A Greater Dayton with Dan Edwards

Dayton's Spiritual Power Couple, Moving Forward With The Foward's

EP 124: In the midst of planning a major gala featuring the Dayton Unit of the NAACP, [http://naacpdayton.org] unit President Derrick and wife Tiwona Foward [http://naacpdayton.org]sat down with host Dan Edwards [http://dje1959@gmail.com] to talk about the loss of Derrick's first wife and how Tiwona reentered his life 4 years later to make his life whole again. Derrick and Tiwona, a second generation educator, are writing the next chapter of their lives together with grace, service to others and God at the center of everything they do. Their wedding was a ceremony for the decades as Derrick proposed on stage of the NAACP National Image Awards show. Derrick also talks about his sports career that taught him how to be a strong team builder, helping others shine at the core of his leadership. Please share this inspirational podcast.

GETTING REVVED-UP ABOUT DAYTON'S URBAN, ROOFTOP GO KART TRACK!

EP 123: How do we keep the momentum in downtown Dayton [http://aviationtrailinc.org]? How do we break that U.D. [http://universityofdayton.org] W.S.U [http://wrightstateuniversity.org] and Wright-Patt [http://wright-pattersonairforcebase.gov] bubble that mysteriously prevents people from experiencing Downtown Dayton [http://downtowndaytonpartnership.org] that is enjoying a continued renaissance? Well,Peter Benkendorf, [http://colab@daytoncollaboratory.org]founder of The Dayton Collaboratory [http://daytoncollaboratory.org], a downtown Dayton [http://cityofdayton.org] think tank believes he has the solution..and he's getting the attention of national and local planners. Imagine a roof-top Go Kart track on the top level of the City of Dayton Transportation Center Garage next to the Dayton Convention Center. [http://daytonconventioncenter.com] It would be the only attraction of it's kind in the country. Can it become an economic driver that links the Oregon District, [http://oregondistrict.com]Water Street District [http://waterstreetdistrict.com]and Fireblocks District [http://fireblocksdistrict.com]together? Join host Dan Edwards [http://dje1959@icloud.com]as he explores the possibilities of Race Dayton! Would you come join us and take a ride?  Please like and share with your racey friends!

Wandering Dave Jennings, Pouring Love and Life Into Every Craft Brew!

EP # 122: With this episode, I originally intended to focus on the health and vitality of the craft brewing industry in the Dayton Region [http://aviationtrailinc.org] and the incredible impact it's had on our community. What I ended up with was one of the most emotionally stirring podcasts I've ever recorded. Dave Jennings [http://wanderinggriffin.com], an Air Force [http://wpafb.af.mil] brat who now, along with his wife, owns and operates the successful Wandering Griffin [http://wanderinggriffin.com]Restaurant and Brewery off Colonel Glenn Highway in Beavercreek, Ohio [http://beavercreekohio.gov]shares a master class in surviving personal tragedy. In a raw interview, Dave talks about how brewing has actually been medicinal and therapeutic in getting him through the loss of his parents and son in a tragic car accident. Just as a singer pays tribute to loved ones in song, Dave has done the same by pouring his emotions of extreme grief into tribute beers to help him remember loved ones while honoring their legacy. I hope you enjoy this "Wandering" interview...I certainly did!  Please share the love! Cheers!! Dan

Jill Kingston, Founder of Brigids's Path: Facing Financial Crisis

EP # 121: In a follow-up interview, Host Dan Edwards [http://www.dje1959@icloud.com] returns to Brigid's Path in Kettering,Ohio  to speak to founder Jill Kingston [http://www.jill@brigidspath.org] about her unique facility, one of only five health care organizations in the country providing specialized care for babies and mothers exposed to Substance Use Disorder Problems. For the past eight years, Brigid's Path has walked along side these struggling moms by providing a full nursing staff with 24/7 care providing therapeutic handling of their babies while going through painful withdrawal and unwavering support through their eventual recovery. Due to funding changes, their future is in question as they have been forced to make heartbreaking cut-backs, turning away desperate moms and their babies. Financial help is needed now to keep this important service that shares grace for the past, support for the present and hope for the future. Please listen and share this podcast to see how you can help.

Corinthian Campbell, Johnny Catalano. It's Time to Take Independent Films Seriously!

Ep # 120: Host Dan Edwards [http://dje1959@icloud.com]talks with Dayton-based film makers Corinthian Campbell [http://pastimefilm.com]and Johnny Catalano [http://pastimefilm.com]about their labor of love, Pastime [http://pastimefilm.com], a heartwarming story about a young man coming of age in the Midwest over the course of one messy summer. In a very candid discussion, Campbell 21, shares the pressures and struggles of making a full length film in his directing debut. Joined by Associate Producer Catalano, the two also talk about the health of the Dayton Film Industry [http://filmdayton.com]and it's pivotal role in providing quality cast members while utilizing the richness of the Dayton region's varied locations in a well crafted movie everyone can relate to.  "Are you craving something different in your next movie? Then take independent films seriously!" Corinthian Campbell