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Signup to Generate a PitchMake It Happen is hosted by Michael Vanderpool. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Toledo Helps Ukraine | Alona Matchenko" (21 September 2026, 32 minutes), "From Backyard Lightsaber Battles to Hollywood: Make It Happen with Anthony Wright" (4 May 2026, 38 minutes), and "Make It Happen | Brandon Sehlhorst" (7 April 2026, 41 minutes).
Make It Happen publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 40 episodes.
Booking probability for Make It Happen is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Make It Happen requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Make It Happen's contact route on record: verified email.
Michael Vanderpool hosts Make It Happen, a society show with 40 episodes published.
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"America First doesn't mean America alone." Alona Matchenko, founder of Toledo Helps Ukraine, on why a Northwest Ohio nonprofit can help both. She came to Toledo ten years ago on a State Department exchange program...
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<p>Northwest Ohio filmmaker Anthony Wright joins Mike Vanderpool alongside actor Dillon Sickles to talk about his journey from making VHS Star Wars knockoffs as a kid to screening his feature "The Ride to Nowhere" at...
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<p>Brandon Sehlhorst grew up in Toledo, left to study urban planning in Cincinnati, and came back with a mission — grow this city on purpose. </p><p>Now serving as Toledo's first-ever Chief Growth Officer, he joins...
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<p>What does it actually take to build something in Toledo?</p><p>In this episode of the Make It Happen Podcast, Danny Dymarkowski shares a perspective rooted in action—not theory. From showing up consistently to...
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<p>What if the next generation isn’t lost… but leading us somewhere better?</p><p>In this episode of the Make It Happen Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Kibbe to explore how Gen Z is reshaping the way we think about...
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<p>Public art isn’t just about murals—it’s about identity, purpose, and how a city tells its story.</p><p>In this episode of the Make It Happen Podcast, Mike Vanderpool sits down with Dean Davis, one of Toledo’s most...
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<p>In this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, host Vince Croci sits down with Darren Moore, a global logistics entrepreneur and "boomerang" resident who returned to Toledo in 2018. This conversation dives into the...
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<p>Why does school technology feel harder than it should?</p><p>In this episode of the Make It Happen Podcast, we sit down with Tech My School to explore what really makes technology work in schools—and why so many...
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<p>In this episode of Make It Happen, Mike Vanderpool sits down with Dalien Ahiekpor, Senior Technical Account Manager at AWS, for a wide-ranging conversation about careers in tech, cloud computing, and where AI is...
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<p>Northwest Ohio just hosted the largest AI conference in the Midwest, and the momentum is real. In this episode, Mike Vanderpool sits down with Tom Bush — founder of Actual Reality Technologies and Empowered AI — to...
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<p>In this episode, I sit down with Gary Thompson of the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) to talk through one of the biggest emerging topics in Northwest Ohio: the rise of data centers and what they could mean for our...
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<p>In this episode, we break down a bold new vision for a full Esports ecosystem in Northwest Ohio—starting with a spring Invitational Tournament and scaling all the way to a regional semi-professional league. We...
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<p>Justin Beaudry and The AI Collective Toledo Chapter</p><p>Join us at our events: https://luma.com/toledocodes</p><p>In this episode, host Mike Vanderpool sits down with Justin Beaudry — technologist, community...
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<p>Host Mike Vanderpool sits down with Louis Lane, a Toledo-based data professional, for a down-to-earth conversation about data, AI, and life in Northwest Ohio.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><p>The difference between...
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<p>Find out more about Nancy and Neuro-osity here: https://neuro-osity.com/</p><p>In this episode of Make It Happen, we're joined by Nancy Disbrow—HR leader turned neurodiversity coach and founder of Neuro-osity. We met...
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<p>Make It Happen — Featuring James Warnken</p><p>On this episode of Make It Happen, we’re joined by accessibility advocate and digital strategist James Warnken, who shares his powerful story—from being diagnosed with...
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<p>🎙️ Hosted by Vince Corci & Bre Yarnell</p><p>In this month’s episode, Vince and Bre share everything going on in the Toledo area this June—from festivals and fundraisers to rooftop parties and river cruises. Whether...
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<p>Step into the rhythm of revival with Bre Yarnell as she hosts Dennis and Darlene Cox and Dougie Fresh at the Toledo Tech Loft. In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, the crew behind Techledo shares the origin...
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<p>What’s Happening: May 2025<br>Hosted by Vince Croci and Breann Yarnell, this month’s episode brings you everything you need to know about events, fun, and tech happening across Toledo and Northwest Ohio. From...
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<p>In this month’s episode, we’re diving into the events, opportunities, and energy shaping the tech scene across Northwest Ohio.</p><p>📍 Highlights include:</p><p>BGSU Design Day (May 2)</p><p>Tech Night at TolHouse...
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Former GC & CoSec, Transpacific Industries & Director, CPA Australia, Manchester Global School
Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Chelmsford Presbyterian Church
Candidate for Henderson Municipal Court Judge, Dept. 1, Regional Growth Partnership
Toledo Helps Ukraine
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