Mikaela Hunt

01/31/2026

One of the quiet (but necessary) griefs of adulthood is realizing that some people aren’t going where you’re going. And as you shift away from them it’s okay to not feel 100%. Here are a few ideas on how to tackle that grief over time:

➡️ Acknowledge without blame.
➡️ Release the pressure to “fix it”.
➡️ Look for people on a similar journey that will energize you!

01/26/2026

I used to think leadership meant carrying more. Now I think it means being selective about what you carry.

Think warm thoughts today, speak up on important things- but don’t try to find a solution for every situation. Your energy is too precious 😉

01/19/2026

Legit. I deal with a version of this every dang day. I guess “you’re welcome” act.2.popcorn and Sam's Club? While I mourn the state of this bedroom..

01/19/2026

This month, I keep coming back to this truth: Leadership isn’t about having perfect clarity at the start of something. It’s about choosing what matters even when you can’t see the entire path.

Martin Luther King Jr. said it better than anyone: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Anyone else been there?

I can't wait for perfect timing.
I don't need consensus.
I choose direction and purpose first.
I trust the rest of the path will reveal itself as I move.

Grateful today for Dr. King, for his courage, his words, and the reminder that progress has always required brave first steps. 🤍

01/18/2026

Serious question. Don’t come at me- I really want to know. What is the obsession with “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max? It was ALL OVER network news this week and Saturday Night Live parodied it last night. This moderate Gen Xer needs some understanding because it’s A LOT. I watched the first episode- so spill your thoughts!

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01/17/2026

It’s a season of choosing long-term peace over short-term harmony. Not everyone loves that, but (for me) life makes sense this way. 🕊️

01/15/2026

Worth a read today- as you think about LIFE ❤️

01/09/2026

👋 Quick question! Are you a member of the 2% Club? I have a feeling a lot of you could be. This means you have a pension and some other kind of savings. If so, come to this FREE event where I’m interviewing Peak Retirement Planning's Joe Schmitz Jr. about his new book and the tactics you may not be using!!

We’ll be at the National Veterans Memorial & Museum next week on January 15th from 6:30-7:30p. SHARE this with a police officer, firefighter, teacher, retired military member or union worker that you know!

A couple highlights about Joe’s team:
✨ #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, OH by Inc. 5000
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01/06/2026

Some people change your life by believing in you.

Ten years ago, Mindy Drayer did that for me when she invited me to help build What Matters. NBC4 had unexpectedly ended my contract under new management and Mindy saw my value as a storyteller and community connector when I was feeling like I had very little.

Yesterday, we wrapped our final show after a decade of long-form storytelling, laughter, and meaningful (sometimes hard) community conversations. I’m so proud of what we created together.

I’m stepping back from radio for a bit to work on a couple of important public education campaigns for the state of Ohio and a few other personal projects, while Mindy continues on a new station (more soon!). I won’t be far and will be back in studio to support her next chapter as I’m able.

Mindy’s allowed me to step back to stay aligned with my heart and what I’m building next in a world that is digitally bound in the way we receive information but need more inspiration and education. It’s truly a gift.

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover ten years of partnership, familyship, fun, and impact we’ve had. We watched our kids grow, loved ones pass, and the world change. We experienced life together. We hope we had you thinking more, learning more, and experiencing our Central Ohio community in new ways through the partners we brought onto the show and the authentic conversations we stirred up on News Radio 610 WTVN.

We always end the show on a particular note - and I’m going to riff on it a little bit tonight as we close this chapter. No matter what life brings, we hope you spend some time doing what matters. 💛

01/05/2026

It’s National Trivia Day! I have a riddle. Does that count? It can sometimes be more fun 😉 “The man was afraid to go home, because a man with a mask was there.” Any guesses on what that means?

01/04/2026

Big Announcement! Tune into What Matters.