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Inside Northwest Columbus

Inside Northwest Columbus

By: Lisa Federico
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 Welcome to Inside Northwest Columbus, the premier Columbus Ohio community podcast celebrating the vibrant business community and inspiring stories that make Columbus, Ohio extraordinary. As the audio companion to Northwest Columbus City Lifestyle magazine, each episode takes you inside the lives of local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community champions who are shaping our community's future.

This Columbus lifestyle podcast helps you discover the passion projects, innovative ventures, and heartwarming human interest stories that define Columbus living at its finest. From established Columbus business owners sharing their journey to success, to emerging northwest Columbus entrepreneurs making their mark, we spotlight the positive energy and creative spirit that drives our community forward.

Whether you're a Columbus resident looking for inspiration, a business owner seeking connection with like-minded professionals, or simply someone who loves uplifting stories about real people making a real difference, Inside Northwest Columbus offers the perfect blend of Columbus business insights and feel-good content that celebrates everything we love about calling Columbus home.

Our luxury lifestyle Columbus podcast features authentic conversations, practical wisdom, and the kind of stories that remind us why Columbus is more than just a place we live – it's a community we're proud to be part of. Each episode delivers Columbus local news and events coverage alongside Columbus business owner spotlights, giving you the inside scoop on what makes our Columbus business community thrive.

Join us for genuine conversations with the people behind Columbus's most exciting ventures, from innovative startups to established community pillars. Every episode of this Columbus business insights podcast brings you closer to the entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers who are writing the next chapter of Columbus's success story. New episodes featuring the best of Northwest Columbus City Lifestyle magazine, bringing you closer to the people and businesses that make our community shine












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Episodes
  • Sip Smarter: A Wine 101 with Noelle Lagusch of Scout & Cellar

    Sip Smarter: A Wine 101 with Noelle Lagusch of Scout & Cellar
    Dec 24 2025
    Ever feel intimidated walking into the wine aisle? Or wonder what glass to use—or if it even matters? In this episode of Inside Northwest Columbus, we’re uncorking the mysteries of wine with Noelle Lagusch, wine consultant with Scout & Cellar, a company known for its clean-crafted wines that are free from synthetic pesticides, chemicals, and unnecessary additives.
    Noelle joins Lisa for a laid-back yet educational Wine 101—perfect for anyone who wants to sip with confidence. From how to pair wines with your favorite foods, to serving tips, to hosting your own wine tasting at home, you’ll walk away ready to swirl, sniff, and sip like a pro (without the snob factor).
    Grab a glass and join us—it’s time to drink smarter, not harder.
    Noelle is available to host your next wine tasting and she has an entire shop available online for your convenience. Connect with Noelle at https://scoutandcellar.com/?u=noellel or on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noelle-lagusch-b44a482a6
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    38 mins
  • AI with Heart: How VocFit is Transforming the Way People with Disabilities Find Work

    AI with Heart: How VocFit is Transforming the Way People with Disabilities Find Work
    Dec 17 2025
    In this inspiring episode, Brad Griffith, Founder and President of Buckeye Innovation, shares how his Columbus-based software development firm partnered with researchers at The Ohio State University to bring an extraordinary idea to life.
    The result? VocFit — an AI-powered platform that helps people with disabilities discover meaningful career paths based on their unique abilities. By matching strengths to job requirements, VocFit is opening new doors to independence, confidence, and inclusion in the workforce.
    Brad walks us through how his fully remote team took a vision rooted in social good and turned it into an award-winning, life-changing tool — earning Buckeye Innovation a Gold Stevie Award for Assistive Technology.
    We’ll also explore how this Columbus company continues to use technology to uplift communities, modernize outdated systems, and remind us that innovation, at its best, has heart.
    For more information on Buckeye Innovation can build amazing apps or a website for you please visit www.buckeyeinnovation or reach out to Brad Griffith on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgriffith/
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    39 mins
  • Beyond Diet: Healing the Heart with Food, Lifestyle & Purpose

    Beyond Diet: Healing the Heart with Food, Lifestyle & Purpose
    Dec 10 2025
    When Anna Schraff was in her 30s, she got a wake-up call: lab results showed elevated protein markers indicating increased risk for heart disease. Instead of accepting the verdict, she committed to change — and she discovered the power of a Mediterranean-style approach not just for diet, but for overall life transformation.
    In this episode, Anna shares her personal journey of fear, resistance, and radical reinvention. We’ll talk about how she rebuilt her health one meal, one habit, one mindset shift at a time — and how she now helps others via Mediterranean for Life to reclaim vitality, balance, and long-term well-being.
    You’ll get a mix of science, strategy, and lived wisdom — from how to read your biomarkers, to the emotional challenges of changing deeply ingrained habits, to building a life that supports your heart in every way. Whether listeners are battling weight gain, inflammation, genetic flags, or simply seeking more health in their later decades, this conversation will offer clarity, tools, and hope.
    To connect with Anna, you can sign up for her substack site which will provide you with weekly tips and advice at https://mediterraneanforlife.substack.com/ or visit her website at https://mediterraneanforlife.com/ or @mediterraneanforlife
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    53 mins
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