Where We Landed

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.

Michelle Bunker

Kylie, Scott and Iris welcome Michelle Bunker, Agency Owner & Director of Employer Group Benefits with Insurance Management Group. The team hears how Michelle landed in Marion and her love of this community. Listen in as she talks about how she could not imagine life anywhere else, the path she took to success, and her undefeated soccer coaching record.

Jonathan Perez

Today the team welcomes our good friend, Jonathan Perez, Upland Town Manager. Listen in as Jonathan shares his family’s story of immigrating from Cuba and making Marion their home. Jonathan tells us how Alicia once saved his life, his success in running campaigns, and how family defines home.

Curtisha Bell

It’s lady’s day in the studio! Curtisha Bell, an RN serving in multiple roles, joins the Where We Landed show today to talk about her journey to Marion. Growing up she moved a lot and made fast friends in every place. Listen in as Curtisha shares her passion for connecting, her drive to help kids and the prediction a psychic made 13 years ago that is still holding true.

Alex Warren

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

Today, Alex Warren, Physical Therapist with Athletico, shares how her studies in physical therapy brought her to Marion.  She accepted a short-term contract to work with Marion General Hospital and 3 ½ years later Marion became her home. Listen, as Alex shares why Marion is her venue to call home 

 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!