OneZone Chamber Studios
OneZone Chamber Studio is the official media and storytelling hub of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce, bringing powerful conversations, local insights, and leadership perspectives to life through dynamic podcast programming. Anchored by a commitment to spotlighting business innovation, civic leadership, and community connection, OneZone Chamber Studio serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue and regional collaboration.
Its flagship show, That One Show, is hosted by OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell and features a rotating slate of influential guests—from entrepreneurs and executives to nonprofit leaders and changemakers—discussing leadership, culture, and the “why” behind their work.
The studio also produces Beyond the Roundabout, a series hosted by Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam in conversation with Jack Russell. This show explores the intersections of business, government, and quality of life in one of Indiana’s most dynamic cities, offering an inside look at the people and policies shaping the future of Carmel and Hamilton County.
With a mission to elevate the voices shaping our region, OneZone Chamber Studio is where leadership meets storytelling.
OneZone Chamber Studios
Building the Best: Small Business Innovation and Regional Success in Carmel
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Host Jack Russell (President of OneZone) sits down with Carmel Mayor Finkam to discuss the rapid growth, community spirit, and economic intentionality driving the city forward. The conversation highlights the massive expansion of the Carmel Small Business Network, which recently grew from an average of 30 attendees to a massive crowd of over 200 local business owners. Mayor Finkam explains how the city has shifted its traditional presentation model to provide real, actionable business tools and experts to support local "mom and pop" shops, service providers, and brick-and-mortar storefronts.
They also dive into the city's cutting-edge digital collaboration with Change.org for the "Ideas for Change" initiative—a focused platform allowing residents to upvote, downvote, and vet community-driven concepts to support the local economy. Beyond small business, the discussion centers heavily on the power of regional collaboration following the Indy Chamber’s "Meet the Mayors" event. Mayor Finkam reflects on how Carmel’s status as the #1 Best Place to Live in the United States (validated by U.S. News & World Report) creates a powerful ripple effect for all of Hamilton County. Additionally, Mayor Finkam extends special congratulations to OneZone for winning the prestigious Indiana Chamber of the Year award.