Looking Forward Our Way

04/29/2026

Our next episode and newsletter "Why Small Businesses Need Strategy Before Marketing with Darlene Ziebell" is coming Monday. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything we are creating.

We are the first podcast to address today’s critical issues impacting the lives of Ohio adults. Our Expert Guests provide information, resources, and ideas for our listeners at the click of a link!

04/22/2026

Check out our Expert Guest, Darlene Ziebell on her new book, "The Dangerous Myth of Easy Marketing"!

Discover why most marketing fails in The Dangerous Myth of Easy Marketing – How It Really Works by Darlene M. Ziebell. Learn how to fix broken strategies, align your business model, and turn marketing into real revenue.

04/20/2026

Losing a job or navigating workplace uncertainty can take a significant emotional toll. Fear of failure and self-doubt are nearly universal, affecting everyone from entry-level employees to top executives. The modern workplace, with its rapidly evolving demands, business decisions outside individual control, and even impersonal experiences like digital hiring processes, can amplify these negative feelings.

Expert recruiter Ken Lazar joins Looking Forward Our Way hosts Brett Johnson My Podcast Guy and Carol Ventresca to explore the emotional pitfalls facing employees and offers actionable advice for staying resilient and plotting a successful career path. Join us for this insightful, inspiring episode!

Prepare for change, treat each setback as a learning opportunity, and focus on your broader ambitions. This reduces self-doubt.

04/19/2026

Looking Forward Our Way is proud to have hosted Tammy Wharton, CEO of Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland. In case you missed their report, "State of the Girls", we've included it on our website. Find out about the stregth and power of young girls and young women in our community, as well as the challenges they face. Carol Ventresca My Podcast Guy

The 2025 Ohio: State of the Girl Report reports on the social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being of girls across the state.

04/06/2026

We welcome Phil Washburn, President and CEO of The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, to discuss an often daunting life transition: downsizing a home.

Instead of focusing on the typical headaches—packing, moving, donating, and sometimes discarding cherished items—we explore how Central Ohio’s Furniture Bank turns these challenging moments into opportunities for community impact, sustainability, and even personal fulfillment. Join us! Carol Ventresca My Podcast Guy Looking Forward Our Way

Downsizing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The Furniture Bank is proof that with their Downsizing With a Heart program.

04/06/2026

We are the first podcast to address today’s critical issues impacting the lives of Ohio adults. Our Expert Guests provide information, resources, and ideas for our listeners at the click of a link!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to you and your family!

04/04/2026

Our next newsletter "Making Moving Easier with Furniture Bank of Central Ohio" is coming Monday. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything we're creating.

We are the first podcast to address today’s critical issues impacting the lives of Ohio adults. Our Expert Guests provide information, resources, and ideas for our listeners at the click of a link!

03/30/2026

Property taxes remain one of the most discussed—and misunderstood—aspects of local government in Ohio. With skyrocketing home values, triennial property value assessments, and ongoing debates at the state level, understanding how property taxes work and their impact on communities is more important than ever.

Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano offers expert insight into the challenges and changes facing the property tax system. That includes what taxpayers can do to ensure fairness and take advantage of available exemptions. Catch-up with Looking Forward Our Way on this ever-changing issue and protect your home and your finances! Carol Ventresca My Podcast Guy

We chat with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano about the triennial property value assessments and tax relief options.

03/30/2026

Our next newsletter "Understanding Property Taxes and Relief Efforts" is coming tomorrow. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.

We are the first podcast to address today’s critical issues impacting the lives of Ohio adults. Our Expert Guests provide information, resources, and ideas for our listeners at the click of a link!

03/18/2026

So what should you do when you lose your wallet/pocket purse/purse - or whatever you keep your ID and credit cards in? Here you go!

Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

03/16/2026

As the economy continuously evolves, job seekers encounter new challenges and shifting expectations. From artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring processes to growing demands from employers, the path to employment isn’t what it used to be. Especially for mature adults returning to the workforce.

Hosts Brett Johnson from My Podcast Guy and Carol Ventresca sat down with Jami Kline Phillips , Employment Specialist at New Directions Career Center, to unpack these changes and explore how Central Ohio’s resources can make a difference.