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From the moment Oyauma Garrison walked into the studio—I knew this conversation was going to be so goddamn special. As the CEO of Maryhaven—a premier nonprofit rehabilitation center in Central Ohio—Oyauma carries a story that’s deeply personal and incredibly powerful.

We talked about everything: growing up in Baltimore during the crack epidemic, the mentors who helped shape his path, and how he’s now using his platform to lead the charge on some of the biggest mental health and addiction issues facing our communities today—right here in Central Ohio.

We get into:
→ The alarming rise in fentanyl and xylazine overdose deaths
→ Why women are drinking more post-pandemic
→ The hidden homelessness crisis in America
→ How Maryhaven’s programs are changing lives of people impacted by addiction and mental illness

I can’t think of a more meaningful way to honor #mentalhealthawarenessmonth than with this conversation. Oyauma you are the true definition of a TOTAL BADASS. I'm so grateful for this time together. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference or just want to hear from someone who walks the talk—this is it.

🧠 Need support? Maryhaven’s resources are here: https://maryhaven.com
🙌 Want to get involved? Donate or volunteer: https://maryhaven.com/give-hope/

This one’s going to stay with me for a while.

I hope it does for you too.

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The secret to success isn't about scaling at all costs—it's about still loving what you do 5, 10, 15 years in.

In this episode, I sit down with Nate DeMars, the founder of Pursuit, a Columbus-based custom suit shop that started as a project in business school—and turned into a purpose-driven brand that suits people for life’s biggest moments.

But this isn’t your typical startup story. Nate doesn’t chase venture capital, viral growth, or Shark Tank glory. Instead, he’s built a business on intention, integrity, and the wild idea that staying true to yourself might actually be the best strategy of all.

We talk about what happens when your business starts to drift from your values, and how Nate course-corrected to build something that aligns with who he really is. Think: partnerships with the Columbus Crew, indie bands playing in the storefront, and a suit donation program that’s changing lives.

Nate also gets real about navigating entrepreneurship in a dual-career household, the pressure to say yes to every “good” opportunity, and why going all in on community is the best marketing tactic in your toolbox.

Nate’s story might just be the permission slip you’ve been waiting for—the one that says it’s okay to build a business that aligns with your passions, your lifestyle, and your definition of success.

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What if the sh*t you’ve been through is actually leading you to your purpose?

On this episode, I sit down with Zach Thompson, founder of The Scatter Joy Project — a creative, nontraditional mental health nonprofit that’s helping people find affordable therapy, break through stigma, and connect to something deeper.

Zach opens up about:

✨Losing his uncle in middle school and hiding years of anxiety behind perfectionism.

✨Discovering he had the same rare heart condition — and how a defibrillator saved his life more than once.

✨Why facing mortality gave him a “permission slip to recreate” his entire life.

✨ How Scatter Joy Project went from a personal mantra to a full-blown movement helping people find real support (and real joy).

And yeah, we talk about what it actually looks like to turn your pain into power — and your story into something that helps others.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your rock bottom could lead to something bigger, this episode is for you.

Need support? Text SCATTER to 741-741 to connect with a free, 24/7 crisis counselor. Or head to scatterjoyproject.org to find affordable therapy and mental health tools that actually help.

Check out their NEW space — Scatter Joy Studio opening on May 17th in the Short North.

👇 Drop a comment if this hit home — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this.

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