Kent In Good Company
Explore the vibrant tapestry of Kent, Ohio, through the lens of its local businesses in the “Kent in Good Company” podcast. Join us as we delve into the stories of Kent’s business owners, unraveling their origins, their endeavors, and the reasons they’ve chosen Kent as their business hub. Whether you’re a local eager to discover new spots or a newcomer seeking insights, this podcast offers a glimpse into the individuals shaping Kent into one of Ohio’s cherished communities. Tune in to the engaging conversations that unfold, revealing the essence of Kent’s flourishing identity.
Episodes
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! Here’s another REWIND episode for you! This is my conversation with Andrew from the Haymaker Farmers’ Market. This is the perfect time of year to reacquaint ourselves with all that the Market has to offer. The produce is fresh, the weather is beautiful, and we all can come together as a community to the Market on a gorgeous Saturday morning. It’s what Kent is all about!
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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! This summer, we are taking a break from new interviews with business owners, and revisiting some of our favorite hidden gem episodes as well as some themed episodes to remind you of all the great fun Kent has to offer this summer. This is one of those themed episodes!
Today, we are talking coffee! Here is a rundown of all the coffee shops in Kent and why I (Katy) lov...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! Here’s another REWIND episode for ya: Susan from Hazelmade! I chose to spotlight Hazelmade again because I just love Susan’s story and I feel she’s a true hidden gem in Kent.
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You can also find Hazlemade products at some local shops including McKay Bricke...
Welcome back to the Kent pod! This is our very first “themed” episode! You’ll get to hear my take on the five best patios in Kent and why I think they’re great. My goal for this episode is to give you some summer evening inspiration. I would love if you made plans with a friend or partner to try out one of these patios after listening. The best part: you’ll be supporting a Kent local business during the summer months, ...
Welcome back to the Kent pod! Over this summer, I’ll be sprinkling some of my favorite hidden gem episodes in with some monologue episodes. This is our first episode of the summer, and it’s one of my favorites! Emily from Emu Tile is a true artist, and we are so lucky to have her here in Kent. Her work is so whimsical and stunning, and she does a great job describing it verbally in this podcast episode! I love seeing a...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! This is our last episode of Season 3! I’m so grateful to all of you for listening to Kent’s organization leader stories. And I’m thrilled for what next season will bring! Season 4 will begin in June, so get ready for some fun, “unconventional” episodes this summer!
Today, I spoke with Andra, the executive director of Leadership Portage County. I admit, I did not know...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! For today’s episode, I spoke with David, the general manager for the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center. David reminded us that not only is this quality hotel placed perfectly downtown, but it exists to bridge the university and the community. It’s a local business with a community purpose just like all the other businesses and organizations we’ve heard from on this po...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! I have been waiting for so long to talk about this local organization! We are talking with Julie and Bengt about the Kent Historical Society today! I am a big history buff, and if you are too, this is a great episode to listen to. We chat about some of Kent’s rich history and the ways we as a community are celebrating it these days, including a 150th birthday party for the Depot.
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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! We are walking a bit down Main Street today to the Kent State University Museum where I spoke to the director, Sarah. Sarah welcomed me into her beautiful office (pictured as the episode artwork), which she later told me used to be the university president’s office! It was quite an experience chatting with her in such a historic and beautiful space. Sarah gave a big nod to the hist...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I spoke with Keleigh from Thresholds Group. Keleigh has the sweetest personality. I wanted to keep talking to her for hours because she is just a genuine person. Keleigh and I also have a lot in common with her being a Kent transplant and having a background in education, so we are kindred spirits for sure! You will love hearing Keleigh’s story, and you will lov...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! For our 50th episode (THANK YOU!), I spoke with Jeff, the founder of Standing Rock Cultural Arts. His colleagues, Cameron and Fred, joined us as well! I was so excited to do an episode about this organization because a couple people have mentioned them as a hidden gem! After talking with them, I can see why it’s such a gem: they do so much for the community to incorporate the arts ...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! Today is a rewind to one of our Season 1 episodes, Alicia from Flourish Plant Mkt. I’ve been really pumped for plants lately with the new weather, and I know I’m not the only one! So I thought this would be a fun episode to bring back.
Alicia and I mentioned Board and Bevy in this episode. We have an episode about that business. Click here to find it in our Season 2 ...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, we are talking with Oliver from Kent Parks and Recreation! We all know who Kent Parks and Rec are, but I had a feeling that we didn’t know about all the programming and events that they offer. So I used this episode as an opportunity to investigate all that we might be missing, and Oliver did NOT disappoint! I hope you have your calendars out because you are goi...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, we are finishing up Foodie February while seamlessly entering into Women’s History Month! Tina from Just Add Cookies spoke with me today, and we talked so much about balance in our lives. She teaches Public Health at Kent State, but she also uses her (delicious) cookies as a creative outlet and a chance to share in joyful occasions with others through goodies. S...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, Calley, the founder and owner of Talk On! If you have any children in your life, this is a really cool episode for you to listen to. I had no idea the types of resources Talk On! offers for kids including speech therapy and occupational therapy. Calley had a crazy story about how the business survived during the pandemic shutdown. I can’t imagine doing that kind...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, Carl, the owner of Franklin Square Deli. I loved what Carl had to say about taking risks and persevering through difficult times in a business. It’s a theme that I’ve seen in many episodes, and it makes me even more grateful that Kent is full of business owners that can weather tough storms.
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, Megan, the Traveling Spa Girl herself tells us about her journey from working in spas to owning one herself. We also talked about facials and what it means to have healthy skin. I even asked Megan a bit of a personal question about her skin, so there’s a teaser for you.
In this episode, Megan and I talk about Scribbles Coffee and The Battleground...
Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I spoke with Tina, the owner (and famous “Hair Jedi”) of Salon NeXt. I love Tina’s story because it just epitomizes the scrappiness that our Kent business owners have. Salon NeXt had small beginnings, but now it’s on arguably the most historic street in downtown Kent! I’m excited for you to hear her story.
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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I spoke with the owner of Hall-Green Agency. Ted and I talked a little bit about insurance, which is what Hall-Green does, but we mostly talked about Kent and why we love it! If you love Kent too, this is an episode you’ll be agreeing with the whole way through.
In this episode, Ted and I mentioned Popped!, The Kent Stage, and a few other small bu...
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