Better Together: Kelly Martincin on Building a Village When You’re Socially Drained

What does it really mean to build a village, and to be a good villager, in a world where so many of us feel tired, lonely, and stretched thin? In this episode, we welcome back licensed clinical counselor Kelly Martincin for a thoughtful conversation about connection, boundaries, and the quiet work…

Better Together: Autumn Snavely on Acupuncture and Holistic Healing

In this episode, we’re joined by Autumn Snavely, a licensed acupuncturist, energy healer, and intuitive practitioner whose work bridges ancient wisdom and modern medicine. Through her practice at New Day Acupuncture in Mansfield and her role providing pediatric acupuncture at Nationwide Children’s …

Better Together: Revisiting Understanding Grief with Susan Hamme

This holiday week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations on making space for grief — because we know that amongst all the joy, this season can also be a difficult one.  In this episode, we sit down with Susan Hamme, director of Grief Services at Hospice of the Western Reserve. With mo…

Better Together: Colton Penwell on Santa and doing good for goodness sake

In this special holiday episode of Better Together, we sit down with Colton Penwell: local teacher, father of two, and devoted representative for Santa Claus. Colton shares how a childhood love of Christmas traditions grew into a deeply thoughtful role centered on joy, presence, and protecting the …

Better Together: Bobby Rhea on Nurturing Relationships with Purpose and Gratitude

What does it look like to build a life around intentional connection and chosen family? In this episode, we sit down with lifelong Richland County resident Bobby Rhea, whose world is shaped by curiosity, creativity, and service. Whether he’s volunteering at the Renaissance Theatre, supporting the …

Better Together: Actor Noah Casner on Building Community Far From Home

What does “home” look like when your life is rooted in both connection and impermanence? In this episode, we sit down with actor and arts educator Noah Casner, a creative Swiss Army knife based in New York City and a familiar face in Mansfield through his performances at the Renaissance Theatre. N…

Better Together: Revisiting How Communities Thrive When We Practice Generosity

This holiday week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations on generosity and the power it has to shape a community. In this episode of Better Together, hosts Brittany and Maddie sit down with Carrie Kemerer, Executive Director of The Shelby Foundation, to explore the many forms of gener…

Better Together: Deb Weaver and the Power of Resilience

What does resilience look like when it’s shaped by community, compassion, and the courage to begin again? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Deb Weaver, educator, consultant, ceramic sculptor, and founder of Woven Opportunities, whose life and leadership have been shaped by both extraordinary c…

Better Together: Ryan Shealy on Community, Connection & the Power of Storytelling

In this episode, we sit down with director and writer Ryan Shealy, Associate Artistic Director at The Renaissance Theatre, and a longtime friend, collaborator, and anchor in Mansfield’s arts community. Ryan opens up about the evolution of found family, what it means to curate the people who fill yo…

Better Together: Nyasha Oden and the Audacity to Ask for What You Want

In this episode, we sit down with licensed social worker and community leader Nyasha Oden, whose life and career are grounded in service, self-growth, and intentional living. From supporting foster youth to serving on local boards like the Buckeye Imagination Museum and the Women’s Fund, Nyasha bri…