Elevate Podcast:

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Welcome to the Elevate podcast, where we host local leaders, both from businesses that are for-profit and non-profit, and that have shaped our community. If you’re looking for leadership insights, or wanting to learn more about elevating your skills in business, then Elevate was made for you.

Featured Episodes 

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Indiana Governor Mike Braun

Join us in a conversation with Governor Mike Braun of Indiana, where we learn about his career from etrepreneuriship to becoming Governor, and his take on business leadership, technology, and innovation in Indiana. 

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Patrick Gallagher: Executive Vice President & COO of Gallagher Insurance

Patrick shares his journey from growing up in the Gallagher family business to starting in the company mailroom, leading operations in London, and helping scale the company into one of the world’s leading insurance brokerage and risk management firms.

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Jeff McDermott: CEO of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts

The Elevate Podcast steps out of the studio for the first time, and sits with Jeff McDermott at the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel, Indiana, a special spot known for its beauty, and only the best shows hosted in the Midwest.

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About the Host

Jason Ulm

Jason Ulm

Host of the Elevate: Powered by Braden Podcast

In addition to his role as Director of Strategic Partnerships here at Braden, he is also the host of the Elevate: Powered by Braden Podcast. Jason is always open to a conversation, and with also a knack for bringing people together, we knew that this role as host was perfect! Jason invites us all to really listen to others, and listen with intent, because we all can have something to learn from simply hearing others’ stories.

Most Recent Episodes:

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Elevate Ep 68: The Relationship Advantage - Michael Millikan, Attorney & Partner at Ice Miller LLP

Michael shares his journey from growing up in Indianapolis and Carmel to studying history, business, and Japanese at Villanova. Just days before beginning law school, an unexpected opportunity took him to Japan for a year, an experience that ultimately influenced his perspective and career path. He later returned to Indianapolis for law school and began what would become a decades-long career at Ice Miller.

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Elevate Ep 67: Joshua Christie, Managing Partner at Ice Miller, LLP

Josh shares why his anthropology background became an unexpected advantage as a lawyer, how trusting his instincts helped guide major career decisions, and what he has learned as Ice Miller has expanded well beyond its Indianapolis roots.

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Elevate Ep 66: Giving Every Baby A Chance with Freedom Kolb, CEO of The Milk Bank

Jason Ulm sits down with Freedom Kolb, CEO of The Milk Bank, to explore her unconventional path to leadership and the life-changing work happening inside one of Indiana’s most impactful nonprofit organizations.

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Elevate Ep 65: 60 Years in Reinvention with Blake Fogelsong, Co-Owner of Clancy's Hospitality

Jason Ulm sits down with Blake Fogelsong, third-generation owner and operator of Clancy’s Hospitality, to explore leadership, entrepreneurship, restaurant innovation, technology, and the importance of staying connected to your community.

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