The (Not-So) Kid Journalist with Jaden Jefferson

Keeping Up With The Come Up, Part 5

Hosts Libby and Riley take "On the Come Up" listeners through some of the issues Gen Z is currently facing, from challenges in today's job market to navigating an evolving professional landscape, and share opportunities for growth among young professionals. They are joined by Executive Producer Chris Peiffer for an intergenerational conversation between Gen Z and Gen X, exploring ways to bridge the generational gap in the workplace. Chris shares his advice for young professionals, tests his knowledge in a Gen Z slang pop quiz, and reveals his current Roman Empire.

The (Not-So) Kid Journalist with Jaden Jefferson

Local and National journalist Jaden Jefferson had a unique beginning to his career. At just 11 years old, Jaden got the opportunity to interview Senator Elizabeth Warren, turning into a whirlwind period of public appearances as the “kid journalist.” But Jaden didn’t get into this industry for the warmth of the public eye. Now, an 18-year-old preparing for his freshman year in college, Jaden spends this episode discussing why he pursued journalism with a focus on politics, the state of the media industry, and how external factors like sustainable business models and AI are impacting journalists around the country.

Helping Others Helps Yourself with Noah Fox

Court Services Specialist Noah Fox didn’t have a traditional path to the Toledo Municipal Court. A Toledo native, Noah spent years working at Midwest Centers managing cases of people in recovery, something particularly meaningful to him after dealing with his own experience of finding sobriety. Noah discusses being a non-traditional college student, his relationship with recovery and helping others in the community, engaging with Toledo as a young professional, and, of course, his Roman Empire.

A Storybook Life with Nicole Tuttle-Robb

Nicole Tuttle-Robb is a multifaceted storyteller. A published author with a background and community presence in theatre, Nicole finds herself always focused on storytelling, communication, and community. But that’s not even her day job, where Nicole has the role of Community Outreach and Education Coordinator at the Toledo Area Sanitary District. In this role, she’s able to bring her skills from the arts into creating engaging presentations to take into schools and educational social media posts. Nicole shares her writing process, her theatrical journey, the importance of transferable skills, and, of course, her Roman Empire.

Sales Meets Swag with Kelsey Boyer

Outside Sales Representative Kelsey Boyer has heard a million times that the type of sales she’s in at Front Door Marketing translates to trinkets and trash. Kelsey, a BGSU graduate, knows that sales and marketing is more than what people traditionally think. Kelsey joins hosts Libby and Riley to talk about the importance of Front Door Marketing’s work in raising awareness for company brands, and how networking and putting yourself out there can make all the difference in your personal and professional life. She also discusses her involvement with EPIC Toledo and Leadership Toledo, and, of course, her Roman Empire.