Curious about how top institutions are shaping the future of entrepreneurship? Join us as we welcome Caroline Crisafulli, the Director of Entrepreneurial Education at Ohio State University's Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship. Caroline takes us...

Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of Becca Wenning, a former bridal shop owner and the visionary founder of Dress It. Becca shares her invaluable insights into the modern-day challenges brides face, from navigating endless soci...

What's fueling Ohio's restaurant and hospitality resurgence? Join us as we uncover the dynamic trends shaping Ohio's food scene with John Barker, president, and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance. Learn how post-pandemic restau...

What if you could step back in time and experience rural Ohio's rich history while enjoying modern, innovative lodging? Join me, Michelle Gatchel, as I take you on an enchanting journey to Hideaway on the Hocking, guided by Cindy Hayes, whose f...

Justine Blank, Vice President and co-founder of Engineered Product Innovations (EPI), shares her remarkable journey and how she, alongside her husband Brian, has revolutionized the world of RFID. Learn about the fascinating applications of RFID...

Ready to explore the future of food? Join Michelle Gatchell as she catches the momentum of an innovative company moving to Ohio called Nexture Bio. She sits down with Heidi Coia, Director of Product Development and Tissue Engineering at Nexture...

This week on Midwest Momentum, Jon Snyder, the Managing Director of Investor Relations at Ohio Life Sciences, sheds light on the significant achievements and trends within Ohio's life sciences sector. This episode promises to reveal how Ohio's ...

Can you imagine a world where humans have continuously lived in space for over two decades? That's the reality for anyone under the age of 23, thanks to NASA's unwavering commitment to exploration. In this episode, we reflect on this monumental...

You will be inspired by Howard (Lee) Mosbacker IV, PhD, Founder Cyrannus's journey from Ohio State University to pioneering multiple groundbreaking ventures, providing a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs. Lee Mosbacker is on a mission to trans...

Ever wondered how AI can revolutionize entrepreneurship? As we chat with Tushar Kulkarni from Big Kitty Labs about their groundbreaking dual focus on software and physical product development, prepare to be inspired. Tushar shares a new projet ...

Ever wonder how a tech visionary turns innovative ideas into practical tools used by the military? Join us on this exciting episode of Midwest Momentum as we sit down with Eric Wagner, a key figure in the Midwest Ohio tech community. Eric share...

How can academia, industry, and government collaborate to inspire the next generation of space explorers? Join us at the Ohio Space Forum in Cleveland, where we sit down with Marla Perez-Davis, former director of the NASA Glenn Research Center ...

Embark on an inspiring quest with Elizabeth McClain from Ohio Pet Charities as she narrates her evolution from a hands-on animal advocate to the helm of an organization providing for pet rescues. This heartwarming session unpacks how a collabor...

Could your neighborhood be the next hunting ground for child traffickers? Vicki Thompson from Grace Haven joins us to peel back the curtain on a harrowing reality that's closer to home than many of us would like to believe. Our powerful exchang...

Embark on a journey through the fusion of biology and technology with Beau Warren, the revolutionary mind behind Species X Beer Project, as he sits down with me, Michelle Gatchel, to share his captivating evolution from homebrew hobbyist to the...

When European baking meets the entrepreneurial spirit, magic happens in the kitchen—or should I say Kitschen Bakery. Katie Porter-Conley sits across from me, sharing the aroma-filled tale of her quaint bakery nestled in Marysville, Ohio’s histo...

Join us on a remarkable journey with the insightful Professor Clifford Hurst of Ohio Wesleyan University, as he recounts his extraordinary shift from a disciplined Marine Corps officer to a dynamic entrepreneurship professor. His story is a tes...

Discover the heartbeat of Delaware's economic surge with local visionaries Logan Brunney and Cody Hatton, who are steering the city towards a renaissance of business innovation. Join us as we uncover how their strategic alliance with the Delawa...

Unlock the entrepreneurial spirit within you as Alison Gatchell, an independent business owner with Amway, joins us to share the ins and outs of thriving in the world of sales and business ownership. Get ready to be inspired by Alison's journey...

In this episode of Midwest Momentum, host Michelle Gatchell talks to Don Overly, creator of the Marysville Toy Show. Don shares is journey from toy collector to toy show organizer. Revel in Don's nostalgic trip down memory lane, his enduring lo...

Ever wondered how Ohio is becoming a powerhouse in both space research and culinary arts? Join us, Michelle Gatchell and Dan Rockwell, as we delve into the heart of the Midwest's industries located in Ohio.  Our journey starts with the sta...

Ever wondered how to become a book narrator? A storyteller's voice can breathe life into the pages of a book,  that's exactly why Becky White and Gary Smith from Ohio Audio Book Narrators became narrators themselves and run the OAN. Join u...

Discover the inner workings of Ohio's food and hospitality sector as we sit down with the insightful John Barker, President and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance. In a landscape forever altered by a global crisis, we uncover t...

Host Michelle Gatchell shared how having Myopia cause major struggles in keeping up with lessons as a child.  - a sentiment echoed by Myoptechs' CEO, Paul Grimm our guest on Midwest Momentum. Together, we traverse the exciting landscape of...

Discover the innovative collision of technology and tradition as we sit down with Doug Gerber, the visionary behind AeroVantage, whose leap from IT to agriculture is changing the way we farm in Central Ohio. Prepare to be captivated as Doug enl...