This week, Josiah (Myron's grandson) takes over the hosting mic and turns the tables as he interviews Myron. "The man, the myth, the legend." 

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In this episode, Myron chats with friend Ritch Hochstetler about retirement. Ritch will also be hanging up his work hat this fall. Join them as they discuss their thoughts and feelings in the next chapter. 

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In this episode of Unfiltered Conversations with Myron, Cory Martin, the chaplain of the Elkhart jail ministry, shares his journey from a privileged childhood in Elkhart County to forming a lasting friendship with Shannon and Dana. He discusses the contrast between peace and chaos, emphasizing that a "boring" upbringing can be beneficial and that embracing different experiences and perspectives is important. Cory reflects on his fortunate upbringing and how it shaped his understanding of a good life, even as he acknowledges the diversity of others' experiences.

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Matthew Gillan, a Goshen-born artist, sat down with Myron; he has a multicultural background shaped by his Puerto Rican heritage and frequent visits to the island. These trips inspired his appreciation for family connections and cultural traditions, such as the sounds of coquilles at night. Homeschooled by a doctor mother, he values curiosity and learning, fostering a love for drawing, reading, and nature. Quiet and shy as a child, he spent time exploring the woods and developing his artistic identity. For him, meaningful connections and simple experiences, like being present in new spaces, define both his personal life and creative journey.

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Allison Garcia Romero shared her life story with Myron, highlighting her upbringing in Goshen, Indiana, and her diverse heritage. She described her charmed childhood, influenced by her Amish and Mexican roots, and the impact of owning land on her sense of belonging. Allison discussed her educational journey, including studying social work and Spanish at Nazarene University, and her career in education, where she worked as an ESL instructor and parent liaison. She transitioned to real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic, leveraging her bilingual skills. Allison emphasized the importance of embracing one's identity and not conforming to others' expectations.

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Rafael Barahona, an immigrant from Canada with Chilean roots, sat down with Myron and discussed his journey from feeling disconnected in Goshen at 13 to becoming a strong advocate for the community. He shared his experiences of cultural identity, moving frequently due to his father's pastoral work, and the challenges of integrating into different communities. Rafael also talked about his musical past, his multicultural family, and the complexities of raising children in a digital age. He emphasized the importance of balancing technology use with real-life experiences and the ongoing process of personal growth and identity exploration.

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Kim Pedler shared her challenging childhood in Middlebury, marked by emotional and physical abuse from her alcoholic father. Despite these traumas, Kim developed empathy and resilience, choosing a path of understanding over anger. Her father's violent life and eventual suicide profoundly impacted her, leading her to advocate for financial education to break cycles of financial ignorance. Kim transitioned from banking to Edward Jones in 2021, driven by a desire to help others. She emphasized the importance of creating positive memories for her son and envisions a thriving, connected Goshen community. Her story highlights resilience and the power of empathy. Check out Kim's convo with Myron. 

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In this final episode of Season One, Iris and Myron sit down to discuss what they've learned through this experience. 

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Myron sits down with Eyob and Melat, both born in Ethiopia. Their dream for Goshen is that we grow as a community and help one another thrive, not just survive. They wish for us to show more kindness and open up to strangers in our community. 

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Myron sits down with Ana Avila, a former Brew employee. Ana graduated from Goshen College. She loves to read, and her diverse background (Ana is of Mexican descent) and education reflect her commitment to her community and all she encounters. 

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Myron talks with Goshen native Katy Sonner this week. Her dream for Goshen is for it to be a place where people want to grow old. 

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This week, Myron sits down with Karuu Njogu, the branch manager at 1st Source Bank in downtown Goshen. Karuu was born in Kenya and moved to the US when he was 39. He is passionate about Goshen and dreams that someday, everyone will have more access to affordable housing. 

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This week, Myron sits down with his friend Chet Peachy, who talks about paving the way as a male nurse, growing up in Pennsylvania as an only child who never felt like an only child, and making it through graduate school. 

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This week on Unfiltered: Conversations with Myron he chats with his friend Trevor Daugherty. You may know Trevor as the owner/publisher of Edible Michiana.  

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Myron sits down with Alex Dugger, a long-time loyal Electric Brew customer. Myron talks about how the idea of this podcast emerged from a conversation he had when at the coffee show. Alex shares how art is a conversation, memories from his childhood, and his dream for Goshen.  

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Myron sits down with Anastasia Tsybulink, who works at The Electric Brew. Anastasia's parents are immigrants from Russia and Ukraine, making her a 1st gen. She talks about the challenges of not fitting in and traversing the cultures at home and in her community. 

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Myron sits down with his nephew, Biz who was born in Ethiopia and was adopted when he was eight. Biz talks with Myron about his childhood, living in two orphanages, and his life now as he looks forward.  

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Myron sits down with Barbara Stahley. Barbara comes from a family of graduates from Goshen College. From an early age, she set her sights on attending Goshen College, as well. She always knew she wanted to be a teacher and began teaching high school at Fairfield (in Goshen, Indiana) before leaving teaching to raise her family. After a 12-year hiatus, she returned to teaching, this time kindergarten. Her dream for Goshen is to have the opportunity to work with new cultures, know that schools care about children's wellbeing, and for ALL children to be put first. 

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Myron sits down for a conversation with Joshua Cooper. Joshua is a local artist in Goshen, Indiana, who is known for his murals. His love for art began early and evolved over time. It wasn't until high school that he discovered graffiti. After his wife's passing, art helped him heal. 

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This week, Myron sits down with Yolo Lopez-DeMarco for something they both love, conversation! Yolo’s business, Yolo Vox, provides translation services to help bridge the communication gap. Her dream is to help others less fortunate around the world by giving back and spreading love, kindness, and empathy. 

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EPISODE 1:1 | Myron’s first Unfiltered Conversation was with his friend Darrell Gascho. His dream for Goshen is for everyone to CONNECT on deeper levels, truly understand one another as people, and for the younger generations to be involved in the community.

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