Isaya Oleporuo helped his sister escape a forced marriage and pursue a different future — a mission that grew into Osotuwa Foundation. On this episode of Columbus in Color, the Columbus-based founder joins host Amani Bayo and Dispatch reporter Kelly Tucker to discuss his journey, his work helping girls in Tanzania escape forced marriage and stay in school, and the power of giving girls the opportunity to choose their own futures.

Isaya Oleporuo helped his sister escape a forced marriage and pursue a different future &mdash; a mission that grew into Osotuwa Foundation. On this episode of Columbus in Color, the Columbus-based founder joins host Amani Bayo and Dispatch reporter Kelly Tucker to discuss his journey, his work helping girls in Tanzania escape forced marriage and stay in school, and the power of giving girls the opportunity to choose their own futures.

Isaya Oleporuo’s mission to help girls escape child marriage

What does it take to make more people feel they belong in dance? On this episode of Columbus in Color, host Amani Bayo, accompanied by entertainment reporter Belinda M. Paschal, sits down with Columbus Dance Theatre leaders Seth Wilson and Jaime Kotrba Wilson to explore the journeys that brought them to Columbus and the purpose behind their work. From representation in ballet to opening doors for the next generation, the conversation explores how their vision for dance connects to the community around them.

What does it take to make more people feel they belong in dance?&nbsp;On this episode of Columbus in Color, host Amani Bayo, accompanied by entertainment reporter Belinda M. Paschal, sits down with Columbus Dance Theatre leaders Seth Wilson and Jaime Kotrba Wilson to explore the journeys that brought them to Columbus and the purpose behind their work. From representation in ballet to opening doors for the next generation, the conversation explores how their vision for dance connects to the community around them.

Making room for everyone in dance with Seth Wilson and Jaime Kotrba Wilson

Dynasty Ballard took a leap of faith when she joined Netflix’s “Love Is Blind.” She left without an engagement, but with new friendships and a different understanding of vulnerability. On this episode of Columbus in Color, the 33-year-old marketing professional and content creator joins Amani Bayo to talk about her Lorain roots, studying in England, life behind the reality TV cameras and learning to get out of her own way.

Dynasty Ballard took a leap of faith when she joined Netflix&rsquo;s &ldquo;Love Is Blind.&rdquo; She left without an engagement, but with new friendships and a different understanding of vulnerability. On this episode of Columbus in Color, the 33-year-old marketing professional and content creator joins Amani Bayo to talk about her Lorain roots, studying in England, life behind the reality TV cameras and learning to get out of her own way.

Dynasty Ballard on life after ‘Love Is Blind’ and letting people in

Columbus creator Alexis Nikole Nelson discusses her roots, reclaiming Black foraging traditions and her first cookbook on "Columbus in Color."

Columbus creator Alexis Nikole Nelson discusses her roots, reclaiming Black foraging traditions and her first cookbook on "Columbus in Color."

How Columbus’ Black Forager turned wild food into a movement

Quantum physics may sound intimidating, but its potential impact extends from medicine and cybersecurity to manufacturing and communications. On this episode of Columbus in Color, Ohio State physicist Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin breaks down the science, explains why Columbus is emerging as a center for quantum innovation and shares the journey that led him to a career exploring some of the universe’s most complicated questions.

Quantum physics may sound intimidating, but its potential impact extends from medicine and cybersecurity to manufacturing and communications. On this episode of Columbus in Color, Ohio State physicist Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin breaks down the science, explains why Columbus is emerging as a center for quantum innovation and shares the journey that led him to a career exploring some of the universe&rsquo;s most complicated questions.

Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin on quantum physics and Columbus’ technological future

Sal Reedus never expected a TikTok documenting his weight-loss journey to reach hundreds of thousands of people. He was simply trying to hold himself accountable. On this episode of Columbus in Color, Reedus opens up about the moment that changed his life, the reality of sharing his journey online, learning to celebrate victories beyond the scale and why he's still figuring out what happiness looks like. 

Sal Reedus never expected a TikTok documenting his weight-loss journey to reach hundreds of thousands of people. He was simply trying to hold himself accountable. On this episode of Columbus in Color, Reedus opens up about the moment that changed his life, the reality of sharing his journey online, learning to celebrate victories beyond the scale and why he's still figuring out what happiness looks like.&nbsp;

Sal Reedus on losing hundreds of pounds and getting his life back

Brenda Agyekum is one of three Ghanaian sisters from Columbus who were featured in a reality television show "Royal Rules of Ohio" which premiered in 2024 on Hulu. Now that television days are behind her, Agyekum talks about life after the national spotlight.

Brenda Agyekum is one of three Ghanaian sisters from Columbus who were featured in a reality television show "Royal Rules of Ohio" which premiered in 2024 on Hulu. Now that television days are behind her, Agyekum talks about life after the national spotlight.

Beyond Royal Rules: Brenda Agyekum's Story   

The Columbus Dispatch is launching a new podcast! Conversations with the people moving our city forward. On Columbus in Color, we sit down with the voices helping define what Columbus is today and where it's headed tomorrow.

Host: Amani Bayo

The Columbus Dispatch is launching a new podcast! Conversations with the people moving our city forward.&nbsp;On Columbus in Color, we sit down with the voices helping define what Columbus is today and where it's headed tomorrow.
Host: Amani Bayo

Coming soon: Columbus in Color podcast

Columbus in Color: Conversations with the people moving our city forward. On Columbus in Color, we sit down with the voices helping define what Columbus is today and where it's headed tomorrow. Host: Amani Bayo

Columbus in Color: Conversations with the people moving our city forward. On Columbus in Color, we sit down with the voices helping define what Columbus is today and where it's headed tomorrow. Host: <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/staff/73669726007/amani-bayo/">Amani Bayo</a>

Columbus in Color: Conversations with the people moving our city forward. 

Columbus In Color

Columbus in Color: Conversations with the people moving our city forward.

On Columbus in Color, we sit down with the voices helping define what Columbus is today and where it's headed tomorrow.

Columbus in Color: Conversations with the people moving our city forward.
On Columbus in Color, we sit down with the voices helping define what Columbus is today and where it's headed tomorrow.

Columbus In Color

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