The NEI Pioneer Podcast

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Partnerships & Government Relations Nick Darrah welcome INvets CEO Sarah Harrison and Veteran Engagement Manager Andrew Messmer! They discuss their experiences in the military and transition to civilian life, how INvets can help with that transition, and the continuous evolution of the organization as it grows. To learn more about INvets, visit: https://www.invets.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #military #veteran #INvets #army #navy #marine #nationalguard #airforce #coastguard #usmc #usarmy #soldier #usaf #usnavy #usmilitary

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes the CEO & Principal at Design Collaborative, Adam James! Adam has been with Design Collaborative for over 11 years and recently became CEO. He talks about DC's process, work culture, and how they design people-first places. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Manchester University president Stacy Young! Young, a '96 alumna, discusses how Manchester has grown since she attended the university, why she came back to be the president of her alma mater, and how she's helping Manchester stand out. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #manchester #college #MUSpartans #SpartanPride

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring welcomes Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at the ACPL Genealogy Center. Curt walks us through his journey to genealogy, the power of story, and how you can utilize their resources to discover YOUR family history. If you are interested in learning more about your family history, visit: https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana.🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Maxwell Krueger, Founder of Playbook Creative Agency. Maxwell discusses his journey from musician to marketer, his thoughts on measuring success, and how Playbook aims to assist local businesses through their services. Playbook Creative Agency is an artist-owned, full-service creative, marketing, and social media agency right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Not only does Maxwell run a creative agency, but he also makes music under the name Max Wells. If you are looking for creative marketing solutions, visit: https://playbookcreative.agency 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/▶︎ Follow Us on SocialLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/X https://twitter.com/NortheastINInstagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana.com▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible.Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI.#nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Magali Ort BACK FROM HELL! Magali, Executive Chef at BakerStreet Steakhouse, recently competed in the 23rd season of Hell's Kitchen, which was a head-chef-only season. She discusses what it was like to be on the show, working with Gordon Ramsay, how she got into cooking and how she ended up at BakerStreet. To see what's on the menu at BakerStreet Steakhouse: https://bakerstreetfortwayne.com/ You can find Magali on the 23rd season of Hell's Kitchen on FOX. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #hellskitchen #gordonramsay #fox #bakerstreet

WARNING: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to drug use and suicide. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome Brandon Butz, Leader of Strategic Partnerships for RemedyLIVE. Brandon discusses everything RemedyLIVE does, including its Get Schooled Tour and The Wired Experience. Additionally, how is mental health viewed in Northeast Indiana and how the conversation is growing. If you are dealing with anxiety or have a mental health issue, please reach out to RemedyLIVE's text line at 494949 or visit: https://www.remedylive.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #mentalhealth #remedylive #conversation #988 #nonprofit

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, it's all five hosts! Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett, Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring, Videographer Hannah Hanagan and Copywriter Brice Vance come together to wrap up the first season of the podcast. The hosts discuss the lessons learned along the way, their favorite stories and guests and what to expect from the show in 2025. If you know of someone who should be a guest on the show, nominate them here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #recap

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring are joined by President and Founder of DeBrand Fine Chocolates Cathy Brand-Beere and her daughter and Director of Business Operations of DeBrand Audree Beere. Cathy and Audree discuss the start of DeBrand, working together as a family and what makes DeBrand Fine Chocolates a success and one of Northeast Indiana's most recognizable brands. To learn more about Cathy and DeBrand Fine Chocolate: https://www.debrand.com/ To learn more about the DeBrand family: https://neindiana.com/blog/debrand-theres-no-place-like-home/ Cathy was also a Brand Champion for the 2024 Pioneer Awards. Watch her video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOYQ__WbiTo The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #chocolate #sweet #entrepreneur #food #foodie #debrand #finechocolate #dessert #icecream

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter Brice Vance and Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome Zach Benedict, President of MKM architecture + design. Zach discusses his journey to becoming an architect, the "why" behind MKM and their design philosophy. To learn more about Zach and MKM: https://www.mkmdesign.com/ To watch the video series on MKM and their philosophies: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgLhRVS-WgpUOhEKo61CqCA The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #mkmdesign #architecture #design #leadership #healthcare #library #theatre #ai