Defend Warren

Natasha graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1996, earned her bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University in 2000, and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Akron in 2004. Growing up on the north side of Warren, she developed a strong work ethic early on, delivering newspapers and working at a concession stand from the age of 14. With a firm belief that

Dennis is a 1967 graduate of Warren G Harding High School. He is currently the administrator of Fund for Warren's Future. Dennis graduated from Hiram College with a degree in English and later earned his MBA from Ohio State University. He began his career at the Federal Trade Commission and has lived in Chicago, New York City, and Columbus, among other places. Most of his career wa

It is with both gratitude and a heavy heart that I share this episode. Ron took the time to speak with me in early summer 2024, and I truly enjoyed our conversation. He was a wealth of knowledge, and I had the pleasure of knowing him for about 10 years, sharing insightful discussions from time to time. If you're a business owner, this is a must-listen episode. Ron grew up in Girard

Frank Bosak – WGH Robotics (Recorded 2024) Frank Bosak is the Head Chief of the Robotics Department at Warren G. Harding High School and also works in the Warren City Schools Technology Department. A proud Warren native, he graduated from Warren G. Harding in 2005. Frank shares memories of growing up in Warren, including the irresistible smell of Uncle Nick’s chicken. Frank joi

Leslie Dunlap Owner of Fatty Cakes Soap Company and Fifth Mountain Therapy In this conversation, we explore Leslie's life growing up on Kenilworth Avenue SE, where she attended Laird Avenue Elementary, East Junior High, and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 1983. She reflects on her time in the neighborhood, sharing fond memories of shopping at Cicero’s Groce

Jeff is a 1988 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and a co-founder of Chess is Life and is a software engineer. We learn about life in his neighborhood and his super kind and friendly personality. We discuss life growing up in Warren City Schools and the advantages it provided. He has wonderful passion for Warren and wants to see Warren grow. He started his post high sc

This is a solo episode where I discuss the purpose of Defend Warren and share some of my observations about what’s happening in our city. Since recording this, a few updates have come to light. Word has it that Rural King, which owns the K-Mart plaza, is finally moving into the old K-Mart space. Time will tell, but that plaza needs significant work—let’s hope they step up. It

Ken MacPherson City Council Bio: 2022 Ken MacPherson grew up in the Warren area a short distance away from his current residence and has represented the citizens of Warren’s 5th Ward as Councilman on the SouthEast side from 2018-2021. Ken was elected city-wide Council-At-Large in 2021 and loves the richness, demographic diversity, backbone, and historical charm that the City of W

We talk about all kinds of things. Everything from the Warren Raiders 2003 football state title game to his adventures in the woods near his home. He shares his life post high school. Brandon didn't go to college but worked various full time jobs till he decided to go all in with MDI Studios. Brandon Giovannone, Warren Born and Raised and A 2003 graduate of Warren Harding. Owner of

Learn what Tom's dream career was and what ended it. Hear how Tom met his wife and how he asked her to marry him. Tom shares his experience with the JFK/Howland rivalry. Hear the struggles Tom had in the jewelry business and the risks he took to grow his business. He also shares how his father, Thom, got started in the jewlery business. Tom shares his views of downtown Warren over