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@530 on Main is a community conversation on design and spacial experiences with collaborators EXTEND GROUP and VPS Architecture. The two teams converge their separate expertise—with EXTEND GROUP as an expert in the digital space and VPS Architecture an expert on physical space—into one podcast experience.
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May 8, 2023
Cultivating A World Of Learning
From the fields to the classroom- the superintendent of Mitchell Community Schools Dr. Brent Comer shares how his 26 year teaching journey influenced him to optimize the learning experience for students in his community.
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Apr 11, 2023
The Art of Experience
From the stage to the studio, The School of Ballet Indiana’s Artistic Director Kerri Lambert shares how she danced her way to a successful ballet career, and how she’s guiding the next generation of performers.
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Mar 6, 2023
A Vault Of Experiences
Join us in this episode of 530 on Main as we sit down with the President of First Bank, Nikki Roser, to discuss her views on the importance of experience and opportunity for all. With ample experience in the banking industry, Nikki shares her thoughts on the significance of relationships and communication for the integrity of any brand or company. In this insightful conversation, we explore how her personal values have influenced her leadership style, and how First Bank is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and beyond.
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Dec 5, 2022
Unsung Heroes
The man in charge of making sure your home is safe to build, your office building won’t collapse, and the road you take to get there is safe, joins us in a very entertaining recording of 530 on Main. Jarvis Jointer, the owner and founder of the civil engineering firm JQOL, enlightens us with his journey of rising through the field of civil engineering- and how he discovered his passion for it. Listen in for his insights on why experience is so valuable, and how healthy workplace cultures can maximize a team.
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Oct 17, 2022
Nutrition For The Soul
In a motivating story about her journey to business ownership and a positive work-life balance, the ever-so-inspiring founder of Plank Nutrition Bar, Nicole Burk, joins us for this recording of 530 on Main. Make sure to have your protein shake made and listen in now!
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Sep 26, 2022
On the shoulders of giants with Jeremie Kubicek
In what made for an absolutely unforgettable morning, the 530 on Main podcast went live for an entertaining conversation with Jeremie Kubicek. The GiANT executive chairman was on location for an informative discussion about his incredible company as well as the valuable leadership tools it provides. Listen now!
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Aug 23, 2022
Coffee for the People with Nate Templeton
Grab a cup of cold brew and join us for this great conversation with our neighbor downtown, Joe Brewski. You’ll hear the story of how Nate Templeton imagined the roasted coffee experience should be and how you can enjoy his brew without being an expert. Listen in now.
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Jul 12, 2022
A Photogenic Experience with Chris Berneking
On this episode of @530 on Main, we welcome Chris Berneking of Chris Berneking Productions into the EXTENDsion Studio. Chris is an Evansville native who traveled to the west coast to find his picture-perfect photography education and begin his commercial photography career. Chris discusses his love of the photography experience and how technology has revolutionized his once-exclusive profession.
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Jun 6, 2022
Adversity Turns to Youth Racing Education with Preston Lewis
We are excited to have Preston Lewis, Executive Director of OMYF (Off-Road Motorsports Youth Foundation, as our guest for this episode of @530 on Main. Preston explains how his adversity inspired him to educate youth in the racing industry and all the different experiences available to them.
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May 24, 2022
The Faith in Their Why with Amanda and Bryan Bishop
In this episode of @530 on Main, we meet Amanda and Bryan Bishop, the Founders of LawMan Tactical. We learn about their family, what brought them together in their early years, and their love for our community. We discuss their passion for bringing their vision of a place where the community can come together to celebrate faith, family, country, and courage during our hour-long conversation.
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May 9, 2022
Culture of Excellence with Christian Mocek
We welcome Christian Mocek, President of Reitz Memorial High School, as our guest for this episode of @530 on Main. Christian discusses this year’s “Culture of Excellence” initiative and the experiences he has seen within the high school atmosphere. Be sure to tune in and listen to what Mocek has to say.
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Apr 25, 2022
The Homeless Experience with Zachary Heronemus
Our guest for this episode of @530 on Main is Zachary Heronemus, Executive Director of Aurora Evansville. Listen to what Aurora did in the Evansville community recently to put Experiences in place that raise the awareness of homelessness. We also discuss the importance of funding and keeping talented staff.
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Apr 11, 2022
Innovation and the Experiences of Change
Our guest for this episode of @530 on Main is Drew Peyronnin, Entrepreneur. Drew is passionate about a lot of things such as the culture of innovation. Change is a big hurdle for many to overcome and experiences are personal. Much of this episode’s conversation revolves around innovation and the challenges that come when working with multiple people.
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Mar 28, 2022
The Power of the Wish with Maria Quinton
On this episode of @530 on Main, we welcome Maria Quinton into the EXTENDsion Studio. Maria is the Advancement Officer with Make a Wish of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. During our chat, she discussed the power of the wish and how some of these life-changing wishes were reimagined during the pandemic.
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Mar 15, 2022
Wishes GRANTED with Susan Washburn & Jeff Purdue
On this episode of @530 on Main, we are joined by Susan Washburn and Jeff Purdue from GRANTED. GRANTED is a community–based nonprofit located in Evansville, Indiana, with a mission to grant once in lifetime wishes for local children aged 3 to 18 who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal conditions. Join us as we learn about the one-of-a-kind experience GRANTED creates for their children and learn how you can go “over the edge” with them this spring to help support their mission.
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Feb 22, 2022
The Value of Relationships with Matt Hadley
Our guest for this episode of @530 on Main is Matt Hadley, Director of Business Development for AP Engineering & Consulting in Indianapolis. Matt is passionate about community involvement and making connections with people. Much of this episode’s conversation revolves around relationships and effectively communicating with those around you.
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Feb 8, 2022
Teamwork and Collaborations with Joe Gries
We welcomed Vanderburgh County Health Department Administrator Joe Gries to the podcast studio for a conversation on experiences and collaborations. Joe also describes how the pandemic has impacted the health department and our community, what services the health department offers, and much more.
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Jan 25, 2022
Community of Caring with Jason Emmerson
For our first podcast episode of 2022, we invited Executive Director of United Caring Services, Jason Emmerson, to the mic. Jason discusses how United Caring Services and other local nonprofits are impacting our community and how valuable it is to cultivate a healthy company culture.
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Dec 28, 2021
Supporting Local Youth Sports Programs with Ryan Berger and Tracy Archuleta
@530 on Main wraps up 2021 with a unique podcast conversation with Tri-State Hot Stove League President, Ryan Berger, and USI Baseball Coach, Tracy Archuleta. Our two guests talk about the impact Tri-State Hot Stove League has on our community and local sports programs, and they discuss their upcoming fundraiser experience, the Night of Memories.
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Dec 14, 2021
The Music Experience in Evansville with John McMullen, Joshua Britton, and John Michael O’Leary
For our 29th episode of @530 on Main, we packed the podcast studio with three guests: Joshua Britton, John McMullen, and John Michael O’Leary. Our guests talk about _The Notes Will Carry Me Home_, an anthology of musical stories, essays, and poems written by local authors. To learn all about the book and our community’s musical heritage, tune in to the conversation.
_The Notes Will Carry Me Home _was published by Bird Brain Publishing and edited by Joshua Britton. Twenty-eight Evansville Tri-State authors contributed to this anthology.
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Nov 30, 2021
The Wesselman Woods Experience with Robin Johnston Deem
Robin Johnston Deem, Executive Director of Wesselman Woods, joins us in the podcast studio for a conversation on experiences and community collaboration. Learn all about Wesselman Woods, how technology has enhanced the experience, and what is coming.
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Nov 16, 2021
The Necessity of Human Connection with Andrew Backes
We invited Andrew Backes, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana, to the podcast studio for a conversation on youth experiences and community connection. Andrew explains the work Big Brothers Big Sisters does in our community and the impact that kind, caring adults can have on children.
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Nov 2, 2021
The Evolving Higher Education Experience with Christopher Pietruszkiewicz
For our 26th episode of @530 on Main, we welcomed University of Evansville President, Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, to the podcast studio. Christopher and our hosts discuss how the college experience has evolved over the years, shifting from an academia-focused mindset to a holistic, connected experience. Christopher talks about the digital changes to higher education and discusses the impact of Evansville partnerships and community experiences.
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Oct 19, 2021
Serving the Community with Andrea Hays
For this installment of @530 on Main, we invited Andrea Hays, Community Engagement Officer for Welborn Baptist Foundation, to the mic. Andrea and our hosts discuss the word experience and the impact COVID has had in our community. Much of the discussion revolves around connectivity and how we have all remained well-connected despite the challenges of the past two years.
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Oct 5, 2021
The Necessity of Sharing Experiences with Abraham Brown
We invited Abraham Brown to the mic to share his thoughts on the word Experience. Abraham is a passionate community advocate whose mission is to enhance the Latino community’s experiences and adaptability in the Tri-State area. Abraham discusses the importance of sharing experiences with one another in order to understand each another, improve our cultural awareness, and enrich our communities.
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Sep 21, 2021
Learning from Challenging Times with Daniela Vidal
For this episode of @530 on Main, we invited the Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, Daniela Vidal, to the studio. She explains how education experiences have been impacted by COVID, and how, despite the struggles everyone has experienced during these hard times, there has been a lot of good that’s come out of it as well. Much of the discussion revolves around trusting the process and learning from your experiences, whether good or bad.
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Sep 7, 2021
Youth Experiences with Ron Ryan
Ron Ryan, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, joins us in the podcast studio for a unique discussion on experiences. Ron is a passionate educator and leader with many years of coaching experience. In the podcast, he discusses future plans for the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville and for our community, how learning experiences have changed with COVID, and how personal experiences shape your decisions and make you the person that you are today.
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Aug 24, 2021
Connectivity & Community Experiences with Lorie Ann Van Hook
In episode #21 of @530 on Main, we invited Lorie A. Van Hook to join the discussion on experiences. Lorie is the Executive Director for the Evansville Trails Coalition and demonstrates her passion for the environment and the community throughout our conversation. Tune in to learn more about the trails initiatives in our region and how healthy, outdoor experiences are bringing our communities together.
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Aug 10, 2021
Building Positive Community Experiences with Jennifer Evans
For this installment of @530 on Main, we invited Jennifer Evans to the mic. Jennifer is the Development Director for the Evansville Zoological Society and Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. She demonstrates her zeal for the community, for people, and for the environment through the many community and nonprofit experiences she’s been involved with over the years. She speaks passionately about the new Penguins of Patagonia exhibit at the zoo, which has been her focus for the past few years and is set to open at the end of the summer.
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Jul 14, 2021
The Youth First Experience with Julie Hoon
We welcomed Julie Hoon, Vice President of Philanthropy at Youth First, Inc., to the studio as our first podcast guest of 2021. Julie is a very joyous leader and an accomplished marketing and communications strategist. In the podcast, she focuses on the incredible work Youth First is doing for children and families in our communities. She discusses the Youth First experience and how it has changed in the past year due to COVID.
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Apr 7, 2021
Virtual vs. Face-to-Face Experiences with Mike Davis and Shawn Collins
Our hosts return after a six-month break from recording in person to continue the conversation on digital and physical experiences. Tune in for a lively discussion on how COVID has impacted business communications, how Amazon.com is affecting our industries, and more.
NOTE: For those interested in Shawn’s video on the Social Divide, you can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUp2PPpQh7k
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Dec 16, 2020
Improving Our Communities with Lynn Miller Pease
Leadership Everyone’s Chief Executive Officer, Lynn Miller Pease, joins Michael Davis and Shawn Collins in the EXTENDsion Studio for an in-depth conversation on Leadership Everyone initiatives and how these experiences are changing due to COVID-19. Tune in to learn about the leadership retreat experience, the Evansville VOICE initiative of the 2010s, and the group’s latest passion, Regional VOICE.
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Dec 2, 2020
Shared Experiences with Matt Wagner
For our 16th episode of @530 on Main, we’ve invited Matt Wagner to the EXTENDsion Studio. Matt is the owner of Matt Wagner Design and an avid community collaborator who speaks passionately on connecting with and empowering other people.
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Nov 18, 2020
The Importance of Change and Strong Foundations with Jean Reising
Jean Reising, Process Improvement Manager at MetroNet, joins our hosts for a lively discussion on the need to continually grow and build strong root systems as our industries evolve. The three also discuss MetroNet’s move to Evansville, Jean’s goals of bringing more green spaces to our community, and the prevalence of Internet deserts and food deserts in our region.
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Nov 4, 2020
The Evolution of Air Travel Experience with Nate Hahn
Evansville Regional Airport Executive Director, Nate Hahn, joins @530 on Main hosts for an in-depth discussion on air travel innovation and design. Nate also discusses the importance of providing visitors with positive airport experiences as passengers get their first and last impressions of Evansville in the airport when flying.
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Oct 21, 2020
Innovations in Technology with Richard Clements
For this installment of @530 on Main, we’ve invited Richard Clements to the mic. Richard is the Director of Business Development at Quarion Technology, an industrial Internet of things technology firm in Evansville, IN. Much of the podcast discussion delves into technology innovation and how we interact with the physical world around us.
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Oct 7, 2020
The Human Element and Technology with Mike Thissen
Mike Thissen joins the conversation on digital and physical experiences for this installment of @530 on Main. Mike is the founder of the consulting firm Mike Thissen Group and is passionate about collaboration, economic development, and innovation. This discussion revolves around technology, how it has changed the way we live and work, as well as the value of maintaining connections with other people in a technology-centered world.
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Sep 23, 2020
Keep Rolling with DeAndre Wilson
Serial Entrepreneur and Group Fitness Instructor DeAndre Wilson joins the @530 on Main hosts for a lively discussion on helping the local community through donations and education. DeAndre “spreads the wealth” by passing his knowledge on to the next generation, giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed. Much of the episode discussion revolves around his unique fundraising initiative, the Keep Rolling Campaign, that brings awareness to cancer and helps collect donations for local nonprofits.
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Sep 9, 2020
Experience is a Feeling with Leslie Eades
Leslie Eades, community advocate and Founder of City Social Events, joins the @530 on Main hosts to discuss the word “Experience”. To Leslie, experience is a feeling and a connection with other people that grows and evolves every step of the way. In this episode, you’ll hear about Leslie’s passion for core values, effective communication, and how they tie to positive consumer experiences.
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Aug 19, 2020
What it Means to be a Servant Leader with Sean Georges
@530 on Main hosts invite Sean Georges to the EXTENDsion Studio to talk about servant leadership and experiences. Sean passionately explains his insights into effective leadership, how we are all shaped by our experiences, and the value of simplicity in design. He also discusses his new book titled Your Leadership Journey: A Guide for Those Committed to Becoming Authentic Servant Leaders that he has worked passionately on with his friend and fellow Marine, Dr. John Buford, Ph.D.
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Aug 12, 2020
Improving the Downtown Evansville Experience with Josh Armstrong
For this installment of @530 on Main, we invite Josh Armstrong, president of the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID), to share his passion for urban life and community betterment. Josh discusses EID’s push to improve the experience of Downtown Evansville. He also speaks passionately on how valuable authenticity is in attracting consumers and what it means to create an Instagrammable experience.
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Jul 22, 2020
Authentic Messaging with Amelia Roberts
@530 on Main hosts invite Amelia Roberts to the mic to discuss her experience as a life coach with a marketing background and how COVID-19 is affecting the industry. Amelia hones in on the value of authentic messaging, culture building, and always keeping the end-user in mind.
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Jul 15, 2020
Experiences that Promote Healing with Tara Blessinger
For our next episode of @530 on Main, Shawn Collins and Mike Davis invite UX and Visual Designer Tara Blessinger to share her take on experiences in today’s world. Tara details her passion for healthcare design that promotes positive patient experiences and accelerated healing. She also discusses the value of knowing your target audience upfront and the importance of collaborating with others.
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Jun 17, 2020
The Transformation of User Experience with David Meyers
For this installment of @530 on Main, Interactive Design Professor and owner of Net Temple, David Meyers, joins hosts Mike Davis and Shawn Collins to discuss user experience and how it has evolved over the years. Through his many avenues of experience within design and the arts, Meyers brings a unique perspective on technological advancements and problem solving to the discussion.
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May 20, 2020
The Evolution of Commercial Construction with Matt Theby
Matt Theby, Vice President at Lensing Building Specialties, joins Shawn Collins and Mike Davis for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of commercial construction and good design. Matt talks about the importance of function over looks and how the Internet of things has changed the industry.
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Apr 14, 2020
Guitar Design and Experiences with Jacob Harper
Jacob Harper grew up immersed in the music industry and has always been passionate about design and architecture. He converged his passions and skillsets to create Harper Guitars in 2013, a 100% custom instrument shop in Boonville, IN. In the podcast, Jacob shares his thoughts on experiences and sheds light on the custom guitar design industry.
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Apr 7, 2020
Converging the Old and the New with Jason Shelley
For this installment of @530 on Main, Shawn Collins and Mike Davis invite AIA Indiana Executive Director Jason Shelley to share his thoughts on spacial experiences and technology integration. Jason discusses how advancements in technology plus traditional methods of communication and concept development are both necessary in architecture today.
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Apr 1, 2020
The Transformation of Healthcare Design with Lisa Feeley & Sarah Schuler
Lisa Feeley and Sarah Schuler of VPS Architecture join hosts Shawn Collins and Mike Davis for an in-depth discussion on technology experiences and its impact on healthcare design. The group discusses the importance of building holistic experiences for each client and their end-users that incorporates personal touch.
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Mar 24, 2020
The Pilot with Shawn Collins & Mike Davis
@530 on Main is a community conversation on technology and spacial experiences. What exactly does that mean? Tune in to find out.
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