the DirectLine

OADSP's podcast - the DirectLine - and host David Roustio talk about the issues, topics, challenges, and triumphs that characterize the work and lives of Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. It's an entertaining, informative, and often moving show that's well worth anyone's time, with episodes ranging from just a few moments of chat, to deeper dives into meaningful and thoughtful exchanges.

the DirectLine is a business podcast hosted by OADSP, with 142 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

OADSP hosts the DirectLine, a business show with 142 episodes published.

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  S:3 E:42 Tracy Huntsman on Family, Travel, and Meaningful Connections

  Dec 17, 202513 minS0

  In this episode of Directline, host David Roustio sits down with Tracy Huntsman, Administrative Assistant at Echoing Hills, to talk about family, adventure, and the power of connection. Tracy is a proud mother of nine who enjoys traveling and recently experienced an unforgettable cruise to Alaska with her husband and 12-year-old son.Introduced to Echoing Hills through her husband, Tracy shares what she loves most about her role, being a welcoming presence and connecting with the individuals who stop by her desk for a friendly catch-up. Though her title is administrative assistant, Tracys impact goes far beyond paperwork, reminding us...

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  S:3 E:42 Tracy Huntsman on Family, Travel, and Meaningful Connections

  Dec 17, 202513 minS0

  In this episode of Directline, host David Roustio sits down with Tracy Huntsman, Administrative Assistant at Echoing Hills, to talk about family, adventure, and the power of connection. Tracy is a proud mother of nine who enjoys traveling and recently experienced an unforgettable cruise to Alaska with her husband and 12-year-old son.Introduced to Echoing Hills through her husband, Tracy shares what she loves most about her role, being a welcoming presence and connecting with the individuals who stop by her desk for a friendly catch-up. Though her title is administrative assistant, Tracys impact goes far beyond paperwork, reminding us...

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  S:3 E:41 Beyond the Workday: Travel, Creativity, and Purpose with Kamara Shaw

  Dec 10, 202513 minS0

  In this episode of Directline, host David Roustio sits down with Kamara Shaw, a dedicated DSP at The Society and a recent Kent State University graduate. Kamara shares her unique blend of passions, her commitment to supporting others, her work as a beauty content creator, and her love of exploring the country. With a personal challenge to visit somewhere new every month, Kamara brings a spirit of curiosity and creativity to everything she does.Join us as we dive into her journey, her perspective on the DSP role, and what inspires her both on and off the clock.If you...

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  S:3 E:41 Beyond the Workday: Travel, Creativity, and Purpose with Kamara Shaw

  Dec 10, 202513 minS0

  In this episode of Directline, host David Roustio sits down with Kamara Shaw, a dedicated DSP at The Society and a recent Kent State University graduate. Kamara shares her unique blend of passions, her commitment to supporting others, her work as a beauty content creator, and her love of exploring the country. With a personal challenge to visit somewhere new every month, Kamara brings a spirit of curiosity and creativity to everything she does.Join us as we dive into her journey, her perspective on the DSP role, and what inspires her both on and off the clock.If you...

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  S:3 E:40 Comics, Career Turns, and Community: A Conversation with David King

  Dec 3, 202522 minS0

  In this episode of Directline, host David Roustio sits down with David King, Regional Director of Echoing Hills in Dayton and a lifelong comic book enthusiast with a collection of more than 12,000 issues.David shares how his love for comics began as a young paperboy saving every dollar to buy the latest releases, and how that passion for stories mirrors his decades-long commitment to the I/DD field. With more than 40 years of experience and two years in his current leadership role, David opens up about a pivotal moment in his career: being laid off for seven months.He reflects...

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