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Looking Forward Our Way

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Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson

We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.

#147

Making Sense of Central Ohio’s Growth and Challenges with The Columbus Foundation

If you’ve ever wondered what makes Central Ohio tick—beyond the headlines and rumors—this ... more

01 Dec 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:16

01 Dec 2025

#146

Building Careers After Military Service: How Ohio Supports Its Veterans

Whether you’re a veteran, an employer, or someone who wants to support veterans in your co... more

17 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:48

17 Nov 2025

#145

Honoring Veterans: Inside the National Veterans Memorial and Museum with Colonel Bill Butler

Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, an educator, or simply someone interested in hi... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:33

03 Nov 2025

#144

Encore Careers and Public Service: A Conversation with Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard

We sit down with former Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard for an engaging and insightful convers... more

20 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:49

20 Oct 2025

#143

What’s New in the 2026 Medicare Enrollment

We welcome back Josh Kinzel from Seniority Benefit Group for his sixth visit to the podcas... more

06 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:20

06 Oct 2025

#142

The Legacy Project: College Volunteers Capture Wisdom from Older Generations

We sit down with Arielle Galinsky, CEO and co-founder of [The Legacy Project Incorporated]... more

29 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:17

29 Sep 2025

#141

How Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio Provides Free Medicine to Those in Need

The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare: "Community pharmacists are maybe the most trusted and mos... more

15 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:21

15 Sep 2025

#140

A Workforce That Welcomes Older Adults

Age Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies for Employers In this... more

01 Sep 2025

41 MINS

41:42

01 Sep 2025

#139

Medical Assistance and Legal Options for End-of-Life Care

"And people kept saying to her, well, why don't we have something like that in Ohio? Why d... more

18 Aug 2025

46 MINS

46:29

18 Aug 2025

#138

The Fran Ryan Center: Columbus’ New Creative Arts and Wellness Hub for All Ages

We shine a spotlight on one of Columbus’s newest community treasures: [The Fran Ryan Cente... more

04 Aug 2025

48 MINS

48:25

04 Aug 2025

#137

Insights from MORPC on Growth, Housing, and Transportation

We discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Central Ohio as the region experiences ... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:17

21 Jul 2025

#136

Career Survival: Job Search Planning, Networking, and LinkedIn Tips for Every Stage

Networking Tips: "If you connect with someone in a company that you're interested in worki... more

07 Jul 2025

56 MINS

56:06

07 Jul 2025

#135

Behind the Music: Eric Gnezda and the Journey of Songs At The Center

The Healing Power of Songwriting: "I don't know how to write a song that doesn't have some... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:50

30 Jun 2025

#134

Smart Strategies for Retirement and Market Volatility

The Importance of Values Over Goals: "That goal might shift or change a little bit as life... more

16 Jun 2025

53 MINS

53:52

16 Jun 2025

#133

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Senior Hunger Programs

We welcome Charity Eilerman, manager of Senior Hunger Programs at the Mid-Ohio Food Collec... more

02 Jun 2025

39 MINS

39:28

02 Jun 2025

#132

Understanding Your Ohio Utility Bills and Rights

Here’s the heart of this episode in a nutshell: This “Looking Forward Our Way” episode is ... more

19 May 2025

41 MINS

41:28

19 May 2025

#131

Strengthening Communities Through The Columbus Metropolitan Library

The Library Reimagined: "We're really talking about, how our library serves a diverse arra... more

05 May 2025

55 MINS

55:25

05 May 2025

#130

Tackling Ohio’s Rising Property Taxes with State Senator Bill DeMora

"Tax Fairness for Homeowners": "We need to keep senior citizens in their homes or disabled... more

21 Apr 2025

57 MINS

57:18

21 Apr 2025

#129

The STEM Leadership Center: A Hub for Girl Scouts and Community Learning

In this episode we welcome back Tammy Wharton, President and CEO of [Girl Scouts of Ohio's... more

07 Apr 2025

44 MINS

44:52

07 Apr 2025

#128

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Retirement Journey

Facing Retirement: "But isn't it interesting that once you retire, as we call it, right, a... more

31 Mar 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:20

31 Mar 2025

#127

Building An Encore Career AND Supporting Community

Rethinking Retirement: "People now look at that phase of life after you leave your career,... more

17 Mar 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:01

17 Mar 2025

#126

Defending Your Identity: Strategies Against Hacks and Scams

What steps should you take if you suspect your identity has been stolen? We are joined by ... more

03 Mar 2025

52 MINS

52:40

03 Mar 2025

#125

VOICECorps An Essential Service For Individuals With Visual Impairments in Ohio

Our focus is on [VOICECorps] (https://voicecorps.org/) , an essential service for individu... more

17 Feb 2025

49 MINS

49:54

17 Feb 2025

#124

What You Need to Know about Inherited IRAs with Schraeder Law

The federal government created individual retirement accounts (IRAs) in the mid-1970s as a... more

03 Feb 2025

40 MINS

40:22

03 Feb 2025

#123

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Getting Started with Local Resources and Networking

"In Ohio, small businesses drive $1,700,000,000 of economic impact. And in 2023, Ohio jobs... more

20 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:24