I am originally from Cincinnati and grew up in Mt. Auburn. I started my education at St. George which is now Corryville Catholic. I graduated from Withrow High School where I was a member of the girls’ basketball team. I have my undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati. I attend Xavier University where I…
Cori Wolff
Cori Wolff is a baker, skater, instigator, and curator of art in many forms. A proud New Yorker, product of public schools, and St. Lawrence River rat, Cori left her beloved North Country to study at the University of Rochester and University at Buffalo, where she earned her BA in Art History and Philosophy (2006),…
Bree Hope
My name is Bree, I am many things including a Chef by Passion + Trade, a Doula/Birthworker, a Creative and a Wellness enthusiast. I’m the Founder/Owner of Sowing Seeds in Omi Doula Services which is a collaboration of reproductive care and nourishment for individuals and families in the Greater Cincinnati area. I’ve worked in Reproductive…
Nikki Mayhew
I grew up in Northside (before it was cool), and had big dreams of getting out of Cincinnati and exploring the world. After attending the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program for Graphic Design, and doing co-op gigs in New York and Boston, and a first job in Northeast Ohio, I figured out all I really…
Elissa Yancey
Elissa Yancey, MSEd, is an award-winning journalist, educator and non-profit leader who has spent more than three decades listening to, writing about and sharing people’s stories. She has co-founded two story-driven non-profits—WordPlay Cincy and A Picture’s Worth, the latter of which connects individuals and communities via audio stories and in-person installations. After 10 years teaching…
Shawn Braley
I struggle to talk about myself sometimes, I think out of the awareness that I’m always changing as an individual and the person I was 5 years ago has evolved into someone drastically different. I also don’t want to simply be known for my career or accomplishments, even though I’m incredibly proud of them, and…
Rachel Mousie
I’m a Social Worker, currently working as a mental/behavioral health therapist with kids. I completed my Master of Social Work in May of 2020. I love to play music as well, and write my own songs. I play keyboard, sing, and use a looping station to create live harmonies. I have a dog named Karl…
Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith
Please tell us a little bit about your family. I am married to Lauren Shockley-Smith and we have two wonderful teenage girls who we are super proud of! We spend every minute we can outside camping, hiking, chillin on the beach. Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love…
John Eby
I’m the youngest of seven children and I grew up in Price Hill, attending St. William’s Elementary School in Price Hill (1976) and then Western Hills High School (1980). I attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After marrying my high school sweetheart, we moved to Westwood to buy…
Tony Cody
My name is Tony Cody and I live on the far edge of the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio with my husband and two dogs. We share a charmed life that has certainly had moments of dramatic redirects, but overall I still enjoy a nice coffee and a comfy chair. “The time of COVID” has…