# Michele Cook

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S2 E10 Keith Border- Cardo's Pizza- A Slice of Wisdom

A Slice of Business Wisdom with Keith Bordner, Owner of Cardo’s Pizza & Tavern Episode Highlights In this episode, Janis Francis and Michele Cook welcome Keith Bordner, the mastermind behind Cardo's Pizza and Tavern, a local staple known not only for its mouthwatering pizza but also for its innovat…

S2 E11 Carol Haynes - Kiddie Academy

Podcast Summary: Carol Haynes – Building a Legacy with Kiddie Academy In this heartwarming episode of Cosmos and Commerce, co-hosts Michele Cook and Janis Francis interview Carol Haynes, founder of Kiddie Academy. From her roots as a nurse to becoming a multi-location childcare entrepreneur, Carol …

S2 E12 Wayne Lewis - 614 Media - Masterchef

In this episode of Cosmos and Commerce, hosts Janis Francis and Michele Cook sit down with Wayne Lewis, founder of 614 Magazine, Stock & Barrel Magazine, and a former contestant on MasterChef. From navigating the dynamic world of media to showcasing his culinary talents, Wayne’s journey is nothing …

E114 Building a Platform That Connects Companies With Fractional Talent | Michele Cook

In this episode, Michelle Cook discusses the intersection of tech layoffs and AI implementation, highlighting the challenges faced by executives in the current market. She shares her vision of building a platform to help laid-off executives transition into fractional consulting roles, emphasizing t…

From bank teller to United Way CEO to buying a business — Christine Simmons on the leap into Party Plus Lancaster

From bank teller to United Way CEO to buying a business — Christine Simmons on the leap into Party Plus Lancaster Some people talk about community. Christine Simmons builds it. After 26 years at Fairfield Federal, a stint as CEO of United Way of Fairfield County, and one very fateful Facebook ad, C…

Vintage, Astrology & Community: Inside The Molt & Moon

What happens when you stop competing with big-box stores and start creating something people can actually feel? In this episode of Cosmos & Commerce, Janis Francis and Michele Cook sit down with Kasey Anklum, owner of The Molt & Moon, an eclectic, family-owned shop in the heart of Pickerington Vill…

Building a Nonprofit That Serves 37 Ohio Counties

What started with 80 boxes of diapers on a front porch has grown into a movement serving families across Ohio. In this episode of Cosmos & Commerce, Janis Francis and Michele Cook sit down with Jo Welsh, co-founder of Bottoms Up Diaper Drive, to talk about how one simple act of love became one of t…

Inside the Pickerington Public Library: 208,000 visits, a $100M funding fight, and why libraries are booming | Cosmos & Commerce

What does it actually take to run a two-location public library serving 54,000+ people? Library Director Tony Howard pulls back the curtain on the business behind the books — and why demand is exploding. In this episode of Cosmos & Commerce, hosts Janis Francis and Michele Cook sit down with Tony H…

Why Pickerington Village Is Becoming the Heart of the Community

What makes a town feel like home? It’s more than houses and businesses. It’s the people, shared spaces, local traditions, and those little places you keep coming back to. In this episode of Cosmos & Commerce, Janis Francis and Michele Cook sit down with Pam Good and Peggy Portier from the Pickering…