Local Matters

Indiana Originals, Inc.
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“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana.

  1. 11/03/2023

    An Update from Mel

    “Local Matters” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today’s special episode, I am going to give you an update on what we have been up to at Indiana Owned, share our special promotion for Indiana Gifts, and let you know how you can help me raise $450,000 for our neighbors in need through the WIBC Radiothon for The Salvation Army. Thanks for listening! Learn more about the efforts under the Indiana Originals, Inc. brands here: https://indianaowned.com/ https://shopindianagifts.com/ wibc.com/radiothon Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    23 min

  2. 10/20/2023

    Midwest Marketplace

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, Co-Founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today, we will hear an interview conducted by Joe LePage, Community Development Director for the City of Lebanon who had the opportunity to interview Karla Gosche-Williams with Midwest Marketplace, a shopping event taking place at the Boone County Fairgrounds on November third and fourth. Indiana Owned is a proud sponsor of the event, and several Indiana Owned members and several vendors from Indiana Gifts will be present at the event as well. Listen as Joe and Karla talk about expanding the event and the kinds of products and new experiences you can expect to find this year. Thanks for listening! Learn more about Midwest Marketplace at https://www.midwestmarketplace.co/. Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    18 min

  3. 10/13/2023

    Sandy Ziebold, Beacon of Hope Crisis Center, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Sandy Ziebold, Chief Executive Officer of Beacon of Hope Crisis Center, a domestic violence and sexual assault services agency. They talk about statistical trends in Central Indiana, how Beacon of Hope positively impacts lives, and how you can make a difference this October during Domestic Violence Awareness month. It’s all about the mission—creating healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana through the support of local. Thanks for listening! More about Indiana Owned member Beacon of Hope Crisis Center: Beacon of Hope Crisis Center offers prevention, education, awareness, advocacy services, and programs for domestic violence and sexual assault. Victim advocates are professionals trained to support victims of crime. Advocates offer victims information, help them connect to resources, and fill out paperwork. Advocates also accompany victims to court, law enforcement interviews, and hospitals.   Make A Donation - Change a Life Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is holding our first Domestic Violence Awareness Month Online Auction. Donate with peace of mind knowing that 100% of the proceeds directly benefit victims in your community. Donations will also be DOUBLED for the month of October making your gift have twice the impact. We truly appreciate your ongoing support. How Does It Work? Make a single donation or donate throughout the month to support survivors. The donor that makes the largest single or cumulative donation amount during the auction time period wins the On The Go Purple Carrier Auction Bundle.  BONUS - Every donation made in October will be matched by our generous matching donor, Indiana Owned. Your gift goes further when you make a financial contribution to our agency this October. Make your donation here: https://www.beaconofhopeindy.org/dvam-auction-details-2023.html Learn more about Beacon of Hope Crisis Center and their services here: https://www.beaconofhopeindy.org/ MAIN OFFICE LINE: (317)731-6131 CRISIS CALL LINE: (317)731-6140 Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    24 min

  4. 10/06/2023

    Art and Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today, we are chatting about a very powerful documentary making its World Premier at Heartland International Film Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023. “Art and Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel” shares the life story of the former Zionsville resident who was an internationally renowned painter, a visionary, and an activist. Director and Producer Alex Kosene and Editor and Producer Sami Mustaklem join me to share how the documentary came to be, the impact they hope it will have on those that see it, and what they hope we gain from sharing more about the world as Nancy saw it. Thanks for listening.”  The first interview with Alex Kosene was released in November of 2021. On this special episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Alex and Michael Noël-Kosene, sons of the late Nancy Noel. They talk about the new exhibition now open at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, some of the challenges and successes Nancy had throughout her career, and being remembered as Indiana’s great painter. You can listen to the full episode here: https://art19.com/shows/local-matters/episodes/a05a6f6b-9dc1-41ca-ab3d-d9e87628fd2b Learn more about “Art & Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noël” at https://artandsoulfilm.com/. Learn more about Nancy Noël at https://nanoel.com/. Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    35 min

  5. 09/15/2023

    Martin's Market

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Blair and Mary Martin of Martin’s Market. They talk about coming back home to Indiana and how Martin’s Market came to be, the surprises of running your own business, and how Martin’s Market is more than just a store to the residents of Mitchell, Indiana. It’s all about the mission—creating healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana through the support of local. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    30 min

  6. 09/08/2023

    Hi. We're Indiana Gifts. Nice to meet you.

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this special episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Cody Adams of WISH-TV8’s “Life.Style.Live!” about the idea for Indiana Gifts, how the brick-and mortar location in Lebanon, Indiana came to be, and the importance of community support for small businesses. It’s all about the mission—creating healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana through the support of local. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    8 min

  7. 09/01/2023

    Karen Young, Hayes Young Law

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Karen Young of Hayes Young Law about moving from corporate environments to owning her own practice, helping business owners be proactive as opposed to reactive, and how supporting other Indiana-owned businesses and local non-profits helps communities thrive. It’s all about the mission—creating healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana through the support of local. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned, Indiana Gifts, and Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    29 min

  8. 05/19/2023

    Big George, The Greek Islands Restaurant and Giorgio's Pizza

    “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I'm Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts and today we're going back to a podcast originally recorded in 2021. We're going to talk to Big George, he and his family will be celebrating the 37th year of business for the Greek Islands restaurant. Can you believe it? Make your reservations and come help them continue the journey for the love of the staple in Indianapolis community. His parents dream became a reality in 1987, and through hard work and perseverance, they carry on. They've endured so much, and they will continue to do the same. Cheers to the next 37 years.... It's all about our mission, creating healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana through the support of local. Thanks for listening. Oh, and you'll hear us reference Indiana Originals in here. If you're new to the podcast. That was our name before September of 2021. Now we're Indiana Owned. The Greek Islands Restaurant: https://www.greekislandsrestaurant.com/ Subscribe on Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts! #SupportLocal Thank you for listening to “Local Matters with Mel McMahon” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members helping achieve our mission to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana.  Listen to more episodes at indianaowned.com/podcasts.

    34 min
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“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana.

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  • Creator
    Indiana Originals, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Indiana Originals, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Local Matters