In The Know In The 920

Technology is everywhere, and it's changing the way we live, work, and connect! Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Aslinn Merriman and Kelly Decker of Women in Tech Wisconsin to talk about the evolving world of technology and how they're helping break down barriers and create more opportunities for women in the industry.

From the shift toward cashless payments and mobile banking to the technology used in real estate, podcast p...

There's something special about experiencing the performing arts live, and Maria Van Laanen knows firsthand just how powerful those moments can be! In this special bonus episode, Kelly & Nick are joined by Maria of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to talk about her journey into the world of theater and the incredible impact the arts can have on a community.

Maria shares how her curiosity led her from selling tickets and wor...

When women and girls have the resources and opportunities to succeed, the entire community benefits. Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Julie Keller with the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region to talk about the organization’s more than 30-year mission of breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women and girls.

Julie shares how the Women’s Fund began when 100 women and some men each donated $...

Being Miss Wisconsin is about so much more than wearing a crown. Kelly & Nick are joined by Miss Wisconsin 2026, Jordenne Butler, to talk about the journey that started when she was just 13 years old and eventually led her to representing communities across the state.

Jordenne shares how watching her dance teacher win Mrs. Wisconsin in 2009 first opened her eyes to the world of competitions and the scholarship opportunities that...

Out of unimaginable loss came a mission to help others. In this special bonus episode, Kelly & Nick are joined by Brian Randall of Kalico Forest, a nonprofit created to honor the lives of his sister, nephew, and unborn niece who were lost to domestic violence.

Brian shares the deeply personal story behind Kalico Forest, including how the organization was named after his sister’s jewelry brand and how her story opened his e...

Sometimes the most unexpected experiences end up shaping where you go next. Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Jason Davis of Oshkosh Tattoo & Good Girl Piercing to talk about the unique path that led him into the tattoo and piercing industry.

Jason shares how it all started while he was attending college in Oshkosh and had such a positive experience getting his ear pierced that it stuck with him for years. After graduatin...

Energy efficiency might sound complicated, but Cody Crouse and Mark Garrigan are here to make it make sense! Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Cody and Mark from Focus on Energy to talk about energy savings, where our energy is actually going, and why efficiency is becoming an increasingly important conversation.

Cody shares how his career started in the HVAC industry, eventually he saw just how much heating and cooling can i...

Kindness has no age limit, and Katelyn Much is proof of that! In this special bonus episode, Kelly & Nick are joined by 9-year-old Katelyn of Katelyn’s Kindness to talk about her incredible passion for giving back and making other people smile.

It all started on Katelyn’s fifth birthday when, instead of asking her friends for presents, she asked them to give to others. She’s continued that tradition ever since,...

Some of the best experiences happen around the table! Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Brianne Delaine of Personal Plate Culinary Services to talk about her lifelong love of cooking and how that passion grew into creating personalized culinary experiences for others.

Brianne shares how it all started back in middle school, when she and her friends would spend Sunday nights creating five-course dinners together. That love for...

Sometimes the most meaningful missions are born from the hardest experiences. In this bonus episode, Kelly & Nick are joined by Cindy Reffke, Executive Director of Prevent Suicide Fox Cities, for an important conversation during Suicide Awareness Month.

Cindy shares how losing her brother-in-law to suicide 18 years ago ultimately led her to become involved with Prevent Suicide Fox Cities. What began as an opportunity to serve on...

Finding the right healthcare resources shouldn't have to be complicated. Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Renee and Olivia Durocher of Any Lab Test Now and ARCpoint Labs of Green Bay to talk about how they're helping fill a gap in private healthcare within the community.

Renee shares what inspired her to pursue business ownership and why she wanted to create something that combined her professional experience with an opportu...

Comedy doesn't just happen on stage. It takes someone behind the scenes to bring it all together. In this bonus episode, Kelly & Nick sit down with Lyle Sidney, founder of Fox Valley Comedy, to talk about how he built a thriving comedy scene throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

Lyle shares how he unexpectedly found his way into the comedy world through promotions and marketing, despite being more comfortable behind the scenes than in...

From a college side hustle to three thriving businesses before the age of 30, Taylor Miller's entrepreneurial journey has been anything but ordinary. This week, Kelly & Nick turn the tables as Taylor shares the story behind Miller Highlights, how the business got its start, and the path that led her into real estate and home development.

Taylor opens up about the realities of running multiple businesses, balancing work and life,...

The path to better health can look different for everyone! Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Rebecca Rennert of the Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery to talk about her journey into nursing and how it ultimately led to her passion for wellness and preventative care.

Rebecca shares how an experience with the incredible nursing staff during her husband’s surgery inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare. From s...

Cleaning up what others won’t is exactly what Nikki Torgerson and her team do best! Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Nikki, owner of Advanced Bed Bug Preparation, to talk about the evolution of her business and the exciting transition into Advanced Cleaning Experts.

What started five years ago specializing in bed bug preparation has grown into a team that tackles everything from bed bug and cockroach cleanups to hoardi...

A career built on compassion starts with a desire to help others. Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Dr. Todd Michael Van Ye of the Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery to discuss his nearly 30-year journey of caring for patients through both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Inspired at a young age by the Flying Doctors of Africa, Dr. Van Ye shares how that dream led him to build a practice centered on exceptional p...

Some keepsakes are more than fabric. They're a way to hold onto the people and moments that matter most. Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Michele Hansen, owner of Tipsy's Treasures, to hear the heartfelt story behind her business of transforming cherished clothing into meaningful keepsakes.

After years of working as a caregiver, Michele combined her passion for helping others with her creativity, crafting memory bears, quilt...

There's never a shortage of things to talk about in Northeast Wisconsin! This week, Kelly & Nick are catching up on the latest listings hitting the market, sharing local updates, and diving into everything happening around the Fox Cities.

They discuss the exciting future of EAA's Discovery Park and how it's set to inspire the next generation through hands-on aviation and STEM experiences. Plus, they put each other to the test wi...

Faith, purpose, and perseverance have been at the heart of James Marketing from the very beginning. Kelly & Nick are joined this week by Kyle Hackbarth and Jada Bartman to share the story of how a marketing agency that started in a spare bedroom grew into a thriving team serving businesses across the region.

Kyle reflects on the encouragement that inspired him to take a leap of faith, the meaning behind the James Marketing name,...