Where We Landed

Alicia, Scott and Iris welcome Indiana Wesleyan University President - Dr. Jon Kulaga - to the show. Listen in as we learn about how he landed here, his pathway through higher education, his first impressions of Marion, and how opportunity motivates him.

You guys are in for a treat! The WWL team welcomes Susan Reese - a realtor with FC Tucker. Born in Thailand into a military family and moving often, she shares how a cute boy brought her here and she has adopted Marion as her hometown. Listen in as Susan shares her story with charm, humor, and you might learn a little something about The Rabe?

Alicia and Iris are left to run the show today and when the cat's away the mice will play! Join us for today's ride as we welcome Joselyn Whitticker to the show.  Born on her family farm in Blackfish, AR, she made her way to Grant County as a single mom in 1990.  Listen as she shares about her role as an education administrator, learning to balance time as a working mom and the importance of showi...

WWL welcomes a Grant County boomerang, Sara James, to this week’s show. She is the owner of the Sara James Design and works at Taylor University in the Advancement department. We learn about how she loves the hunt to find items to be used in design and always encourages clients to use what they have. Listen as she talks about her village in Upland, discussing how spaces that we spend time in affec...

Andrew Sprock, Executive Director of Circles of Grant County, joins Kylie, Iris, and Alicia in the studio today. Andrew talks about his work with Circles, the importance of removing barriers for those living in poverty and building supportive communities for families. You will hear about how he and his family made their way to Grant County, how he is learning to model behavior for his bi-racial ch...

This episode, Scott, Kylie, and Iris learn how Texas born and raised Dr. Tim Gillum landed in Grant County.  He is a doctor of Otolaryngology and Chief of Surgery at Marion Health. The doc shares how he ‘thought’ he was just passing through, his love of DMB and why anyone should cherish this ‘diamond in the rough’, we call home.

Alicia and Kylie chat today with Steve Quaderer. Growing up in Angola, Steve was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to Manchester University to play baseball. Listen in as Steve tells us how his own coaches, mentors, and life experiences led him to the work and life he leads today with his wife and two sons in Gas City. A word of care. Toward the end of this episode, Steve shares h...

Kylie and Alicia team up today to chat with Pam Green. Pam, of the "4th street Daggys", tells the story of how she made it from Mishiwaka to rural Grant County. Pam has spent her life growing relationships and flowers. We hope you enjoy this story of how Pam became "The Flower Cart Lady"!

Calling all Readers! This is the episode for you! Today, Kylie and Iris welcome LeeAnna Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Grant County. LeeAnna, born and raised in Gas City, shares how she landed back in Grant County. An avid reader and proclaimed "Bestie" with her Librarians growing up, LeeAnna talks about her need to feel connected to her community, her first date with her husband t...

Liz Wright, Executive Director of the Senior Center, is in studio today. Go on this ride as we learn about all the experiences she has had in her career; from a 21-year-old running a bar, selling real estate, and being the director of the Community Foundation. Listen in as she talks about blazing the trail for women in business, learning how to make ham -n- beans and did she say, run the FBI?!

This last week in February, the team welcomes Trent and Angel Dailey to the show. Listen in as we learn how they met, how Angel gave Marion a chance, and the impact Trent hopes to leave on his hometown. 

Today, Paul and Shayona Funches join the WWL team in studio. Listen in as we learn how the Funches landed in Marion – and spoiler, it wasn’t Shayona! They share what the United States of Mommy & Daddy means, their passion for youth and their proudest moments.

Welcome back to the month of Love! WWL is happy to welcome Ron and Jil Mazellan. Scott, Iris & Kylie learn how the Mazellans made Marion their home. Ron shares how he believes that art is the center of thriving communities. We learn how Jil was the catalyst for her family making the move to call this their home and finding a place where she is related to everyone.

Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.   Welcome to the “love month” of February! We are trying something new and featuring couples all month long.  First up, Scott, Kylie and Iris welcome Craig and Sarah Persinger…and Carmen, too! Set aside a little more time as we dig into the story of the Persingers, from...

Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome Les Korporal, owner of Modern Machine & Tool. Born and raised in Grant County, Les talks about growing up here, learning to problem solve through fabrication and his passion for the unheard-of sport of tractor pulls.

Kylie, Scott and Iris welcome Michelle Bunker, Agency Owner & Director of Employer Group Benefits with Insurance Management Group. The team hears how Michelle landed in Marion and her love of this community. Listen in as she talks about how she could not imagine life anywhere else, the path she took to success, and her undefeated soccer coaching record.

Today the team welcomes our good friend, Jonathan Perez, Upland Town Manager. Listen in as Jonathan shares his family’s story of immigrating from Cuba and making Marion their home. Jonathan tells us how Alicia once saved his life, his success in running campaigns, and how family defines home.

It’s lady’s day in the studio! Curtisha Bell, an RN serving in multiple roles, joins the Where We Landed show today to talk about her journey to Marion. Growing up she moved a lot and made fast friends in every place. Listen in as Curtisha shares her passion for connecting, her drive to help kids and the prediction a psychic made 13 years ago that is still holding true.

Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.   Today, Alex Warren, Physical Therapist with Athletico, shares how her studies in physical therapy brought her to Marion.  She accepted a short-term contract to work with Marion General Hospital and 3 ½ years later Marion became her home. Listen, as Alex shares why Mari...

Today is the Day! Scott is finally in the hot seat! Scott shares why he instantly fell in love with Marion and felt welcome. Listen in as Scott shares about his family, his interests in business and passion for people.

In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education. BONUS- Is thi...

Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella’s Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor. 

Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?”

Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events  - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park.  Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less...

Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a ne...