Best Pasker Podcasts (2025)

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On the Cusp of Homeownership: Empowering Toledo’s Future 29:49

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19d ago29:49

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In this episode of On the Cusp, host Rob Pasker sits down with Brian Green, Director of the Financial Wellness Center at NeighborWorks Toledo, to discuss the path to homeownership in Northwest Ohio. From budgeting basics to overcoming market challenges, this conversation is packed with insights, local opportunities, and strategies to help first-tim…

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From the MUD to the Mountaintop | Stephen Darrington on Residual Wealth, Mentorship & Toledo Grit 57:11

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In this episode of On the Cusp, Rob Pasker sits down with Stephen “Superstar” Darrington—insurance powerhouse, mentor, and community builder. From getting licensed at 19 to becoming one of the top Farmers Insurance agents in the country, Stephen shares how he built his business from the MUD and why he’s planting seeds for the next generation. 💬 Key…

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LeSean Shaw: Building Toledo’s Tech Future with AI & Empowerment | On The Cusp 34:46

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In this powerful episode, Rob Pasker sits down with LeSean Shaw—tech innovator, community builder, and founder of Empowered AI and Actual Reality Technologies. They talk about: – Turning Toledo into the AI Capital of the Midwest – Teaching kids to publish books using artificial intelligence – Balancing family life with tech leadership – How AI is n…

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Rooted in Wellness: A Conversation with Sonia Flunder-McNair 1:23:05

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In this inspiring episode of On the Cusp, host Rob Pasker sits down with Sonia Flunder McNair, the dynamic President and CEO of SONIA Organics and Founder of Urban Wholistics. Sonia shares her journey of transforming inner-city spaces into vibrant hubs for urban farming, holistic wellness, and community empowerment. Discover how Sonia’s innovative …

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On the Cusp with Dr. La'Shardae Scott: Transforming Challenges into Advocacy and Change 1:02:32

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In this inspiring episode of On the Cusp, host Rob Pasker sits down with Dr. LaShardae Scott, a trailblazing advocate in the fight against sickle cell disease and the founder of the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition. Dr. Scott shares her deeply personal journey of discovering her children’s diagnosis and turning her challenges…

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Empowering Toledo: Dr. Tiffany Whitman on Equity, Public Service, and Business Opportunities 23:43

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In this episode of On the Cusp, we have a powerful conversation with Dr. Tiffany Whitman, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the City of Toledo. Dr. Whitman shares her journey from education to public service and how she is working to create equitable opportunities for all Toledoans. We discuss her role in driving systemic change, the…

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Building Wealth & Breaking Barriers: Empowering Minority Businesses with Ebony Carter | On the Cusp 26:30

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In this powerful episode of On the Cusp, Rob Pasker sits down with Ebony Carter, Director of the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) and Vice President of Minority Business Services. Together, they explore the critical role of minority-owned businesses in building generational wealth, breaking economic barriers, and revitalizing communities.…