Looking Forward Our Way
By Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson
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We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more.
New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today!
The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.
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Honoring Veterans: Inside the National Veterans Memorial and Museum with Colonel Bill Butler
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Encore Careers and Public Service: A Conversation with Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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What’s New in the 2026 Medicare Enrollment
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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The Legacy Project: College Volunteers Capture Wisdom from Older Generations
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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How Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio Provides Free Medicine to Those in Need
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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A Workforce That Welcomes Older Adults
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Medical Assistance and Legal Options for End-of-Life Care
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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The Fran Ryan Center: Columbus’ New Creative Arts and Wellness Hub for All Ages
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Insights from MORPC on Growth, Housing, and Transportation
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Career Survival: Job Search Planning, Networking, and LinkedIn Tips for Every Stage
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Behind the Music: Eric Gnezda and the Journey of Songs At The Center
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Smart Strategies for Retirement and Market Volatility
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Mid-Ohio Food Collective Senior Hunger Programs
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Understanding Your Ohio Utility Bills and Rights
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May 19, 2025 |
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Strengthening Communities Through The Columbus Metropolitan Library
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May 05, 2025 |
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Tackling Ohio’s Rising Property Taxes with State Senator Bill DeMora
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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The STEM Leadership Center: A Hub for Girl Scouts and Community Learning
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Retirement Journey
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Building An Encore Career AND Supporting Community
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Defending Your Identity: Strategies Against Hacks and Scams
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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VOICECorps An Essential Service For Individuals With Visual Impairments in Ohio
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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What You Need to Know about Inherited IRAs with Schraeder Law
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Getting Started with Local Resources and Networking
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success: Tips from Ohio's Business Experts
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Reflecting on Five Years: A Year-End Message from Looking Forward Our Way
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Recovering Financially After a Spouse Passes Away
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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COAAA Advisory Council
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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The $100 Million Investment Revolutionizing Ohio's Future Workforce
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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The Value of Veterans in the Civilian Workforce
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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How League of Women Voters Fights for Fair Elections and Campaign Transparency
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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2024 Medicare Open Enrollment: Essential Updates and Cost-Saving Tips
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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LinkUS – COTA - Issue #47
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Using AI Tools for Job Applications: Worth It or Not?
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Emergency Preparedness: Insights from Greater Columbus Chapter of the American Red Cross
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Building Resources for an Aging Community
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Leveling The Playing Field Ohio: A World With No Sidelines
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Digital Estates: How to Handle Your Online Presence After You're Gone
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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The World of Work for 55+ Jobseekers
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Combatting Age Discrimination in Hiring and Retention
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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The Magic of a Reboot and other Tech Tips
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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The SOAP Project
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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The Impact of The Garden For All on Food Insecurity
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May 20, 2024 |
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Ben Hoeger on the Power of Financial Preparedness
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May 06, 2024 |
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The Impact of MORPC's Mobility Plan
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Inside Otterbein's Lifelong Learning Community Program
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Mastering Business Turnarounds: Strategies from Darlene Ziebell
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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The Ohio State University's Gerontology and Geriatrics Initiatives
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Own Your Career, with Expert Guest Sharon Hamersley
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Age Friendly Innovation Center: Building Services and Support Networks
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Ohio's Workforce Evolution and Opportunities Ahead
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Signal Ohio is Bridging News Deserts and Fueling Civic Empowerment
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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New Year Job Search Tips from HR Experts
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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New Year New Things to Come
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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The Central Ohio Affordable Housing Crisis
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Helping Older Ohioans Continue to Drive
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Jamming, Bonding, and Rocking On: School of Rock Columbus Builds Community through Music
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Through the Camera's Eye: Documenting the Stories of World War II Veterans
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Thrills, Chills, and Dinner with Get Away With Murder
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Medicaid Myths Debunked with Schraeder Law
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Making Informed Choices for Medicare Open Enrollment with Josh Kinzel
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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How We CAN Afford To Feed Healthy Pet Food with Fangs & Fur
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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2023 Property Tax Reappraisal Process with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Protecting Your Digital Identity: Dark Web Insights with Nice Guy Technology
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Providing Essential Care: LifeCare Alliance’s Impact
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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What's New For You On LinkedIn?
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Tracking Scams and Protecting Our Community: The BBB Working For Us
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Empowering Holistic Health with the Harding-Buller Foundation
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Building Community: Importance of Volunteering with Besa for a Positive Experience
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Building Bridges: The Art of Networking and Connecting
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May 15, 2023 |
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Nesterly and Village Connections - Helping Seniors Age Well at Home
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May 01, 2023 |
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Navigating Ageism in the Job Market with Deborah Hope
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Aging Gracefully: Insights and Innovations with Katie White from COAAA
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Building a Healthy and Happy Community: The Upper Arlington Community Center Story
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Giving from A to Z: Exploring the Impact of Nonprofits with The Columbus Foundation
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Successful Entrepreneurs Solve Problems with Jamie Barlett from PolyPay
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Central Ohio’s Infrastructure: Good news from MORPC
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Hiring in a Post-Pandemic Economy: How Employers Can Leverage Talent and Overcome Barriers
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Help Us Make The Best Podcast For You - Take Our Survey
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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What is An Age-Friendly Community?
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Top Tips For Small Businesses in The New Year with Darlene Ziebell
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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2022 Retrospect, The Best of Looking Forward Our Way (so far)
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Successful Job Searching in The New Year with Sharon Hamersley, The Resume and LinkedIn Coach
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Tips To Grow Your Business in The New Year with Peggy Tidwell from Park National Bank
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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The 2023 Ohio Business Outlook with Steve Stivers from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Women In The Military - Veterans and Military Family Month
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Media Election Coverage with WOSU's Mike Thompson
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Tips For Couponing - Live Your Best Life On A Budget
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2023 with Josh Kinzel, Seniority Benefit Group
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Empty Nesting
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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It’s Not Your Mother’s Girl Scouts Any Longer!
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Nonprofits Making A Difference as Job Searching Resources
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Housing Laws and Options for Older Adults
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Age Proofing Your Next Job Search
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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How Your Local Chamber of Commerce Supports Your Community
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Does Debt Follow The Death Of A Parent with Schraeder Law, LLC
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Age Doesn't Limit Tech Savvy Experiences
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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A Legal Career Journey Through Twists And Turns
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Newspapers Are Alive and Well
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May 30, 2022 |
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Older Adults and Property Taxes
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May 16, 2022 |
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What's On The Horizon for Central Ohio's Workforce
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May 02, 2022 |
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News Coverage In A 24/7 Media Cycle
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Cindy Farson, Innovator of Senior Services
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Aging In Full Bloom with Lisa Stockdale
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Gracefully Aging In Place, One Meal At A Time
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Chambers of Commerce Supporting Local Businesses
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Women-Owned Businesses Are Flourishing
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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The Shrinking Home Healthcare Workforce
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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The Future of Transportation: Where Will We Go?
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Helping Women Business Owners Avoid Pitfalls with Darlene Ziebell
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Looking Forward Looking Back
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Emotional Intelligence for Beginners with Spirit of EQ
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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IT Disaster Recovery with Nice Guy Technology
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Medicare Open Enrollment with Josh Kinzel, Seniority Benefit Group
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Honoring Ohio's Veterans with Steve Stivers, President & CEO, Ohio Chamber of Commerce
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Connecting Ohio Veterans To Jobs with Ohio Department of Veterans Services
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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The Dollars And Sense of Financial Stability - Controlling Debt Through Education
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Estate Planner and Elder Law Attorney Larae Schraeder, Esq.
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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The Role of Community Public Health
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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CAPE Ohio and Renewing Public Education, Before It's Too Late
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Mental Health and Older Adults with Dr. Krisanna Deppen from Ohio Health
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Successful Aging and The Senior Services Roundtable with Fran Ryan and Cindy Farson
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Take A Deep Breath - The Breathing Association Services and Programs
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Mandated Vaccinations: Public Health versus Individual Choice
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Education Barriers for Adult Students and Job Seekers
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Literary Ladies Ltd Publishing and Beta Readers
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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Self-publishing with RJ Jurek, Author
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Walk With A Doc featuring Dr. David Sabgir
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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It's A Different World - Diversity & Inclusion in Today's Workplace, Pt. 2
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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It's A Different World - Diversity & Inclusion in Today's Workplace, Pt. 1
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May 17, 2021 |
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Telehealth And The Future of Healthcare
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May 03, 2021 |
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The Impact of Regional and Urban Planning
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Financial Literacy: Important for All Age Groups
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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What Does A County Auditor Do?
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Technology Safety Issues In Today's Environment
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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The Warning Signs of Senior Scams
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Thanks For 2020, Can't Wait For 2021
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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What's New in Today's Senior Housing
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Technology And The Holidays
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Understanding Medicare Options, Enrollment, and Prescription Plans
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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News Coverage And The Election
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Understanding Franchise Ownership with The Franchise Educator
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Welcome to Looking Forward Our Way
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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Brett Johnson, Circle270Media Podcast Consultants
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Jan 20, 2020 |