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
The Formula for Demystifying Mixology with Katie Slonim (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Katie Slonim, founder of Mixo Indy, stops by the studio to discuss how she transformed her passion for cocktails into a successful business teaching mixology worksho…
Creating Safe and Affirming Spaces for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers with Bryggs Krater (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Bryggs Krater stops by the studio to talk about the work they do at their queer nonprofit organization, Y'all, a mutual aid organization that supports Indiana's tran…
Cookie-fying Filipino Flavors with Salamat Cookies!
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Mike Francis Williams II and Mama Odie, the mother-son duo behind Salamat Cookies!, stop by the studio to talk about the first nationwide Filipino-inspir…
Chasing What's Worthwhile with Hang Doan
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Hang Doan, a Gen Z digital native, artist, filmmaker, and creator, stops by the studio for the second time to expand on our conversation from February's …
Building Authentic Relationships with FrancesMary Loughead
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, FrancesMary Loughead, founder of BFF Indy, stops by the studio to talk about the power and importance of building authentic relationships. FrancesMary, o…
The Original Gary Gee on Building with Clay and Living with Purpose
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Naptown's very own Gary Gee welcomes us to his studio to talk about his creative journey and personal growth within the Indianapolis arts community. Gary…
Collaboration Over Competition with Sarah Harker (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Sarah Harker, former nurse turned business consultant, stops by the studio to talk about her work supporting female founders of small businesses in Indianapolis, hel…
From Stage to Strategy with Kelsee B. Hankins (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Kelsee B. Hankins, actor and arts marketer in Indianapolis, stops by the studio to highlight the city's vibrant but often overlooked performing arts scene. Kelsee di…
30 Years of Indy Pride with Jose Castillo Jimenez (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Jose Castillo Jimenez, President of Indy Pride, drops by the studio to share about the organization's journey over its 30-year history, emphasizing its commitment to…
The Art of Affirming Creative Expression and Curiosity with Jingo M. de la Rosa
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, prolific Indianapolis-based artists Jingo M. de la Rosa joins the show to talk about his journey as an artist, educator, and father. Jingo shares how cre…
The Work of Words with Chantel Massey
On this episode of Conversation Piece, award-winning poet, educator, and founder of Unlearn Arts Chantel Massey stops by the studio to discuss her transformative MFA experience, the power of writing …
Authenticity on the Menu with Youssef Boudarine & Ariel Hendrickson
On this episode of Conversation Piece, Youssef Boudarine and Ariel Hendrickson, two dynamic forces in Indianapolis' culinary scene, join Conversation Piece to discuss their community-driven hospitali…
The Fight for Indianapolis' Public Schools with Tina Ahlgren & Ronak Shah
On this episode of Conversation Piece, middle school teachers and advocates for public education Tina Ahlgren and Ronak Shah stop by to discuss the complexities and challenges facing Indianapolis' pu…
For the Love of Music with Parish Butler (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Parish Butler stops by to talk about his deep love of music. Parish shares his journey from Limewire baby, his first experience with Kanye West's music (Through the …
Closing Out Loud with Leslie Bailey (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Leslie Bailey stops by to discuss the heaviness that is closing her business, Maven Space. Leslie shares how she came to this decision, the process of winding down t…
The Value of Relationships with Matt Hadley (The Open Door Sessions)
On this episode of The Open Door, Matt Hadley stops by to talk about why relationships are our most valuable asset. Matt shares how he was first inspired to start building relationships, where we can…
Connected Through May with Lindsay Labas (500 Festival)
On this episode of Conversation Piece, Lindsay Labas, Vice President of Marketing Communications at the 500 Festival, stops by the studio to talk all things 500 Festival. First, Lindsay shares her jo…
Mastering the Work with Lateva Woolfork & Starla Kay Mathis (Create. Connect. Collab.)
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Starla Kay Mathis and Lateva Woolfolk, founders of Create. Connect. Collab. (CCC), an organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, stop by t…
Emergency Episode: Advocating for IPS with Allissa Impink
Attacks on public education have seen an exponential increase as of this most recent presidential election. In Indiana, a flurry of bills aimed at stripping (and ultimately dissolving) resource from …
Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart with Sirius Blvck & Scott Matelic
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Sirius Blvck and Scott Matelic drop by the studio to talk about their recent album, Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart (available now!). The duo delves into…