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Building Ideas

Building Ideas is a podcast joined by passionate designers, leaders, and innovators who believe design and relationships have the power to make the world a better place. Join us as we discuss trending topics, innovative techniques and deep-seated traditions in the design, non-profit, and business worlds that leave a lasting impact on our lives and our communities. Subscribe to hear the latest monthly updates and special guest appearances on Wednesdays. Building Ideas is a podcast brought to you by

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Episode 87_Tom Demeropolis

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2024/11/13

Tom Demeropolis serves as Editor-In-Chief of the Cincinnati Business Courier, the premier business media digital and print publication in Greater Cincinnati. He leads the team in both the print and online editions. He is a University of Cincinnati graduate and has a master’s in journalism from Ball State University. Prior to joining the Courier in 2010, he was a reporter with the Dayton Business Journal, a sister outlet. He was selected to be a part of Leadership Cincinnati Class 47. He is a

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Episode 86_Luke Blocher

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2024/10/23

Luke Blocher is General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer for the Cincinnati Development Fund. The CDF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit lending institution that fills a gap not covered by traditional lenders. They provide funding for real estate development in under-served markets in the Greater Cincinnati area. They also offer facilities and equipment funding for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati region. At CDF Luke is responsible for legal and strategy functions, including management of

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Episode 85_LaNae Barnes & Scott Thompson

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2024/10/02

LaNae Barnes is the Local Market Executive for Bank of America in Cincinnati and works in partnership with the market President leadership team to help connect businesses, families and individuals to the banking and investment teams that will help improve their financial lives. She deploys Bank of America’s resources in the market to address social and economic concerns and build strong communities. More specifically, LaNae is responsible for the development and execution of the market plan,

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Episode 84_Keizayla Fambro

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2024/09/18

A strong advocate for people, Keizayla Fambro is a seasoned political strategist and community leader with a passion for social justice, policy, and community engagement. Keizayla, is the Chief of Staff in the office of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. She strategically supports and manages the Mayor's administration, while also serving as the Mayor's top advisor. Prior to this role, Keizayla served as the Senior Political Advisor for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, running one of the

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Episode 83_Damian Hoskins

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2024/08/21

Damian Hoskins is the Executive Director of Elementz, the premier Hip Hop Cultural Art Center in, Cincinnati. Elementz is committed to fostering talent, igniting potential and inspiring possibilities, particularly for underrepresented youth in the Greater Cincinnati region. Previously, Damian was the Vice President of Arts Impact at ArtsWave, the leading fundraiser and promoter of the arts in Cincinnati. Damian is also a 20 year teaching veteran and teaches a course on Hip Hop Studies at the College

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Episode 82_Julie Calvert

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2024/07/17

As President and CEO of Visit Cincy (formerly known as the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau), Julie Calvert leads the region’s destination marketing and management organization. Her strategic vision and collaborative approach help maximize the size and impact of Cincinnati’s visitor economy and expand the region’s travel, tourism, and convention industries.Prior to her appointment as CEO, Calvert served as Executive Director of Source Cincinnati (Cincinnati Experience), where she led

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Episode 81_Kate Schroder

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2024/06/19

Kate Schroder joined Interact for Health as its fourth President and CEO in January 2022. In this role, she works with Interact for Health’s staff and board to provide leadership, direction, and vision to the organization and to develop strategies to address some of the most pressing health needs in Greater Cincinnati. A native of Cincinnati, Kate has experience leading health initiatives locally and internationally. Prior to joining Interact for Health, she oversaw a regional collaborative effort

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00:41:17

Episode 80_Rob Zimmerman

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2024/05/15

Rob Zimmerman is in his third year as Head of School at his alma mater, Cincinnati Country Day School. He was born in Dallas, lived in Atlanta as a young child, and grew up in Cincinnati since the 3rd grade (residing in Indian Hill, literally across the street from CCDS, where his parents still live and host Sunday family dinners). He is a proud 1998 graduate of Country Day, attended Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate degree (BA, English), and continued his studies at the University of

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Episode 79_Tianay Amat

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2024/04/17

Tianay Amat is the President & CEO of Cincinnati Works. She believes in the resiliency of the human spirit and is passionate about eliminating poverty through education and employment.Ms. Amat also has over two decades in public education. She has served as an Interim Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Principal and Teacher in both urban and suburban school districts. Ms. Amat was recognized as the Administrator of the year by the Cincinnatus Association, Community Builder of the Year by the

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Episode 78_Roger David

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2024/03/20

Roger David is president and CEO of Gold Star Chili, Inc., an iconic Cincinnati business with two well-known brands in its portfolio of companies – Gold Star and Tom & Chee. Roger leads a team of dedicated professionals working to continue to build the brand his father and uncles started more than 50 years ago. Since being named president and CEO, Roger has grown Gold Star Chili, Inc. to include Tom & Chee, the famous grilled cheese and soup restaurant chain that rocketed to stardom thanks to an

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Episode 77_Karl Kadon - Season Four Premiere

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2024/02/14

Karl Kadon, a lifelong resident of Cincinnati, is an alumnus of Walnut Hills High School, Miami University, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Since 2006, he has served as a Criminal Chief, a federal prosecutor, stationed at the Cincinnati branch office of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio.In his role, Kadon dedicated a significant portion of his federal career to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, focusing on pursuing major drug dealers and

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Episode 76_Siobhan Taylor - Season Three Finale

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2024/01/17

Siobhan Taylor believes that transformational education changes not only students but also families and communities. She was named the second president of DePaul Cristo Rey High School (DPCR) in Cincinnati in August 2020.A Cincinnati native, Siobhan is a graduate of Ursuline Academy, Miami University and the University of Michigan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and anthropology, a master’s degree in social work social policy, and completed additional studies at the University

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Episode 75_Ricardo Grant

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2023/12/20

Rico Grant is the founder of Paloozanoire, creator of Gallery At Gumbo - the inclusive barbershop art gallery collaboration in the heart of OTR which hosts the regional focused podcast Gumbo Talks. Rico also serves as Executive Director of SoCap Accelerate based out of Northern Kentucky University, is the creator behind the Emmy award winning Black & Brown Faces art exhibition previously on exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the new regionally focused youth awards program "17 Under

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Episode 74_Michele & Mike O'Rourke

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2023/11/15

Michele A. O'Rourke - CEO of O'Rourke Wrecking Company Michele A. O'Rourke is the visionary CEO of O'Rourke Wrecking Company, a leading name in the demolition and environmental industry. Since taking the helm in 2019, O'ROURKE has consistently ranked among the Top 15 largest demolition contractors in the United States according to ENR Magazine. What began as a small excavation firm in 1962 has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse specializing in demolition, environmental remediation, and

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Episode 73_David Lawrence

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2023/10/18

Dr. David Lawrence was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, and is a 1984 graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He has more than 27 years of experience in public education, having served in a variety of roles throughout his career. Dr. Lawrence has taught at Edwin Joel Brown Middle School, Meadowdale High School, has served as Assistant Principal at Stivers School for the Arts, and Principal at Thurgood Marshall STEAM High School. He has also served as the Chief Academic Officer for the Dayton

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Episode 72_Bob Bedinghaus

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2023/09/20

Robert A. Bedinghaus (Bob) currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Federal and its holding company, Cincinnati Bancorp, Inc. He is a former Hamilton County Commissioner (1996-2001) and served as Director, Business Development, for the Cincinnati Bengals, from 2004 until 2019. Additionally, he currently serves on the board of trustees for Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC), a not-for-profit organization that focuses on providing extracurricular

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Episode 71_Jeff Briggs & Sister Karen Elliott

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2023/08/16

On this weeks' episode, we are joined by two senior officers of a university, as well as by MSA Design's Director of Preservation and Historic Rehabilitation to discuss a mid-century modern national landmark - the Mater Dei Chapel in Cincinnati. Learn more about the Chapel by clicking this link: https://www.msj.edu/about/facilities/mater-dei-chapel/index.html Jeffrey Briggs is the Chief Financial Officer of Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in

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Episode 70_Kent Wellington

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2023/07/19

Kent Wellington has a diverse practice with an emphasis in litigation and labor/employment law, and advising start-ups, having run his own family foundation for the past 16 years. Kent has tried cases to favorable jury verdicts in all the local state and federal courts, but prides himself on avoiding litigation and getting cases resolved quickly and cost effectively. Kent is a former member of the Firm's Executive Committee, past chair of the Litigation Group, and currently serves as Cincinnati

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Episode 69_Bill Connelly

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2023/06/21

Bill Connelly began his life in the sports business as an Athletic Trainer for the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association and wrapped it up as a Special Projects Manager for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer. However, the majority of his storied career was spent with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League - where he retired in 2017 as the team's Director of Operations. This St. Clairsville, Ohio native was inspired to pursue the sports business after the brutality

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Episode 68_Keith Hall

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2023/05/17

Keith Hall is Principal of the Columbus Studio and Owner at MSA Design, a national award-winning architecture, interior design, graphic design, and historic preservation firm. Throughout the nearly 40 year history of MSA Design, the firm has received 100+ design awards and been awarded the AIA Ohio "Gold Medal Firm" Award. Keith is a Southwest Ohio / Northern Kentucky native, spending his childhood in and around Greater Cincinnati. He is a graduate of the College of Engineering and Applied

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