The NEI Pioneer Podcast

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The NEI Pioneer Podcast

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 Northeast Indiana. It explores the journey of the pioneers of the region and how they got to where they are today. The target demographic of this podcast is multi-dimensional. It hopes to connect with business leader, as well as everyday people in the 11-county region it serves. It plans to also pique the interest of business leaders outside the region who are looking for a place to expand or relocate their business. Created and hosted by Jonathan Sackett.

  1. Season One Recap Episode: Featuring The Hosts!!!

    2 DAYS AGO

    Season One Recap Episode: Featuring The Hosts!!!

    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

    57 min
  2. DeBrand Fine Chocolates: The Family Behind The Business

    DEC 11

    DeBrand Fine Chocolates: The Family Behind The Business

    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

    50 min
  3. Zach Benedict: How Architecture Can Change The World

    NOV 27

    Zach Benedict: How Architecture Can Change The World

    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

    55 min
  4. Sabrina Champagne: Communication is Vital to Community

    NOV 13

    Sabrina Champagne: Communication is Vital to Community

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Business Development Manager Jackson Long welcome Sabrina Champagne, Director of Employment Tax Credits at Sikich. Sabrina discusses being on the Indiana On Top Tour earlier this year with NEI, working with site consultants and seeing the mistakes made by economic development organizations. To learn more about Sabrina and Sikich: https://www.sikich.com/ To learn more about the Indiana On Top Tour: https://neindiana.com/blog/all-of-northern-indiana-impressed-with-the-on-top-tour/ 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 #technology #sikich #ai #manufacturing #insurance #data #accounting #consulting #security #business

    47 min
  5. Ariana McGee: The Goal is Saving Moms & Babies

    OCT 30

    Ariana McGee: The Goal is Saving Moms & Babies

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcome Ariana McGee, Founder and CEO for Navigate Maternity and 2023 Pioneer of the Year. Ariana discusses her harrowing story of giving birth to her fourth child and how it was the start of her creating Navigate Maternity. To learn more about Ariana and Navigate Maternity: https://www.navigatematernity.com/ Watch Ariana's Pioneer video: https://pioneerstartshere.com/videos/ We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! 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 #work #leadership #mother #motherhood #baby #pregnancy

    51 min
  6. Jeff Ostermann: Behind the Scene of Sweetwater

    OCT 16

    Jeff Ostermann: Behind the Scene of Sweetwater

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome Jeff Ostermann, Senior Vice President and Chief of People & Culture Officer for Sweetwater. Jeff discusses the work culture of one of the biggest organizations in Northeast Indiana, how he balances the two sides of his job and the transition of Chuck Surack stepping aside as CEO. To learn more about Jeff and Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/careers/culture/ We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! 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/ 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. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #work #leadership #sweetwater #sweetwatersound #music #musician #audio #sound

    51 min
  7. Michelle Gladieux: How To Communicate With Courage

    OCT 2

    Michelle Gladieux: How To Communicate With Courage

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, videographer Hannah Hanagan and producer Callie Herring welcome Michelle Gladieux, founder of Gladieux Consulting and author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome. Michelle discusses the process of writing her first book, what "pro moves" are and how to use communication to make a difference. To learn more about Michelle and her organization: https://gladieuxconsulting.com/ Communicate with Courage: https://bit.ly/3XOjkmU We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! 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/ 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. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #work #leadership #consulting #author

    48 min
  8. Charles Marohn: A Movement For Housing Changes

    SEP 18

    Charles Marohn: A Movement For Housing Changes

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss and Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcome Charles Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns. Fresh off the stage of his keynote speech at the NEI SDC Housing Symposium, Charles discusses his organization, the housing crisis debate, and NEI’s housing market potential and how it can meet the need for more housing. To learn more about Charles and his organization: https://www.strongtowns.org/ To learn more about 2024 NEI SDC Housing Symposium, visit https://neisdc.com/housing-symposium/ We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards! 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/ 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. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #strongtowns #housing #realestate #home #househunting #investment #properties #newhome

    53 min
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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 Northeast Indiana. It explores the journey of the pioneers of the region and how they got to where they are today. The target demographic of this podcast is multi-dimensional. It hopes to connect with business leader, as well as everyday people in the 11-county region it serves. It plans to also pique the interest of business leaders outside the region who are looking for a place to expand or relocate their business. Created and hosted by Jonathan Sackett.

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