The Confluence Cast

The Confluence Cast


Latest Episodes

16: Local Election Preview
November 07, 2016

Get a breakdown of the local election issues and candidates before going to the polls. Shownotes: Columbus Voted Bond Issues Columbus City Schools Levy COTA Levy

15: Launching a Business in Columbus
October 30, 2016

We’ve talked about what it’s like to run your own business and be an entrepreneur. But what if you’re just getting started? This week, representatives from ECDI talk about how they help businesses get going and the financing options that they have avai...

14: Amy Lay
October 23, 2016

Columbus is home to the nation’s largest resident theater company, Shadowbox Live. Meta-performer Amy Lay sits down to talk about her craft, the importance of play, and why she chose Columbus. Shownotes: Shadowbox Gallery of Echoes The fourth wall Davi...

13: Real Estate
October 16, 2016

There are three things that matter in real estate: location, location, location. While that adage is true, there are a couple more things to know about the Columbus real estate market. In this week’s episode we are talking with Marc Conte from the Down...

12: Compton Construction
October 09, 2016

Starting a business isn’t easy. Truly knowing your role in it is harder. Compton Construction CEO Blake Compton talks about the lifecycle of being a business owner and the virtue of coaches and mentors. Shownotes: Brexton Construction Columbus Building...

11: Coffee Talk
October 02, 2016

How do you take your coffee? You sure? We sat down with two roasters, Crimson Cup and Brioso Coffee, to talk about what makes a good cup of coffee, a bad cup of coffee, fair trade, and a little about running a small business.

10: The Dick & Jane Project
September 25, 2016

How can students be empowered? The Dick & Jane Project thinks they have a solution: songwriting. Their literacy program partners middle schools students with professional musicians to create radio-ready songs; and a little confidence in the process.

9: Bryan Christopher Moss
September 20, 2016

How can we make Columbus a true hub for visual art? We tackle that and more with artist and educator Bryan Christopher Moss in this week’s episode, recorded live at Independents’ Day. Shownotes: Donks CCAD Billy Ireland Cartoon Research Library Wexner ...

8: Equitas Health
September 11, 2016

Formerly known as AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Equitas Health is a state-wide organization that seeks be the gateway to good health for those at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS, for the LGBTQ community, and for those seeking a welcoming healthcare home.

7: Independents’ Day
September 05, 2016

When a group of people that are dedicated to making Columbus awesome get together you get a festival with more than just beers and bands. Independents’ Day, coming up September 17th and 18th in Franklinton,