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Edge of Indy

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Edge of Indy is podcast that focuses on what is trending in Indianapolis. Anything from business and marketing to highlighting different organizations and companies in the circle city.

We want to have a show to highlight individuals who are impacting the culture of Indianapolis.

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EP 63: Brackets for Good, NeuroHope, & Midtown Indy

April 23, 2018 13:54 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

On today's show, we're welcoming back Brackets for Good and this year's winner - Neurohope. We also have Midtown Indy - a group of dedicated to the economic vitality of downtown Indianapolis. All this today on the EDGE!   Sponsor Edge of Indy is brought to you by Site Strategics, a digital marketing agency located in downtown Indianapolis. As the title sponsor of the program, they are offering you a chance to save 30% on their Digital Marketing ROI Report. This report will tell you th...

EP 62: Christamore House Guild & B. Happy Peanut Butter

April 13, 2018 13:03 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Today's show is all about benefit luncheons and peanut butter consumption. First up, we'll be joined by a team from the Christamore House Guild to discuss the upcoming book and author benefit. Then we'll eat peanut butter with as a spoon as we welcome B. Happy Peanut Butter. All that and more, today on the EDGE! Christamore House Guild The Christamore House Guild is an organization of women who commit to supporting the Christamore House through volunteering and charitable fundraising. On...

EP 61: Indiana Historical Bureau & Vino Mobile Bar

April 06, 2018 12:20 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Today we're joined by a team that provides publications, programs, and other opportunities for Indiana citizens of all ages to learn and teach about the history of their communities, the State of Indiana, and their relationships to the nation and the world - that's the Indiana Historical Bureau. Then we're drinking WINE - at least, Brittany is. We'll be joined but the state's only mobile wine bar - that's Vino Mobile Bar. Sponsor Edge of Indy is brought to you by Site Strategics, a digita...

EP 60: Get Lost Indiana & Embarque Yoga

April 02, 2018 12:36 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Are you getting Spring stir crazy - are you wanting to get out of the house? Well, this show is for you! We're getting lost - Truly! We're getting lost in Indiana with a local Facebook group: Get Lost Indiana - sharing with you some great destinations. Plus we're getting our Yoga on today with Embarque Yoga. We're getting lost and getting flexible, today on the EDGE! Get Lost Indiana Are you looking for something to do in Indianapolis this weekend? Then you need to join the Get Lost Indi...

EP 59: Indiana DNR & Sribfolio

March 23, 2018 16:45 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

It's a mouthful, but we're joined by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology to discuss their upcoming "Women at Work" Conference and then we'll welcome Scribfolio, a product to help foster creativity and exploration in Indy kids. All that and more, today on the EDGE! --  Jeanie Reagan-Dinius, the Director of Special Initiatives at Indiana DNR, joins Erin and Brittany to talk about their upcoming Women at Work Conference. This is ...

EP 58: Tulip Tree Creamery & Family Choice Surrogacy

March 18, 2018 18:57 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

We've got another great show on the docket for this week - we'll eat a little cheese and do some family planning. First up we have Tulip Tree Creamery - a local, urban creamery that will make you want to eat your weight in cheese. Plus, Family Choice Surrogacy - a company that wants to help educate Indy on all the family building options available. All that and more, this week on the EDGE.   Tulip Tree Creamery was founded in 2014 by Fons Smits and Laura Davenport after Smits traveling a...

EP 57: Brackets for Good & Iozzo's Garden of Italy

March 02, 2018 14:14 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Very few things are better than a good mashup, and boy, do we have a great combo for you today - that’s basketball and Italian food. First, we’ll be joined by Brackets for Good, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that helps local nonprofits through competitive, online fundraising tournaments. Then, we’re talking Italian - food that is! We’ll be joined by the owner of Iozzo's Garden of Italy, to talk about their long-running history here in Indianapolis and what you should put on your must...

EP 56: Indy with Kids & IndyHub's "No Mean City"

February 22, 2018 17:33 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

This week we're tapping into two of Indy's best resources - that's Indy with Kids, a resource for Indianapolis' parents and IndyHub - a resource for the professional millennials among us who are here to tell us about No Mean City.   If you are a parent and live in central Indiana, then you better know about Indy with Kids. Katy Mann, the creator of Indy with Kids, moved to Indianapolis in 2002 and struggled to find information on local parks and events that suited her young family's need...

EP 55: IUPUI Crossroads Education & Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery

February 16, 2018 17:28 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

We recorded this episode on Valentine's Day - a day to enjoy all the things you love most. For us, that includes education and alcohol. On today's show, we're joined by Dr. Kevin Berkopes, Crossroads Education Founder and CEO, who recently made IBJ's 40 Under 40 List. He's here to tell us about how he's innovating education in the state of Indiana. Then, we drink! We have Katie Breden in the house, from Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery. She's here to tell us about the booming growth Hotel Ta...

EP 54: Freedom Healthworks & Second Helpings

February 10, 2018 13:15 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

On today's show, we're joined by a company empowering physicians and patients to liberate themselves from the complexity of the healthcare system - that's Freedom Healthworks. You'll want to tune in and learn more about the work they're doing to simplify healthcare across the board. Then, we'll also welcome Second Helpings - a local organization transforming lives through the power of food and teaching. All this and more, this week on the EDGE!   Are you as frustrated with the healthcare...

EP 53: Arts Council of Indianapolis, Jiffy Lube of Indiana, & Cake Bake Shop

February 02, 2018 19:39 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Public art and cake - what could be better?!? We're back for another great show, Indianapolis, and we're glad you're along for the ride. On today's show, we'll be joined to talk art with the Arts Council of Indianapolis and perhaps an unexpected partner - that's Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Then, we're talking with the owner of The Cake Bake Shop, an Indianapolis staple. All that and more, this week on the EDGE!   After opening several Jiffy Lubes across the city of Indianapolis, Steve Sanne...

EP 52: Savor Downtown Indy, Fat Dan's Chicago-Style Deli, & Just Pop In!

January 26, 2018 19:38 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

We hope you’re hungry, Indy. First, we’ll be talking to Savor Downtown Indy, an event coming up that will get you awesome deals at some of Indy’s greatest restaurants, including Fat Dan’s Deli, who is also here. Then, for dessert, we’ll welcome Just Pop In! - a local company owned by two bubbly twins with a heart for philanthropy, who are popping up ALL over the place. Get your appetite ready - today on the Edge!   Savor Downtown Indy is a 2-week event where Indy can enjoy special of...

EP 51: Old National Bank's "100 Men Who Cook" & Plenty Lifestyle

January 19, 2018 19:17 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

On this episode of EDGE of Indy, we're talking about men who cook...sort of! That's Old National Bank's 100 Men Who Cook" event and we'll also be joined by Alyssa Norwalk, owner of a new soap in Broad Ripple - "Plenty Lifestyle" - Let's get this show started, this week on EDGE of Indy!   On February 17, at the Old National Centre Egyptian Room, 100 local Indianapolis men will gather to share a taste of their best dish with over 600 guests at an event called "100 Men Who Cook". All proc...

EP 50: Sharpen Technologies & Suburban Indy Shows

January 13, 2018 19:21 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

On today's show, we'll be joined by two awesome, successful entrepreneurs. One in SaaS, that's Cameron Weeks of Sharpen Technologies and the other is read to bring you a series of great home and garden events - that's Donnell Herberer Walton of Suburban Indy Shows. Sharpen Technologies is a SaaS company located here in Indianapolis and they help customer service teams with leadership, operations, and the IT they need to support customers. Their platform is built using innovative technolo...

EP 49: HercuLean Meal Prep & Indiana Blood Center

January 05, 2018 14:15 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

We're back with season two of Edge of Indy and to kickoff 2018! Nutrition and health is usually on everyone's mind at the start of the year, so we are joined with two brothers with a focus on the macro level - that's Ben and Nathan Canary of HercuLean Meal Prep. We also need your help Indy. We have a MASSIVE blood shortage on our hands and the Indiana Blood Center needs blood - NOW! They're here to tell us more - all this and more, today on the EDGE! HercuLean Meal Prep opened up on the No...

EP 48: The Shop & Edible Indy

December 22, 2017 20:20 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Can you believe it? It's the last show of the year! We're here to make it a good one - we have The Shop & Edible Indy in the house today. Let's do it, today on the EDGE! Have you been to visit The Shop in Broad Ripple? They are one of our favorite T-shirt shops here in town and we are lucky enough to have them on the show this episode! Brian Kelly, President and Designer at The Shop, and Alex Janecze, the VP of Production at The Shop, join Brittany to talk about their holiday shopping se...

EP 47: Pitch Feast and Pivot Point

December 14, 2017 20:28 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

On this episode of the Edge of Indy, we're talking entrepreneurship with PitchFeast and gender equality in the workplace with Pivot Point.   PitchFeast is a public charity that focuses on helping under-resourced entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises by providing business development support and technical training. Kendrea Williams, the CEO of PitchFeast, joins us on the show to tell us a little more about her organization and how they are helping the entrepreneurs in the city. To learn...

EP 46: Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo & Homespun: Modern Handmade

December 07, 2017 18:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Today's show will get you shopping and seeing the sights this holiday season. We're live with Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo and Homespun: Modern Handmade. Carla Knapp, the Public Relations Specialist for the Indianapolis Zoo, is back! Last time she was on the show she talked about ZooBook, but now it's December, which means it's time for Christmas at the Zoo! Christmas at the Zoo dates all the way back to 1967 and was actually the first zoo in the United States to have a Christmas li...

EP 45: United State of Indiana & Indianapolis City Market

December 01, 2017 19:23 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Thanksgiving is behind us, so now let's look ahead to what the holiday season has in store! On today's show, we're live with a great local T-shirt and gift shop the United State of Indiana - PLUS we're also talking about the Indianapolis City Market about their upcoming MRKT Ball.   What a busy weekend for the United State of Indiana! We're fresh off of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, so we wanted to check in with owners Graham Brown and Grant Gilman on how their...

EP 44: Downtown Indy, Inc. & People for Urban Progress

November 27, 2017 18:35 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

The holidays are upon us Indianapolis. This week's episode will tell you about all the behind-the-scenes working of the Circle of Lights with Downtown Indy, Inc. and we'll also introduce you to People for Urban Progress and help give you some unique gift ideas for the upcoming Christmas season.   Downtown Indy, Inc. is a great organization in Indianapolis who is charged with developing, managing, activating, and marketing downtown Indianapolis to make it a better place to work and live. ...

EP 43: Indy Chamber & Yelp's Totally Bazaar 2017

November 17, 2017 13:33 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

If we believe one thing around here, it's that Indy is BOOMING - booming with growth, events, and the best people in the country. In this episode, we talk to the Indy Chamber about the latest business development news in Indianapolis. Plus Yelp Indy is back and we're previewing their annual Yelp Bazaar. The Indy Chamber has over 3,000 business memberships and is one of the city's leading organizations that helps to strengthen the business environment, revitalize neighborhoods and enhance t...

EP 42: Samantha Smith, Indiana Blood Center, & Project 44

November 09, 2017 18:51 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Today's show is undoubtedly going to save lives and inspire our city. We're banding together with an amazing local woman - Samantha Smith - and two groups walking beside her on a harrowing journey, that's the Indiana Blood Center and Project 44. Saving a life is really as simple as a swab of the cheek, Indy! From moving out of a dysfunctional home at the age of fourteen to becoming a widow at the age of 24, Samantha Smith certainly knows that life is not easy. Her husband, Butler basketbal...

EP 41: Hamilton County Tourism & Indiana Youth Institute

November 03, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

On today's show, we're joined by an organization who is committed to promoting the healthy development of Indiana children and youth - that's the Indiana Youth Institute. Plus the fine folks of Hamilton County Tourism who want you to head north! -- Located just north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County is the home of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and Westfield and has become one of Indiana's fastest-growing counties. Katie Utken and Whitney Riggs are both Digital Marketing Coordinators for ...

EP 40: Damar Services & Big Lug Canteen

October 30, 2017 12:14 - 1 hour - 61 MB

#IndyBandsTogether - You may have seen the hashtag on social media recently and so we wanted to find out more about this campaign. Damar Services is the company behind it and we brought them in the studio to learn more about what it means. Plus Big Lug Canteen is here they brought drinks and cake! Find out what is happening at Big Lug Canteen and we have more weird and wacky news from Paul Poteet this week on Edge of Indy. -- Damar Services is great organization located on the southwest ...

EP 39: Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness & Fempire Rising

October 23, 2017 17:42 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Do you want to know about communities that are growing in Central Indiana - look no further than Fishers, Indiana. They are exploding with new openings (IKEA & Top Golf) and when you talk about cutting edge, they are the place to be. We're also bringing back Jennifer Magley of Open Gym Indy to talk about her incredible event Fempire Rising. All this and more, today on the Edge! It's an exciting time to live in Fishers, Indiana and we are excited to talk to the mayor of Fishers Scott Fadnes...

EP 38: Women & Hi-Tech and Pass the Torch for Women

October 16, 2017 19:21 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

We are excited about today's show! We are very proud to have with us some incredible people dedicated to the awareness of women in business. We're talking to Women & Hi-Tech as well as the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation - All this today on the EDGE! -- The Women & Hi-Tech organization was founded in 1999 and they are a non-profit professional organization dedicated to supporting women in STEM industries, specifically the Indianapolis area youth. Audrey Taylor, the President at Women...

EP 37: Centric, Inc. & Journey Johnson County

October 05, 2017 16:50 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Centric's Day of Innovation is right around the corner - learn more about this event at Butler University. Plus find out what is new and exciting in Johnson County as we talk to the newly formed tourism bureau called Journey Johnson County. We also have another exciting segment with Paul Poteet - This week on the Edge of Indy! -- Centric is an Indianapolis-based network that helps connect, educate, and celebrate innovation in the state of Indiana. Jason Williams, the executive director o...

EP 36: Indiana Originals & SnapShyft

October 02, 2017 12:24 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

This week on the Edge of Indy we welcome Indiana Originals to talk about their organization and how they help us shop locally. Plus a new app just launch (you may have heard of it!) called SnapShyft and they are looking to play a big role in your local restaurants and venues! -- Indiana Originals is online directory focused on highlighting local companies and businesses to encourage people to buy and support local! Mel McMahon-Stone joins the Edge of Indy to talk about where the idea f...

EP 35: Union Jack Pub & Indianapolis Zoo

September 22, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On this week's Edge of Indy, we're talking to Union Jack Pub as they prepare for their 5th Annual Pumpkin, Cider, and Fall Beer Festival - Plus the Indianapolis Zoo is in the studio to talk about Zoo Boo and what we can expect this fall! -- Jay Wetzel, the owner of the Union Jack Pub, is busy planning the 5th Annual Pumpkin, Cider, and Fall Beer Festival but he was able to take a couple minutes out of his schedule to sit down with Erin and Brittany. There are a lot of cool things happe...

EP 34: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis & Purposeful Design

September 14, 2017 18:31 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

This week we learn more about what to expect from the Children's Museum in the next few months including the Haunted House, the new sports legends park, and find out what is coming in 2018. Plus we hear from a great organization helping men who are homeless or just out of jail learn a trade and gain employment. All this week on the EDGE! --- There is always excitement happening at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and we were lucky to be joined in our studio by Leslie Olsen, the publ...

EP 33: CANvitational and Garden Party Botanical Hard Soda

September 11, 2017 18:26 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

This week on the Edge of Indy we're talking about the 5th annual Sun King CANvitational plus we're joined by one of the co-founders of Garden Party Botanical Hard Soda - another alcohol related show! The 5th Annual Sun King CANvitational took place in downtown Indianapolis this past weekend, but we were able to talk to Dave Colt, the head brewer and co-founder of Sun King Brewery, before the event last week. CANvitational is the Midwest's largest canned craft beer festival and it takes p...

EP 32: Indianapolis Wine Fest & Indy Do Day

August 30, 2017 15:26 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

It has finally happened...wine is on the set and Brittany couldn't be happier. The Indianapolis Wine Festival is coming up in a few weeks and we wanted to bring them on the show to talk about what we can expect this year. Plus, Indy Do Day is looking to get 20,000 people out for community service projects this year - Let's help them achieve this goal! All this and Paul Poteet is back...on the EDGE! The Indianapolis Wine Festival takes place this year on September 15 and 16 this year at the...

EP 31: Dotted Line Divas & Indy Women in Tech

August 24, 2017 15:01 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Are you an extreme couponer? Well, put those skills to benefit local shelters and pantries with Dotted Line Divas. Plus, Indy Women in Tech is hosting an LPGA Tournament at the Brickyard Crossing this year - we find out the details and more this week on the Edge of Indy! You've heard of extreme couponing, right? Well, Christina Huffines and Tanorria Askew are putting this hobby/skill to good use with their organization called Dotted Line Divas. Dotted Line Divas is a faith-based 501(c)(3...

EP 30: Red the Steakhouse, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, & Random Acts of Flowers

August 18, 2017 13:07 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Have you heard about the newest steakhouse in Indy? Red the Steakhouse, named one of America's sexiest steakhouse, opened a few months ago on Maryland street and they are upping the game for steakhouses in the city. Also, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and Random Acts of Flowers are on the show to talk about their organizations and how you can help. -- Red the Steakhouse opened at 14 W. Maryland Street in May, just a few blocks away from the Indiana Convention Center, and have made a name f...

EP 29: Baby Got Brunch, Patachou Foundation, Eat Here Indy, & Goose the Market

August 10, 2017 14:56 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Well, it has a catchy name, but what is Baby Got Brunch. Ashley Brooks, of Milktooth and the Garfield Farmers Market, decided it would be a great idea to highlight some of Indy's best brunch spots. Baby Got Brunch's mission is to promote restaurants with innovative brunch menus and use the proceeds to support The Patachou Foundation. The Patachou Foundation is a great local organization that is looking to feed wholesome meals to food-insecure school children in our community and teach them...

EP 28: Amplify Hope & Indianapolis Women Entrepreneurs

August 04, 2017 15:20 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Amplify Indy is an organization that was started by Harrison Painter three months ago and with this organization, he is promoting and "amplifying" awesome people/brands/causes who are doing great things in the Indianapolis community. One of those causes he is helping to promote is the Hope Center. On August 17th they are holding "Amplify Hope" at Collaborate 317 from 6-8 p.m. The Hope Center is an organization that provides education, food, shelter, and mental health services to women who ...

EP 27: Comcast Business & Fail Fest

July 27, 2017 17:07 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

This week we learn the latest offerings from Comcast Business's Michael Wilson and learn more about what to expect at the next Fail Fest in September. First up on the show we are joined by Michael Wilson, the Public Relations Director for Comcast-Indiana. Michael Wilson has some exciting technological announcement from Comcast recently. In the last few weeks, Comcast announced a new technology called Machine Q. Machine Q leverages the latest in sensor, network, and software technologies to...

EP 26: 22nd Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival & eX Summit

July 20, 2017 13:17 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

This week we have another great show to share with you! We have Tristan Schmid and Rob Caputo of the Brewers of Indiana Guild as well as Stephan Vincent, Julie Barker, and Max Yoder to talk about eX Summit! -- First up on the show were Tristan and Rob. They are a part of the Brewers of Indiana Guild and are coming on the show to talk about the upcoming 22nd Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival. It takes places on Saturday, July 29th at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. The festival...

EP 25: Live at Indy PopCon with Indy Film Fest & Fizziology

July 12, 2017 15:16 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

We were lucky enough to record a live show during Indy PopCon last week at their podcasting stage. Thank you to all of the people who showed up to listen! For this episode, since we were going to be broadcasting at PopCon, we wanted to talk film.   Starting TOMORROW is the start of the Indy Film Fest. We were joined by Chris Overpeck and Dan Moore and they helped plan the yearly festival. This year's festival takes place July 13-23 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Some of the films the...

EP 24: BurgerFuel & Indy PopCon

July 06, 2017 16:41 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Have you heard about the new burger spot in Broad Ripple? BurgerFuel has opened up their first US location right here in Indianapolis. We'll find out why they chose Indy and learn more about BurgerFuel. Plus, this weekend, Indy PopCon is coming back to the Indianapolis Convention Center! We have Jake Waddell in our studio to talk about this year's convention and what we can expect this year!   First up on this show is Alexis Lam, the Marketing Manager at BurgerFuel. BurgerFuel is a resta...

EP 23: Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival, Freewheelin' Community Bikes, & Open Gym Indy

June 29, 2017 13:45 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

It's time to get healthy Indy! This week we are talking to the organisers of the Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival and Freewheelin' Community Bikes and the owner of Open Gym Indy! -- First up on the show are Jennifer Cvar, Founder & Event Director of the Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival, and Holly Titus, Executive Director of Freewheelin' Bikes. If you haven't heard of the Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival before, this event was founded in 2010 and every year attracts over 500 racers and th...

EP 21: Taste of Indy & Visit Indy

June 26, 2017 18:17 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

It is officially summer in Indianapolis and we are kicking off the summer with Taste of Indy and Visit Indy. -- This year will be the sixth year of Taste of Indy and in case you haven't heard about the event, it is one of the bigger food events in downtown Indianapolis. This year, they will take over the circle downtown and feature local restaurants and musicians. This event has grown every year and started at the canal, moved to White River State Park, and now at Monument Circle. Orga...

EP 21: inx3 & IndyHub

June 09, 2017 14:21 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

We are one week away from Indianapolis's newest tech conference, so we wanted to have Kara Kavensky on the show again to discuss more of the details of the inaugural year of inx3. Plus, she brought along a couple others who you will see at inx3. Brian McGinnis, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg, was one of the first sponsors of the event and has helped Kara with the planning and strategy of the conference. Also on the show is Thor Wood, Founder/CEO of Snapshyft, who will be one of the compan...

EP 20: Gregory & Appel Insurance and inX3

June 01, 2017 12:20 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

We have another exciting show for you this week as we learn more from the culture at Gregory & Appel Insurance and find out more about the upcoming conference inX3. -- Gregory & Appel Insurance was founded in 1884 and is a 100% Family & Employee company. Recently, they were named as the #1 Best Place to Work in Indiana in 2017. We welcome David Riley, COO/CFO, and Karl Ahlrichs, Senior Consultant, from Gregory & Appel on the show to talk about the history of their company and what they...

EP 19: Preparing for the 101st Indy 500 with Daredevil Brewing & IndyCar Driver Spencer Pigot

May 24, 2017 16:19 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

It's the month of May in Indianapolis and that means it is time for the Indianapolis 500! So, for this show, we wanted to have an IndyCar theme! First up on the show is Michael Pearson from Daredevil Brewing. Michael is the Head Brewer and co-founder of Daredevil Brewing and he came on the show to talk about his Race Day Lager. If you don't know the story behind Daredevil Brewing, then this is the show for you! Plus he brought us several different kinds of beer for us to try and sample dur...

EP 18: HGTV's Good Bones Mina Starsiak Talks Season 2 & Upcoming Promotions with Indianapolis Indians

May 18, 2017 14:09 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

First up in this episode is Mina Starsiak, one of the stars of the HGTV Show "Good Bones". Locally, Mina and her mom (Karen Laine) own a local house rehab company called Two Chicks and a Hammer. They rehabbed their first home in 2007 and have been doing them ever since. Mina was on the show to talk about the upcoming second season of Good Bones that premieres on May 30th at 10 p.m. Mina talks about some of the homes they encounter this season and also find out where you can stay at one of ...

EP 17: Culture of Good w/Ryan McCarty

May 11, 2017 13:26 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

A 2016 Gallup report found that 71% of employees are not engaged at work, 60% of employees do not connect with their company's mission, and 60% of millennials are open to different job opportunities and likely to job hop. Ryan McCarty is trying to change that trend with his organization called "Culture of Good." The program started when Scott Moorehead, the CEO of TCC Verizon (the largest Verizon Authorized Retailer), to help change the culture of his company of 3,000 employees at 800 stor...

EP 16: MS Companies, ClusterTruck, & Live Your Light

May 04, 2017 16:41 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

What an amazing show do we have for you this week on the Edge of Indy! First on the show is Pete Butler - the CEO, President, and Founder of MS Companies. MS Companies was founded in 1999 with a different outlook on hiring. They looked to place individuals in opportunities that engage individuals in short-term, or project-based, employment that they call the "Gig Economy." In their 18-year existence, MS Companies is now one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation that has ...

EP 15: Dress for Success & Power Body Language

April 20, 2017 13:34 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

We have a powerful show for you today. This week on Edge of Indy we talk with Andrea Cowley, the Associate Director of Dress for Success Indianapolis and Lisa Mitchell, the Founder of Power Body Language. Dress for Success Indianapolis is an organization that helps women get clothes for jobs interview, help women keep their jobs under their Employment Retention Program and they also have programs to help women prepare for employment with through their Career Development Center. They have o...

EP 14: NinjaZone's 2017 Ninja Games w/Casey Wright

April 13, 2017 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

What is NinjaZone? That's what we wanted to know - so we had the CEO of NinjaZone Casey Wright in our studio to discuss her NinjaZone sport has taken over the country. NinjaZone is part gymnastics, obstacle course training, parkour, martial arts, and dance to create one unique sport for kids ages 3-11. The goal of the sport is to move through an environment or a series of obstacles with fluidity prowess and stealth. This is done by using a combination of flips, jumps, rolls, spins, and k...

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