionals. The group is just getting started, but seems like they are ready to take on the world. Check out the conversation and find out how you ca...

This week on the podcast, Meghan talks with Jeff Brock, the Executive Director of the Gala of Hope foundation, a non-profit that seeks to change the face of cancer in the Dayton region. The Gala of Hope support cancer patients, cancer treatments, and local cancer research in its drive to send cancer in our region into the sunset. With February being National Cancer Prevention Month this was a grea...

On the podcast this week Meghan talks with Shannon Fritz, Fire Marshall for the Fairborn Fire Department; Chelsea Sadinski, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Supervisor with Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health; Nancy Kessinger, Program Manager & Supervisor for Help Me Grow Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs with Greene County Public Health; and Elaine Markland Pediatric ER Nurse w...

On the podcast this week, Meghan talks with Andrea Kunk, the President of Peerless Technologies. They discuss Andrea's role as President, what Peerless Tech. is all about, the role the company has played within the Defense Industry over the last 24 years, what being a women-led company means to Andrea, and so much more. Get ready for a fantastic conversation - Andrea has some incredible things to...

This week, Meghan talks with Terry Adkins, the Public Works Director for the City. They discuss what made him return to Fairborn after being in the military and his journey from mowing grass in the Parks & Rec Department to Public Works Director. Terry and Meghan also talk about snow, plowing, and all things winter, which is very apropos for this time of year. If you. have ever wondered when y...

On the podcast this week, Meghan talks with Mike Gebhart, Fairborn's new City Manager. They discuss his hopes, excitement, and what he looks forward to as he takes over the helm. Meghan and Mike also discuss the podcast's future and give a few updates you might want to know about! So, get ready for a great episode and one bodacious 2024.

This week on the podcast, Meghan is solo and talks about the New Year, making resolutions, and what it takes to make a lasting transformation. May you be bodacious enough to invent yourself this year. Happy New Year, Fairborn!

On the podcast this week Rob and Meghan interview Pam Gayheart. First and foremost she is a wonderful human being and an incredible servant within this community. One might say that she absolutely LOVES Fairborn and does whatever she can to make this community a better place for everyone. Pam is the Director of Public Relations and Grants for the Fairborn City Schools, and has seen many changes du...

On the podcast this week, Meghan was joined by guest co-host Corey Gayheart and podcast guest Allie Roberts-Brazie, Fairborn Third Grade Teacher and High School Cross Country Coach. It was a monumental podcast for Corey as he cleared off his podcast bucket list, and Allie was an excellent guest willing to share some of the spotlight. Meghan and Corey discussed life as a teacher and coach with Alli...

On the Podcast this week Rob and Meghan talked with Paul Keller about the last ten years of his time on City Council and as Mayor of Fairborn. As his time as Mayor comes to a close, Paul discussed the things he is most proud of during his tenure, and those things that are still in motion as we progress as a City. Rob and Paul also talked about his career in the Air Force and how that provided vari...

On the podcast this week Rob and Meghan sat down with Terry Blakley, Realtor and Owner of The Blakley Branch, and lifelong Fairborn resident. He talked about his love for this community, why he kept his business in Fairborn, his unique marketing approach, and what you can do if you are looking to buy or sell your home in the near future. We will leave you with this quote from Terry: "Fairborn has...

"Greene County Children Services must respond to more than 1,200 reports of possible child abuse, neglect, or dependency each year. Many of these children have to relive their traumas as they tell their painful stories to those who will and need to listen. It’s for the worst of these cases that Michael's House exists." On the podcast this week, Meghan sat down with Amy Ferguson, Manager of Michael...

On this week's podcast, Meghan sat down with Bo Wagner of Wagner Subaru and talked about cars, sustainability, sharing the love, and much more. Bo also mentioned the upcoming Outdoor Experience at Eastwood Metropark on October 7-8 and the many other charitable endeavors that Wagner Subaru does throughout the year that you might not expect a car dealership to be doing. We hope you enjoy the convers...

On the podcast this week, Rob and Meghan talk with Brandon Hough, a former United States Air Force member and Director of the USAF Marathon, who now focuses on the need for more native planting in both communities and private homes. He is part of Homegrown National Park, which is a grassroots call-to-action organization focused on restoring biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native pl...

On the podcast this week, Rob and Meghan talked with Cate Brinnon, owner of Kai Yoga in Downtown Fairborn. Cate has a great story that took her from Urbana, Ohio, to Washington, DC, and now to a second-floor studio where she teaches yoga to a community of people she adores. Her story is filled with political figures, Hollywood Actors, the Dean of Colleges, and, yes, the occasional ordinary person...

On the Podcast this week Rob and Meghan talk to local business owner Fred Domicone, who has quite the story. He's a National Champion, has a successful printing company, son who played football for Ohio State, another son who is a biomedical engineer, and his wife and daughter run an ice cream business in Fairborn and Moraine. On top of all of that, Fred is one of the nicest people you will ever m...

Fall sports are starting back up. The buses are running early in the morning. Teachers are preparing their classrooms. Parents and kids are shopping for outfits and supplies. School is officially back in session. On this week's Episode, Rob and Meghan sat down with Fairborn City Schools Superintendent Gene Lolli to talk with him about the current and future state of the schools, an update on the n...

On this week's Podcast, Rob and Meghan talk with Retired Fairborn City School Science Teacher, Chamber Director, mentor, grandfather, father, husband, community advocate, and friend, Mr. Tom Kirsch. His story is compelling, heartwarming, and worthy of having a box of tissues handy all at the same time. Tom's love for his students, his late wife Wendy, and the Fairborn community is infectious; we h...

Rob and Meghan welcomed Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel Fred Pumroy on this week's podcast. Fred was most recently honored as the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Parade in Fairborn, but that is only one of the many accolades and honors that have been given to him throughout his life. He has flown planes for Generals, been shot at in wars, and been called upon for special assignments because of his...

On the podcast this week, Rob and Meghan interview local Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner Sylvia Chess. They talk about everything from Slyvia growing up in Texas, her Trucking Company, the new store she just opened in Fairborn, her love of community, and so much more. You don't want to miss this podcast, as Sylvia drops some serious knowledge for everyone and is an absolute joy to listen to....

On the podcast this week Rob and Meghan sat down with Dr. Greta Mayer, the CEO of the Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties, and talked with her about Mental Health, all the resources available at MHRB, the imapct social media has had on kids and teens, and much more. They also recapped the Community Movie Night, talked about the road construction downtown, the Farme...