Culture Episodes

Stories that explore identity, creativity, relationships, values, and the way people experience the world around them.
Faith in Action
March 10, 2025

Faith in Action

In this episode, we present Pastor Garrick Matlock of the Freeway Gospel Empowerment Center in Warren, Ohio. Born and raised in Warren, Pastor Matlock opens up about his journey—from his roots to his calling in ministry and h...

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Bee Inspired
Dec. 26, 2024

Bee Inspired

In this episode, we present Seth I. Steward, a dedicated beekeeper and the co-founder of Linda's Bee Farm. Originally from Linden, New Jersey, Seth now calls Northeast Ohio home, where he's deeply connected to Warren and the ...

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Impacting Education and Art Culture
July 29, 2021

Impacting Education and Art Culture

In this episode, we present Bill Mullane , an Educator and Arts Advocate whose works extend beyond the Mahoning Valley. With 43 years of work experience in education, he has a keen perspective on the sector, but it doesn't st...

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Multidimensional World Bridger
Sept. 16, 2020

Multidimensional World Bridger

In this episode, we present Sophia L. Buggs, a community hero and entrepreneur. We'll discuss urban agriculture, food access and safety, family, and what it "REALLY" takes to unite a community. If we could only use three word...

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Soaring... No Cape Needed
Aug. 21, 2020

Soaring... No Cape Needed

In this episode, we present, entrepreneur, former city councilman, and sushi lover, Greg Bartholomew, owner of All-American Comics. By the way, he's also the mastermind behind Ohio's largest comic book event - Comic-Con. As a...

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Built to Confront Power and Bring Change
July 15, 2020

Built to Confront Power and Bring Change

In this episode, we present , unsung community hero, community organizer & social entrepreneur, Myles J. One of his valuable skillsets is uniting people of different ages, cultures, and backgrounds for a common cause, and get...

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Comic Books to the Silver Screen
July 1, 2020

Comic Books to the Silver Screen

In this episode, we present , award-winning filmmaker, David L. Walker. It all started with comic books and a vivid imagination that's bloomed into 22 show credits, over ten directed films including two feature films on the s...

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Empowering through Health and Happiness
March 1, 2020

Empowering through Health and Happiness

PūrYoga is a way of life, and it's lead by owner Shannon Shugart. From her beginnings to recently opening a second location, Shannon shares her thoughts on life and business growth as well as her expertise in Yoga and its ben...

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