Where We Landed

Tim Gillum

This episode, Scott, Kylie, and Iris learn how Texas born and raised Dr. Tim Gillum landed in Grant County.  He is a doctor of Otolaryngology and Chief of Surgery at Marion Health. The doc shares how he ‘thought’ he was just passing through, his love of DMB and why anyone should cherish this ‘diamond in the rough’, we call home.

Steve Quaderer

Alicia and Kylie chat today with Steve Quaderer. Growing up in Angola, Steve was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to Manchester University to play baseball. Listen in as Steve tells us how his own coaches, mentors, and life experiences led him to the work and life he leads today with his wife and two sons in Gas City.

A word of care. Toward the end of this episode, Steve shares his story of a close family member's suicide. Please use caution when listening as this topic may trigger distress.

Pam Green

Kylie and Alicia team up today to chat with Pam Green. Pam, of the "4^th street Daggys", tells the story of how she made it from Mishiwaka to rural Grant County. Pam has spent her life growing relationships and flowers. We hope you enjoy this story of how Pam became "The Flower Cart Lady"!

LeeAnna Smith

Calling all Readers! This is the episode for you! Today, Kylie and Iris welcome LeeAnna Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Grant County. LeeAnna, born and raised in Gas City, shares how she landed back in Grant County. An avid reader and proclaimed "Bestie" with her Librarians growing up, LeeAnna talks about her need to feel connected to her community, her first date with her husband that ended in a handshake, and the importance of realizing your potential. Oh! And her top book recommendations from 2022.

Liz Wright

Liz Wright, Executive Director of the Senior Center, is in studio today. Go on this ride as we learn about all the experiences she has had in her career; from a 21-year-old running a bar, selling real estate, and being the director of the Community Foundation. Listen in as she talks about blazing the trail for women in business, learning how to make ham -n- beans and did she say, run the FBI?!

Angel & Trent Dailey

This last week in February, the team welcomes Trent and Angel Dailey to the show. Listen in as we learn how they met, how Angel gave Marion a chance, and the impact Trent hopes to leave on his hometown. 

Shayona & Paul Funches

Today, Paul and Shayona Funches join the WWL team in studio. Listen in as we learn how the Funches landed in Marion – and spoiler, it wasn’t Shayona! They share what the United States of Mommy & Daddy means, their passion for youth and their proudest moments.

Jil & Ron Mazellan

Welcome back to the month of Love! WWL is happy to welcome Ron and Jil Mazellan. Scott, Iris & Kylie learn how the Mazellans made Marion their home. Ron shares how he believes that art is the center of thriving communities. We learn how Jil was the catalyst for her family making the move to call this their home and finding a place where she is related to everyone.

Sarah & Craig Persinger

Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.  

Welcome to the “love month” of February! We are trying something new and featuring couples all month long. 

First up, Scott, Kylie and Iris welcome Craig and Sarah Persinger…and Carmen, too! Set aside a little more time as we dig into the story of the Persingers, from meeting in a bar, Craig’s proposal, and their favorite place to visit. Listen in as we learn all things about how they landed here, why they stay and the importance of employing dirty tricks! 

 You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! 

Les Korporal

Kylie, Alicia, and Iris welcome Les Korporal, owner of Modern Machine & Tool. Born and raised in Grant County, Les talks about growing up here, learning to problem solve through fabrication and his passion for the unheard-of sport of tractor pulls.