Tuesdays with Tom Didier - Great stories about excellence in Fort Wayne

Episode 9 - Dan Swartz of Start Fort Wayne

Dan Swartz is the latest guest on the Tuesdays with Tom Didier podcast. Tom wanted to speak with Dan about his experience leaving his home town and returning later on, as well as to get Dan's perspective on the development of the arts and entrepreneurship communities in Fort Wayne. His conversation with Tom Didier touches on a number of topics, including a lively discussion about the history of the Fort Wayne food scene.

Episode 8 - Luke Labas of The Inclusion Institue

Tom Didier and Fort Wayne native Luke Labas have a wide-ranging discussion that focuses on accessibility issues for Fort Wayne residents but covers Luke's decision to pursue work in advocacy for people with disabilities, his career as a power soccer athlete, and even the Fort Wayne Komets upcoming season. Luke's passion for his work is fired by his faith and he is determined to make Fort Wayne a better place to live for all its residents.

Episode 7 - Rob Evans of Blue Flame Hospitality

Tom Didier has an in-depth conversation about Fort Wayne with Rob Evans, Director of Operations at Blue Flame Hospitality. Rob has decades of experience in the hospitality industry in general but specifically has been working in Fort Wayne for many years and is proud to call our community his home. Their conversation touches on his experience working in hotels, how Fort Wayne can do a better job developing homegrown artistic talent, adaptive sports in Fort Wayne at Turnstone, and what future developments might help Fort Wayne grow more.

Episode 6 - Tom's Longtime Friend Chuck MacPherson

Tom wanted to celebrate Independence Day by taking some time with his longtime friend Chuck MacPherson to reminisce about what Fort Wayne was like when they were growing up, talk about some of their Independence Day traditions and share about how things have changed since their school days.

Episode 5 - Kenyon Sivels of the Salvation Army

Tom Didier sits down with Captain Kenyon Sivels of the Salvation Army. Captain Sivels and his wife Melissa are winding down their ministry in Fort Wayne after three years in our community. He has just over ten years of service in The Salvation Army and is preparing for his family's next assignment. They have served in Mason City, Iowa and Watertown, South Dakota in addition to Fort Wayne. Tom and Captain Sivels discuss his experiences that led him to his service in Fort Wayne, what he has seen while serving here, and his favorite stories from his time in our community. He also shares some of the challenge the people he serves face on a daily basis.