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We’re in one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and while we’ve seen the growth, we’ve also felt the pains that come along with it – especially when it comes to housing all of us and our incoming neighbors. Each month, we’re interviewing local experts on the issues, the barriers, and the solutions around housing and development, hoping to shed some light on how we got where we are and what we can do to create a future that houses everyone. This is Level With Us.
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LVL With Us is hosted by Homeport. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Let America Be America Again" (30 December 2025, 31 minutes), "Service is the Rent We Pay" (6 November 2025, 19 minutes), and "On Housing and Education" (19 September 2025, 22 minutes).
LVL With Us publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for LVL With Us is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. LVL With Us requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. LVL With Us's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for LVL With Us are Property Management & Appraisal and Housing & Urban Planning. LVL With Us has a business audience.
Homeport hosts LVL With Us, a business podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #11
Today we’re welcoming Liz Brown, President & CEO of YWCA Columbus, a nonprofit focused on housing, youth development, and social justice. Liz is also a former Columbus City Council member first elected in 2015 and...
Episode #10
For part two of my conversation with Tasha Booker, CEO of Action for Children, we begin with a commentary on the brevity of pilot programs like Success Bridge and Healthy Beginnings at Home that get so much initial...
Episode #9
Today on LVL With Us, I am joined by Tasha Booker, Homeport board member and CEO for Action for Children. Tasha has been a part of our board since 2021, ran CityYear Columbus for more than six years, and joined Action...
Episode #8
We’re back this month with David Staley of Columbus Futurists. Our first episode with David lays the groundwork for what we’re discussing in this second part, giving more context as to what futurism is and how it can be...
Episode #7
This month, we welcome on President of Columbus Futurists, David Staley, who is also an associate professor of history at The Ohio State University. Together, we discuss not only the future of housing, but the driving...
Episode #6
Today, we're joined by two Homeport staff members, Laverne Price, senior director of resource development, and Shameikia Smith, our new VP of Programs and Impact. We’re doing a bit of a different episode today. In times...
Episode #5
For episode 205, we are joined by Jennifer Tiedt and Terence Toone of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. Jennifer supervises COAAA’s housing assistance program, or HAP, an emergency rental and utility assistance...
Episode #4
Last month, we discussed in depth a paper written by local researchers that examined how housing policy contributed to the quality of life of Columbus' Linden community. Today's episode is a continuation of the...
Episode #3
How does your home, the block you live on, or your broader neighborhood affect your health? For today’s episode, I am using a recent paper written by local researchers to examine how policy, including housing policies...
Episode #2
I’m back with Twyla Wellmaker, outreach and youth system manager with the Community Shelter Board. Last month Twyla and her colleague Steven Skovensky, chief program effectiveness officer at the shelter board, gave me...
Episode #1
For the first episode of season 2 and the new year, I am joined by Twyla Wellmaker, outreach and youth system manager at the Community Shelter Board, and Steve Skovensky, their chief program effectiveness officer...
Episode #13
As incredible as it seems, 2024 is already nearing its end, and to wrap up this season of LVL With Us, I’ve invited Homeport president & CEO Leah Evans to discuss the state of housing in Central Ohio as we head into the...
Episode #12
Today I am with Vincent Coleman, government affairs director with Columbus REALTORS, to discuss the state of our housing market, how recent election results will impact it, and the policies being considered on the...
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For this episode we're back with Michael Corey, executive director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County. He’s here to give a first look at how the local nonprofit sector is preparing for a change in...
Episode #11
There’s a new Central Ohio Transit Authority (or COTA) levy coming up on the November ballot this year that, if passed, will transform Central Ohio’s transportation network: it's called LinkUs. Here on LVL With Us for...
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For this little bonus ‘sode we talk all about Lark Mallory's new venture, Mallory Economic Development Advisors LLC, how it feels to be Homeport’s 2024 Voice & Vision nominee, and just learn more about the woman behind...
Episode #10
Can we build housing that is both affordable and climate resilient? In a moment when disastrous climate events are becoming more common and displacing more people than ever, it is something we must prioritize. For this...
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For this episode, we’re back with Roy Lowenstein, career affordable housing consultant, to go beyond zoning to see the other challenges builders, developers, officials, buyers, renters – everyone – is facing. Sources...
Episode #9
For today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome Lark Mallory, former president and CEO of Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County and founder of the new Mallory Economic Development Advisors LLC. Lark is...
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For our eighth bonus ‘sode, we are back with Matt Martin for a primer on opportunity mapping and how it helps local and state governments build affordable housing in places where residents have access to jobs, health...
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professor in the departments of History and Design, The Ohio State University
Recipient of the Navy Cross, Founder of Talons Reach Foundation, The J&R Bicycles National BMX Racing Team
Government Affairs Director, Columbus Realtors
Columbus City Councilwoman, Columbus City Council
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