Where We Landed

This week, we’re joined by Kisha Fisher, a dynamic changemaker who landed in Marion from Pontiac, MI, for love and found a community perfect for raising her boys. Kisha has dedicated her life to making a difference, with a passion for advocating for marginalized communities and working to reshape the legal system for a positive impact in many lives.

In this episode, we sit down with Marion native Phil Bowers, a passionate advocate for redevelopment who loves to re-imagine spaces for the better. Phil shares why the demo phase of redevelopment is his favorite—nothing like clearing the way for a brighter future!  Phil talks about what makes Marion home for his family and discusses navigating business changes amid burnout.

In this episode, Alicia, Kylie, and Iris chat with Chris Jennerjahn, owner of Jennerjahn Machine. Chris shares how the community has rallied around him, his employees, and his business after a devastating fire. He’s also a proud dad of four and part of a racing family. From stories about innovation to heartfelt moments of community support, listen in on this inspiring episode.

Today we welcome CJ McAbee-Reher, a trailblazer in the world of volleyball officiating and a proud Marion resident since the age of 4. As part of the first all-female line judge crew at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, and a deep passion for leadership, CJ shares her experiences, from her time in the South to her decision to return to Marion to raise her family. Tune in for this fun conversation with Alicia, Kylie, and Iris.

The team welcomes Lindsey Dewitt, VP branch manager at Ruoff Mortgage. Born and raised in Grant County, Lindsey graduated from Oak Hill and, after a brief stint in El Paso, quickly realized there’s no place like home. In this episode, Lindsey shares her deep love for her community, her dreams of making it an even better place to live, and how she unwinds with her husband, daughter, and pups!

WWL welcomes Tim Street, the owner of Bahr Brothers Manufacturing. A graduate of Eastbrook High School, Tim's journey is one of hard work, dedication, and family values. Starting at Bahr Brothers in 1985, Tim worked every job in the company before taking the reins as owner in 2017. Listen in as we learn how Tim balances life as a business owner with being the "Best Pop in the World".

Join Scott, Iris, and Kylie as we meet Gas City native Kevin Planck. From working with inner-city youth to dedicating himself to behavioral health and senior care, Kevin has always found his purpose in helping others. In this podcast, we dive deep into Kevin's experiences, the challenges he's faced, and the profound fulfillment he finds in taking care of people.

Listen in as we welcome Matt Wilson, a Grant County boomerang, that made his way back for family. The team enjoyed learning about Matt’s love for palindromes, alliterations, and music. The owner of Psychedelic Cellar, a record store located  in downtown Marion, shares with us how he chose the name of his business and the importance of being patient.

WWL welcomes guest host Bobby Browder as we interview Sheriff Del Garcia. Listen in as we learn how Del landed in Grant County. A child of immigrant parents - his family found their way here when he was 5 years old. The team learns how he found his purpose - to serve people - and his journey to his position today.

Scott, Alicia, and Iris welcome  Bridgette Boswell to the show. Rooted in Grant County, Bridget talks about family, self-care, and the importance of remaining steadfast in your vision. She shares about the journey of opening Milk + Honey, a coffee shop located in Converse and learning the importance of always making customers feel heard and seen.

Josh Bowlin joins Scott, Alicia and Kylie this week.  We learn about how this born and bred Grant County boy traveled the world from land locked Indiana to Africa, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Hear about how their family of six has made the transition back to central Indiana.