Six One Forward

Six One Forward After 270 presentations to more than 45,000 people across Columbus/Central Ohio, hear from those who are moving us forward.

06/18/2026

One year ago this week, we published the first episode of Six One Forward.

A year before that, I recorded the very first podcast episode with my friend Jim Lenner. We sat in the back of his pickup truck in the middle of a field next to the Intel site. It was blazing hot, the audio was terrible and we had to cut most of it out because we fumbled and laughed through most of it.

Today, Six One Forward looks really different but the reason behind it remains the same: having conversations with the people building, planning, and moving Central Ohio forward and making those conversations accessible to those that live here.

More of that coming soon.

‼️ COTA wants to hear from you! If you work, live or just enjoy spaces downtown, please consider attending one of these...
04/30/2026

‼️ COTA wants to hear from you! If you work, live or just enjoy spaces downtown, please consider attending one of these or an upcoming COTA meeting to share your thoughts! To register please use the link in our bio.

COTA is bringing Bus Rapid Transit to West Broad Street, and your feedback can help shape the future of our neighborhoods. Learn more about the West Broad Transit-Oriented Development plan by attending a public open house, taking our survey, or connecting with a Community Ambassador at an event near you.

If you’re a downtown resident, business owner, broker, realtor, or community organization please take a moment to share on your socials!

04/30/2026

“There’s lots of different ways that you can jump in to help make the change that you want to see.” It sounds simple, but what Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt said is exactly what so many people get stuck on. We think it has to be big or all-consuming to matter, when in reality it usually starts much smaller.

04/28/2026

Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt's early connection to the legal field began in a law office her father built after encountering barriers in his own path through law school and into practice. Rather than accept the lack of opportunity available to him, he created a space that allowed other black attorneys to work and build their careers. That environment became a formative part of her early exposure to the law, and taught her how the law impacts lives.

Full episode out now.

Normally Carley creates all our social media posts but this one is personal & I’ve had a day so this one is all me. I se...
03/23/2026

Normally Carley creates all our social media posts but this one is personal & I’ve had a day so this one is all me.

I see so many posts on social media recognizing Women’s History Month in a celebratory way that feels a little over the top, While it is a time to celebrate women, I’m not sure that’s where most of us are right now.

There’s a lot going on in the world and most women I know are carrying a heavy load. Between work & family, everyday life stress, and trying to stay informed while holding on to our mental health, it can be overwhelming and exhausting.

Despite all of that women are working hard to move the needle. We’re showing up everyday in hopes our impact helps others and those who will come after us.

To me, that’s the true meaning of Women’s History Month.

Thank you to all the women who joined for our time together. I’m grateful for everything you do & more importantly for the kind of people you are in this world.

*if you want to join next year’s gathering please let me know. There’s always room for more women to join us.

03/19/2026

With Ohio State starting the tournament today and Thad Matta announcing his retirement earlier this week, this felt like the right time to bring this one back

We’re revisiting a story from on his basketball days and crossing paths with a name Buckeye fans know well!

Go Bucks!

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