Conversation Piece Podcast
Your place to discover the untold stories of Indianapolis through the perspectives of all its incredible people.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 173
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
There’s Space for EVERYONE at the Indiana Blind Children's Foundation | Laura Alvarado | The Open Door 8
In this episode of The Open Door, Laura Alvarado, CEO of the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation, drops by the studio to discuss empowering students with vision impairments, the foundation’s evolving…
This is not a takedown. This is a process of healing. This is tough f*cking love. | Elise Shrock
On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Elise Shrock shares how radical curiosity, recovery, and community-centered leadership have shaped her life and work as an advocate, political strategist…
Indianapolis isn’t amazing because of what it is—it’s amazing because of who lives here. | Michael Zarick | The Open Door 7
On this episode of The Open Door, Michael Zarick, creator of Third Space Indy, shares how riding the bus, podcasting on the street, and embracing serendipity has helped him build community, connect t…
Escapism Doesn't Mean Ignoring Reality | Chris Aragon | The Open Door 7
On this episode of The Open Door, creative and pop culture critic Chris Aragon drops by the studio to explore how film, TV, and music offer both an escape and a mirror to our reality, while diving in…
Escapism Doesn't Mean Ignoring Reality | Chris Aragon | The Open Door 7
On this episode of The Open Door, creative and pop culture critic Chris Aragon drops by the studio to explore how film, TV, and music offer both an escape and a mirror to our reality, while diving in…
Creating the Community You've Been Searching For | Emily Mellentine | The Open Door 7
On this episode of The Open Door, Emily Mellentine shares how building spaces like Writings From Her Corner and (the exclusively announced on this show!) The Haute Spot helps cultivate connection, vu…
How Am I Going to Teach Our Kids to Be Asian? | Patrick Armstrong
In this deeply personal episode, guest-host Madeline Mackinnon turns the mic toward regular host Patrick Armstrong to explore his identity journey as a Korean American adoptee, his reflections on com…
Building a brand with grit and heart with TRUE DIRTBAG (Lionel Hardin + Eli Fooliano)
On this week's episode, Lionel Hardin and Eli Fooliano of True Dirtbag stop by to share the raw, resilient journey behind their lifestyle and fashion brand, born from music, friendship, and creative …
Creating with intention and giving out flowers with Amiah Mims (sponsored by Indy Arts Council)
On this week's episode, Amiah Mims, designer, muralist, and founder of Works by Mimsy, stops by the show to talk about her art, which is featured across Indianapolis and now center stage for WNBA All…
Real talk and radical joy with Jenny Boyts
On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Jenny Boyts, the powerhouse CEO of Forty5 Presents, stops by to unpack how sports, identity, and community shaped her life’s mission to convene inclusive…
Creating art among like-minded misfits with Michael Herrick
On this episode of Conversation Piece, Michael Herrick, a prolific music video director, stops by the studio to talk about some of his favorite things he's ever done. Michael shares how his career ha…
Forging identity on the court and in the studio with Mikey Levine (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Mikey Levine, a creative and musician from Indianapolis, to discuss identity, culture, and the transformative power of humility in personal and professional growth. …
Creating radically inclusive spaces for the disabled community with Connor Edwards (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Connor Edwards, CEO of Limitless Ability, stops by to discuss his mission of fostering inclusivity for people with disabilities through grassroots events like inclus…
Propagating green spaces and discovering our stories with Natalie Harris (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Natalie Harris, B2B operations and events manager at Grounded Floral Co., stops by to share her journey of returning to Indianapolis and her passion for plants. Nata…
Embracing wholeness and leading the way with Mali Bacon
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, cultural entrepreneur and creative executive Mali Bacon drops by the studio to reflect on her journey of introspection, healing, and leadership in Indian…
Pacers Over Everything and the Long Way Around with Hannah Roeschlein
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, hilarious comedian and Indianapolis native Hannah Roeschlein stops by the studio to discuss her journey from Indiana to Chicago, the cultural influences …
Building Inclusive Creative Community with AIGA Indianapolis
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, board members of AIGA Indianapolis - Justin Muse, Genevieve Gardner, Leah Brinkman, Maximino Eslava, and Gail Godwin - stop by the studio to discuss how …
Cultivating Global Mindsets in the Midwest with Ephraim Palmero
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Ephraim Palmeiro, a dedicated community advocate with a global upbringing, drops by the studio to discuss his journey from international roots to becomin…
Stepping Into Your Power with Sonal Sheth Zawarhi
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, award-winning leadership and lifestyle coach Sonal Sheth Zawarhi stops by the studio to talk about her family's journey from India to Brooklyn to Oxford,…
Building Indianapolis's First Direct Care Gynecology Practice with Dr. Taylor Hahn (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, board-certified OBGYN Dr. Taylor Hahn stops by the studio to talk about pioneering Indianapolis's first direct care gynecology practice that operates outside the ins…