Podcasts about Greater Cleveland

Over the past two decades, the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has been steadily replacing and rebuilding virtually its entire stock of low income and affordable housing across Greater Cleveland. As CMHA's CEO since 2012, Jeffery Patterson has led an ongoing process of neighbor and resident engagement, ensuring that every resident has a voice in the future of the community and the facilities that are being built.rnrnBy special request of the donors who created our annual Leadership for the Greater Good Forum, Jeffery Patterson will be joined by City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop for a collegial conversation about leadership and the importance of prioritizing community voice. Moulthrop has led the City Club since 2013, and his tenure has been recognized not only for the successful move to Playhouse Square but perhaps, more importantly, by the increasing relevance and accessibility of City Club forums.

Al DiFranco proudly serves as President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland. Prior to becoming President of JAGC in July 2022, Al was the organization's Vice President for Development and Programs for four years.Under Al's leadership, JA of Greater Cleveland has significantly increased its financial resources, expanded its student reach, and recently began a multi-million campaign to create the Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center in Downtown Cleveland. In 2025, JA of Greater Cleveland will also host JA's National Leadership Conference for the first time.Al previously served as Director of the MBA Program at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and President and CEO of the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce.Al received his Master's in Higher Education Leadership from Capella University, Certificate in Leadership from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Baldwin-Wallace College (now Baldwin Wallace University).

Imagine a Northeast Ohio where all people have quality jobs and careers with thriving employers. This is the vision of Greater Cleveland Works, the workforce development board of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. Workforce development boards are a crucial part of the workforce system-liaisons between federal and local governments that distribute public dollars to support job seekers and employers.rnrnYet, their work is opaque and misunderstood at best. They are more than job matchmakers-they are engines of opportunity and innovation, ensuring businesses have the skilled workers they need and communities have pathways to prosperity.rnrnWith new leadership, a new nonprofit structure, a new strategy, and a new brand, Greater Cleveland Works is reinventing its role - and wants you to better understand its work and the possibilities for collaboration.rnrnJoin Greater Cleveland Works CEO Michelle Rose as we dive into the critical role of this organization, the potential impact of federal funding instability, and why now-more than ever-we must advocate for the resources that build careers, strengthen industries, and future-proof our economy.

India L. Birdsong Terry serves as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA). She joined RTA in September 2019 and brings over 15 years' experience working in positions of increasing responsibility in the public transit industry. Birdsong Terry began her career in 2006 when she joined the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), where she served in planning, instruction, control center, operations, and finally as Senior Manager of the central region for Bus Supervision and Instruction. In 2015, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of WeGo Public Transit in Nashville, where she served until coming to Cleveland.   At RTA, Birdsong Terry oversees more than 2,000 employees at the largest transit system in Ohio, which provides more than 24 million annual rides to customers using the bus, rail, paratransit, trolley, and bus rapid transit system across the county's 457 square miles. Responsible for managing the Authority's $292 million operating budget, Birdsong is committed to transparent leadership, management accountability and sound financial oversight.

Ted Otero: Ted Otero is a Cleveland native from Independence and now resides in beautiful Auburn Township with his wife and business partner, Kelly, and their two children Isabella and Austin. He is the founder and President of Otero Signature Homes. He holds a civil engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from Cleveland State University. He has over 25 years of real estate and construction experience both in the commercial and residential arenas.  Ted served as the 2017 President of the Home Builder's Association of Greater Cleveland and is currently a member of a national Builder's 20 group.   Ted Otero is also the managing partner of the Otero Group. Ted strives to offer clients a unique approach to selling their homes in a highly competitive market, which uses his extensive experience in marketing high-end luxury homes. Kelly Otero: Kelly Otero earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Case Western Reserve University. She used her entrepreneurial and business skills to start Otero Signature Homes in 2004 alongside Ted. Working closely with clients to select all of their custom home finishes, Kelly recognized the need to expand her talents. Clients were so pleased with their experience that they often asked for continued design services to give their home the finishing touch, thus founding Ovation Interior Design in 2013.   Her creative talents and extensive knowledge of residential design give her the edge needed to expand both businesses and create cutting edge offerings in the Cleveland market. Kelly enjoys working alongside her team to provide the best possible experience to their customers and trades.

Cavaliers All Star Guard Donovan "Spida' Mitchell wins the Pro Athlete of the Year Award at the 2025 Greater Cleveland Sports Awards

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Jhonkensy Noel Noel thank the fans for the Guardians winning the Cleveland Sports Moment of The Year Award with the ALDS series victory over the Tigers in the 2024 ALDS

Mike Snyder and Greg Brinda interview 2024 State Champion Avon Eagle DB Josiah Saunders about the journey of recovering from a severe knee injury, Saunders is joined by the award presenter WKYC's Jay Crawford

Mike Snyder and Greg Brinda interview John Carroll's Luke Chicone after he wins the Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Jhonkensy Noel Noel thank the fans for the Guardians winning the Cleveland Sports Moment of The Year Award with the ALDS series victory over the Tigers in the 2024 ALDS

Mike Snyder and Greg Brinda interview 2024 State Champion Avon Eagle DB Josiah Saunders about the journey of recovering from a severe knee injury, Saunders is joined by the award presenter WKYC's Jay Crawford

Mike Snyder and Greg Brinda interview John Carroll's Luke Chicone after he wins the Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award

Cavaliers All Star Guard Donovan "Spida' Mitchell wins the Pro Athlete of the Year Award at the 2025 Greater Cleveland Sports Awards

Dave Gilbert spoke to Bill about 25th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards on Thursday, February 6th at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse! Celebrate the top athletes of 2024, from high school, college and pro stars. Plus, the 30th anniversary reunion with members of the 1995 Indians AL Championship team

Three years after moving into the national spotlight as CEO of YWCA USA, Margaret Mitchell is undoubtedly still considered a local hero right here in Northeast Ohio. Recognized for her successful efforts to declare racism a public health crisis in Cleveland and Ohio, Margaret Mitchell's leadership has left an indelible mark on the fight to build a nation where all women and girls can thrive.rnrnToday, she leads the YWCA USA--a national organization with 194 local associations across the United States, including the YWCA of Greater Cleveland. It is one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation, serving over 1 million women, girls, and their families, and has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for over 160 years. The YWCA also has an international arm, World YWCA, a global movement working for women's empowerment, leadership, and rights in more than 120 countries.rnrnAs we move into MLK Day weekend and look to Inauguration Day, join us as Margaret Mitchell returns to Cleveland and the City Club stage to underline the progress made and work ahead to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

MARC BONA Features writer, cleveland.com-Greater Cleveland restaurants, food, beer, wine, sports entertainment/history spoke to Bill about - Rachael Ray, The Chef's Garden' cooking show on A+E network - 17 highly anticipated restaurants, bars opening in Greater Cleveland in 2025

In the 51st episode of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, host Josh Duke is joined by Paris Wolfe to explore top shopping markets and gift ideas perfect for food enthusiasts this holiday season. Next, Peter Chakerian steps in to highlight the 'Best of Cleveland' quest to find the best bakeries in Greater Cleveland for holiday cookies. Finally, Marc Bona shares his expert recommendations on holiday ales and books for foodies.

Giving Tuesday and Nonprofit Challenges In this week's episode of the Nonprofit NewsFeed, George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Nick Azulay, Senior Digital Strategy Manager at Whole Whale, dive into the aftermath of Giving Tuesday and the ongoing debate about OpenAI's nonprofit origins. Main Topics: Giving Tuesday Predictions and Economic Context: The team discusses their prediction for Giving Tuesday donations, hoping to surpass $3.5 billion, a hopeful 11% increase from 2023's $3.1 billion. Despite the lack of immediate data, they highlight positive economic indicators like cooled inflation, high consumer confidence, and strong stock market performance as promising signs for nonprofit fundraising. Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: A Legal Battle Over Nonprofit Integrity: Elon Musk has filed an injunction against OpenAI, challenging its transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit model, which he claims violates its original mission. The conversation touches on the broader implications for tech companies exploiting nonprofit status and the ethical considerations of such transitions. Cautionary Tales in Fundraising: Cleveland's Balloon Fest Disaster: The episode revisits the 1986 Balloon Fest by United Way of Greater Cleveland, a well-intentioned fundraiser that turned disastrous, emphasizing the importance of aligning fundraising efforts with an organization's mission and relevance rather than spectacle. Critical Insights: Economic Indicators: The current economic climate, with rising consumer spending and a robust stock market, suggests potential growth in charitable giving despite previous stagnation. Nonprofit Integrity: The legal scrutiny of OpenAI's nonprofit-to-profit transition raises questions about the ethics of leveraging nonprofit status for financial gain. Fundraising Strategy: The Cleveland Balloon Fest serves as a reminder to prioritize meaningful engagement over attention-grabbing stunts in fundraising efforts. Calls to Action: Nonprofits should assess their fundraising strategies to ensure alignment with their mission and relevance to their audience. Stakeholders in the nonprofit sector need to remain vigilant about the ethical implications of organizational transitions and funding models. Closing Thought: The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of authenticity and integrity in the nonprofit sector, especially in times of economic uncertainty and rapid technological evolution. As the landscape of philanthropy continues to shift, organizations must adapt while staying true to their core values and mission.

Giving Tuesday and Nonprofit Challenges In this week's episode of the Nonprofit NewsFeed, George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Nick Azulay, Senior Digital Strategy Manager at Whole Whale, dive into the aftermath of Giving Tuesday and the ongoing debate about OpenAI's nonprofit origins. Main Topics: Giving Tuesday Predictions and Economic Context: The team discusses their prediction for Giving Tuesday donations, hoping to surpass $3.5 billion, a hopeful 11% increase from 2023's $3.1 billion. Despite the lack of immediate data, they highlight positive economic indicators like cooled inflation, high consumer confidence, and strong stock market performance as promising signs for nonprofit fundraising. Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: A Legal Battle Over Nonprofit Integrity: Elon Musk has filed an injunction against OpenAI, challenging its transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit model, which he claims violates its original mission. The conversation touches on the broader implications for tech companies exploiting nonprofit status and the ethical considerations of such transitions. Cautionary Tales in Fundraising: Cleveland's Balloon Fest Disaster: The episode revisits the 1986 Balloon Fest by United Way of Greater Cleveland, a well-intentioned fundraiser that turned disastrous, emphasizing the importance of aligning fundraising efforts with an organization's mission and relevance rather than spectacle. Critical Insights: Economic Indicators: The current economic climate, with rising consumer spending and a robust stock market, suggests potential growth in charitable giving despite previous stagnation. Nonprofit Integrity: The legal scrutiny of OpenAI's nonprofit-to-profit transition raises questions about the ethics of leveraging nonprofit status for financial gain. Fundraising Strategy: The Cleveland Balloon Fest serves as a reminder to prioritize meaningful engagement over attention-grabbing stunts in fundraising efforts. Calls to Action: Nonprofits should assess their fundraising strategies to ensure alignment with their mission and relevance to their audience. Stakeholders in the nonprofit sector need to remain vigilant about the ethical implications of organizational transitions and funding models. Closing Thought: The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of authenticity and integrity in the nonprofit sector, especially in times of economic uncertainty and rapid technological evolution. As the landscape of philanthropy continues to shift, organizations must adapt while staying true to their core values and mission.

The day-long symposium will be hosted by Global Cleveland in partnership with Cuyahoga County, Cleveland and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. 

In Episode 45 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, Alex Darus and Josh Duke welcome Marc Bona to discuss Urban Meyer's Pint House, soon to open in a prime Cleveland spot. The hosts then highlight Greater Cleveland's best Thanksgiving takeout options and wrap up with Hartzler Family Dairy's new boozy eggnog.

NFL Network and Chris Rose Rotation podcast host and Cleveland native Chris Rose joins Andy and Jeff to talk about the Amari Cooper trade, the Browns slow start and the Guardians 0-2 deficit in the ALCS against the New York Yankees.

In episode 39 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus talk about the annual Cleveland Pickle Fest event this weekend. Plus, Marc Bona discusses menu changes and renovations at Melt Bar and Grilled before Paris Wolfe stops by to chat about three new restaurants – Masa & Agave, Coyoacán Taqueria and Jamerican Kitchen.

Send us a textOn today's episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going to the greater Cleveland area to chat with Bestselling Author, Drummer, and former Police Chief Rick Porrello.Rick's first career was as a jazz drummer. At the age of 18, he got his first big break when he started touring internationally with Sammy Davis, Jr. Despite a skyrocketing music career, Rick traded his sticks for a badge. What followed was a 33-year career as a police officer in Greater Cleveland, with the last ten of those years as chief of police.As an organized crime historian, Rick Porrello's perspective is an intriguing one. He began writing his first book during family research into the murders of his grandfather and three uncles, all of whom, he learned, were mob leaders killed in Prohibition-era violence. The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia quickly became a regional favorite.His second book caught Hollywood's eye before it was published. Hollywood snapped up To Kill the Irishman—the War that Crippled the Mafia and turned it into the movie Kill the Irishman, starring Ray Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Christopher Walken, and Val Kilmer.Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where we talk about everything from being on tour with Sammy Davis Jr, becoming a police officer and eventually becoming the chief of police, researching his family's organized crime roots, to writing bestselling books that become movies. In today's episode, we discuss:·      Playing the drums for Sammy Davis Jr. ·      Why Rick became a police officer and his career trajectory.·      How and why, he became a police chief. ·      Why are we, as a culture, so fascinated with organized crime?·      Omerta. What it is and what it means in mob culture.·      His father's pushback when writing the book, “The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia Corn Sugar and Blood.”.·      Elliot Ness and The Untouchables cleaning up police corruption in Cleveland.·      The book, “Kill the Irishman.” The story of Cleveland Mob Boss Danny Greene. Why he wrote this book and how it became a major motion picture.Visit Rick Porrello's website for links to his books. Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Support the show

In episode 38 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus talk about two new restaurants in Greater Cleveland – the Friars' Table downtown and Via Roma in North Royalton. Plus, Paris Wolfe stops by to chat about clambakes in Cleveland before Peter Chakerian discusses the tradition of chili cook-offs in Northeast Ohio.

Presented by Cleveland, Ohio-based, non-profit organization, Values-in-Action Foundation, the Kindland movement is bringing together communities, businesses, organizations, and schools by recognizing and sharing the acts of kindness around us in an effort to inspire a ground swell of positivity and goodness.Kindland relies on the power of the people to do, recognize, report, and share the acts of kindness happening everyday. ​The goal is to create a communities that can sustain a unified sense of kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. These values are the foundation we need for our community to have the strength to find solutions to our most prominent issues including poverty, social justice, racism, and political polarization.Stuart Muszynski is the co-founder, President and CEO of Values-in-Action Foundation. He has been a business and community leader in Greater Cleveland for more than 25 years. He co-founded Project Love, Remember the Children Foundation, with his wife, Susan Muszynski, Ph.D. in 1994, and is the author of the book Searching for Values: a Grandmother, and Grandson and the Discovery of Goodness (Hiram College, 2005) as well as numerous articles on education, character and values.Muszynski graduated from Hamilton College in 1976 and is the 2011 recipient of the National Cyberbully Day of Awareness Caring and Daring Award. He and Susan have been married for more than 30 years.

Today we are talking about The Greater Cleveland RTA, How they use Drupal, and how they built a Drupal team with guests Mike Cermak & Rithya Lath. We'll also cover Geofield Directions as our module of the week. For show notes visit: www.talkingDrupal.com/465 Topics What does the Greater Cleveland RTA do Is the RTA a state agency What kind of Digital Service do you provide How does the GCRTA use Drupal Whay was Drupal selected Let's talk about the team How long has the team existed and how many people What type of skill makeup doest hte team have Local development and deployment Point and click learning, how do you keep up to speed now Day to day responsibilities Drupal con and Starshot Resources Greater Cleveland RTA Guests Rithya Lath - ral1239 Mike Cermak - riderta.com MikeCermak Hosts Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi MOTW Correspondent Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Brief description: Have you ever wanted to make it easy for visitors to your Drupal site to get directions to a location via Google Maps? There's a module for that. Module name/project name: Geofield Directions Brief history How old: created in Feb 2021 by Christopher Martin (ccjjmartin), though recent releases are by Allan Chappell (generalredneck) Versions available: 1.0.1, compatible with Drupal ^8.8 ^9 || ^10 ^11 Maintainership Minimally maintained, Maintenance fixes only Security coverage Test coverage Documentation? Not even a README Number of open issues: 1 open issue, not a bug Usage stats: 26 sites Module features and usage The module provides a new field formatter, so you can install it and then update a view mode to use Geofield Directions. Now your content display will include a link to get directions You can figure the text of the link, whether the link should open in a new tab, the magnification of the destination map, and more The module also includes token support, so you can dynamically include things like the name of the location in the link text I think the only downside I can see is that because this is implemented as a formatter, you have to choose the directions link OR a map, where I could foresee sites wanting to show both

In episode 35, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus, along with Paris Wolfe, discuss the opening of 3 Roses in Little Italy and Vacancy Lounge in Cuyahoga Falls. Later, Peter Chakerian joins to share how the "Best of Cleveland" team is close to finding the top breakfast spots in the area. Finally, Marc Bona drops by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Butcher and the Brewer on East 4th Street.

In episode 34, host Alex Darus is joined by Peter Chakerian to talk about marijuana edibles now that recreational dispensaries are open for business in Northeast Ohio. Chakerian also discusses ranking 38 Little Debbie's treats after Paris Wolfe stops by the show to explain foraging for food in Greater Cleveland.  

What if all Clevelanders were guaranteed a job? And that job offered a salary suitable enough to provide for their families? As it turns out, the idea of a jobs guarantee gained momentum in the 1940s with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Second Bill of Rights. Now, the City of Cleveland will become the first city in the nation to launch a $21 million Universal Basic Employment (UBE) pilot program. Put simply, it will provide 100 participants with a job guarantee of $50,000 for three years. It plans to launch in 2026.rnrnAs the second poorest major city in America, Cleveland is looking to reduce poverty and the need for public assistance by guaranteeing a well-paid job. As opposed to the more popular "Universal Basic Income" - made popular by former presidential candidate Andrew Yang - UBE works directly with employers to subsidize existing, or new wages for its employees.rnrnJoin the City Club as we hear from Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones, Devin H. Cotten with Universal Basic Employment & Opportunity, and Ken Surratt with the United Way of Greater Cleveland on what exactly UBE is - and is not - and what we can expect to learn from Cleveland's UBE pilot program.

Bob DiBiasio SVP/Public Affairs Cleveland Guardians spoke to Bill and Mike about Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 - Wayne Embry - Holly Koester - Anderson Varejao - Cheryl White - Jim Donovan

Sandor Gyerman and Jared Anderson, the dynamic co-founders of Andor Creative.Founded in 2018 when they were Sophomores at Cleveland State University, Andor Creative was born to find more innovative ways to produce advertising and marketing content for companies, bridging the gap between Gen Z and established businesses in Greater Cleveland.Since inception, their campaigns have generated over 100 million organic views across various social media platforms and their impressive and growing list of over 50 clients includes industry giants like Mercedes Benz USA, Nissan, and Volvo USA, to prominent individuals including a dozen NFL players, all from their office in Downtown Cleveland.In our conversation, we'll explore the origins of their friendship, the influence of D1 collegiate sports on their approach to business, hustling door to door to get the business off the ground, the influence Cleveland has had on their work, their creative process, their takes on Gen Z, how to break through the noise and stay relevant and authentic in the ever-changing world of social media, and lots more!-----LINKS:https://andorcreative.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/andorcreative/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandor-gyerman-108979172/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-anderson-03a1ba161/-----SPONSORS: John Carroll University Boler College of Business || Impact Architects & NinetyJohn Carroll University Boler College of Business: https://business.jcu.edu/ As we've heard time and time again from entrepreneurs on Lay of The Land — many of whom are proud alumni of John Carroll University —  success in this ever-changing world of business requires a dynamic and innovative mindset, deep understanding of emerging technology and systems, strong ethics, leadership prowess, acute business acumen… all qualities nurtured through the Boler College of Business!With 4 different MBA programs of study — spanning Professional, Online, Hybrid, and 1-Year-Flexible — The Boler College of Business provides flexible timelines and various class structures for each MBA Track — including online, in-person, hybrid and asynchronous — to offer the most effective options for you, in addition to the ability to participate in an elective International Study Tour, providing unparalleled opportunities to expand your global business knowledge by networking with local companies overseas and experiencing a new culture.The career impact of a Boler MBA is formative and will help prepare you for this future of business and get more out of your career. To learn more about John Carroll University's Boler MBA programs, please go to business.jcu.eduThe Boler College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, the highest accreditation a College of Business can have.Impact Architects & NinetyLay of The Land is brought to you by Ninety. As a Lay of The Land listener, you can leverage a free trial with Ninety, the platform that helps teams build great companies and the only officially licensed software for EOS® — used by over 7,000 companies and 100,000 users!This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Past guests include Justin Bibb (Mayor of Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Steve Potash (OverDrive), Umberto P. Fedeli (The Fedeli Group), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Stewart Kohl (The Riverside Company), Mitch Kroll (Findaway — Acquired by Spotify), and many more.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on X @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics related to sexual assault, which may be distressing for some listeners.In January 2024, the Ohio House of Representatives overrode the veto of a bill banning gender-affirming care. The bill “bans gender-affirming healthcare for minors, one of dozens of bills under debate this year that would restrict transgender rights across the U.S.” - ReutersThis week, I've invited my friend and colleague, Gulnar Feerasta, to discuss this bill and its impacts on the LGBTQ+ community.Gulnar Feerasta is a Senior Atlantic Fellow, Yield Giving Awardee, LGBTQ+ health equity and social justice advocate, and the Managing Director of the LGBTQ+ Community Center of Greater Cleveland. She is a dedicated social worker with extensive experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, grants management, organizational and community engagement, professional training, and education consulting. She is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for individuals and making a meaningful impact on communities.Gulnar excels in building lasting relationships within organizations and communities to enhance program objectives and deliverables. Her strong communication and collaboration skills enable her to lead and perform liaison activities effectively with key stakeholders, upper management, external support systems, and clients.Featured in this episode: Trans children not being allowed to participate in sports “Human based” instead of “gender-based” medical care How past trauma can influence medical checkups Medical Apartheid Hyper marginalization of trans-black womenIf you or someone you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, you can find help at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drrpope TikTok: @vulvadoctor Twitter: @drrpope LinkedIn

The Urban League of Greater Cleveland's Colin Jackson and Bryson Haynes talk about youth development and the issues surrounding education, particularly pertaining to minority students, and more. 

MARC BONA Features writer, cleveland.com spoke to Bill about VegFest scheduled to return to Cleveland - Ohio Distillery Trail opens today with discounts and prizes - 23 Greater Cleveland bars, restaurants with waterfront patios to check out this summe

Bill Garvey, CEO of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, joins the show to talk about the latest updates in the entertainment industry, jobs available for locals and more. Also on the show, Robin talks about her "going viral" experience and more.

In our 22nd episode, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus take a trip down Swensons memory lane to celebrate the Northeast Ohio classic drive-in's 90th anniversary. Paris Wolfe joins to give us all the juicy details from the Downtown Willoughby Rib Burn Off, where she judged 13 ribs from. Finally, Darus and Duke shares recommendations for Greater Cleveland patios you'll want to check out while the weather allows.

Last month, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced she was gifting $640 million to 361 small nonprofits out of 6,000 that responded to an open call for applications. It was another round of jaw-dropping and transformative gifts that Scott pledged to dole out "until the safe is empty" following her divorce from Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos.rnrnOn the receiving end are four Cleveland nonprofit organizations--providing a catalyst for high-impact equitable community change right here in our neighborhoods. Each of these organizations shares a mission that aligns with Scott's goal to "advance the voices and opportunities of individuals and families of meager or modest means, and groups who have met with discrimination and other systemic obstacles."rnrnBirthing Beautiful Communities, the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, and Towards Employment each received $2 million in gifts; and Fairfax Renaissance Development Corp. received $1 million of the latest round of Scott's donations.

In our 19th episode, hosts Josh Duke, Alex Darus, and Paris Wolfe playfully plan their outfits for an upcoming "Goat Derby" event in Cleveland. Later, the trio delves into the tequila versus mezcal debate while sampling crickets from a Mexican restaurant (it doesn't go well for Josh) embracing the spirit of Cinco De Mayo. Adding to the culinary adventure, Peter Chakerian joins to unveil the top taco spots in Greater Cleveland, as determined by a recent readers' poll.

Ryan McManus — founder and CEO of SHARE MobilityRyan is passionate about solving workforce and rural mobility challenges, creating and affording equitable access to transportation, and ultimately changing the way people actually commute.To this end, SHARE Mobility, which raised over $12 million in funding from investors like JumpStart Ventures here in Cleveland, JobsOhio, Iron Gate Capital, Seamless Capital, and Venn Ventures among others, is a mobility-as-a-service platform empowering companies and municipalities to seamlessly implement a new transportation program or optimize existing ones as part of an employee benefits program.Practically, this has resulted in exciting mobility programs and pilots like one with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's (GCRTA) to expand equitable access to employment opportunities in Solon for all the Greater Cleveland region, providing first and last-mile ridings from public transit centers to employment sites.In a world where many frontline workers don't have access to a car and we're increasingly thinking about mobility holistically, Ryan has a fascinating and unique perspective on autonomous vehicles, connected car innovations, multimodal transportation, the transition to mobility subscriptions from car ownership, what mobility-as-a-service even is, and a whole lot more. I enjoyed getting to learn from Ryan about where this space is headed, SHARE Mobility's role in shaping it, and his reflections on entrepreneurship.-----LINKS:https://www.sharemobility.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpmcmanus/https://twitter.com/rynmcmnshttps://twitter.com/ridewithsharehttps://www.instagram.com/ridewithshare-----SPONSORS: John Carroll University Boler College of Business || Impact Architects & NinetyJohn Carroll University Boler College of Business: https://business.jcu.edu/ As we've heard time and time again from entrepreneurs on Lay of The Land — many of whom are proud alumni of John Carroll University —  success in this ever-changing world of business requires a dynamic and innovative mindset, deep understanding of emerging technology and systems, strong ethics, leadership prowess, acute business acumen… all qualities nurtured through the Boler College of Business!With 4 different MBA programs of study — spanning Professional, Online, Hybrid, and 1-Year-Flexible — The Boler College of Business provides flexible timelines and various class structures for each MBA Track — including online, in-person, hybrid and asynchronous — to offer the most effective options for you, in addition to the ability to participate in an elective International Study Tour, providing unparalleled opportunities to expand your global business knowledge by networking with local companies overseas and experiencing a new culture.The career impact of a Boler MBA is formative and will help prepare you for this future of business and get more out of your career. To learn more about John Carroll University's Boler MBA programs, please go to business.jcu.eduThe Boler College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, the highest accreditation a College of Business can have.Impact Architects & NinetyLay of The Land is brought to you by Ninety. As a Lay of The Land listener, you can leverage a free trial with Ninety, the platform that helps teams build great companies and the only officially licensed software for EOS® — used by over 7,000 companies and 100,000 users!This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Past guests include Justin Bibb (Mayor of Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Steve Potash (OverDrive), Umberto P. Fedeli (The Fedeli Group), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Stewart Kohl (The Riverside Company), Mitch Kroll (Findaway — Acquired by Spotify), and many more.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on X @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Jeremy Johnson is President and CEO of Assembly for the Arts, the umbrella organization that advocates for, and unites, Greater Cleveland's complex creative sector. A mix of diverse nonprofits, individual artists, and creative businesses comprise the region's arts and culture industry. In the coming months, the Assembly will endeavor to motivate Cuyahoga County voters to, once again, pass a tobacco levy in support of arts and culture nonprofits.rnrnJoin us at the City Club as Rhonda K. Brown, the City of Cleveland's Senior Strategist for Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, will lead a discussion with Johnson about the opportunities and challenges for Greater Cleveland's future economic and cultural growth.

Baskin & Phelps (Dan Menningen in for Jeff Phelps) give their thoughts on NIL for college athletes, Jeff Thomas joins the show to tribute the late Richard Lewis, and the recent morning traffic jams in Greater Cleveland.

Andy and Jeff recap the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards and discuss the comments Joel Bitonio made about Alex Van Pelt and Bill Callahan. They talk about whether or not the Browns needed to clean house in their offensive coaching staff and if Bill Callahan will join his son's coaching staff in Tennessee. 

Bill-Mike Got Your Wednesday Jumping With Cavs VS Bucks Tonight - Bucks Fire HC - Tristan Thompson Suspended For Drug Violation - Cavs PBP Tim Alcorn With Preview - Winners of The Greater Cleveland Sports Awards - Trump Wins New Hampshire - Will Haley Bow Out Before South Carolina?-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - The Doomsday Clock is now set at 90-seconds to midnight-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-look at the threats facing humans at this moment in time - If elected, Donald Trump says he would impose a 10% tariff on all imports-NBC Radio Erin Real-look at what impact that might have on the economy

National broadcaster and Host of the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards Holly Rowe joins Nick and Dustin ahead of the ceremony to talk about the event, the 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four, and women's college basketball.

Holly Rowe joins the show to talk Greater Cleveland Sports Awards and Dustin has some observations from the NFL playoffs.

About Kathy Kathy McCarthy – Kathy McCarthy serves as Vice President, People at EnviroServe. She brings more than 25 years of people leadership in health care, services, manufacturing & construction. Most recently with a division of Tremco, Kathy led Organizational Effectiveness. She earned a BA in Business Management from Ursuline College & loves to travel, watch Ohio State football, listen to live music, read & work on projects around the house. Kathy & Jim, her significant other live in Aurora, Ohio. She is based at Greater Cleveland. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willory/message

Greater Cleveland is home to a vibrant and diverse community development ecosystem, with all entities aiming for equitable revitalization throughout Cleveland's neighborhoods. The social determinants of health, economic development, philanthropy, and the private and public sectors have converged in clear trends in community development--both here in Cleveland, as well as nationwide.rnrnTania Menesse became President & CEO of CNP in 2020. For over 30 years, CNP has been investing in community revitalization efforts in Greater Cleveland. Under her leadership, the organization has been lauded for its best practices in various facets of nonprofit programming. Before this, she served as the Director of Community Development for the City of Cleveland.

Lili Fikter is the Education and Interpretation Coordinator at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. She gives an overview of the Great Lakes and the Aquarium's work to make connections between their fish and animals and the local watersheds that support those species. Learn more about the Aquarium at www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com

Author Rick Porrello joins Tim to talk about his book that tells of story of the notorious and now legendary Danny Greene, who tried to take down the mafia in Cleveland in life, and may have done it in death. Rick was the chief of a suburban Cleveland police department, and over the years he has written a number of best-selling books about murder, the mafia and organized crime. The book we're going to talk about today was even turned into a major Hollywood motion picture. That book is, “To Kill the Irishman.” https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Rick_Porrello_-_Ballad_of_Danny_Greene_auphonic.mp3 When most people think of the mafia, organized crime, gangsters, they have a few eras and places in mind. First, it may be the Prohibition Era from 1920 to 1933, where gangs made millions off of bootleg whiskey and alcohol, illegally, of course. And they left in their wake a trail of death and blood in the streets of Chicago, New York and other cities. Mobsters like Al Capone and John Dillinger became larger than life celebrities for a time. And they became legends through newspaper and media coverage, books and film. When you think of the mafia, you may have in your mind the world of Don Corleone and his family at the center of the Godfather films, or all those Martin Scorsese movies about the underworld. Any number of books and documentaries documented the realities, the myths and the stories of La Cosa Nostra – the mafia – and organized crime figures. Hardly ever, however, do you hear about how some of these stories center on places like Pittsburgh, Detroit, Buffalo or Cleveland. But at its peak, it was everywhere there was money to be made, and these were some of the cities helping them make it. And yet, in the end, it may have been one story out of Cleveland that changed everything. Our guest today has an interesting perspective on all of this. He was in law enforcement for decades. He also had a unique family history. Links Rick Porrello's Website The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia, by Rick Porrello (Amazon) To Kill the Irishman, by Rick Porrello (Amazon) Rick Porrello on Facebook Dedication This episode is dedicated to Ray Stevenson, who played Danny Greene in the "Kill the Irishman" motion picture. Ray died suddenly and unexpectedly earlier in 2023. About this Episode's Guest Rick Porrello Author, drummer, and former police chief Rick Porrello has a knack for writing books that attract interest from filmmakers. Hollywood snapped up To Kill the Irishman—the War that Crippled the Mafia before it was even published, and turned it into the movie Kill the Irishman, starring Ray Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Christopher Walken, and Val Kilmer. A motion picture based on Superthief — A Master Burglar, the Mafia, and the Biggest Bank Burglary in U.S. History is in development. Both books have also generated documentaries. Rick's first career was as a jazz drummer. At the age of 18, he got his first big break when he started touring internationally with Sammy Davis, Jr. Despite a skyrocketing music career, Rick decided to trade his sticks for a badge, which had been his dream since childhood. What followed was a 33-year career as a police officer in Greater Cleveland, with the last ten of those years as chief of police. As an organized crime historian, Rick Porrello's perspective is an intriguing one. He began writing his first book during family research into the murders of his grandfather and three uncles, all of whom, he learned, were mob leaders killed in Prohibition-era violence. The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia quickly became a regional favorite and has endured as a backlist title. When he isn't hammering out his next book, co-authoring a screenplay, serving as a consulting or executive producer, or drumming with a number of bands, Porrello gives presentations on his books and on his writing and publishing journey.