Western Wayne News Podcast

Kate Jetmore, Civic Spark Media
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Places & Travel
  • Updated Semimonthly

Each episode of the WWN podcast features a conversation with someone who calls Wayne County home and is contributing their time and talents toward making the community better in some form. Kate Jetmore, longtime host of The Listen Podcast, brings her storytelling skills and thoughtful questions to uncover what guests feel most passionately about, and how their journeys have unfolded.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Alexis Harmon

    Alexis Harmon returned to Wayne County expecting it to be temporary, but her work at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce changed her perspective on what it means to build a career close to home. In this episode, she talks with Kate about authentic marketing, creating a student job portal that connects local high […]

  2. Jun 23

    Auntonio Brown

    In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Kate sits down with Richmond entrepreneur and realtor Auntonio Brown to explore the experiences that shaped his drive to build businesses and invest in his hometown. From cutting grass for paying customers as a child to overcoming a life-altering health crisis and launching multiple ventures, Brown […]

  3. Jun 8

    Jay Marshall

    In this episode of the WWN podcast, Jay Marshall discusses his path from a North Carolina dairy farm to a life of ministry, higher education, and financial planning in East Central Indiana. Drawing on his Quaker faith and decades of professional experience, he reflects with Kate on leadership, the challenges facing colleges today, and the […]

  4. May 11

    Stu Milligan

    For Richmond native Stu Milligan, bicycles are more than a hobby. They’re a way to connect people to their community. In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Stu reflects with Kate on growing up in Wayne County, building a small business from the ground up, and turning a personal passion for cycling into […]

  5. Apr 27

    Stacy Kostiuk

    In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, veterinarian Stacy Kostiuk joins to have an honest conversation about pet care and animal welfare in Wayne County. Kostiuk shares how her childhood love for animals guided her to a profession caring for nature’s various creatures. She opens up about the joys and hard truths in […]

  6. Apr 8

    Jana Schroeder

    In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Jana Schroeder reflects on a life shaped by curiosity about people, community, and change, and the barriers that still shape who gets to fully participate in community life. From navigating Richmond as a blind resident to building meaningful connections through her work, Jana offers a candid […]

  7. Mar 3

    Julie Pickett

    An actor, software developer, and tireless volunteer, Julie Pickett has spent more than two decades weaving together technology, theater, and community in Wayne County. In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Julie reflects on how studying at Earlham College, working at DoxPop, and finding her voice at Richmond Civic Theatre shaped her path, […]

  8. Feb 3

    Rachel Ulrich

    Throughout her time in different educational and nonprofit settings, Rachel Ulrich has built her career around a simple commitment: staying rooted in Wayne County while helping students succeed. In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, she shares with Kate what it’s like to build a meaningful career in a small community, why she […]

  9. Jan 9

    Mary Anne Butters

    Mary Anne Butters has spent a lifetime insisting that government work in the open, and that ordinary people use their voices. A journalist turned public servant, Butters moved from the newsroom to city hall, from advertising executive to Wayne County commissioner, carrying with her a deep belief in transparency, equity, and civic responsibility. In this […]

  10. 12/22/2025

    Mary Crumley-Effinger

    In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Kate Jetmore sits down with Mary Crumley-Effinger, managing partner of the Richmond Texas Roadhouse, to talk about growing up in Richmond and Wayne County, choosing to stay, and building a career here from the ground up. Mary shares her path from hostess to restaurant owner, her […]

  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

Each episode of the WWN podcast features a conversation with someone who calls Wayne County home and is contributing their time and talents toward making the community better in some form. Kate Jetmore, longtime host of The Listen Podcast, brings her storytelling skills and thoughtful questions to uncover what guests feel most passionately about, and how their journeys have unfolded.

Information

  • Creator
    Kate Jetmore, Civic Spark Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Western Wayne News and Civic Spark Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Western Wayne News Podcast

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