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Experience MilwaukeeMilwaukee Legends Series Sponsored by Harley-Davidson: How Light the Hoan's Ian Abston is Shaping Milwaukee's Next Generation of LeadersWelcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration.
This episode features Milwaukee legend Ian Abston, one of the founders of Newaukee, the Hoan Group (connecting executives in Milwaukee and Madison) and Forward48 (developing young leaders around age 30), and the very visible civic project Light the Hoan.
Ian’s vision for our city involves creating a sustainable ecosystem to help the next...2024-12-3026 min
No F.E.A.R. (Fake Events Appearing Real)Bold Ideas, Big Impact: Shaping The Future of Milwaukee w/ Ian AbstonIan Abston is a visionary leader and community advocate who has dedicated his life to transforming Milwaukee. He has been a driving force behind some of Milwaukee's most impactful projects including lighting the Hoan Bridge, the Milwaukee Night Market, The NEWaukee and Forward48 Leadership Groups, and more.Ian discusses the importance of optimism, the power of community, and the courage to pursue seemingly impossible dreams. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a community leader, or simply someone passionate about making a difference, Ian’s story will leave you motivated to take action and shape your own future. Tune...2024-08-1348 min
Leef With The Legends PodcastLeef With The Legends Podcast feat. Ian AbstonSocial architect and Serial Entrepreneur Ian Abston joins the pod to take us on his journey from growing up in small-town Wisconsin to heading Light The Hoan, HOAN Group, and Forward48!#BeLegendaryOrBeLost2024-07-2952 min
Milwaukee UncutHow Forward 48 is connecting the next generation of Milwaukee leaders to inspire community-wide progressLearning from your own mistakes is a tough but necessary part of personal growth. Whether it’s in business or your personal life, recognizing when you've made a mistake and course-correcting for next time a situation arises is a critical part of continuous improvement.But how do we apply that principle broadly to learn as a community? How can we apply this at the leadership level to make sure the next generation doesn’t make the same mistakes as the previous one? Forward 48 is here to help us do just that.On...2021-09-1455 min
Blast Zone: Movies That BombedEpisode 11 - Life (w/ Niles Abston)This week we’re joined by hilarious comedian Niles Abston (@NILES100) to talk about 1999’s sprawling prison epic/comedy Life. Life - Release date: April 16, 1999- Budget: $80M- Box office: $73.3M- Estimated loss: $30M- Director: Ted Demme - Starring: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Ned Beatty, Bernie Mac, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Clarence Williams III, Barry Shabaka HenleyNEXT WEEK: The highest rated movie of all time (on IMDb) was a flop?! We’re talking the 1994 classic The Shawshank Redemption2021-05-0546 minBlast Zone: Movies That BombedEpisode 10 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldOne of our most highly requested episodes is LIVE! Just in time for the theatrical re-release, it's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Is the character of Scott kinda the worst? Isn't the soundtrack amazing? And listen to us rant about some of the other 2010 releases that made more moneyScott Pilgrim Vs. The World - Release date: August 13, 2010- Budget: $85M- Box office: $48.1M- Estimated loss: $20M- Director: Edgar Wright- Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Allison Pill, Aubrey Plaz...2021-04-281h 00Experience MilwaukeeForward 48 Delivers Wisdom to Milwaukee's Future Leaders!How will Milwaukee capture otherwise lost knowledge and transform regional leadership? Ian Abston, founder of Forward 48 has an answer. This episode, also with Betsy Brenner, former president & publisher at The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, takes Adam and Steve on journey into this new accelerator for leaders. From networking to experiential learning, Forward 48 comes with tons of FREE perks, too! Take a listen, then jump over to www.forward48.com to learn more and apply today.2021-02-1932 min
Milwaukee UncutThe Milwaukee 2020 Episode: Our recap of a crazy year with DJ Hines, Christine Specht, Ian Abston, Khalif El-Amin, Judge Derek Mosley, John Burke, Mike Malatesta, Michael Hostad and Greg MarshallGoing into 2020, the stars were aligned for the city of Milwaukee to shine in the national spotlight. Highly anticipated events like the DNC, Ryder Cup, Summerfest, a long Bucks playoff run, and more were all on the horizon. Then, the pandemic hit and it changed everything. Instead of experiencing an economic boom, local businesses had to picot and adapt to survive. Additionally, we saw a prevalent BLM movement in the city of Milwaukee, where protests lasted for weeks in light of the George Floyd tragedy. We went through the most polarizing election of all time, but on the bright...2020-12-1738 min
Deff-initely MilwaukeeLight the Hoan's Ian Abston
A bright light in the dark. There have been plenty of challenges in 2020, but one dream in particular, became reality for one of Milwaukee's most influential voices. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh talks with Ian Abston. Ian and his partners completed a four-year journey to light the entire Hoan Bridge with thousands of state-of-the-art LEDs that put on a show each and every night. But a beautiful sight isn't all this bridge offers -- Carl and Ian talk about the impact this project could have on attracting people to Milwaukee. You'll also learn about how Ian...2020-11-0950 min
Milwaukee UncutHow the Hoan Bridge got LIT! and some unrelated nonsense with Ian Abston and Mike Hostad..... and Chris Stegman (in spirit)Hear from Ian Abston and Michael Hostad on the journey to get the Hoan Bridge LIT after four years, how it will help shape the future of Milwaukee and more! 2020-10-0757 min
BizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsIan Abston: ‘Getting new things done in Milwaukee is really hard’│Ep. 32Ian Abston, co-founder of Light the Hoan, talks with Beth Ridley of The Brimful Life about his work to raise funds to illuminate Milwaukee's iconic bridge. He discusses the challenges of raising money in the city, how he and Light the Hoan co-founder Michael Hostad kept the faith in their vision, and advice for the next person with a big idea in the city.A partnership with The Brimful Life.2020-05-1140 min
How'd it Happen?Ian Abston, How to Attract and Retain Top Performing Millennial Talent – Episode 67Ian Abston is the Founder and CEO of Millenian, LLC where he helps large corporate clients attract, engage and retain top-performing millennials. He also serves as the Director of the Hoan Group, a group comprised of more than 100 of Milwaukee’s future civic leaders committed to developing the leadership necessary to create change within Milwaukee and…Continue reading ➞ Ian Abston, How to Attract and Retain Top Performing Millennial Talent – Episode 67The post Ian Abston, How to Attract and Retain Top Performing Millennial Talent – Episode 67 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.To Connect with Mike:...2019-11-291h 09
Wisconsin LeadsWisconsin Leads - Ian Abston & Michael Hostad, Light the Hoan Project
Ian Abston and Michael Hostad talk with Dale about their work to light up Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge entirely through crowdfunding efforts. The two believe illuminating the bridge will create a celebratory Milwaukee landmark that will attract talented newcomers to the city.
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Transforming CitiesTim Gokhman of New Land EnterprisesOn this episode I’m speaking with Tim Gokhman, Director at New Land Enterprises – a boutique, pioneering real estate development firm specializing in mixed-use residential and commercial real estate.
New Land focuses on creating built environments at the neighborhood scale, striving to create memorable spaces, focused on user experience, believing that cities thrive when they're diverse, walkable, and culturally vibrant.
Recent innovations include Black Cat Alley, a defunct alley-turned public arts space, and Ascent – the tallest mass timber building in the Western Hemisphere. Tim has also been a featured speaker at the Council on Tall Buildi...2019-08-1250 min
EricCast26 | Lights, Bridge, Action: Ian Abston on Light the Hoan's mission to light up a busy city landmarkThe Hoan Bridge is a major transportation artery and a city landmark. These distinctive arches welcome ships from Lake Michigan, speed drivers in and out of downtown, and even serve as cover for some Summerfest shows. Giving it dynamic LED lighting at night could launch night views of the bridge and city to the next level. But how can you navigate layers of government bureaucracy, mobilize support, secure funding, and get it done? Ian Abston talks with Eric Paulsen about how non-profit "Light The Hoan" is working to light up Milwaukee nights and give anyone a chance to leave their...2019-06-2333 min
Money Sense7-15-18 - Ian Abston - Milwaukee Millennials2019-05-2144 min
Milwaukee UncutBridge the City: Political Open Mic Event PreviewBen and Kyle from Milwaukee's Bridge The City Podcast came by GGMM to preview their Political Open Mic event. The event is being held May 16th at Gathering Place Brewing Company in partnership with Newaukee. The Bridge the City Podcast helps bridge together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action. Their show has featured interviews with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alex Lasry, and many more Milwaukee leaders. They've covered topics like Youth Justice in Milwaukee and Election Specials, and even let Ian Abston on for an episode. Tune in, learn what they're all about...2019-05-1021 min
Bridge the CityMilwaukee Talkie - Light the HoanA conversational, full-length interview with Ian Abston and Michael Hostad of the Light The Hoan campaign. We sat down with this dynamic duo to discuss how the Light the Hoan project came to be, why they believe this project will transform the city, the innovative crowd funding method they are using for the project, and the lessons they have learned throughout their time as innovators and leaders in Milwaukee. Be sure to check out LightTheHoan.com for more information!Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam WoodsWebsite: bridgethecitypodcast.comInstagram: @BridgeTheCityPodcast...2018-12-1933 minExperience MilwaukeeInterview with Light the Hoan Leaders Ian Abston and Michael HostadHad to slap the "explicit" tag on this episode due to a few drops of the word sh*t on what is probably one of the funnier shows. Plenty of insight as well on what Milwaukee has to offer visitors and residents (sports, arts, food, etc.) from two well-known community leaders. For more on their project, go to https://lightthehoan.com.2018-12-1128 min
Inside the ICE HousePriming the Data Pump, Jamila Abston & Rob Haddad on Implementing Regulation and Calculating LiquidityEY Partner Jamila Abston and ICE Data Services Head of Product Strategy & Innovation Rob Haddad hold a lively discussion on the tools companies use to power decision making, create value models, and stay compliant in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Jamila and Rob guide us through the issues and solutions that are transforming how companies calculate risk and build systems to comply with the SEC’s new Liquidity Rule. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/podcast/inside-the-ice-house2018-08-1341 min
MoneySense PodcastMoney Sense - Milwaukee Millennials and the Hoan Bridge EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, Karen Ellenbecker, talks with Ian Abston, Urban Alchemist and Founder of NEWaukee, and Lori Richards, President of Mueller Communications, about millennials inMilwaukee Millennials and the Hoan Bridge
EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, Karen Ellenbecker, talks with Ian Abston, Urban Alchemist and Founder of NEWaukee, and Lori Richards, President of Mueller Communications, about millennials in Milwaukee. Ian and Lori will also tell us about the Light the Hoan Bridge project.2018-07-2200 min