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27 JUN 2025 · This interview from the Daily Plan-it features Jimmy Olsen and guest Matt McIver, who discusses Matt's journey from New York City to Des Moines to establish the Des Moines Social Club, a pivotal arts and culture incubator that fostered creative expression and community growth for a decade. The conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of building a non-profit arts organization, highlighting the importance of storytelling in engaging communities and attracting talent. McIver, now leading McIverComms.com, emphasizes how narrative can be a powerful tool for communication and influence, citing examples like a musical developed for Kemin to illustrate complex sales processes. The discussion also touches upon the enduring impact of popular culture references on their lives and the broader history of the Des Moines arts scene.
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19 JUN 2025 · This edition of the Daily Plan-it features an interview with Nathan Deutmeyer, a professional in the senior living industry, discussing his career trajectory from sales to his current role focusing on co-op living for active adults. The conversation highlights the importance of planning for retirement, including financial preparedness and considering various senior living options beyond traditional nursing homes. Deutmeyer emphasizes the social benefits and amenities offered in modern senior communities and touches upon the emotional challenges of caregiving, both for family members and professionals, and the need for specialized legal and financial advice for the elderly. The interview concludes with a lighthearted game and contact information for listeners interested in learning more about senior living.
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5 JUN 2025 · The Daily Plan-it podcast, hosted by Jimmy Olsen, featuring guest Ernest Phillips. The conversation begins with Ernest Phillips' background, including his childhood, educational struggles with undiagnosed ADHD, and his path to becoming a coach specializing in relationship wealth, which he explains through his experiences and challenges with the traditional therapy model. They also share some lighthearted moments and play a game called Fact or Fallacy.
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30 MAY 2025 · In this episode of the Daily Plan-it Jimmy Olsen discusses "The Superpower of Curating Connections and Spaces" with Laura Kinnard.
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23 MAY 2025 · The Daily Plan-it Episode 88 "Conversations with Luke Hoffman" of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. The conversation covers Hoffman's background, including his upbringing as a pastor's kid in small Iowa towns and his career path through political campaigns and non-profit work, ultimately leading him to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. They discuss the Coalition's initiatives, including recent legislative wins like the hands-free driving law, and a feasibility study for a year-round indoor BMX, skate, and mountain biking complex, with Southridge Mall being a potential location. The episode concludes with a lighthearted game segment.
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15 MAY 2025 · Lenchen and Scott from Chains Interrupted, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to awareness, prevention, and advocacy around human trafficking and exploitation. They discuss the organization's origins, focusing on a harrowing early case that highlighted the sophisticated methods traffickers use to identify, groom, and coerce victims, particularly young girls, into exploitation. The conversation emphasizes the shift towards prevention education, especially concerning the dangers presented by the internet and social media, where predators can easily connect with vulnerable individuals of all ages. Chains Interrupted is actively working to expand their training programs to schools, businesses, churches, and even law enforcement, highlighting the importance of recognizing the signs of trafficking in various settings.
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1 MAY 2025 · in this episode fo The Daily Plan-it the conversation covers Joe Anderson's diverse career path, starting with his early life moving between Italy, Japan, and Montana due to his father's military service, leading to his first job in the restaurant industry, initially washing dishes and progressing to management. Joe recounts his move to Des Moines, Iowa, for a job at a Country Kitchen restaurant, eventually transitioning into sales roles in the office supply and furniture industry, notably with Koch Brothers and now iSpace Environments, while also pursuing his passion for personal fitness training at the YMCA after a personal health transformation.
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25 APR 2025 · This episode features Scott Carlson and covers Carlson's background in the restaurant and bar industry, his move to Des Moines and opening Court Avenue Brewing Company, and the subsequent establishments of Americana and Gilroy's. A significant portion of the discussion centers on the creation and growth of the Iowa Craft Beer Tent at the State Fair, its support of local breweries and nonprofits, and the positive community impact of these ventures. The episode concludes with a fun trivia segment before thanking listeners and mentioning partners.
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17 APR 2025 · This podcast episode from "The Daily Plan-it" features host Jimmy Olsen interviewing Karen Ligas and Stacy Pierce from the central Iowa nonprofit, Everybody Wins Iowa. They discuss the organization's reading mentorship program for elementary students across six school districts, highlighting their mission to boost literacy and academic success through community volunteer involvement. The conversation covers the history of Everybody Wins, its local focus after a national split, and various ways for the community to volunteer or donate. The episode concludes with a lighthearted game of "Fact or Fallacy."
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10 APR 2025 · This episode of the Daily Plan-it features host Jimmy Olsen interviewing Alan Feirer, a corporate trainer and author. Their conversation explores Feirer's journey from a music teacher to a leadership expert, the evolution of his training philosophy emphasizing practical application over mere motivation, and details about his new book, "Leadership in Action: Eight Virtues." They touch on his experiences, his approach to engaging with clients, and even share anecdotes, including a humorous story about a training session relocating to Italy. The podcast concludes with Feirer offering a piece of leadership wisdom and participating in a lighthearted trivia game.
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