In the Making by Michael R. Betz
In The Making is a podcast for anyone navigating life’s in-between moments — those times when you’re figuring out what’s next, whether by choice or circumstance. Hosted by Michael Betz, In The Making dives into real, raw conversations with people who are chasing new dreams, rebuilding after setbacks, or simply trying to find themselves along the way. From young professionals just starting out, to mid-career pivots, to second (or third) acts later in life — this show is for anyone who feels like they should have it all figured out, but doesn’t. You’ll hear honest stories of resilience, heartbr
Episodes
From Colombia to Queens to the kitchens of Cincinnati, Chef José Salazar has crafted more than menus—he’s built a legacy. In this episode of In The Making, José joins Michael R. Betz to explore the full story behind his culinary journey, creative risks, and community-first approach to leadership.
🎧 In this episode, we cover:
Growing up between two cultures and cuisines 🌎
Training under legends like Jean-Georges and Thomas Keller
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What if staying in one place could take you everywhere?
Corrie Loeffler has lived nearly every chapter of the Spelling Bee’s story—from childhood competitor to Executive Director—and as the Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary, she joins host Michael Betz to reflect on the power of legacy, learning, and leadership with heart.
In this conversation, Corrie opens up about:
Her journey from speller to national leader
Launching the Beel...
Join host Michael Ryan Betz for an inspiring conversation with Cincinnati radio host, comedian, and creative spirit Natalie Jones.
Natalie shares the real story behind her bold career pivots, putting family first, chasing dreams, and finding joy—even in the messiest seasons of life.
In this episode:
🏡 Prioritizing family over career without regrets
🎙️ Finding identity through music and radio
🧘♀️ Staying grounded with mov...
In this episode of In The Making, host Michael Ryan Betz sits down with the legendary indie-pop band BETTY—Elizabeth Ziff, Amy Ziff, and Alyson Palmer—for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation.
With nearly four decades of fearless authenticity behind them, BETTY shares:
How their activism began at the height of the AIDS crisis
The political roots of their work in Washington, D.C.
Stories of motherhood on the road (i...
🎙 Host: Michael R. Betz | Guest: Eron Bucciarelli
📅 Episode Drop: Thursday @ 10AM EST
What happens when a platinum-selling drummer, grief, and a broken system collide? You get BeyondWill, and the remarkable reinvention of Eron Bucciarelli.
In this heartfelt and future-forward episode of In The Making, host Michael Betz talks with Eron about the moment his father handed him an envelope—and how it became the blueprint for a digital es...
In this episode of IN THE MAKING, host Michael R. Betz reconnects with longtime friend and M&A executive Brandon Blewett for a raw, reflective, and unexpectedly hilarious conversation about navigating life’s in-between moments.
Brandon has worked on over $210 billion in corporate transactions and currently leads corporate development for a $1B private equity–backed platform. But this story isn’t about the corner office—it's ...
In this episode of In The Making, host Michael Betz sits down with creative powerhouse Lauren Worley—founder of Blue Cardinal Village—to talk about what it means to redefine success, why founders need a little delusional optimism, and how the hardest work is staying true to yourself.
From walking away from the “dream job” to embracing creative pivots, Lauren shares insights for anyone navigating change, doubt, or big leaps.
🎧 What Y...
In this powerful episode of In The Making, host Michael Betz (@michaelryanbetz) sits down with Camie Berardi, a leading maternal health advocate and B2B strategist at Tinyhood, to talk about the future of parenting, the broken systems working families face, and what it means to pivot careers with purpose.
With a background in healthcare policy and experience at organizations like the NYS Department of Health and Children’s Hospital ...
🎙 Welcome to Episode 2 of In The Making with Michael Betz!
In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Fogarty, Founder of Cherry Willow Apparel, a mission-driven clothing brand building a community of advocates to end homelessness.
Matt opens up about what inspired him to leave the traditional startup world to create something rooted in empathy, advocacy, and impact. From launching a brand with heart to training for a 500+ mile bike ...
🚨 Sneak Peek 🚨
In this preview of In The Making Episode 2, Matt Foggarty gets real about what it means to take risks, let go of the script, and build something that feels right—even when it doesn’t look “right” to others.
We talk about:
Walking away from certainty
The emotional side of leadership
What it means to redefine success on your own terms
🎧 Don’t miss the full episode dropping Thursday, March 27 — available on Ap...
In this premiere episode of In The Making, host Michael Betz (@theredstick) sits down with Stevi Carr, founder of WISe Wellness Guild, entrepreneur, and advocate for whole-self wellness and leadership. Stevi shares her journey of navigating career pivots, redefining success, and embracing wellness as a strategy for resilience.
💡 We discuss:
✅ The power of pivots—when & how to make a big career or life shift
✅ How whole-se...
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