Where We Landed

Kylie and Iris are back in studio with Scott, as they welcome Carla Tucker. Carla made her way to Grant County from South Dakota and has remained - Marion is her home. Carla has given her time to many places- Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Chamber Ambassadors, Civic Theatre and CSA.  She shares “5 ingredients to make me happy” which include get involved, visit festivals, sing, go to live theatre, a...

Today, Scott and Kirk put co-host Alicia Hazelwood in the hot seat!  Listen in to learn more about Alicia, her background, and why she loves Grant County.

Alicia, Scott, and Kirk sit down today with a dynamic leader from our community, Dr. Sarah Farmer.  Sarah shares her story of her childhood split between Pennsylvania and South Carolina and how it ultimately led her to Marion with stops along the way at Emory and Yale.  Dr. Farmer's passion community is evident and you will not want to miss this conversation!

Today, Alicia and Kirk chat with Marion lover Gabe Delgado. From the MHS class of ’98 (the best class if you ask Alicia!) to being a rapper, father, short-time professional golfer and community advocate. We learn how laughter and finding your people is the key to a happy life.

Today, we've got something a little different. As a first birthday present from us to you, we've got a conversation between friend of the podcast Evan Gilmore and one of our favorite authors, Melody Warnick!  Recorded during Melody's visit to Grant County for BLOOM2022, they discuss finding home wherever you are as well as some practical tips on falling in love with where you live!

Kylie and Iris are MIA again.  Luckily Scott, Alicia, and Kirk are here to pick up the slack! This week, they chat with Grant County "lifer" Laura Dodson.  Laura is a mom, fitness instructor, and member of a girl band!  Listen in as she talks to our team about building a business, raising her family, and the ties that keep her in Grant County!

Today Scott, Alicia, and special guest host Kurt sit down and chat with a Bernice Farnum. She has lived her life in service to others. Flying with her pilot husband, providing medical care in Belize, serving as a missionary for the World Gospel Mission, questionable judgement as a Cardinals fan 😊, and loving on the people that seek care at Marion Health. Bernice shares how Marion is home.

Today’s show gets wild! The team shares about the worst hairstyles they have sported– we are still trying to find some of these pictures! But the fun continues as our good friend Bobby Browder, or as we affectionately call him Bobby Baywatch, joins us for this episode. Listen as we hear about him sweating to the oldies, how he earned a key to the city, and his strong desire to give back to provide...

Today Scott, Alicia and Kylie chat with Keith Burke, the Superintendent of Marion Community Schools. Keith shares about his passion for kids and coaching, the path that lead him to Marion, and how his family has fallen in love with this community.

It’s ladies day on this episode and we welcome Lisa Taylor Weaver, Director of Engagement with TCC. Lisa talks about her love of the Purple and Gold, love of her family and the connectivity that keeps her grounded to Marion. Listen in as we hear about Lisa’s journey with the same employer for the last 23 years and her drive to mentor her replacement.

The team welcome Kyle Beal, a lifer of Grant County and the chief of police at IWU. Kyle shares about growing in Marion, their loyalty to the Marion Giants and how he even got his middle name. He shares about how he discovered public service was the right path for him. Kyle encourages listeners to get involved to make the community better.  

Today the team, Scott, Alicia & Iris, are pleased to welcome Lezlie Winter, Superintendent of Mississinewa Community Schools. Lezlie is a gifted athlete, coach, and educator that has blazed the trail, often as the only female in the room. She sees Grant County as a place of potential for success and believes we have the right passionate people to move our community forward.

On this episode of Where We Landed, the team sits down with Bruce Bender. Bruce has served in local law enforcement and has traveled the world with a premiere Judo program - Marion PAL Judo!

Today the team sits down with Marion’s Historian, Bill Munn. Originally from Angola, IN, Bill shares how he landed in Marion & Grant County. Mr. Munn, as many know him, started his career at Marion Community Schools in 1969 and was the creator of the Community History Project that has had a lasting impact on the stories that have been collected since the early 90’s. These stories can still be view...

Kylie, Alicia and Iris had a lot of fun with this week’s episode that welcomes a super fan of WWL – Kirk Hornocker. Listen in as Kirk talks about his family, his days as a mascot – namely Purdue Pete, and the group going on a wild tangent talking about pizza!

Today we welcome Lisa Dominisse, originally from Nebraska landing in Grant County in 2012, she has made an immediate impact. Scott, Alicia, and Iris explore her work in mental health, growing up feral in Nebraska and her purpose on the planet to reduce suffering.  Listen in as Lisa challenges us to question “why not Grant County?”

Today the WWL team turns the microphone around to hear from Kylie Jackson, one of our hosts! She shares about her love for all things golf, attending Purdue, her fur babies Chauncey and Lucy, and traveling the world. 

Today the WWL team welcomes Courtney Delks, the 2010 Indiana Miss Basketball that is from Sweetser, IN. Courtney is now coaching both in sports and in the business world. She is an avid reader and is constantly looking for ways to improve herself as well as the lives of those around her. She shares her love of basketball, family and being a mentor to the next generation as she shares on why she ha...

Today the team welcomes one of our own. At the request of our listeners we are going to share a few short episodes about ourselves. Volunteering today is Iris Brunner. One of the four founders of the Where We Landed Podcast, Iris is passionate about anything connected to children and justice. Iris is a "lifer" of Marion being born and raised in the community but came back "kicking and screaming" b...

Scott, Alicia and Iris welcome Jennifer Lane-Riefler to the show; recently retired or Graduated, rather Executive Director of Cancer Services of Grant County. Listen in as Jennifer shares about her reluctant move on April Fools day to Grant County and her 23 years educating the county about cancer warning signs. You won’t want to miss hearing the stories of this Youngstown, OH girl - her new pursu...

Today the team welcomes Wendy Puffer to the podcast, a resident of Marion since 1991, she shares how she landed here. An owner of Marion Design Co, she shares the importance of committing to the process of growth and development and not rushing to the end product. Listen in as Wendy shares how she seeks answers by standing on the edge of the box and her greatest joy of connecting people through de...

Andre Payne joins us this week to share about his experience playing football in high school and college, graduating from Taylor University, teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University, being a girl dad, and working with community organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Community Foundation, and NAACP!

South Bend native and Grant County transplant Mary Eckerle tells her story of coming to Marion by way of Chicago, and her love for all things library-related. A wine connoisseur and politics "junkie," she shares about her passion for children's literacy, family, and of course, Grant County!   

This week, Carol Secttor joins the WWL crew to tell us about her story as a public educator here in Grant County. Carol shares about her teaching philosophy as well as her passion for children and the community as a whole! 

The team sits down with Dinh Ngo this week, owner of Grant County Steel.  Listen in as we learn about his childhood in Vietnam, his harrowed journey to the United States, and his family. Dinh took a risk on Marion & Grant County that has turned out to be a perfect place to land!  You won't want to miss our most requested guest to date!