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THE KOSH spotlights interesting people associated with Oshkosh, WI and the surrounding Fox Cities area.
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Episode 190: Laurice Snyder - Certified Birth Doula (opens the original)
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Get to know Laurice Snyder, In this episode of THE KOSH we interview Laurice Snyder, a multifaceted entrepreneur and community advocate who operates Rooted Wings LLC. The conversation traverses Laurice's professional evolution from a social worker and educational equity coordinator to her current dual roles as a human-centered leadership consultant and certified birth doula. Central to the discussion is Laurice’s commitment to systemic change, particularly in improving maternal health outcomes f
Episode 189: Christian Blanton - Neenah School Board Member (opens the original)
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Get to Know Christian Blanton, This episode of The Kosh podcast features an interview with Christian Blanton, a community advocate who recently made history as the first African-American woman elected to the Neenah Joint School District School Board. The conversation explores her journey from a Chicago upbringing to local leadership, driven by a desire to address systemic inequities such as school gerrymandering and the lack of cultural representation in education. Kristen emphasizes the importa
Episode 188: Kaci Chalfant - Faith & Family (opens the original)
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Get to know Kaci Chalfant . In this episode Kaci Chalfant, a resident of the Fox Cities region who recently returned to Wisconsin after living in the South, highlights her deep commitment to faith and family, detailing her experiences with homeschooling, restoring an 1823 farmhouse, and managing her husband’s chiropractic practice in Omro. A portion of the dialogue focuses on Kaci’s advocacy for natural birthing and midwifery, where she emphasizes the importance of women reclaiming autonomy over
Episode 187: Rick Crosson - US House Wisconsin District 8 Candidate (opens the original)
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Get to know Rick Crosson .Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson joins THE KOSH to discuss his run for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, exploring leadership, global stability, and why restoring genuine community connection is key to moving past political division.If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email: askthekosh@gmail.com. Link: https://www.rickcrosson.com
Episode 186: Vicki Updike - Founder & CEO of New Sage Strategies (opens the original)
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Get to know Vicki Updike . In this episode , Vicki Updike, an executive coach and former President of the iconic company Miles Kimball, explores the arc of her professional life, beginning with her decision to "boomerang" back to Northeast Wisconsin to prioritize family and ending with her transition from corporate leadership to founding New Sage Strategies. A central theme of the conversation is the complexity of leadership, specifically the "heavy load" and isolation of the "big chair" and the
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