The Clarion Chats 2026

Our guest today is one of my favorite people at Sinclair College. She plays a vital role within the Sinclair community and empowers everyone around her to reach for the stars. She is the backbone of success for many students at Sinclair, equipping them with the skills they need not only to succeed at Sinclair but also in their future endeavors. She previously worked at the Fast-Forward Re-engageme...

This is a continuation of the previous episode. She shares her life story, highlighting the ups and downs and how she overcame challenging times. Reverend Daria Dillard Stone is not only a wonderful woman in the community, but she is also an educator, community advocate, and a pillar of society. Check out the S.T.A.R. Program https://voyageohio.com/interview/meet-daria-dillard-stone-of-dayton/ Hos...

In today's episode, our guest begins with a prayer. She shares her life story, highlighting the ups and downs and how she overcame challenging times. Reverend Daria Dillard Stone is not only a wonderful woman in the community, but she is also an educator, community advocate, and a pillar of society. Check out the S.T.A.R. Program https://voyageohio.com/interview/meet-daria-dillard-stone-of-dayton/...

Today, we welcome Professor Amaha Sellassie, a key figure in the Dayton community. He is a community builder, peace advocate, and social justice activist. As the co-founder and president of the Gem City Market's board of trustees, he works to combat food apartheid by improving access to fresh produce in West Dayton. Additionally, he serves on various local organizations and is a Sociology Professo...

Welcome to February- Black History Month. This month we are highlighting two black professionals in the Dayton area. Our guest on this episode is Mr. Lamont Hall Jnr. He is a distinguished professional who inspires us all to be the change we wish to see. He is a long-time employee of the City of Dayton and a two-time recipient of the City of Dayton's Joseph T. Cline Award for employee excellence....

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite teachers at Sinclair College to discuss New Year's resolutions, life, and change. Podcast Host: Harmony Guest: Professor Kathleen Gish Don't forget to check out the Clarion’s website and social media platforms. http://www.sinclairclarion.com/?fname=scc-clarion Instagram- @sinclairclarion TikTok:@sinclairclarion Facebook: @sinclairclarion YouTube:...

A new season of the Clarion Chats is coming to you wherever you listen to your podcasts and you don’t want to miss it! There will be more guests, more stories, more advice, and more dilemmas to be solved, so stay tuned. Host: Harmony Background music: Keks beatz on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@keksinss?si=FXzindSKLnVWOdp7 Follow the Sinclair Clarion on social media and check out our website. http...

For years Kevin Kelly has championed the cause of peace in Dayton through his work with the International Peace Museum. Starting as a volunteer and working his way up to Executive Director, its been a wild ride for the former educator. Kelly joined us to discuss the meaning of peace, highlights from the past decade, and what the future holds for him as he prepares to begin a new chapter in his car...

Welcome back to the Clarion Chats listeners! This episode we have a beloved member of our team, Maliah Bitemo, talking to me today about her experience as a women of color. Come listen to her tales of her childhood, her hardships and how she made it to where she is today.

Welcome back to the Clarion Chats listeners! This month was Black history month and on this episode we introduce you to a close friend, Isabella Cain. Isabella explains her childhood, growing up mixed, and a retrospective on today's world with the POC community. Tune in and enjoy.

Welcome back to the Clarion Chats listeners! On this episode we welcome you to 2025. Meet three of our editors, Guppy, Atticus, and Esperance. Know about their lives and stories, as well as tips for todays world.

Professor Derek Petrey, the Chair of Humanities, Government, & Modern Languages at Sinclair Community College, was once a regular student. Learn how he made the most of his love of linguistics and turned a passion for Spanish and Portuguese into a career that is the envy of his peers.

Some know him as a Dayton-based comedian. Others as a recently retired chemistry professor and longtime podcaster. Mike Canastero wears many hats and will soon add director to that distinguished wall. Whether you’ve seen his many collaborations with filmmaker Henrique Couto or are looking forward to ‘Big Trouble in Jackson Heights’, there’s plenty we can learn from him.

Best-selling author, Vanessa Miller, joins us to share her journey to the top of the literary world. She discusses tips, vital tricks and her new hit book “The American Queen.”

Learn from Benjamin ‘Boy Blue’ Baugham what it takes to make it as an artist. He grew up as a busker and street performer and now performs in front of crowds creating masterpieces out of chalk and India Ink. Check out our website here.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Muhammad Imam, an Indonesian CCI student, who offers a captivating insight into his journey studying tourism, management and hospitality here at Sinclair.

Join us as we delve in to the transformative experiences of students participating in the Community College Initiative Program (CCI) in the United States. From the initial culture shock to the profound personal and professional growth, this episode uncovers the unique journeys of CCI participants living and studying in the U.S.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Fidele Ngabo about his remarkable journey from being a refugee in Rwanda to now being a student at Sinclair’s Police Academy.

Join us as we sit and chat with local artist, Brian Mathus. Make sure to check out his website here for new work and exhibitions.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Michael Cater, Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President, about diversity on and off campus.

Join us as we sit down and chat with David L. Bodary, Ph. D. Professor and Department Chair of Communications here at Sinclair Community College. We discuss Student Press Freedom Day and the importance of having student journalism across the country.

Join us as we sit and chat with Sinclair’s Chief of Police Tom Thompson.

In this episode JoJo and Jay step back into the podcast with a special guest, they get to know about her more.

In this episode on the Clarion Chats podcast, we bring a new guest from the Sinclair Police department to talk about safety, and to get to know a little bit more about the life of police officers!!

Today, In this episode of the podcast JoJo, announces that there has been some changes to the podcast that, the team are excited about, him, Jamie and their guest Ethan all talk about the new love sick, show that's going to be happening at Sinclair College.