White Fence Living
by Justin Rush
"White Fence Living: Real stories from New Albany, Ohio, hosted by a local dad, youth sports coach and community member. From community leaders to everyday voices, we share what makes 43054 tick—with a history sprinkle, no politics. Uncurated chats over the white fences."
Episodes
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Columbus Mom’s Guide Secrets
Your weekend plans shouldn’t require a spreadsheet, three group texts, and a last minute panic scroll. We sit down with Maria from Columbus Mom’s Guide and Alexis from New Albany Mom’s Guide to unpack how a simple Instagram page built on parks, playgrounds, and library trips turned into a trusted...
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Back To School With The Kids
Your kids are about to walk into a brand-new school year, and you’re trying to hold it all together: outfits, backpacks, buses, lunches, and the morning routine that somehow gets harder when summer ends. We brought our own kids on the White Fence Living podcast for a back-to-school special, and…
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Juneteenth In New Albany
A lot of cities throw festivals. We try to build gatherings that feel like you belong there, even if you’ve never been before. That’s why I brought Abbey and Alonna from New Albany Community Events onto White Fence Living to talk about what’s happening this summer and what it really takes to make...
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Inside The New Albany Chamber Of Commerce Events And Member Benefits
People toss around “Chamber of Commerce” like everyone automatically knows what it means, but most of us only see the logo and the event invites. We wanted the real, day-to-day picture, so we sat down with Emily Manter and Cherie Nelson from the New Albany Chamber of Commerce to talk about what...
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Mom-Cast: Motherhood In New Albany
Motherhood looks polished from the outside until you are the one juggling pickups, homework, work stress, and the constant mental checklist. We sit down with three moms who have lived very different versions of it, then get honest about what actually helps: a real community that shows up, clear...
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Inside Brick House Blue And The New Hilliard Expansion
New Albany is booming, Brick House Blue is full, and the next location is already coming together in Hilliard. We sit down with Dave, co-founder of Brick House Blue, to talk through what coworking looks like when it’s built for real people, not just rented desks. Along the way we swap local...
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What Intentional Community Looks Like — Craig Mohre, NACF
A community doesn’t “just happen” and New Albany is proof. We’re joined by Craig Mohre from the New Albany Community Foundation for a behind-the-scenes look at how local philanthropy, smart planning, and relentless collaboration turn big ideas into places people actually use. We start with what’s...
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Fr. Dave & Fr. PC: The Church Of The Resurrection New Albany. Why Father PC Wants You Drinking Beer.
A priest tells the parish to “drink beer” during Lent and somehow it turns into one of the clearest roadmaps for spiritual growth you will hear all year. We sit down with Father Dave and Father PC from Resurrection Parish in New Albany, Ohio, and start with the personal stuff: vocation stories,...
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Bench Warnings And New Albany Desserts - Senior Basketball Players
Five New Albany seniors walk into the White Fence Living Podcast with nerves, jokes, and the kind of honesty you only get after the season ends. We start with a legendary “three fouls in twenty seconds” moment, then pivot into what really defined their year: surviving rough patches, leaning on...
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New Albany Girls Basketball Seniors - Trash Talk And Country Roads
Five seniors from New Albany girls basketball join me for a loose, funny, and surprisingly honest roundtable about what it takes to build a winning high school program. We start with the season arc: a 17-9 record, an OCC title and district championship, and a run that reaches the regional final....
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From Small-Town Streets To Signature Backyards: The Richardsons On Family, Sports, And Building Traditions Landscape
Some towns shape you; some you help shape. Christy and John Richardson have done both in New Albany, Ohio—raising four kids through a blur of rec leagues and travel teams while transforming their family business, Traditions Landscape, from mowing routes into a boutique design-build shop known for...
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Lighting Up Lives With Intentional Giving
What does real support look like when a cancer diagnosis hits the middle of ordinary life? We dive into the story behind the Karen Wellington Foundation and explore how “fun” becomes care: dinners that taste like freedom, concerts that shake off chemo fog, Disney pools where a mom laughs with her...
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From Montreal Ice To New Albany Roots: Hockey, Family, And Real Estate
One tangled mic cable led to a wide‑open conversation with Jean‑Luc Grand‑Pierre that hits harder than a blue line check. We go from Montreal’s big‑city pulse and Haitian family roots to the quiet advantages of Columbus and why New Albany’s 20‑minute radius just works when you’re juggling...
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New Albany Then And Now: Sports, Growth, And Giving Back
The heart of a hometown isn’t a map; it’s the people who keep its stories alive. Lauren joins us to chart New Albany’s journey from fields and single-campus days to a thriving, intentionally planned community where a preserved mill becomes a brewery, a new roundabout reroutes semis, and a Friday...
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How A Neighborhood Garden Grew Into A Lifeline For Local Food Pantries
A few rows of tomatoes. That’s all it took to spark a movement that now feeds families across Central Ohio with fresh, organic produce grown by neighbors who care. Catherine Duffy joins us to share how she and her husband Sean turned pandemic downtime into Garden for All, a year-round operation...
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From Patient to CEO: Joe Apgar's Pelotonia Journey
What happens when 7,500 cyclists, 3,000 volunteers, and tens of thousands of spectators come together for a common cause? Something truly extraordinary. Joe Apgar, CEO of Pelotonia and a cancer survivor himself, takes us behind the scenes of the organization that has raised over $320 million for...
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The Business of Beauty: Building an Art Gallery from Scratch
What does it take to build a thriving art gallery from the ground up? Hayley's journey offers a masterclass in following your passion against all odds. Growing up on Long Island with its breathtaking beaches, Hayley developed an early love for beauty and creativity through museum visits with her...
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Designing Accessibility: Aaron's Form 5 Journey
What if the solution to a complex challenge isn't what experts assume, but what users actually need? Aaron Westbrook discovered this truth firsthand, born without his right hand in a world where representation for people with limb differences was practically non-existent. Aaron's story begins in...
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AI, Innovation, and Community: A Conversation with Brad Griffith
What if technology could bridge equity gaps instead of widening them? In this thought-provoking conversation with Brad Griffith, founder of Buckeye Innovation, we explore how purposeful technology is transforming lives in unexpected ways. Brad takes us on a journey from his early days as one of…
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How Service Dogs Transform Lives: Inside Canine Companions
Have you ever wondered what makes a service dog so extraordinary? In this eye-opening conversation with Matt from Canine Companions, we uncover the remarkable journey these dogs take from puppyhood to becoming life-changing partners for people with disabilities. Nestled on 16 acres in New Albany...
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Three Identical Voices, One Million YouTube Views
Three identical brothers, one million YouTube views, and a rapidly growing podcast that's capturing their community's attention. Meet Houston and Alexander, two-thirds of the triplet team behind "Anything Flies," a podcast that transformed from casual lunch table debates into a media platform…
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Reimagining Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Oza on Concierge Medicine
What happens when a physician reimagines healthcare from the ground up? Dr. Oza takes us behind the curtain of his concierge medical practice, revealing a revolutionary approach to patient care that prioritizes time, relationships, and prevention over the traditional revolving-door model. As a...
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Finding Community: From Madrid to New Albany
Katie's journey between Madrid and Columbus reveals the profound ways living abroad shapes your perspective on community, work, and what truly matters in life. After falling in love with Spain during a high school language program, Katie built a relationship with the country that spanned years,...
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Four Gloves, One Dugout, and a Controversial Call
What happens when the final out is called on your high school baseball career? Four graduating seniors from New Albany's baseball team take us behind the scenes of their remarkable journey to the state semifinals. Jacob Richardson (second base), Brandon Pettinger (DH/first base), Trey Wentz...
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Forging Your Path: Mario's Journey from Adversity to Achievement
Mario Jordan sits across from me with a quiet confidence that belies his youth. Having just graduated from New Albany High School, this young man has already accumulated more life experience than many twice his age. Our conversation reveals an extraordinary story of adaptation and perseverance....
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From New Albany to Family Feud: A Local Family's Television Adventure
When Michaela Nash posted a TikTok video of her family that went viral in December 2022, she decided to follow her dream of applying for Family Feud. Little did the Nash family know this spontaneous application would lead to an unforgettable adventure on national television a year later. In this...
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Living the Width of Life: The Karen Wellington Foundation Story
What if a cancer diagnosis didn't just mean treatment schedules and doctor appointments, but also included something to look forward to—a moment of pure joy during the toughest battle of your life? That's the revolutionary idea behind the Karen Wellington Foundation, an organization I had the...
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Hair, Family, and Community: Meet the Sisters Behind The Blowout Bar
Ever wonder how a single salon visit could spark a business empire? Sisters Kristin and Kailen take us on their entrepreneurial journey from a chance discovery in New York City to founding The Blowout Bar, a salon concept that's thrived for 13 years by perfecting a single service: blowouts…
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Buddy Up For Life: Creating Inclusive Programming for Down Syndrome
Beth's journey from retail executive to nonprofit founder illustrates the extraordinary power of addressing a need in your own family and watching it transform the lives of hundreds. When her three-and-a-half-year-old son Will, who has Down syndrome, wanted to learn tennis like his older brother,...
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Kids, Career, and Community: How Dr. Shirck Built His Life in New Albany
From driving a 1998 Toyota Corolla long after he could afford an upgrade to opening his first orthodontic practice during the 2009 recession with a baby on the way, Dr. Jeff Shirck's journey exemplifies calculated risk-taking and unwavering financial discipline. Dr. Shirck takes us behind the...
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Building Community Brick by Brick: The Brickhouse Blue Story
Dave Mirgon's entrepreneurial journey reveals how a lifelong desire to help others evolved into creating spaces where businesses and people flourish. As the co-founder of Brickhouse Blue, Dave brings the same philosophy to coworking that made his youth basketball program a national success:...
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Dirt, Discovery, and Development: Raising Kids the Old-School Way
What happens when we create a childhood oasis free from the constant ping of notifications and glow of screens? In this enlightening conversation, Colleen reveals how she transformed her passion for education into The Schoolhouse—a revolutionary early learning center in New Albany that's...
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Paws, Claws, and Flying Birds: When Vet Work Goes Hilariously Wrong
Amy Wagner and Jessica, the dynamic duo behind Animals Are Special veterinary practice, bring warmth, humor, and professional insight to this engaging conversation about caring for New Albany's beloved pets since 2011. Their journey parallels New Albany's remarkable growth—from when a Giant Eagle...
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From Bridge Park to New Albany: How BrickHouse Blue is Redefining Workspace Culture
Ever wondered what happens when productivity meets playfulness? In our exploration of New Albany's newest workspace innovation, Community Manager Nia takes us inside BrickHouse Blue's Water's Edge location - a coworking concept where business professionals can transition from hosting clients in...
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Introduction to The White Fence Living Podcast.
"Welcome to the premiere episode of White Fence Living! In this introduction, we dive into the heart of what makes this podcast unique—celebrating the people, places, and stories that bring New Albany to life. Meet your host, get a sneak peek at what’s ahead, and discover why this is the perfect...
About this show
"White Fence Living: Real stories from New Albany, Ohio, hosted by a local dad, youth sports coach and community member. From community leaders to everyday voices, we share what makes 43054 tick—with a history sprinkle, no politics. Uncurated chats over the white fences."
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Justin Rush
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