TEN TALKS presents CBUS Speaks

Join us as we sit down with Dionte Johnson for this episode of Rebels in Retail. Dionte is the owner of Sole Classics, one of the nation's premier sneaker, apparel and lifestyle shops.

Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Mugler for this episode of Rebels in Retail. Jonathan is currently Interim President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Justice.

Join us as we sit down with Jamie Schisler for this episode of Rebels in Retail. After a 20 year career in merchandising at Abercrombie and Express, Jamie currently leads the UpWest brand as the Chief Comfort Officer.

Join us as we sit down with Greg Lehman for this episode of Rebels in Retail. Greg is a Founder and CEO of Watershed Distillery and has been involved in all aspects of running the business since its inception. He has a passion for business and is an entrepreneur at heart.

Join us as we sit down with Yohannan Terrell for this episode of Rebels in Retail. Yohannan is an award-winning marketing professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in all aspects of successful traditional, nontraditional, experiential and digital marketing, and multi-media.

An Introduction to the Rebels in Retail Series. Join TENFOLD and TENSPACE Founder + CEO Rachel Friedman and Faith Huddleston as they sit down to discuss Columbus and the brand-new retail experience, TENSPACE, opening September 2021.

Alex Fischer capstones the series as he shares about his time serving in government in Tennessee, working for Battelle, how he found his way to Columbus, the inception of The Columbus Partnership, and the great potential of our city including what we are striving for over the next 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years in Columbus. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Congresswoman Beatty shares her experience growing up in a segregated Dayton community, her path to serving in public office, becoming a member of the U.S House of Representatives, social injustice and The Black Lives Matter movement, the story of her being pepper-sprayed, and what she is currently working on in Columbus and in Washington D.C. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Ron details his early career at Lazarus Department Store, founding the Pizzuti Companies in 1976, The Pizzuti Gallery and his inspiration as an art collector, Columbus professional sports franchises, and some of the early visionaries of the infrastructure of Columbus. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Cameron tells the story of his tumultuous childhood and finding his passion for the restaurant entertainment business, the founding of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, The KIPP School, Mitchell Hall - a state of the art hospitality school at Columbus State, and midwestern hospitality including “The Columbus Way.” Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Dave chronicles his childhood including his family’s frequent re-location, working his way through college, discovering his passion for helping people, his nearly two decades as CEO of Ohio Health, economic development in Columbus, Covid-19, and Sunday dinners. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Yvette recounts growing up in Brittany Hills in Columbus, being a first generation college graduate, her 11 years spent as a jurist highlighted by her service as the first African American woman to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court, building The Center of Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, sneaking into the governor’s mansion, education reform, and the current state of politics. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Bobby talks his two passions: the law, and real estate and homebuilding, mentorship as well as three of the most critical mentors in his life, working his way up the ladder to become CEO of M/I Homes, being humble and authentic, and the impact George Floyd’s death had on him. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Tanny talks growing up around Crane Plastics and the family business, her early career working for Kellogg’s in Chicago, returning to Columbus, the transformation of what is now known as The Crane Group, and getting involved with philanthropy in Columbus. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Rich explains his early love for technology including holography, leaving The Ohio State University to start his first business, growing his businesses internationally, starting NCT Ventures, walking away from a 150-million-dollar fund, and what it means to be an entrepreneur. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Alex Shumate describes his experience growing up in Sandusky, Ohio and the impact of his childhood trips to Mississippi, working for the Attorney General, being a Civil Rights trial lawyer, becoming managing partner at Squire Patton Boggs, everything OSU including his extensive time on The Ohio State Board of Trustees, and being a lifelong learner. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

Davis and Molly kick off the series with TENFOLD Founder + CEO Rachel Friedman, describing the inspiration for the CBUS Speaks Podcast Series. Rachel talks about her career, starting TENFOLD, her advice to young professionals, and the importance of brand and company culture. Keep up with the CBUS Speaks conversation on instagram and twitter.

CBUS Speaks is a podcast series devoted to capturing the told and untold stories from pioneering leaders of Columbus, Ohio and sharing their advice to inspire our city’s next generation of leaders. Keep up with the conversation on instagram or twitter.