The Community Soundtrack

The Community Soundtrack

Author: Fort Thomas Coffee | Christine Smalley Language: English Episodes: 12
The Community Soundtrack is a space where individual stories are heard as essential parts of a larger, shared melody. Hosted by Christine Smalley of Fort Thomas Coffee, this podcast explores how personal journeys in business, culture, and daily life intersect and build upon one another. The conversations here aren't interviews in a traditional sense, but rather gatherings where each person's experience adds a unique verse to a collective narrative. You'll hear from a variety of voices discussing society, leisure, personal reflections, and creative pursuits, all with the understanding that our individual paths complement each other. Listening to this podcast feels like discovering how separate notes combine to form a resonant chord. The underlying belief is that our combined stories create a kind of living harmony-a soundtrack that gives deeper meaning to the community around us. It’s an audio journal of connection, emphasizing that every contribution, every shared moment, weaves into the ongoing and beautiful story we are all telling together.
Episodes
Track 12 | Tate Ely | Writer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:40
Tate, University of Cincinnati graduate, shares how fear & expectations led him to try 3 different college majors (Business, History, Education) before surrendering to his given design, passion and gift for writing. Tate…
Track 11 | Dan Gorman | General Thomas Bourbon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
Many people see a problem, and some even figure out how to solve it—but tonight's guest is the rare one who actually does something about it.It started with diamonds. After the University of Dayton, he spent five years r…
Track 10 | Daniel Armstrong | Telling Stories with Gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:20
A storyteller from a young age, Daniel Armstrong was the perfect community storyteller for our soundtrack. Especially while he has an animated film out on the BIG SCREEN and a series coming out on Angel Studios in Octobe…
Track 9 | Justin & Christine Smalley - Embrace Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:40
Justin and Christine Smalley sit down with their Community Builders at a private party to share their story. Community Builders are those who have helped, literally, build FTC one brick at time. Their purchase of a brick…
Track 8 | Chris Rust | Chainsaws in Service [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:48
Hear EMT, Fireman, and Woodcarver, Chris Rust share his journey beginning as a 16 year old fire department volunteer, becoming career fireman, and an eventual wood carver."When you give you get back more." Visit Chris' c…
Track 7 | Todd Phillips | "Peachy" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:05
Army Ranger Veteran, Todd Phillips, shares his story of choosing positivity. Discover his long standing family roots of military service, why remaining in community with those who have served is important, and how Vetera…
Track 6 | Becca Haggard | Do the Next Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
Becca Haggard of That Girl RoofingTheme: Do the Next Thing"That Girl" with her face on a truck, "That Girl" on a roof, "That Girl" entrepreneur destined to climb high and bring others along. Hear Becca's story of how sim…
Track 5 | Chuck Keller | True Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:05
We spun the wheel of topics to hear fascinating stories from Mr. Chuck Keller, the town’s former English Teacher, Community Man and Rock Star. Learn silly things and serious things as we discuss the type of brother he wa…
Track 4 | Allison Berkley | It's all about the adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
It’s all about the adventure for the Berkley Family. Hear Allison Berkley's brave story including loss, grief, and wrestling with mental health. Participate in a full circle moment for her and her family supporting her t…
Track 3 | Ashley Barlow | Grit, Joy, and a Healthy Dose of Defiance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:19
I have tons of special education advocacy resources @thecollaborativeiep. Ashley practices in the areas of special education and estate planning. The website is www.meierbarlow.com. Her favorite book on teamwork is Five…