Episodes
How 3D Printing Could Make Housing Attainable Again In Topeka | Chris Stemler
We sit down with Chris Stemler of Trident Homes to hear how a giant concrete 3D printer is being used to build a real home in Topeka. We dig into why a...
The Truth About Startups Nobody Talks About in Topeka, KS | Austin Roberson
We talk with Austin Robertson about why people sit on great ideas, what it really takes to build a startup, and how pain tolerance shows up as a practi...
From Professor to President: Leading Washburn Forward | Dr. Mazachek
We sit down with Washburn University President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek to trace her path from professor to president and what she refuses to lose as Washb...
How Raising Cane’s Turns First-Time Guests Into Caniacs In Topeka, KS | Kansas Leadership Team
We sit down with the Raising Cane’s Kansas leadership team to unpack how “one love” turns chicken fingers into a loyal fanbase in Topeka and beyond. We...
Inside Trash Mountain Project: Topeka Leaders, Global Impact | Dave Henry
We sit down with Dave Henry, executive director of @Trashmountain , to unpack how local-led partnerships transform communities living on the edges of...
How Unified Leadership Across The City Is Transforming Topeka | Molly Howey
We share how a unified partnership model accelerates real wins for Topeka, from downtown housing to an aviation jobs strategy at Forbes Field. We also ...
Recruiting, Culture, and Competing for Championships In Topeka, KS | Brett Ballard
A fast start meets a firm identity as Coach Brett Ballard shares how Washburn rebuilt around culture, clarity, and community support. We dig into Lee A...
From Topeka, KS To 61 Million YouTube Views | Andy McKee
We trace Andy McKee’s path from Topeka guitar classes to a 61 million view breakout, touring the world while keeping family first. He plays Drifting an...
From Wyoming To Washburn: Building Teams & Culture In Topeka | Lora Westling
We talk with head coach Lora Westling about building a program on high standards and real care, recruiting with intention in the portal era, and why jo...









