Let's Meet is a podcast adaptation of the Let's Meet section of the Indy Far East Magazine. This gives you the chance to connect and learn more about our guests by reading, watching, or listening to learn more about the positive impact they are having on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis.
You might recognize this month's guest from the movie Mayberry Man, where he starred as Goober, the iconic character from The Andy Griffith Show. Joel Alvarado is an actor, singer, TV personality, and movie producer. Before living his dream of being on the big screen, he was just a kid at Warren Central. Let's Meet Joel Alvarado.
You might recognize this month's guest from the Netflix hit show, ‘Nailed It!’ a bake-off competition where aspiring pastry chefs learn and attempt to create extravagant cakes from scratch. Before Ignoisco Miles swept us away with his fun personality and creative cake creations, he was just a kid from Warren. Now living in Norwalk, California, Ignoisco is a vocalist, actor, dancer, playwright, director, educator, mentor, and the winner of The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge on Netflix. Let’s Meet...
You might recognize the voice of this month’s guest as one of your favorite radio personalities in the city, or you’re like me and subscribe to his Top 5 Podcast on Youtube! Adam Kashner, or as his students call him, “Mr.Kash,” “Mr. Kash-Money,” is a radio personality, stand-up comedian, podcast host, and General Manager for 91.1 WEDM, Warren Central and Walker Career Center’s award-winning student lead radio station. He was recently named Alumni of the Year by the Warren Arts and Education Fo...
You might recognize this month's guest from TikTok, but he is much more than a social media influencer. Brandon Buckley is a Warren Central Alum who uses his platform to give back to youth in our community. Through his non-profit organization, “The Hub,” he provides academic assistance, community involvement opportunities and empowers inner-city youth in Indianapolis. He is also the founder and CEO of Melanin House Brandz, a full-service entertainment company that has launched the careers of man...
You may have seen this month's guest at CAFE, The Warren Library, Laundry & More on Post Road, or any community event on the Far Eastside. As the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate for the Far Eastside, Brenna Edwards works hard to provide the resources and connections to help those residents on the Far Eastside. We had the opportunity to sit down with Brennan to discuss his role as the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate, how the community can utilize their services, and how he got where he is today. ...
You may have seen this month's guest on the sidelines of some of the best basketball matchups in the state. Laschelle Hatcher has been a licensed IHSAA basketball official for 15 years, and in 2018 she became the first African American Woman to officiate an Indiana Boys Basketball Tournament game. We had the opportunity to sit down with Laschelle and talk about her journey as an official and learn a little more about her company Girl-ish INC. Let's meet Leschelle Hatcher.
Tracey Bush is an Academic Coach at Warren Central High School. As an academic coach, she works primarily with juniors and seniors to help them meet graduation requirements, complete college applications, and connect them to resources to further their education. In her twenty-plus years at Warren Central, she continues to find ways to connect with students, motivate them to reach new heights, and inspire them to achieve excellence. She is an example of how to “love kids well.” Let's meet Tracey ...
Kevin Vazquez is the creator and owner of Vazquez Visuals, a small business on the Far Eastside that specializes in Graphic Design, Video Production, and Photography. Kevin Vazquez not only takes care of the design needs of local businesses, he also creates and designs the layout for Indy Far East’s Monthly Magazine. Let's meet Kevin Vazquez.
Natalie Reuter is the Director of the Adult and Continuing Education Program of the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. As the Director of Adult and Continuing Education, she plays a key role in providing resources for thousands of adults on the Far Eastside to further their education and open avenues to new career opportunities. Let's meet Natalie Reuter.
Gary Naylor is a Dynamic leader with significant accomplishments in business development, marketing strategy, market research, and project management within Fortune 500 organizations. As President of Frontrunner Media & CEO of The Next Generation Initiative, Gary Naylor uses his platform and resources to enable young people to pursue careers in the media production industry. Recently he was named entrepreneur of the year by the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce. Let’s meet Gary Naylor.
Shade Bell, professionally known as Shady The Art Lady, is a local artist from the Far East Side whose art has been featured in shows and galleries across the country and more recently at the BUTTER 2 Fine Art Fair. Shady The Art Lady graduated from Warren Central High School in 2015 and has since used her skill of visual storytelling to create heartfelt murals, graphic art and shows that express her personal human experience on canvas. Let’s meet Shady The Art Lady, Shade Bell.
