Love Fort Wayne Podcast
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The LoveFW Podcast connects the stories of leadership happening in Northeast Indiana to inspire, develop and unite transformation in leaders 20-25 minutes at a time.
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May 1, 2023
Love Our Leaders | Tom Shepherd
Tune in to this month's podcast for an inspiring conversation with Tom Shepherd of Shepard Family Auto. Join Geoff King and Kelly Byrd as they chat about how we can best help each other thrive - plus, hear all about the incredible journey that has lead Tom to where he is today! You won't want to miss it!
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Apr 3, 2023
School Connect | Love Our Schools
Join Love Fort Wayne CEO, Geoff King, as he interviews Franklin Kline, Carrie Kennedy, and Kelli Packnett, three amazing individuals who are dedicated to making our schools better. Franklin Kline is the Principal at Abbett Elementary, Carrie Kennedy is the Principal at Levan Scott Elementary, and Kelli Packnett is the Early Childhood Development Director at Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center. Together, they will share their experiences and ideas on how we can love our schools and create a better learning environment for our children. We all have a role to play in supporting our schools, and this conversation will provide valuable insights on how we can make a difference in our communities. So don't miss this opportunity to learn from these passionate educators and be part of the conversation on building better schools for our future generations.
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Mar 6, 2023
RemedyLIVE | Clinton Faupel
Join us and listen in to our conversation with Clinton Faupel, Co-founder and Executive Director of RemedyLIVE, as he shares his journey and how RemedyLIVE is delivering hope to students and adults not only in Indiana but across our nation.
"At RemedyLIVE we believe that a meaningful conversation allows a person to unpack the secrets of their inner struggle and find hope through knowing someone cares." To learn more about RemedyLIVE visit their website at:
https://www.remedylive.com/
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Feb 6, 2023
Building a Generational Brand
The month of LOVE has never been sweeter on the Love Fort Wayne Podcast.
Audree Beere shares how DeBrand Fine Chocolates has been built on a generational love for art, chocolate and an exceptional customer experience. To learn more or purchase Fort Wayne’s best chocolate visit debrand.com.
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Jan 9, 2023
New Year, Same Love for the City
It’s a new year, but the same focus of loving our city. Brenda Gerber Vincent, Chief Impact Officer of Greater Fort Wayne, and newly appointed Love Fort Wayne Board Chair, shares the vision for Love Fort Wayne in 2023. Listen in on how you can be engaged in loving your city in 2023.
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Dec 29, 2022
2022 Year in Review
2022 is wrapping up and it’s been an incredible year at Love Fort Wayne. Listen in as we recap the stories and growth over this past year.
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Dec 5, 2022
The Power of Good | Harry Cunningham
December is the month of giving and this month we hear how one leader is taking the power of giving for the greatest good. Harry Cunningham, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, of goodMRKT shares how he and his team are changing the traditional retail model and making the power of each purchase have a greater impact. To learn more about goodMRKT and the many ways you can purchase with a purpose visit agoodmrkt.com
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Nov 7, 2022
Love Our Schools | Corey and Cameron Smith
Corey and Cameron Smith are local leaders and brothers that are not just loving our schools but paving a new path in Southeast Fort Wayne. Listen in as we hear their story and how they are loving families through education in Fort Wayne.
Plus listen in for an exciting announcement from LoveFortWayne!
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Oct 3, 2022
PrayerWorks | Chris Norman & Gina Jehl
October is an exciting month for Love Fort Wayne. Join us as we hear from Chris Norman and Gina Jehl as they share the exciting story of PrayerWorks opening this month. Check out prayFortWayne.com to learn more about our 24/7 prayer room.
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Sep 6, 2022
Love Our Schools | Dr. Mark Daniel
This is a jam packed episode!
Hear an update from Executive Director Jeri Purdy, welcome our newest co-host Mitch Kruse and hear from FWCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Daniel about loving our school. You don’t want to miss this episode as we learn how to partner with our schools to make a difference.
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Aug 22, 2022
Bonus Episode | Love Fort Wayne Pillars Panel from GLS22
We have a very special Bonus Episode of the Love Fort Wayne Podcast this month. We are fresh off of GLS where we had 2,000 leaders across 4 sites in Northeast Indiana. It was an amazing 2 days of learning, growing and loving our leaders. This episode is from Day 2 featuring locals leaders. Listen in as we hear from leaders from across the city that represent the 4 pillars of Love Fort Wayne – Pastors, Leaders, Families, and Schools.
* Lindsay Hannah - Director of Corporate Investments | Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.
* Dr. Mark Daniel - Superintendent | FWCS
* Jonathon Wattley - Founder / CEO | Building a Stronger Family
* Dr. JoAnne Alvarez - Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging | Ivy Tech
* Ron Williams - Senior Pastor | Pathway Community Church
* Iric Headley - Executive Director | Fort Wayne United
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Aug 1, 2022
Love Our Families | Tim Smith
The *Love Fort Wayne Podcast *connects the stories of leadership to *IMAGINE*Inspire*IGNITE* transformation in leaders 20-25 minutes at a time.
Join us as we hear from Tim Smith, President of Lasting Change, as he shares about the state of the family in Fort Wayne and beyond. You don't want to miss Tim's story and how Lasting Change is loving families in our city. Listen in on Love our Families.
Don't just lead, love your city!
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Jul 5, 2022
Love Our Pastors | Mark Robison
Join us as we hear from Mark Robison, Chairman and President of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, as he shares about the state of The Church in Fort Wayne and beyond. You don't want to miss Mark's story and his heart and passion for pastors in Fort Wayne. Listen in on Love our Pastors.
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Jun 6, 2022
A Lifetime of Loving a City | Brenda Gerber Vincent
Join us as we hear from Brenda Gerber Vincent as she shares her journey to Greater Fort Wayne Chief Impact Officer. Brenda’s love for our city is evident and we are thankful for the many ways she has impacted Fort Wayne for good. Listen in on A Lifetime of Loving a City.
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May 2, 2022
Javier Mondragon & Kelli Packnett | When a Leader Loves a School - Part 2
Join us for When a Leader Loves a School Part 2. Hear how Javier Mondragon and Kelli Packnett are loving Southeast Fort Wayne through Bridge of Grace Ministries. Learn how you can engage with us as we love our schools.
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Apr 4, 2022
Rev. Quincy McGhee | When a Leader Loves a School - Part 1
Listen in as Quincy McGhee from Associated Churches shares how Rising Stars has been working to Love our Schools in Fort Wayne. Don't miss out on ways you can be engaged to love students, families, and educators across the city.
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Mar 7, 2022
Mike Packnett | When a Leader Loves a City
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Feb 7, 2022
Monique ‘Mo’ Moss | Rhythm & Praise 94.1
Hear from Monique ‘Mo’ Moss as she shares how God brought her to Fort Wayne and has used her leadership to start the 1st Gospel Radio Station in Greater Fort Wayne. To hear more from Mo and Rhythm and Praise dial into 94.1 FM or rnp.org.
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Jan 3, 2022
Mike Packnett | Parkview Health
Mike Packnett, CEO of Parkview Health, is here to start our year off right. Listen in as he shares his story from custodian to CEO and the importance of building a strong team.
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Dec 20, 2021
2021 Year End Podcast Recap
As 2021 comes to a close, let's take another listen to the amazing leaders that helped us grow in our leadership.
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Dec 6, 2021
Associated Churches | Roger Reece
Service is in Roger Reece's DNA. Listen in on the conversation with Roger, Executive Director for Associated Churches, as he shares the lessons of leadership through service.
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Nov 1, 2021
Building Stronger Families | Jonathan Wattley
The next generation is under extreme pressures. Join Jonathan Wattley, Co-Founder and CEO of Building Stronger Families, as he discusses how to make meaningful connections with the teenagers in your life.
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Oct 4, 2021
Mosaic Celebration | Joshua Raines & Nygel Simms
Mosaic Celebration
Join in the conversation with Joshua Raines and Nygel Simms as they share their heart and passion behind Mosaic Celebration.
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Sep 6, 2021
GLS Debrief | Mark Terrill & Melissa Schenkel
Listen in as we debrief GLS21. Kelly and Jeri are joined by 2 of our key community partners, Mark Terrill, CEO at Crosswinds/LifeLine/Lasting Change, and Melissa Schenkel, VP of Marketing at STAR Bank. You don’t want to miss their key takeaways.
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Aug 2, 2021
Dena Jacquay | Parkview Health
This past year has been a challenging one for our frontline in health care. Dena Jacquay from Parkview Health shares how the 13,500 employees across the NE IN region rallied to provide excellence in care everyday, for every patient during the pandemic. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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Jul 5, 2021
Rob Wallstrom | Vera Bradley
Rob Wallstrom, CEO of Vera Bradley, shares his top 3 leadership attributes in this month’s GLS & Beyond Leadership Podcast. Tune in to hear how he applies those attributes to build upon the strong culture at Vera Bradley.
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Jun 7, 2021
Brendon Maxwell & Caleb France
Join the conversation with two, young entrepreneurs creating community across northeast Indiana. Listen in on the conversation as they share their dedication to bringing meaningful connection through the avenues of coffee and food.
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May 3, 2021
Iric Headley | Fort Wayne UNITED
Fort Wayne UNITED Director Iric Headley shares his story of leadership from husband and father to director of one of the fast growing movements in NE Indiana with United Front. Don’t miss a second of his story and how God has brought him to lead in such a time as this.
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Apr 5, 2021
Chuck Surack | Sweetwater Sound
Hear from Chuck Surack, the Founder & CEO of Sweetwater Sound. Chuck shares his insights on growth and innovation.
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Mar 30, 2021
Jeri and Kelly | GLS & Beyond Introduction
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