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Cincinnati chef, Jean-Robert de Cavel, is celebrating 40 years in the restaurant business — 25 of those in Cincinnati! From his humble beginnings in France, to becoming one of America’s top chefs! Hear why Jean-Robert is this week’s PERSON OF INTEREST!
Human beings are social creatures, right? But in this world of social media — Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram — many of us still feel disconnected…isolated…even lonely. This can be especially true for people with developmental disabilities. Candice Jones Peelman is the Executive Director of Starfire — an organization working to change that. Hear how the community is becoming more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Hollywood in Cincinnati: More and more movies & TV shows are choosing to film in Cincinnati over Hollywood, than ever before. This week’s Person of Interest has a lot to do with why. Kristen Erwin Schlotman is the executive director of Film Cincinnati, a nonprofit r esponsible for attracting and facilitating filmmakers from all over the world — providing a huge boost to our local economy! Hear how she does it…and how directors like Emilio Estevez have made Cincinnati their new home…
Shawn Braley and Chris Ashwell are the co-founders of Cincy Stories – a social i nitiative designed to connect communities through storytelling. Let’s face it – Cincinnati’s neighborhoods are more than just the news-blurbs you occasionally hear about. Our communities are a rich fabric of people, families, history, ethnic diversity, and fascinating stories. When we share our stories with others, we create empathy. When we create empathy, we’re collectively more willing to listen to each other – which is especially important, in this era where we seem to be more tribal than ever. Listen to how Shawn and Chris are connecting communities through storytelling!
Amanda Valentine is the co-host o f the Amanda & Jesse show, which airs on our sister station, B105. To her fans, she is hilarious, often fearless, and always real. She’s also known for publicly baring her soul throughout the course of an incredibly personal weight loss journey. Her story of how she lost 117lbs is sure to entertain and inspire you to your core. A woman who truly knows how to live her best life and isn’t ashamed of what she has gone through to get here to today. Enjoy and relax into this weeks Person of Interest with Jeff Thomas: Amanda Valentine!