The NEI Pioneer Podcast

On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring and Videographer Hannah Hanagan welcome GROW WIWO Founder Brittany Scott! Brittany found that resources for women were lacking, and she wanted to change that. She discusses her background and how it shaped a powerful business that helps women connect and grow. Then she talks about how she defines success, offers career advice, and discusses the future of GROW. To learn more about Brittany and her work: https://growwiwo.com/ To register for The GROW Conference Fort Wayne 2026: https://events.humanitix.com/the2026growconferencefortwayne Special promo code for $50 of your ticket: NEIPOD To nominate to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #women #conference #growth

On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker! NEI is not affiliated with any political party, and wherever you may fall, we feel you will still enjoy this conversation. Mayor Tucker has been the mayor of Fort Wayne since April 2024. She gives her thoughts on the potential casino coming to the region, how she got into politics, and what impact she has made on the city during her time as mayor. To learn more about Tucker and her work for the City of Fort Wayne, visit https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/ To nominate to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #mayor #politics #unhoused #casino #tomhenry

On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Senior Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome President of Northeast Indiana Works Edmond O'Neal to the show! Edmond talks about his leadership style and the different parts of NEI Works, and how each impacts different areas of the population. He also discusses his journey, which took him from Flint, Michigan, to Stanford, to Texas, and finally to Fort Wayne. To learn more about Northeast Indiana Works, visit https://neinworks.org/ To nominate to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #workforce #jobs #workforcedevelopment #career

On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Brotherhood Mutual President Mark Robison and Senior Vice President Scott Figgins to the show! Mark and Scott discuss how to mix faith in the Christian church with insurance. They share great stories about how Brotherhood Mutual helped churches across the country address issues and advance their faith. Additionally, they explain why their organization is consistently voted as one of the best places to work in Indiana. To learn more about Brotherhood Mutual, visit https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/ To nominate to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #insurance #brotherhoodmutual #christianity #specialtyinsurance

On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Rob Mitrevski, President of Golden Dome Strategy and Integration for L3Harris! Rob discusses how L3Harris became a leader in the defense industry. Their portfolio includes technology for everything from undersea to sea to ground to air to space. The conversation moves into how L3Harris tracks and defends against emerging missile threats, adapts to rapidly advancing technologies, and applies decades of accumulated knowledge to stay ahead in a high-stakes global environment. Rob gives an inside look at what it takes to work at L3Harris, from engineering and security clearances to non-engineering career paths, as well as how the company collaborates with NASA and SpaceX on space-based missions. Additionally, Northeast Indiana continues to punch above its weight in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. To learn more about L3Harris, visit https://www.l3harris.com/ To nominate to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #defense #military #goldendome #nasa #weather #gps #missledefense #noaa #spacex

On the Season 3 Premiere of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Matt Truty and Caleb Bertsch from BT Pro Solutions! Matt and Caleb discuss their perspective on AI Integration, work-life balance, and employee satisfaction. BT Pro is a tech consulting and product development company, offering an alternative approach to the consulting experience. To learn more about BT Pro Solutions, visit https://btprosolutions.com/ To nominate to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #culture #indiana #worklife #worklifebalance #tech #realism #AI

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, it's the Season Two Recap! Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring, Videographer Hannah Hanagan, and Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance come together to wrap up the second season of the show! The hosts discuss the lessons learned along the way, their favorite stories and guests, and what to expect from the show in 2026. If you know of someone who should be a guest on the show, nominate them here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #recap #arianamcgee #navigatematernity #heavytech #railroad #fortwaynefc #futbol #soccer #chef #gordonramsey #disability #leadership #cooking #mentalhealth #popcorn #design #architecture

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcome Get Indiana founder Nate Spangle! Nate Spangle is a lifelong Indiana resident who has been captivated by the stories woven into the fabric of our communities. As Indiana's hype man, he discusses some of the great stories he's heard over the last year on the Get IN podcast. He believes the rhetoric about Indiana needs to change, and it's up to all Hoosiers to speak positively about the state. Nominate for the 2026 Pioneer Awards: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ To learn more about Get Indiana, https://getindiana.com/ To nominate for the 2026 Pioneer Awards or to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #culture #indiana #forrestgump

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcomes Do it Best CEO Dan Starr! Dan makes his appearance on the podcast four months after being named the 2025 Pioneer of the Year! Dan shares his story of climbing up the ranks at Do it Best, the merger with True Value, and the culture of the business. Nominate for the 2026 Pioneer Awards: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ Watch Dan's Pioneer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKbwl6wVjGM Relive the 2025 Pioneer Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGDawDKFfKs To learn more about Do it Best, visit: https://www.doitbest.com/ To nominate for the 2026 Pioneer Awards or to be a guest on the show, contact Vice President of Marketing and Communication Jonathan Sackett at [email protected]. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #culture #workculture #hardware #doitbest #truevalue #merger #community #lawyer #ceo

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Michelle Kimpel and Reggie Beer from Turnstone to the show! Turnstone is hosting the 2025 WPV Sitting Volleyball World Cup from October 12–18, 2025 in Fort Wayne. This event is being hosted for the first time in the United States and will bring nearly 500 athletes, delegates, and officials from 25 countries. Michelle and Reggie talk about what Turnstone does, the sports programs they offer, and the preparations for the World Cup. To receive updates or volunteer for the World Cup, visit:https://turnstone.org/about/events/2025-world-paravolley-sitting-paravolley-world-cup The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #turnstone #accessibility #disability #advocacy #inclusionmatters #inclusion #sitting #sittingvolleyball #paralympics #paravolley #worldcup

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Ryan Twiss, Chief Strategy Officer of Mission B.U.I.L.D., back to the show! Ryan held numerous titles with NEI over the course of 15 years. He has played a critical role in shaping Northeast Indiana’s regional identity and advancing key community, workforce, and economic development initiatives.Ryan discusses the history of NEI, the region's growth, and his transition to Mission B.U.I.L.D., which is dedicated to addressing the housing crisis in rural and middle American communities.To receive updates about Mission B.U.I.L.D., visit: https://missionbuild.co/▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Kelly Lynch, the Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society! Kelly has been involved with the organization in some capacity for 20 years and has seen the organization grow significantly. He discusses how his love for trains got started, the different types of train rides they offer, including cigar and whiskey rides to Christmas rides, and how he began consulting for movies, including A Man Called Otto and Sinners. To learn more about Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, visit: https://fortwaynerailroad.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring welcome the founder of Sammie's Buddy Bench Project and our 2025 Junior Pioneer Award Winner, Sammie Vance! Sammie discusses starting her Buddy Bench project at the age of eight. Her project started in Fort Wayne and is now global, with buddy benches as far as Ghana. Buddy Benches were just the start of her never-ending journey toward filling the world with good. Sammie talks about how she is surrounded by a fantastic support system, including her family, her classmates, and teachers, and how the project has allowed her to spread kindness farther than she ever thought she would. To watch Sammie's Pioneer video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGo8In-X36U To learn more about Sammie's Buddy Bench Project, visit: https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring welcomes local artist and entrepreneur Andi Sherman! Andi discusses her transition from a bridal beauty stylist to running The Kingsbury in Howe and the nonprofit, The Howe Historical Society. She talks about the businesses in The Kingsbury and how it's a space for people from many different walks of life to gather. To learn more about the Kingsbury, visit: https://thekingsburyinhowe.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast ##northeastindiana #historicalpreservation #localhistory #smalltownlove #smalltownstories #thekingsbury #indiana #history #historicbuildings

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana CEO Josette Rider. Josette discusses her background before outlining the various programs offered, the process for getting involved, and the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana and how to become a Big, visit: https://bbbsnei.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #bigbrother #bigsister #northeastindiana #bigbrothersbigsisters #mentor #mentorship #bbbsnei #bebig #biggertogether

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome National Soccer Hall of Famer DaMarcus Beasley and Chief Operations Officer Scott Sproat from Fort Wayne FC. DaMarcus and Scott discuss the beginnings of Fort Wayne FC, the club's progression up the professional ranks, and the new stadium set to open in May 2026. Additionally, DaMarcus talks about his playing career, from the early days at South Side all the way to the English Premier League. To learn more about Fort Wayne FC and buy tickets to an upcoming match, visit: https://www.fortwaynefc.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #soccer #damarcusbeasley #americanfootball #futbol #usl #mls #majorleaguesocccer #football #soccerplayer #fortwaynefc #ruoff #epl #englishpremierleague

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, it's the whole MarCom team! Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring, Videographer Hannah Hanagan, and Copywriter Brice Vance come together to discuss the 2025 Pioneer Event before the event gets underway! The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #pioneerevent #awards #finale

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Mike Terzo and David De Silvo, the co-founders of HeavyTech! Mike and Davide discuss how HeavyTech is reshaping the future of manufacturing and construction machinery by innovating through the use of electric technologies. Both Mike and Davide bring a high level of experience and expertise to the industry, and they tackle the hot-button topics surrounding their work in electric vehicle manufacturing. To learn more about HeavyTech, visit: https://www.heavytech.ai/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #spacex #elonmusk #heavytech #ev #electricvehicle #offhighway #hydrolics #engineering #china #europe #usa

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome the owner of Poptique Popcorn, Gary Hively! Gary discusses the beginnings of Poptique Popcorn with his daughter Lindsey, the variety of flavors Poptique has, and continuing on Lindsey's Legacy. To learn more about Poptique, visit: https://www.poptiquepopcorn.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #popcorn #poptique #fatherdaughter #fatherhood #entrepreneur #business #legacy

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes The League's President and CEO, John Guingrich! John discusses growing up with a disability and how he had to make tough decisions on his own. Then, John helps us explore the power of disability identity, self-advocacy, and the work being done by The League and other organizations around the region to create a more inclusive Northeast Indiana. The League is a disability rights and service organization based in Fort Wayne, dedicated to advancing independent living and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. To learn more about The League, visit: https://the-league.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #disability #theleague #advocacy #deaf #signlanguage #inclusionmatters #inclusion

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Partnerships & Government Relations Nick Darrah welcome INvets CEO Sarah Harrison and Veteran Engagement Manager Andrew Messmer! They discuss their experiences in the military and transition to civilian life, how INvets can help with that transition, and the continuous evolution of the organization as it grows. To learn more about INvets, visit: https://www.invets.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #military #veteran #INvets #army #navy #marine #nationalguard #airforce #coastguard #usmc #usarmy #soldier #usaf #usnavy #usmilitary

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes the CEO & Principal at Design Collaborative, Adam James! Adam has been with Design Collaborative for over 11 years and recently became CEO. He talks about DC's process, work culture, and how they design people-first places. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Manchester University president Stacy Young! Young, a '96 alumna, discusses how Manchester has grown since she attended the university, why she came back to be the president of her alma mater, and how she's helping Manchester stand out. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #manchester #college #MUSpartans #SpartanPride

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring welcomes Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at the ACPL Genealogy Center. Curt walks us through his journey to genealogy, the power of story, and how you can utilize their resources to discover YOUR family history. If you are interested in learning more about your family history, visit: https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Maxwell Krueger, Founder of Playbook Creative Agency. Maxwell discusses his journey from musician to marketer, his thoughts on measuring success, and how Playbook aims to assist local businesses through their services. Playbook Creative Agency is an artist-owned, full-service creative, marketing, and social media agency right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Not only does Maxwell run a creative agency, but he also makes music under the name Max Wells. If you are looking for creative marketing solutions, visit: https://playbookcreative.agency 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/▶︎ Follow Us on SocialLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/X https://twitter.com/NortheastINInstagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible.Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.#nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Magali Ort BACK FROM HELL! Magali, Executive Chef at BakerStreet Steakhouse, recently competed in the 23rd season of Hell's Kitchen, which was a head-chef-only season. She discusses what it was like to be on the show, working with Gordon Ramsay, how she got into cooking and how she ended up at BakerStreet. To see what's on the menu at BakerStreet Steakhouse: https://bakerstreetfortwayne.com/ You can find Magali on the 23rd season of Hell's Kitchen on FOX. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #hellskitchen #gordonramsay #fox #bakerstreet

WARNING: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to drug use and suicide. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome Brandon Butz, Leader of Strategic Partnerships for RemedyLIVE. Brandon discusses everything RemedyLIVE does, including its Get Schooled Tour and The Wired Experience. Additionally, how is mental health viewed in Northeast Indiana and how the conversation is growing. If you are dealing with anxiety or have a mental health issue, please reach out to RemedyLIVE's text line at 494949 or visit: https://www.remedylive.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #mentalhealth #remedylive #conversation #988 #nonprofit

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, it's all five hosts! Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett, Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring, Videographer Hannah Hanagan and Copywriter Brice Vance come together to wrap up the first season of the podcast. The hosts discuss the lessons learned along the way, their favorite stories and guests and what to expect from the show in 2025. If you know of someone who should be a guest on the show, nominate them here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #recap

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring are joined by President and Founder of DeBrand Fine Chocolates Cathy Brand-Beere and her daughter and Director of Business Operations of DeBrand Audree Beere. Cathy and Audree discuss the start of DeBrand, working together as a family and what makes DeBrand Fine Chocolates a success and one of Northeast Indiana's most recognizable brands. To learn more about Cathy and DeBrand Fine Chocolate: https://www.debrand.com/ To learn more about the DeBrand family: https://neindiana.com/blog/debrand-theres-no-place-like-home/ Cathy was also a Brand Champion for the 2024 Pioneer Awards. Watch her video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOYQ__WbiTo The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #chocolate #sweet #entrepreneur #food #foodie #debrand #finechocolate #dessert #icecream

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter Brice Vance and Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome Zach Benedict, President of MKM architecture + design. Zach discusses his journey to becoming an architect, the "why" behind MKM and their design philosophy. To learn more about Zach and MKM: https://www.mkmdesign.com/ To watch the video series on MKM and their philosophies: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgLhRVS-WgpUOhEKo61CqCA The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #mkmdesign #architecture #design #leadership #healthcare #library #theatre #ai

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Business Development Manager Jackson Long welcome Sabrina Champagne, Director of Employment Tax Credits at Sikich. Sabrina discusses being on the Indiana On Top Tour earlier this year with NEI, working with site consultants and seeing the mistakes made by economic development organizations. To learn more about Sabrina and Sikich: https://www.sikich.com/ To learn more about the Indiana On Top Tour: https://neindiana.com/blog/all-of-northern-indiana-impressed-with-the-on-top-tour/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #technology #sikich #ai #manufacturing #insurance #data #accounting #consulting #security #business

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Ariana McGee, Founder and CEO for Navigate Maternity and 2023 Pioneer of the Year. Ariana discusses her harrowing story of giving birth to her fourth child and how it was the start of her creating Navigate Maternity. To learn more about Ariana and Navigate Maternity: https://www.navigatematernity.com/ Watch Ariana's Pioneer video: https://pioneerstartshere.com/videos/ We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #work #leadership #mother #motherhood #baby #pregnancy

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome Jeff Ostermann, Senior Vice President and Chief of People & Culture Officer for Sweetwater. Jeff discusses the work culture of one of the biggest organizations in Northeast Indiana, how he balances the two sides of his job and the transition of Chuck Surack stepping aside as CEO. To learn more about Jeff and Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/careers/culture/ We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #work #leadership #sweetwater #sweetwatersound #music #musician #audio #sound

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, videographer Hannah Hanagan and producer Callie Herring welcome Michelle Gladieux, founder of Gladieux Consulting and author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome. Michelle discusses the process of writing her first book, what "pro moves" are and how to use communication to make a difference. To learn more about Michelle and her organization: https://gladieuxconsulting.com/ Communicate with Courage: https://bit.ly/3XOjkmU We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #work #leadership #consulting #author

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss and Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcome Charles Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns. Fresh off the stage of his keynote speech at the NEI SDC Housing Symposium, Charles discusses his organization, the housing crisis debate, and NEI’s housing market potential and how it can meet the need for more housing. To learn more about Charles and his organization: https://www.strongtowns.org/ To learn more about 2024 NEI SDC Housing Symposium, visit https://neisdc.com/housing-symposium/ We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #strongtowns #housing #realestate #home #househunting #investment #properties #newhome

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sacket and Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome Heather Presley-Cowen, President and CEO of Club 720 and a former Pioneer of the Year Nominee. Heather discusses her passion for housing, creating Club 720 and how her organization empowers potential home buyers. To learn more about our Heather: https://www.club720.org/ To learn more about and/or register for the 2024 NEI SDC Housing Symposium, visit https://neisdc.com/housing-symposium/ Watch Heather's Pioneer video: https://pioneerstartshere.com/videos/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sacket and Business Development Manager Jackson Long welcome Devin Hillsdon-Smith, a Director at Cushman & Wakefield. Devin discusses how his upbringing and law school helps him succeed. Additionally, he highlights how Northeast Indiana is a region that has a lot of will to get things done. Finally, he tells about his podcast, Site Selectors Are People, Too, and why he started it. Devin’s Podcast: Site Selectors Are People, Too https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/site-selectors-are-people-too/id1741011037 If you’re a site selector looking to hear more about Northeast Indiana, fill out the form in the link below: https://neindiana.com/siteselector/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! Click the link to nominate: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Videographer Hannah Hanagan and Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Julia Crist, who is a YouTuber, freelancer, influencer and creative from Northeast Indiana. Julia shares her experience being a creative in our region, including how she got started, showcasing authenticity in her videos, dealing with negativity and knowing when to shut the camera off. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ⭐️ More About Our Guest: https://www.juliakcrist.com/ Julia's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@juliakcrist ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #psh #fortwayne #juliacrist #podcast #creative #lifestyle #technology #design

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes John Brooks and Nick Ladig of LC Nature Park. John and Nick tell the story behind the creation of the park, its importance in the ecosystem of nature preservation in Northeast Indiana and how they plan for continued growth of the park. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ⭐️ More about the Park https://www.lcnaturepark.org/ ACRES Land Trust https://acreslandtrust.org/ Litter River Wetlands Project https://www.lrwp.org/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #LCNaturePark #nature #naturelovers #bison #elk

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Videographer Hannah Hanagan and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Zach Vessels, owner of TopSphere Media and the creator of Creator Space. Zach shares his experience being a creative in Fort Wayne, why he started Creator Space and what's next for this venture. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ⭐️ More About Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/creatorspace_fw🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter Brice Vance welcomes Logan Wiening, Owner and Founder of Old Fort Baseball Co. We discuss how he started his apparel company, the support he has received from people inside and outside of the region and how he has been able to help the local baseball scene. Also, we highlight his Vintage Baseball Showcase on Saturday, June 29. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ⭐️ More About Our Guest: https://www.oldfortbaseballco.com/🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports for the Fort Wayne International Airport and Smith Field Airport. We discuss how Scott grew up watching crop dusters take off in a sleepy town, more accurately Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to overseeing one of the most accessible and inclusive airports in the world. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ⭐️ More About Our Guest and the Airport: https://fwairport.com/🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Lance Clark, Dean of the Arts and Professor of Digital Media Arts/Film at Huntington University. We discuss Lance's start at Huntington and creating the Digital Media Arts program before conversing about the two feature films he's worked on. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ⭐️ More About Our Guest: https://www.huntington.edu/digital-media-arts🎙 To hear more pioneering stories from Northeast Indiana, listen to the NEI Pioneer Podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance and welcome Paris McFarthing, President and Co-Founder of Hop River Brewing Company. We discuss losing both of his parents in a short amount of time and how he figured out how to grieve differently each time. Then, we transition to Paris's leadership style and how it's changed over time. Also, his experience as a 2023 Pioneer of the Year Nominee. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 To hear more pioneering stories from Northeast Indiana, listen to the NEI Pioneer Podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter Brice Vance and Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcome the TinCaps' Team President Mike Nutter and VP of Finance Brian Schackow to discuss the culture of their organization, the 15th Season of the TinCaps and Parkview Field and what it means for our region.The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter Brice Vance and Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcome the TinCaps' VP of Marketing Michael Limmer and VP of Corporate Partnerships David Lorenz to discuss their start in Minor League Baseball, how Parkview Field came to be and the challenges of building the ballpark in downtown Fort Wayne. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Business Development Manager Jackson Long and former Director of Business Development Eileen Alberding to discuss their start in economic development, the best and hardest part of their jobs, how to promote our region and dealing with rejection. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this week's episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcomes Manager of Administration Laura Cruz to discuss her journey from Colombia to being an au pair in Northeast Indiana before finding her way to NEI. Then, she explains the challenges of adjusting to life in a new place, from learning English, getting her green card and how she has made our region her home. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome their boss, and NEI CEO, Stéphane Frijia. This conversation follows Frijia’s start in economic development, his journey to the region and his leadership style and influences.The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and persistence from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome Steuben County LEDO Isaac Lee to discuss his journey from attending culinary school to getting his start in economic development. Lee also touches on the topic cannabis and how his county is squarely between two states where it is legal. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and persistence from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.