Lunch at The Mill

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources to help bring opportunity back to an underserved community in Northeast Indianapolis. These organizations are working alongside the community to build a medical device manufacturing facility that will bring over 100 jobs to the neighborhood, as well as a new full-service grocery store that will bring a much needed food source to the community. We recorded a special series of virtual podcasts around the 38th and Sheridan project, including interviews with: Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Ashley Gurvitz, Chief Executive Officer at United Northeast CDC (ANU/UNEC)  Keith Graves, District 13 Indianapolis City County Councilor Joyce Randolph and James Campbell, Neighborhood association presidents in Northeast Indianapolis Tom Guevara, Lecturer and Director at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute “Joe the Grocer”, Retail Supermarket Consultant Michael McFarland and Marckus Williams, owners and operators of the Indy Fresh Market

The prosecuting attorney is one of the hardest positions in government. This elected role has prosecutorial discretion, which means they have the power to make decisions about whether or not to file charges against a citizen. Erika Oliphant is currently seeking her second term as Monroe County's Prosecuting Attorney in 2022 and in this pre-COVID episode of LATM, Pete talks with her about how she navigates ethical decision-making and gets her perspective on current community issues. 

Why would a New York Times best-selling author sit alone in a dark cave for an hour? What does an executive producer for a movie really do? And can you be happy and still make good art? In this episode, Pete sits down with his long-time friend—and author of So Cold the River—Michael Koryta to discuss these questions and more over lunch from DeAngelo’s. They also discuss Michael’s newest novel, The Chill, published under the name Scott Carson.

Coronavirus has been dominating the news lately and you may be wondering, what exactly is coronavirus? And how worried should you be about it? In a special breakfast edition of the podcast, Pete sits down to discuss the potential pandemic with Shawn Gibbs, the Executive Associate Dean and Professor of Environmental Health at the IU School of Public Health. Pete learns more about how viruses like this spread and what precautions government officials take in an effort to keep people well. 

Somewhere in the heart of Bloomington is a woodworking studio that handcrafts one-of-a-kind furniture that you'll never find in the big box stores. Siosi Design has gained an incredible following through social media and takes pride in their relationships with clients, including once delivering a table through a fifth story window in Tribeca. In our 20th episode, Pete sits down with Audi Culver and Ivy Siosi to learn about the art of woodworking, how they got started in this niche industry, and their plans for the future.

If you own a TV, chances are you’ve watched public television. Broadcasting from Indiana University Bloomington’s campus, WTIU has been on our television airways since 1969 and reaches Hoosiers in over 26 counties. In episode 19, Pete eats lunch with Brent Molnar, the current Station Operations and Content Director, to learn more about creating content for a diverse state audience and how WTIU connects community members to resources with their annual Conference on Aging. 

Our current prison system seems as if it’s designed to set newly-released offenders up for failure. The cost of daily drug screens, the rent to live in a halfway house, finding transportation, reporting to probation meetings—all of these tasks become monumental challenges when most offenders struggle to find work or reliable transportation. AJay and his wife Anna set out to change the outcome for these men and women by starting Made Up Mind (M.U.M.), an organization committed to helping ex-offenders develop honest accountability and provide them with the tools to build a new life.

Fred Glass is no stranger to the public eye: He’s a former lawyer, served as chief of staff to Governor Evan Bayh, and is currently serving as the Athletics Director for Indiana University. However, Glass will enthusiastically tell you that first and foremost he’s a proud grandfather of four girls and as of the new year, one grandson. In episode 17, Pete and Fred chat over Swing-In pizza about what it’s like to be a student athlete in the age of social media and what’s in store for Glass when he retires at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Chainsaws, blow torches, beer, and 600 pounds of ice—where do we sign up? In episode 16, Pete kicks off the new year with Jason Whitney, the Associate Vice President of IU Ventures and one of the masterminds behind Bloomington’s inaugural Freezefest. Say goodbye to the post-holiday blues and winter doldrums with our community’s first ever winter festival from January 6-11. Master ice sculptors, a chili cook-off, interactive games, and more make this a can’t-miss event for the whole family.

Justin Loveless is an entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed cheeseburger connoisseur, and one of the biggest ice purveyors in town (really). Perhaps most notably, Justin is a co-owner of the beloved Chocolate Moose and has a reputation for giving jobs to individuals who are looking for a second chance. In episode 15, Pete sits with Justin to talk about the history of “The Moose”, some of the weirdest bets he’s had to settle about an enigmatic basement, and the importance of bringing ice cream to community events.

Classes on Sundays, shorter semesters, digital textbooks—This might sound like the college of the future, but for Ivy Tech Community College it’s simply meeting the needs of today’s student population. In episode 14, Pete sits down with Chancellor Jennie Vaughan to learn how Ivy Tech serves traditional and non-traditional students alike and contributes to education of an entire community through strategic partnerships. We also ask Jennie who she’d love to have lunch with most (besides Pete, of course) and the answer may surprise you.

In this episode, Pete sits down with arguably some of the biggest Star Wars fans in Bloomington to talk about the timeless franchise and its enduring nostalgia, including the best and worst installments, the popularity of Star Wars conventions, and how the space-opera continues to bring generations together.

In a special episode of Lunch at the Mill hosted in the executive conference room at Cook Medical, Pete sits down with members of the Stride Coalition to make an important announcement about a new crisis center for Monroe County. Substance use disorders impact our entire community, and Stride’s mission is to mobilize its resources, knowledge, and influence to drive coordinated treatment efforts and help build healthier lives. 

Courtney Payne-Taylor graduated from the IU Kelley School of Business and immediately moved into a van. While that may not be the ideal outcome for a business student, it helped Courtney jumpstart GRO (Girls Riders Organization), a non-profit organization that uses skateboarding to help young girls become confident leaders. Courtney talks with Pete about her passion to empower and how the key to success (and skateboarding) is not being afraid to fall. 

Does clothing make the man or woman? According to Katie Calles Whitson, owner of Blond Genius (renamed Alibi in January 2020), the right outfit can enhance your personal style and confidence. Katie sits down with Pete to talk about making the career leap from farming to clothing and how relationships and experience are what will keep brick and mortar stores “in fashion”.

“Do cool sh*t and make money” is the ultimate goal for anyone looking to follow their passion. Chelsea Sanders, founder of Blueline Media Productions and co-founder of the Be Golden women’s conference is an entrepreneur, visionary, artist, and leader who is earning her MBA through street smarts.

Rich Jackson is more than just the new editor of The Herald-Times. He’s also a food enthusiast, a secret novelist, and a former polka radio DJ. Pete and Rich sit down with lunch from Uptown Cafe and discuss the past and future of the newspaper, the economic thread that connects Bloomington’s convention center to a KFC in Pennsylvania, and getting to the heart of an organization with a single word.

“So many boards and almost too many awards” is the perfect way to describe Congressman Lee Hamilton and his impressive list of accomplishments. We’re honored to sit down with the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and learn more about his fascinating life, including his perspective on how we formulate our beliefs and having an open mind when it comes to issues that impact our country.

What’s it like living with a disability? Michelle and Lisa share their personal stories, the challenges that come with having a disability, and how Stone Belt helps them maintain independence.

If you want to be inspired, this is a lunch conversation you have to hear.  Ericka and Fannie share their journey that finally led them to a high school diploma after dropping out of school years ago. 

Can a haircut change your life? Reeve Andrews, co-founder of Bent Barbershop, knows it can.

Wendi Goodlett, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, chooses lunch from FEAST and clears up some misconceptions about the good work Habitat is doing in our community.

Meet the IRA.  Well not that IRA, but two members of the team from Indiana Recovery Alliance.  Pete sits down with Mike Emmett (Board Member) and Chris Abert (Executive Director).

Pete sits down with Bob Zaltsberg, who recently retired after more than 30 years as editor of the Herald-Times newspaper in Bloomington, IN.