Ep. 20: Amanda Miceli - Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Building Bold Communities

Ep. 20: Amanda Miceli - Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Building Bold Communities

Amanda Miceli believes connection begins with courage. In this episode of The Lantern, the founder of The Bold Marketing Agency shares how a creative mindset, a passion for people, and a willingness to trust her instincts helped her build a growing business centered on authentic branding and intentional community. Ryan and Amanda discuss entrepreneurship, mentorship, personal growth, and the importance of slowing down long enough to listen to yourself and others. From launching fashion shows and mastermind groups to creating a conversation card game focused on meaningful dialogue, Amanda explains why some of the most powerful opportunities begin with simply asking bold questions.

Ep. 19: Justin Kavlie – From Camera to Classroom

In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with UW–Green Bay assistant professor and documentary filmmaker Justin Kavlie. With a background that spans psychology, media production, and a PhD in communication, Justin shares how curiosity and a desire for deeper connection led him from the business world back into the classroom. Ryan and Justin explore the role of storytelling in film, the importance of hands-on creativity, and why giving students the freedom to experiment can unlock powerful learning. Drawing on his work in documentary filmmaking and his passion for mentorship, Justin reflects on how stories—especially those rooted in overlooked communities—can create impact far beyond the screen.

Ep. 18: Jenene Calloway- Leadership, Values, and the Next Generation

In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with Dr. Jenene Calloway, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Schreiber Foods and founder of the Calloway Leadership Collective. With a background in industrial-organizational psychology and global leadership, Jenene brings both academic insight and real-world experience to her work developing leaders and strengthening organizations. Ryan and Jenene explore how values are shaped across generations, why today’s young people inspire her optimism, and what it means to lead with clarity in a complex world. Drawing on personal stories—from her mother’s civil rights activism to lessons learned from her own children—Jenene reflects on the power of doing what’s right, even when it’s simple. With a perspective grounded in both research and lived experience, she shares why the future of leadership depends on courage, accountability, and a commitment to lifting others along the way. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RUYC_bO-_-A Learn more [https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/the-lantern/]

Ep. 17: Jennie Young – Metaphors, Movements, and Not Waiting Until You're Ready

In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with UW–Green Bay associate dean and writing professor Dr. Jennie Young, creator of the Burned Haystack Dating Method. Drawing on her background in rhetoric and discourse studies, Jennie applies critical thinking and communication analysis to the world of modern dating. Ryan and Jennie explore how online dating culture has evolved, why Gen Z gives her hope, and how learning to filter signal from noise on dating apps can help people build healthier relationships. With insights that blend scholarship, humor, and real-world experience, Jennie explains why sometimes the best way to find the right match might just be to burn the haystack. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on YouTube [https://youtu.be/J-FdRdLekP8] Learn more [https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/the-lantern/]

Ep. 16: DeDe Heid – Music, Mindset, and Making a Difference

“We’re here to serve.” That belief has guided DeDe Heid from her early days as a student leader at UW–Green Bay to her role today as president of Heid Music, a 75-year family business employing more than 90 people across Wisconsin. In this episode of The Lantern, DeDe shares how a small-town upbringing, a deep love of community, and a willingness to lean in shaped her path. From walking on to the softball team and becoming Speaker of the Student Senate to building a career in sales, advocacy, and national leadership within NAMM and Women of NAMM, her story is rooted in service–too customers, to colleagues, to students, and to the broader community. DeDe also reflects on why music is more than a product–it’s a connector, a healer, and a force for belonging. She discusses the research-backed power of music to strengthen brain health, the importance of arts advocacy, and her commitment to lifting others into leadership roles. No matter what she is doing or who she is working with, her focus is the same: create opportunities, build harmony, and leave communities stronger than you found them. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on YouTube [https://youtu.be/0dQ_1an45xs] https://youtu.be/0dQ_1an45xs Learn more [https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/the-lantern/]